General Fund; FY2025 appropriation to Bolivar County for the Terrene Landing River Boat Park dock expansion project.
Impact
The bill underscores the significance of investing in local amenities which can bolster tourism and recreation in Bolivar County. By allocating state funds for the dock expansion, it is anticipated that new opportunities for recreational activities will emerge, potentially drawing more visitors to the area. This, in turn, could have positive economic ramifications for local businesses and the community at large, including increased employment opportunities connected to tourism and recreation.
Summary
Senate Bill 3073 aims to secure an appropriation of $1,200,000 from the State General Fund for Bolivar County to facilitate the expenses related to the Terrene Landing River Boat Park dock expansion project. This funding is intended to be utilized within the fiscal year that commences on July 1, 2024 and concludes on June 30, 2025. The bill represents a commitment from the state to prioritize local development projects that enhance recreational infrastructure in the area.
Contention
While specific points of contention were not highlighted in the materials reviewed, discussion surrounding funding appropriations often includes debates on budget constraints and priorities. Stakeholders may express varying views on the necessity of the dock expansion project versus other critical community needs. Opponents might question the allocation of these funds in the context of wider economic challenges or competing infrastructure needs within the state.
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.