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MS SB2880
Bill
AI Summary
- Expands eligibility for commercial air service grants from the Economic Development and Infrastructure Fund to include any FAA-certificated Part 139 commercial service airport in Mississippi, removing the previous restriction limiting grants to airports in gaming counties only
- Authorizes additional incentive mechanisms for Part 121 air carriers beyond existing options (revenue guaranty, seat guaranty, seat cost mitigation, ground handling, marketing), allowing "other incentive or risk-mitigation mechanisms authorized by rule"
- Specifies that air service grants support initiating, sustaining, or expanding new direct or nonstop commercial air service for economic development, workforce access, tourism, business retention, and recruitment
- Requires a minimum of $2,500,000 annually from the fund for commercial air service grants when funds are available, with remaining funds then available for gaming county infrastructure
- Mandates the Mississippi Development Authority consider anticipated economic development impact, regional connectivity, and return on investment when reviewing grant applications
Legislative Description
Economic Development and Infrastructure Fund; revise provisions related to increasing commercial air service.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance1/19/2026
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