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HB 40

Appropriation; reappropriation, DFA - Bureau of Building - FY 2025.

2025 First Extraordinary Session Introduced by Manly Barton and 8 co-sponsors

Mississippi allocates and reappropriates FY 2025 funds to the state building bureau for facility management and infrastructure maintenance operations.

Approved by Governor
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Bill Summary · HB 40

Legislative bill overview

HB 40 is a fiscal appropriation bill that allocates and reappropriates funds to Mississippi's Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) Bureau of Building for fiscal year 2025. The bill has completed the legislative process and received gubernatorial approval as of June 17, 2025.

Why is this important

Appropriation bills directly determine funding levels for state government operations and infrastructure. This bill specifically ensures the Bureau of Building—which oversees state property management and facilities—has budgeted resources to maintain, repair, and manage Mississippi's public buildings and infrastructure throughout FY 2025.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency in bill details: The bill's specific dollar amounts, reappropriation sources, and funded projects are not disclosed in the legislative summary, making public scrutiny difficult
  • Reappropriation mechanism: The inclusion of "reappropriation" language suggests funds are being redirected from other sources or previous years, which could affect other state priorities
  • Building maintenance backlog: Mississippi's public infrastructure may have significant deferred maintenance needs that this appropriation either addresses or fails to adequately fund

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

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