Appropriation; City of Tupelo for replacing the Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment for the fire department.

HB 1837 appropriates $750,000 from the state general fund to help the City of Tupelo replace its fire department's Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment, ensuring compliance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) safety standards. The funding is intended for the Tupelo Fire Department to cover costs associated with this equipment upgrade during the 2026 fiscal year (July 2025-June 2026). The bill’s key provision is the direct state financial assistance to address a specific safety equipment need. This bill was referred to the Appropriations committee but died there on February 26, 2025, and did not advance further.