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MS HB806

Bill

Status

Failed

6/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Rob Roberson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the State Bond Commission to issue up to $5,000,000 in general obligation bonds to fund construction, furnishing, and equipping of the Partnership School on the Mississippi State University campus.

  • Creates a special fund designated the "2020 Partnership School Construction Fund" within the State Treasury to receive bond proceeds and disburse funds for project costs.

  • Permits bonds to mature up to 25 years from issuance with interest rates not exceeding limits in Mississippi Code Section 75-17-101; no bonds may be issued after July 1, 2024.

  • Pledges the full faith and credit of the State of Mississippi to guarantee bond repayment, with any shortfall paid from the State Treasury; bonds are exempt from state taxation.

  • Allows any remaining fund balance after project completion to be applied toward bond debt service, with investment earnings on the fund used to pay bond debt service.

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance to assist with construction of the Partnership School at Mississippi State University.

Last Action

Died In Committee

6/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/13/2020

Full Bill Text

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