Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2149

Introduced

1/13/26

Refer

1/13/26

Failed

2/25/26

Caption

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO HUMPHREYS COUNTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH IMPLEMENTATION OF A COUNTY-WIDE EMERGENCY E911 SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL SIRENS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

Summary

Senate Bill 2149 is an appropriations measure that provides $383,000 from the Mississippi State General Fund to Humphreys County for fiscal year 2027. The money is designated to help the county implement a county-wide Emergency E911 system and to purchase additional sirens. The bill is a direct funding bill rather than a regulatory measure, and it is effective beginning July 1, 2026. The appropriation would support local emergency communications and warning infrastructure in Humphreys County. By funding E911 implementation and siren purchases, the bill is intended to improve public safety, emergency notification, and countywide response capabilities. The funds are to be disbursed through the State Treasurer and State Fiscal Officer under the usual state warrant and requisition process.

Impact

SB2149 would amend state spending for FY2027 by appropriating $383,000 from the General Fund to Humphreys County. It does not create new statewide regulatory requirements or alter existing statutory duties; instead, it authorizes a one-time local grant for emergency communications infrastructure. The practical effect is to increase state support for county-level 911 and siren systems, with Humphreys County and its officials responsible for carrying out the project and using the funds as appropriated.

Sentiment

Based on the bill text and the absence of recorded committee debate or votes, the measure appears to be straightforward and likely noncontroversial. Its purpose is framed in public-safety terms, which generally tends to draw favorable support, especially for emergency alerting and 911 improvements. No opposing viewpoints are documented in the provided materials.

Contention

No specific points of contention are reflected in the available transcripts or voting history, because none were provided. If concerns were raised, they would most likely relate to the size of the appropriation, the use of state general funds for a county-specific project, or implementation details for the E911 system and siren purchases. However, the record supplied here does not show any identified opposition or debate.

Latest MS SB2149 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SB3164

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Humphreys County for implementation of a county-wide Emergency E911 System.

MS HB988

Appropriation; Humphreys County for countywide emergency alert system.

MS HB985

Appropriation; Humphreys County for cost share needs associated with recovery projects following 2023 tornado.

MS SB3082

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Sunflower-Humphreys Counties Progress for the construction of an emergency storm shelter.

MS HB986

Appropriation; Humphreys County for new sewer lagoon system in community of Midnight.

MS SB2094

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Humphreys County for repairs to the county courthouse.

MS HB990

Appropriation; Humphreys County for construction of an emergency care unit.

MS HB987

Appropriation; Humphreys County for infrastructure and site development at Humphreys County Industrial Park.

MS SB3163

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Humphreys County for upgrades to existing pump stations and the construction of a new pump station.

MS HB1683

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

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