Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB3265

Introduced

2/24/26

Refer

2/24/26

Failed

2/25/26

Caption

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE CITY OF DREW, MISSISSIPPI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SEWER SYSTEM REHABILITATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

Impact

The appropriation outlined in SB3265 is expected to have beneficial impacts on both local governance and public health in Drew, as it provides necessary financial support for crucial sewer infrastructure improvements. Ensuring that sewer systems are rehabilitated can help the city address potential public health hazards associated with outdated or failing systems, thereby promoting environmental sustainability and community wellbeing.

Summary

Senate Bill 3265 is designed to make an appropriation to the City of Drew, Mississippi, specifically for funding sewer system rehabilitation. The bill allocates a total of $579,276 from the State General Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. The funding aims to address essential infrastructure needs within the city, particularly in relation to aging sewer systems that require significant repairs to maintain service and health standards for residents.

Contention

While the bill generally supports local infrastructure development, there may be points of contention regarding the allocation of state funds. Questions could arise about whether the appropriation is sufficient for the rehabilitation needs identified by the city and whether it sets a precedent for similar funding requests from other municipalities facing similar issues. Critics may also express concerns about the prioritization of funds and the overall impact on the state's budget amid competing needs across different sectors.

Latest MS SB3265 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SB3172

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of Drew for sewer system rehabilitation.

MS SB3241

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to City of Forest for sewer rehabilitation.

MS HB1690

Appropriation; City of Jackson for making repairs to the West Bank Interceptor of the city's sewer system.

MS SB2983

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to City of Lexington for a truck to maintain the city's sewer system.

MS SB3178

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of Drew for road repair.

MS SB3150

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Mendenhall, Mississippi, for repairs to water and sewer infrastructure.

MS SB2922

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to City of Greenville for repair, renovation, and improvement of small sewer mini-systems.

MS SB2131

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

MS HB1940

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

MS SB3230

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Pickens, Mississippi, for repairs to the former City Hall building.

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.