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SB 3359MISSISSIPPISession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Mississippi Legislature considers $2 million appropriation for blighted property removal in Hinds County

Original title: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Hinds County for the acquisition, demolition and/or removal of blighted properties.

Last action · February 25, 2026: 02/25 (S) Died In CommitteeSponsor: Sollie Norwood

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What This Bill Proposed

Senate Bill 3359 proposes a $2,000,000 from the State General Fund to Hinds County for acquiring, demolishing, and removing in Supervisor Districts 3 and 5 for 2027.

Why it matters

The measure determines whether state funds are allocated specifically to address abandoned or deteriorating structures within designated districts in Hinds County during the 2027 .

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Hinds County

Receives $2,000,000 in state funds to acquire, demolish, and remove blighted properties in specific districts.

Directly affected

Residents of Supervisor Districts 3 and 5

Experience changes to the local built environment as blighted properties are acquired and removed in their neighborhoods.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does Senate Bill 3359 allocate?

The bill proposes an of $2,000,000.

Which specific areas are targeted for property demolition?

The funds are designated for located within Supervisor Districts 3 and 5 in Hinds County.

When does the funding period apply?

The funding applies to the beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died in committee.

Procedural history

2 actions

Feb 25, 2026Senate
02/25 (S) Died In Committee
Feb 25, 2026SenateCommittee
02/25 (S) Referred To Appropriations

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Hinds County, State Fiscal Officer, State General Fund and 1 more

locationHinds County“Recipient of the proposed state appropriation”Map →

OrganizationState Fiscal Officer“Responsible for issuing warrants upon requisitions”Map →

OrganizationState General Fund“Source of the proposed funds”Map →

OrganizationState Treasurer“Responsible for paying out the appropriated money”Map →

Sources

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billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

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