Mississippi 2024 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB3191

Introduced

3/26/24

Refer

3/26/24

Failed

3/27/24

Caption

General Fund; FY2025 appropriation to Lee County for a fire truck and fire infrastructure equipment.

Impact

The financial injection from SB3191 is significant for Lee County, as it enables the acquisition of essential fire safety equipment that directly impacts the effectiveness of local firefighting efforts. By securing state funding for this purpose, the bill demonstrates a commitment to bolster public safety infrastructure at the local level. Consequently, this can lead to improved emergency response times and better protection against fire-related incidents for residents in the area.

Summary

Senate Bill 3191 is an appropriations bill aimed at providing financial support to Lee County for acquiring a fire truck and necessary fire infrastructure equipment. The bill allocates a total of $2,600,000 from the State General Fund to cover these costs for the fiscal year 2025, which starts on July 1, 2024. The funding is intended to enhance local fire department capabilities and improve overall community safety by ensuring that critical firefighting equipment is available.

Contention

One notable point of contention surrounding SB3191 could be the allocation of state funds, particularly in determining the priorities for public spending. While the bill appears to be widely supportive given its focus on public safety, stakeholders may raise concerns over the funding's impact on other departments or community needs. Additionally, there could be discussions regarding the equitable distribution of state resources among various jurisdictions, such as whether other counties should receive similar support for their firefighting needs.

Latest MS SB3191 Activity

View All Events: MS 2024 Regular Session SB3191

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SB3092

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of Indianola for purchase of a fire truck and fire safety equipment.

MS SB3235

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Indianola for purchase of a fire truck and fire safety equipment.

MS SB3281

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Lee County for the purchase of fire trucks for use in the county.

MS SB2979

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Lee County for the purchase of a fire truck.

MS SB2947

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Lee County for the purchase of firefighting suits.

MS SB2936

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to City of Wiggins for the purchase of a fire truck and related equipment.

MS HB1900

Appropriation; Mooreville-Eggville Volunteer Fire Dept. for constructing a building to house fire trucks and equipment.

MS SB3301

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Eudora Volunteer Fire Department for a fire truck.

MS HB1932

Appropriation; Lee County for purchasing six fire trucks.

MS HB4105

Appropriation; Town of Lena for fire truck and equipment for Lena Volunteer Fire Department.

Similar Bills

MD SB282

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2027)

MD HB390

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2027)

MD HB0390

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2027)

MD HB350

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

MD SB319

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

PA HB1330

To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of certain agencies of the Executive Department for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

PA SB160

To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.

PA SB1220

To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.