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MS SB2695

Bill

Status

Passed

4/19/2023

Primary Sponsor

Lydia Chassaniol

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the deadline for the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) to issue certificates approving participants in the Tourism Project Incentive Program from July 1, 2023 to July 1, 2027 for non-cultural retail attraction tourism projects

  • Maintains the existing July 1, 2014 deadline for cultural retail attraction tourism projects and prohibits alteration or extension of certificates issued for such projects after July 1, 2020

  • Preserves existing application requirements including a $5,000 application fee, project plans, financing details, and an independent study on anticipated out-of-state visitor traffic

  • Requires the MDA to conduct a cost-benefit analysis of each approved tourism project through a state institution of higher learning or other MDA-approved entity

  • Takes effect July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Tourism Project Incentive Program; extend deadline for MDA issuance of certificates approving participants.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/19/2023

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/13/2023
Finance1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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