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MS HB300

Bill

Status

Failed

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carl Mickens

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes issuance of up to $200,000 in state general obligation bonds to provide funds to Winston County for fire department improvements

  • Funds must be distributed equally among four fire departments: Betheden Volunteer Fire Department, East Winston Volunteer Fire Department, Highpoint Volunteer Fire Department, and Louisville Fire Department

  • Bond proceeds may be used for purchasing equipment and making improvements to fire department facilities

  • Creates the "2026 Winston County Fire Departments Fund" as a special fund within the State Treasury to hold and disburse the bond proceeds

  • Bonds must be issued before July 1, 2030, with a maximum maturity of 25 years, and are exempt from all Mississippi state taxation

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds to Winston County to assist fire departments with purchasing equipment and improvements to facilities.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/8/2026

Full Bill Text

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