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MS HB1963

Bill

Status

Passed

4/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Josh Hawkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Board of Supervisors of Panola County to construct or acquire a county jail anywhere within the county, notwithstanding Section 19-7-1 of Mississippi Code.

  • Allows Panola County to enter into lease agreements or lease-purchase arrangements for up to 30 years to fund acquisition, maintenance, construction, or equipping of law enforcement, public safety, and county jail facilities.

  • Extends lease-purchase authority to include infrastructure improvements and access road improvements related to the law enforcement and public safety facility or county jail facility.

  • Takes effect upon passage.

Legislative Description

Panola County; authorize to construct or acquire jail anywhere in county and authorize certain lease-purchase agreement.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Local and Private3/24/2025
Local and Private Legislation3/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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