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MS SB2621

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Melanie Sojourner

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits transfer of property acquired through eminent domain to private persons, entities, or businesses for 10 years after acquisition.

  • Exempts drainage and levee facilities, roads and bridges, flood control projects, seawalls, dams, toll roads, public airports, public ports, and public utilities infrastructure from the 10-year transfer restriction.

  • Exempts eminent domain use for removing public nuisances, structures beyond repair or unfit for habitation, acquiring abandoned property, or eliminating direct threats to public health or safety.

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

  • Takes effect only if Section 17A of the Mississippi Constitution is declared unconstitutional or its enforcement is restricted or enjoined by court order.

Legislative Description

Eminent domain; codify constitutional amendment.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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