Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session
An Act To Amend Section 29-1-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Lease From The State Through The Secretary Of State For Any Use Of The Public Trust Tidelands For Any Use By A Gaming Operation; To Clarify That A Gaming Use Is Separate From Commercial Use; To Clarify That The Public Trust Tidelands Lease Needed To Moveon Shore And Pay The Statutory Assessment Is A Lease With The State Or The State Port At Gulfport For A Gaming Operation; To Amend Section 29-15-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Certain Definitions; To Create New Section 29-15-1.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Legislative Intent Regarding The State Control Of The Public Trust Tidelands; To Create New Section 29-15-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Management And Administrative Control And Authority Of The Public Trust Tidelands Shall Be Given To The Secretary Of State; To Provide That A Public Trust Tidelands Lease With The State Through The Secretary Of State Is Required For Use Of The Public Trust Tidelands, Including Those By State Agencies And Political Subdivisions; To Provide That The Use Of Public Trust Tidelands For Any Gaming Purpose Requires A Public Trust Tidelands…
Died In Committee (2026-02-03)