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MS SB2136

Bill

Status

Failed

2/27/2019

Primary Sponsor

Robert Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the State Bond Commission to issue up to $1,200,000 in general obligation bonds to assist Marks, Mississippi with construction, furnishing, and equipping of a new building housing a community center and city hall.

  • Creates a special fund called the "2019 Marks, Mississippi, Community Center/City Hall Construction Fund" within the State Treasury to receive bond proceeds and disburse funds for the project.

  • Bonds may mature up to 25 years from issuance, with interest rates not exceeding limits in Section 75-17-101, Mississippi Code of 1972, and may be called for redemption before maturity.

  • No bonds may be issued after July 1, 2023; any remaining funds after project completion shall be applied to pay debt service on the bonds.

  • Bonds are secured by the full faith and credit of Mississippi, are exempt from state taxation, and the State Treasurer must issue warrants to pay principal and interest when due.

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance of to assist Marks, MS in the construction of a building to house a community center and its city hall.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/27/2019

Committee Referrals

Finance1/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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