HB1952 • 2026

Appropriation; Town of Vardaman for purchasing a new fire truck.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE TOWN OF VARDAMAN TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACQUISITION OF A NEW FIRE TRUCK 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: Bailey (23rd)
Last action: 2026-02-25
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The bill did not pass and there is no official information on the specific dollar amount or payment requirements.

Appropriation for New Fire Truck

This bill proposes giving the Town of Vardaman money to buy a new fire truck in fiscal year 2027.

What This Bill Does

Proposes an appropriation from the State General Fund to assist the Town of Vardaman in acquiring a new fire truck for fiscal year 2027.

Who It Names or Affects

The Town of Vardaman
State government agencies involved with funding

Terms To Know

Fiscal Year: A period used for budgeting and financial reporting, usually a year long.
General Fund: The main fund of the state that holds money for general use.

Limits and Unknowns

This bill did not pass.
It proposes an appropriation from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.

Bill History

2026-02-25 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/25 (H) Died In Committee
2026-02-17 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/17 (H) Referred To Appropriations A

Official Summary Text

Appropriation; Town of Vardaman for purchasing a new fire truck.

Current Bill Text

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H. B. No. 1952 *HR43/R1895* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
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To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Bailey (23rd)

HOUSE BILL NO. 1952

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES 1
OF THE TOWN OF VARDAMAN TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH 2
THE ACQUISITION OF A NEW FIRE TRUCK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027. 3
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: 4
SECTION 1. The following sum, or so much of it as may be 5
necessary, is appropriated out of any money in the State General 6
Fund not otherwise appropriated, to the governing authorities of 7
the Town of Vardaman, Mississippi, to assist in paying costs 8
associated with the acquisition of a new fire truck for the fiscal 9
year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027............. 10
...................................................... $ 500,000.00 11
SECTION 2. The money appropriated by this act shall be paid 12
by the State Treasurer out of any money in the State General Fund 13
not otherwise appropriated, upon warrants issued by the State 14
Fiscal Officer; and the State Fiscal Officer shall issue his or 15
her warrants upon requisitions signed by the proper person, 16
officer or officers in the manner provided by law. 17
H. B. No. 1952 *HR43/R1895* ~ OFFICIAL ~
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ST: Appropriation; Town of Vardaman for
purchasing a new fire truck.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 18
and after July 1, 2026. 19