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This bill appropriates $1,000,000 from the State General Fund to the Board of Supervisors of Sharkey County, Mississippi, to support business recovery efforts following a 2023 tornado. The funding is specifically intended to help local businesses that have struggled with reduced revenues and employee shortages by supporting site development for two pending businesses and establishing strategies to attract and retain businesses. The appropriation will be available for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. The State Treasurer will disburse the funds through warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer upon proper requisition, following standard legal procedures for fund distribution. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2025, providing a targeted financial intervention to help Sharkey County's business community recover and grow in the aftermath of a significant natural disaster.

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