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Mississippi House Bill HB1177
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1177

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  

Caption

Appropriation; City of Pass Christian for constructing a new fire station.

Impact

If enacted, the bill represents a significant financial contribution from state resources to local government projects, highlighting the state's commitment to bolstering public safety services. The funds allocated will be crucial in covering the costs associated with building the new fire station, which can lead to improved emergency response times and services for the residents of Pass Christian. This investment may also set a precedent for future state involvement in local infrastructure projects.

Summary

House Bill 1177 aims to make a financial appropriation to the governing authorities of the City of Pass Christian, Mississippi, specifically to assist in the construction of a new fire station. The bill appropriates $2,500,000 from the State General Fund for this purpose. This funding is intended to enhance local public safety by upgrading the city's emergency services infrastructure, which is particularly important for a community's response capabilities in emergencies such as fires and disasters.

Contention

While there are no specific mentions of contention within the provided snippets, funding appropriations like those outlined in HB1177 may often face scrutiny regarding fiscal responsibility and the prioritization of state resources. Critics could argue the necessity of such appropriations in comparison to other competing needs within the state budget, particularly in terms of equal funding distribution among various municipalities.

Latest MS HB1177 Activity

View All Events: MS 2026 Regular Session HB1177

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HB1707

Appropriation; City of Pass Christian for constructing a new fire station.

MS HB79

Appropriation; City of McComb for constructing new fire station and purchasing a new fire truck.

MS SB2971

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of McComb for constructing and equipping a new fire station.

MS HB1841

Appropriation; City of Port Gibson for constructing a police station and purchasing motor vehicles.

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 HB1684

Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Jackson with construction of a new Fire Station 5.

MS SB2117

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Village of Cary to pay the costs associated with the construction of a fire station.

MS SB3163

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Humphreys County for upgrades to existing pump stations and the construction of a new pump station.

MS SB2125

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to City of Tupelo to construct a new fire station and emergency command center.

MS HB1883

Bond; authorize issuance to assist Hinds County with constructing building for a new fire station for Byram Volunteer Fire Department in House District 66.

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