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MS HB1114

Bill

Status

Failed

3/17/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the issuance of state general obligation bonds not to exceed $3,150,000 to fund construction, furnishing, and equipping of the Mississippi Aviation Museum and Learning Center in Lowndes County.

  • Creates a special fund designated "2015 Mississippi Aviation Museum and Learning Center Construction Fund" within the State Treasury to receive and disburse bond proceeds for project costs.

  • Requires proof that private, local, and/or federal funding sources have irrevocably dedicated an amount equal to or greater than the bonds to be issued before any bonds can be issued.

  • Bonds are general obligations of the State of Mississippi backed by the full faith and credit of the state, with a maximum maturity of 25 years and interest rates not to exceed limits set in Mississippi Code Section 75-17-101.

  • Expresses legislative intent that the state will attempt to acquire the airplane "Lisa Marie," formerly owned by Elvis Presley, for display at the aviation museum.

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance to assist in construction of Mississippi Aviation Museum and Learning Center.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/17/2015

Committee Referrals

Finance2/26/2015
Ways and Means1/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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