HB 1319 Mississippi House · 2025 Regular Session

Claiborne County Risk Compensation Fund Act; create.

HB 1319 creates a special "Claiborne County Risk Compensation Fund" in the state treasury, funded by 15% of nuclear in lieu tax revenue (per amended Section 27-35-309) and annual contributions from electrical utilities benefiting from the Grand Gulf Nuclear Power Plant ($0.02 per kWh and a percentage of the plant's assessed value). The fund must support safety, healthcare, education, and infrastructure projects directly benefiting Claiborne County residents. An advisory committee - comprising county officials, an Entergy representative, and a public member - oversees fund disbursements, while the Department of Revenue administers the fund and requires triennial independent audits. This bill specifically targets Claiborne County, the host community of the Grand Gulf Nuclear Power Plant, to address local risks tied to the facility's operations.
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Introduced Jan 20, 2025 Last action Feb 4, 2025
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