Mississippi 2024 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB3203

Introduced

3/26/24

Refer

3/26/24

Failed

3/27/24

Caption

General Fund; FY2025 appropriation to the City of Okolona for paving projects.

Impact

The impact of SB3203 on state laws is primarily financial, as it allocates state funds specifically directed towards local government initiatives. By earmarking funds for paving, the bill enables the City of Okolona to advance its infrastructure development without needing to increase local taxes or divert funds from other municipal programs. This allocation signifies a commitment to improving rural infrastructure and supporting smaller municipalities within the state.

Summary

Senate Bill 3203 proposes an appropriation of $125,000 from the State General Fund to assist the City of Okolona with costs associated with paving projects for the fiscal year 2025. The bill is designed to support local infrastructure improvements by providing necessary financial resources to enhance the city's roads and transportation pathways, directly impacting the quality of life for its residents.

Contention

While the bill may generally receive support from local officials and constituents who benefit from improved road conditions, potential points of contention could arise regarding the distribution of state funds for infrastructure improvements. Questions may emerge about the fairness of fund allocation and whether the amounts appropriated for smaller towns like Okolona appropriately reflect their needs compared to larger cities. Such concerns would likely be debated during legislative discussions about budget priorities and infrastructure funding.

Latest MS SB3203 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SB3259

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Okolona School District for making improvements to school buildings.

MS SB3193

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Morton for paving projects within the city.

MS HB735

Appropriation; City of Okolona to assist with street overlay projects.

MS HB472

Appropriation; City of Okolona to assist with street overlay projects.

MS SB3174

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to City of Brooksville for paving and infrastructure projects within the city.

MS SB2984

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to City of Lexington for certain infrastructure projects.

MS SB2184

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

MS SB3065

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of West Point for street paving.

MS SB2934

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to City of Hollandale for certain infrastructure projects.

MS SB2993

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

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.