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MS HB624
Bill
Status
2/24/2021
Primary Sponsor
Tracey Rosebud
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AI Summary
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Establishes a pilot program administered by the Department of Public Safety to provide grants for security camera and surveillance equipment acquisition and installation in five Mississippi Delta municipalities: Ruleville, Tutwiler, Lambert, Shaw, and Webb
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Caps grant funding at $50,000 per municipality
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Creates the "Small Municipalities Security Cameras and Equipment Pilot Program Fund" in the State Treasury to hold and disburse grant funds
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Authorizes issuance of $250,000 in state general obligation bonds to fund the program, with bonds prohibited from being issued after July 1, 2025
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Bonds may mature up to 25 years from issue date, are tax-exempt in Mississippi, and are backed by the full faith and credit of the state
Legislative Description
Bonds; create pilot program for grants to certain municipalities for security cameras and equipment and authorize bonds to provide funds.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/24/2021