MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2005 Regular Session

To: Local and Private

By: Senator(s) Walls

Senate Bill 3131

(As Passed the Senate)

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF GREENVILLE, MISSISSIPPI, TO EXERCISE THE AUTHORITY GRANTED TO CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES IN ACQUIRING AND USING LAND AND OTHER PROPERTY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CONVENTION CENTERS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

     BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

     SECTION 1.  The governing authorities of the City of Greenville, Mississippi, may exercise all of the authority granted to certain municipalities under Sections 17-3-9 through 17-3-19, Mississippi Code of 1972.  If the City of Greenville chooses to exercise the authority granted by this act, it will be subject to all of the provisions of Sections 17-3-9 through 17-3-19, Mississippi Code of 1972.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.