Appropriation; City of Jackson to assist with costs of certain projects in Northwest Jackson.

This bill (HB 1691) would have provided $1,525,000 from the state general fund to assist the City of Jackson in covering costs for specific projects in Northwest Jackson during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The funds were earmarked for Grove Park recreational facility improvements ($500,000), surveillance cameras in public areas ($25,000), and bridge/sidewalk repairs ($1,000,000). The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and was never enacted into law. It directly affected the City of Jackson’s budget and infrastructure planning for Northwest Jackson.