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MS HR169

Resolution

Status

Failed

4/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Bell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Department of Finance and Administration to develop a master plan for state-owned land bordered by North State Street, East Woodrow Wilson Avenue, North Mill Street, and Taylor Street in Jackson, with a report due to the Legislature by January 1, 2027

  • Requires the report to include recommendations for a multi-purpose stadium with minimum 30,000 seating capacity on or near Jackson State University's campus for football, soccer, and other sporting events

  • Mandates Jackson State University provide proof of at least $50,000,000 in committed funds from private, local, or federal sources by January 1, 2027

  • Authorizes Jackson State University to lease stadium naming rights for up to 20 years to public, private, commercial, or charitable entities, subject to Board of Trustees approval

  • Appropriates $400,000 from the Capital Expense Fund to the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning to cover costs associated with the report and related activities

Legislative Description

City of Jackson; declare that certain property be sold and/or leased for the benefit of creating value of.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

4/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/30/2026

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