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MS SB2846

Bill

Status

Passed

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Sparks

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "economic development project" to include qualified projects under the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive Act, in addition to projects using 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, with a cumulative limit of $5,000,000.

  • Allows two or more local governmental units to work cooperatively under a single written agreement with a qualified business enterprise to pay or reimburse qualified project costs.

  • Requires all agreements to be submitted to the Mississippi Development Authority for approval prior to taking effect, with automatic approval if the authority does not disapprove within 60 days.

  • Establishes that agreements are binding on future boards of supervisors and municipal governing authorities for periods not to exceed 20 years.

Legislative Description

Economic development projects; expand local government authority to enter certain agreements in support of.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/18/2025
Finance1/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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