Mississippi 2024 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB3187

Introduced

3/26/24

Refer

3/26/24

Failed

3/27/24

Caption

General Fund; FY2025 appropriation to the City of Forest for a Sewer Rehabilitation Project.

Impact

The passage of SB3187 would enable the City of Forest to undertake necessary repairs to its aging sewer infrastructure, which could significantly improve public health and sanitation within the community. The financial support from the state general fund highlights the importance of state-level investment in local infrastructure projects, ensuring that municipalities can continue to provide reliable services to their residents.

Summary

Senate Bill 3187 proposes an appropriation of $1,500,000 to the City of Forest, Mississippi, specifically for a sewer rehabilitation project. The funding is aimed at addressing critical infrastructure needs, particularly the replacement of collapsed sewer lines under Mississippi Highway 35. This initiative is part of the fiscal year 2025 budget, commencing July 1, 2024. The bill emphasizes the state's commitment to enhance local governments' capacity to manage essential utility services effectively.

Contention

While the bill appears to have a straightforward and beneficial purpose, discussions around its funding and potential impacts on other local projects may arise. Lawmakers might debate the appropriateness of prioritizing certain cities over others when it comes to state funding. Questions regarding the long-term sustainability of funding such projects could also be a source of contention as legislators consider the overall allocation of the state general fund amidst other pressing fiscal demands.

Latest MS SB3187 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SB3197

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

MS SB3241

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

MS SB3172

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of Drew for sewer system rehabilitation.

MS SB3265

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Drew for sewer system rehabilitation.

MS SB3085

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Town of Renova for the Old Highway 61 Road Rehabilitation Project.

MS SB3261

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Renova for the Old Highway 61 Road Rehabilitation Project.

MS SB3135

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Greenville for certain infrastructure projects.

MS SB3152

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Winona for the city's water treatment plant rehabilitation.

MS SB3094

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Bolivar County for the Old Highway 61 Rehabilitation Project.

MS SB3255

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Bolivar County for the Old Highway 61 Rehabilitation Project.

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MD HB0390

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MD HB350

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

MD SB319

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