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SB 3242

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Newton County for facility improvements at the county's Detention Center and Sheriff's Office.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tyler McCaughn

Provides FY2026 General Fund funding to Newton County for facility upgrades at the Detention Center and Sheriff's Office to improve safety and operations.

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Bill Summary · SB 3242

Summary — SB 3242 (2024)

Title: General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Newton County for facility improvements at the county's Detention Center and Sheriff's Office
Primary sponsor: Senator Lee
Subject: Appropriations
Introduced: January 24, 2024

Purpose / Intent

SB 3242 would provide a General Fund appropriation for fiscal year (FY) 2026 to Newton County to fund facility improvements at the county detention center and the county sheriff’s office. The bill’s intent is to supply state funds to support capital or renovation work intended to improve the physical conditions, safety, and operations of county correctional and law‑enforcement facilities.

Key provisions

  • Authorizes an appropriation from the State General Fund for FY2026 to Newton County specifically for facility improvements at:
    • the Newton County Detention Center, and
    • the Newton County Sheriff's Office.
  • The bill text as provided does not include the specific dollar amount, detailed scope of the improvements, procurement requirements, or reporting provisions. (For the precise appropriation amount and any conditions, consult the enrolled act — see Legislative History below.)

Who is affected

  • Primary recipients: Newton County government, specifically the county detention center and sheriff’s office (capital improvements, repairs, or upgrades).
  • Secondary impacts: Newton County residents (through improved local public safety infrastructure), county staff and inmates (through facility conditions), local contractors and workforce who may perform the work.
  • State fiscal impact: uses state General Fund resources in FY2026; exact fiscal effect depends on the appropriation amount (not specified here).

Legislative history and procedural timeline

  • Introduced in the Senate: 01/24/2024.
  • Referred to committee(s): TCA/PSM, WAM; reviewed by multiple committees in both chambers (TRN, JHA, FIN in the House; WAM and others in the Senate).
  • Senate passed Third Reading as amended (SD1): 03/05/2024.
  • House Third Reading passed and transmitted to Senate: 04/03/2024.
  • Conference committee convened and reported with amendments (CD1): 04/26/2024.
  • Final Reading (as amended, CD1) passed: 05/01/2024 (Senate vote recorded as Ayes 24; Noes 1).
  • Enrolled and transmitted to Governor: 05/03/2024.
  • Act status recorded as Act 180, Governor’s Message No. 1281, dated 07/02/2024 (reported 07/03/2024).

Note: the provided record also contains a later notation (02/26/2025) stating "Referred To Appropriations" and "Died In Committee." This appears inconsistent with the 2024 enactment entry (Act 180). That later entry may refer to a refiled or successor measure in a subsequent session. To confirm final legal effect (whether funding was ultimately enacted and the appropriation amount), consult the published text of Act 180 (07/02/2024) or the legislative website for the enrolled act.

Practical next steps / where to find more detail

  • Review Act 180 (07/02/2024) for the exact appropriation amount, any conditions, and implementation or reporting requirements.
  • Check Newton County budget documents and county communications for plans/timelines for the facility improvements if the appropriation was enacted.

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

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