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MS HB692

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2022

Primary Sponsor

Sam Creekmore

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Municipalities and Counties Trails Fund" in the State Treasury to provide grants to local governments for establishing, developing, and promoting trails including bicycle, hiking, horse riding, nature, rail, walking, water, and ATV trails

  • Authorizes the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) to administer the grant program, with a maximum grant amount of $50,000 per municipality or county

  • Authorizes issuance of up to $1,000,000 in state general obligation bonds to fund the program, with no bonds to be issued after July 1, 2026

  • Bonds may mature up to 25 years from date of issue and are exempt from all Mississippi state taxation

  • Requires MDA to submit an annual report to the Governor and Legislature by December 1 each year detailing all assistance provided under the program

Legislative Description

Municipalities and counties trails program; create and authorize issuance of bonds to provide funds for.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2022

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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