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MS SB2963

Bill

Status

Failed

2/24/2021

Primary Sponsor

Tammy Witherspoon

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the authorized amount of state general obligation bonds from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 to assist Adams County, Mississippi with completing the Belwood Levee construction

  • Funds are deposited into the "2019 Belwood Levee Construction Fund" maintained as a separate special fund within the State Treasury

  • The Department of Finance and Administration has discretion over disbursement of funds to Adams County for levee completion costs

  • Bonds cannot be issued after July 1, 2023, and must mature within 25 years from date of issue

  • Bonds are general obligations of the State of Mississippi backed by the full faith and credit of the state, and are exempt from all state taxation

Legislative Description

Bonds; increased authorized amount to assist Adams County in paying costs of completion of Belwood Levee construction.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/24/2021

Committee Referrals

Finance2/16/2021

Full Bill Text

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