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MS HB903

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rodney Hall

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a grant program administered by the Department of Finance and Administration to help municipalities and counties pay for repairs, renovations, upgrades, and improvements to veterans parks they operate or maintain
  • Creates the "Municipalities and Counties Veterans Parks Fund" as a special fund in the State Treasury to hold appropriated grant money, with unexpended funds and interest earnings remaining in the fund rather than lapsing to the General Fund
  • Requires applicants to provide matching funds from municipal, county, private, or other sources equal to or greater than the grant amount requested
  • Applications must include a description of intended purposes, the amount requested, and proof that matching funds have been irrevocably dedicated
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Veterans parks; create grant program to assist municipalities and counties with improvements to.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Municipalities1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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