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MS HB1176

Bill

Status

Failed

3/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Billy Broomfield

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes airport authorities in Mississippi to sell and dispose of surplus personal property through Internet web services, including auction websites, for cash or electronic fund transfers.

  • Requires airport authorities to publish notice of intent to sell property via Internet at least once weekly for three consecutive weeks in a county newspaper (or newspaper with general circulation in the county).

  • Specifies that notices must include the authority's intention to sell, the Internet listing location, and the closing date and time of the online sale.

  • Maintains existing sale procedures by appraisal, sealed competitive bids, and public cash sales as alternative methods for disposing of airport property.

  • Takes effect upon passage and applies to sales of personal property only, with exemptions for sales to other public entities where authorities may determine their own terms.

Legislative Description

Airport authorities; authorize sale of surplus property by using an Internet web service that is made available to the public.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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