Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2172

Introduced

1/13/26

Refer

1/13/26

Failed

2/25/26

Caption

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to DFA to the Jackson Fire Department for fire protection services.

Impact

The impact of SB2172, if enacted, would be significant for the Jackson Fire Department, as it would provide essential funding that can be used for various purposes, including staff salaries, equipment purchases, training, and maintenance of fire facilities. By securing this allocation, the Fire Department aims to enhance fire protection capability and readiness to respond to emergencies effectively. This support comes at a crucial time as local governments often struggle with budget constraints, making state assistance vital for the continuity of services.

Summary

Senate Bill 2172 aims to make an appropriation to the Department of Finance and Administration to assist the Jackson Fire Department. The bill specifies an allocation of $1,000,000 from the State General Fund for the fiscal year 2027 to support fire protection services in Jackson. The funding is intended to defray costs associated with the operational aspects of fire services, ensuring that the department can maintain adequate service levels for the community's safety and emergency response needs.

Contention

While the bill seems straightforward in purpose, there could be debates surrounding the distribution of state funds and priorities within the budgetary process. Some stakeholders might argue regarding the sufficiency of the funding amount or raise concerns about whether appropriations of this nature adequately address the broader needs of fire departments statewide. Additionally, the potential for this allocation to set a precedent for future funding requests or to create disparities between funding received by different fire departments across the state might lead to discussions among legislators.

Latest MS SB2172 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SB2938

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to DFA to the Jackson Fire Department for fire protection services.

MS SB3243

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

MS SB2970

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

MS SB3245

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Town of Lake for the Lake Fire Department for the upgrade of equipment.

MS SB3195

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Yalobusha County to make improvements to all county fire departments.

MS SB2941

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Yazoo County for patrol cars and firearms for the Yazoo County Sheriff's Department.

MS SB3220

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

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 SB3196

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Yalobusha County for improvements and equipment for the Velma Fire Department.

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