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MS HB1510
Bill
Status
Failed
2/22/2023
Primary Sponsor
John Lamar
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AI Summary
- Appropriates $500,000 from the State General Fund to the Mississippi Development Authority for fiscal year 2024 (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024)
- Funds directed to WISPR Systems in Batesville for research and development to expand small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) manufacturing capabilities
- Required focus on developing secure and safe communication systems and protocols for sUAS manufactured wholly in the United States to enable market expansion and job creation
- WISPR Systems must expand partnership with Northwest Mississippi Community College AuXX Program and other state programs to provide workforce development and training in sUAS and communication systems for commercial and military applications
- Effective July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Appropriation; MDA for funding WISPR Systems in Batesville for R&D to expand its drone manufacturing capabilities.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/22/2023
Committee Referrals
Appropriations2/3/2023
Full Bill Text
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