Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Vardaman acquisition of a fire truck.
This bill authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to provide funds specifically for the Town of Vardaman to purchase a fire truck. The bonds would be general obligations of the state, backed by Mississippi's full faith and credit, with proceeds transferred directly to Vardaman for the fire truck acquisition. The state would handle bond issuance, sale, and disbursement through the State Bond Commission, with no broader policy changes or additional requirements beyond this single transaction.
Bill status
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Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2026
Last action Feb 25, 2026
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Feb 17, 2026
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Referred To Ways and Means
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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P
Willie Bailey
DDemocratic
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