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MS HB341

Bill

Status

Failed

2/21/2018

Primary Sponsor

Edward Blackmon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes issuance of up to $500,000 in state general obligation bonds to furnish, equip, repair, and renovate the Freedom House in Canton, Mississippi.

  • Creates a special "2018 Freedom House Repair and Renovation Fund" within the State Treasury to receive bond proceeds and hold funds separately from the General Fund.

  • Grants the State Bond Commission authority to determine bond terms including interest rates (not exceeding statutory limits), maturity dates (up to 25 years), and sale method.

  • Pledges the full faith and credit of the State of Mississippi for bond repayment, with any shortfalls paid from the State Treasury.

  • Exempts bonds and their income from all state taxation and designates them as legal investments for financial institutions and fiduciaries.

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements to the Freedom House in Canton.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/21/2018

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/3/2018

Full Bill Text

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