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MS SB2910

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Billy Hudson

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 69-2-13 of the Mississippi Code to remove a scheduled change to the maximum aggregate loan amount available under the Emerging Crops Fund
  • The Emerging Crops Fund provides loans and grants to farmers, agribusinesses, greenhouse production horticulture operations, and minority business enterprises through the Mississippi Development Authority
  • Current loan limits include up to $1,000,000 for single agribusiness projects, $400,000 maximum aggregate per agribusiness under certain programs, and $200,000 for facility improvements
  • The fund also supports minority economic development with up to $29,000,000 in aggregate loans/grants and sweet potato grower loan guaranties up to $17,000,000
  • Effective date: July 1, 2012

Legislative Description

Agriculture; remove the prospective change in maximum amount of loans of the Emerging Crops Fund.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/6/2012

Full Bill Text

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