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MS SB2818

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

David Blount

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the City of Jackson Water Reimbursement Grant Program to be administered by the Department of Health
  • Allows reimbursements to businesses, non-profits, and citizens affected by Jackson Water System issues including boil-water notices and lack of water pressure, with eligible expenses including bottled water costs
  • Requires the Department of Health to promulgate rules and regulations that may consider applicant household size, business/non-profit size (with emphasis on small or disadvantaged businesses), and presence of children, disabled individuals, or elderly household members
  • Provides $20,000,000 in annual grant funding for the program
  • Takes effect July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Jackson Water Reimbursement Grant Program; establish.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/16/2023

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