Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2976

Introduced

2/10/26

Refer

2/10/26

Failed

2/25/26

Caption

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO STONE COUNTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF FIRE HYDRANTS IN THE BIG LEVEL AND MAGNOLIA COMMUNITIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

Impact

If enacted, SB2976 will allocate state funds directly to local government for essential infrastructure improvements, thereby addressing community needs related to firefighting resources. The installation of fire hydrants is crucial in enhancing fire safety protocols, potentially reducing response times and effective firefighting strategies in the event of fire emergencies. This move could set a precedent for similar appropriations aimed at improving local safety infrastructure across the state.

Summary

Senate Bill 2976 is an appropriations bill aimed at providing $150,000 to Stone County specifically for the purchase and installation of fire hydrants in the Big Level and Magnolia communities. The funding is intended for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and concluding on June 30, 2027. This initiative highlights a commitment to enhancing local infrastructure and community safety by improving fire response capabilities in these areas.

Contention

While the details of the discussions around SB2976 have not been provided, appropriations bills often face scrutiny regarding fund allocation priorities, community need assessments, and the overall efficacy of such infrastructure improvements. It is possible that there could be debates around the adequacy of funding or the selection of specific communities for these improvements, which might raise questions of equity in resource distribution among other regions in the state.

Latest MS SB2976 Activity

View All Events: MS 2026 Regular Session SB2976

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HB78

Appropriation; Town of Summit for purchase and installation of weather sirens.

MS SB2979

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

MS SB3220

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Chickasaw County for the purchase of equipment and upgrades for the county fire departments.

MS HB318

Patent confirmation process; fees and costs associated with shall not be more than amount for which the land was purchased.

MS HB1932

Appropriation; Lee County for purchasing six fire trucks.

MS SB3092

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

MS HB1208

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

MS SB2947

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

MS SB2989

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of Corinth for residency program training facility at Magnolia Hospital.

MS HB1869

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

Similar Bills

MD SB282

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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.