Mississippi 2025 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1830

Introduced

2/21/25

Refer

2/21/25

Failed

2/26/25

Caption

Appropriation; Tunica County for repaving and repairing traffic lights on Casino Strip Resort Boulevard.

Summary

House Bill 1830 is an appropriations measure that would allocate $2 million from the Mississippi State General Fund to the Tunica County Board of Supervisors. The money is designated specifically for repaving Casino Strip Resort Boulevard and repairing traffic lights along that corridor in Tunica County for fiscal year 2026. The bill is a targeted local infrastructure appropriation rather than a broad policy change. It directs the State Treasurer and State Fiscal Officer to disburse the funds through the normal warrant and requisition process, and it becomes effective July 1, 2025. The measure is aimed at improving roadway conditions and traffic control infrastructure in a casino and tourism-related area of Tunica County.

Impact

HB1830 would create a one-time state-funded appropriation for a specific county project, affecting state budget outlays but not amending the Mississippi Code or establishing a new regulatory program. Its practical impact would be to provide Tunica County with dedicated capital funding for road resurfacing and traffic signal repairs on Casino Strip Resort Boulevard, potentially improving transportation safety, access, and conditions in a tourism-heavy commercial area. The bill primarily affects the State General Fund, the Tunica County Board of Supervisors, and the state officials responsible for issuing the funds.

Sentiment

Based on the bill text and available context, the measure appears straightforward and locally focused, with no recorded committee debate or votes indicating controversy. The sentiment around the bill is likely favorable or neutral, as it addresses visible infrastructure needs in a specific county and does not involve broader ideological issues. The absence of transcripts or voting history suggests there is no documented opposition in the available materials.

Contention

No specific points of contention are documented in the provided materials. If any concerns were raised, they would most likely relate to the size of the appropriation, the use of state general funds for a local project, or whether the project should be funded through county, tourism, or other local revenue sources instead of state dollars. However, no committee remarks or vote records are available to confirm any opposition or debate.

Latest MS HB1830 Activity

View All Events: MS 2025 Regular Session HB1830

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SB2002

Appropriation; additional to MDA for certain projects.

MS HB2

Appropriation; additional to MDA for certain projects.

MS SB2001

Economic development; provide incentives for certain economic development projects.

MS HB1

Economic development; provide incentives for certain economic development projects.

MS HB1

Project Atlas Fund; create.

MS SB2001

Project Poppy Fund; create.

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