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MS SB2147

Bill

Status

Passed

4/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

Briggs Hopson

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Revises the definition of "contaminated site" to include Brownfield property subject to a Brownfield agreement under Section 49-35-11, in addition to property abandoned from bankruptcy estates.

  • Removes the December 31, 2009 deadline, allowing counties and municipalities to apply to the Mississippi Development Authority for redevelopment designation on an ongoing basis rather than within a limited timeframe.

  • Extends the period for incentive payments from the Redevelopment Project Incentive Fund from 10 years to 15 years after project approval by the MDA.

  • Modifies the payment percentage structure for years 10 and beyond to maintain 50% of deposited funds going to developers in all subsequent years after year 9.

  • Changes the oversight agency responsible for notification when payments end from the State Tax Commission to the Department of Revenue, effective July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Economic Redevelopment Act; revise definition of "contaminated site" and time in which county/municipality may apply for.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/21/2013
Finance1/14/2013

Full Bill Text

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