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MS SB2524

Bill

Status

Failed

3/10/2023

Primary Sponsor

Tyler McCaughn

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes local boards of education to enter into supply agreements lasting up to 10 years for the sale of wood waste, wood fiber, pulpwood, or biomass from sixteenth section lands.

  • Permits private contracts for these forest products after the Mississippi Forestry Commission provides a written appraisal of the forest products' value and sets a minimum sale price.

  • Allows public contracts for forest products following the existing notice and bidding procedures outlined in current law.

  • Requires all supply agreements to be recommended by the Mississippi Forestry Commission and approved by both the Forestry Commission and Secretary of State.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Sixteenth Section land; authorize long-term contracts for sale of certain forest products.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

3/10/2023

Committee Referrals

Education2/7/2023
Forestry1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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