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MS HB938

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jody Steverson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Transfers administration of the Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program from the Mississippi Development Authority to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

  • Increases the maximum grant amount per community per year from $500,000 to $750,000.

  • Allows the Mississippi Department of Archives and History to provide up to 2% of deposited funds to the Mississippi Main Street Association for administrative expenses (changed from "shall" to "may").

  • Maintains existing grant eligibility requirements, matching fund requirements, and project criteria for downtown revitalization and historic preservation.

  • Takes effect upon passage.

Legislative Description

Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program; transfer administration of and revise certain other provisions.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations A1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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