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HB 982

Appropriation; Sharkey County for cost of rehabilitation and reconstruction of Sharkey-Issaquena County Hospital.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Timaka James-Jones

Mississippi appropriations bill to fund Sharkey-Issaquena County Hospital reconstruction; died in committee without passage.

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Bill Summary · HB 982

Legislative bill overview

HB 982 is an appropriations bill that would allocate state funds to Sharkey County specifically for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Sharkey-Issaquena County Hospital. The bill died in the House Appropriations Committee on February 26, 2025, and did not advance to further consideration.

Why is this important

Rural hospital infrastructure is critical for healthcare access in underserved communities. Sharkey County is among Mississippi's most economically disadvantaged areas, and hospital rehabilitation/reconstruction affects emergency care availability, patient outcomes, and the local economy. However, the bill's failure suggests competing budget priorities or concerns about the appropriation's feasibility.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal burden: Allocating significant state funds to a single county hospital project during limited budget cycles may conflict with other statewide priorities
  • Specificity of appropriation: Earmarking funds for one facility raises questions about fairness to other rural hospitals seeking similar investment
  • Implementation details: The bill provided no apparent details on project scope, timeline, cost estimates, or whether matching local/federal funds were secured, which may have raised committee concerns

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

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