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SB2594Introduced in the Senate

Mississippi Antiquities Law; amend to provide certain exemptions for universities and colleges.

Failed

Introduced by Bart Williams, District 15

What does this bill do?

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Official description

An Act To Amend Section 39-7-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define "blight"; To Amend Section 39-17-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow The Board To Grant Permits For The Purpose Of Demolishing All Or Portions Of Certain Blighted Buildings Or Property; To Amend Section 39-7-22, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Protect Structures Potentially Eligible For Designation As Mississippi Landmarks; To Amend Section 29-5-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Finance And Administration To Retain Architects, Engineers And Other Professionals For The Purposes Of Assessing Certain Buildings Designated As Mississippi Landmarks; To Bring Forward Sections 39-7-11, 39-7-13, 39-7-15, 39-7-17, 39-7-21, 39-7-23, 39-7-25, 39-7-27, 39-7-29, 39-7-31, 39-7-33, 39-7-35, 39-7-37, 39-7-39, 39-7-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.

Where it stands

Died In Committee

March 3, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Passed As Amended · February 9, 2026

47

Yes

5

No

0

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Bill history

  1. Referred To Public Property

  2. Title Suff Do Pass

  3. Amended

  4. Passed As Amended

  5. Transmitted To House

  6. Referred To Public Property;Appropriations A

  7. DR - TSDPAA: PP To AP

  8. Died In Committee

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