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Mississippi Legislature authorizes $750,000 in general obligation bonds for Triangle Cultural Center repairs

Original title: Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds for repair and renovation of Triangle Cultural Center in Yazoo City.

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

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What This Bill Proposed

Senate Bill 3023 authorizes the issuance of up to $750,000 in state to fund repairs and renovations at the Triangle Cultural Center in Yazoo City, Mississippi. The measure establishes a special treasury fund for the project and sets a final issuance deadline of July 1, 2030.

Why it matters

State taxpayers back the newly authorized debt service for local facility upgrades, while the Yazoo Historical Society museum receives dedicated renovation funding.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

State of Mississippi taxpayers

State taxpayers back the general obligation bonds and the associated debt service through the full faith and credit of the state.

Directly affected

Yazoo Historical Society

The museum space occupied by the society is explicitly designated to receive repair and renovation funds from the special treasury account.

Directly affected

Triangle Cultural Center

The physical facility is the designated recipient of the bond proceeds for building repairs and renovations.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum amount of bonds that can be issued under this act?
The total amount of bonds issued under this act shall not exceed Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000.00).
What is the deadline for issuing the authorized bonds?
No bonds shall be issued under this section after July 1, 2030.

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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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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

State Bond Commission, Chancery Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, Museum of the Yazoo Historical Society and 4 more
OrganizationState Bond Commission“Acts as the issuing agent for the bonds authorized under the act.”Map →
locationChancery Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi“Court where bonds authorized under the act may be validated.”Map →
OrganizationMuseum of the Yazoo Historical Society“Occupant of a portion of the Triangle Cultural Center receiving repair funds.”Map →
OrganizationState Treasurer“Maintains the special fund and certifies necessary warrants for bond payments.”Map →
locationYazoo City“Location of the Triangle Cultural Center.”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Finance and Administration“Disburses monies from the special fund and issues warrants to pay bond debt.”Map →
OrganizationTriangle Cultural Center“Recipient facility for repair and renovation funds in Yazoo City, Mississippi.”Map →

Sources

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billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

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