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MS HB741

Bill

Status

Failed

3/27/2024

Primary Sponsor

Robert Sanders

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes issuance of state general obligation bonds up to $75,000 each for the Town of Pace and Town of Benoit, Mississippi for parks improvements.

  • Funds may be used for site grading, playground equipment acquisition, basketball court improvements, and playground improvements in each town's parks.

  • Creates separate special funds ("2024 Town of Pace Parks Improvements Fund" and "2024 Town of Benoit Improvements Fund") to receive bond proceeds and investment earnings.

  • Bonds cannot be issued after July 1, 2028, and any remaining funds after project completion shall be applied to debt service on the bonds.

  • Bonds are general obligations of Mississippi backed by full faith and credit of the state, with interest rates not to exceed limits in Mississippi Code Section 75-17-101 and maturity not exceeding 25 years.

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Towns of Pace and Benoit with park improvements.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/27/2024

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/29/2024

Full Bill Text

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