State agency property; authorize DFA as central leasing agent for all state agencies.

HB 1414 would require all Mississippi state agencies (excluding military departments, universities, and community colleges) to obtain approval from the Department of Finance and Administration's (DFA) Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management before leasing office space. The bill designates DFA as the central leasing agent to negotiate leases, prioritize state-owned buildings when available, and establish standard lease terms for all agencies. Agencies must submit 180-day advance requests detailing space needs, and DFA would handle lease solicitations, approve master leases for private buildings, and recommend consolidation opportunities to reduce costs. The law would have taken effect January 1, 2027, but the bill died in committee before becoming law.