Appropriation; City of Holly Springs to restore the gravesite of Hiram Revels.
Impact
This bill will directly impact the budgetary allocations from the State General Fund for the fiscal year 2025, making a specific monetary allowance for the restoration project. It highlights the state's commitment to preserving its historical sites and recognizes the contributions of key individuals to the state's history. However, it also raises discussions regarding fiscal responsibility and the prioritization of state funds towards historical preservation versus other pressing needs.
Summary
House Bill 1980 proposes an appropriation of $100,000 to the governing authorities of the City of Holly Springs to assist in restoring the gravesite of Hiram Revels. This bill is part of a series of initiatives aimed at recognizing and preserving the historical contributions of significant figures in Mississippi's history. Hiram Revels was the first African American to serve in the United States Senate, which adds a layer of historical importance to the restoration project.
Contention
While the bill primarily focuses on appropriating funds for a specific restoration project, it is part of broader conversations about the significance of historical recognition in state policy. Some advocates for the bill argue that preserving sites related to historically marginalized figures is crucial for education and representation, while others may question the financial priorities of the state government, especially in the face of current economic challenges. The bill is expected to generate discussions on how funds are allocated for cultural versus infrastructural projects.
Senator Hiram Revel and Fannie Lou Hamer; request the joint committee on the Library of Congress to approve the replacement of the statues of James Zachariah George and Jefferson Davis with statues of.
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.