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MS HB1874

Bill

Status

Failed

2/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Hulum

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes issuance of state general obligation bonds not exceeding $300,000 to assist the City of Gulfport in winterization costs for low-income homes in the central Gulfport area known as "The Quarter"

  • Creates the "2025 City of Gulfport Home Winterization Fund" within the State Treasury to receive bond proceeds and disburse funds for winterization projects

  • Establishes bond parameters including maturity of up to 25 years, interest rates subject to Mississippi Code Section 75-17-101, and full faith and credit pledge of the state for payment

  • Provides that unexpended amounts and interest earnings in the fund shall not lapse and may be applied to debt service on the bonds after project completion or abandonment

  • Bonds cannot be issued after July 1, 2029, and the act becomes effective July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Gulfport with the winterization of homes in the area in the central city known as "The Quarter".

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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