Jackson County; extend repealer on authority to contribute to Friends of Arts, Culture and Education (F.A.C.E.).

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brice Wiggins

Extends Jackson County’s authority to give up to $5,000 annually to F.A.C.E. for arts funding, now lasting until at least July 1, 2030.

Approved by Governor

#localandprivate #localandprivatelegislation

Overview

SB 3406 is a Mississippi bill that extends the current sunset (repeal) date for a specific authorization in Jackson County. It continues allowing the county Board of Supervisors to contribute funds to the nonprofit Friends of Arts, Culture and Education (F.A.C.E.). The bill preserves the existing annual contribution limit and delays the repeal of this authority to a later date.

Purpose and Intent

To extend the authority of the Jackson County Board of Supervisors to provide financial support to F.A.C.E., a nonprofit organization focused on developing and promoting the arts for residents of Jackson County and the surrounding community.

To maintain ongoing county support for local cultural and arts initiatives through a formal, discretionary grant-like mechanism.

Key Provisions and Changes

Amends Chapter 940, Local and Private Laws of 2022, specifically Section 1.

Authorization preserved: The Jackson County Board of Supervisors may, in its discretion, contribute up to $5,000 per year from available county funds to F.A.C.E.

Cap on annual contributions: The annual limit remains $5,000.

Repeal date extended: The provision that currently would repeal this authority is extended. The date is set to July 1, 2030 (note: the text shows a drafting artifact with “* * * 2026 2030,” indicating a targeted extension to 2030).

Effective date: The act takes effect upon passage.

Affected Parties

Primary: Jackson County, Mississippi, and its Board of Supervisors.

Beneficiary: F.A.C.E. (Friends of Arts, Culture and Education), a local nonprofit organization supporting arts and cultural activities in Jackson County.

Broader impact: Local arts and cultural programs funded through this discretionary county support, benefiting residents who participate in or enjoy arts events and education.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Legislative history indicates standard passage through the Local and Private Legislation committee and full Senate, with Governor approval and signing in early April 2026.

Effective date follows enactment (immediately upon passage).

Original repeal provision from 2022 is now extended to 2030, allowing continued funding beyond the prior sunset.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

Continuity of local arts funding: The extension provides ongoing financial support for F.A.C.E., potentially sustaining arts initiatives, community programming, and educational outreach without needing new authorization each year.

Fiscal impact: The county could allocate up to $5,000 annually for F.A.C.E., subject to the county’s budget and available funds.

Discretionary nuance: Funding remains at the discretion of the Board of Supervisors, implying that the grant is not guaranteed and could be adjusted or withheld based on budget priorities.

Summary

SB 3406 quietly extends the life of a small, targeted appropriation mechanism in Jackson County, allowing the Board of Supervisors to contribute up to $5,000 per year to F.A.C.E. until at least July 1, 2030. It preserves local authority to support arts and culture through a recognized nonprofit partner with no new substantial changes to the program’s structure beyond the extended repeal date.

Bill