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MS SB3021

Bill

Status

Failed

2/24/2021

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Blackmon

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases state general obligation bonds authorized for Tougaloo College Research Development Foundation from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 for restoration and renovation of the historic Tougaloo College site where Freedom Riders took refuge.

  • Funds will be disbursed from the 2018 Transportation and Infrastructure Improvements Fund, which consists of separate allocations for transportation and infrastructure projects across multiple Mississippi counties and municipalities.

  • The bill amends Section 27-104-301 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to effectuate the bond authorization increase.

  • The 2018 fund distributes approximately $70+ million in total allocations to various projects statewide, including highway improvements, bridge repairs, water system upgrades, and economic development infrastructure.

  • Takes effect upon passage.

Legislative Description

Bonds; increase authorized issuance to assist in paying costs of restoration of historic Tougaloo College Freedom Riders site.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/24/2021

Committee Referrals

Finance2/24/2021

Full Bill Text

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