MS
Mississippi House Bill HB1860

Mississippi 2025 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1860

Introduced
2/25/25  
Refer
2/25/25  

Caption

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

Impact

If enacted, HB1860 will provide much-needed financial resources to the local government of Pickens, facilitating improvements and upgrades to the City Hall. This financial support by the state government is significant for small towns, which often operate under tight budgets and may lack the necessary funding for such projects. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining local governmental facilities to ensure effective public service delivery.

Summary

House Bill 1860 proposes an appropriation of $150,000 to assist the governing authorities of the Town of Pickens in Mississippi. The funds are specifically aimed at covering the costs associated with necessary repairs and renovations to the Town's City Hall for the fiscal year 2026, beginning on July 1, 2025, and ending on June 30, 2026. This bill is part of the state's commitment to support local governments in maintaining civic infrastructure and services.

Contention

While legislation like HB1860 generally aims to enhance local governance, there may be contention regarding the prioritization of state funds. Critics could argue that appropriating such amounts for local government buildings should be balanced against other pressing needs within the state, such as education or healthcare. Supporters might counter that well-maintained local government facilities are essential for fostering community trust and engagement.

Latest HB1860 Activity

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 HB1589

Appropriation; Town of Marritta for repairs and renovations at Ross B. Pharr Park.

MS HB4020

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

MS HB1699

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

MS HB1566

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

MS HB1936

Appropriation; Town of Learned for repairs and updates to city infrastructure.

MS HB4028

Appropriation; Town of Burnsville to pay for costs associated with renovations and repair to the Burnsville Multipurpose Complex.

MS HB1957

Appropriation; City of Jackson for repair and renovation of blighted property.

MS SB3214

General Fund; FY2025 appropriation to Town of Pittsboro for renovation and expansion of Pittsboro City Hall.

MS SB3152

General Fund; FY2025 appropriation to Town of Pickens for certain infrastructure projects.

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