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SB 2111

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Mississippi's Toughest Kids Foundation for certain construction costs at Camp Kamassa.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Andy Berry

SB 2111 would have allocated Mississippi General Fund money to a youth foundation for Camp Kamassa construction; died in committee in 2025.

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Bill Summary · SB 2111

Legislative bill overview

SB 2111 proposed a General Fund appropriation to Mississippi's Toughest Kids Foundation specifically for construction costs at Camp Kamassa during fiscal year 2026. The bill would have allocated state resources to support facility development or improvements at this youth camp operated by the foundation.

Why is this important

Camp Kamassa appears to serve vulnerable or at-risk youth in Mississippi, making infrastructure investment a matter of child welfare and youth development policy. The appropriation would have direct budgetary implications for the state's General Fund and reflects legislative priorities regarding charitable youth programs.

Potential points of contention

  • Transparency regarding project scope: The bill's language specifies "certain construction costs" without detailed specifications, leaving questions about total project scope, cost estimates, and whether competitive bidding would be required
  • General Fund allocation concerns: Directing General Fund money to a private foundation raises questions about whether this is the appropriate funding mechanism or if the foundation should pursue alternative funding sources
  • Lack of performance metrics: No apparent requirements for measuring outcomes or return on public investment in the foundation's programs and facilities

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

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