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HB 983

Appropriation; Sharkey County for making repairs and improvements to the County Courthouse.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Timaka James-Jones

Mississippi bill allocates state funds to Sharkey County for courthouse repairs; failed to pass committee in 2025.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 983

Legislative bill overview

HB 983 is a specific appropriations bill that allocates state funds to Sharkey County, Mississippi for repairs and improvements to the County Courthouse. The bill was introduced by Representative Timaka James-Jones but died in committee on February 26, 2025, without advancing to a vote.

Why is this important

County courthouses are essential infrastructure for administering justice, conducting legal proceedings, and serving as seats of local government. Deferred maintenance on these facilities can compromise their functionality, accessibility, and safety. However, the bill's failure to advance means Sharkey County will need to address courthouse repairs through alternative funding mechanisms—potentially straining local budgets or delaying necessary work.

Potential points of contention

  • Budget priorities: State legislators may have competing demands for limited appropriation funds across multiple counties and agencies
  • Project justification: The bill provides no publicly available details about the scope, cost estimates, or urgency of the needed repairs, making legislative assessment difficult
  • Local vs. state responsibility: Disagreement over whether courthouse maintenance should be primarily a county responsibility versus a state obligation

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

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