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MS HB1835

Bill

Status

Failed

2/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Larry Byrd

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the issuance of state general obligation bonds not to exceed $1,958,000 to assist the Petal School District with construction, improvements, and widening of Herrington Road near the proposed new Petal Elementary School in the City of Petal.

  • Creates a special fund designated the "2025 City of Petal Herrington Road Fund" within the State Treasury to receive bond proceeds and disburse funds for the authorized road project.

  • Establishes that bonds shall mature within 25 years, bear interest at rates not exceeding limits in Mississippi Code Section 75-17-101, and are general obligations of the State backed by full faith and credit.

  • Specifies that the State Bond Commission shall serve as issuing agent, determine bond details, advertise and accept bids for sale, and transfer proceeds to the special fund for project disbursement.

  • Sets July 1, 2029 as the deadline for issuance of bonds and makes the act effective July 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Petal School District with improvements to Herrington Road.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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