HB4006 • 2026

Appropriation; Town of Summit for installation of an additional weather siren.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE TOWN OF SUMMIT TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE INSTALLATION OF AN ADDITIONAL WEATHER SIREN 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: Porter
Last action: 2026-02-25
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The bill did not pass and was stopped in committee, leaving no further details on its implementation or impact.

Money for a Weather Siren in Summit

This bill would give the Town of Summit money to help pay for installing an additional weather siren.

What This Bill Does

Appropriates $50,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Summit.
The funds are intended to assist in covering costs associated with the installation of an additional weather siren.

Who It Names or Affects

The Town of Summit

Terms To Know

Weather Siren: A loudspeaker system used to warn people about dangerous weather conditions, like tornadoes or severe storms.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass and was stopped in committee.
It is unclear how much of the $50,000 would be actually used for the installation as it states 'or so much of it as may be necessary'.

Bill History

2026-02-25 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/25 (H) Died In Committee
2026-02-18 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/18 (H) Referred To Appropriations A

Official Summary Text

Appropriation; Town of Summit for installation of an additional weather siren.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

H. B. No. 4006 *HR26/R1638* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
26/HR26/R1638
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To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Porter

HOUSE BILL NO. 4006

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES 1
OF THE TOWN OF SUMMIT TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH 2
THE INSTALLATION OF AN ADDITIONAL WEATHER SIREN FOR THE FISCAL 3
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 governing authorities of 8
the Town of Summit, Mississippi, to assist in paying costs 9
associated with the installation of an additional weather siren 10
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 11
2027................................................... $50,000.00. 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. 4006 *HR26/R1638* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/HR26/R1638
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ST: Appropriation; Town of Summit for
installation of an additional weather siren.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 19
and after July 1, 2026. 20