HB597

MS Municipality and County Fire Station Building Fund; establish.

Failed·2/3/26
In Text

Establishes the Mississippi Municipality and County Fire Station Building Fund for renovating and upgrading local fire stations.

The bill establishes the Mississippi Municipality and County Fire Station Building Fund within the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). The fund is intended to provide grants to municipalities and counties for renovating, upgrading, and modifying local fire stations. The fund is initially funded with a transfer of $5,000,000 from the Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Death Benefits Trust Fund. MEMA is tasked with promulgating rules and regulations to administer the program, including application procedures and deadlines.

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History

Feb 3

House

Died In Committee

Jan 13

House

Referred To Appropriations A