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MS HB1666

Bill

Status

Failed

2/22/2017

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes issuance of up to $5,000,000 in state general obligation bonds to fund Jackson State University's Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Program

  • Creates the "2017 Jackson State University Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Program Fund" as a special fund within the State Treasury, with unexpended amounts carrying over between fiscal years

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

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

  • Department of Finance and Administration has discretion over disbursement of funds to assist JSU with administration and operation of the STEM program

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds to assist JSU with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Program.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/22/2017

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/15/2017

Full Bill Text

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