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MS HB184

Bill

Status

Failed

2/24/2021

Primary Sponsor

Lester Carpenter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes issuance of up to $10,000,000 in state general obligation bonds to fund construction of new facilities and relocation of the Mississippi State Veterans Home in the Jackson metropolitan area

  • Creates the "2021 Mississippi State Veterans Home-Jackson Construction Fund" within the State Treasury to hold bond proceeds, with funds not lapsing at fiscal year end

  • Bonds may not be issued after July 1, 2025, and must mature within 25 years from date of issue

  • Full faith and credit of the State of Mississippi is pledged for bond repayment; if appropriated funds are insufficient, the State Treasurer must pay from available Treasury funds

  • Bonds and income from bonds are exempt from all state taxation and qualify as legal investments for trustees, fiduciaries, savings banks, trust companies, and insurance companies

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of new Mississippi State Veterans Home in Jackson Metropolitan area.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/24/2021

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/8/2021

Full Bill Text

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