Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Hinds County with removal of dilapidated/blighted properties in House District 68.
HB 1842 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to provide funds for the City of Jackson to buy, remove, and tear down dilapidated and blighted properties located specifically in House District 68. The bill directs bond proceeds to cover costs associated with acquiring, removing, and demolishing these properties. It does not create new programs but provides state financing for existing city efforts to address blighted housing. The funding is restricted to properties within House District 68, which encompasses part of Jackson.
Bill status
died
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Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2026
Last action Feb 25, 2026
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Feb 6, 2026
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Referred To Ways and Means
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Zakiya Summers
DDemocratic
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