Mississippi 2024 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB3213

Introduced

3/26/24

Refer

3/26/24

Failed

3/27/24

Caption

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

Impact

The passage of SB3213 is expected to have a significant effect on local governance and infrastructure development in Oakland. By providing state funding, the bill enables the city to undertake necessary paving and street work that might otherwise have been delayed or unfunded. This measure highlights the state's role in supporting municipal projects and improving overall community services. The timely execution of this funding can lead to improved transportation safety and aesthetics within the city.

Summary

Senate Bill 3213 is an act focused on the appropriation of funds to the City of Oakland, Mississippi, primarily for paving and street improvements necessary for the fiscal year 2025. The bill allocates a total of $150,000 from the State General Fund, aimed at addressing infrastructure needs within the city. This legislative decision underscores the importance of maintaining and enhancing local infrastructure to ensure the safety and quality of transportation in Oakland.

Contention

While SB3213 appears to have relatively straightforward goals, the appropriation of state funds for local projects can sometimes stir debate among legislators about state versus local authority. Critics may argue that reliance on state appropriations can lead to inconsistent funding for longstanding local needs, while proponents will emphasize the necessity for state intervention in supporting vital local infrastructure projects. As such, the bill may evoke discussions on broader issues of state fiscal responsibility and local autonomy.

Latest MS SB3213 Activity

View All Events: MS 2024 Regular Session SB3213

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SB3206

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Town of Oakland for street improvements.

MS SB3204

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

MS SB3205

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Town of Oakland for park and walking track improvements.

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 SB3344

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Oakland for the purchase of a new fire truck and repairing & repaving its streets.

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.

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.