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MS HB278

Bill

Status

Failed

6/9/2020

Primary Sponsor

Manly Barton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 29-3-63 of Mississippi Code to allow boards of education to lease or extend leases on sixteenth section land classified as industrial, commercial, or recreational to municipalities or counties at rates below the standard 5% minimum of current market value.

  • Permits reduced lease rates only when the municipality or county uses the leased land for a public purpose.

  • Maintains the standard 5% minimum annual rental requirement for leases with private parties and non-public entities.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2020.

Legislative Description

Sixteenth section land; authorize leasing of certain land by cities/counties for less than minimum percentage of market value under certain circumstances.

Last Action

Died In Committee

6/9/2020

Committee Referrals

Education5/12/2020
Municipalities1/27/2020

Full Bill Text

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