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SB 3254

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Marshall County for the completion of studies regarding certain projects.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Neil Whaley

SB 3254 would fund a FY2026 General Fund appropriation to Marshall County to complete studies for certain projects; the bill died in committee.

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Bill Summary · SB 3254

Legislative Bill Summary: SB 3254

Overview

  • Bill Number: SB 3254
  • Title: General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Marshall County for the completion of studies regarding certain projects.
  • Subject: Appropriations (General Fund)
  • Status: Died in Committee
  • Introduced: February 26, 2025
  • Actions:
    • 2025-02-26: Referred To Appropriations
    • 2025-02-26: Died In Committee

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill proposes an FY2026 General Fund appropriation to Marshall County intended to support the completion of studies related to certain projects.
  • Based on the title, the core aim is to fund feasibility, planning, environmental, or other studies that would inform future projects in Marshall County. The exact scope of the projects and the nature of the studies are not detailed in the provided information.

Key Provisions (as inferred)

  • Source of funds: General Fund (state-level appropriations).
  • Recipient: Marshall County.
  • Purpose of funds: To complete studies connected with specified projects (details of which projects are not provided in the summary).
  • Timing: Designated for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026).
  • Conditions/Requirements: The specific conditions, reporting requirements, allowed uses, and oversight terms are not included in the provided material.

Note: The exact dollar amount, eligible study types, reporting requirements, and any special conditions are not included in the available information.

Affected Parties

  • Marshall County government would be the primary beneficiary, receiving funds to complete designated studies.
  • Contractors or consultants engaged to perform the studies would potentially be funded by this appropriation, pending bid/contract processes.
  • Other state or local agencies might have an interest if studies intersect with broader projects or approvals.

Fiscal Impact

  • The bill would create a General Fund appropriation for FY2026 targeting Marshall County.
  • The precise fiscal impact (dollar amount, duration, and any ongoing maintenance or follow-on funding) is not specified in the provided text. Without a stated amount, the immediate financial effect cannot be quantified.

Procedural and Timeline Notes

  • Introduced and immediately referred to the Appropriations committee on February 26, 2025.
  • The bill subsequently died in committee on the same day, meaning it did not advance to floor debate or receive a final vote.
  • Given its status, the bill would not be enacted unless reintroduced or amended and passed in a future session.

Additional Considerations

  • For a complete understanding, the full bill text and any fiscal notes or committee reports would be needed to identify the exact projects, authorized amounts, matching requirements (if any), reporting duties, sunset provisions, or contingencies.
  • If Marshall County or supporters refile the measure, it could include more detailed project descriptions, funding terms, and oversight mechanisms.

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

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