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MS HB247

Bill

Status

Failed

2/21/2018

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Holloway

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes issuance of up to $2,500,000 in state general obligation bonds for construction, furnishing, and equipping of faculty and staff housing facilities at Alcorn State University
  • Creates the "2018 Alcorn State University Capital Improvements Fund" as a separate treasury fund to receive and disburse bond proceeds for the authorized projects
  • Bonds must be issued by July 1, 2022, with maturity dates not exceeding 25 years from issuance and interest rates subject to Mississippi Code Section 75-17-101
  • Bond proceeds are secured by the full faith and credit of the State of Mississippi, with deficiencies paid from the State Treasury if appropriated funds are insufficient
  • Bonds are exempt from state taxation and any remaining fund balance after project completion shall be applied to debt service on the bonds

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance for capital improvements at Alcorn State University.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/21/2018

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/2/2018

Full Bill Text

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