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MS SB2534

Bill

Status

Enrolled

4/23/2012

Primary Sponsor

Chris Massey

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new Section 17-25-25 establishing uniform requirements for counties, municipalities, and school boards to sell or dispose of personal property through public sale with at least 10 days' notice posted at three public locations.

  • Allows governing authorities to designate the method for receiving bids, including sealed envelopes, electronic bids, or other methods that promote open competition.

  • Permits private sales of personal property valued at $1,000 or less with unanimous approval of governing authority members.

  • Allows disposal of personal property with zero fair market value (as documented in official minutes) without competitive bidding, provided no official or employee derives personal economic benefit.

  • Authorizes transfer of personal property to federal agencies, other governmental authorities, or state agencies if property may be beneficial to them, consistent with existing law.

Legislative Description

Local governments; enact uniform rules for the sale or disposal of personal property owned by a county, city or school board.

Last Action

Due From Governor 05/01/12

4/25/2012

Full Bill Text

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