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SB 2946

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Clinton/Raymond/Bolton Regional Wastewater project.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Hillman Frazier

Mississippi bill proposes FY2026 General Fund appropriation for Clinton-Raymond-Bolton regional wastewater treatment infrastructure project; died in committee without passage.

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Bill Summary · SB 2946

Legislative bill overview

SB 2946 proposes a General Fund appropriation for fiscal year 2026 to support a regional wastewater treatment infrastructure project serving Clinton, Raymond, and Bolton, Mississippi. The bill was referred to the Appropriations Committee but died without advancing further in the legislative session.

Why is this important

Wastewater infrastructure directly affects public health, environmental protection, and economic development in these communities. Regional wastewater projects typically serve multiple municipalities, making shared funding a practical approach, though appropriations decisions reflect competing budget priorities across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal prioritization: Whether this specific infrastructure project merits state General Fund allocation amid other competing budget needs
  • Cost-sharing structure: Questions about how much the participating cities (Clinton, Raymond, Bolton) are contributing versus requesting state support
  • Infrastructure maintenance: Uncertainty about long-term operational and maintenance funding mechanisms beyond initial construction

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

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