Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi HB874: Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Jackson with construction of a new Fire Station 5.
Status: Failed, February 25, 2026
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO ASSIST THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH DEMOLITION OF FIRE STATION 5 AND RELATED STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES ON NORTH STATE STREET IN THE CITY OF JACKSON, CONSTRUCTION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF A NEW FIRE STATION AND RELATED STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES AT SUCH SITE, AND ACQUISITION OF A LARGE LADDER TRUCK; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
What the bill says
An act to authorize the issuance of state general obligation bonds to assist the city of jackson, mississippi, in paying costs associated with demolition of fire station 5 and related structures and facilities on north state street in the city of jackson, construction, furnishing and equipping of a new fire station and related structures and facilities at such site, and acquisition of a large ladder truck; and for related purposes.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO ASSIST THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH DEMOLITION OF FIRE STATION 5 AND RELATED STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES ON NORTH STATE STREET IN THE CITY OF JACKSON, CONSTRUCTION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF A NEW FIRE STATION AND RELATED STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES AT SUCH SITE, AND ACQUISITION OF A LARGE LADDER TRUCK; 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/R1135* H. B. No. 874 ~ OFFICIAL ~ R3/5 26/HR43/R1135 PAGE 1 (BS\KP) absolutely at such time or times not to exceed twenty-five (25) years from date of …
Sponsors
- Brown, Bo (D, 70) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died In Committee
- : Referred To Ways and Means
Subjects: Bonds
Common questions
- What is HB874?
- HB874 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Jackson with construction of a new Fire Station 5.
- What does HB874 do?
- In its own words: An act to authorize the issuance of state general obligation bonds to assist the city of jackson, mississippi, in paying costs associated with demolition of fire station 5 and related structures and facilities on north state street in the city of jackson, construction, furnishing and equipping of a new fire station and related structures and facilities at such site, and acquisition of a large ladder truck; and for related purposes.
- What is the status of HB874?
- Failed as of February 25, 2026. Latest action: Died In Committee (February 25, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB874?
- Brown, Bo (D, 70).
- Where is the official record for HB874?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0874.xml
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