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MS HB1066

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jody Steverson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 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 from $500,000 to $750,000 per year
  • Changes the administrative expense allocation to the Mississippi Main Street Association from mandatory ("shall") to discretionary ("may"), capped at 2% of funds deposited into the grant fund
  • Eligible recipients include Main Street Designated Communities, Network Communities, Associate Communities, Mississippi cities, and business improvement districts meeting program requirements
  • Requires matching funds of 20% for municipalities over 10,000 population, with reduced 10% match on the first $100,000 for smaller municipalities

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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