Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi HR169: City of Jackson; declare that certain property be sold and/or leased for the benefit of creating value of.
Status: Failed, April 15, 2026
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY BE SOLD AND/OR LEASED FOR THE BENEFIT OF CREATING VALUE WHILE ALSO PRESERVING THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT, PROMOTING ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE AREA, AND CONTRIBUTING TO THE TAX BASE OF THE CITY OF JACKSON.
What the bill says
A resolution declaring that certain property be sold and/or leased for the benefit of creating value while also preserving the local environment, promoting economic growth in the area, and contributing to the tax base of the city of jackson.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY BE SOLD AND/OR LEASED FOR THE BENEFIT OF CREATING VALUE WHILE ALSO PRESERVING THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT, PROMOTING ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE AREA, AND CONTRIBUTING TO THE TAX BASE OF THE CITY OF JACKSON. WHEREAS, the Legislature hereby finds and determines that Veterans Memorial Stadium has served the State of Mississippi for decades as a venue for athletic and civic events; that the city of Jackson needs to expand its property tax base; that the long-term public interest is best served by requiring Jackson State University to develop and maintain a stadium owned and operated by the university, supported by private fundraising and state capital participation subject to appropriation; and that the University of Mississippi Medical Center has an institutional need for property suitable for expansion and related public purposes; and WHEREAS, the Department of Finance and Administration must be authorized and directed to consult with the Board of Trustees of the Institutions of Higher Learning, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson State University, and other relevant agencies and organizations to develop a master plan for the *HR26/R2785* H. R. No. 169 ~ OFFICIAL ~ N1/2 26/HR26/R2785 PAGE 1 (MCL\KW) highest and best use of the land owned by the State of Mississippi and that is bordered by North State Street, East Woodrow Wilson Avenue, …
Sponsors
- Christopher Bell (D, 65) · primary sponsor
- Newman, Gene (R, 61)
Latest actions
- : Died On Calendar
- : Suspend from Deadlines by HC 64
- : Title Suff Do Be Adopted
- : Referred To Rules
Subjects: City of Jackson
Common questions
- What is HR169?
- HR169 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): City of Jackson; declare that certain property be sold and/or leased for the benefit of creating value of.
- What does HR169 do?
- In its own words: A resolution declaring that certain property be sold and/or leased for the benefit of creating value while also preserving the local environment, promoting economic growth in the area, and contributing to the tax base of the city of jackson.
- What is the status of HR169?
- Failed as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: Died On Calendar (April 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR169?
- Christopher Bell (D, 65), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR169?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0169.xml
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