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Mississippi House Bill HB818
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB818

Introduced
1/16/26  
Refer
1/16/26  

Caption

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

Impact

This bill is designed to enhance the operating capabilities of the fire department in McComb by providing essential resources for a modern fire station. With the proposed funds, the city will be able to build new facilities that not only improve operational efficiencies but also ensure quicker response times to emergencies. The investment in a new fire truck and the outfitting of both the truck and the station aims to bolster the city's emergency response capacity, which is crucial given the increasing demands on fire and emergency services.

Summary

House Bill 818 proposes an appropriation of $5,000,000 to the governing authorities of McComb, Mississippi, specifically aimed at funding the construction and equipping of a new fire station in South McComb. The allocation includes significant investments for the construction of the fire station, equipping it with necessary tools and resources, and purchasing a new fire truck. This initiative marks a considerable step towards improving public safety infrastructures in the region, especially in response to the needs of a growing community.

Contention

While the bill addresses vital community needs for improved emergency services, its funding and allocation may encounter scrutiny regarding state budget priorities and the equitable distribution of resources among varying districts. Some may argue that while it benefits McComb directly, similar appropriations are needed in other underfunded areas across the state. Thus, the discussions around the bill may involve debates on resource allocation fairness and community needs versus state-wide considerations.

Latest MS HB818 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

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 HB1898

Appropriation; City of Nettleton for purchasing a pumper fire truck.

MS HB1707

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

MS HB1926

Appropriation; City of Indianola for purchasing an equipped custom fire truck for the city's fire department.

MS HB1932

Appropriation; Lee County for purchasing six fire trucks.

MS SB3207

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

MS HB1908

Appropriation; Town of Centreville for purchasing a fire truck.

MS HB830

Appropriation; Brownsville Volunteer Fire Department for purchasing a fire truck.

MS HB1899

Appropriation; Town of Plantersville for purchasing a pumper fire truck.

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