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Read. Follow. Verify.Mississippi Legislature considers $1 million bond issue for Richard M. Coleman, Sr. Recreational Park improvements in Bolivar County
Last action · February 25, 2026: 02/25 (H) Died In CommitteeSponsor: Robert Sanders
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What This Bill Proposed
House Bill 774 proposes to authorize up to $1 million in state to assist Bolivar County with construction, repairs, and infrastructure upgrades at the Richard M. Coleman, Sr. Recreational Park. The measure creates a special state fund to manage the bond proceeds and sets a deadline of July 1, 2030, for issuing the bonds.
Residents and local government entities in Bolivar County stand to receive state financial backing for park infrastructure projects, while state taxpayers back the .
- General obligation bonds in Mississippi are debt instruments backed by the full faith and credit of the state, requiring legislative authorization. context
- House Bill 774 was introduced during the 2026 Regular Session by Representative Sanders and died in committee. context
Who It Would Have Affected
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Bolivar County
Bolivar County receives financial assistance from state bond proceeds for park construction, repairs, and infrastructure upgrades.
State of Mississippi
The State of Mississippi pledges its full faith and credit to issue general obligation bonds and manage the resulting debt service.
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This bill did not become law - Died in committee.
Procedural history
2 actions- Feb 25, 2026House02/25 (H) Died In Committee
- Jan 16, 2026HouseCommittee01/16 (H) Referred To Ways and Means
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Dedicated Special Fund Creation
The legislation establishes a standalone non-lapsing treasury fund specifically for the Richard M. Coleman, Sr. Recreational Park, ensuring that unspent funds and interest are preserved for project costs or debt service.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 35)
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz15Current news / social attention level
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