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MississippiSB 25962026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

MDOT; authorize the transfer and conveyance of certain real property to the City of Ridgeland.

Sponsored By: J. Walter Michel (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Public Property

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.

Gulfport gets donated land, utilities and minerals kept

Beginning July 1, 2026, the state donates two named parcels in Gulfport to the city. The city can use them for public use or offer them for private sale. Existing utilities on, under, or above the land stay under the utility owners’ control, and the city cannot force a move without agreement. The state keeps all mineral rights. If the city chooses to sell, MDOT has the first chance to buy. MDOT can correct legal descriptions to complete the transfer.

State can sell listed properties at market

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Mississippi Development Authority can sell, lease, or dispose of listed tracts in Lowndes County and Columbus. Any sale price must be at least the average of two certified appraisals, with one appraiser chosen by DFA or MDA. MDA may pay closing and title costs needed to complete deals. Sale proceeds go to the Existing Industry Productivity Loan Program Bond Sinking Fund. DFA and MDA can correct legal descriptions to avoid delays.

State gives Ridgeland land, keeps minerals

Beginning July 1, 2026, the state donates a 3.2393‑acre MDOT parcel in Ridgeland to the city at no cost. The state keeps all mineral rights under the land. MDOT can fix any mistakes in the legal description to complete the transfer.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • J. Walter Michel

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Albert Butler

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 340 • No: 1

House vote • 3/30/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 120 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/29/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 50 • No: 0

House vote • 3/4/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 118 • No: 1

Senate vote • 2/4/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 52 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    4/8/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/2/2026House

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/2/2026Senate

  4. Conference Report Adopted

    3/30/2026House

  5. Conference Report Adopted

    3/29/2026Senate

  6. Conference Report Filed

    3/26/2026Senate

  7. Conference Report Filed

    3/26/2026House

  8. Conferees Named Bennett,Newman,Gibbs (72nd)

    3/12/2026House

  9. Conferees Named Barrett,Michel,Blackmon

    3/11/2026Senate

  10. Decline to Concur/Invite Conf

    3/10/2026Senate

  11. Returned For Concurrence

    3/5/2026House

  12. Passed As Amended

    3/4/2026House

  13. Amended

    3/4/2026House

  14. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

    2/25/2026House

  15. Referred To Public Property

    2/6/2026House

  16. Transmitted To House

    2/6/2026Senate

  17. Passed As Amended

    2/4/2026Senate

  18. Amended

    2/4/2026Senate

  19. Committee Substitute Adopted

    2/4/2026Senate

  20. Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub

    1/29/2026Senate

  21. Referred To Public Property

    1/19/2026Senate

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