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MS HB1654

Bill

Status

Failed

2/22/2017

Primary Sponsor

Larry Byrd

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes issuance of up to $600,000 in state general obligation bonds to fund road improvements on Old Richton Road in Petal, Mississippi (Forrest County)

  • Creates the "2017 Old Richton Road Improvements Fund" in the State Treasury to receive bond proceeds and pay for repair, rehabilitation, resurfacing, construction, and reconstruction of the road

  • Project covers Old Richton Road from its intersection with Evelyn Gandy Parkway easterly to the Petal city limits

  • Bonds must be issued before July 1, 2021, with a maximum maturity of 25 years from date of issue

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

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for improvements to portion of Old Richton Road in City of Petal.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/22/2017

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/15/2017

Full Bill Text

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