Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2171

Introduced

1/13/26

Refer

1/13/26

Failed

2/25/26

Caption

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO HINDS COUNTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH IMPROVEMENTS TO MIDWAY ROAD AND OWENS ROAD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE STATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

Impact

If enacted, SB2171 would enable Hinds County to better manage and improve its fire service infrastructure. The funding could facilitate necessary upgrades to the volunteer fire department, potentially resulting in enhanced response times during emergencies and improved safety for residents. However, the requirement for a local match of funds means that the county must allocate additional resources to fulfill the conditions of the bill before state funds can be accessed.

Summary

Senate Bill 2171 is an act that proposes an appropriation of $250,000 for Hinds County to cover costs associated with improvements to the Midway Road and Owens Road Volunteer Fire Department Fire Station. This funding is to support enhancements to local fire services, aiming to improve public safety and emergency response capabilities within the community. The bill specifies that the appropriated state funds are contingent upon a matching contribution of 50% from local funds provided by Hinds County.

Contention

Debate around SB2171 may arise concerning budget priorities, particularly with respect to the requirement for matching funds from Hinds County. Some legislators may argue that additional financial burdens fall on local governments, challenging their budgets. There might be discussions regarding the adequacy of public funding for essential services or competing needs within the community that could influence the prioritization of such appropriations.

Latest MS SB2171 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SB2970

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Hinds County for Midway Road and Owens Road Volunteer Fire Department 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 HB1883

Bond; authorize issuance to assist Hinds County with constructing building for a new fire station for Byram Volunteer Fire Department in House District 66.

MS HB1945

Appropriation; Hinds County for construction projects, road and water association improvements and public safety enhancements.

MS HB1885

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

MS HB1253

Appropriation; City of Iuka for paving and making improvements to city roads.

MS SB3243

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Newton County for the expenses of certain volunteer fire departments.

MS SB3139

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Leflore County for infrastructure improvements to multiple county roads.

MS HB1816

Appropriation; Hinds County for repairs and updates to Fire Station No. 14 to make it handicapped accessible.

MS SB3196

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Yalobusha County for improvements and equipment for the Velma Fire Department.

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