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MS SB2741

Bill

Status

Failed

2/22/2017

Primary Sponsor

John Horhn

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes issuance of up to $10,000,000 in state general obligation bonds to fund the Byram-Clinton Parkway Project construction and development in Hinds County, Mississippi.

  • Creates a special fund called the "2017 Byram-Clinton Parkway Project Construction Fund" within the State Treasury to receive and disburse bond proceeds for project costs.

  • Allows bonds to mature up to 25 years from issuance with interest rates not exceeding limits in Mississippi Code Section 75-17-101; bonds cannot be issued after July 1, 2021.

  • Pledges full faith and credit of the State of Mississippi to guarantee payment of principal and interest, with any deficiency paid from the State Treasury.

  • Exempts bonds and income from all Mississippi state taxation and establishes them as legal investments for trustees, fiduciaries, banks, and insurance companies.

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds to assist Hinds County in construction of the Byram-Clinton Parkway Project.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/22/2017

Committee Referrals

Finance1/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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