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HB 135

Appropriation; City of Natchez for Concord Avenue Drainage Improvement Project.

2025 Regular Session

Mississippi HB 135 sought state funding for Natchez's Concord Avenue drainage improvements but died in committee without passage.

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Bill Summary · HB 135

Legislative bill overview

HB 135 appropriates state funding to the City of Natchez for improvements to drainage infrastructure on Concord Avenue. The bill died in the House Appropriations Committee on February 26, 2025, after being referred there on January 10, 2025, without advancing to a full floor vote.

Why is this important

Drainage infrastructure projects address localized flooding and water management issues that affect public safety, property values, and quality of life in affected neighborhoods. State appropriations for municipal infrastructure projects represent direct public investment in community infrastructure maintenance and improvement.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding prioritization: Competing demands for limited state appropriations between this specific municipal project and other statewide infrastructure needs
  • Local versus state responsibility: Questions about whether municipalities should fund their own drainage improvements versus receiving state support
  • Project specificity: Concerns about directing state funds to single-city projects rather than statewide infrastructure programs with broader impact

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

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