SB2397

Authority of Secretary of State to approve leases on Public Trust Tidelands; clarify.

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Mississippi SB2397 clarifies authority over Public Trust Tidelands and gaming site leases.

Mississippi SB2397 amends state law to clarify the authority of the Secretary of State over Public Trust Tidelands and the leasing process for gaming sites. The Secretary of State must approve leases for gaming sites on Public Trust Tidelands, overriding any other local authority. The bill also sets specific conditions for gaming site approvals, including distance from the mean high-water line and property control requirements. It further defines terms like "Public Trust Tidelands" and "mean high-water line" and outlines the process for lease renewals and adjustments.

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History

Feb 3

Senate

Died In Committee

Jan 19

Senate

Referred To Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency