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MS SB2997

Bill

Status

Failed

2/21/2018

Primary Sponsor

Joey Fillingane

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes issuance of state general obligation bonds totaling up to $6,000,000 to assist Mississippi's Toughest Kids Foundation with construction costs at Camp Kamassa in Copiah County.

  • Limits bond issuance to $2,000,000 per fiscal year and prohibits issuance after July 1, 2022.

  • Creates a special "2018 Camp Kamassa Construction Fund" within the State Treasury to receive bond proceeds and disburse funds for design, construction, furnishing, and infrastructure development at the camp.

  • Bonds are general obligations of Mississippi with full faith and credit pledged; bonds mature within 25 years and are exempt from state taxation.

  • State Bond Commission acts as issuing agent and may sell bonds through sealed bids or negotiated sale; any remaining funds after project completion shall be applied to bond debt service.

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of buildings and infrastructure at Camp Kamassa in Copiah County.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/21/2018

Committee Referrals

Finance2/9/2018

Full Bill Text

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