Mississippi Energy Infrastructure Fund; create.

SB 2612 creates the Mississippi Energy Infrastructure Fund within the state treasury to support energy-related infrastructure projects. The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) administers the fund, providing grants or loans to local entities (like counties or municipalities) for approved projects that improve energy infrastructure - such as transmission lines, substations, or equipment - aimed at boosting economic development. Projects must demonstrate "significant regional impact" or enhance site marketability, and electric utilities are explicitly barred from direct funding. The fund’s unspent balances carry over annually, and the MDA must report yearly on its use, with strict application requirements for applicants.