MS HB133

Amends Mississippi Code sections 19-9-11, 19-9-13, and 21-33-307 to mandate that county boards of supervisors and municipal governing authorities must hold an election before issuing any bonds.

Removes the provision allowing bonds to be issued without an election if fewer than 20% of county electors (or 1,500, whichever is less) file a written protest.

Removes the provision allowing bonds to be issued without an election if fewer than 10% of municipal electors (or 1,500, whichever is less) file a written protest.

Requires the same notice and publication procedures for bond elections, including publishing notice once weekly for three consecutive weeks in newspapers and posting at three public places.

Takes effect July 1, 2021.