MS
Mississippi House Bill HB887

Mississippi 2023 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB887

Introduced
1/16/23  
Refer
1/16/23  

Caption

Appropriation; DFA for costs of constructing a training facility for the Walls Volunteer Fire Department in DeSoto County.

Impact

If enacted, HB 887 would directly contribute to strengthening the operations of local emergency services in DeSoto County. The new training facility would provide firefighters with a dedicated space to train, which is essential for maintaining high safety standards and operational readiness. The considerations for this funding reflect a commitment to support local fire departments and enhance community resilience against emergencies.

Summary

House Bill 887 aims to make an appropriation of $1,000,000 to the Department of Finance and Administration to assist with the costs associated with the construction, furnishing, and equipping of a training facility for the Walls Volunteer Fire Department located in DeSoto County, Mississippi. The bill is designed for the fiscal year 2024, beginning on July 1, 2023, and ending on June 30, 2024. This funding is to aid in enhancing the capabilities of the fire department, thereby improving public safety services within the community.

Contention

While the bill seems to have a straightforward purpose, discussions surrounding appropriations like HB 887 often entail debates over budget allocations and fiscal responsibility. Supporters argue that investing in local fire departments is crucial for ensuring safety, while critics may raise concerns about the overall state budget and the prioritization of such expenditures in the context of broader fiscal challenges.

Latest HB887 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HB1649

Appropriation; DFA for costs of constructing a training facility for the Walls Volunteer Fire Department in DeSoto County.

MS HB1995

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

MS HB4064

Appropriation; Sunflower County for constructing facility to house an EOC, fire station and training center.

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 HB1900

Appropriation; Forrest County to purchase fire trucks for volunteer fire departments.

MS HB948

Appropriation; DFA to assist God's Living Word Ministry in Walls with construction of emergency preparedness multipupose facility.

MS SB2974

General Fund; FY2025 appropriation to Yazoo County for the construction of a new volunteer fire department.

MS HB1785

Appropriation; Richmond Volunteer Fire Department in Lee County for purchase of a fire truck.

MS HB1781

Appropriation; Mantachie Volunteer Fire Department for maintaining an existing building and constructing a new building.

MS SB3129

General Fund; FY2024 appropriation to City of Pontotoc for the construction of a firefighter training facility.

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