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MississippiSB 22632025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Approval of oyster leases by the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources; clarify authority.

Sponsored By: Philman A. Ladner (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Marine ResourcesPorts and Marine Resources

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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More oyster lease options, with access limits

Beginning July 1, 2025, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources can lease up to 80% of available permitted oyster areas. Leased areas are reserved for leaseholders; unleased permitted areas remain open to the public. The department can choose applicants without oyster-growing experience if they show financial stability. This option applies only when no experienced applicant has requested the area. Current oyster-leasing rules also apply to leases made before April 17, 2023, which the department must revise as needed.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Philman A. Ladner

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 329 • No: 3

House vote • 4/1/2025

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 115 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/1/2025

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 46 • No: 3

House vote • 3/5/2025

Passed As Amended

Yes: 118 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/5/2025

Passed

Yes: 50 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    4/10/2025legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/7/2025House

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/7/2025Senate

  4. Motion to Reconsider Tabled

    4/2/2025House

  5. Conference Report Adopted

    4/1/2025Senate

  6. Motion to Reconsider Entered (Anderson (122nd), Hulum)

    4/1/2025House

  7. Conference Report Adopted

    4/1/2025House

  8. Conference Report Filed

    3/31/2025Senate

  9. Conference Report Filed

    3/31/2025House

  10. Conferees Named Anderson (122nd),Ladner,McKnight

    3/18/2025House

  11. Conferees Named Thompson,England,Ladner

    3/17/2025Senate

  12. Decline to Concur/Invite Conf

    3/7/2025Senate

  13. Returned For Concurrence

    3/6/2025House

  14. Passed As Amended

    3/5/2025House

  15. Amended

    3/5/2025House

  16. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

    2/27/2025House

  17. Referred To Marine Resources

    2/10/2025House

  18. Transmitted To House

    2/6/2025Senate

  19. Passed

    2/5/2025Senate

  20. Committee Substitute Adopted

    2/5/2025Senate

  21. Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub

    2/4/2025Senate

  22. Referred To Ports and Marine Resources

    1/20/2025Senate

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