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SB 3301

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Eudora Volunteer Fire Department for a fire truck.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Michael McLendon

Mississippi SB 3301 allocates FY2027 General Fund money directly to Eudora Volunteer Fire Department for fire truck purchase.

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Bill Summary · SB 3301

Legislative bill overview

SB 3301 appropriates General Fund money from Mississippi's FY2027 budget specifically to the Eudora Volunteer Fire Department for the purchase of a fire truck. This is a direct expenditure bill targeting a single local fire department rather than a statewide program or formula-based funding mechanism.

Why is this important

Fire trucks are critical emergency response equipment with lifespans of 15-25 years, so their replacement represents significant capital investment for rural volunteer departments. This bill reflects how state legislatures often handle infrastructure needs for local services that lack sufficient local revenue sources, though it raises questions about equity across similarly situated departments.

Potential points of contention

  • Equity concerns: Why does Eudora receive specific appropriation while other volunteer fire departments with aging equipment do not, and what process determined this priority?
  • Fiscal approach: Whether individual equipment purchases should be handled through line-item appropriations versus competitive grant programs or statewide funding formulas
  • Budget priorities: Whether fire truck purchases represent the highest or best use of General Fund dollars compared to other state needs in FY2027

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

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