Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi HB774: Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Bolivar County with improvements at Richard M. Coleman, Sr. Recreational Park.
Status: Failed, February 25, 2026
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ASSIST BOLIVAR COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTRUCTION, FURNISHING, EQUIPPING, EXPANSION, REPAIR AND RENOVATION OF AND UPGRADES, IMPROVEMENTS AND ADDITIONS TO BUILDINGS, FACILITIES, PROPERTY, ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE AT AND NEAR RICHARD M. COLEMAN, SR. RECREATIONAL PARK IN BOLIVAR COUNTY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
What the bill says
An act to authorize the issuance of state general obligation bonds to provide funds to assist bolivar county, mississippi, in paying costs associated with construction, furnishing, equipping, expansion, repair and renovation of and upgrades, improvements and additions to buildings, facilities, property, roads and infrastructure at and near richard m. coleman, sr. recreational park in bolivar county; and for related purposes.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ASSIST BOLIVAR COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTRUCTION, FURNISHING, EQUIPPING, EXPANSION, REPAIR AND RENOVATION OF AND UPGRADES, IMPROVEMENTS AND ADDITIONS TO BUILDINGS, FACILITIES, PROPERTY, ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE AT AND NEAR RICHARD M. COLEMAN, SR. RECREATIONAL PARK IN BOLIVAR COUNTY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. (1) As used in this act, the following words shall have the meanings ascribed herein unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (a) "State" means the State of Mississippi. (b) "Commission" means the State Bond Commission. (2) The principal of and interest on the bonds authorized under this act shall be payable in the manner provided in this subsection. Such bonds shall bear such date or dates, be in such denomination or denominations, bear interest at such rate or rates (not to exceed the limits set forth in Section 75-17-101, Mississippi Code of 1972), be payable at such place or places within or without the State of Mississippi, shall mature *HR43/R523* H. B. No. 774 ~ OFFICIAL ~ R3/5 26/HR43/R523 PAGE 1 (BS\KP) absolutely at such time or times not to exceed twenty-five (25) years from date of issue, be redeemable before maturity at such time or times …
Sponsors
- Sanders, Robert L. (D, 29) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died In Committee
- : Referred To Ways and Means
Subjects: Bonds
Common questions
- What is HB774?
- HB774 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Bolivar County with improvements at Richard M. Coleman, Sr. Recreational Park.
- What does HB774 do?
- In its own words: An act to authorize the issuance of state general obligation bonds to provide funds to assist bolivar county, mississippi, in paying costs associated with construction, furnishing, equipping, expansion, repair and renovation of and upgrades, improvements and additions to buildings, facilities, property, roads and infrastructure at and near richard m. coleman, sr. recreational park in bolivar county; and for related purposes.
- What is the status of HB774?
- Failed as of February 25, 2026. Latest action: Died In Committee (February 25, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB774?
- Sanders, Robert L. (D, 29).
- Where is the official record for HB774?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0774.xml
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