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MS SB2394

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2011

Primary Sponsor

Eric Powell

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the State Bond Commission to issue up to $800,000 in general obligation bonds to fund repairs to a bridge on County Road 346 in Alcorn County and a bridge on County Road 50 in Tishomingo County.

  • Creates the "2011 Bridge Repair Fund" as a special fund within the State Treasury, maintained separately from the General Fund, with unexpended amounts and investment earnings retained in the fund.

  • Prohibits bond issuance after July 1, 2014, and allows bonds to mature over a period not exceeding 25 years from the date of issue.

  • Pledges the full faith and credit of Mississippi to guarantee bond payments, with any deficiency paid from the State Treasury if appropriated funds are insufficient.

  • Bonds and their income are exempt from all state taxation and may be validated through the Chancery Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County.

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance for repair of bridges in Alcorn and Tishomingo Counties.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2011

Full Bill Text

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