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Mississippi House Bill HB457
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB457

Introduced
1/12/26  
Refer
1/12/26  

Caption

Appropriation; Hinds County for constructing a building for a new fire station for the Byram Volunteer Fire Department in House District 66.

Impact

If enacted, HB 457 will enhance public safety infrastructure in the Hinds County area by improving emergency response capabilities through the construction of a new fire station. The presence of a modern and adequately funded fire station is crucial for effective firefighting services and emergency response for the residents of the Byram area. This investment reflects a commitment to enhancing local public safety resources and improving community welfare.

Summary

House Bill 457 is an appropriation bill designed to allocate funds to assist the Board of Supervisors of Hinds County in constructing a new fire station for the Byram Volunteer Fire Department. The total appropriation for this project is set at $650,000. The bill specifies that these funds will cover costs associated with the construction of the fire station, which will be located at the intersection of Midway Road and Owens Road in House District 66. The fiscal year affected by this appropriation begins on July 1, 2026, and ends on June 30, 2027.

Contention

While the bill primarily focuses on providing necessary funding for a public safety project, there may be discussions surrounding budget allocations and priorities within the state legislature. In a context where various other programs and departments may compete for financial resources, advocates of the bill may need to address potential concerns from those who may view this appropriation as an unnecessary expense or who argue for alternative budget priorities. However, the specific debates or points of contention related to HB 457 were not detailed in the available discussions.

Latest MS HB457 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

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 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.

MS SB2970

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Hinds County for Midway Road and Owens Road Volunteer Fire Department Fire Station.

MS HB1900

Appropriation; Mooreville-Eggville Volunteer Fire Dept. for constructing a building to house fire trucks and equipment.

MS HB1816

Appropriation; Hinds County for repairs and updates to Fire Station No. 14 to make it handicapped accessible.

MS HB79

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

MS HB1707

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

MS HB1819

Appropriation; Hinds County for paving certain streets in House District 69.

MS SB3243

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Newton County for the expenses of certain volunteer fire departments.

MS HB1869

Appropriation; fire departments in District 4 of Winston County for certain purchases.

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