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MS HB1493

Bill

Status

Failed

2/21/2018

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the authorized amount of general obligation bonds for military installation projects from $68,000,000 to $71,000,000 under Section 57-75-5(f)(ii) of the Mississippi Major Economic Impact Act.

  • These bonds are designated for projects designed to enhance facilities at risk for closure pursuant to the Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1991 or other applicable federal law.

  • Extends the reverter date on provisions authorizing the State Bond Commission to negotiate the sale of bonds from June 30, 2018 to June 30, 2022.

  • Bonds issued under this authority require State Bond Commission findings that issuance will improve military installations, provide replacement employment, or support authorized critical studies.

  • Effective July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

Mississippi Major Economic Impact Act; increase amount of bonds that may be issued for projects to enhance military facilities at risk for closure.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/21/2018

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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