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SB 3214

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Calhoun County for purchasing a garbage truck to transport county solid waste.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ben Suber

Would grant Calhoun County a one-time FY2026 General Fund appropriation to buy a garbage truck for solid-waste transport, improving local service; the bill died in Appropriations.

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Bill Summary · SB 3214

Summary: SB 3214

Overview

SB 3214 proposes a General Fund appropriation for fiscal year 2026 to Calhoun County for the purchase of a garbage truck to transport county solid waste. The bill is categorized as an appropriations measure. It was introduced on February 26, 2025, and was referred to the Appropriations Committee, where it subsequently died.

Purpose and Intent

  • To provide Calhoun County with funds from the General Fund in FY2026 specifically for acquiring a garbage truck.
  • The underlying goal is to enhance the county’s ability to transport and manage solid waste operations, potentially improving service reliability and efficiency for county residents.

Key Provisions (as described)

  • Funding Source: General Fund.
  • Fiscal Year: FY2026.
  • Use of Funds: Purchase of a garbage truck intended for transporting county solid waste.
  • Beneficiary: Calhoun County (county government and its residents).
  • Provisions details (amount, terms, conditions): Not provided in the available information. The exact appropriation amount, procurement requirements, matching funds (if any), reporting, or oversight provisions are not specified in the summary provided.

Fiscal Impact and Effects

  • Direct Effect: If enacted, the bill would authorize a one-time capital expenditure from the General Fund to Calhoun County for a solid-waste-related asset.
  • Economic/Operational Impact: Potentially improved solid waste transport capacity and service delivery within Calhoun County; possible local procurement activity and related vendor impact. No broad revenue changes or tax implications are indicated.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Calhoun County government and its solid waste operations.
  • Secondary: County residents who rely on solid waste collection and transfer services; local vendors or contractors involved in supplying or maintaining the garbage truck.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: February 26, 2025.
  • Legislative Action: Referred to Appropriations on February 26, 2025.
  • Status: Died in Committee on February 26, 2025 (no further advancement in the legislative process indicated).
  • Implication of Status: As the bill did not pass out of committee, it would not proceed to floor consideration or become law unless reintroduced or revived in a future session.

Notes

  • The bill text with specific dollar amounts, conditions, and reporting requirements is not provided here. If those details become available, a more precise assessment of fiscal impact and oversight obligations could be added.

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

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