Bonds; mandate election on issue of county or municipal bonds.

HB 884 requires counties and municipalities in Mississippi to hold a public election before issuing new bonds for projects like infrastructure or facilities. It mandates that local governments publish bond resolution notices weekly for three weeks in local newspapers (or post at public locations if no newspaper exists) and schedule the election at least 21 days after the first notice. This applies to all bond issuances covered under Sections 19-9-11 (counties) and 21-33-307 (municipalities), directly affecting county boards of supervisors and municipal governing bodies. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, adding an election step to the existing bond approval process without changing bond limits.