HB1009 • 2026

Appropriation; City of Gulfport for removal of blighted properties.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF GULFPORT TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH REMOVAL OF BLIGHTED PROPERTIES IN THE WESTERN PART OF THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

Budget

Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor: Hulum
Last action: 2026-02-25
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The bill did not pass and therefore no specific details about the exact amount or how it would be used are officially confirmed beyond what was proposed.

Money for Cleaning Up Old Buildings in Gulfport

This bill would have given the city of Gulfport money to help pay for removing old and unsafe buildings (blighted properties) in its western part during fiscal year 2027.

What This Bill Does

Would have appropriated $350,000 from the state's General Fund to the City of Gulfport.
The funds were intended to assist in paying costs associated with removing blighted properties in the western part of the city for fiscal year 2027.

Who It Names or Affects

Gulfport City government
People living near blighted properties in Gulfport's western area

Terms To Know

Blighted Properties: Old or unsafe buildings that are not taken care of and can be dangerous.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass, so the money was never given to Gulfport.
It only applies for one fiscal year (2026-2027).

Bill History

2026-02-25 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/25 (H) Died In Committee
2026-01-16 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
01/16 (H) Referred To Appropriations A

Official Summary Text

Appropriation; City of Gulfport for removal of blighted properties.

Current Bill Text

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H. B. No. 1009 *HR31/R735* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
26/HR31/R735
PAGE 1 (RF\JAB)

To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Hulum

HOUSE BILL NO. 1009

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES 1
OF THE CITY OF GULFPORT TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH 2
REMOVAL OF BLIGHTED PROPERTIES IN THE WESTERN PART OF THE CITY FOR 3
THE FISCAL YEAR 2027. 4
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: 5
SECTION 1. The following sum, or so much of it as may be 6
necessary, is appropriated out of any money in the State General 7
Fund not otherwise appropriated, to the governing authorities of 8
the City of Gulfport, Mississippi, to assist in paying costs 9
associated with removal of blighted properties in the western part 10
of the city for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending 11
June 30, 2027......................................... $ 350,000.00 12
SECTION 2. The money appropriated by this act shall be paid 13
by the State Treasurer out of any money in the State General Fund 14
not otherwise appropriated, upon warrants issued by the State 15
Fiscal Officer; and the State Fiscal Officer shall issue his or 16
her warrants upon requisitions signed by the proper person, 17
officer or officers in the manner provided by law. 18
H. B. No. 1009 *HR31/R735* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/HR31/R735
PAGE 2 (RF\JAB)
ST: Appropriation; City of Gulfport for removal
of blighted properties.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 19
and after July 1, 2026. 20