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MS HB936
MS HB936Appropriation; City of Petal to assist Petal Area Chamber of Commerce to purchase and renovate a building to house the chamber.
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Introduced
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Petal To Be Used To Provide Funds To The Petal Area Chamber Of Commerce To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Purchase, Renovation And Equipping Of A Building In The City To House The Chamber Of Commerce For The Fiscal Year 2026.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $550,000 from the State General Fund to the City of Petal to help the Petal Area Chamber of Commerce purchase, renovate, and equip a building located at 226 E. Central Avenue to serve as the Chamber's headquarters. The appropriation is specifically for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. The State Treasurer will distribute the funds through warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer upon proper requisition. The bill specifies that the money will come from unallocated funds in the State General Fund, and the appropriation will take effect on July 1, 2025. This type of legislation, known as a local appropriation bill, provides targeted financial support to a specific municipality for a defined purpose, in this case helping a local Chamber of Commerce establish a permanent home.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/26/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0936.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/HB/0900-0999/HB0936IN.htm |
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