WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

HB 1922

Appropriation; MS Cultural Crossroads to provide funding to carry out its mission.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jeffery Harness

Mississippi would have appropriated state funds to MS Cultural Crossroads to support its cultural mission, but the bill died in committee without advancement.

Died In Committee
#appropriationsa
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · HB 1922

Legislative bill overview

HB 1922 is a direct appropriation bill that would allocate state funding to MS Cultural Crossroads, an organization that appears to focus on cultural programming and community engagement in Mississippi. The bill died in the House Appropriations Committee on February 26, 2025, before receiving a floor vote.

Why is this important

Appropriation bills determine how state tax revenue is distributed to specific programs and organizations. This funding would have directly supported whatever cultural, educational, or community services MS Cultural Crossroads provides to Mississippi residents, but the committee's decision not to advance it means those resources will not be allocated through this mechanism.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of specificity: The bill provides no details about the funding amount, making it impossible to assess fiscal impact or priorities
  • Committee prioritization: The appropriations committee may have had concerns about the organization's mission, effectiveness, or budget justification
  • Broader budget constraints: With limited state resources, committees must choose which organizations receive direct appropriations versus other funding mechanisms

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

Sign in to ask a question.