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HB 1839

City of Natchez and Adams County; authorize contributions to Natchez, Incorporated.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Angela Cockerham and 1 co-sponsor

The bill would authorize minimum annual contributions to Natchez, Inc. of $100,000 from Natchez and $165,000 from Adams County, sunsetting on July 1, 2030.

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Bill Summary · HB 1839

Summary: HB 1839 (2026) – City of Natchez and Adams County; authorize contributions to Natchez, Incorporated

Purpose

authorize the governing authorities of the City of Natchez and the Board of Supervisors of Adams County to provide financial contributions to Natchez, Inc., a Mississippi nonprofit corporation organized for economic development purposes. The bill sets minimum annual contribution amounts and creates a sunset provision.

Key Provisions

  • Municipal Contributions (City of Natchez):
    The governing authorities of the City of Natchez may contribute, at their discretion, an amount of not less than $100,000 per fiscal year to Natchez, Inc.

  • County Contributions (Adams County):
    The Adams County Board of Supervisors may contribute, at their discretion, an amount of not less than $165,000 per fiscal year to Natchez, Inc.

  • Nature of Recipient:
    Natchez, Inc. is described as a Mississippi nonprofit corporation organized for economic development purposes.

  • Duration/Expiration:
    The act is repealed on July 1, 2030, meaning the authorization to contribute would terminate on that date unless renewed or extended by subsequent legislation.

  • Effective Date:
    The act takes effect upon passage.

Who Is Affected

  • Local Governments:

    • City of Natchez (governing authorities).
    • Adams County Board of Supervisors.

  • Nonprofit Recipient:

    • Natchez, Inc., the local economic development nonprofit.

Potential Impact

  • Economic Development Funding:
    Establishes a statutory expectation and minimum level of local public funding for Natchez, Inc., potentially stabilizing or increasing the organization’s resources for economic development initiatives.

  • Fiscal Considerations:

    • The City would be obligated to contribute at least $100,000 annually if it chooses to participate.
    • Adams County would be obligated to contribute at least $165,000 annually if it chooses to participate.
    • Since contributions are at the discretion of the respective governing bodies, actual annual amounts could be higher but would require action by the local authorities.

  • Time-Bounded Authorization:
    The sunset provision (July 1, 2030) means the authorization to make these contributions would lapse unless re-enacted, reviewed, or extended by future legislation.

Procedural/Timeline Notes

  • Status in 2026 Session:

    • Referred to Local and Private Legislation (February 6, 2026).
    • Reported as Died In Committee (April 15, 2026) and suspended from deadlines (April 15, 2026), indicating it did not advance to full passage during that session.

  • Sponsors:

    • Primary: Representative Mims
    • Co-sponsors: Representatives Cockerham, with Senatorial counterpart(s) not listed in the bill text provided.

Bottom Line

HB 1839 would authorize the City of Natchez and Adams County to provide ongoing minimum annual contributions to Natchez, Inc. for economic development, with minimums of $100,000 (city) and $165,000 (county) per year, and a sunset of July 1, 2030. As of the provided action history, the bill did not progress to enactment in the 2026 session.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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