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MS HB165

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Larry Byrd

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases maximum assistance per county from $650,000 to $720,000 under the Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program.

  • Expands eligible fire trucks from 11 to 12 per county, with the twelfth truck receiving up to $70,000 in assistance.

  • Adjusts per-truck funding for first six trucks (capped at $50,000) and subsequent trucks (capped at $70,000) across all eligibility tiers.

  • Requires counties and municipalities to pledge matching funds equal to at least one-tenth of requested assistance over up to 10 years.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program; authorize an additional round for counties and municipalities.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Revenue and Expenditure General Bills1/3/2017

Full Bill Text

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