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MS HB653

MS HB653
Transportation funding; authorize public-private partnerships to include naming rights.


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Introduced
02/06/2020
In Committee
05/12/2020
Crossed Over
03/11/2020
Passed
Dead
06/09/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Provide That The Mississippi Department Of Transportation, A Political Subdivision Of The State Or A Municipality Of The State May Form A Public-private Partnership For A Highway, Road, Bridge Or Other Asset Improvement By Which The Department, Political Subdivision Or Municipality May Negotiate For Private Funding Assistance Toward A Highway, Road, Bridge Or Other Asset Improvement In Exchange For Naming Rights Of The Section Of Highway, Road, Bridge Or Other Asset For Which The Private Funding Assistance Was Provided; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), political subdivisions, or municipalities to enter into public-private partnerships for highway, road, bridge, or other asset improvements. The partnerships allow MDOT, political subdivisions, or municipalities to negotiate for private funding assistance in exchange for naming rights of the section of the highway, road, bridge, or other asset improvement where the private funding was provided. The bill also requires MDOT to adopt rules and regulations necessary for utilizing such public-private partnerships, and it takes effect on July 1, 2020.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 06/09/2020)

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