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MS HB1411

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2011

Primary Sponsor

Percy Watson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum amount of general obligation bonds authorized under the Mississippi Business Investment Act from $323,100,000 to $328,900,000.

  • Increases bond proceeds available for the Equipment and Public Facilities Grant and Loan Fund from $32,500,000 to $37,500,000 for infrastructure improvements, equipment purchases, and public facility construction or renovation in counties and municipalities.

  • Increases bond proceeds for the Capital Access Program loan loss reserve accounts at participating financial institutions from $750,000 to $1,550,000, with unused amounts available for advancing funds to institutions under the program.

  • Authorizes the Mississippi Development Authority to distribute grants and loans equitably across all congressional districts to promote statewide economic development.

Legislative Description

Bonds; increase amount authorized under MS Business Investment Act for loans/grants to cities/counties for infrastructure.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2011

Full Bill Text

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