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HB 1983MISSISSIPPISession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Mississippi Legislature considers $42,000 appropriation for Calhoun County fire extrication tools

Original title: Appropriation; Calhoun County for purchasing extrication tools for the Slate Springs Volunteer Fire Department.

Last action · February 25, 2026: 02/25 (H) Died In CommitteeSponsor: Perry Bailey

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What This Bill Proposed

House Bill 1983 proposes a $42,000 state from the to the Board of Supervisors of Calhoun County to help purchase extrication tools for the Slate Springs Volunteer Fire Department for 2027.

Why it matters

The measure provides $42,000 in state funds specifically to cover equipment acquisition costs for a local volunteer fire department, affecting county budgetary allocations and regional emergency response capabilities.

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

Board of Supervisors of Calhoun County

Receives the state appropriation and is responsible for managing the funds for the fire department.

Directly affected

Slate Springs Volunteer Fire Department

Receives new extrication tools purchased through the allocated funds.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does House Bill 1983 appropriate?

House Bill 1983 appropriates $42,000.00.

Who receives the appropriated funds?

The funds are appropriated to the Board of Supervisors of Calhoun County to assist the Slate Springs Volunteer Fire Department.

What are the funds supposed to be used for?

The funds are to assist in paying costs associated with purchasing extrication tools.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died in committee.

Procedural history

2 actions

Feb 25, 2026House
02/25 (H) Died In Committee
Feb 17, 2026HouseCommittee
02/17 (H) Referred To Appropriations A

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Connected Entities

Calhoun County, State Fiscal Officer, Slate Springs Volunteer Fire Department and 2 more

locationCalhoun County“Recipient county for the state appropriation”Map →

OrganizationState Fiscal Officer“Issues warrants upon requisitions”Map →

OrganizationSlate Springs Volunteer Fire Department“Local fire department designated to receive extrication tools”Map →

OrganizationState Treasurer“Disburses the appropriated money upon warrants issued by the State Fiscal Office”Map →

otherState General Fund“Source of appropriated funds”Map →

Sources

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billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

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