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MS HB1499

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Justin Crosby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Small Municipality Street and Infrastructure Improvement Pilot Program administered by the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) for municipalities with populations under 10,000
  • Provides competitive grant funding for water, sewer, street overlay, and roadway improvement projects, including engineering, design, planning, and construction costs
  • Prioritizes applicants based on demonstrated infrastructure need, project readiness with completed engineering and cost estimates, availability of local matching funds, and rural or underserved community status
  • Authorizes MDA to establish application procedures and require participating municipalities to submit documentation and post-project reports on fund usage and impact
  • Effective date of July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Small Municipality Street and Infrastructure Improvement Pilot Program; create.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Municipalities1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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