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MS SB2902

Bill

Status

Failed

6/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

David Blount

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the State Bond Commission to issue up to $1,000,000 in state general obligation bonds to fund construction of a community center and storm shelter in the Town of Terry, Mississippi.

  • Creates a special fund called the "2020 Town of Terry Community Center and Storm Shelter Fund" within the State Treasury to receive and disburse bond proceeds for the project.

  • Bonds may be issued at any time up to July 1, 2024, with a maximum maturity of 25 years and interest rates not exceeding limits set in Mississippi Code Section 75-17-101.

  • Upon project completion, abandonment, or inability to complete in a timely manner, remaining funds in the special fund shall be applied to pay debt service on the bonds.

  • Bonds are general obligations of the State of Mississippi backed by the full faith and credit of the state; bond proceeds and income are exempt from state taxation.

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Terry in paying costs of constructing a community center and storm shelter.

Last Action

Died In Committee

6/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Finance2/28/2020

Full Bill Text

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