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HB 1949MISSISSIPPISession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Mississippi Legislature considers $18,500 appropriation for Big Creek fire department equipment

Original title: Appropriation; Town of Big Creek for purchasing certain equipment for 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 1949 proposes an $18,500 state general fund to the Town of Big Creek to purchase and a defibrillator for the local volunteer fire department for 2027.

Why it matters

The measure directs state funds to a specific local municipality for emergency response gear, affecting equipment availability for the town's volunteer firefighters starting July 1, 2026.

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

Big Creek Volunteer Fire Department

Receives funding for fire turnout clothing and a defibrillator.

Directly affected

Town of Big Creek

Governing authorities receive and manage the appropriated state funds.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does HB 1949 appropriate for the Town of Big Creek?

The bill appropriates a total of $18,500.00.

What specific equipment is being funded by this legislation?

The funds are designated for ($16,000.00) and a defibrillator ($2,500.00) for the Big Creek Volunteer Fire Department.

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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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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

State Fiscal Officer, Big Creek Volunteer Fire Department, State Treasurer and 2 more

OrganizationState Fiscal Officer“Responsible for issuing warrants upon requisitions”Map →

OrganizationBig Creek Volunteer Fire Department“Recipient of the fire turnout clothing and defibrillator”Map →

OrganizationState Treasurer“Responsible for paying out appropriated funds”Map →

otherState General Fund“Source of the appropriated money”Map →

locationTown of Big Creek“Governing authorities receiving the appropriation”Map →

Sources

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billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

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