Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Gulfport for repairs and upgrades to the park areas of certain facilities.

HB 1694 would have authorized Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund repairs, renovations, and upgrades to park areas at specific facilities in Gulfport. The bill's key mechanism is the state borrowing money through bond sales, with repayment backed by Mississippi's full credit, and the proceeds would be directly transferred to Gulfport for park improvements. This bill specifically targeted park facilities (not general city services) and required the City of Gulfport to use funds solely for these designated park upgrades. The bill died in the Ways and Means Committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.