Bill
SB 3148
Would allocate FY2026 General Fund funds to Monticello for a retaining-wall project; the bill died in committee and did not become law.
SB 3148 Overview and Summary
Purpose and intent
- The bill would authorize an appropriation from Mississippi’s General Fund for Fiscal Year 2026 to the City of Monticello, Mississippi, specifically for the construction of a retaining wall.
- It is an appropriations bill focused on funding a local infrastructure project.
Key provisions (as described)
- Allocation: A General Fund appropriation for FY2026 directed to Monticello for the construction of a retaining wall.
- Specific amount: The provided summary does not include the dollar amount of the appropriation.
- Local focus: The funds would be designated for a project in Monticello, implying a targeted, locally scoped infrastructure improvement.
Affected entities
- Primary beneficiary: The City of Monticello (local government/municipal project sponsor) would be the recipient of the appropriation.
- State fiscal context: The appropriation would draw from the General Fund for FY2026, impacting state spending within that fiscal year.
- Oversight/funding process: As an appropriations item, the project would typically be subject to standard budget oversight, procurement rules, and reporting requirements associated with General Fund spending.
Procedural and timeline details
- Introduction and early actions:
- Introduced: January 24, 2024
- First Reading: January 24, 2024
- Referred to committees: January 26, 2024 (to PSM, JDC/WAM)
- Later actions:
- 2025-02-24: Referred to Appropriations
- 2025-02-26: Died in Committee
- Status: Died In Committee, meaning the bill did not advance to passage or become law.
- Companion: HB 2459 is listed as the companion bill.
Sponsors and related measures
- Primary sponsor: KOUCHI
- Related bill: HB 2459 (companion)
Potential impact and considerations
- Fiscal impact: The bill would establish a General Fund expenditure for FY2026 to support a local infrastructure project; the magnitude depends on the specific appropriation amount (not specified in the provided summary).
- Local benefit: If enacted, the retaining wall project could address safety, erosion control, or stabilization needs in Monticello, potentially reducing risk and supporting local infrastructure.
- Legislative status: With no enactment, the project would require a future bill or alternative appropriation process to move forward.
Notes
- The bill did not become law as it died in committee. For those tracking Monticello’s infrastructure needs or the legislative pathway for targeted local appropriations, the companion HB 2459 may provide parallel or alternative avenues.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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