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SB 2997

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Canton Municipal Police Department for equipment and training.

2025 Regular Session

SB 2997 would authorize a FY2026 General Fund appropriation to Canton Municipal Police for equipment and training; died in committee, so impact depends on future action.

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Bill Summary · SB 2997

Summary of SB 2997

Overview

SB 2997 would authorize a General Fund appropriation for Fiscal Year 2026 to the Canton Municipal Police Department specifically for equipment and training. The measure is identified as a general appropriations bill aimed at funding police department capabilities. The bill is currently listed as “Died In Committee.”

What the bill would do

  • Create an appropriation from the state General Fund for FY2026 directed to the Canton Municipal Police Department.
  • The purpose of the funds is to cover equipment purchases and training for the department.
  • Details such as the exact appropriation amount, eligible equipment and training activities, and any conditions or reporting requirements would be specified in the bill’s text.

Key provisions (as described)

  • Source of funding: General Fund.
  • Recipient: Canton Municipal Police Department.
  • Use of funds: Equipment acquisition and department training.
  • Fiscal year: FY2026.
  • Administrative framework: The bill would outline how the funds are to be allocated and administered, subject to the Legislature’s appropriations process (specifics and any reporting or restrictions would be included in the final bill text).

Who would be affected

  • Canton Municipal Police Department: would receive an appropriation aimed at upgrading equipment and enhancing training.
  • General Fund: would incur a FY2026 obligation (amount TBD by the bill).
  • Residents of Canton: potential impacts through improved policing capabilities, depending on how funds are used (note: actual impact contingent on the enacted provisions).
  • House companion: HB 4813 exists as the companion measure.

Legislative history and status

  • Introduced: March 14, 2025.
  • Referred to Appropriations: February 12, 2025.
  • Died In Committee: February 26, 2025.
  • Secretary of the Senate received/Filed: March 14, 2025.
  • Read first time: April 7, 2025.
  • Referred to Health & Human Services: April 7, 2025.
  • Companion bill: HB 4813.

Timeline of actions (highlights)

  • 2025-02-12: Referred to Appropriations.
  • 2025-02-26: Died In Committee.
  • 2025-03-14: Received by the Secretary of the Senate; Filed.
  • 2025-04-07: Read first time; Referred to Health & Human Services.

Fiscal and procedural notes

  • The provided information does not include the appropriation amount or specific eligible items; those details would be in the bill text.
  • With the bill listed as “Died In Committee,” it did not advance to the full chamber for debate or a vote in this session.
  • The existence of a companion bill (HB 4813) suggests parallel consideration in the House.

Potential impact and considerations

  • If enacted, the Canton Municipal Police Department could upgrade equipment and expand or enhance training programs, potentially affecting policing capabilities and officer safety.
  • As the bill did not pass committee, any impact remains contingent on future legislative action or reintroduction in a subsequent session.

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

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