Mississippi 2024 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB3212

Introduced

3/26/24

Refer

3/26/24

Failed

3/27/24

Caption

General Fund; FY2025 appropriation to the City of Coffeeville for paving and street improvements.

Impact

The passage of SB3212 will enable the City of Coffeeville to undertake necessary paving and street enhancement projects, which may include repairing existing roads, paving new streets, and improving public safety through better infrastructure. As funding is provided directly from the State General Fund, this appropriation can be seen as an investment in local government capabilities to address infrastructure challenges without the burden of raising local taxes or reallocating funds from other essential services.

Summary

Senate Bill 3212 is a legislative act that specifically appropriates a sum of $200,000 from the State General Fund to the City of Coffeeville, Mississippi. The funds are designated for paving and street improvements during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025. This bill reflects the state legislature's commitment to enhancing local infrastructure and improving the quality of life for residents by providing financial resources for essential public works projects.

Contention

While the bill aims to enhance local infrastructure, there may be underlying debates surrounding its funding sources, the allocation of state funds among various local governments, and the prioritization of projects in Coffeeville compared to other municipalities. Some might argue that funding should be distributed more equitably across counties or that the criteria for selecting which towns receive funding need to be more transparent. Overall, the discussion surrounding SB3212 reflects broader issues of resource allocation and local governance in Mississippi.

Latest MS SB3212 Activity

View All Events: MS 2024 Regular Session SB3212

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SB3334

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Coffeeville for repairing and repaving its town streets.

MS SB3204

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of Houston for street improvements and paving.

MS SB3155

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Marion County for paving and street improvements.

MS SB3208

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Town of Vardaman for paving and street improvements.

MS SB3201

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Town of Coffeeville for the construction of a splash pad.

MS SB3198

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of Water Valley for improvements to streets and pavement.

MS SB3065

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

MS SB3247

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Sunflower for citywide street improvements.

MS SB3211

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Town of Bruce for paving and improving town streets.

MS SB2960

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Town of Metcalfe for paving certain streets.

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.