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House reconsiders Northeast Mississippi livestock show bill after Mississippi State says it needs the facility for research
Summary
Members debated Senate Bill 2637, which removes a reverse repealer on use of the Northeast Mississippi Livestock facility; representatives pressed for documentation that the site is unsuitable for livestock shows, and a motion to recommit with instructions to restore a two‑year repealer passed by voice vote.
The House debated Senate Bill 2637, a conference report concerning the Northeast Mississippi Livestock facility, after members said Mississippi State University intends to use the site for research and marketing rather than for livestock events.
Representative Thompson, speaking for members in the northeast district, said he had not been shown documentation proving the facility is unsuitable for livestock shows. “Can you provide me the documentation that it is not suitable?” he asked, urging the conferees to…
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