MS·Bill·2026 Regular Session
HB 918
Nuclear generating plants; revise provisions related to distribution of payments made in lieu of ad valorem taxes.
Introduced 2026-01-16Last action 2026-02-03 — Approved by GovernorCommittee Energy
Sponsor
HarnessDemocratic
Cosponsors
Holloway (76th)(Greg Holloway (Democratic))Denton(Oscar Denton (Democratic))Butler-Washington(Grace Butler-Washington (Democratic))Faulkner(John Faulkner (Democratic))Gibbs (36th)(Karl Gibbs (Democratic))Jackson (45th)(Keith Jackson (Democratic))James-Jones(Timaka James-Jones (Democratic))Thompson(Unknown)Williams(Bart Williams (Republican))
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Died in House committee
The 2026 Regular Session ended on 2025-04-05. This bill was introduced when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
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Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Summary
This bill revises how Mississippi distributes payments from nuclear power plants that pay "in lieu of" (instead of) traditional property taxes. Specifically, it modifies the formula for allocating the proceeds from the Grand Gulf Nuclear Power Plant's annual payments to the state and affected counties, with Claiborne County receiving a guaranteed $3.04 million annually through fiscal year 2026. The bill brings forward related sections of state law regarding nuclear plant in-lieu tax payments to counties for potential future amendments. The main purpose is to ensure fair and predictable distribution of tax revenue from nuclear facilities to state and local governments, while maintaining a minimum payment threshold of $20 million annually as long as the plant operates.
Bill history
- 2026-01-16 · HouseReferred To Energy;Ways and Means
- 2026-02-03 · HouseDied In Committee
Note
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Full Bill Text
http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0918IN.pdf
LegiScan
https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/2084499/2025