MS HB1247

Authorizes the University of Southern Mississippi to lease and sublease property at the Mississippi State Port Authority in Gulfport, with leases not to exceed 40 years and protected from cancellation by successor boards

Authorizes the Department of Mental Health to sell a state-owned 8,000 square foot building on 3.6 acres at 5800 North Hills Street in Meridian, formerly used as Community Residential Services Division offices

Authorizes the Department of Mental Health to sell a state-owned 3,800 square foot building on 1 acre at 851 Northside Drive in Newton, formerly an Alzheimer's unit

Requires both mental health properties to be sold at fair market value based on the average of two certified appraisals, with proceeds deposited into a special fund for East Mississippi State Hospital

Authorizes Tallahatchie County to convey, lease, or transfer the Second Judicial Courthouse in Sumner, the Emmett Till Interpretive Center annex, and Graball Landing to the federal government or historical preservation nonprofits