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MS HB1281

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2022

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes issuance of state general obligation bonds up to $500,000 to fund maintenance and renovations of the Mississippi Telecommunication Conference and Training Center in Jackson.

  • Creates a special "2022 Mississippi Telecommunication Conference and Training Center Fund" within the State Treasury to receive bond proceeds and disburse funds for project costs.

  • Bonds shall mature within 25 years from issuance, with interest rates not to exceed limits in Mississippi Code Section 75-17-101, and all interest accruing semiannually or annually.

  • No bonds may be issued after July 1, 2026; any remaining fund balance after project completion shall be applied to pay debt service on the bonds.

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

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance to assist with maintenance of the Mississippi Telecommunication Conference and Training Center.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2022

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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