Mississippi Senate Bill SB3364

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/25/26
• Refer: 2/25/26
• Failed: 2/25/26

Caption

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE TOWN OF FARMINGTON, MISSISSIPPI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PURCHASING EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

Summary

SB3364 is a simple appropriations bill that provides $150,000 from the Mississippi State General Fund to the Town of Farmington. The money is designated for fiscal year 2027 and is intended to help the town purchase equipment and vehicles for its police department. The bill does not create a new program or regulatory framework; it is a direct state funding measure for a specific local government purpose. The appropriation would be paid by the State Treasurer through the usual warrant and requisition process, and the act would take effect on July 1, 2026. In practical terms, the bill gives Farmington a one-time state grant for public safety capital needs, likely supporting police operations, fleet replacement, or equipment upgrades. Because the bill is narrowly tailored to a single municipality and a single use, its legal effect is limited to the transfer and administration of state funds.

Impact

SB3364 would amend state spending for FY2027 by directing $150,000 from the General Fund to the Town of Farmington for police department equipment and vehicle purchases. It affects state budget law only for the specified fiscal year and does not alter substantive law governing policing, municipal authority, or procurement. The primary parties affected are the Town of Farmington, its police department, and state fiscal officers responsible for disbursing the appropriation.

Sentiment

The available record shows no committee debate, recorded votes, or other discussion, so there is no documented opposition or support beyond the bill’s introduction. Based on the bill’s straightforward local funding purpose, the measure appears routine and noncontroversial on its face. The absence of transcripts or vote history suggests no notable public disagreement is captured in the provided materials.

Contention

No specific points of contention are documented in the provided context. Potential areas that sometimes arise with local appropriations bills include whether the expenditure is a proper use of state general funds, whether the amount is sufficient or excessive, and whether other municipalities have similar needs, but none of those concerns are attributed to any legislator or stakeholder here. The bill text and context do not identify any formal objections.