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SB 3244

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Newton County for the paving and resurfacing of Ponderosa Road in Newton County.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tyler McCaughn

A one-time General Fund appropriation would be directed to Newton County specifically to pave and resurface Ponderosa Road.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 3244

Summary of SB 3244

Overview

SB 3244 would have appropriated General Fund dollars in Fiscal Year 2026 to Newton County specifically for the paving and resurfacing of Ponderosa Road in Newton County. The bill represents a targeted, one-time infrastructure funding measure intended to improve a local road.

  • Bill number: SB 3244
  • Title: General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Newton County for the paving and resurfacing of Ponderosa Road in Newton County
  • Primary sponsor: GABBARD
  • Status: Died in Committee
  • Introduced: January 24, 2024
  • Legislative status timeline:
    • 2024-01-24: Introduced; Passed First Reading
    • 2024-01-29: Referred to PSM (Public Safety, Military, and Veterans) and WAM (Ways and Means)
    • 2025-02-26: Referred to Appropriations
    • 2025-02-26: Died in Committee

Purpose and intent

The bill aims to direct General Fund resources in FY2026 to Newton County for a specific local infrastructure project: paving and resurfacing Ponderosa Road. The intent is to address road condition and transportation needs on a targeted basis rather than broad statewide funding for roads.

Key provisions (as indicated by title)

  • Creation of a one-time appropriation from the state General Fund for FY2026.
  • Allocation specifically to Newton County for the paving and resurfacing of Ponderosa Road.
  • The mechanism of the appropriation (e.g., grant to the county, pass-through, or direct allocation) is not specified in the summary available here.
  • No additional programmatic provisions are described in the provided materials.

Fiscal impact

  • Source: General Fund
  • Timing: FY2026
  • Amount: Not specified in the available information
  • Nature: One-time, targeted funding for a single road project (Ponderosa Road)

Affected entities and stakeholders

  • Newton County government (recipient of the appropriation)
  • Ponderosa Road users (local residents, commuters, businesses)
  • Contractors/engineers involved in paving and resurfacing
  • State and local procurement or matching requirements, if any, would depend on the bill’s eventual language

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Referred to appropriations-related committees in 2025 (Appropriations) after initial committee referrals in 2024 (PSM, WAM)
  • Died in Committee twice (2024-2025), preventing advancement to floor consideration
  • As a result, the bill did not become law and would require reintroduction or new budgetary action to take effect

Potential impact if enacted

  • Immediate local capital improvement funding for Ponderosa Road, potentially improving safety, ride quality, and reduced maintenance costs over time.
  • Creates a precedent for targeted, location-specific General Fund allocations for local infrastructure projects.
  • Would require Newton County to use funds for the designated project in compliance with state procurement and reporting rules.

Note: The exact dollar amount and any accompanying conditions (reporting, project milestones, or matching requirements) are not provided in the available summary.

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

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