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MS SB2106

Bill

Status

Failed

6/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Blackwell

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes issuance of up to $1,200,000 in state general obligation bonds to fund improvements to Barringer Road in Marshall County to assist traffic flow to and from the Chickasaw Trail Industrial Park.

  • Creates a special fund called the "2020 Barringer Road Improvement Fund" within the State Treasury to receive bond proceeds and disburse funds under direction of the Department of Finance and Administration.

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

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

  • Remaining fund balances after project completion or abandonment shall be applied to pay debt service on the bonds; bonds and income are exempt from Mississippi state taxation.

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize to assist Marshall County in improving Barringer Road for Chickasaw Trail Industrial Park access.

Last Action

Died In Committee

6/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Finance1/17/2020

Full Bill Text

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