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MS HB1603

Bill

Status

Failed

2/27/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jeffery Harness

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes issuance of state general obligation bonds not to exceed $500,000 to fund infrastructure improvements in Claiborne, Franklin, Jefferson, and Warren Counties, Mississippi.

  • Creates the "2019 Claiborne, Franklin, Jefferson and Warren Counties Infrastructure Improvements Fund" with $125,000 allocated to each of the four counties for infrastructure costs.

  • Bonds may be issued at any time by the State Bond Commission until July 1, 2023, with maturity not exceeding 25 years from date of issue.

  • Pledges the full faith and credit of Mississippi to pay principal and interest; any funds appropriated by the Legislature insufficient for payment shall be covered by the State Treasurer from unappropriated state funds.

  • Investment earnings on deposited funds and any remaining balances after project completion shall be applied to pay debt service on the bonds issued under this act.

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Claiborne, Franklin, Jefferson and Warren Counties with infrastructure improvements.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/27/2019

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/8/2019

Full Bill Text

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