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HB 896 Mississippi House · 2025 Regular Session

Appropriation; Jackson Municipal Airport Authority for improvements at international airport.

HB 896 appropriates $5 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority for airport improvements at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The funding directly supports the airport authority in covering costs for physical upgrades to the international airport facility. This is a straightforward budget allocation with no policy changes, as the bill solely provides financial resources for infrastructure work. The funds will be disbursed by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $5M from state fund for airport infrastructure, directly funding public facility upgrades per budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $5M for airport infrastructure improvements, directly funding transportation infrastructure without restrictions.95% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2025 Last action Feb 26, 2025
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Earle Banks
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