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SB 3111

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Alcorn County for the repair, renovation, and improvement of the VFW Post 3962 building.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rita Parks

Would authorize FY2026 General Fund money to Alcorn County for repair and renovation of VFW Post 3962; bill died in committee, not enacted.

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Bill Summary · SB 3111

SB 3111 — General Fund FY2026 appropriation to Alcorn County for the repair, renovation, and improvement of the VFW Post 3962 building

Purpose and intent

  • This bill would authorize a General Fund appropriation for Fiscal Year 2026 to Alcorn County.
  • The funds would be dedicated to the repair, renovation, and improvement of the VFW Post 3962 building, a facility serving veterans and the local community.

Key provisions

  • Source of funds: General Fund (state budget).
  • Allocation destination: Alcorn County.
  • Purpose: Repair, renovation, and improvement of the VFW Post 3962 building.
  • Fiscal year: FY2026.
  • Subject area: Appropriations.

Beneficiaries and impact

  • Primary beneficiaries: Alcorn County government and the VFW Post 3962, along with local veterans and residents who use or rely on the building for community and veteran services.
  • Potential outcomes: Improved condition and usability of the VFW Post 3962 facility; enhanced space for veterans’ programs, meetings, and community activities; possible contract opportunities for local builders, suppliers, and service providers as part of the repair/renovation work.
  • Note: The bill’s impact would depend on the authorized dollar amount and any accompanying oversight or reporting requirements.

Procedural history and status

  • Introduced: February 20, 2025.
  • Legislative action:
    • February 20, 2025: Referred to Appropriations.
    • February 26, 2025: Died in Committee.
  • Current status: Died in Committee; not enacted into law.

Fiscal and policy considerations

  • Dollar amount: Not specified in the provided information; the cost would be determined by the enacted appropriation and any associated administrative costs.
  • Oversight and compliance: As an appropriation, typical requirements could include project bidding, contract oversight, and reporting, though specific provisions are not detailed here.
  • Local impact: If revived, the bill could influence local budgeting for Alcorn County and the scope of improvements to the VFW Post 3962 building.

Next steps (if reconsidered)

  • The bill could be reintroduced in a future session, potentially with an explicit funding amount and any conditions or reporting requirements.
  • It would again go through the appropriations process, including committee review and potential amendments.

Note: This summary reflects the information provided and does not include any unlisted details such as the proposed dollar amount or specific procurement requirements.

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

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