HB842: Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program; authorize two additional rounds for counties and municipalities.

Legislative Summary

An Act To Amend Section 17-23-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize An Additional Round Of Fire Trucks For Counties And Municipalities Under The Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program; To Create A Special Fund To Be Designated The "rural Fire Truck Matching Assistance Fund" Which Shall Be Used To Assist Counties And Municipalities With Remaining Eligibility Under The Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Program; To Provide That The Total Amount Of Matching Assistance Shall Not Exceed 80% Of The Purchase Price Of The Rural Fire Truck; To Provide That The Department Of Insurance May Provide Such Matching Assistance To Counties And Municipalities Upon Meeting Certain Criteria; And For Related Purposes.