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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Bill 3049 Authorizes State Bonds for Emmanuel Community Center Renovation
Last action · February 25, 2026: 02/25 (S) Died In CommitteeSponsor: Joseph Thomas
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What This Bill Proposed
Senate Bill 3049 authorizes the issuance of up to $310,760.00 in state to assist Serenity on the Bayou in Anguilla, Mississippi, with renovating and equipping a building for the Emmanuel Community Center. No bonds may be issued under this section after July 1, 2030.
State debt is authorized to fund capital improvements for a specific local community center project in Sharkey County, backed by the full faith and credit of Mississippi.
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.
Serenity on the Bayou
Receives funds from the special state treasury fund to assist in paying costs associated with renovating and equipping a building for the Emmanuel Community Center.
State Bond Commission
Acts as issuing agent for the bonds, determines methods of sale, and handles validation and issuance.
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This bill did not become law - Died in committee.
Procedural history
2 actions- Feb 25, 2026Senate02/25 (S) Died In Committee
- Feb 10, 2026SenateCommittee02/10 (S) Referred To Finance
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 25)
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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