Adopted

AMENDMENT NO 1 PROPOSED TO

House Bill No. 1177

BY: Representatives Carpenter, Weathersby

Amend after the period on line 14 by striking the language through the period on line 16 and inserting, in lieu thereof, the following:

"Prior to making any conveyance on behalf of the state, the Adjutant General shall make a written determination that such real property is not suitable for any current or future training purposes.  Where such real property is conveyed to a subdivision of government or state agency, institution, public university or community or junior college, such real property may be conveyed for any consideration and upon such other terms and conditions as the Adjutant General may deem advisable.  Where such property is conveyed to a private entity, it shall be sold for not less than the fair market value as determined by the average of at least two (2) appraisals by qualified appraisers who shall be certified and licensed by the Mississippi Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board.  All moneys derived from the sale of any property shall be deposited into a special fund in the State Treasury and shall be expended only for the benefit of the Mississippi Military Department."

     Further, amend the title to conform.