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HB 356

Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Holmes County with improvements to county roads and buildings.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Bryant Clark

Mississippi bill to issue bonds funding Holmes County road and building improvements died in committee without legislative consideration.

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Bill Summary · HB 356

Legislative bill overview

HB 356 would authorize Mississippi to issue bonds to provide financial assistance to Holmes County for improvements to county roads and buildings. The bill died in the Ways and Means Committee on February 26, 2025, without advancing to a full legislative vote.

Why is this important

Holmes County is one of Mississippi's poorest counties, and infrastructure improvements to roads and public buildings directly affect economic development, public safety, property values, and quality of life for residents. Bond-funded infrastructure projects can stimulate local construction jobs and improve county competitiveness for business investment, though they also create long-term debt obligations paid through state revenues.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact and state debt: Bond issuance increases state indebtedness and requires dedicated revenue streams for repayment, raising questions about whether the state can afford additional obligations
  • Equity and county selection: Other counties with similar infrastructure needs may question why Holmes County received state bond support while their communities did not
  • Project specificity: The bill appears broad in scope, without clear prioritization of which roads and buildings would be improved or how funds would be allocated most effectively

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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