Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB3016

Introduced

2/10/26

Refer

2/10/26

Failed

2/25/26

Caption

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE TOWN OF METCALFE TO DEFRAY EXPENSES FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE TOWN'S WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027.

Impact

The approval of SB3016 would provide significant funding necessary for the town to embark on projects aimed at upgrading its water and sewer infrastructures. These improvements are crucial for not only maintaining public health standards but also for accommodating potential growth and increasing the town's overall quality of life. Accessibility to clean water and effective waste management systems is foundational for any community, and this appropriation seeks to solidify those basic needs within Metcalfe.

Summary

Senate Bill 3016 is a legislative proposal focused on improving essential municipal services in the Town of Metcalfe. Specifically, this bill makes an appropriation of $748,750 from the Capital Expense Fund to support the enhancement of the town's water and sewer systems for the fiscal year 2027. The funding aims to ensure that the infrastructure for these vital services is modernized and capable of meeting the needs of the town’s residents, highlighting the importance of robust municipal services for community wellness and development.

Contention

Although the bill received support for its intention to improve municipal infrastructure, discussions surrounding its funding sources and the governance of the Capital Expense Fund may arise. Stakeholders may debate the sustainability of such appropriations and whether prioritizing funding for Metcalfe reflects equitable resource distribution across the state. The town's specific needs versus the broader fiscal responsibilities of the state may also be a focal point of contention in legislative discussions.

Latest MS SB3016 Activity

View All Events: MS 2026 Regular Session SB3016

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SB2951

Capital Expense Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Town of Metcalfe for water and sewer improvement project.

MS SB2959

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Town of Metcalfe for water and sewer system improvements.

MS SB2966

Capital Expense Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Town of Benoit for water and sewer improvement project.

MS SB2930

Capital Expense Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Town of Gunnison for water and sewer improvement project.

MS SB2961

Capital Expense Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Town of Beulah for water and sewer improvement project.

MS HB330

Appropriation; Town of Alligator for the 2022 water and sewer improvement project.

MS SB2131

Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds; FY2026 appropriation to Village of Eden for improvement of water and sewer system.

MS SB2960

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

MS SB3157

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Town of Mize for improvements to its water system.

MS HB328

Appropriation; Bolivar County for water and sewer improvement project for Town of Alligator.

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

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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.