Mississippi 2024 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB3089

Introduced

3/22/24

Refer

3/22/24

Failed

3/27/24

Caption

General Fund; FY2025 appropriation to Quitman Community Hospital for expanding services in a distressed area.

Impact

The passage of SB3089 would provide significant financial support to Quitman Community Hospital, enabling it to improve its service offerings. This could lead to better health outcomes for the population in the distressed area, reflecting a state commitment to addressing healthcare disparities. The appropriation could also serve as a model for future funding initiatives aimed at hospitals in similar situations, potentially influencing state policy on healthcare funding and resource allocation.

Summary

Senate Bill 3089 proposes a financial appropriation of $3,000,000 from the State General Fund to Quitman Community Hospital. This funding is aimed at supporting the expansion of healthcare services in a designated distressed area for the fiscal year 2025. The bill is intended to enhance the hospital's capacity to address healthcare needs in the community, thereby improving access to essential medical services for residents who may be underserved.

Contention

While the bill itself may seem straightforward, there could be underlying discussions regarding its funding sources and the criteria used to designate areas as 'distressed.' Some stakeholders might raise concerns over the allocation of state funds, questioning whether this appropriation is the best use of limited resources given competing budgetary needs. Additionally, the effectiveness of the funding in achieving the desired outcomes for the community may be a point of evaluation post-implementation.

Latest MS SB3089 Activity

View All Events: MS 2024 Regular Session SB3089

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SB3182

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Quitman County for tourism development.

MS SB3176

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Quitman County for jail construction.

MS SB3171

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Quitman County for road and sewer projects.

MS SB3175

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Quitman County for the purpose of road paving machinery.

MS SB3331

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Quitman County for improvements and upgrades to county roads.

MS SB3330

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Quitman County for renovations to the county jail and the Sheriff's Office.

MS SB3333

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Quitman County for the purchase of a landfill located at 4680 Hood Road.

MS SB3332

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Quitman County for improvements to the Amtrak Station located in Marks, Mississippi.

MS SB3177

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Quitman County for a headquarters for the National Rythm and Blues Hall Of Fame.

MS SB3329

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Quitman County for renovations, repairs and improvements to the county courthouse.

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MD HB0390

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MD HB350

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

MD SB319

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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.