Mississippi 2024 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB505

Introduced

1/23/24

Refer

1/23/24

Failed

3/27/24

Caption

Appropriation; Three Rivers Planning and Development District to assist Three Rivers High Availability Disaster Recovery Project.

Impact

The appropriation from the State General Fund represents a significant investment in enhancing the cybersecurity measures and information technology capabilities of local governmental agencies. By providing this funding, the bill aims to mitigate the growing cybersecurity threats faced by these agencies, ensuring they can safeguard essential data and continue delivering services to their communities. Additionally, the project's expansion may increase its capacity, ultimately enhancing operational resilience against disasters.

Summary

House Bill 505 seeks to make an appropriation of $4 million to the Three Rivers Planning and Development District for the fiscal year 2025. The funds are intended to assist in covering costs related to the Three Rivers High Availability Disaster Recovery Project. This project aims to bolster the technological infrastructure required to manage disaster recovery more effectively within the region, benefiting the sixteen partner counties currently involved and expanding outreach to additional counties in northern Mississippi.

Contention

Notably, the bill may encounter discussions around budget allocation within the state legislature, particularly concerning how the funds will be utilized and the prioritization of disaster recovery projects. While the bill has clear objectives regarding disaster management and cybersecurity, potential contention may arise from other regions or projects competing for the same funding sources. Legislators may debate the necessity and urgency of this appropriation compared to other pressing needs within the state, which could influence its approval process.

Latest MS HB505 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HB1712

Appropriation; Scenic Rivers Development Alliance for certain projects in the member counties.

MS HB506

Appropriation; Scenic Rivers Development Alliance for certain projects in the member counties.

MS HB904

Va. Disaster Assistance Fund; post-disaster recovery, floodplain mitigation and resilience projects.

MS HB1642

Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Scenic Rivers Development Alliance with various projects.

MS H7005

OGSR/Disaster Recovery Assistance

MS HB1706

Appropriation; MEMA to purchase equipment to pump or transfer potable water during natural disasters.

MS SB46

An Act For The Arkansas State University Three Rivers Appropriation For The 2026-2027 Fiscal Year.

MS SB46

AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY THREE RIVERS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

MS SB114

An Act For The Arkansas State University Three Rivers Appropriation For The 2025-2026 Fiscal Year.

MS HB7005

OGSR/Disaster Recovery Assistance:

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