HB 1663 Mississippi House · 2026 Regular Session

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

HB 1663 authorizes Mississippi's Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) to serve as the central leasing agent for all state agencies needing office space, replacing individual agency negotiations. It requires agencies to seek DFA approval before leasing private office space (after 2027) and prioritizes housing agencies in state-owned buildings whenever possible, only using private leases when state space is unavailable and cost-effective. The bill mandates standardized lease forms, 180-day advance requests for space, and encourages consolidating multiple agencies into single buildings to reduce costs. It directly affects all state agencies (excluding military, universities, and community colleges) by centralizing their real estate decisions under DFA.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026