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SB 3163

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Humphreys County for upgrades to existing pump stations and the construction of a new pump station.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joseph Thomas

SB 3163 would fund Humphreys County in FY2026 with General Fund money to upgrade pump stations and add a new one; the bill died in committee.

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Bill Summary · SB 3163

Summary of SB 3163

SB 3163 proposes a General Fund appropriation in FY2026 to Humphreys County for upgrades to existing pump stations and the construction of a new pump station. The bill did not advance and died in committee.

Overview

  • Bill number: SB 3163
  • Title: General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Humphreys County for upgrades to existing pump stations and the construction of a new pump station
  • Purpose (as stated in the title): Provide state General Fund resources in FY2026 to Humphreys County for water infrastructure projects (upgrades to existing pump stations and construction of a new pump station)
  • Status: Died in Committee
  • Introduced: February 24, 2025
  • Last legislative action: February 26, 2025 — Died In Committee
  • Referred to: Appropriations (on introduction)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill intends to bolster Humphreys County’s water infrastructure by funding improvements to pump stations and financing the construction of an additional pump station.
  • By focusing on pump stations, the measure targets reliability, capacity, and potentially resilience of local water/wastewater systems.

Key Provisions (as indicated by title)

  • Source of funds: General Fund
  • Fiscal year: FY2026
  • Recipient: Humphreys County
  • Authorized activities: Upgrades to existing pump stations and construction of a new pump station
  • Use constraints: Not specified in the available text; would typically be governed by state appropriation rules and any programmatic guidelines attached to the bill

Fiscal Impact

  • The bill would authorize a General Fund appropriation for FY2026. Specific dollar amounts, appropriation schedules, and any matching or local cost requirements are not provided in the available information.
  • If enacted, the funding could influence local capital planning, procurement, and potential operating costs associated with the new and upgraded pump stations.

Affected Parties

  • Humphreys County government and its water/wastewater utility authorities
  • Local residents and businesses served by the pump stations
  • Vendors, contractors, and engineers involved in upgrades and construction
  • State agencies overseeing appropriations and project compliance

Procedural Timeline

  • 2025-02-24: Introduced and referred to Appropriations
  • 2025-02-26: Died In Committee (did not advance to the full chamber)

Status and Next Steps

  • The bill has not progressed beyond committee and is considered inactive for the current session.
  • In future sessions, the bill or a similar measure could be reintroduced with potential amendments, additional details (e.g., funding amounts, project milestones, reporting requirements), and alignment with the state’s budget priorities.

Potential Implications

  • If revived and enacted, the appropriation could accelerate improvements in Humphreys County’s pump infrastructure, potentially improving water service reliability and capacity.
  • Implementation would require coordination with appropriate state and local agencies, adherence to procurement rules, and consideration of any environmental or permitting requirements.
  • Without enacted funding, potential projects would remain unfunded and subject to other budget processes.

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

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