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MS SB2472

Bill

Status

Failed

2/10/2022

Primary Sponsor

Dennis DeBar

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits property acquired through eminent domain from being transferred to any private person, corporation, public-private partnership, or nongovernmental entity for 10 years after acquisition

  • Exempts infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, toll roads, dams, seawalls, flood control projects, public airports, ports, and harbors from the transfer restriction

  • Exempts utilities and common carriers including telephone, gas, electricity, water, sewer, and liquid hydrocarbon transmission and distribution facilities

  • Allows transfers when eminent domain was used to remove public nuisances, acquire abandoned property, demolish structures unfit for habitation, or eliminate direct threats to public health or safety

  • Codifies Article 3, Section 17A of the Mississippi Constitution into statutory law

Legislative Description

Eminent domain; codify constitutional amendment.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

2/10/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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