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Mississippi House Bill HB1886

Mississippi 2025 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1886

Introduced
2/25/25  
Refer
2/25/25  

Caption

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 HB1886 will directly bolster the resources available to the Byram Volunteer Fire Department, potentially improving response times and the overall effectiveness of emergency services in the area. The establishment of a new fire station is expected to meet the growing public safety demands in the region, ensuring adequate support for the surrounding neighborhoods and enhancing community resilience in times of crisis.

Summary

House Bill 1886 aims to allocate funding specifically for the construction of a new fire station for the Byram Volunteer Fire Department, located at Midway Road and Owens Road in Hinds County. The bill ensures that a sum of $650,000 is appropriated from the State General Fund to assist with the construction costs. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance public safety and emergency response capabilities within the community.

Contention

While the bill appears to have significant local support based on its focus on public safety, it may face scrutiny regarding funding allocations and budget priorities. Some lawmakers might question the need for such investment when balanced against other pressing state needs. Moreover, the efficacy of the community's volunteer fire services and their capacity to manage an expansion in infrastructure will likely be a topic of debate.

Latest HB1886 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

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 HB1082

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

MS HB1781

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

MS HB1900

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

MS HB4019

Appropriation; Alcorn County for new construction of the Fire Department Southwest Station No. 2 and helipad.

MS SB2974

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

MS HB4032

Appropriation; Mantachie Volunteer Fire Department for adding a bay to the fire station.

MS HB887

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

MS HB4064

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

MS HB1886

Appropriation; Neshoba County for purchasing fire trucks and equipment and improving volunteer stations.

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