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MS SB2177

Bill

Status

Failed

2/24/2021

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes issuance of state general obligation bonds not to exceed $2,750,000 for construction, furnishing, and equipping of two career technical buildings at the Greenville Higher Education Center.

  • Creates a special fund within the State Treasury designated "2021 Greenville Higher Education Center Career Tech Building Construction Fund" to receive bond proceeds and disburse funds for the project.

  • Bonds may be issued by July 1, 2025, with maturity dates not exceeding 25 years from issuance and interest rates subject to existing state limits.

  • Bonds are general obligations of Mississippi backed by the full faith and credit of the state; any remaining funds after project completion shall be applied to debt service on the bonds.

  • Proceeds from bonds and investment earnings are exempt from state taxation and may only be used for the specified construction project and costs incident to bond issuance.

Legislative Description

Bonds; issue for the construction of career tech buildings at the Greenville Higher Education Center.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/24/2021

Committee Referrals

Finance1/8/2021

Full Bill Text

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