Loading chat...

MS SB2507

Bill

Status

Failed

3/10/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Branning

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands eligibility for the ACE Fund grants to include businesses located on federal Indian reservations within Mississippi's geographical boundaries, allowing tribal land businesses to receive assistance for new or expanded business ventures

  • Amends the Mississippi Industry Incentive Financing Revolving Fund to allow approved business enterprises on tribal lands to qualify for grants and loans, including projects creating 250+ jobs with $30 million investment in Tier 1/2 counties, or 150+ jobs with $15 million investment in low-income census tracts

  • Extends the Mississippi Existing Industry Productivity Loan Program to manufacturing enterprises operating on federal Indian reservations, enabling them to receive loans for technology improvements, equipment purchases, and land/building acquisition

  • Requires existing industries receiving loans to have operated in the state (including tribal lands) for at least 2 consecutive years and prohibits employment reductions greater than 20% when using loan-funded assets

  • Takes effect July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Mississippi Development Authority; allow businesses located on tribal lands to be eligible for certain discretionary programs.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

3/10/2021

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/24/2021
Finance1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

No bill text available