SB 2550 Mississippi Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Small Business and Grocer Investment Act; extend repealer on.

SB 2550 extends the expiration date for Mississippi's Small Business and Grocer Investment Act, which provides grants and loans to healthy food retailers in underserved communities. The bill directly affects retailers (including supermarkets, grocery stores, and farmers' markets) seeking funding to expand access to fresh produce, particularly Mississippi-grown fruits and vegetables, in areas designated as underserved due to limited healthy food access. Key provisions include competitive funding for store renovations, new construction, mobile markets, and infrastructure upgrades, with applicants required to demonstrate commitment to selling fresh produce and serving eligible communities. The Mississippi Development Authority would administer the program, track outcomes like produce sales, and report annually to the Legislature.
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Introduced Jan 20, 2025 Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Josh Harkins
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