Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi HB1943: City of Jackson Revitalization Act; create.
Status: Failed, February 25, 2026
AN ACT TO CREATE THE "CITY OF JACKSON REVITALIZATION ACT"; TO AMEND SECTION 27-65-101, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXEMPT FROM SALES TAXATION SALES OF COMPONENT MATERIALS TO A DEVELOPER FOR USE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF BLIGHTED PROPERTY UNDER SECTION 27-7-22.51; TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ASSIST THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MAKING CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY; TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ASSIST THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, IN PAYING THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION AND/OR REMOVAL OF BLIGHTED PROPERTIES IN THE CITY; TO AMEND SECTION 75-76-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DEFINE THE TERM "PROJECT" UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING CONTROL ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 75-76-129, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT REVENUE COLLECTED FROM CERTAIN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FEES IMPOSED AND LEVIED UNDER SECTION 75-76-183 SHALL BE DEPOSITED INTO THE CITY OF JACKSON DEVELOPMENT FUND CREATED IN THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 75-76-183, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO IMPOSE AND LEVY ADDITIONAL FEES FOR A LICENSE TO CONDUCT GAMING AS A LICENSED GAMING ESTABLISHMENT THAT IS PART OF A PROJECT UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING CONTROL ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION SHALL ESTABLISH A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE LOANS AND GRANTS TO ASSIST WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW BUSINESS ENTERPRISES AND EXPANSION OF EXISTING BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI; TO PROVIDE AN APPLICATION PROCESS FOR ENTITIES THAT DESIRE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM; TO CREATE THE CITY OF JACKSON DEVELOPMENT FUND AS A SPECIAL FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY; TO PROVIDE THAT MONIES IN THE CITY OF JACKSON DEVELOPMENT FUND SHALL BE DISBURSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, UPON APPROPRIATION BY THE LEGISLATURE, TO PROVIDE LOANS AND GRANTS FOR
What the bill says
An act to create the "city of jackson revitalization act"; to amend section 27-65-101, mississippi code of 1972, to exempt from sales taxation sales of component materials to a developer for use in the development of blighted property under section 27-7-22.51; to authorize the issuance of state general obligation bonds to provide funds to assist the city of jackson, mississippi, in paying costs associated with making certain improvements in the city…
From the introduced text:
AN ACT TO CREATE THE "CITY OF JACKSON REVITALIZATION ACT"; TO AMEND SECTION 27-65-101, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXEMPT FROM SALES TAXATION SALES OF COMPONENT MATERIALS TO A DEVELOPER FOR USE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF BLIGHTED PROPERTY UNDER SECTION 27-7-22.51; TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ASSIST THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MAKING CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY; TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ASSIST THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, IN PAYING THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION AND/OR REMOVAL OF BLIGHTED PROPERTIES IN THE CITY; TO AMEND SECTION 75-76-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DEFINE THE TERM "PROJECT" UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING CONTROL ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 75-76-129, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT REVENUE COLLECTED FROM CERTAIN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FEES IMPOSED AND LEVIED UNDER SECTION 75-76-183 SHALL BE DEPOSITED INTO THE CITY OF JACKSON DEVELOPMENT FUND CREATED IN THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 75-76-183, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO IMPOSE AND LEVY ADDITIONAL FEES FOR A LICENSE TO CONDUCT GAMING AS A LICENSED GAMING ESTABLISHMENT THAT IS PART OF A PROJECT UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING CONTROL ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION SHALL ESTABLISH A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE LOANS AND GRANTS TO …
Sponsors
- Christopher Bell (D, 65) · primary sponsor
- Butler-Washington, Grace (D, 69)
Latest actions
- : Died In Committee
- : Referred To Ways and Means
Subjects: City of Jackson Revitalization Act
Common questions
- What is HB1943?
- HB1943 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): City of Jackson Revitalization Act; create.
- What does HB1943 do?
- In its own words: An act to create the "city of jackson revitalization act"; to amend section 27-65-101, mississippi code of 1972, to exempt from sales taxation sales of component materials to a developer for use in the development of blighted property under section 27-7-22.51; to authorize the issuance of state general obligation bonds to provide funds to assist the city of jackson, mississippi, in paying costs associated with making certain improvements in the city…
- What is the status of HB1943?
- Failed as of February 25, 2026. Latest action: Died In Committee (February 25, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1943?
- Christopher Bell (D, 65), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB1943?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1943.xml
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