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MS HB746
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lester Carpenter
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AI Summary
- Removes the requirement that counties must have received funding for no more than eight rounds from the Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program to qualify for additional matching assistance
- Counties and municipalities can now receive matching assistance from the Rural Fire Truck Matching Assistance Fund regardless of how many previous funding rounds they have participated in
- Matching assistance eligibility now requires only two criteria: approved application under program guidelines and determination by the Department of Insurance that insufficient funds are available for purchase with standard program funds
- Total combined funding from standard program and matching assistance cannot exceed 80% of the rural fire truck purchase price
- Amends Section 17-23-1 of the Mississippi Code of 1972
Legislative Description
Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program; revise to remove eight rounds requirement.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Insurance1/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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