Appropriation; Mississippi Department of Marine Resources for search and rescue program.

HB 1304 allocates $100,000 from the state general fund to the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources for the Mississippi Search and Rescue Program. The funding covers equipment acquisition, maintenance, and training costs associated with the program, which was established by a prior legislative act. This appropriation is effective for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. The bill directly affects the state agency responsible for managing the search and rescue program's operational expenses.