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Mississippi Senate Bill SB3241
Mississippi 2025 Regular Session
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Mississippi 2025 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB3241

Introduced
2/26/25  
Refer
2/26/25  

Caption

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

Impact

The passage of SB3241 would significantly enhance the city's ability to maintain and improve its sewer infrastructure, benefiting public health and environmental safety in the area. By providing necessary funds from the state general fund, the bill seeks to alleviate some financial burdens on local government operations, enabling better resource allocation for essential services. This funding may help ensure compliance with state and federal regulations regarding sewage treatment and water quality.

Summary

Senate Bill 3241 is a legislative measure proposing an appropriation of $2,000,000 to the City of Forest, Mississippi, for the fiscal year 2026. The funds are earmarked specifically for costs associated with sewer rehabilitation, which includes the installation of new sewer lines and the replacement of water well chlorine tank scales. This bill aims to improve the municipal infrastructure of Forest, addressing critical public health and environmental concerns related to sewage and water management.

Contention

While SB3241 appears primarily focused on infrastructure improvements, potential points of contention could arise regarding the allocation of state funds, priorities in municipal budgeting, and the efficacy of proposed measures. Discussions may center around whether the funding is sufficient to meet the needs of Forest's aging infrastructure and whether the city has the capacity to manage the projects financed by this appropriation. Moreover, residents and stakeholders may express differing opinions on this financial commitment compared to other pressing needs within the community.

Latest MS SB3241 Activity

View All Events: MS 2025 Regular Session SB3241

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SB2002

Appropriation; additional to MDA for certain projects.

MS HB2

Appropriation; additional to MDA for certain projects.

MS HB1

Economic development; provide incentives for certain economic development projects.

MS SB2001

Economic development; provide incentives for certain economic development projects.

MS SB2001

Project Poppy Fund; create.

MS HB1

Project Atlas Fund; create.

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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.

PA SB280

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.