General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Quitman County for a headquarters for the National Rythm and Blues Hall Of Fame.

2025 Regular Session

Proposes FY2026 General Fund funds to Quitman County to establish the National Rhythm and Blues Hall Of Fame headquarters; bill died in committee, no appropriation.

Died In Committee

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SB 3177 — General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Quitman County for a headquarters for the National Rhythm and Blues Hall Of Fame

Overview

Purpose: To authorize a General Fund appropriation in FY2026 to Quitman County for the establishment of a headquarters for the National Rhythm and Blues Hall Of Fame.

Status: Died in Committee (did not advance to the floor).

Introduced: February 25, 2025

Current Legislative Action: Referred to Appropriations on February 25, 2025; died in committee on February 26, 2025.

Key Provisions (as described)

Financial mechanism: A General Fund appropriation in FY2026 would be designated to Quitman County for the project described.

Project focus: The funds are targeted for the development/establishment of a headquarters for the National Rhythm and Blues Hall Of Fame within Quitman County.

Specifics not provided in the summary: The available information does not specify the appropriation amount, eligible uses (e.g., construction, facility acquisition, operations, or endowment), matching requirements, timing, reporting, or audit provisions.

Affected Parties

Quitman County, Mississippi: Primary recipient of the appropriation and location of the proposed headquarters.

National Rhythm and Blues Hall Of Fame: Beneficiary institution whose headquarters would be established with the funds.

General Fund/State taxpayers: Source of the funds; potential implications depend on the bill’s final scope and any offsetting considerations in the annual budget.

Procedural and Timeline Context

February 25, 2025: Bill introduced and referred to the Appropriations Committee.

February 26, 2025: Bill died in committee, ending its progression for the current session.

Implication: With the bill dead in committee, no appropriation for FY2026 would advance through the legislature unless reintroduced or amended in a future session.

Potential Impacts if Enacted

Economic and cultural impact for Quitman County through the creation or enhancement of a regional arts/historical facility tied to the NRB Hall Of Fame.

Possible effects on tourism, local jobs, and related economic activity associated with a museum/heritage site.

Fiscal implications: A one-year General Fund appropriation would be an annual budget decision; the absence of the bill means the project would rely on alternative funding sources or future legislative action.

Notes

This summary is based on the bill’s stated title and the legislative actions provided. Specifics such as the exact appropriation amount, allowable costs, and implementation details were not included in the available information.