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MS HB1510

Bill

Status

Failed

2/22/2023

Primary Sponsor

John Lamar

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

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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