MS·Bill·2025 Regular Session
HB 1003
Nuclear generating plants; revise distribution of payments made in lieu of ad valorem taxes.
Introduced 2026-01-16Last action 2026-02-03 — Died In CommitteeCommittee Judiciary B
Sponsor
HarnessD
Cosponsors
Justis Gibbs(D)Fabian Nelson(D)Kenji Holloway(D)Otis Anthony(D)
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Died in House committee
The 2025 Regular Session ended on 2025-04-06. This bill was in committee when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
✓
Introduced
✗
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Summary
House Bill 1003 revises how Mississippi distributes payments from nuclear power plants that are exempt from regular property taxes. Instead of paying taxes like other businesses, nuclear generating plants pay a percentage of their assessed value to the state, and this bill directs a portion of those payments—specifically $3,040,000 annually—to Claiborne County for economic development and other county purposes. The bill maintains the existing payment structure to the state while carving out dedicated funding for Claiborne County, which hosts the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station and must maintain emergency preparedness commitments related to the facility.
Bill history
- 2026-01-16 · HouseReferred To Judiciary B
- 2026-02-03 · HouseDied In Committee
Note
Historical import. Session: 2025
Full Bill Text
http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1003IN.pdf