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MS HB1571

Bill

Status

Failed

2/25/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes issuance of up to $10 million in state general obligation bonds to fund construction, furnishing, and equipping of a new building for the Center for Manufacturing Technology Excellence at East Mississippi Community College Golden Triangle Campus in Lowndes County

  • Creates the "2015 Center for Manufacturing Technology Excellence Improvements Fund" in the State Treasury to receive and disburse bond proceeds

  • Requires proof of at least $10 million in matching funds from private, local, and/or federal sources before any bonds can be issued

  • Bonds must be issued before July 1, 2019, with a maximum maturity of 25 years from date of issue

  • Bonds and income from them are exempt from all Mississippi state taxation and constitute general obligations backed by the full faith and credit of the state

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds to assist in construction of Center for Manufacturing Technology Excellence.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/25/2015

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/18/2015

Full Bill Text

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