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SB 3045MISSISSIPPISession 2026State Billdead
Did Not Advance

Mississippi Legislature considers authorizing $1.1 million in state bonds for Westgate Subdivision roadway improvements

Original title: Bonds; authorize to assist Humphreys County in paying costs of roadway, curb and gutter improvements in Westgate Subdivision.

Last action · February 25, 2026: 02/25 (S) Died In CommitteeSponsor: Joseph Thomas

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What This Bill Proposed

Senate Bill 3045 proposes to authorize up to $1.1 million in state to help Humphreys County fund roadway, curb, and gutter improvements in the Westgate Subdivision. The measure creates a special treasury fund to manage the bond proceeds and sets a final issuance deadline of July 1, 2030.

Why it matters

Establishes a funding mechanism utilizing state-backed debt to finance local infrastructure construction for Humphreys County residents, with any unspent bond proceeds dedicated to paying off the issued debt service.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Board of Supervisors of Humphreys County, Mississippi

The board receives financial assistance from state bond proceeds to pay for roadway, curb, and gutter improvements in the Westgate Subdivision.

Directly affected

State Bond Commission

The commission acts as the issuing agent, prescribes bond forms, manages sales, and determines payment terms for the general obligation bonds.

Directly affected

State Treasurer

The State Treasurer maintains the special fund, forwards funds to payment places, and certifies necessities for warrants to pay bond debt service.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum amount of bonds that can be issued under this bill?
The total amount of bonds issued under Section 2 of the act shall not exceed One Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,100,000.00).
What deadline applies to the issuance of these bonds?
No bonds may be issued under the authority of Section 2 after July 1, 2030.
What happens to unspent money left in the Westgate Improvements Fund?
Unexpended amounts do not lapse into the State General Fund at the end of a fiscal year, and any remaining amounts after project completion or abandonment are applied to pay debt service on the bonds.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died in committee.

Procedural history

2 actions
  1. Feb 25, 2026Senate
    02/25 (S) Died In Committee
  2. Feb 10, 2026SenateCommittee
    02/10 (S) Referred To Finance

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Sponsors

Joseph ThomasSenate · District 22DemocraticPrimary sponsor

Connected Entities

State Bond Commission, Westgate Subdivision, 2026 Humphreys County Westgate Improvements Fund and 7 more
OrganizationState Bond Commission“Commission authorized to issue and sell state general obligation bonds”Map →
locationWestgate Subdivision“Subdivision receiving roadway, curb, and gutter improvements”Map →
Organization2026 Humphreys County Westgate Improvements Fund“Special fund created within the State Treasury”Map →
PersonJoseph Thomas“Senator who introduced Senate Bill 3045”Map →
locationHumphreys County“County whose Board of Supervisors is assisted by the bond funds”Map →
OrganizationChancery Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi“Court where bonds may be validated”Map →
otherUniform Commercial Code“Code governing negotiable instruments”Map →
locationState of Mississippi“State issuing the general obligation bonds”Map →
OrganizationState Treasurer“Official responsible for maintaining the special fund and certifying warrants”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Finance and Administration“Department authorized to disburse monies and issue warrants”Map →

Sources

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billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

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