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MS HB1666

Bill

Status

Failed

2/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeffery Harness

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes issuance of state general obligation bonds totaling up to $3,400,000 to fund community development projects in the Town of Fayette, Mississippi.

  • Bond proceeds allocated as follows: $2,000,000 for water treatment plant construction; $200,000 for public lake, park, and recreational facilities; $1,000,000 for sewer system improvements; $100,000 for property development along U.S. Highway 61; and $100,000 for matching funds to acquire a new fire engine.

  • Creates a special fund designated "2025 Town of Fayette Community Development Projects Fund" within the State Treasury to receive and disburse bond proceeds for authorized projects.

  • Bonds may be issued anytime before July 1, 2029, with maturity dates not to exceed 25 years and interest rates capped per Mississippi Code Section 75-17-101.

  • Full faith and credit of the State of Mississippi pledges backing for bond principal and interest; bond income is exempt from state taxation.

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Fayette with various projects.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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