Bill > HB1092

This bill modifies the Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program in Mississippi by increasing funding amounts and removing previous limitations on the number of rounds a county can receive assistance. Specifically, the bill raises the maximum total funding a county can receive from $1,010,000 to $1,100,000, and increases the number of fire trucks a county can apply for in each round from 15 to 16. The bill also eliminates the previous restriction that counties could only receive funding for a maximum of eight rounds from the program. The Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program is designed to help counties and municipalities purchase fire trucks, with the Department of Insurance administering the program. Counties must meet certain eligibility requirements, such as pledging matching funds and providing documentation about fire protection needs. The changes aim to provide more flexible and comprehensive support for rural fire departments in acquiring new fire trucks. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, allowing counties and municipalities to benefit from the expanded assistance in the upcoming fiscal year.

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