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MS SB2124

Bill

Status

Failed

2/27/2019

Primary Sponsor

Bob Dearing

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes issuance of state general obligation bonds not to exceed $100,000 to assist the McComb Main Street Association in establishing a McComb and Pike County Musical Heritage/Creative Arts Museum in McComb, Mississippi.

  • Creates a special fund designated the "2019 McComb and Pike County Musical Heritage/Creative Arts Museum Fund" within the State Treasury to receive bond proceeds and disburse funds for project costs.

  • Grants the State Bond Commission authority to issue, sell, and manage the bonds, determine sale method, advertise for bids, and prescribe bond terms including maturity dates not exceeding 25 years.

  • Pledges the full faith and credit of Mississippi to repay bonds; requires State Treasurer to issue warrants and forward payment amounts to ensure principal and interest payments are made when due.

  • Bonds must be issued by July 1, 2023, and any remaining fund balance after project completion shall be applied to pay debt service on the bonds.

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize the issuance of g.o. bonds to assist in establishing a McComb and Pike County Musical Heritage/Creative Arts Museum.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/27/2019

Committee Referrals

Finance1/11/2019

Full Bill Text

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