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MS HB983

MS HB983
Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements at the state-owned shipyard in Jackson County.


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Introduced
01/21/2019
In Committee
02/26/2019
Crossed Over
02/20/2019
Passed
03/21/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/28/2019

Introduced Session

2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of $45,000,000.00 In State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For Capital Improvements At The State-owned Shipyard Located In Jackson County, Mississippi; To Provide That The Issuance Of Such Bonds Shall Be Conditioned On The Lessee Incurring A Certain Amount Of Debt And/or Dedicating A Certain Amount Of Funds For Capital Improvements, Capital Investments Or Capital Upgrades To Shipyards In Mississippi Owned Or Leased By Such Lessee; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the issuance of $45,000,000 in state general obligation bonds to fund capital improvements at the state-owned shipyard located in Jackson County, Mississippi. The issuance of the bonds is conditioned on the lessee of the shipyard incurring at least $90,000,000 in debt or dedicating funds for capital improvements, investments, or upgrades to shipyards in Mississippi owned or leased by the lessee. The lessee must also maintain a certain minimum number of jobs and/or economic impact, and if the lessee fails to satisfy these commitments, they must repay all or a portion of the funds provided by the state. The bill outlines the procedures for issuing and selling the bonds, as well as the use of the bond proceeds and the exemption of the improvements from ad valorem taxation, except for school district purposes.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Approved by Governor (on 03/28/2019)

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