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MS HB300
MS HB300Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds to Winston County to assist fire departments with purchasing equipment and improvements to facilities.
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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Winston County, Mississippi, To Provide Funds To Be Distributed Equally Among The Betheden Volunteer Fire Department, East Winston Volunteer Fire Department, Highpoint Volunteer Fire Department, And Louisville Fire Department, To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing Equipment And Improvements To Facilities; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue up to $200,000 in general obligation bonds, which are state-backed debts, to provide funds for Winston County to assist four specific fire departments: Betheden Volunteer Fire Department, East Winston Volunteer Fire Department, Highpoint Volunteer Fire Department, and Louisville Fire Department. The money from these bonds will be distributed equally among these departments to help cover costs for purchasing new equipment and making improvements to their facilities. The State Bond Commission will oversee the issuance and sale of these bonds, and the funds will be held in a special account called the "2026 Winston County Fire Departments Fund." No bonds can be issued under this act after July 1, 2030, and the act will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred To Ways and Means (on 01/08/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0300.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0300-0399/HB0300IN.htm |
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