Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB796

Introduced
1/16/26  
Refer
1/16/26  

Caption

Appropriation; Sharkey County for establishing a regional housing recovery strategy.

Impact

The implementation of HB796 will provide critical financial resources that will facilitate the partnership between state, federal, and local entities to restore housing infrastructure in Sharkey County. This initiative is not only expected to speed up recovery efforts but also aims to lay the groundwork for the development of housing capacity necessary to support new workforce demands amidst an evolving economic landscape.

Summary

House Bill 796 serves to appropriate funds to the Board of Supervisors of Sharkey County specifically aimed at establishing a regional housing recovery strategy. This strategy is set to address the restoration of housing levels impacted by the 2023 tornado and to adapt to the demands for workforce housing necessitated by new business and industrial ventures within the area. A total of $1,000,000 is designated for this purpose for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2026, and concluding June 30, 2027.

Contention

While the bill focuses on disaster recovery and economic development, it may face discussions regarding the appropriateness of the funding amount relative to the needs of the community and the efficacy of regional strategies in addressing housing shortages. Lawmakers and community stakeholders may express differing opinions on how best to utilize the funds, especially concerning the balance between immediate recovery efforts and longer-term planning for housing sustainability in response to future economic growth.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HB977

Appropriation; Sharkey County for establishing a regional housing recovery strategy.

MS HB978

Appropriation; Sharkey County for implementing business recovery activities and beginning site development for two pending businesses.

MS HB980

Appropriation; Sharkey County for infrastructure and site development at Sharkey County Industrial Park.

MS HB982

Appropriation; Sharkey County for cost of rehabilitation and reconstruction of Sharkey-Issaquena County Hospital.

MS HB983

Appropriation; Sharkey County for making repairs and improvements to the County Courthouse.

MS SB2144

Bonds; authorize issuance for Sharkey County and Town of Rolling Fork to assist in paying various disaster recovery costs.

MS HB981

Appropriation; Sharkey County for local match funding for county emergency management agency for construction of certain facilities.

MS HB985

Appropriation; Humphreys County for cost share needs associated with recovery projects following 2023 tornado.

MS SB2135

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Sharkey County for certain infrastructure projects and initiatives.

MS HB979

Appropriation; Sharkey County for Sheriff's Department to replace vehicles and equipment and relocate the department to a new facility.

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