Mississippi 2023 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1699

Introduced
2/17/23  
Refer
2/17/23  

Caption

Appropriation; City of Canton for repair and renovation of the City Hall building.

Impact

The passage of HB 1699 would directly impact state laws regarding appropriations, particularly those related to local governmental support. By providing direct funding to the City of Canton, the bill reflects the state's commitment to assisting local governments in maintaining and upgrading crucial public buildings. The improvements to the City Hall are expected to benefit the community of Canton and enhance local government functionality, which may lead to improved civic engagement and service delivery to residents.

Summary

House Bill 1699 seeks to appropriate funding for the City of Canton, Mississippi. The bill allocates a sum of $500,000 from the State General Fund for the fiscal year 2024, specifically aimed at supporting the costs associated with the repair, renovation, upgrades, and improvements to the Canton City Hall building and related facilities. This financial assistance is intended to enhance public infrastructure and improve city services through better facilities.

Contention

While specific points of contention were not detailed in the bill text, appropriations such as those proposed in HB 1699 can sometimes attract discussion regarding fiscal responsibility and priorities. Stakeholders may debate the necessity of allocating funds to specific local projects versus other pressing state needs, especially in times of budget constraints. Additionally, there might be differing opinions on which cities or communities should receive state funding for their infrastructure projects, influencing local versus state-level governance dynamics.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HB4007

Appropriation; City of Canton for upgrades, repairs and renovations to Canton's city hall.

MS HB1698

Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Canton with repair and renovation of City Hall building.

MS HB4020

Appropriation; City of Booneville for repairs and renovations to the old hardware building.

MS HB1860

Appropriation; Town of Pickens for repairs and renovations to City Hall.

MS HB4006

Appropriation; City of Canton for repairs and upgrades to the HVAC system at the Canton Multipurpose Complex.

MS HB1701

Appropriation; Town of Rienzi for repair and renovation of and improvements to certain buildings.

MS HB1566

Appropriation; City of Port Gibson for repairs, renovations and improvements to water department main office.

MS HB1911

Appropriation; IHL for repairs and renovations to the T.B. Ellis Building at JSU.

MS HB1241

Appropriation; City of Booneville for repair of and upgrades to the VFW Post 4877 building.

MS SB3134

General Fund; FY2024 appropriation to City of Greenville for renovations and repairs to the Mid-Delta Regional Airport.

Similar Bills

MD HB350

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2025)

MD SB360

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2025)

MD SB181

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2024)

MD HB200

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2024)

PA HB611

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, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.

MD HB350

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

MD SB319

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

MD SB290

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2023)