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MS HB817
MS HB817Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds to Walthall County to assist Best of the Best Youth Sports with recreational park.
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
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 Walthall County, Mississippi, To Provide Funds To Best Of The Best Youth Sports, A Nonprofit Organization, To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Improvements To Its Youth Recreational Park, Including Pavement For Additional Parking, Upgraded Lighting, Bathroom Upgrades, Additional Bleachers, Upgraded Fencing And Completion Of The T-ball Field; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the issuance of state general obligation bonds, which are essentially loans backed by the full faith and credit of the State of Mississippi, to provide up to $40,000 to Walthall County. The funds will then be given to Best of the Best Youth Sports, a nonprofit organization, to help pay for improvements to their youth recreational park. These improvements include paving for more parking, better lighting, upgraded bathrooms, additional bleachers, improved fencing, and the completion of a T-ball field. The bonds will be managed by the State Bond Commission, a group responsible for issuing state debt, and cannot be issued after July 1, 2030, with the act taking effect on July 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred To Ways and Means (on 01/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0817.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0800-0899/HB0817IN.htm |
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