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MS SB2461

Bill

Status

Failed

2/24/2021

Primary Sponsor

Briggs Hopson

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes issuance of up to $1,000,000 in state general obligation bonds to fund the purchase of property and renovation/outfitting of a building for the Hinds Community College Maritime Training Center in Vicksburg, Mississippi

  • Creates the "2021 Hinds Community College Maritime Training Center Fund" within the State Treasury to hold and disburse bond proceeds, with unexpended amounts and interest earnings remaining in the fund rather than lapsing to the General Fund

  • Bonds must be issued before July 1, 2025, and mature within 25 years from the date of issue

  • Bonds are backed by the full faith and credit of the State of Mississippi, and both the bonds and income from them are exempt from all state taxation

  • The State Bond Commission serves as the issuing agent with authority to determine bond terms, sale methods, and handle all aspects of issuance and sale

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance for acquiring and renovating property to house Hinds CC Maritime Training Center in Vicksburg.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/24/2021

Committee Referrals

Finance1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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