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HB 1766

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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Manly Barton and 8 co-sponsors

Mississippi appropriations bill for state building operations failed in conference committee, leaving fiscal year 2025 DFA Bureau of Building funding unresolved.

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Bill Summary · HB 1766

Legislative bill overview

HB 1766 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 went through a conference committee process but ultimately died without passage during the 2025 legislative session.

Why is this important

Appropriation bills directly determine funding levels for state government operations and facilities. The DFA Bureau of Building oversees state property management, maintenance, and capital projects, so its budget affects the physical infrastructure supporting state agencies and services. Without passage, any intended funding adjustments or reappropriated amounts did not take effect.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding level disputes: The conference committee's inability to reach consensus suggests disagreement between House and Senate over the appropriate funding amount or allocation priorities for building operations and maintenance
  • Reappropriation specifics: Disagreement may have centered on which previously appropriated funds should be carried forward versus expended, affecting multi-year project planning
  • Capital project priorities: Different chambers may have prioritized different state building projects or facility upgrades, creating a deadlock that killed the bill

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

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