Mississippi 2025 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB985

Introduced

1/17/25

Refer

1/17/25

Failed

2/26/25

Caption

Appropriation; Humphreys County for cost share needs associated with recovery projects following 2023 tornado.

Summary

House Bill 985 is an appropriation bill that provides $10.6 million from the Mississippi State General Fund to the Board of Supervisors of Humphreys County for fiscal year 2026. The money is intended to help the county meet cost-share obligations tied to recovery projects following the EF4 tornado that struck on March 24, 2023. The bill specifies several eligible uses for the funds, including debris removal, repairs to damaged roads, replacement of county equipment, construction of a new county barn and fire station, restoration of housing, emergency 911 interoperability upgrades, and a community development center. The appropriation is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and the funds would be disbursed through the normal state warrant process.

Impact

HB985 would create a new, one-time state appropriation for Humphreys County and direct state general funds toward local disaster recovery and infrastructure rebuilding. It does not amend permanent statutory law, but it authorizes spending for a specific county and a defined set of recovery projects, including public safety, housing, transportation, and communications improvements.

Sentiment

The available context suggests generally supportive sentiment, as the bill is a targeted disaster-recovery appropriation for a county still recovering from a major tornado. No committee debate or recorded votes are provided, so there is no evidence of formal opposition in the materials supplied. The bill’s purpose and narrow focus indicate it is likely viewed as a practical aid measure rather than a controversial policy change.

Contention

The main potential point of contention is the size and source of the appropriation: $10.6 million from the State General Fund for a single county’s recovery needs. Any concern would likely center on budget priorities, the use of state dollars for local cost-share obligations, and whether the listed projects should receive funding at this level. However, no specific objections, amendments, or divided votes are included in the provided record.

Latest MS HB985 Activity

View All Events: MS 2025 Regular Session HB985

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HB2

Appropriation; additional to MDA for certain projects.

MS SB2002

Appropriation; additional to MDA for certain projects.

MS HB1

Economic development; provide incentives for certain economic development projects.

MS SB2001

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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