HB853 • 2026

Appropriation; City of Jackson for demolishing certain structure in Farish Street Historic District.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF JACKSON TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF A CERTAIN STRUCTURE IN THE FARISH STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT, WHICH CONSTITUTES A NUISANCE TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE, 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: Banks
Last action: 2026-02-25
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The bill did not pass and was stopped in committee, so it has no legal effect.

Money for Demolishing a Building in Jackson

This bill gives the city of Jackson money to help pay for tearing down an old building that is considered harmful to public health and safety.

What This Bill Does

Gives $400,000 from the state's general fund to the City of Jackson.
The money helps cover costs related to removing a structure in the Farish Street Historic District.
This building was formerly used for processing agricultural and industrial products but is now considered harmful to public health and safety.

Who It Names or Affects

City of Jackson
Residents near the Farish Street Historic District

Terms To Know

Nuisance: Something that is dangerous or unhealthy for people in a community.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass and was stopped in committee.
It only provides funding for one fiscal year, from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 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 Jackson for demolishing certain structure in Farish Street Historic District.

Current Bill Text

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H. B. No. 853 *HR26/R1007* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
26/HR26/R1007
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To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Banks

HOUSE BILL NO. 853

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES 1
OF THE CITY OF JACKSON TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH 2
THE DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF A CERTAIN STRUCTURE IN THE FARISH 3
STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT, WHICH CONSTITUTES A NUISANCE TO PUBLIC 4
HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027. 5
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: 6
SECTION 1. The following sum, or so much of it as may be 7
necessary, is appropriated out of any money in the State General 8
Fund not otherwise appropriated, to the governing authorities of 9
the City of Jackson, Mississippi, to assist in paying costs 10
associated with the demolition and removal of a structure formerly 11
used as an agricultural and industrial processing facility in the 12
Farish Street Historic District in the city, which property 13
constitutes a nuisance to public health, safety and welfare, for 14
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 15
2027.............................................. $ 400,000.00. 16
SECTION 2. The money appropriated by this act shall be paid 17
by the State Treasurer out of any money in the State General Fund 18
not otherwise appropriated, upon warrants issued by the State 19
H. B. No. 853 *HR26/R1007* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/HR26/R1007
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ST: Appropriation; City of Jackson for
demolishing certain structure in Farish Street
Historic District.
Fiscal Officer; and the State Fiscal Officer shall issue his or 20
her warrants upon requisitions signed by the proper person, 21
officer or officers in the manner provided by law. 22
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 23
and after July 1, 2026. 24