SB2679Introduced in the Senate
Mississippi Land Bank Act; local government transfer vacant and abandoned property to.
Introduced by Chris Johnson, District 45
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Create The "mississippi Land Bank Act" To Promote Returning Blighted Or Abandoned Properties To Commerce Through The Creation Of Land Banks By Local Governments, Acting Individually Or Cooperatively With Other Local Governments; To Provide For The Powers And Duties Of Land Banks; To Authorize Land Banks To Acquire, Develop, And Dispose Of Property; To Authorize Land Banks To Perform Related Functions, Such As Managing Property Owned By The Land Bank, Quieting And Confirming Title To Property, Establishing Redevelopment And Financing Structures (including Those To Facilitate Tax Credits And Subsidiary Entities), Financing Redevelopment, Issuing Bonds, And Accepting Tax Forfeited Properties From The Secretary Of State; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
March 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Passed As Amended · February 12, 2026
45
Yes
7
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.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael McLendon | 1 | No |
| Theresa Gillespie Isom | 2 | Yes |
| Kathy Chism | 3 | No |
| Rita Potts Parks | 4 | Yes |
| Daniel Sparks | 5 | Yes |
| Chad Mcmahan | 6 | Yes |
| Hob Bryan | 7 | Yes |
| Benjamin Suber | 8 | No |
| Nicole Boyd | 9 | Yes |
| Neil Whaley | 10 | No |
Bill history
Referred To Municipalities;Finance
DR - TSDP: MU To FI
Title Suff Do Pass
Amended
Passed As Amended
Motion to Reconsider Entered
Reconsidered
Amended
Passed As Amended
Transmitted To House
Referred To State Affairs;Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency
Died In Committee
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