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MS HB1550

Bill

Status

Failed

2/27/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jarvis Dortch

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes issuance of state general obligation bonds up to $100,000,000 for Capitol Complex improvements, Jackson water/sewer systems, and Jackson Public School District facilities, with no bonds issued after July 1, 2023

  • Creates the "2019 Capitol Complex Improvement District, City of Jackson and Jackson Public School District Improvements Fund" with funds allocated as follows: 40% for Capitol Complex projects, 40% for Jackson water/sewer infrastructure, and 20% for school district construction and repairs

  • Bonds are general obligations of the State backed by full faith and credit, with principal and interest payable primarily from the Capitol Complex Improvement District Project Fund and secondarily from the State Treasury if insufficient

  • Amends Section 29-5-215 to require at least 85% of Capitol Complex Improvement District Project Fund revenue be used to repay bonds issued under this act until fully repaid, then used for improvement projects per the district's comprehensive plan

  • Effective date is July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance for Capitol Complex Improvement District and City of Jackson projects.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/27/2019

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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