Overview: SB 3184, General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Pickens, Mississippi, for repairs to a certain ditch, Died In Committee, Introduced on February 25, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill sought to appropriate $500,000 from the state's General Fund for the 2026 fiscal year to the city of Pickens, Mississippi, for the purpose of repairing a specific drainage ditch within the city limits.
Key Provisions:
- Appropriates $500,000 from the state's General Fund for the 2026 fiscal year
- Designates the funds to be used by the city of Pickens, Mississippi, for repairs to a specific drainage ditch
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- The city of Pickens, Mississippi, would have received the $500,000 appropriation to fund the ditch repair project
- Residents of Pickens may have benefited from improved drainage and flood mitigation in the affected area
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill was introduced in the state legislature but ultimately died in committee without further action. It did not advance to a full vote in either legislative chamber.