Bill Text: MS SB2611 | 2017 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Mississippi Arts Commission; abolish and transfer power, duties and assets to Mississippi Development Authority.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)
Status: (Failed) 2017-01-31 - Died In Committee [SB2611 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2017-SB2611-Introduced.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2017 Regular Session
To: Appropriations
By: Senator(s) Chassaniol, Fillingane, Jackson (15th), Watson
Senate Bill 2611
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 39-11-1, 39-11-3, 39-11-7, 39-11-9, 39-11-11 AND 39-11-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ABOLISH THE MISSISSIPPI ARTS COMMISSION AND TO TRANSFER ITS DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AUTHORITY, POWER, ASSETS, LIABILITIES, CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS, PROPERTY RIGHTS AND EMPLOYEES TO THE MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI ARTS ADVISORY COUNCIL AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 39-27-1, 39-32-1, 39-33-1 AND 57-11-19, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY THERETO; TO REPEAL SECTION 39-7-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH AUTHORIZES THE MISSISSIPPI ARTS COMMISSION TO EMPLOY AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER OFFICERS, EXPERTS AND EMPLOYEES, AND FIX THEIR SALARIES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:
SECTION 1. Section 39-11-1, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:
39-11-1. * * *
From
and after July 1, 2017, the Mississippi Arts Commission is abolished. All
duties, responsibilities, authority, power, assets, liabilities, contractual
rights and obligations and property rights of the Mississippi Arts Commission
are vested in the Mississippi Development Authority. All employees of the
Mississippi Arts Commission holding positions on July 1, 2017, shall be
employees of the Mississippi Development Authority.
SECTION 2. Section 39-11-3, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:
39-11-3. * * * There is created
and established the Mississippi Arts Advisory Council, to consist of fifteen
(15) members broadly representative of all fields of the performing, visual,
literary arts, and the business community, and who are to be appointed by the
Governor from among citizens of the state who have demonstrated a vital
interest in the performing, visual, or literary arts. Members shall serve a
term concurrent with that of the Governor. The members shall also be
representative of the different geographical areas of the state. All
vacancies shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term in the same
manner as original appointments. The members of the * * * council shall not receive any
compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed for actual and
necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as members of
the * * * council.
The * * *
council will annually elect its chairman and other officers. The
council shall meet at the call of the Executive Director of the Mississippi
Development Authority. The council shall advise the Mississippi Development
Authority regarding its duties under this chapter.
SECTION 3. Section 39-11-7, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:
39-11-7. The duties and
objectives of the * * * Mississippi Development Authority under this chapter shall
be:
( * * *a) To stimulate and encourage throughout
the state the study and presentation of the performing, visual, and literary
arts and public interest and participation therein;
( * * *b) To encourage participation in,
appreciation of, and education in the arts to meet the legitimate needs and aspirations
of persons in all parts of the state;
( * * *c) To take such steps as may be
necessary and appropriate, to encourage public interest in the cultural
heritage of Mississippi, to expand the state's cultural resources, and to
promote the use of art in the state government's activities and facilities; * * *
( * * *d) To encourage excellence and assist
freedom of artistic expression essential for the well-being of the arts; and
(e) To promote Mississippi's economic development through the arts.
SECTION 4. Section 39-11-9, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:
39-11-9. (1) The
Mississippi * * * Development Authority is authorized and empowered
to hold public hearings, to enter into contracts within the limit of funds
available therefor, with individuals, organizations and institutions for
services furthering the objectives of the * * * authority's programs under
this chapter; to enter into contracts, within the limit of funds available
therefor, with local and regional associations for cooperative endeavors
furthering the objectives of the * * * authority's programs under
this chapter; to accept gifts, contributions and bequests of funds from
individuals, foundations, corporations and other organizations or institutions
for the purpose of furthering the objectives of the * * *
authority's
programs under this chapter; to make and sign any agreements and to do
and perform any acts that may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this
chapter. The * * * Mississippi Development Authority may request and shall
receive from any department, division, board, bureau, commission or agency of
the state such assistance and data as will enable it properly to carry out its
powers and duties * * *
under this chapter.
(2) A special fund to be
designated as the Mississippi Fund for the Arts is hereby created in the State
Treasury. All funds deposited in this fund shall be used exclusively for the
objectives of the * * *
Mississippi Development Authority as herein provided. Donations,
bequests and grants deposited into the Mississippi Fund for the Arts may be
disbursed by the Mississippi * * * Development Authority in
accordance with the terms of the bequest or grant and in compliance with the
purposes and policies of the Mississippi * * * Development Authority under
this act. Any disbursements made from the fund shall be authorized by * * * the Executive Director of
the * * * Mississippi Development
Authority. Any unexpended balance in the fund at the end of the fiscal
year shall not lapse into the State General Fund and may be expended by the * * *
Mississippi
Development Authority in subsequent fiscal years. Any interest earned on
the fund may remain in the fund for disbursement by the * * * Mississippi Development Authority
in compliance with its purposes and policies under this chapter. All
transactions of the fund shall be reported annually to appropriate state
agencies and subject to audit by the State Auditor and by auditors of donors.
The Mississippi Fund for the Arts shall not be used for grants from federal
agencies, including, but not limited to, the National Endowment for the Arts.
SECTION 5. Section 39-11-11, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:
39-11-11. The * * * Mississippi Development Authority
is the official agency of the state to receive and disburse appropriate funds
made available by the federal government for programs related to the
performing, visual, and literary arts.
SECTION 6. Section 39-11-13, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:
39-11-13. (1) (a) A special fund, to be designated as the "Building Fund for the Arts," is created within the State Treasury. The fund shall be maintained by the State Treasurer as a separate and special fund, separate and apart from the General Fund of the state. The fund shall consist of any money designated for deposit therein from any source, including, but not limited to, any state general obligation bonds issued for the purposes described in this section. Unexpended amounts remaining in the fund at the end of a fiscal year shall not lapse into the State General Fund, and investment earnings on amounts in the fund shall be deposited into such fund.
(b) Money deposited
into the fund shall be disbursed, in the discretion of the Mississippi * * *
Development
Authority, to provide grants to nonprofit organizations that are qualified
as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and units of
local government to pay the costs of:
(i) Repair, upgrading, expansion, renovation or enhancement of existing buildings and facilities for the presentation, teaching or exhibition of the arts in any and all of its forms and furniture, equipment and/or technology for such buildings or facilities;
(ii) Construction of new buildings and facilities for the presentation, teaching or exhibition of the arts in any and all of its forms and furniture, equipment and/or technology for such buildings or facilities; or
(iii) The development, construction, equipping and furnishing of an entertainment and film center and museum and completion of a sound stage project.
(c) The entity to which such grants are made shall provide matching funds from local, federal or private sources equal to forty percent (40%) of the proposed project cost in order to be eligible for a grant under this section.
(d) The maximum aggregate amount of monies in the special fund that may be used to provide grant funds to an entity or combination of entities under paragraph (b)(iii) of this subsection shall not exceed One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00), and no monies in the special fund may be used to provide grant funds under paragraph (b)(iii) of this subsection after July 1, 2003. The maximum aggregate amount of grant funds that may be provided to an entity or combination of entities under paragraph (b)(iii) of this subsection during a fiscal year shall not exceed Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00).
(2) (a) Amounts deposited
into such special fund shall be disbursed to pay the costs of projects
described in subsection (1) of this section. If any monies in the special fund
are derived from proceeds of bonds issued under Sections 3 through 18 of
Chapter 541, Laws of 2001, as amended by Chapter 540, Laws of 2002, as amended
by Chapter 519, Laws of 2003, as amended by Chapter 1, Laws of 2004 Third
Extraordinary Session, as amended by Chapter 538, Laws of 2006, as amended by
Section 1 of Chapter 607, Laws of 2007, and are not used within four (4) years
after the date such bond proceeds are deposited into the special fund, then the
Mississippi * * * Development Authority shall provide an accounting
of such unused monies to the State Bond Commission.
(b) Monies in the
special fund which are derived from proceeds of bonds issued after April 9,
2002, may be used to reimburse reasonable actual and necessary costs incurred
by the Mississippi * * * Development Authority in providing assistance
directly related to a project described in subsection (1) of this section for
which grant funds are provided under this section from the use of proceeds of
such bonds. Reimbursement may be made only until such time as the project is
completed. An accounting of actual costs incurred for which reimbursement is
sought shall be maintained for each project by the Mississippi * * * Development Authority.
Reimbursement of reasonable actual and necessary costs for a project shall not
exceed three percent (3%) of the proceeds of bonds issued for such project.
Monies authorized for a particular project may not be used to reimburse
administrative costs for unrelated projects. This paragraph (b) shall be
repealed from and after July 1, 2018.
(3) The Mississippi * * * Development Authority is
expressly authorized and empowered to receive and expend any local or other
source funds in connection with the expenditure of funds provided for in this
section. The expenditure of money deposited into the special fund shall be
under the direction of the Mississippi * * * Development Authority,
and such funds shall be paid by the State Treasurer upon warrants issued by the
Department of Finance and Administration upon request of the Mississippi * * * Development Authority,
which warrants shall be issued upon requisitions signed by the Executive
Director of the Mississippi * * * Development Authority,
or his or her designee.
(4) The Mississippi * * * Development Authority
shall adopt necessary rules and regulations to govern the administration of the
program described in subsection (1) of this section, including, but not limited
to, rules and regulations governing applications for grants and rules and
regulations providing for the distribution of grant funds. The Mississippi * * * Development Authority
shall comply with the provisions of the Mississippi Administrative Procedures
Law.
SECTION 7. Section 39-27-1, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:
39-27-1. (1) There is created the Mississippi Blues Commission, hereinafter referred to as the "commission." The commission may accept and expend grants and private donations from any source, including federal, state, public and private entities, to assist it to carry out its functions.
(2) For purposes of this chapter, the term "blues" shall mean African-American roots music and the culture that created it.
(3) The powers, functions and duties of the commission shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
(a) To study, deliberate and report to the Governor and the Legislature on the best method or plan to market and foster an appreciation of the blues, to include tourism, academic study and blues archives, blues historical preservation, blues cultural education and the support of performing artists. The marketing plan shall be designed to attract tourists, conferences, music performances, filmmakers and others for the purpose of economic development of all geographic areas of the state, through the promotion of the blues and the heritage and culture that produced the blues, and to analyze the tourism potential of the blues for Mississippi.
(b) To make an inventory of blues "assets" that make up the blues and blues culture that could be developed into a program for domestic and international tourism, and opportunities for investment.
(c) To establish a statewide Mississippi "Blues Trail" infrastructure to offer to tourists and targeted groups a structured tour of Mississippi blues historical sites and performance venues.
(d) To coordinate with
the Division of Tourism of the Mississippi Development Authority, the
Department of Archives and History, the Mississippi Department of
Transportation, the Mississippi Educational Television Authority, the State
Institutions of Higher Learning, the Center for the Study of Southern Culture
at the University of Mississippi, the University Center for Economic
Development at Mississippi Valley State University, the Delta Center for Culture
and Learning at Delta State University, the Delta Blues Museum, the Delta Music
Institute * * * and similar organizations in the sharing
of resources and information in order to ensure a comprehensive approach to marketing
the blues and blues culture in Mississippi.
(e) To make recommendations regarding the establishment of, and budgeting for, a permanent Mississippi Office of the Blues as an agency of state government with an executive director and appropriate staff to carry out the marketing plan developed by the commission. To the extent practical, any office shall be located at an existing public or private location which is appropriate to the blues or blues culture in Mississippi, with minimal cost to the state.
(f) To coordinate the blues marketing plan with any existing state historic preservation programs, in order to:
(i) Identify and preserve blues historic properties or sites;
(ii) Determine the eligibility of those properties or sites for listing on the National Register;
(iii) Prepare nominations of those properties or sites for inclusion on the National Register;
(iv) Maintain blues historical and archaeological data bases; and
(v) Evaluate those properties and sites for eligibility for state and federal preservation incentives.
(g) To raise and expend grant funds to provide assistance to any blues musicians in need.
(4) The commission shall be composed of the following members:
(a) The Director of the Division of Tourism of the Mississippi Development Authority;
(b) The Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, or his designee;
(c) The * * * Chair of the
Mississippi Arts * * *
Advisory Council, or his designee;
(d) The Executive Director of the Mississippi Educational Television Authority, or his designee;
(e) The Director of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi;
(f) Until April 10, 2008, the Director of the University Center for Economic Development at Mississippi Valley State University, and after April 10, 2008, a person designated by the President of Mississippi Valley State University;
(g) The Director of the Delta Center for Culture and Learning at Delta State University;
(h) The President of the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center;
(i) The State Director of the USDA Rural Development Agency;
(j) Two (2) members of the Mississippi Senate designated by the Lieutenant Governor, who shall serve on a nonvoting basis;
(k) Two (2) members of the Mississippi House of Representatives designated by the Speaker of the House, who shall serve on a nonvoting basis;
(l) Two (2) members appointed by the Governor, who shall have experience in cultural affairs or tourism development in the Mississippi Delta; and
(m) Four (4) members appointed by the Governor from the state at large, who shall have demonstrated a commitment to the understanding and promotion of the blues.
(5) The Governor shall designate one (1) commission member to serve as chairman for a term concurrent with that of the Governor. The commission shall meet upon the call of the chairman not later than August 1, 2004, and shall organize for business by adopting internal organizational procedures necessary for efficient operation of the commission, including officers, quorum requirements and policies for any commission staff. Each member of the commission shall designate necessary staff of his or her respective agency, department, university or business entity, as the case may be, to provide administrative support to assist the commission in performing its duties and responsibilities. The commission shall meet and conduct business at least quarterly each year. Meetings of the commission shall be open to the public and opportunity for public comment shall be made available.
(6) Members of the commission shall receive no compensation for their services.
(7) The commission shall submit a report, including any proposed legislation, to the Governor and to the Legislature before the convening of the 2009 Regular Session. The report shall include a comprehensive state plan for marketing the blues as specifically provided above.
(8) All departments, boards, agencies, officers and institutions of the state, and all subdivisions thereof, shall cooperate with the commission in carrying out its purposes under this chapter.
(9) Any funds or donations received by the commission shall be deposited into a special fund which is created in the State Treasury. The fund shall be maintained by the State Treasurer as a special fund, separate and apart from the General Fund of the state. Unexpended amounts remaining in the special fund at the end of a fiscal year shall not lapse into the State General Fund, and any interest earned or investment earnings on amounts in the fund shall be deposited to the credit of the special fund.
Monies in the fund shall be expended by the Department of Finance and Administration after receipt of requisitions submitted by the appropriate person designated by the commission. Monies in the special fund may be used by the commission in carrying out its responsibilities under this chapter.
SECTION 8. Section 39-32-1, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:
39-32-1. (1) There is hereby created the Mississippi Country and Western Music Commission, hereinafter referred to as the "commission." The commission may accept and expend grants and private donations from any source, including federal, state, public and private entities, to assist it to carry out its functions.
(2) For purposes of this chapter, the term "country and western music" shall mean country and western, blue grass and related music genre and the culture that created it.
(3) The powers, functions and duties of the commission shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a) To study, deliberate and report to the Governor and the Legislature on or before January 1, 2012, on the best method to market and foster an appreciation of country and western music, to include tourism, academic study and country and western music archives, country and western music historical preservation, country and western music cultural education and the support of performing artists. Such marketing plan shall be designed to attract tourists, conferences, music performances, filmmakers and others for the purpose of economic development of all geographic areas of the state through the promotion of country and western music and the heritage and culture that produced such, and to analyze the tourism potential of the country and western music for Mississippi.
(b) To make an inventory of country and western music "assets" that make up country and western music and its culture that could be developed into a program for domestic and international tourism, and opportunities for investment.
(c) Coordination with
the Division of Tourism of the Mississippi Development Authority, the
Department of Archives and History, the Mississippi Department of Transportation,
the Mississippi Educational Television Authority, the state institutions of
higher learning, the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University
of Mississippi * * * and similar organizations to share resources
and information in order to ensure a comprehensive approach to marketing the
country and western music culture in Mississippi.
(d) To make recommendations regarding the establishment of, and budgeting for, a permanent Mississippi office of country and western music as an agency of state government with an executive director and appropriate staff to carry out the marketing plan developed by the commission. To the extent practical, any office shall be located at an existing public or private location which is appropriate to the country and western music culture in Mississippi, with minimal cost to the state.
(e) Coordination of the country and western music marketing plan with any existing state historic preservation programs, in order to:
(i) Identify and preserve country and western music historic properties;
(ii) Determine the eligibility of such properties for listing on the National Register;
(iii) Prepare nominations of such sites for inclusion on the National Register;
(iv) Maintenance of country and western music historical and archaeological data bases; and
(v) Evaluation of such sites for eligibility for state and federal preservation incentives.
(f) To implement and continue the development and creation of the Mississippi Country Music Trail as outlined in Section 39-33-1, provide oversight of the trail and its infrastructure, and explore funding opportunities to support continued implementation.
(4) The commission shall be composed of the following members:
(a) The Director of the Division of Tourism of the Mississippi Development Authority;
(b) The Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, or his designee;
(c) The * * * Chair of the
Mississippi Arts * * *
Advisory Council, or his designee;
(d) The Executive Director of the Mississippi Educational Television Authority, or his designee;
(e) The Chairman of the Board of the Southern Arts and Entertainment Center, or his designee;
(f) The Director of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi;
(g) The State Director of the USDA Rural Development Agency;
(h) Two (2) members of the Mississippi Senate designated by the Lieutenant Governor, who shall serve on a nonvoting basis;
(i) Two (2) members of the Mississippi House of Representatives designated by the Speaker of the House, who shall serve on a nonvoting basis;
(j) Two (2) members appointed by the Governor, who shall have experience in cultural affairs or tourism development in East Central Mississippi; and
(k) Four (4) members appointed by the Governor from the state at large, who shall have demonstrated a commitment to the understanding and promotion of country and western music.
(5) The Governor shall designate one (1) commission member to serve as chairman for a term concurrent with that of the Governor. The commission shall meet upon the call of the chairman not later than July 1, 2011, and shall organize for business by adopting internal organizational procedures necessary for efficient operation of the commission, including officers, quorum requirements and policies for any commission staff. Each member of the commission shall designate necessary staff of their departments to provide administrative support to assist the commission in performing its duties and responsibilities. The commission shall meet and conduct business at least quarterly. Meetings of the commission shall be open to the public and opportunity for public comment shall be made available.
(6) Members of the commission shall receive no compensation for their services.
(7) The commission shall submit a report, including any proposed legislation, to the Governor and to the Legislature before the convening of the 2012 Regular Session. The report shall include a comprehensive state plan for marketing country and western music history as specifically provided above.
(8) All departments, boards, agencies, officers and institutions of the state and all subdivisions thereof shall cooperate with the commission in carrying out its purposes under this chapter.
(9) Any funds or donations received by the commission shall be deposited into a special fund which is hereby created in the State Treasury, and disbursement therefrom shall be made upon warrants by the Department of Finance and Administration after receipt of requisitions submitted by the appropriate person designated by the commission. Monies in the special fund may be used by the commission in carrying out its responsibilities under this chapter.
SECTION 9. Section 39-33-1, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:
39-33-1. The Division of Tourism of the Mississippi Development Authority is authorized and directed to do the following:
(a) To make an inventory of country music "assets" that make up the country music culture that could be developed into a program for domestic and international tourism, and opportunities for investment.
(b) To establish a statewide Mississippi "Country Music Trail" infrastructure to offer to tourists and target groups a structured tour of Mississippi country music historical sites and performance venues.
(c) To designate specific sites for the erection of appropriate "Mississippi Country Music Trail" markers to offer to tourists and targeted groups a structured tour of Mississippi country music historical sites and performance venues. The division shall be authorized to purchase appropriate Mississippi Country Music Trail markers from any of its available funds. The texts for the Mississippi Country Music Trail markers shall be approved by the division. The Mississippi Department of Transportation shall cooperate with the division by erecting and maintaining the markers that have been approved by the division.
(d) To coordinate the
Mississippi Country Music Trail program with the Mississippi Department of
Archives and History, the Mississippi Department of Transportation, the
Mississippi Educational Television Authority, the Board of Trustees of State
Institutions of Higher Learning, the Jimmie Rogers Museum, the Center for the
Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi, the Delta Center
for Culture and Learning at Delta State University * * * and similar
organizations to share resources and information in order to ensure a
comprehensive approach to marketing the country music and country music culture
in Mississippi.
(e) To coordinate the Mississippi Country Music Trail marketing plan with any existing state historic preservation program, in order to identify and preserve country music historic properties, and determine the eligibility of such properties for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, and prepare nominations of such sites.
SECTION 10. Section 57-11-19, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:
57-11-19. The Mississippi
Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, * * * the
Mississippi Department of Education, the Department of Human Services, the
Mississippi Extension Service, the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and
Commerce, the Mississippi * * *Department of Economic and Community Development Development
Authority, and the Mississippi Fair Commission may cooperate with the
marketing council in carrying out the purposes of Sections 57-11-15 through 57-11-21.
SECTION 11. Section 39-7-5, Mississippi Code of 1972, which authorizes the Mississippi Arts Commission to employ an executive director and other officers, experts and employees, and fix their salaries, is repealed.
SECTION 12. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2017.
