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MS SB3079

Bill

Status

Failed

2/27/2019

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Blackmon

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the issuance of state general obligation bonds up to $2,000,000 to assist the City of Canton, Mississippi with first-phase planning and construction of a municipal complex.

  • Creates a special fund designated "2019 City of Canton Municipal Complex Fund" within the State Treasury, maintained separately from the General Fund with unexpended amounts not lapsing.

  • Grants the State Bond Commission authority to issue and sell the bonds, determine sale method, prescribe bond form, and handle all costs incident to issuance and sale from bond proceeds.

  • Specifies that bonds shall mature within 25 years, bear interest at rates not exceeding limits set in Mississippi Code Section 75-17-101, and be backed by the full faith and credit of the State of Mississippi.

  • Requires all bond proceeds be transferred to the special fund and disbursed solely by the Department of Finance and Administration; prohibits bond issuance after July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance in amount of $2,000,000.00 for planning and construction of City of Canton Municipal Complex.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/27/2019

Committee Referrals

Finance2/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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