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MS HB597
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Zakiya Summers
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AI Summary
- Establishes the Mississippi Municipality and County Fire Station Building Fund, administered by the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), to provide reimbursable grants for renovating, upgrading, and modifying local fire stations
- Requires a 50% match from municipalities or counties receiving grants, with applications scored based on factors including project readiness, population served, impact on disadvantaged communities, and economic development potential
- Provides initial funding of $5,000,000 transferred from the Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Death Benefits Trust Fund
- Requires MEMA to promulgate rules by July 1, 2027, and submit quarterly reports to legislative leadership on applications received, grants awarded, and project status
- Allows MEMA to retain up to 5% of allocated funds for administrative costs, with all expenditures subject to audit by the State Auditor
Legislative Description
MS Municipality and County Fire Station Building Fund; establish.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations A1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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