Appropriation; Hinds County for constructing a building for a new fire station for the Byram Volunteer Fire Department in House District 66.
Impact
The passage of HB1995 aims to enhance local emergency services by providing necessary infrastructure for the Byram Volunteer Fire Department. Having a dedicated fire station will potentially improve response times to emergencies in the area, thereby contributing to greater public safety and potentially reducing property damage and loss of life in the event of fires or other emergencies. This bill indicates a commitment by the state legislature to support local governments in enhancing community services.
Summary
House Bill 1995 is an act that appropriates funding to assist Hinds County in constructing a new fire station for the Byram Volunteer Fire Department. This new facility will be constructed at the intersection of Midway Road and Owens Road within House District 66. The total appropriation amount allocated for this project is $650,000, which is to be drawn from the State General Fund for the fiscal year 2025, which begins on July 1, 2024 and ends on June 30, 2025. The funds will be released according to standard procedures as outlined in the bill.
Contention
While the bill primarily focuses on funding for a specific construction project in Hinds County, notable points of contention may arise concerning budget allocation and prioritization of funds for various local needs. Given the ongoing discussions about funding for public safety infrastructure across various regions, time will tell how stakeholders perceive this appropriation relative to other pressing needs in the state. The funding commitment may also spark dialogue about the sufficiency of resources allocated for emergency services statewide.
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, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.