Mississippi 2024 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB3069

Introduced

3/20/24

Refer

3/20/24

Failed

3/27/24

Caption

General Fund; FY2025 appropriation to Forrest-Lamar Alliance for Eagle One Mega Site.

Impact

The bill is expected to positively influence the economic landscape of the Forrest and Lamar counties by facilitating necessary evaluative studies and engineering work that could pave the way for potential investments in infrastructure. Moreover, these improvements are suggested to correlate with matching federal funds, thereby amplifying the financial impact of state appropriated resources. This strategic financial support could boost infrastructure readiness, ultimately attracting business developments related to the Eagle One Mega Site.

Summary

Senate Bill 3069 proposes an appropriation of $1,250,000 to the Forrest-Lamar Alliance. The funding is specifically allocated for covering costs related to environmental assessments and preconstruction engineering aimed at enhancing infrastructure improvements at the Eagle One Mega Site during the fiscal year 2025. This appropriation demonstrates the state's intention to support significant development projects that may require environmental evaluations and engineering readiness to proceed with future construction activities.

Contention

While the bill focuses on fostering infrastructure improvements, it may also incite dialogue regarding budget priorities within the state legislature. Questions around the allocation of funds could arise, particularly concerning the effectiveness of such expenditures on environmental projects and their subsequent impact on local communities. Stakeholders may debate whether this investment will adequately address environmental concerns while simultaneously supporting economic growth, highlighting the delicate balance between development and ecological integrity.

Latest MS SB3069 Activity

View All Events: MS 2024 Regular Session SB3069

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SB3184

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Lamar County for renovations and improvements to its tax office complex.

MS SB3222

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Scenic Rivers Development Alliance for infrastructure in certain counties.

MS SB3241

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to City of Forest for sewer rehabilitation.

MS SB3251

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Scott County for the acquisition of the county development site.

MS SB3196

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Forest Police Department for vehicles and equipment.

MS SB3131

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Mississippi's Toughest Kids Foundation for Camp Kamassa roads.

MS SB3197

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Forest for the completion of its sewer rehabilitation project.

MS SB3251

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Inverness for purchase of emergency power generation equipment.

MS SB3097

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Town of Duncan for road improvements.

MS SB3017

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Duncan for road improvements.

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.