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MS SB2872

Bill

Status

Failed

2/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Albert Butler

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes issuance of up to $3,560,000 in state general obligation bonds to assist Claiborne County with capital improvement projects
  • Creates the "2025 Claiborne County Capital Improvements Fund" to disburse bond proceeds for five categories of projects: $1,100,000 for road improvements, $250,000 for stormwater management, $480,000 for library renovations, $230,000 for law enforcement facilities, and $1,500,000 for recreational facilities
  • Establishes that bonds shall be general obligations of the state with full faith and credit pledged, bearing interest at rates not exceeding Section 75-17-101 limits, with maturity not exceeding 25 years
  • Authorizes the State Bond Commission to issue bonds through sealed bids or negotiated sale, with proceeds exempt from state taxation and available for investment by trustees, fiduciaries, and public entities
  • Provides that no bonds may be issued after July 1, 2029, and that any remaining fund balances after project completion shall be applied to debt service on the issued bonds; act effective July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance to Claiborne County to assist in paying costs of various capital improvement projects.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance1/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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