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MS HR137

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Scott Bounds

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes voluntary conservation easements as important tools for creating wildlife habitats on private lands, supporting hunting opportunities and environmental benefits
  • Affirms conservation easements as free-market, incentive-based contracts that allow landowners to monetize environmental and habitat values while protecting private property rights
  • Supports both termed and perpetual conservation easements to help agricultural producers maintain operations, pass land to heirs, and keep land in agricultural production
  • Honors the National Assembly of Sportsmen's Caucuses for their work protecting wildlife habitats and private property rights in Mississippi

Legislative Description

Voluntary conservation easements; support use of as a tool to provide wildlife habitats.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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