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AI Summary
The bill creates a Technology Innovation Fund to support tech-driven projects, enhance service delivery, promote equitable access to technology, and improve cybersecurity in Mississippi.
Business Impact
If you operate a tech project in Mississippi, you must apply for funding from the Technology Innovation Fund to support your initiatives.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
Mississippi's HB1489 establishes a Technology Innovation Fund to enhance service delivery through technology. It supports projects utilizing AI, blockchain, cloud computing, and data analytics, fostering collaboration between public and private sectors. This initiative also emphasizes equitable access to technology for underserved communities and aims to enhance cybersecurity and protect state digital infrastructure.
Key Provisions
- Establishes the Technology Innovation Fund to support tech-driven projects.
- Administered by the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services.
- Eligible applicants include government agencies, educational institutions, and non-profits.
- Funding mechanisms include initial appropriations and revenue from cloud services.
- Requires periodic reporting on funded projects for accountability.
- Initial funding of $5 million from the State General Fund for fiscal year 2026.
- Supports projects utilizing AI, blockchain, cloud computing, and data analytics.
- Aims to enhance cybersecurity and protect state digital infrastructure.
Latest Legislative Action
Died In Committee
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Zuber R | Sponsor | HD-113 |
Compliance Checklist
Apply for funding from the Technology Innovation Fund
Who: Eligible entities including state agencies and educational institutions
Deadline: As specified in future funding announcements
Penalty: Ineligibility for funding if not applied
Who: Eligible entities including state agencies and educational institutions
Deadline: As specified in future funding announcements
Penalty: Ineligibility for funding if not applied
Provide periodic reports on funded projects
Who: Recipients of funding
Deadline: As required by the chief information officer
Penalty: Potential loss of future funding
Who: Recipients of funding
Deadline: As required by the chief information officer
Penalty: Potential loss of future funding
Full Legal Analysis
HB1489 establishes the Technology Innovation Fund, administered by the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services, to provide financial support for technology-driven projects. The fund aims to address critical needs, improve service delivery, enhance cybersecurity, and protect state digital infrastructure. It fosters collaboration among public and private entities. Eligible applicants include state and local agencies, educational institutions, non-profits, and private sector entities partnering with public agencies. The bill outlines funding mechanisms, including initial appropriations and revenue from cloud services, while requiring accountability through periodic reporting on funded projects. The fund is initially capitalized with $5 million from the State General Fund for fiscal year 2026, with additional funding sources identified for future sustainability.
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