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MS HB1675

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 up to $700,000 to fund repair, renovation, upgrades, and improvements to agricultural facilities envelope and infrastructure at Alcorn State University.

  • Creates special fund designated "2025 Alcorn State University Agricultural Facilities Envelope and Infrastructure Fund" within State Treasury to receive bond proceeds and disburse funds for authorized projects.

  • Bonds may mature up to 25 years from date of issue, with interest rates not to exceed limits in Mississippi Code Section 75-17-101, and can be sold by public sealed bid or negotiated sale.

  • State Treasurer shall certify necessity for warrants to pay principal, interest, and accreted value of bonds when due, with full faith and credit of the State pledged as security.

  • Bonds cannot be issued after July 1, 2029; any remaining funds after project completion shall be applied to pay debt service on the bonds.

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance for agricultural facilities infrastructure upgrades 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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