Mississippi 2024 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB453

Introduced

1/23/24

Refer

1/23/24

Failed

3/27/24

Caption

Appropriation; Department of Health for upgrades and improvements to infrastructure at county health departments.

Impact

The proposed funding will cover a broad range of crucial improvements across numerous county health departments. Among the designated funding allocations, there are substantial amounts reserved for new buildings, repairs, patient accommodations, and privacy protections, among other necessities. This investment seeks to modernize and enhance the operational capacity of health departments, which play a vital role in delivering public health services at the local level.

Summary

House Bill 453 is a legislative proposal aimed at funding significant improvements and upgrades to the infrastructure of county health departments in Mississippi. The bill sets forth an appropriation of $49,692,200 from the State General Fund specifically earmarked for these enhancements during the fiscal year 2025. Approved by the legislature, this funding is intended to support various infrastructure needs including new building constructions, repairs, and upgrades to existing facilities.

Contention

While support for HB453 may stem from a general agreement on the necessity of improved health department infrastructure, potential areas of contention could arise around the funding's source and its allocation priorities. Critics may express concerns regarding whether this significant appropriation might divert resources from other pressing areas of public health funding or state budget needs. The debate over balancing the state’s health infrastructure needs with overall fiscal responsibilities is likely to be a focal point as the bill progresses.

Latest MS HB453 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HB349

Appropriation; Department of Health for upgrades and improvements to infrastructure at county health departments.

MS HB4024

Appropriation; Washington County for upgrades and improvements to the parking lot at Delta Health System.

MS HB1816

Appropriation; City of Jackson for improvements and upgrades at Sykes Park.

MS HB690

Appropriation; City of Holly Springs for infrastructure improvements to be made by city's utility department.

MS HB588

Appropriation; City of Holly Springs for infrastructure improvements to be made by city's utility department.

MS HB67

Appropriation; City of Jackson for improvements and upgrades at Forest Hill Park.

MS SB3220

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Chickasaw County for the purchase of equipment and upgrades for the county fire departments.

MS SB3352

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Calhoun County for upgrades and improvements to the county jail.

MS SB3331

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Quitman County for improvements and upgrades to county roads.

MS SB3170

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Smith County for countywide infrastructure improvements.

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MD SB319

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PA HB1330

To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of certain agencies of the Executive Department for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

PA SB160

To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.

PA SB1220

To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.