Small Municipality Street and Infrastructure Improvement Pilot Program; create.

HB 1499 would create a pilot program administered by Mississippi's Development Authority (MDA) to provide competitive grants for infrastructure improvements in small towns. It targets municipalities with populations under 10,000, funding water, sewer, street overlay, and roadway projects through engineering, design, and construction costs. Eligibility would depend on factors like demonstrated infrastructure need, project readiness, local matching funds, and rural status, with MDA setting application rules and requiring project reporting. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and was never enacted.