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MS SB2218

Bill

Status

Passed

3/16/2018

Primary Sponsor

Josh Harkins

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 37-29-103 of the Mississippi Code to increase the maximum loan period for community and junior colleges from 15 years to 25 years
  • Requires approval by two-thirds majority of authorized board of trustees members present and voting, with good cause documented in the board's resolution
  • Loans may be repaid from the district's general fund or secured by pledges of ad valorem tax levies authorized for support, enlargement, improvement, or repairs
  • Tax receipts used to repay pledged levies are excluded from the 10% growth limitation on ad valorem taxes
  • Takes effect July 1, 2018

Legislative Description

Community and junior colleges; may enter into loans for up to 25 years with board of trustees' approval.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/16/2018

Committee Referrals

Universities and Colleges2/14/2018
Universities and Colleges1/9/2018

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