Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB3212

Filed/Introduced

Introduced

2/24/26

Refer

2/24/26

Failed

2/25/26

Caption

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE TOWN OF WESSON, MISSISSIPPI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ROAD REHABILITATION AND RESURFACING, THE PURCHASE OF REMOTE WATER METER EQUIPMENT FOR ITS WATER SYSTEM, AND THE PURCHASE OF A POLICE VEHICLE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

Impact

The passage of SB3212 is intended to relieve the financial burden on the Town of Wesson by providing necessary funds to improve essential community services and infrastructure. By addressing the needs for road repairs, modernizing water meter equipment, and enhancing local law enforcement capabilities through new vehicle procurement, the bill aims to improve overall public safety and service delivery in the community. These enhancements are crucial for maintaining effective local government operations and ensuring that the infrastructure can adequately support residents' needs.

Summary

Senate Bill 3212 proposes to allocate funds from the State General Fund to the Town of Wesson, Mississippi. This legislation specifically aims to support three key areas of local infrastructure improvements: the rehabilitation and resurfacing of roads, the purchase of remote water meter equipment for municipal water systems, and the acquisition of a police vehicle. The total funding proposed in this bill amounts to $1,340,000, designated to cover costs for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.

Contention

While the bill has identifiable benefits for the Town of Wesson, potential points of contention may arise regarding the allocation of state funds. Legislators may debate whether the appropriated amounts are justifiable or if similar support should be extended to other towns facing similar or greater needs. Ensuring that funding is fairly distributed across various municipalities can become a topic of discussion in legislative circles, especially if there are differing views on prioritizing local appropriations over other state budgetary requirements.

Latest MS SB3212 Activity

View All Events: MS 2026 Regular Session SB3212

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SB3078

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Town of Farmington for purchasing equipment and vehicles for the police department.

MS SB3141

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Town of Ethel for repairing and resurfacing roads.

MS HB1842

Appropriation; Town of Bude for purchasing public safety equipment for the town police department.

MS SB3119

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Town of Bassfield for road repair and resurfacing.

MS HB1871

Appropriation; Town of Summit for purchasing equipment for police department.

MS SB3240

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of Morton for the purchase of police vehicles and certain equipment.

MS HB1940

Appropriation; Town of Duncan for costs of town's 2024 Road Rehabilitation Project.

MS HB109

Appropriation; City of Cleveland for purchasing and outfitting four new police vehicles for the police department.

MS SB3212

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Town of Bruce for purchasing land for the Bruce Police Department.

MS HB1865

Bonds; authorize issuance to assit the Town of Summit with purchasing equipemnt for its police department.

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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.