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MS SB2054

Bill

Status

Failed

2/26/2014

Primary Sponsor

Dean Kirby

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the State Bond Commission to issue up to $30,000,000 in general obligation bonds to fund Phase II of construction, furnishing, and equipping a new headquarters building for the Department of Public Safety in Rankin County, Mississippi.

  • Creates the "2014 Department of Public Safety Headquarters Building Construction Fund" as a special fund within the State Treasury to receive bond proceeds and disburse funds for the project under direction of the Department of Finance and Administration.

  • Bonds may be issued at any time or in multiple installments but must be issued by July 1, 2018, with maturity dates not exceeding 25 years from issuance.

  • Bonds are general obligations of the State of Mississippi backed by the full faith and credit of the state, and bond income is exempt from state taxation.

  • Any remaining funds in the special fund after project completion shall be applied to pay debt service on the bonds.

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize for Phase II of construction of a new headquarters building for the Department of Public Safety.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/26/2014

Committee Referrals

Finance1/10/2014

Full Bill Text

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