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SB 2961

Capital Expense Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Town of Beulah for water and sewer improvement project.

2025 Regular Session

Allocates FY2026 Capital Expense Fund funds to Beulah for water and sewer upgrades, improving local infrastructure for residents; bill died in committee.

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Bill Summary · SB 2961

Summary of SB 2961

Overview

SB 2961 is a proposed appropriations bill titled “Capital Expense Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Town of Beulah for water and sewer improvement project.” The bill would have provided funding from the Capital Expense Fund in Fiscal Year 2026 to support a water and sewer infrastructure project in the Town of Beulah. The companion measure is HB 5237. The bill’s status is listed as Died In Committee.

Purpose and intent

  • Create a targeted appropriation from the Capital Expense Fund to finance a specific capital project in Beulah—namely, improvements to water and sewer infrastructure.
  • Align with broader goals of upgrading critical municipal utilities and ensuring compliance with regulatory or service standards.

Key provisions (as implied by title; exact text not provided)

  • An FY2026 appropriation from the Capital Expense Fund designated for the Town of Beulah.
  • The funds would be used for a water and sewer improvement project (construction, upgrades, or related capital costs).
  • The bill would likely include standard governance requirements for state appropriations (allocation description, project purpose, oversight, and compliance with procurement and reporting rules). Specific dollar amounts, project scope, milestones, or matching requirements are not provided in the available materials.

Fiscal impact

  • Financial effect: A targeted appropriation to Beulah for a capital water/sewer project in FY2026.
  • State budget considerations: Shifts funds within the Capital Expense Fund to a local government project; no broader general fund impact is specified in the available information.
  • Amounts, match requirements, or reporting obligations are not detailed in the provided documents.

Affected entities

  • Town of Beulah (primary beneficiary and recipient of the funds).
  • Beulah residents, who would benefit from improved water and sewer infrastructure.
  • State agencies administering the Capital Expense Fund and overseeing appropriations and project compliance.
  • Local contractors and suppliers involved in the project.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Referred to Appropriations: February 12, 2025
  • Died in Committee: February 26, 2025
  • Filed: March 14, 2025
  • Received by Secretary of the Senate: March 14, 2025
  • Read first time: April 7, 2025
  • Referred to State Affairs: April 7, 2025 (Note: The bill’s overall status remains “Died In Committee” based on the available records.)

Related legislation

  • Companion bill: HB 5237

Potential next steps

  • If revived or reintroduced, the bill would need to pass appropriations and relevant policy committees, clear fiscal notes, and be enacted into law.
  • Clarifying the exact appropriation amount, project scope, and any conditions would be essential for assessment and implementation.

This summary provides the essential information available from the provided materials. The bill did not advance to enactment, and specific financial details are not included in the provided text.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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