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MS HB709
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rob Roberson
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AI Summary
- Expands the Economic Development and Infrastructure Fund to allow grants for commercial air service development at any FAA-certificated Part 139 commercial service airport in Mississippi, not just those in gaming counties
- Authorizes air service development assistance methods including revenue guaranty, seat guaranty, seat cost mitigation, ground handling, marketing, and other incentive or risk-mitigation mechanisms
- Requires at least $150,000 from Fiscal Year 2027 fund deposits be used specifically for the new statewide airport air service grants
- Maintains existing requirement that at least $2,500,000 annually be used for air service grants in gaming counties before funds can be used for other purposes
- Directs the Mississippi Development Authority to consider economic development impact, regional connectivity, and return on investment when reviewing applications for the new statewide airport grants
Legislative Description
Economic Development Infrastructure Fund; revise purposes for which monies in may be used.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations A1/15/2026
Full Bill Text
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