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SB 3170

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Coahoma County for improvements to railroad tracks to meet FRA standards.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Derrick Simmons

SB 3170 would allocate FY2026 General Fund money to Coahoma County to upgrade railroad tracks to FRA standards, but the bill died in committee.

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Bill Summary · SB 3170

Summary of SB 3170 (Mississippi, 2025)

Overview

  • Bill Number: SB 3170
  • Title: General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Coahoma County for improvements to railroad tracks to meet FRA standards
  • Purpose: To authorize a General Fund appropriation in FY2026 to Coahoma County for railroad track improvements intended to bring the tracks into compliance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) standards.
  • Status: Died in Committee

Key Provisions

  • Establishes an appropriation from the state General Fund for FY2026 targeted to Coahoma County.
  • The funds are designated for improvements to railroad tracks with the goal of meeting FRA standards.
  • Specific funding amounts, eligible projects, or reporting/conditions are not provided in the available information.

Fiscal Implications

  • Budgetary Vehicle: General Fund appropriation for FY2026.
  • Beneficiary: Coahoma County (local government) and its railroad infrastructure projects.
  • Economic/operational impact: Potential improvements to rail safety, reliability, and capacity; could support local industry and commerce dependent on rail service if funds were enacted and disbursed. No dollar amount is provided in the available record.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Coahoma County government and its transportation/rail infrastructure programs.
  • Secondary: Local industries and communities relying on railroad service; state General Fund resources.
  • FRA-related considerations: Projects would be undertaken to bring tracks into FRA standards, aligning with federal safety and interoperability requirements.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: February 25, 2025
  • 2025-02-25: Referred to Appropriations
  • 2025-02-26: Died in Committee (no further action taken in the legislative process)

Potential Impact and Notes

  • If enacted, the bill would provide a dedicated FY2026 General Fund allocation for specific rail improvements in Coahoma County, potentially improving safety and service standards per FRA guidelines.
  • Because the bill died in committee, there is no enacted appropriation or project authorization from this measure.
  • Future action could involve introducing a similar appropriation with clarified funding amounts, project scope, and reporting requirements.

Summary for Readers

SB 3170 aimed to allocate state General Funds in FY2026 to Coahoma County for railroad track improvements to meet FRA standards. The measure progressed briefly (referred to Appropriations) before dying in committee, meaning no funds or project approvals were enacted. The concept centers on upgrading local rail infrastructure for safety and compliance, pending future legislative action.

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

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