MHP facility in Jackson, MS; authorize DFA to sell or lease for redevelopment.

HB 1729 authorizes Mississippi's Department of Finance and Administration to sell or lease the Highway Safety Patrol headquarters facility (10.17 acres at 1900 East Woodrow Wilson Avenue in Jackson) for private redevelopment. The property must be redeveloped exclusively as a hotel, restaurant, or both, with the purchaser/lessee covering all site development costs including demolition of unused structures. The bill requires sales to meet fair market value (via two appraisals) and leases to match fair market rental value with periodic adjustments, while mandating consideration of impacts on nearby medical centers (UMMC and VA) and compliance with local zoning. The state retains all mineral rights, and the process includes public advertising, proposal evaluations, and requirements for financial documentation.