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MS HB1676

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 up to $5,000,000 in state general obligation bonds to fund repair, renovation, reconstruction, and restoration of the Poultry Sciences Academic Research Center (PSARC) at Alcorn State University.

  • Creates a special fund designated the "2025 Alcorn State University Poultry Sciences Academic Research Center (PSARC) Fund" within the State Treasury to receive bond proceeds and disburse funds for project costs.

  • Bonds are full faith and credit obligations of the State of Mississippi, with principal and interest backed by the state treasury if legislative appropriations are insufficient.

  • Bonds may mature up to 25 years from issuance, bear interest at rates not exceeding statutory limits, and are exempt from state taxation.

  • No bonds may be issued after July 1, 2029; unexpended funds and investment earnings are used for debt service after project completion.

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance for Poultry Sciences Academic Research Center 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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