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HB 994

Fairgrounds; authorize Dept. of Archives to acquire city-owned cell tower and provide for construction of new tower located at.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Missy McGee

Mississippi authorizes Department of Archives to acquire city cell tower at fairgrounds and build replacement tower, though bill ultimately failed in Senate committee.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 994

Legislative bill overview

HB 994 would have authorized Mississippi's Department of Archives to acquire a city-owned cell tower at fairgrounds and construct a replacement tower on the same or nearby property. The bill passed the House on February 11, 2025, but died in the Senate Public Property Committee on March 4, 2025.

Why is this important

Cell tower infrastructure at public facilities like fairgrounds affects emergency communications, public connectivity, and revenue from tower leasing. This bill represents a government entity consolidating telecom infrastructure ownership, which can influence how cellular services are managed and funded at public venues.

Potential points of contention

  • Property rights and compensation: Unclear whether the city would receive fair market value for the existing tower or if this represents a forced transfer of valuable infrastructure
  • Construction costs and funding: No details provided on who funds the new tower construction or ongoing maintenance obligations
  • Private carrier relationships: The bill doesn't address how existing cell service agreements or private company leases on the current tower would be handled during the transition

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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