MS HB524

Amends Mississippi Code sections 29-5-2, 29-5-81, and 29-5-161 to clarify the Department of Finance and Administration's authority over state real properties in Jackson and other locations.

Adds specific state properties to the department's inventory including the Mississippi Museum Complex, GM&O Depot, former Naval Reserve Center, and several street addresses in Jackson, while removing references to certain properties.

Expands the department's supervision to include all state-owned or leased buildings on seat of government property and adds five facilities under department responsibility: NASA Shared Services Center at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame, Mississippi Crafts Center, Mississippi Children's Museum, and Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Center.

Removes authority previously granted to the Department of Finance and Administration to enter into lease or rental agreements with private entities providing healthcare and wellness services to state employees for space in the Robert G. Clark, Jr. Building.

Updates the definition of "government building" in smoking prohibition laws to reference the expanded list of buildings under departmental supervision.