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MS SB3029

Bill

Status

Failed

2/22/2017

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes issuance of state general obligation bonds not to exceed $3,600,000 to fund construction, furnishing, and equipping of two career technical buildings at the Greenville Higher Education Center.

  • Creates a special fund designated "2017 Greenville Higher Education Center Career Tech Building Construction Fund" within the State Treasury to receive bond proceeds and disburse them for project costs.

  • Grants the State Bond Commission authority to determine bond terms including maturity (not exceeding 25 years), interest rates, denomination, and to sell bonds through sealed bids or negotiation.

  • Pledges the full faith and credit of the State of Mississippi to guarantee bond repayment, with any shortfall covered from the State Treasury.

  • Bonds must be issued by July 1, 2021, and upon project completion, any remaining fund amounts shall be applied to pay debt service on the bonds.

Legislative Description

Bonds; issue for the construction of career tech buildings at the Greenville Higher Education Center.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/22/2017

Committee Referrals

Finance2/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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