HB198

Mississippi HB198 requires the Mississippi Development Authority to study and report on infrastructure needs in counties with high poverty rates.

Mississippi HB198 amends the Mississippi Code to require the Mississippi Development Authority to conduct an annual study of public infrastructure conditions in the state's 20 counties with the highest poverty rates. The Authority must report its findings to the Legislature by December each year and provide guidance and assistance to these counties in seeking federal and state financial aid for infrastructure improvements. The bill aims to address infrastructure needs in areas with significant poverty, ensuring these regions receive support for public infrastructure enhancements.