Appropriation; City of Gulfport for removal of blighted properties.

HB 244 appropriates $350,000 from the state general fund to the City of Gulfport for removing blighted properties in the western part of the city during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The funds are intended to cover costs associated with clearing abandoned or deteriorated properties that negatively impact neighborhoods. The bill directly affects Gulfport city officials and residents in the western district by providing state financial assistance for property removal. It is a straightforward funding measure with no additional policy provisions or requirements beyond the specified appropriation.