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MS HB359

Bill

Status

Failed

3/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Alyce Clarke

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 57-1-55 of Mississippi Code to add public infrastructure assessment duties to the Mississippi Development Authority.

  • Requires the MDA to conduct annual studies identifying public infrastructure needs in the 20 counties with the highest poverty percentages within Mississippi.

  • Mandates the MDA submit legislative reports by December 31 each year detailing findings from the infrastructure assessments.

  • Directs the MDA to provide guidance and assistance to identified counties in securing loans, grants, and other federal and state financial aid to improve public infrastructure.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Mississippi Development Authority; require to conduct review of infrastructures in counties with high rates of poverty.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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