Mississippi 2024 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB627

Introduced
1/24/24  
Refer
1/24/24  

Caption

Capitol Complex Improvement District; extend date on which revisions to boundaries take effect.

Impact

If enacted, HB627 would delay the previously scheduled implementation of boundary changes for the Capitol Complex Improvement District until July 1, 2027. This measure is seen as a necessary step to ensure that evaluations and potential adjustments to the district's boundaries can be properly assessed and finalized. By extending this timeline, the state hopes to facilitate comprehensive development planning that takes into account local input and the future needs of the community surrounding the Capitol.

Summary

House Bill 627 is a legislative proposal aimed at amending the Mississippi Code, specifically Section 29-5-203. This bill intends to extend the effective date for the revisions to the boundaries of the Capitol Complex Improvement District, which surrounds the State Capitol Building in Jackson, Mississippi. The bill's supporters view this extension as essential for ongoing urban development and improvement projects aimed at revitalizing the Capitol Complex area and enhancing its infrastructure to better serve the state's needs.

Contention

While there may not be significant outright opposition to the bill, discussions around urban development and local governance often introduce a range of opinions regarding how boundaries should be drawn. Stakeholders may express concerns about the implications of changes in infrastructure and the impact these alterations might have on local businesses and residents within the Capitol Complex Improvement District. This aspect of the bill encourages a dialogue about balancing state-level planning with local community interests.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HB696

Capitol Complex Improvement District; revise boundary lines of.

MS HB1021

Capitol Complex Improvement District; revise to include Boling Street.

MS HB1020

Capitol Complex Improvement District judicial jurisdiction; create and revise boundaries.

MS SB2474

Capitol Complex Improvement District; bring forward provisions of law related to for purposes of possible amendment.

MS SB2343

Department of Public Safety; revise jurisdiction of.

MS HB535

Alcoholic beverages; revise definition of "qualified resort area" under the Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law.

MS SB2723

Former First Christian Church property within the Capitol Complex; authorize DFA to purchase.

MS HB423

Former First Christian Church property within the Capitol Complex; authorize DFA to purchase.

MS HB754

Alcoholic beverages; revise definition of "qualified resort area" under the local option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law.

MS HB764

Capitol Complex Improvement District; authorize demolition of slum and blighted properties located within.

Similar Bills

MS SB2892

CCID; revise boundaries of.

MS HB1487

Capitol Complex Improvement District; revise boundaries of.

MS HB767

Capitol Complex Improvement District; extend date on which revisions to boundaries take effect.

MS HB1096

Capitol Complex Improvement District; revise boundaries of.

MS HB1021

Capitol Complex Improvement District; revise to include Boling Street.

MS SB2801

Capitol Complex Improvement District; revise boundaries to include Battlefield Park.

MS HB696

Capitol Complex Improvement District; revise boundary lines of.

MS HB423

Former First Christian Church property within the Capitol Complex; authorize DFA to purchase.