Makes FY 2023 supplemental Grants-in-Aid appropriation of $150,000 to Department of State for Old School Baptist Church and Meeting House located in Hopewell Borough (Mercer County).
Impact
The bill's passage would directly impact the state's approach to funding cultural and historical preservation efforts, particularly in the context of community development projects. By allocating this supplemental funding, the state recognizes the importance of educational initiatives linked to historical sites, thus fostering a greater appreciation for local heritage. Additionally, the act reinforces the commitment of the state to support small, community-oriented projects that can enrich local historical narratives and promote civic engagement among residents.
Summary
Bill S3174 pertains to a supplemental appropriation of $150,000 intended for the Department of State. This funding is specifically designated for the Old School Baptist Church and Meeting House located in Hopewell Borough, Mercer County. The primary goal of the appropriation is to support a program that aims to educate and inform the general public about the historical significance of the Old School Baptist Church in shaping the local community and its development. The church itself has a rich history, having been originally established in the late 1740s on land donated by influential local figure John Hart, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Contention
While there does not appear to be major contention surrounding Bill S3174 in the provided documents, discussions may arise regarding the allocation of state funds specifically toward a historic church when compared to other pressing community needs. Moreover, the bill highlights ongoing debates about state funding priorities for cultural initiatives versus more immediate social services or infrastructure improvements. However, as it stands, the bill seems to have garnered favorable attention, as indicated by the committee's report that suggested support among legislators.
Same As
Makes FY 2023 supplemental Grants-in-Aid appropriation of $150,000 to Department of State for Old School Baptist Church and Meeting House located in Hopewell Borough (Mercer County).
Makes FY 2023 supplemental Grants-in-Aid appropriation of $150,000 to Department of State for Old School Baptist Church and Meeting House located in Hopewell Borough (Mercer County).
Makes FY2024 supplemental appropriations of $37,430,000; de-appropriates $24,000,000 in existing FY2024 appropriations; adds and modifies various FY2024 language provisions.
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.