Mississippi 2024 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1242

Introduced

2/15/24

Refer

2/15/24

Failed

3/27/24

Caption

Appropriation; Sharkey County for infrastructure and site development at Sharkey County Industrial Park.

Impact

The passage of HB 1242 is expected to have a significant impact on the economic landscape of Sharkey County. By creating new manufacturing businesses, the bill aims to boost local employment opportunities and stimulate overall economic growth in the region. Infrastructure improvements will not only support the new businesses but may also enhance the existing capabilities of the industrial park, making it more attractive to future investments.

Summary

House Bill 1242 is an appropriation bill aimed at providing financial assistance to the Board of Supervisors of Sharkey County, Mississippi. This funding is specifically designated for infrastructure and site development at the Sharkey County Industrial Park, enabling the construction of two new manufacturing businesses in the agriculture and recycling sectors. The total appropriation for this initiative amounts to $3,000,000.00, which is intended to facilitate the necessary development for these businesses in the upcoming fiscal year of 2025.

Contention

While HB 1242 primarily focuses on facilitating economic development, potential contention may arise regarding the allocation of state funds for local projects. Discussions around the bill could involve scrutiny over whether such appropriations are the best use of public resources, especially in light of competing needs across different regions in the state. Stakeholders may argue about the benefits versus costs of state funding directed specifically to one county rather than distributing resources more broadly.

Latest MS HB1242 Activity

View All Events: MS 2024 Regular Session HB1242

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HB980

Appropriation; Sharkey County for infrastructure and site development at Sharkey County Industrial Park.

MS HB790

Appropriation; Sharkey County for infrastructure and site development at Sharkey County Industrial Park.

MS HB987

Appropriation; Humphreys County for infrastructure and site development at Humphreys County Industrial Park.

MS HB799

Appropriation; Humphreys County for infrastructure and site development at Humphreys County Industrial Park.

MS SB2146

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Sharkey County for certain infrastructure projects and initiatives.

MS SB2135

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Sharkey County for certain infrastructure projects and initiatives.

MS HB982

Appropriation; Sharkey County for cost of rehabilitation and reconstruction of Sharkey-Issaquena County Hospital.

MS HB983

Appropriation; Sharkey County for making repairs and improvements to the County Courthouse.

MS HB806

Appropriation; Sharkey County for making repairs and improvements to the County Courthouse.

MS HB978

Appropriation; Sharkey County for implementing business recovery activities and beginning site development for two pending businesses.

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