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MS HB697

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jody Steverson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Nuclear Energy Supply Chain Investment Fund in the State Treasury to promote nuclear development and manufacturing in Mississippi
  • Grants support companies manufacturing nuclear components, designing small modular reactors and advanced reactors, researching fission and fusion technology, and handling nuclear storage and transport
  • Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) administers the fund and evaluates grant applications based on company mission, job creation, capital investment, and average employee wages
  • Eligible expenses limited to property improvements, building construction, and real property investment costs, distributed as reimbursement grants after contract execution
  • MDA required to coordinate with Department of Revenue to ensure grant recipients receive all applicable state tax credits and exemptions, with annual reporting to the Governor and Legislature by December 1

Legislative Description

Nuclear Energy Supply Chain Investment Fund; create to provide grants to support nuclear power-related companies.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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