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MS SB2978

Bill

Status

Failed

3/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Willie Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the minimum initial lease period for agricultural leases on Mississippi Department of Corrections land from three years to one year
  • Maximum lease term of eight years for agricultural purposes remains unchanged
  • Commissioner of Corrections must determine which land is needed for security and Prison Agricultural Enterprises before recommending surplus land for leasing
  • Department of Finance and Administration retains authority to lease recommended penitentiary land, subject to Public Procurement Review Board approval
  • Effective date of July 1, 2010; passed the Mississippi Senate during the 2010 Regular Session

Legislative Description

Corrections; revise initial period for agricultural leases.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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