Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Clarksdale with improvements to Martin Luther King Park.
HB 480 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to provide funds for the City of Clarksdale to cover costs of improvements at Martin Luther King Park. The bill directly affects Clarksdale's city government, which would use the bond proceeds for park upgrades. Key mechanisms include the State Bond Commission issuing the bonds (backed by Mississippi's full credit), transferring funds to a dedicated account, and requiring the state to cover any payment shortfalls from the state treasury if needed. The bonds must be paid per state law, with interest accruing semiannually.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2025
Last action Feb 26, 2025
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Jan 10, 2025
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Referred To Ways and Means
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Orlando Paden
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