HB997

Mississippi HB997 would authorize an additional round of fire trucks for counties and municipalities under the Rural Fire Truck Acquisition.

Mississippi HB997 amends the Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program to authorize an additional round of fire trucks for counties and municipalities. The bill outlines eligibility criteria for counties and municipalities to apply for fire trucks, including matching funds requirements. It specifies the maximum number of trucks and funding limits for each application round. The Department of Insurance is tasked with managing the program, including reviewing applications and distributing funds from the Rural Fire Truck Matching Assistance Fund.