Appropriation; Rural Fire Truck Fund for additional round of trucks under Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program.

HB 953 allocates $4 million from the State General Fund to the Rural Fire Truck Fund for an additional round of fire trucks under Mississippi's existing Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program. This funding directly supports counties and municipalities seeking to purchase new fire trucks for rural fire departments during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill provides a specific budget line item for this purpose without creating new eligibility requirements or altering the program's structure. It is a straightforward funding authorization, not a policy change. The appropriation becomes effective July 1, 2026.