General Fund; FY2024 appropriation to Town of Friars Point for street repairs.
Impact
The enactment of SB3097 is expected to have a positive impact on the residents of Friars Point by improving the overall condition of local streets, thereby enhancing transportation safety and accessibility. Better-maintained roads can also attract more visitors and businesses to the area, potentially stimulating local economic activity. This bill represents a targeted investment in local infrastructure, which is crucial for community development and can lead to broader improvements in quality of life for residents.
Summary
Senate Bill 3097 is an appropriation act aimed at providing financial support to the Town of Friars Point in Mississippi for expenses related to repairs, resurfacing, and other improvements to local streets. The bill allocates a sum of $500,000 from the State General Fund specifically designated for these purposes during the fiscal year running from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. This funding is intended to enhance the town's infrastructure and address maintenance needs that may have been neglected due to budget constraints or other financial challenges faced by the local government.
Contention
While specific points of contention regarding SB3097 are not documented in the available records, it is common for appropriation bills to face scrutiny over the allocation of state funds. Issues may arise concerning the adequacy of the amount appropriated, the prioritization of funding for Friars Point compared to other regions, or the effectiveness of infrastructure spending. The legislative discussions may also include debates on long-term strategies for funding local government projects versus reliance on state appropriations.
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.