HB1843 • 2026

Appropriation; City of Jackson for removing dilapidated houses and blighted properties.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF JACKSON TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH REMOVING DILAPIDATED HOUSES AND OTHER BLIGHTED PROPERTIES IN THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

Budget Housing

Did Not Pass

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

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

Plain English Breakdown

The bill did not pass and was stopped by a committee on February 25, 2026.

Appropriation for Removing Dilapidated Houses in Jackson

This bill provides funding to the city of Jackson to help cover costs associated with removing dilapidated houses and blighted properties.

What This Bill Does

Gives $300,000 from the state's money to the city of Jackson.
The money is used to assist in paying costs when removing dilapidated houses and other blighted properties.

Who It Names or Affects

People who live in or own property in Jackson, Mississippi.
City officials responsible for maintaining safe housing conditions.

Terms To Know

Dilapidated houses: Old and badly damaged buildings that are not good to live in anymore.
Blighted properties: Properties that are in bad condition or abandoned, making the area look ugly or unsafe.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass and was stopped by a committee.
It only gives money for one year (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027).

Bill History

2026-02-25 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/25 (H) Died In Committee
2026-02-06 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/06 (H) Referred To Appropriations A

Official Summary Text

Appropriation; City of Jackson for removing dilapidated houses and blighted properties.

Current Bill Text

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H. B. No. 1843 *HR26/R313* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
26/HR26/R313
PAGE 1 (RF\KW)

To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Butler-Washington

HOUSE BILL NO. 1843

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES 1
OF THE CITY OF JACKSON TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH 2
REMOVING DILAPIDATED HOUSES AND OTHER BLIGHTED PROPERTIES IN THE 3
CITY FOR 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 Jackson, Mississippi, to assist in paying costs 9
associated with removing dilapidated houses and other blighted 10
properties in the city for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, 11
and ending June 30, 2027.............................. $ 300,000.00 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. 1843 *HR26/R313* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/HR26/R313
PAGE 2 (RF\KW)
ST: Appropriation; City of Jackson for removing
dilapidated houses and blighted properties.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 19
and after July 1, 2026. 20