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MS HB1073
Counties and municipalities; authorize to choose not to be subject to requirement for permitting as a condition to construction.
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Introduced
01/20/2025
01/20/2025
In Committee
01/20/2025
01/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Sections 19-5-9 And 21-19-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Counties And Municipalities To Choose Not To Be Subject To The Provisions Of Law Requiring That Counties And Municipalities Require Permitting As A Condition To Construction; To Bring Forward Sections 73-59-1 Through 73-59-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Sections Of Law Regulating Residential Builders And Remodelers; For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill allows counties and municipalities in Mississippi to choose not to be subject to certain permitting requirements for construction. Specifically, the bill modifies existing state law to give local governments the option to opt out of mandated permitting processes within 90 days of the bill's effective date. Under the current law, counties and municipalities are required to include specific details on construction permits, such as the contractor's material purchase certificate number, taxpayer identification number, and license number. By passing a resolution, local governments can choose to exempt themselves from these requirements. The bill also brings forward several existing sections of Mississippi law related to residential builders and remodelers, which suggests the legislation is maintaining the current framework of regulations while providing local governments more flexibility in implementing permitting processes. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving local governments ample time to consider whether they want to opt out of the mandatory permitting details. This bill represents a move towards local control and potentially reduced bureaucratic requirements for construction projects.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/04/2025)
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State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB1073.xml |
BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/HB/1000-1099/HB1073IN.htm |
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