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MS HB192

Bill

Status

Failed

2/24/2021

Primary Sponsor

Nick Bain

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes issuance of state general obligation bonds up to $2,000,000 to assist Alcorn County, Mississippi with repair, renovation, and roof replacement costs for the Alcorn County Courthouse.

  • Creates a special "2021 Alcorn County Land and Building Purchase Fund" within the State Treasury to receive bond proceeds and disburse funds for the courthouse project.

  • Grants the State Bond Commission authority to determine bond terms including interest rates (not exceeding statutory limits), maturity dates (up to 25 years), and sale method.

  • Requires bond proceeds to be used solely for courthouse project costs and incident expenses; any remaining funds after project completion must be applied to debt service on the bonds.

  • Prohibits bond issuance after July 1, 2025, and pledges the full faith and credit of the State of Mississippi to guarantee principal and interest payments.

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Alcorn County with purchase of land and building to house county offices.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/24/2021

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/8/2021

Full Bill Text

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