Appropriation; City of Jackson for acquisition, demolition and/or removal of blighted properties.

HB 72 appropriates $2 million from Mississippi's Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund to the City of Jackson for acquiring, demolishing, or removing deteriorated buildings (blighted properties) during fiscal year 2026. The funds are intended to help Jackson's Department of Planning and Development address property deterioration, directly affecting the city's efforts to improve neighborhoods. The bill requires Jackson to verify all spending complies with federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) guidelines and ensures funds are not double-reimbursed through insurance or other sources. It also mandates adherence to federal audit and internal control standards for all expenditures.