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MS SB2207

Bill

Status

Failed

2/21/2018

Primary Sponsor

Robert Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes issuance of up to $500,000 in state general obligation bonds to assist Quitman County in constructing, furnishing, and equipping a passenger train depot in Marks, Mississippi.

  • Creates a special "2018 Marks Passenger Train Depot Fund" in the State Treasury to receive bond proceeds and disburse funds under Department of Finance and Administration discretion.

  • Bonds may not be issued after July 1, 2022, and shall mature no later than 25 years from issuance date.

  • State Treasurer and State Bond Commission manage bond issuance, sale procedures, and transfer proceeds to the special fund, with full faith and credit of the state pledged for repayment.

  • Upon project completion, abandonment, or inability to complete timely, any remaining fund amounts shall be used to pay bond debt service.

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize the issuance of to assist in the construction of a passenger train depot in Marks, MS.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/21/2018

Committee Referrals

Finance1/9/2018

Full Bill Text

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