Mississippi 2024 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2943

Introduced

2/29/24

Refer

2/29/24

Failed

3/27/24

Caption

Capital Expense Fund; FY2025 appropriation to Emergency Road and Bridge Repair Fund.

Impact

The introduction of SB2943 comes at a critical time when many infrastructure projects are in jeopardy due to a lack of funding. By approving this bill, the state legislature can provide necessary resources to improve overall transportation safety and efficiency. Properly funded infrastructure can have far-reaching impacts on local economies, job creation, and public safety. As roads and bridges deteriorate, the cost of inaction can lead to higher repair costs and detrimental effects on commerce and travel.

Summary

Senate Bill 2943 proposes an appropriation of $100,000,000 from the Capital Expense Fund to the Emergency Road and Bridge Repair Fund for the fiscal year 2025. The funding aims to support the Mississippi Department of Transportation in their efforts to maintain and repair essential road and bridge infrastructure across the state. This allocation is significant as it represents a dedicated financial commitment to address the ongoing infrastructure needs that have accumulated over time in Mississippi.

Contention

While there has been strong support for SB2943 as a necessary measure to improve infrastructure resilience, some opposition may arise concerning the source of funding. Stakeholders may debate the implications of reallocating funds from the Capital Expense Fund, questioning whether other critical areas of state spending might be adversely affected. Moreover, discussions may also center around the actual effectiveness of the spending in yielding tangible improvements in road safety and public satisfaction.

Latest MS SB2943 Activity

View All Events: MS 2024 Regular Session SB2943

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SB2937

Capital Expense Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Clay County for Waverly Road.

MS SB2938

Capital Expense Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Clay County for improvements to certain roads.

MS SB2906

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Franklin County for road and bridge repair and construction.

MS HB4280

Roads and bridges; ROADS Fund; apportionment; reports; effective date.

MS SB3096

Capital Expense Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Hinds County to make the county whole where it would have received ARPA funds.

MS HB4283

Roads; bridges; Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act; County Improvement Roads and Bridges Fund; effective date; emergency.

MS HB1725

Office of State Aid Road Construction; revise authority for use and reallocation of forfeited funds for roads and bridges.

MS SB3239

Capital Expense Fund; FY2026 appropriation to MDA for future nuclear development.

MS SB2185

Capital Expense Fund; FY2027 appropriation to MDA for future nuclear development.

MS SB3075

Capital Expense Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Town of Farmington to make the town whole where it would have received ARPA funds.

Similar Bills

MD SB282

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2027)

MD HB390

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2027)

MD HB0390

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2027)

MD HB350

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

MD SB319

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

PA HB1330

To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of certain agencies of the Executive Department for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

PA SB160

To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.

PA SB1220

To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.