Bill > SB2291

This bill creates a new section of law (Section 29-5-2.2) that establishes the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management within the Department of Finance and Administration as the central leasing agent for state agencies' office space. The bill requires that after January 1, 2026, all state agencies must obtain the bureau's approval before entering into any lease agreements and must prioritize state-owned buildings when seeking office space. The bureau is tasked with conducting lease solicitations, negotiating leases, maintaining lease records, and developing standards for office space allocation. The bill aims to create more efficiency and cost-effectiveness in state agency office space procurement by centralizing the leasing process. Key provisions include requiring agencies to submit detailed space requests 180 days in advance, using a standardized Request for Lease Proposal (RLP) selection process, and encouraging the consolidation of multiple agencies' office spaces when possible. The legislation applies to most state agencies, with exceptions for the military department, universities, and community colleges. The bill also amends numerous other sections of Mississippi Code to reference this new central leasing authority, ensuring consistency across various state agency property management practices.

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