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MS SB2936

Bill

Status

Failed

2/22/2017

Primary Sponsor

Robert Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes issuance of up to $1,300,000 in state general obligation bonds to fund the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale, Mississippi

  • Creates the "2017 Delta Blues Museum Fund" within the State Treasury to hold bond proceeds, with funds managed by the Department of Finance and Administration

  • Bond proceeds may be used for acquisition, storage, and relocation of artifacts; design, fabrication, and installation of permanent exhibits; and development of associated films and interactive components

  • 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 the issuance of general obligation bonds to assist Delta Blues Museum's installation of permanent exhibits.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/22/2017

Committee Referrals

Finance1/30/2017

Full Bill Text

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