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MS SB2754

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2022

Primary Sponsor

John Horhn

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes issuance of up to $50,010,000 in state general obligation bonds to fund the "2022 Ayers Restoration Fund"

  • Provides funding to help the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning meet its obligation under the Ayers v. Musgrove settlement to establish a privately funded endowment for Jackson State University, Mississippi Valley State University, and Alcorn State University

  • Endowment proceeds must be used for program stabilization, program development, and expansion at the three historically Black universities

  • Bonds may not be issued after July 1, 2026, and must mature within 25 years of issuance

  • Bonds are tax-exempt general obligations of the State of Mississippi backed by the full faith and credit of the state

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds for the Ayers Restoration Fund.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2022

Committee Referrals

Finance1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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