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MS HB1635

Bill

Status

Failed

2/25/2015

Primary Sponsor

Scott Bounds

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the issuance of state general obligation bonds not to exceed $500,000 to fund construction, furnishing, and equipping of the Marty Stuart Center for Country Music in Philadelphia, Mississippi.

  • Creates a special "2015 Marty Stuart Center for Country Music Fund" within the State Treasury, separate from the General Fund, with unexpended amounts and investment earnings retained in the fund.

  • Grants the State Bond Commission authority to issue bonds with terms up to 25 years maturity, determine sale method, and manage all aspects of bond issuance and sale.

  • Pledges the full faith and credit of the State of Mississippi to guarantee bond payment, with any shortfall covered by the State Treasurer from unappropriated funds.

  • Makes bonds exempt from state taxation and authorizes their use as legal investments for trustees, fiduciaries, banks, and insurance companies in Mississippi.

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance for the Marty Stuart Center for Country Music.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/25/2015

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/24/2015

Full Bill Text

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