Appropriation; City of Itta Bena for staffing and personnel costs.
HB 1872 appropriates $140,000 from the state general fund to help the City of Itta Bena cover staffing costs for two full-time police officers, one full-time dispatcher, and one full-time deputy clerk during the 2027 fiscal year (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funding is intended to directly support these specific city positions related to public safety and administrative operations. This is a one-time appropriation for personnel expenses, not a policy change.
Bill status
died
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Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2026
Last action Feb 25, 2026
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Feb 12, 2026
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Referred To Appropriations A
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Timaka James-Jones
DDemocratic
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