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MS HB1128

Bill

Status

Failed

3/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Billy Calvert

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 39-25-1 of Mississippi Code to change the utility payment requirement for the Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Center in Meridian from mandatory ("shall") to optional ("may")

  • The nonprofit corporation leasing the Center will no longer be contractually required to pay all utility costs incurred by the facility

  • The Department of Finance and Administration retains authority to lease the state-owned Center to a nonprofit for up to 50 years and may establish terms of the agreement

  • The Center serves as an educational and entertainment facility celebrating Mississippi's arts legacy, including a Hall of Fame, Walk of Fame, auditorium, and recording facilities

  • Effective date: July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Center lease contract; remove requirement that the leasing nonprofit organization shall be responsible for utility payments.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Tourism2/15/2022
Tourism1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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