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MS SB2942

Bill

Status

Failed

2/27/2019

Primary Sponsor

Tammy Witherspoon

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes issuance of up to $1,000,000 in state general obligation bonds to fund renovation of Walthall County Courthouse.

  • Creates the "2019 Walthall County Courthouse Renovation Fund" within the State Treasury to receive and disburse bond proceeds at the discretion of the Department of Finance and Administration.

  • Bonds may be issued anytime before July 1, 2023, with maturity dates not exceeding 25 years from issuance and interest rates complying with Mississippi Code Section 75-17-101.

  • Pledges the full faith and credit of Mississippi for bond repayment; if legislative appropriations are insufficient, any deficiency shall be paid from unappropriated state funds.

  • Bonds are exempt from Mississippi state taxation and qualify as legal investments for trustees, fiduciaries, savings banks, and insurance companies.

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds to assist Walthall County in renovation of the county courthouse.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/27/2019

Committee Referrals

Finance1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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