General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Humphreys County for implementation of a county-wide Emergency E911 System.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joseph Thomas

One-year General Fund FY2026 appropriation to Humphreys County to implement a county-wide Emergency E911 System.

Died In Committee

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SB 3164 Summary

Bill Overview

Bill Number: SB 3164

Title: General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Humphreys County for implementation of a county-wide Emergency E911 System.

Subject: Appropriations (General Fund)

Status: Died In Committee

Purpose and Intent

The bill seeks to authorize an appropriation from the General Fund for fiscal year 2026 to Humphreys County to support the implementation of a county-wide Emergency E911 System. The goal is to enhance emergency communications and dispatch capabilities within Humphreys County.

Key Provisions

The bill would provide a General Fund appropriation for FY2026 earmarked for Humphreys County specifically for the development or deployment of a county-wide Emergency E911 System.

The text provided does not specify the exact dollar amount, eligible uses, or program requirements beyond the general objective of funding the E911 system implementation.

Fiscal Implications

Funding Source: General Fund (state-level appropriation).

Recipient: Humphreys County government.

Amount: Not specified in the information available.

The measure would represent a one-year FY2026 appropriation; details on matching funds, reporting, or ongoing maintenance costs are not provided.

Affected Parties

Humphreys County government, particularly the 911/EMERGENCY communications departments and related county agencies involved in implementing the E911 system.

Potential indirect effects on county taxpayers and residents, through changes in emergency response capabilities and county budgeting.

Legislative History and Status

Introduced: February 24, 2025

Actions:

February 24, 2025 — Referred to Appropriations
February 26, 2025 — Died In Committee

The bill did not advance from committee in this session.

Timeline and Next Steps

As enacted, the bill died in committee and would not become law.

If reintroduced in a future session, new amendments could specify the appropriation amount, eligible expenditures, reporting requirements, and any conditions for disbursement and accountability.

Potential Impact and Considerations

If funded, Humphreys County would have support for upgrading or implementing a county-wide E911 system, potentially improving emergency call routing, dispatch efficiency, and public safety outcomes.

Stakeholders would want clarity on cost details, implementation timeline, interoperability with neighboring jurisdictions, funding oversight, and long-term maintenance beyond any one-year appropriation.