Appropriation; Town of Big Creek for purchasing certain equipment for volunteer fire department.

HB 1949 appropriates $18,500 from the State General Fund to the Town of Big Creek for specific equipment purchases by its volunteer fire department. The funds will cover $16,000 for fire turnout clothing and $2,500 for a defibrillator, to be used during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This bill directly affects the Big Creek Volunteer Fire Department by providing financial assistance for essential safety gear and medical equipment. It is a straightforward funding measure with no new policy provisions, solely authorizing the state to pay for these specific items.