Mississippi 2023 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1747

Introduced

2/22/23

Refer

2/22/23

Failed

2/22/23

Caption

Appropriation; Greene County for improvements to a segment of Old Highway 63.

Impact

The passage of HB1747 will have a direct impact on the infrastructure of Greene County, enhancing a crucial segment of Old Highway 63. These improvements are expected to not only facilitate better traffic flow but also contribute positively to local economic development by improving access and potentially attracting more visitors or commercial activities to the region. The bill utilizes funds from the State BP Settlement Fund, underscoring the need for judicious use of these resources for local improvement projects.

Summary

House Bill 1747 is an appropriation bill aimed at funding highway improvements in Greene County, Mississippi. Specifically, the bill authorizes a sum of $154,000 to assist the Board of Supervisors in overlaying and upgrading a segment of Old Highway 63. The segment in question begins at the Greene County/George County line and extends to its intersection with Dickerson Sawmill Road. This funding is designated for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2023, and concluding on June 30, 2024.

Contention

While no specific points of contention were noted in the provided discussions about HB1747, appropriation bills often generate varied opinions, particularly concerning the source of funding and the prioritization of infrastructure needs. Stakeholders may have different perspectives on whether the funding should be directed to this particular project or if it could be more beneficially allocated to other pressing infrastructure demands within the state.

Latest MS HB1747 Activity

View All Events: MS 2023 Regular Session HB1747

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HB1987

Appropriation; Webster County for repairs and improvements to a segment of Old Dancey Road.

MS SB2266

Memorial highways; designate a segment of U.S. Hwy 98 in Greene County as the "Michael Robbins Memorial Highway."

MS HB1245

Memorial highways; designate various segments of public roadway as upon certain conditions.

MS SB2973

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Harrison County for U.S. Highway 49 corridor improvements.

MS HB1928

Appropriation; Bolivar County for the Old Highway 61 Rehabilitation Project.

MS HB1785

Appropriation; Bolivar County for the Old Highway 61 Rehabilitation Project.

MS SF3846

Segment of U.S. Highway 169 four-lane highway expansion appropriation and previous appropriation cancellation provision

MS SB2643

Memorial bridge, highway or road; designate various segments on the state highway system as.

MS HB342

Memorial highways and bridges; designate various segments of public roadway as upon certain conditions.

MS HB928

Memorial highways; designate a segment of MS Highway 553 in Jefferson County as the "Deloris Gibbs Rankin Memorial Highway."

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