Bill
SB 2939
Would allocate General Fund money in FY2026 to Lincoln County for infrastructure projects; not enacted (died in committee).
Status: Died In Committee
Overview
- SB 2939 proposes an appropriation from the state's General Fund for Fiscal Year 2026 to Lincoln County to support certain infrastructure projects.
- The bill was introduced on March 14, 2025. It advanced through committee stages but ultimately did not become law, as indicated by the “Died In Committee” status.
Key Dates and Procedural History
- 2025-02-12: Referred to Appropriations
- 2025-02-26: Died In Committee
- 2025-03-14: Received by the Secretary of the Senate; Filed
- 2025-04-07: Read first time; Referred to Jurisprudence
Purpose and Intent
- The core aim of SB 2939 is to allocate General Fund resources in FY2026 to Lincoln County specifically for infrastructure-related projects.
- The bill is intended to direct state financial support to local infrastructure needs, potentially to accelerate improvements or expansions that support economic development, public safety, or quality of life in Lincoln County. The precise projects and the total appropriation amount would be defined in the bill’s text.
Provisions and Mechanisms (What we know vs. what isn’t specified)
- Known: The bill would provide a General Fund appropriation targeted to Lincoln County for infrastructure projects in FY2026.
- Not specified in the available information: The exact dollar amount, eligible project categories (e.g., roads, bridges, water/sewer facilities, broadband, utilities), any matching requirements, project selection criteria, oversight and reporting requirements, duration of funding, or conditions attached to the funds. Those details would be in the bill’s text.
Who Would Be Affected
- Lincoln County would be the primary beneficiary, receiving state funds for designated infrastructure projects.
- The State General Fund would incur a fiscal impact (the size of which depends on the appropriation amount and any ongoing funding or conditions).
- State agencies charged with implementing appropriations and oversight (e.g., departments administering infrastructure programs) would interact with Lincoln County to execute the funded projects.
Fiscal and Policy Implications
- If enacted, the bill would shift a portion of General Fund resources to Lincoln County, impacting state budgeting and potential constraints on other programs within the FY2026 period.
- The policy effect would be targeted local investment in infrastructure, contingent on the bill’s specific project list and compliance requirements.
Next Steps (if reintroduced)
- A reintroduced version would need to pass through the appropriate committees, receive floor votes, and be signed into law (depending on the state's process).
- The ultimate fiscal impact and project outcomes would depend on the enacted text, including the amount and eligible uses.
Note: The above reflects the information available from the summary data provided. Specific project details, amounts, and eligibility criteria are not included in the provided text.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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