Appropriation; MEMA to purchase equipment to pump or transfer potable water during natural disasters.

HB 848 appropriates $1.5 million from the State General Fund to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) for fiscal year 2027. The funding will specifically purchase equipment to pump or transfer drinkable water to healthcare facilities and other essential institutions during natural disaster-related water system failures. This bill directly supports MEMA’s emergency response capabilities by ensuring access to safe water for critical services when disasters disrupt regular water systems. The appropriation becomes effective July 1, 2026, and covers only equipment acquisition for water emergencies.