Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Hinds County with purchasing video cameras.
HB 1698 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to provide funds for Hinds County to purchase and install video cameras. These cameras are intended to prevent public health violations and promote public safety. The bill establishes a legal framework for bond issuance, repayment, and fund disbursement, with proceeds solely dedicated to covering the county's camera costs. The bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee but died there on February 26, 2025.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 7, 2025
Last action Feb 26, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Feb 7, 2025
Committee
Referred To Ways and Means
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Zakiya Summers
DDemocratic
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about HB 1698
Scope: MS
Hi! I can help you understand HB 1698. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline