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MS HB768
Bill
Status
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Sanders
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AI Summary
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Authorizes $75,000 in state general obligation bonds for the Town of Pace, Mississippi, to fund park improvements including site grading, playground equipment acquisition, basketball court improvements, and playground upgrades.
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Authorizes an additional $75,000 in state general obligation bonds for the Town of Benoit, Mississippi, for identical park improvement purposes.
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Creates two separate special funds within the State Treasury—the "2026 Town of Pace Parks Improvements Fund" and the "2026 Town of Benoit Improvements Fund"—to hold and disburse bond proceeds.
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Bonds must be issued by July 1, 2030, may mature up to 25 years from issuance, and are backed by the full faith and credit of Mississippi as general obligations.
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Bond proceeds and interest earned are exempt from state taxation, and unused funds after project completion must be applied to debt service on the bonds.
Legislative Description
Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Towns of Pace and Benoit with park improvements.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/25/2026