General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to City of Richland for repairs and improvements to its drainage.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Rhodes

Authorizes a General Fund appropriation in FY2026 to the City of Richland for drainage repairs and improvements.

Died In Committee

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Bill at a Glance

Bill Number: SB 3146

Title: General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to City of Richland for repairs and improvements to its drainage

Primary Sponsor: KOUCHI

Related Bill: HB 2457 (companion)

Status: Died in Committee

Introduced: January 24, 2024

Major objective: Authorize a General Fund appropriation in FY2026 to the City of Richland for drainage repairs and improvements

Purpose and Intent

SB 3146 proposes a targeted appropriation from the state General Fund to support the City of Richland’s drainage infrastructure. The bill’s intent is to provide funding in FY2026 to help fund repairs and improvements to the city’s drainage system, addressing infrastructure needs and potentially reducing risks associated with drainage deficiencies.

Key Provisions

Appropriation Source: General Fund

Recipient: City of Richland

Authorized Use: Repairs and improvements to the city’s drainage system

Fiscal Year: FY2026

Administrative Framework: The bill would establish the basis for an intra-budget appropriation process, subject to the normal legislative appropriation procedures (not detailed in the text provided)

Note: The text provided does not specify a dollar amount or detailed project scope. Amounts, project milestones, and reporting requirements (if any) would be determined through the formal appropriations act and any accompanying implementing measures if the bill advanced.

Fiscal Impact

State Budgetary Impact: Creation of a General Fund expenditure in FY2026 directed to the City of Richland for drainage-related projects.

Amount: Not specified in the provided material; the actual appropriation would be determined through the legislative appropriation process.

City Impact: Provides dedicated funding to advance drainage repairs and improvements, potentially accelerating or enabling specific municipal projects.

Affected Parties

Primary Beneficiary: City of Richland (drainage repairs/improvements)

State Legislature and Appropriations Committees: Responsible for consideration, approval, and any necessary conditions or reporting requirements

Competing or Related Legislation: HB 2457 is a companion bill, which may mirror SB 3146’s provisions in a different chamber or form

Procedural History and Timeline

2024-01-24: Introduced; Passed First Reading

2024-01-26: Referred to PSM (Public Safety, Military, and Veterans) and WAM (Ways and Means)

2025-02-24: Referred to Appropriations

2025-02-26: Died in Committee

Note: The bill’s status indicates it did not pass out of committee and thus did not become law.

Summary Assessment

SB 3146 is a targeted, one-year General Fund appropriation proposal intended to support drainage infrastructure improvements in the City of Richland for FY2026. While it progressed through initial readings and committee referrals, it ultimately died in committee and did not advance to an enacted state budget. If similar language is pursued in a companion or subsequent bill, the key considerations would include the specified appropriation amount, eligibility conditions, project scope, milestones, and reporting requirements.

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