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MS SB2904

Bill

Status

Failed

6/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Dennis DeBar

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the issuance of state general obligation bonds up to $500,000 to fund renovation and expansion of the Greene County Rural Events Center in Leakesville, Mississippi.

  • Creates a special fund designated the "2020 Greene County Rural Events Center Renovation and Expansion Fund" within the State Treasury to receive bond proceeds and disburse them for project costs.

  • Grants the State Bond Commission authority to issue bonds, prescribe their terms, determine sale methods, and manage all issuance and sale procedures, with bonds maturing within 25 years.

  • Bonds constitute general obligations of Mississippi backed by the full faith and credit of the state; principal and interest payments are exempt from state taxation and income from bonds is tax-exempt.

  • Establishes a deadline of July 1, 2024 for bond issuance; any remaining funds after project completion shall be applied to pay debt service on the bonds.

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance to assist in renovation and expansion of Greene County Rural Events Center in Leakesville.

Last Action

Died In Committee

6/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Finance2/28/2020

Full Bill Text

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