Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Washington County with various projects.
HB 502 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to provide funding for Washington County's road, school, and park projects. The bonds, backed by the full faith and credit of the state, would be sold by the State Bond Commission, with proceeds deposited into a special fund for Washington County's use. The state pledges to cover any payment shortfalls from unappropriated treasury funds if needed. This bill directly affects Washington County residents and local infrastructure projects by creating a state-funded financing mechanism.
Bill status
died
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Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2025
Last action Feb 26, 2025
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Jan 10, 2025
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Referred To Ways and Means
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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John Hines
DDemocratic
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