MississippiNatchez and Adams County may fund a local development nonprofit
Natchez and Adams County may choose to give yearly funding to Natchez, Inc., an economic development nonprofit, until July 1, 2030.
What it does
Natchez may give Natchez, Inc. up to $150,000 each fiscal year, and Adams County may give up to $225,000. Contributions are optional, and this permission expires July 1, 2030.
Argument forOptional contributions could support Natchez, Inc.’s economic development work while letting city and county leaders decide how much to give.
Argument againstChoosing to give local money to Natchez, Inc. could leave less money available for other city and county needs.
More detail
Natchez city leaders and Adams County supervisors may choose to give money to Natchez, Inc. Natchez, Inc. is a Mississippi nonprofit organized for economic development. Neither government is required to contribute. The city may give up to $150,000 and the county up to $225,000 each fiscal year. The law takes effect upon passage. The authority to make these contributions ends on July 1, 2030.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 8Approved by Governor Tate ReevesBecame Law
- Apr 2Enrolled Bill SignedTo Governor
- Apr 2Enrolled Bill Signed
- Mar 31Returned For Enrolling
- Mar 30PassedPassed House
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 25Title Suff Do PassMinor
- Mar 23Referred To Local and Private LegislationMinor
- Mar 20Transmitted To HouseMinor
- Mar 19Passed As AmendedPassed Senate
- Mar 19AmendedMajor
- Mar 19Committee Substitute AdoptedMajor
- Mar 11Title Suff Do Pass Comm SubMinor
- Feb 6Referred To Local and PrivateIntroduced
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