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MississippiHB 19102026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Appropriation; Fire Academy.

Sponsored By: Clay Deweese (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Appropriations CAppropriations AAppropriations

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Bill Overview

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4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Money for academy repairs and vehicles

The law provides up to $350,000 to refurbish the Academy’s instructional campus water system and up to $130,000 for vehicle replacements in fiscal year 2027. It also carries forward up to $100,000 for the water system and up to $75,000 for a Specialty Rescue Truck. Those earlier funds cannot exceed the unspent balances on June 30, 2026, and must keep their original purposes. The Treasurer’s Office determines allocations for the new projects, and spending is limited to what the work requires.

More funding for fire academy training

For fiscal year 2027, the law provides $7,847,433 in state general funds and $480,000 in Academy special-source funds. The money pays State Fire Academy expenses from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. It supports Academy operations and fire-service training, not direct household payments.

Fire academy staff pay and hiring limits

The law sets aside $764,595 for the Academy’s Instructional Pay Plan. Total personal-services spending is capped at $6,080,901 for 62 permanent positions, with no time-limited positions authorized. Vacancy funds can fill authorized jobs, but not pay for raises or promotions. Salary actions that exceed the cap are suspended except for essential new hires; other increases need written state approval and proof of extra funds.

State academy favors blind vendor bids

The State Fire Academy must prefer Mississippi Industries for the Blind when competing bids match in price, quality, and service. The preference also applies to purchases made without competitive bids. This gives the organization a purchasing advantage over other vendors.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Clay Deweese

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Richard Bennett

    Republican • House

  • Samuel Creekmore IV

    Republican • House

  • Becky Currie

    Republican • House

  • Missy McGee

    Republican • House

  • Carl L. Mickens

    Democratic • House

  • John Read

    Republican • House

  • Omeria Scott

    Democratic • House

  • Jerry R. Turner

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 294 • No: 0

House vote • 3/18/2026

Concurred in Amend From Senate

Yes: 121 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/12/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 51 • No: 0

House vote • 2/19/2026

Passed

Yes: 122 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    3/25/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/20/2026Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/20/2026House

  4. Concurred in Amend From Senate

    3/18/2026House

  5. Returned For Concurrence

    3/13/2026Senate

  6. Passed As Amended

    3/12/2026Senate

  7. Amended

    3/12/2026Senate

  8. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

    3/12/2026Senate

  9. Referred To Appropriations

    2/27/2026Senate

  10. Transmitted To Senate

    2/20/2026House

  11. Passed

    2/19/2026House

  12. Title Suff Do Pass

    2/18/2026House

  13. DR - TSDP: AP To A2

    2/18/2026House

  14. DR - TSDP: A2 To AP

    2/17/2026House

  15. Referred To Appropriations C;Appropriations A

    2/16/2026House

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