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MS HB1555

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2022

Primary Sponsor

John Hines

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the State Bond Commission to issue up to $500,000 in general obligation bonds to assist the City of Greenville, Mississippi with repair and renovation costs for city parks and the municipal golf course.

  • Bonds shall mature within 25 years, bear interest rates not exceeding limits set in Mississippi Code Section 75-17-101, and are backed by the full faith and credit of the State of Mississippi.

  • Creates a special fund titled "2022 City of Greenville Parks and Municipal Golf Course Repair and Renovation Fund" to receive bond proceeds and disburse funds: $125,000 each to Greenville Municipal Golf Course, Frisby Park, Rounds Park, and Maude Bryan Park.

  • Bonds are exempt from Mississippi state taxation and qualify as legal investments for trustees, fiduciaries, and financial institutions in the state.

  • All bonds must be issued by July 1, 2026, and any remaining fund balance after project completion shall be applied to pay debt service on the bonds.

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Greenville in paying costs of repair and renovation of city parks and municipal golf course.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2022

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/8/2022

Full Bill Text

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