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MS HC4

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Mississippi Constitution to create a special fund for maintenance and capital improvement of state-owned properties.

  • Requires State Treasurer to deposit one percent (1%) of the unencumbered cash balance in the General Fund into the special fund at the close of each fiscal year, beginning July 1, 2016.

  • Restricts special fund monies exclusively to repair, renovation, and capital improvements of state-owned properties, with specific projects designated annually by the Legislature through appropriation acts.

  • Provides that interest earned on the special fund remains in the fund and unexpended balances do not lapse back to the General Fund at fiscal year end.

  • Submits the proposed amendment to qualified electors for a vote on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November 2013.

Legislative Description

Constitution; dedicate certain percentage of General Fund to repair and renovation of state-owned properties.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Constitution1/8/2013

Full Bill Text

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