MS SB2923

Extends the repeal date for provisions allowing the State Bond Commission to negotiate bond sales (instead of sealed bids only) from June 30, 2011 to July 1, 2014 for bonds under the Mississippi Major Economic Impact Act, Economic Development Highway Act, and Emerging Crops Fund.

Removes the requirement to publish notice of bond sales in newspapers or financial journals with large national circulation; instead requires publication only in Jackson newspapers when bonds are sold on sealed bids.

Prohibits issuance of certain bonds under the Mississippi Major Economic Impact Act after June 30, 2011, specifically for projects defined in Section 57-75-5(f)(xviii) capped at $96,000,000.

Extends bond issuance deadlines for several economic development and infrastructure projects, including Deer Island acquisition ($10 million), Grand Gulf Access Road ($4 million), community group homes and crisis intervention facilities ($4.1 million), and Highway 6/Jackson Avenue interchange (no longer limited to annual issuance caps).

Grants the State Bond Commission discretion to negotiate bond sales or use sealed bids at public sale for various state capital projects and economic development initiatives authorized under multiple state statutes.