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MS HB1684

Bill

Status

Failed

3/16/2016

Primary Sponsor

Ashley Henley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes issuance of up to $10 million in state general obligation bonds to fund construction, reconstruction, relocation, repair, renovation, and improvements to Mississippi National Guard Armories, including related real estate acquisition

  • Limits bond issuance to no more than $2 million per fiscal year, with no bonds to be issued after July 1, 2020

  • Creates the "2016 Mississippi National Guard Armories Improvements Fund" within the State Treasury to hold bond proceeds, with funds disbursed at the discretion of the Department of Finance and Administration

  • Bonds may mature up to 25 years from date of issue and are backed by the full faith and credit of the State of Mississippi

  • Bonds and income from them are exempt from all state taxation and qualify as legal investments for trustees, fiduciaries, savings banks, trust companies, and insurance companies

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements to Mississippi National Guard Armories.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/16/2016

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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