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MS HB4002
MS HB4002Appropriation; Forrest County for making critical emergency-staging upgrades at The Center at Forrest County.
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Introduced
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Forrest County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Critical Emergency-staging Upgrades At The Center At Forrest County To Enhance The Center's Capabilities To Serve As A Centralized Emergency Staging Site For The Fiscal Year 2027.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $2,000,000 from the State General Fund to the Board of Supervisors of Forrest County for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, to fund critical upgrades at The Center at Forrest County. These upgrades are intended to improve the center's ability to function as a central location for emergency staging, which means it can be used as a primary hub during emergencies. Specifically, the funds will be used for infrastructure improvements, setting up a dedicated communication center, increasing storage capacity, and making enhancements to ensure the facility complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4002.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/4000-4099/HB4002IN.htm |
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