Mississippi 2024 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1923

Introduced

3/21/24

Refer

3/21/24

Failed

3/27/24

Caption

Appropriation; City of Fayette for improvements to wastewater system and replacing water treatment plant and water meters.

Impact

If enacted, HB1923 will allocate state funds to local government, marking a significant investment in municipal infrastructure. This bill aims to address the critical challenges associated with outdated and inefficient water treatment systems. The upgrade to automatic reading meters represents a modernization of services, likely leading to increased efficiency and accuracy in water billing practices. The funds will be released from the State General Fund for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2024, allowing the city to commence improvements immediately after.

Summary

House Bill 1923 proposes an appropriation of $3,500,000 to the governing authorities of the City of Fayette, Mississippi. This funding is designated to assist in making necessary repairs, upgrades, and improvements to the city's wastewater system. The bill lays out specific usage of the funds, highlighting the replacement of the existing water treatment plant and the installation of automatic reading meters for water services. This financial aid is intended to enhance public utilities and address pressing infrastructure needs within the city.

Contention

While the bill focuses on essential infrastructure improvements, there may be discussions surrounding the appropriations process and how this affects the overall state budget. Critics could express concerns over prioritizing funding for specific municipalities at the expense of broader state needs. Additionally, the bill doesn't stipulate the long-term maintenance and operational costs associated with the new infrastructure, which may lead to debates about sustainability and fiscal responsibility.

Latest MS HB1923 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HB4029

Appropriation; City of Greenville for repairs and renovation of city's wastewater treatment plant.

MS HB1049

Wastewater treatment and rural water associations; bring forward provisions related to.

MS HB1348

Wastewater treatment and rural water associations; bring forward provisions related to.

MS SF848

Lafayette water treatment plant improvements bond issue and appropriation

MS SB3155

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of Pelahatchie for improvements & repairs to its water & wastewater infrastructure.

MS SF898

Big Lake wastewater treatment plant improvements bond issue and appropriation

MS SB2963

General Fund; FY 2026 appropriation to City of Greenville for repair and renovation of wastewater treatment plant.

MS SB3019

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Greenville for repair and renovation of wastewater treatment plant.

MS SF5255

City of Granada clean water and wastewater infrastructure improvements appropriation and bond issuance authorization

MS SF497

City of Albert Lea wastewater treatment facility improvements bond issuance and appropriation

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