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Neutral Bill Mar 16, 2026

Public Trust Tidelands; revise various provisions related to.

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 Lease From The State; To Amend Section 29-15-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 29-15-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That All Existing And Proposed Uses Of Or Projects On Public Trust Tidelands By Any Commercial Activity Shall Require A Public Trust Tidelands Lease From The State Through The Secretary Of State; To Amend Section 29-15-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Administrative Costs Legal Fees And Lost Ad Valorem Taxes, With Legislative Approval, To Be Paid Out Of The Public Trust Tidelands Fund; To Amend Section 29-15-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 29-15-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Need For A Public Trust Tidelands Lease Even If Public Use Or Project Is Exempt From Rental Or Lease Fees; To Amend Section 59-15

https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1062/2026
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