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MS HB1361

Bill

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Angela Cockerham

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Department of Finance and Administration, with Board of Trustees approval, to sell tax-forfeited real property under Jackson State University's control located in Jackson, Hinds County.

  • Lists 97 specific parcels of real property within defined boundaries in Jackson that may be sold, with all improvements on the properties included in the authorization.

  • Properties may be sold without appraisal and without requiring consideration, with Jackson State University determining the offer process method.

  • Requires three weeks of consecutive public notice through posting in at least three public locations, newspaper publication, and outreach to local homeowners and community organizations before sale.

  • Retains all mineral rights for the State of Mississippi, requires proceeds to benefit Jackson State University, and prohibits university officials from deriving personal economic benefit from sales.

Legislative Description

Jackson State University; authorize to sell certain real property in its possession.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Public Property1/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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