Bill
SB 3185
Authorizes a FY2026 General Fund appropriation to Pickens, MS, for constructing a pump station on Highway 17 to improve drainage; no amount specified; bill died in committee.
SB 3185 — Summary
Overview
- Bill: SB 3185
- Title: General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Pickens, Mississippi, for construction of a pump station on Highway 17
- Subject: Appropriations
- Status: Died In Committee
- Introduced: February 25, 2025
- Legislative actions: Referred to Appropriations (Feb 25, 2025); Died In Committee (Feb 26, 2025)
What the bill would do
- The bill would authorize an appropriation from the state General Fund for Fiscal Year 2026 to Pickens, Mississippi.
- The purpose of the appropriation would be for the construction of a pump station on Highway 17.
- The available information does not specify the dollar amount, allocation details, project scope, or any conditions or matching requirements.
Fiscal and policy implications
- Funding source: General Fund (state budget), allocated for FY2026.
- Financial impact: No dollar figure is provided in the available text, so the exact cost and any impact on other programs or priorities are unknown.
- Policy aim: By funding a pump station on Highway 17, the bill suggests a focus on drainage/infrastructure improvements along that corridor, potentially addressing flood risk, road longevity, or drainage efficiency.
Who would be affected
- Pickens, Mississippi: The proposed recipient municipality would receive funding for the pump station project.
- General Fund/State of Mississippi: The appropriation would impact the state budget for FY2026.
- Public stakeholders along Highway 17: Construction activities and the completed pump station could affect traffic, drainage, flood risk management, and local economic activity.
Procedural timeline and status
- Introduced: February 25, 2025
- Referred to: Appropriations (Feb 25, 2025)
- Died in Committee: February 26, 2025
- Current status: The bill did not advance to a floor vote and would need reintroduction or favorable committee action in a future session to become law.
Notes for readers
- The bill’s lack of an explicit appropriation amount or detailed project provisions means the scope and impact are not fully defined in the available materials.
- Interested observers should monitor for a reintroduction or related proposals in subsequent sessions, which would require specified funding levels and project details.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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