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MS HB768

Bill

Status

Failed

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Sanders

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Authorizes an additional $75,000 in state general obligation bonds for the Town of Benoit, Mississippi, for identical park improvement purposes.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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