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Mississippi Legislature considers $50,000 appropriation for Sandersville Volunteer Fire Department station renovation

Original title: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Sandersville Volunteer Fire Department for renovation and expansion of its fire station.

Last action · February 25, 2026: 02/25 (S) Died In CommitteeSponsor: Don Hartness

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What This Bill Proposed

Senate Bill 3125 proposes a $50,000 from the State General Fund to the Sandersville Volunteer Fire Department for fire station renovations and expansions during 2027.

Why it matters

Provides state funding for local emergency infrastructure improvements, drawing from general state revenues for 2027.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Sandersville Volunteer Fire Department

Receives $50,000 from the State General Fund for fire station renovation and expansion.

Directly affected

State Treasurer

Required to pay out the appropriated money upon warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does Senate Bill 3125 appropriate?
Senate Bill 3125 appropriates $50,000.00.
What is the purpose of the funding in Senate Bill 3125?
The funds are intended to defray costs associated with the renovation and expansion of the Sandersville Volunteer Fire Department's fire station.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died in committee.

Procedural history

2 actions
  1. Feb 25, 2026Senate
    02/25 (S) Died In Committee
  2. Feb 18, 2026SenateCommittee
    02/18 (S) Referred To Appropriations

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Connected Entities

State Fiscal Officer, State General Fund, State Treasurer and 1 more
OrganizationState Fiscal Officer“Responsible for issuing warrants upon requisitions.”Map →
OrganizationState General Fund“Source of the proposed $50,000 appropriation.”Map →
OrganizationState Treasurer“Responsible for paying out the appropriated money upon warrants issued by the St”Map →
OrganizationSandersville Volunteer Fire Department“Recipient of the proposed state appropriation for fire station renovation and ex”Map →

Sources

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billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

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