AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO FIRE SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CITY OF NORWICH.

HB 5995 authorizes the state to issue up to $10.5 million in bonds to fund capital improvements for four specific fire departments in Norwich. The bill allocates $2 million to Laurel Hill Volunteer Fire Company, $1.3 million to Yantic Fire Engine Company, $1 million to East Great Plain Volunteer Fire Department, and $6.2 million to the Norwich Fire Department. Proceeds will cover equipment, facility upgrades, and other capital projects directly benefiting these organizations. The funding is provided as grants through the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, not as general state funding. This is a targeted financial provision for local fire service infrastructure in Norwich.