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HB 874MISSISSIPPISession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Mississippi authorizes $2.5 million in bonds to rebuild Fire Station 5 and buy a ladder truck in Jackson

Original title: Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Jackson with construction of a new Fire Station 5.

Last action · February 25, 2026: 02/25 (H) Died In CommitteeSponsor: Brown

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What This Bill Proposed

Mississippi authorizes the issuance of up to $2.5 million in state to help the City of Jackson demolish, rebuild, furnish, and equip Fire Station 5 on North State Street and purchase a large ladder truck, taking effect July 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Residents in the fire station's service area face changes to local emergency infrastructure and municipal capital spending limits, with up to $850,000 in bonds issuable per through July 1, 2030.

Background

State general obligation bonds are backed by the full faith and credit of the state, requiring legislative authorization to fund specific capital projects. context
The bill applies to Jackson, Mississippi, located in Hinds County. context

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

City of Jackson

Receives bond proceeds to demolish, rebuild, and equip Fire Station 5 and purchase a ladder truck.

Directly affected

State of Mississippi taxpayers

Pledge full faith and credit of the state for general obligation bonds and back debt service payments.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum amount of bonds that can be issued for Fire Station 5?

The total amount of bonds issued under this act shall not exceed $2,500,000.00, with an annual cap of $850,000.00 per .

What happens to leftover money in the special fund after the project is finished?

Promptly after certification that the projects have been completed, abandoned, or cannot be completed timely, any remaining amounts shall be 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

Feb 25, 2026House
02/25 (H) Died In Committee
Jan 16, 2026HouseCommittee
01/16 (H) Referred To Ways and Means

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financial connection99% confidence

Dedicated Special Treasury Fund

Creates a specific treasury fund ('2026 City of Jackson - Fire Station 5 Improvements Fund') that protects unexpended amounts from lapsing into the General Fund.

State Treasurer Department of Finance and Administration City of Jackson

Connected Entities

State Bond Commission, State Treasurer, City of Jackson and 1 more

OrganizationState Bond Commission“Issuing agent for the bonds authorized under the act.”Map →

PersonState Treasurer“Maintains the special fund and certifies warrants for debt service.”Map →

locationCity of Jackson“Recipient of assistance for Fire Station 5 improvements.”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Finance and Administration“Disburses monies from the special fund and requests warrants for debt service.”Map →

Sources

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billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

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