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MS HB44

Bill

Status

Failed

2/24/2010

Primary Sponsor

Jessica Upshaw

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum amount of state general obligation bonds that may be issued for the Infinity Space, Science and Education Center in Hancock County from a previously authorized amount to $16,000,000

  • Requires matching funds of at least $16,000,000 from private, local, or federal sources to be irrevocably dedicated to the project before any state bonds can be issued

  • Creates the "Infinity Space, Science and Education Center Fund" in the State Treasury to hold bond proceeds, with the Mississippi Development Authority authorized to disburse funds for construction, furnishing, and equipping the facility

  • Mandates that project developers enter into binding commitments regarding minimum job creation and repayment provisions if commitments are not met

  • Sets a deadline of July 1, 2011, for bond issuance, with bonds maturing within 20 years and exempt from all Mississippi taxation

Legislative Description

Bonds; increase amount of bonds authorized for a space, science and education center in Hancock County.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/24/2010

Full Bill Text

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