SB2599Introduced in the Senate
DPS property in Lauderdale County, Mississippi; authorize DFA to sell and convey.
Introduced by Jeff Tate, District 33
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
Writing a plain-English summary of this bill… this can take a few seconds the first time.
Official description
An Act To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration, Acting On Behalf Of The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety (dps), To Sell And Convey Or Lease Real Property And Improvements Thereon In Lauderdale County, Mississippi, To Compass Datacenters Jan I, Llc; To Require The Dfa To Obtain A Proper Legal Description Of The Property Prior To Sale And Include It In The Deed Or Instrument Of Conveyance; To Require That The Property Be Sold For Fair Market Value As Determined By The Average Of Two Appraisals By Qualified Appraisers Who Are Certified And Licensed By The Mississippi Real Estate Appraiser Licensing And Certification Board; To Stipulate That Compass Datacenters Jan I, Llc, Shall Pay Any And All Closing Costs; To Authorize The Dfa To Correct Any Discrepancies In The Legal Descriptions Of The Property Or Purchasing Entity Provided In This Act; To Require All Monies Derived From The Sale Or Lease Of The Property To Be Deposited In The State General Fund; To Name Newly Constructed Dps Facilities In Lauderdale County; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor
April 8, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Conference Report Adopted · March 30, 2026
52
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
52 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael McLendon | 1 | Yes |
| Theresa Gillespie Isom | 2 | Yes |
| Kathy Chism | 3 | Yes |
| Rita Potts Parks | 4 | Yes |
| Daniel Sparks | 5 | Yes |
| Chad Mcmahan | 6 | Yes |
| Hob Bryan | 7 | Yes |
| Benjamin Suber | 8 | Yes |
| Nicole Boyd | 9 | Yes |
| Neil Whaley | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred To Public Property
Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
Committee Substitute Adopted
Amended
Passed As Amended
Transmitted To House
Referred To Public Property;Appropriations A
DR - TSDPAA: PP To AP
DR - TSDPAA: AP To PP
Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
Amended
Passed As Amended
Returned For Concurrence
Decline to Concur/Invite Conf
Conferees Named Barrett,Tate,Hickman
Conferees Named Bennett,Newman,Smith
Conference Report Filed
Conference Report Filed
Conference Report Adopted
Conference Report Adopted
Enrolled Bill Signed
Enrolled Bill Signed
Approved by Governor
Verify the information
Our commitment to neutrality
We provide factual information only. We never tell you which politicians or bills to support, and we do not rank, score, or endorse anyone.