Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB640

Introduced

1/13/26

Refer

1/13/26

Failed

2/25/26

Caption

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ALCORN COUNTY TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PURCHASING TURNOUT GEAR FOR THE ALCORN COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

Summary

House Bill 640 is a one-time appropriations measure that directs $400,000 from the Mississippi State General Fund to the Board of Supervisors of Alcorn County. The funds are intended to help pay for turnout gear for the Alcorn County Fire Department for fiscal year 2027, beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. The bill is narrowly focused on a single county and a single public-safety equipment need. The bill does not create a new regulatory program or amend a broader statutory scheme; instead, it authorizes a specific state expenditure and sets the mechanism for payment through the State Treasurer and State Fiscal Officer. If enacted, it would function as a local assistance appropriation, making state funds available to the county for firefighter protective equipment. The act would take effect on July 1, 2026.

Impact

HB640 would appropriate $400,000 from the state general fund to Alcorn County for firefighter turnout gear, increasing state spending for a local public-safety purpose. It would not materially change Mississippi law beyond authorizing this specific appropriation and establishing the payment process through existing fiscal procedures. The practical effect would be to support the Alcorn County Fire Department’s equipment needs and shift part of the cost from local to state funding.

Sentiment

Based on the bill text and the absence of recorded committee debate or votes in the provided materials, the measure appears to be a straightforward, noncontroversial local appropriation. The caption and language suggest a supportive public-safety purpose, and there is no evidence in the record provided of organized opposition or significant procedural conflict. Overall sentiment appears neutral to favorable.

Contention

No specific points of contention are documented in the provided transcripts or voting history. Potential areas of interest, if discussed, would likely center on the size of the appropriation, the use of state general funds for a county-specific need, and whether the expense should be borne locally or with state assistance. However, the materials provided do not show any recorded disagreement among legislators or stakeholders.

Latest MS HB640 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HB1208

Appropriation; Alcorn County to purchase turnout gear for the Alcorn County Fire Department.

MS HB1932

Appropriation; Lee County for purchasing six fire trucks.

MS HB138

Appropriation; Insurance Department to assist certain fire departments for costs of specialized washing machines to clean firefighters' PPE.

MS HB634

Appropriation; Sunflower County for purchasing two vehicles for the sheriff's department.

MS HB1683

Appropriation; Hinds County for purchasing body cameras and additional vehicles for the Sheriff's Department.

MS HB1885

Appropriation; Hinds County Board for road improvements in Supervisors District 5.

MS HB1926

Appropriation; City of Indianola for purchasing an equipped custom fire truck for the city's fire department.

MS HB1869

Appropriation; fire departments in District 4 of Winston County for certain purchases.

MS HB1870

Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds to Winston County to assist fire departments with purchasing equipment and improvements to facilities.

MS HB1893

Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Indianola with purchasing a fire truck for its fire department.

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