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HB 1639

establishing investigatory grand juries housed under the county sheriffs' offices.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Glenn Bailey and 4 co-sponsors

Authorizes issuing bonds to provide financial assistance to the City of Natchez for stormwater infrastructure projects.

Refer for Interim Study: MA DV 257-86 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 89
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Bill Summary · HB 1639

Bill Summary — HB 1639

Note: The documents you provided contain multiple, unrelated bill texts from different states (Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana) and an inconsistent sponsor/action history. The title and metadata you supplied — “Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Natchez with stormwater infrastructure projects” (introduced 12/16/2024; subject: Ways and Means; status: Died in Committee) — do not match the full text included. Because the substantive text for the Natchez bonds measure was not provided, the summary below is limited to (1) what is stated in your metadata, (2) typical features of such a bonds bill, and (3) notes on the inconsistent documents you attached. If you can provide the actual bill text or jurisdiction (state), I can produce a precise, authoritative summary.

Main purpose and intent

According to the title and metadata, HB 1639 would have authorized issuance of bonds to provide financial assistance to the City of Natchez for stormwater infrastructure projects. The intent of this type of bill is typically to secure capital funding (via public debt) to design, build, repair, or upgrade stormwater management systems to reduce flooding, improve drainage, protect public health and property, and meet regulatory requirements.

Likely key provisions (typical for municipal stormwater bond bills)

Because the bill text is not available, these are common elements such legislation contains:
- Authorization to issue general obligation bonds or revenue bonds (state or local) in a specified maximum principal amount for stormwater projects in the named municipality.
- Statement of eligible uses of proceeds: planning, design, construction, repairs, land acquisition, and related costs for stormwater drainage, detention/retention basins, culverts, storm sewers, pump stations, and erosion control.
- Repayment terms: source(s) of repayment (e.g., municipal tax revenue, dedicated stormwater utility fees, state revolving funds, or state appropriations); maximum maturity and interest provisions.
- Conditions and matching requirements: potential requirement that the city provide matching funds, meet procurement rules, and comply with environmental and permitting requirements.
- Oversight and reporting: clauses requiring audits, project reporting to the legislature or state agencies, and compliance with state procurement/accounting laws.
- Effective date and any emergency clauses.

Who would be affected

  • City of Natchez residents and property owners (benefits from improved stormwater management; potential tax or fee implications depending on repayment source).
  • Local government (City of Natchez) — access to capital and obligations to manage projects and repay bonds.
  • Contractors, engineers, and suppliers who would perform the work.
  • State fiscal picture — possible impact on state or local debt capacity if state-issued or state-backed bonds are involved.

Procedural/timeline aspects (as provided)

  • Introduced: December 16, 2024.
  • Subject: Ways and Means.
  • Status: Died In Committee (i.e., bill did not advance to passage in that session).
  • Because the bill died in committee, no bond issuance or project funding under this bill would occur.

Document inconsistencies and caveats

  • The detailed text included in the packet references an Arkansas appropriation for UAMS Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program (appropriation of $950,780), an Illinois tax exemption bill, and an Indiana bill redefining “stillbirth.” These are unrelated to Natchez stormwater bonds.
  • Sponsors listed (Lundstrum, Tony M. McCombie, Amy L. Grant) and the legislative actions provided appear to be drawn from multiple jurisdictions and bills, not a single cohesive HB 1639 about Natchez.
  • Because the authoritative bill text for the Natchez bond authorization was not supplied, the above “likely provisions” are illustrative and should not be treated as the enacted or proposed language.

Recommended next steps

  • Please provide the full text or a link to the actual HB 1639 (jurisdiction/state) that addresses Natchez stormwater bond issuance. With that text I will produce a detailed, clause-by-clause summary of the bill’s provisions, fiscal impacts, and legal effects.

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

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