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MS HB1374

Bill

Status

Failed

3/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Sherra Hillman Lane

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 19-29-9 to allow regional railroad authorities to accept representatives from any political subdivision or state instrumentality as nonvoting commissioners through discretionary resolution adoption.

  • Nonvoting commissioners appointed under this provision serve terms designated by the regional railroad authority and may be removed before term expiration according to established procedures.

  • Change applies to regional railroad authorities formed by two or more counties with railroad properties and facilities, or where such properties previously existed but were abandoned after February 5, 1976.

  • Effective July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Regional railroad authorities; allow to accept representatives from certain governing authorities as nonvoting commissioners.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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