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HB 1800

Appropriation; Amite County for bridge replacement and bank restabilization project on Brushy Creek.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Angela Cockerham and 1 co-sponsor

HB 1800 would have appropriated Mississippi state funds to Amite County for bridge replacement and creek bank stabilization, but died in committee without passage.

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Bill Summary · HB 1800

Legislative bill overview

HB 1800 appropriates state funds to Amite County, Mississippi for a specific infrastructure project involving the replacement of a bridge and stabilization of eroding banks on Brushy Creek. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, without advancing to a floor vote.

Why is this important

Bridge replacement and stream bank stabilization are critical infrastructure needs that affect public safety, property protection, and water resource management. Such projects typically require significant capital investment, making state appropriations essential for rural counties with limited local funding capacity.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding priorities: Questions about whether this specific project competes with other infrastructure needs statewide during budget constraints
  • Project justification: Lack of publicly available details on engineering assessments, cost estimates, or environmental impact documentation that might support the appropriation
  • Local cost-sharing: Unclear whether Amite County was expected to contribute matching funds or demonstrate local commitment to the project

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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