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MS HB474
MS HB474Natural Resource Camp Pilot Program Act of 2026; establish for students in Lee and Monroe counties.
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Establish The Natural Resource Camp Pilot Program Act Of 2026 For Students In Lee And Monroe Counties; To Provide The Purpose Of The Program; To Provide That The Program Shall Be A Three-year Program Administered Jointly By The Boards Of Supervisors Of Lee And Monroe Counties; To Require The Boards To Submit An Annual Report On The Program To The Legislature; To Provide That The Program Is Subject To Receiving Funds Appropriated By The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a three-year pilot program called the "Natural Resource Camp Pilot Program Act of 2026" for students in Lee and Monroe counties, Mississippi, aimed at educating them about the importance of soil, water, plants, animals, air, maintaining a healthy environment, and the value of land ownership. The program will be jointly managed by the boards of supervisors of both counties and will only proceed if sufficient funds are appropriated by the Legislature or received through gifts or donations. The boards of supervisors are required to submit an annual report to the Legislature detailing student and staff numbers, program costs, effectiveness, improvement recommendations, and projections for statewide expansion. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0474.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0400-0499/HB0474IN.htm |
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