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MS HB1008

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Hulum

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes up to $500,000 in state general obligation bonds to fund park repairs and improvements at four City of Gulfport facilities
  • Allocates $125,000 each to Jack and Florence Goldin Sportsplex, 19th Street Community Center, Gaston Point Recreation Center, and 28th Street Park and Pavilion
  • Creates the "2026 City of Gulfport Park Areas Improvement Fund" as a special fund within the State Treasury to hold bond proceeds
  • Bonds must be issued by July 1, 2030, with maximum maturity of 25 years and interest/principal backed by full faith and credit of Mississippi
  • Bonds and income from them are exempt from all Mississippi state taxation

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Gulfport for repairs and upgrades to the park areas of certain facilities.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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