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MS HB944

Bill

Status

Failed

2/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Larry Byrd

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes issuance of state general obligation bonds up to $550,000 to provide funds to the City of Petal, Mississippi for the Petal Area Chamber of Commerce building project.

  • Funds will be used to assist in paying costs associated with the purchase, renovation, and equipping of a building located at 226 E. Central Avenue in Petal to house the Chamber of Commerce.

  • Creates a special fund designated "2025 City of Petal - The Petal Area Chamber of Commerce Building Fund" within the State Treasury to receive bond proceeds and disburse funds to the City of Petal.

  • Bonds shall be general obligations of Mississippi with full faith and credit pledged; bonds may mature up to 25 years from issue date and no bonds may be issued after July 1, 2029.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance to assist with purchase and renovation of a building by The Petal Area Chamber of Commerce.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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