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MS HB1501

Bill

Status

Failed

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jody Steverson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "economic development project" to include qualified projects as defined in the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive Act, in addition to projects receiving state or federal program funds.

  • Authorizes county boards of supervisors and municipal governing authorities to enter into agreements with qualified business enterprises to fund or reimburse project costs using revenues derived from the project.

  • Defines "costs of a project" broadly to include site preparation, construction, equipment, land acquisition, professional services, and environmental remediation related to commercial, industrial, entertainment, or recreational development or redevelopment.

  • Caps cumulative project cost payments or reimbursements at $10,000,000 per local government unit or combination of cooperating units under any single agreement.

  • Allows agreements to be binding on future boards and governing authorities for up to 20 years, requiring written contracts and board/council approval by order or resolution.

Legislative Description

Economic development project; revise certain definition of and allow counties and municipalities to enter into agreement with qualified business enterprises.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

3/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Economic and Workforce Development2/17/2025
Ways and Means1/20/2025

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