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MS HB788

Bill

Status

Failed

2/27/2018

Primary Sponsor

John Lamar

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Mississippi Major Economic Impact Authority to renegotiate payment terms and interest rates for loans provided to municipalities for projects under the Mississippi Major Economic Impact Act, including maturity, deferment, and repayment schedules.

  • Exempts debt incurred by a municipality through loans under Section 57-75-11(tt) for projects defined in Section 57-75-5(f)(xxvii) from being counted toward the municipality's maximum bonded indebtedness and maximum general obligation indebtedness limits.

  • Applies specifically to publicly owned buildings and equipment acquired by municipalities and leased to enterprises operating qualifying economic development projects.

Legislative Description

Mississippi Major Economic Impact Authority; revise certain authority concerning loan for certain economic development project.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/27/2018

Committee Referrals

Finance2/9/2018
Ways and Means1/11/2018

Full Bill Text

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