Mississippi 2024 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1967

Introduced

3/25/24

Refer

3/25/24

Failed

3/27/24

Caption

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

Impact

The passage of HB 1967 is expected to have a positive impact on local healthcare services by enabling necessary renovations and improvements to the hospital facility. This may lead to enhanced healthcare delivery and better access to medical services for the residents of Sharkey County and nearby areas. The bill addresses the critical infrastructure needs of the hospital, reflecting a focus on healthcare funding within state budget considerations.

Summary

House Bill 1967 is an appropriation bill that aims to allocate funds to assist the Board of Supervisors of Sharkey County, Mississippi, for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Sharkey-Issaquena County Hospital. The bill specifies an amount of $10 million that will be drawn from the State General Fund for the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025. It emphasizes the importance of improving healthcare facilities in the region, which may have been facing challenges due to inadequate funding or infrastructure issues.

Contention

While the bill appears to have straightforward intentions of supporting healthcare infrastructure, potential points of contention may arise regarding the sources of funding and the allocation process. Discussions could include debates about prioritizing health-related infrastructure projects versus other state needs, alongside potential inquiries into the effectiveness and management of existing healthcare facilities. Ensuring that funds are used effectively and addressing any administrative challenges related to disbursing these funds may also be areas of scrutiny.

Latest MS HB1967 Activity

View All Events: MS 2024 Regular Session HB1967

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HB982

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

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 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 HB977

Appropriation; Sharkey County for establishing a regional housing recovery strategy.

MS HB796

Appropriation; Sharkey County for establishing a regional housing recovery strategy.

MS HB981

Appropriation; Sharkey County for local match funding for county emergency management agency for construction of certain facilities.

MS HB807

Appropriation; Sharkey County for local match funding for county emergency management agency for construction of certain facilities.

MS HB979

Appropriation; Sharkey County for Sheriff's Department to replace vehicles and equipment and relocate the department to a new facility.

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