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MS SB2417

Bill

Status

Failed

2/27/2019

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds not to exceed $6,200,000 to fund improvements to Broadway Street (Deaton Street to Magnolia Street) and Reed Road (Canal No. 9 to Raceway Road) in Greenville, Mississippi.

  • Creates a special fund designated "2019 City of Greenville-Broadway Street and Reed Road Improvements Fund" within the State Treasury to receive bond proceeds and disburse them for street repair, rehabilitation, resurfacing, construction, and reconstruction.

  • Grants the State Bond Commission authority to determine bond terms including interest rates (subject to state limits), maturity dates (up to 25 years), redemption options, and sale methods; bonds must be issued by July 1, 2023.

  • Pledges the full faith and credit of the State of Mississippi to pay principal and interest on the bonds; bonds are general obligations exempt from state taxation and qualify as legal investments for fiduciaries and financial institutions.

  • Directs remaining fund balances after project completion to be applied to bond debt service, and authorizes use of investment earnings on fund deposits to pay debt service.

Legislative Description

City of Greenville; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds for improvements to certain city streets.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/27/2019

Committee Referrals

Finance1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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