General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Marshall County for the completion of the Red Banks Road Improvement Project.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Neil Whaley

Would provide FY2026 General Fund funds to Marshall County to complete the Red Banks Road Improvement Project. Died in committee.

Died In Committee

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SB 3255 — General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Marshall County for the completion of the Red Banks Road Improvement Project

Overview

SB 3255 proposes an appropriation from the General Fund for Fiscal Year 2026 to Marshall County for the completion of the Red Banks Road Improvement Project. The bill is categorized under appropriations. As introduced, its status is “Died In Committee.”

Purpose and intent

Authorizes a targeted General Fund allocation to Marshall County intended to complete the Red Banks Road Improvement Project.

The driving intent appears to be advancing road infrastructure improvements to enhance safety, capacity, or connectivity within the county (specific project objectives are not detailed in the provided summary).

Key provisions (as stated)

Source: General Fund.

Timing: FY2026 appropriation (funds intended for use in the 2026 fiscal year).

Location: Marshall County, for the Red Banks Road Improvement Project.

Textual specifics (e.g., exact dollar amount, allowable uses (design vs. construction), match requirements, reporting, oversight, or milestones) are not provided in the available information.

Fiscal impact

If enacted, the bill would commit General Fund resources for Marshall County in FY2026.

The exact appropriation amount and any associated conditions (matching funds, administrative costs, reporting requirements) are not specified in the provided details.

Beneficiaries and effects

Primary beneficiaries: residents and users of Red Banks Road in Marshall County.

Potential benefits include improved road safety, reduced travel times, enhanced emergency access, and broader economic development opportunities tied to improved transportation infrastructure.

Procedural history and status

Introduced: February 26, 2025.

Legislative actions on record:

Referred to Appropriations (same date).
Died In Committee (same date).

Current status: The bill did not advance past the committee stage and therefore did not become law in its current form.

Next steps and considerations

To become law, the bill would need to be reintroduced, pass through the Appropriations Committee, and clear both legislative chambers.

If reintroduced, potential clarifications could include the appropriation amount, eligible uses (design, right-of-way, construction), matching requirements, project milestones, reporting obligations, and any project completion deadlines.

Stakeholders to monitor: Marshall County officials, project proponents, county residents, and state budget/appropriations committees.

Notes

The provided information does not include the exact funding amount or detailed programmatic terms. The “Died In Committee” status indicates the bill did not progress to floor debate or a vote in its current form.