Bill Text: MS SB2892 | 2023 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: City of Vicksburg; authorize to contribute to the creation, development and promotion of the Dr. Jane Ellen McAllister Museum.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-04-03 - Approved by Governor [SB2892 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2023-SB2892-Enrolled.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2023 Regular Session
To: Local and Private
By: Senator(s) Hopson
Senate Bill 2892
(As Sent to Governor)
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI, TO CONTRIBUTE AVAILABLE FUNDS TO THE CREATION, DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF THE DR. JANE ELLEN MCALLISTER MUSEUM FOR THE PURPOSES OF TOURISM AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:
SECTION 1. (1) The governing authorities of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi, are hereby authorized and empowered, in their discretion, to contribute available funds in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) annually to the creation, development and promotion of the Dr. Jane Ellen McAllister Museum, a nonprofit museum, to be located at 1403 Main Steet in Vicksburg, Mississippi, which shall provide economic benefits to the city through tourism while commemorating the accomplishments of Dr. Jane McAllister, the first African American woman to earn a doctorate degree.
(2) In addition to the authority granted under subsection (1) of this section, the governing authorities are authorized to apply for grants to assist with funding for the museum.
(3) This section shall be repealed from and after July 1, 2027.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.
