HB1883 • 2026

Appropriation; Alcorn County for new construction of the Fire Department Southwest Station No. 2 and helipad.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ALCORN COUNTY TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SOUTHWEST STATION NO. 2 AND HELIPAD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

Budget

Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor: Arnold
Last action: 2026-02-25
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not specify how much more funding may be required.

Money for Alcorn County Fire Station

This bill proposes to give $150,000 from the State General Fund to help build a new fire station and helipad in Alcorn County.

What This Bill Does

Proposes an appropriation of $150,000 from the State General Fund to the Board of Supervisors of Alcorn County.
The money is for paying costs associated with the construction of Fire Department Southwest Station No. 2 and a helipad.
This funding will be available during the fiscal year starting July 1, 2026.

Who It Names or Affects

Board of Supervisors of Alcorn County
Residents of Alcorn County who may benefit from improved fire services

Terms To Know

Fiscal Year: A period used for budgeting and financial reporting, usually one year long.
General Fund: The main fund of a government that holds money available to spend on various programs and services.

Limits and Unknowns

This bill did not pass during the session.
It is unclear if additional funding will be needed beyond what this bill proposes.

Bill History

2026-02-25 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/25 (H) Died In Committee
2026-02-12 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/12 (H) Referred To Appropriations A

Official Summary Text

Appropriation; Alcorn County for new construction of the Fire Department Southwest Station No. 2 and helipad.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

H. B. No. 1883 *HR26/R1328* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
26/HR26/R1328
PAGE 1 (RF\KW)

To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Arnold

HOUSE BILL NO. 1883

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF 1
ALCORN COUNTY TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE NEW 2
CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SOUTHWEST STATION NO. 2 AND 3
HELIPAD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027. 4
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: 5
SECTION 1. The following sum, or so much of it as may be 6
necessary, is appropriated out of any money in the State General 7
Fund not otherwise appropriated, to the Board of Supervisors of 8
Alcorn County, Mississippi, to assist in paying costs associated 9
with the new construction of the Fire Department Southwest Station 10
No. 2 and helipad for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and 11
ending June 30, 2027................................. $ 150,000.00. 12
SECTION 2. The money appropriated by this act shall be paid 13
by the State Treasurer out of any money in the State General Fund 14
not otherwise appropriated, upon warrants issued by the State 15
Fiscal Officer; and the State Fiscal Officer shall issue his or 16
her warrants upon requisitions signed by the proper person, 17
officer or officers in the manner provided by law. 18
H. B. No. 1883 *HR26/R1328* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/HR26/R1328
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ST: Appropriation; Alcorn County for new
construction of the Fire Department Southwest
Station No. 2 and helipad.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 19
and after July 1, 2026. 20