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MS HB1672

Bill

Status

Failed

2/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeffery Harness

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the State Bond Commission to issue up to $5,000,000 in general obligation bonds to fund repairs and renovations for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance at Alcorn State University buildings and facilities.

  • Bonds may mature up to 25 years from issuance and cannot be issued after July 1, 2029.

  • Creates a special fund called the "2025 Alcorn State University Improvements Fund" within the State Treasury to receive bond proceeds and disburse funds for the authorized projects.

  • Bonds are backed by the full faith and credit of the State of Mississippi; if legislative appropriations are insufficient, the State Treasurer must pay any deficiency from the General Treasury.

  • Bonds and income from bonds are exempt from all Mississippi state taxation; excess funds remaining after project completion shall be used for debt service on the bonds.

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements at Alcorn State University.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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