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SB 3138

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Georgetown, Mississippi, for a fire station.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Andy Berry

Authorizes a FY2026 General Fund appropriation to Georgetown, MS for a fire station; would aid local fire services, but the bill died in committee and did not become law.

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Bill Summary · SB 3138

Summary of SB 3138 — General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Georgetown, Mississippi, for a fire station

Overview

  • Bill Number: SB 3138
  • Title: General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Georgetown, Mississippi, for a fire station
  • Purpose (as stated): To provide a General Fund appropriation in Fiscal Year 2026 to the city of Georgetown, Mississippi, for a fire station project.
  • Status: Died In Committee
  • Introduced: February 24, 2025
  • Legislative actions:
    • 2025-02-24: Referred To Appropriations
    • 2025-02-26: Died In Committee

What the bill would do

  • The bill would authorize and allocate General Fund resources for FY2026 to Georgetown, Mississippi, dedicated to a fire station project.
  • Specifics such as the exact dollar amount, allowable uses (e.g., construction, equipment, facilities, or related costs), matching requirements, reporting, or oversight provisions are not provided in the summary available.

Who would be affected

  • Primary: The city government of Georgetown, Mississippi, and the Georgetown Fire Department, which would presumably be the recipient and administrator of the funds.
  • Secondary: Local taxpayers and contractors/vendor communities involved in any fire station project, depending on how the funds are ultimately used and procured.
  • State budget context: The funds would come from the state’s General Fund for FY2026, impacting overall appropriations decisions within the state budget process.

Key provisions and changes (as available)

  • A General Fund appropriation specifically earmarked for Georgetown’s fire station project for FY2026.
  • The bill’s text would determine the precise scope, conditions, and administration of the appropriation; such details are not included in the provided information.

Procedural and timeline details

  • Introduction: February 24, 2025
  • Committee action: Referred to Appropriations on February 24, 2025
  • Final status: Died in committee on February 26, 2025
  • Implication: As the bill died in committee, it did not advance to floor consideration or become law in its current form. Reintroduction would be required for any future consideration.

Potential impact if enacted (high level)

  • Would provide state General Fund support for a Georgetown fire station project, potentially accelerating construction or improvement of local fire safety infrastructure.
  • May influence local budgeting and planning for emergency services, subject to final appropriation language and administrative rules.

Next steps

  • If interest persists, the measure could be reintroduced in a future legislative session with updated fiscal details and provisions.
  • Passage would require approval by both legislative chambers and, ultimately, signature by the governor.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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