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MS HB4130
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Ford
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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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