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MS HB409
Bill
Status
2/14/2013
Primary Sponsor
George Flaggs
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 47-4-1 of Mississippi Code to authorize a private entity, the Department of Corrections, and/or Leflore County to enter into contracts for housing federal inmates at a private correctional facility in Leflore County.
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Permits lease agreements for conveyance of real or personal property (including ground leases, subleases, and leaseback arrangements) with a maximum term of 40 years to support federal inmate housing facilities.
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Authorizes the Department of Corrections to enter agreements on behalf of the State of Mississippi for contracts and property conveyances related to federal inmate housing.
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Allows a Leflore County jail to be located on or adjacent to the correctional facility site as part of the project.
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Takes effect July 1, 2013; provisions of this section supersede inconsistent provisions in other laws.
Legislative Description
Department of Corrections; authorize to contract for the housing of federal inmates at certain private correctional facility.
Last Action
Died On Calendar
2/14/2013