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SB 3081

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the MDCC for expansion of the law enforcement training academy.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Derrick Simmons

Authorizes a FY2026 General Fund appropriation to MDCC to expand the law enforcement training academy, boosting capacity and training options for officers.

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Bill Summary · SB 3081

SB 3081 — General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the MDCC for expansion of the law enforcement training academy

Overview

SB 3081 would authorize a General Fund appropriation in FY2026 to the MDCC to support the expansion of the law enforcement training academy. The bill's form indicates a targeted funding action intended to enhance training capacity or capabilities associated with the academy. As introduced, the bill did not advance beyond committee analysis.

Purpose and Intent

  • Create a dedicated General Fund allocation for FY2026 to the MDCC specifically for expanding the law enforcement training academy.
  • The aim is to strengthen the academy’s capacity to train law enforcement personnel, potentially through facility expansion, upgraded equipment, or expanded program offerings (exact components not specified in the available information).

Key Provisions

  • Fiscal Vehicle: General Fund appropriation earmarked for FY2026.
  • Beneficiary Agency: MDCC (the Mississippi/District/agency abbreviated as MDCC in the bill).
  • Objective: Expansion of the law enforcement training academy (no detailed description of expansion scope provided in the available summary).

Note: The exact appropriation amount, authorized uses, match requirements (if any), oversight provisions, and reporting requirements are not provided in the available bill summary.

Fiscal Implications

  • Funding Source: General Fund.
  • Fiscal Year: FY2026.
  • Impact: Would increase MDCC’s funding to support expansion of the law enforcement training academy. Without the text, the precise dollar amount and any conditions (e.g., phased funding, reporting milestones, or stipulations) are not known.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: MDCC (the state agency operating the law enforcement training academy).
  • Indirectly: Law enforcement agencies and personnel who would benefit from expanded training capacity and improved facilities or resources.

Procedural History and Status

  • Introduced: February 19, 2025.
  • Action: Referred to Appropriations upon introduction (February 19, 2025).
  • Status: Died in Committee (February 26, 2025). No further floor action occurred on the bill.

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • If enacted, the appropriation could enable expanded training capacity, possibly reducing wait times for cadet training, enhancing curriculum options, and upgrading training infrastructure.
  • The lack of an approved amount or detailed programmatic language means actual impact would depend on the final appropriation level, allowable uses, and any accompanying administrative rules.

Next Steps

  • If sponsors pursue this objective again, a future version would likely include:
    • Specific dollar amount and funding timeline.
    • Eligible expenditures (facilities, equipment, personnel, curriculum enhancements).
    • Accountability measures (reporting, milestones, audit provisions).
    • Any matching or coordination requirements with other funds or agencies.

For readers seeking more precision, the bill text would be needed to confirm the exact appropriation figure and the intended use of funds.

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

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