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HB 1049

Appropriation; City of Jackson for improvements for Leavell Woods Park.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Grace Butler-Washington

Mississippi bill proposing state funding for Jackson's Leavell Woods Park improvements died in committee without advancement.

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Bill Summary · HB 1049

Legislative bill overview

HB 1049 proposed a state appropriation of funds to the City of Jackson specifically for improvements and renovations at Leavell Woods Park. The bill was introduced by Representative Grace Butler-Washington but did not advance beyond the Appropriations Committee before dying in committee on February 26, 2025.

Why is this important

Park infrastructure improvements directly affect quality of life, public health, and recreational access for Jackson residents. State appropriations for municipal parks can signal prioritization of community spaces and neighborhood development, particularly in areas that may lack sufficient local funding for maintenance and upgrades.

Potential points of contention

  • Local vs. state funding responsibility: Questions about whether state funds should support municipal park improvements versus cities funding their own infrastructure through local budgets or bonds
  • Allocation equity: Concerns about whether state appropriations for specific parks in specific cities represent fair distribution of limited state resources across all communities
  • Project justification: Lack of publicly available details about what specific improvements were proposed, their cost, and their necessity relative to other competing state priorities

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

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