Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2160

Introduced

1/13/26

Refer

1/13/26

Failed

2/25/26

Caption

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO ASSIST THE VILLAGE OF CARY, MISSISSIPPI, IN PAYING THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FIRE STATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

Summary

Senate Bill 2160 is a fiscal appropriation bill that would provide $108,160.06 from the Mississippi State General Fund to the Village of Cary, Mississippi, for costs associated with constructing a new fire station. The bill is limited to this specific local project and does not create a new program or regulatory framework; instead, it authorizes a direct state payment for a capital improvement in the village. The appropriation is for fiscal year 2027, beginning July 1, 2026, and the bill specifies the standard state payment process through the State Treasurer and State Fiscal Officer. If enacted, it would take effect on July 1, 2026, and allow the village to use state funds to help finance fire station construction.

Impact

SB2160 would amend state spending for FY2027 by directing a one-time General Fund appropriation to the Village of Cary for fire station construction. It affects state budget authority and local infrastructure financing, but it does not alter substantive law beyond authorizing the expenditure and setting the payment mechanism. The primary beneficiaries are the Village of Cary and, indirectly, local residents and emergency services users who would rely on the new fire station.

Sentiment

The available record shows no committee transcript, vote tally, or recorded debate, so there is no documented opposition or support to gauge from legislative discussion. Based on the bill text, the measure appears routine and narrowly tailored, which often suggests a generally favorable or uncontroversial posture for a local appropriation. However, because no votes or hearing comments are provided, the actual sentiment cannot be confirmed from the record.

Contention

No specific points of contention are documented in the provided materials. Potential areas of interest, if discussed, would likely include the use of state General Fund dollars for a local facility, the size of the appropriation relative to the project, and whether the Village of Cary has other funding sources for the fire station. The record does not identify any legislators, agencies, or stakeholders taking opposing positions.

Latest MS SB2160 Activity

View All Events: MS 2026 Regular Session SB2160

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SB2117

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Village of Cary to pay the costs associated with the construction of a fire station.

MS SB2127

Bonds; authorize to assist Village of Cary in paying costs of construction of fire station.

MS HB79

Appropriation; City of McComb for constructing new fire station and purchasing a new fire truck.

MS HB1707

Appropriation; City of Pass Christian for constructing a new fire station.

MS SB3185

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Pickens, Mississippi, for construction of a pump station on Highway 17.

MS SB3232

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Pickens, Mississippi, for construction of a pump station on Shady Lane.

MS SB2971

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of McComb for constructing and equipping a new fire station.

MS SB3138

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Georgetown, Mississippi, for a fire station.

MS HB1886

Appropriation; Hinds County for constructing a building for a new fire station for the Byram Volunteer Fire Department in House District 66.

MS HB1828

Appropriation; Sunnyhill Water Association for constructing a new water well and making other improvements to the water system.

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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.

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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.