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SB 3151

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Georgetown, Mississippi, for repair and construction of infrastructure.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Andy Berry

SB 3151 would have provided FY2026 General Fund funds to Georgetown, MS, for infrastructure repair and construction; it died in committee. Companion bill HB 2462 exists.

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Bill Summary · SB 3151

SB 3151 — General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Georgetown, Mississippi, for repair and construction of infrastructure

Note: This bill died in committee and did not become law. A companion bill exists (HB 2462).

Overview

SB 3151 would have provided an appropriation from the state General Fund for Fiscal Year 2026 to Georgetown, Mississippi, specifically for the repair and construction of local infrastructure. The measure was introduced in January 2024 and subsequently did not advance to enactment, with its companion bill HB 2462 referenced in parallel.

Purpose and Intent

  • Create a targeted state investment to address infrastructure needs in Georgetown, MS.
  • Channel state General Fund resources to support repair and construction projects at the local level, aiming to improve public works, utilities, or related infrastructure.

Key Provisions (as stated)

  • Source of funds: General Fund.
  • Recipient locality: Georgetown, Mississippi.
  • Purpose: For repair and construction of infrastructure in Georgetown.
  • Fiscal year of appropriation: FY2026.
  • Mechanism: An appropriation designated specifically for Georgetown’s infrastructure projects (no other programmatic details provided in available information).

Fiscal Impact

  • State budgetary impact: Requires an FY2026 General Fund appropriation to Georgetown.
  • Local impact: Potential funding for local infrastructure projects, which could advance road, water, sewer, or other public works improvements, depending on Georgetown’s needs and approved project scope.

Affected Parties

  • Georgetown city government and residents (beneficiaries of improved infrastructure).
  • Local contractors, engineers, and vendors involved in infrastructure repair/construction.
  • State budget and appropriations offices responsible for administering the grant/appropriation.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: January 24, 2024.
  • First Reading: January 24, 2024 (passed First Reading).
  • Referred to committees: January 26, 2024 (HHS/PSM, CPN).
  • 2024 status: Died in Committee.
  • 2025 updates:
    • February 24, 2025: Referred to Appropriations.
    • February 26, 2025: Died in Committee.
  • Related legislation: Companion bill HB 2462.

Status and Next Steps

  • Status: Died in Committee in both the 2024 and 2025 sessions; did not progress to floor vote or enactment.
  • If reintroduced in a future session, SB 3151 (or HB 2462 as the companion) would again need committee approvals and floor passage to become law.
  • Interested stakeholders may pursue alternative appropriation or grant proposals through the state’s budgeting and appropriations process.

Summary

SB 3151 sought a FY2026 General Fund appropriation to Georgetown, MS, for infrastructure repair and construction. While it generated initial movement in 2024, it ultimately did not advance, dying in committee. A companion bill exists (HB 2462), indicating parallel consideration in the legislative process.

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

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