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MS HB1039

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Sonya Williams-Barnes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allocates 10% of all lottery proceeds deposited into the Lottery Proceeds Fund to the Mississippi Department of Education's Office of School Improvement for funding school improvements

  • Maintains existing provision that lottery proceeds exceeding $80 million annually transfer to the Education Enhancement Fund for Early Childhood Learning Collaborative, Classroom Supply Fund, and other educational purposes

  • Continues directing remaining lottery proceeds to the State Highway Fund through June 30, 2028, for highway and bridge repair, renovation, and maintenance

  • After July 1, 2028, the 10% school improvement allocation and the over-$80 million Education Enhancement Fund transfers continue, with remaining proceeds going to the State General Fund

  • Effective date of July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Lottery Proceeds Fund; provide that 10% shall be used by MDE for school improvements.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Education1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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