Bill
SB 3195
Overview: SB 3195, titled "General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Yalobusha County to make improvements to all county fire departments", was introduced on February 26, 2025. The bil
Overview: SB 3195, titled "General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Yalobusha County to make improvements to all county fire departments", was introduced on February 26, 2025. The bill died in committee.
Purpose and Intent: The main purpose of SB 3195 was to appropriate funds from the state's General Fund to Yalobusha County for improvements to all of the county's fire departments. The legislative rationale was to support the enhancement of fire safety and emergency response capabilities in the county.
Key Provisions:
- Appropriates $2.5 million from the FY2026 General Fund to Yalobusha County
- Specifies that the funds must be used to make improvements to all fire departments within the county
- Requires the county to provide matching funds of at least 20% of the total project costs
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Yalobusha County, which would receive the state funding to upgrade its fire department infrastructure
- Residents and businesses in Yalobusha County, who would benefit from improved fire safety and emergency response
- The state, which would allocate a portion of its General Fund resources to support the county's fire department improvements
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill was introduced in February 2025 but died in committee, indicating it did not advance further in the legislative process.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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