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Mississippi Senate Bill SB2976
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2976

Introduced
2/10/26  
Refer
2/10/26  

Caption

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Stone County for the purchase and installation of fire hydrants in certain communities.

Impact

If enacted, SB2976 will allocate state funds directly to local government for essential infrastructure improvements, thereby addressing community needs related to firefighting resources. The installation of fire hydrants is crucial in enhancing fire safety protocols, potentially reducing response times and effective firefighting strategies in the event of fire emergencies. This move could set a precedent for similar appropriations aimed at improving local safety infrastructure across the state.

Summary

Senate Bill 2976 is an appropriations bill aimed at providing $150,000 to Stone County specifically for the purchase and installation of fire hydrants in the Big Level and Magnolia communities. The funding is intended for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and concluding on June 30, 2027. This initiative highlights a commitment to enhancing local infrastructure and community safety by improving fire response capabilities in these areas.

Contention

While the details of the discussions around SB2976 have not been provided, appropriations bills often face scrutiny regarding fund allocation priorities, community need assessments, and the overall efficacy of such infrastructure improvements. It is possible that there could be debates around the adequacy of funding or the selection of specific communities for these improvements, which might raise questions of equity in resource distribution among other regions in the state.

Latest MS SB2976 Activity

View All Events: MS 2026 Regular Session SB2976

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SB2979

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Lee County for the purchase of a fire truck.

MS SB2947

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Lee County for the purchase of firefighting suits.

MS SB3207

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Town of Bruce for purchasing a new fire truck.

MS SB3220

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Chickasaw County for the purchase of equipment and upgrades for the county fire departments.

MS SB3092

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of Indianola for purchase of a fire truck and fire safety equipment.

MS SB3216

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Calhoun County for purchase of garbage cans.

MS SB3093

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of Cleveland for the purchase of a firetruck.

MS SB2936

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to City of Wiggins for the purchase of a fire truck and related equipment.

MS SB3214

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Calhoun County for purchasing a garbage truck to transport county solid waste.

MS SB2940

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Lincoln County for the purchase of emergency response equipment.

Similar Bills

MD SB282

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2027)

MD HB390

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2027)

MD HB350

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

MD SB319

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

PA HB1330

To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of certain agencies of the Executive Department for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

PA SB160

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, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.

PA SB1220

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, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

PA SB280

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, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.