Appropriation; fire departments in District 4 of Winston County for certain purchases.

HB 1869 is a funding bill that allocates $200,000 to four specific fire departments in Winston County's District 4 (Betheden, East Winston, Highpoint, and Louisville Volunteer Fire Departments) for equipment purchases and facility improvements during fiscal year 2026. The bill provides $50,000 per department to cover costs for new fire trucks, upgraded training facilities, thermal imaging cameras, or replacing outdated equipment. It was referred to the Appropriations committee but died there on February 26, 2025, meaning it did not become law. This is a procedural funding measure targeting direct operational needs of local volunteer fire departments.