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MS HB625
Bill
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jody Steverson
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AI Summary
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Transfers $6,972,000 from the Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program Fund from the Mississippi Development Authority to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History for distribution to designated communities
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Reduces the FY2025 appropriation to the Mississippi Development Authority by approximately $6.97 million, from $374,213,496 to $367,241,496
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Increases the FY2025 special funds appropriation to the Department of Archives and History by approximately $6.97 million, from $26,678,000 to $33,650,000
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Directs grant funds to 20 Main Street designated communities for downtown revitalization projects, with individual grants ranging from $120,000 (Cleveland Town Green) to $500,000 (multiple communities including Amory, Biloxi, Hattiesburg, and Ripley)
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Repeals the existing provision (Section 33 of Chapter 113, Laws of 2024) that authorized the Mississippi Development Authority to make these grants
Legislative Description
Main Street Revitalization Grants; revise FY25 appropriation bills for MDA and MDAH so that MDAH will make grants to certain designated communities.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026