MS
Mississippi Senate Bill SB2981

Mississippi 2023 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2981

Introduced
2/13/23  
Refer
2/13/23  

Caption

General Fund; FY2024 appropriation to City of Tupelo to repair, upgrade and/or renovate Ballard Park.

Impact

The passage of SB2981 is poised to significantly impact the residents of Tupelo by providing essential funding for park improvements. This appropriation could lead to enhanced recreational facilities, better landscaping, and possibly the addition of amenities that would make Ballard Park more accessible and enjoyable for families and visitors. By earmarking state funds specifically for this project, the bill indicates the state's commitment to local infrastructure and recreational development.

Summary

Senate Bill 2981, titled 'An Act Making an Appropriation to the City of Tupelo to Defray Costs to Repair, Upgrade and/or Renovate Ballard Park for the Fiscal Year 2024', seeks to allocate a sum of $4,000,000 from the State General Fund to support the renovation and enhancement of Ballard Park in Tupelo. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining recreational spaces for community use and aims to improve the overall infrastructure of public parks in the area.

Contention

Potential points of contention surrounding SB2981 may arise from budgetary considerations, as allocating $4 million to a single city could prompt discussions about resource distribution among other municipalities and state needs. Some legislators might argue that this fund could be better utilized across a broader range of projects within the state. Furthermore, there may be debates about the effectiveness of the intended improvements and whether such an investment will yield measurable benefits for the community in terms of usage and maintenance.

Latest SB2981 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SB3084

General Fund; FY2024 appropriation to City of Greenville for repair and renovation of city parks.

MS SB3066

General Fund; FY2025 appropriation to VFW Post 4057 in Tupelo for renovations.

MS SB3117

General Fund; FY2025 appropriation to City of Greenville for repair and renovation of city parks.

MS SB2100

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to VFW Post 4057 in Tupelo for renovations.

MS SB3090

General Fund; FY2024 appropriation to City of Rosedale for repair and renovation of city park.

MS SB3087

General Fund; FY2024 appropriation to City of Leland for repair and renovation of city park.

MS SB2982

General Fund; FY2024 appropriation to City of Tupelo to upgrade the HVAC air filtration system at the city's aquatic facility.

MS SB2986

General Fund; FY2024 appropriation to City of Tupelo for repair and/or rehabilitation of Mitchell Road.

MS SB3120

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Town of Bassfield for repairs, renovations, and upgrades to its water well.

MS SB3133

General Fund; FY2025 appropriation to City of Rosedale for repair and renovation of city park.

Similar Bills

MD SB360

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2025)

MD HB350

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2025)

MD SB181

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2024)

MD HB200

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2024)

PA HB611

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, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.

MD HB350

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

MD SB319

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

MD HB300

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2023)