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MS HB1529

Bill

Status

Failed

2/21/2018

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes issuance of state general obligation bonds not to exceed $500,000 to fund maintenance and renovations of the Mississippi Telecommunication Conference and Training Center in Jackson.

  • Creates the "2018 Mississippi Telecommunication Conference and Training Center Fund" as a separate special fund within the State Treasury to receive bond proceeds and disburse funds for project costs.

  • Prohibits bond issuance after July 1, 2022, and establishes a 25-year maximum maturity for bonds issued under this authority.

  • Designates the State Bond Commission as the issuing agent to prescribe bond terms, determine sale methods, and handle all aspects of bond issuance and sale.

  • Pledges the full faith and credit of the State of Mississippi to guarantee payment of principal and interest, with any shortfalls paid from unappropriated state treasury funds.

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance to assist with maintenance of the Mississippi Telecommunication and Conference Training Center.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/21/2018

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/23/2018

Full Bill Text

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