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MS HB4130

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Ford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Yazoo County Board of Supervisors to establish the Yazoo Economic Partnership, an economic and industrial development authority governed by five trustees
  • Trustees may be either the Board of Supervisors themselves or five appointed qualified county electors serving one or two-year terms, with non-appointed trustees required to post $5,000 bonds
  • Grants the Partnership broad powers to acquire property, develop industrial parks and business sites, construct infrastructure, employ staff, borrow money, and execute leases and contracts for economic development purposes
  • Permits the Board of Supervisors to levy up to two mills in taxes to support the Partnership, with an additional two-mill levy possible following public notice and potential voter approval if 20% or 1,500 electors protest
  • Authorizes dissolution of the existing Yazoo County Economic Development District and transfer of its assets and liabilities to the new Partnership

Legislative Description

Yazoo County; authorize to establish an economic and industrial development authority.

Last Action

Referred To Local and Private Legislation

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Local and Private Legislation3/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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