Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Calhoun County with purchasing extrication tools for the Slate Springs VFD.

HB 1958 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to provide funds for Calhoun County to purchase extrication tools (rescue equipment for vehicle accidents) for the Slate Springs Volunteer Fire Department. The state would issue the bonds through the State Bond Commission, with proceeds transferred to a special fund exclusively for this purchase. The state would be responsible for repaying the bonds using state funds if needed, but the money would only be used for the specified fire department equipment. This bill creates a dedicated funding mechanism for local fire department equipment without altering broader state budget processes.