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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Repeal Section 61-3-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Jackson Metropolitan Area Airport Authority; To Amend Sections 61-3-3 And 61-3-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill repeals Section 61-3-6 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, which established the Jackson Metropolitan Area Airport Authority, and makes conforming amendments to other sections of the code. Specifically, it modifies the definition of "airport authority" to include regional or municipal airport authorities, and it removes a clause from the section governing the creation of municipal airport authorities that exempted the Jackson Metropolitan Area Airport Authority from its provisions. The bill aims to dismantle the specific authority created for the Jackson metropolitan area's airport and adjust related legal definitions to reflect this change, with the changes taking effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2649.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2600-2699/SB2649IN.htm |
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