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Mississippi House Bill HB981
Mississippi 2025 Regular Session
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Mississippi 2025 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB981

Introduced
1/17/25  
Refer
1/17/25  

Caption

Appropriation; Sharkey County for local match funding for county emergency management agency for construction of certain facilities.

Impact

The enactment of HB 981 is expected to significantly enhance the emergency management capabilities of Sharkey County by providing the necessary infrastructure to support community safety and emergency preparedness. The proposed construction of a community safe room and operations center aims to facilitate better coordination and response during emergencies, ultimately bolstering the community's resilience against potential disasters. This investment reflects the state's commitment to supporting local jurisdictions in their emergency management efforts.

Summary

House Bill 981 is an act introduced in the Mississippi Legislature that proposes an appropriation of $5 million from the State General Fund to the Board of Supervisors of Sharkey County. This funding is intended to support the local match funding for the Sharkey County Emergency Management Agency in constructing essential facilities, including a community safe room, an emergency operations center, and a distribution center. The bill outlines that these funds are earmarked specifically for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.

Contention

While there are no explicit mentions of contention in the text provided, potential points of discussion may arise surrounding local versus state funding priorities, especially in terms of budgeting and resource allocation. Critics could argue about the efficacy of such appropriations versus directing funds to other pressing issues in the state. Furthermore, if there is a robust debate about emergency preparedness at the state level, this bill could become part of broader discussions about funding for safety infrastructures across Mississippi.

Latest MS HB981 Activity

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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 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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