Mississippi 2024 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB4030

Introduced
3/27/24  
Refer
3/27/24  

Caption

Appropriation; Lee County for funding to four volunteer fire departments to purchase fire trucks.

Impact

The bill is significant as it directly addresses the funding needs of local emergency services, which are often reliant on state support due to limited local budgets. By providing this appropriation, the state acknowledges the importance of adequately equipping volunteer fire departments that play a crucial role in safeguarding public safety. Improved fire trucks are likely to enhance response times and operational efficiency during emergencies, thereby potentially reducing loss of life and property.

Summary

House Bill 4030 is an appropriation act that allocates $400,000 from the State General Fund to support four volunteer fire departments in Lee County, Mississippi. Specifically, the funding will be distributed equally among the Plantersville, Nettleton, Old Union, and Unity Volunteer Fire Departments to facilitate the purchase of fire trucks. This financing aims to enhance the operational capabilities of these vital emergency services, ensuring they are better equipped to respond to incidents in their respective communities.

Contention

While the bill aims to provide much-needed support, there may be points of contention regarding the allocation of state funds. Some lawmakers could argue that funds could be used more broadly to address other urgent needs within the community or suggest that reliance on state funding undermines local fiscal responsibility. Additionally, there may be discussions concerning the criteria used to determine the departments eligible for this funding and whether it adequately meets the various demands across different areas.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HB1785

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

MS SB3136

General Fund; FY2024 appropriation to Lambert Volunteer Fire Department for new firehouse, fire engine and other equipment.

MS SB2446

Appropriations; revise certain transfers, fund authority, and FY2023 appropriations.

MS SB2950

General Funds; FY2024 appropriation to Holmes County for the purchase of a fire truck for the Ebenezer community.

MS SB2177

Bonds; authorize to assist Lee County in paying costs of fire truck purchase for Richmond community.

MS SB2659

State General Funds; FY2024 appropriation to City of Macon for purchase of fire trucks and equipment.

MS HB887

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

MS SB2908

General Fund; FY2024 appropriation to Town of New Hebron to purchase a fire truck.

MS HB820

Appropriations; Hinds County for purchase of video cameras.

MS HB1781

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

Similar Bills

MD HB350

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2025)

MD SB360

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2025)

MD HB200

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2024)

MD SB181

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2024)

PA HB611

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.

MD HB350

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

MD SB319

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

MD HB300

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2023)