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MS HB1639

Bill

Status

Failed

2/21/2018

Primary Sponsor

Lester Carpenter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the State Bond Commission to issue up to $150,000 in general obligation bonds to assist the City of Farmington, Mississippi with costs of expanding and upgrading its sewer system and related infrastructure.

  • Creates a special fund called the "2018 City of Farmington Sewer System Improvements Fund" within the State Treasury to receive and disburse bond proceeds for the designated projects.

  • Bonds may mature up to 25 years from issuance and cannot be issued after July 1, 2022; interest rates are subject to limits in Mississippi Code Section 75-17-101.

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

  • Bonds and income from bonds are exempt from Mississippi state taxation and may be validated through the Chancery Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County.

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance to assist the City of Farmington with sewer system improvements.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/21/2018

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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