Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds to Winston County to assist fire departments with purchasing equipment and improvements to facilities.

HB 300 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to provide funds to Winston County for fire department equipment purchases and facility improvements. The funds will be distributed equally to four specific Winston County fire departments: Betheden Volunteer, East Winston Volunteer, Highpoint Volunteer, and Louisville Fire Departments. The bonds are backed by the state's full credit, and proceeds must be used solely for equipment and facility upgrades at these stations. The bill is currently referred to the Ways and Means committee for further consideration.