MS HB153

Authorizes municipalities to provide tax-forfeited lands and buildings to full-time police officers as part of their compensation package.

Requires the housing agreement and land use to terminate within 30 days of officer employment termination, with municipalities having discretion to offer the land for sale at fair market price.

Empowers the Secretary of State to promulgate rules allowing donation of tax-forfeited lands to municipalities that establish police officer housing programs.

Amends Mississippi Code Sections 25-19-1, 7-11-11, 21-33-71, 21-33-73, and 21-33-75 to permit use of tax-forfeited lands and employer-assisted housing funds for police officer compensation.

Exempts lands used for police officer compensation from state, county, and other taxing district taxes.