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SB 3183

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Pickens, Mississippi, for replacing sewage pipes on Woodrow Avenue.

2025 Regular Session

Would have appropriated FY2026 General Fund funds to Pickens to replace sewage pipes on Woodrow Avenue, funding a local wastewater infrastructure project.

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Bill Summary · SB 3183

Summary — SB 3183

Title: General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Pickens, Mississippi, for replacing sewage pipes on Woodrow Avenue
Bill number: SB 3183 | Introduced: January 24, 2024 | Primary sponsor: Sen. KOUCHI
Subject: Appropriations
Final status: Died in committee (February 26, 2025)
Companion bill: HB 2494

Purpose

SB 3183 would have authorized a General Fund appropriation in fiscal year 2026 to the town of Pickens, Mississippi, to finance replacement of sewage pipes on Woodrow Avenue. The stated intent was to fund a local wastewater infrastructure project to restore or upgrade failing or inadequate sewer lines on that street.

Key provisions

  • Authorizes an appropriation from the State General Fund for FY2026 to Pickens, Mississippi.
  • Purpose of the appropriation: replacement of sewage pipes on Woodrow Avenue.
  • The bill text in the legislative summary does not specify an appropriation amount, matching requirements, procurement details, or reporting deadlines.

Who would be affected

  • Residents and businesses on or near Woodrow Avenue in Pickens — improvements to sewer infrastructure could reduce overflows, backups, and public-health/environmental risks.
  • Town/local government of Pickens — recipient and project administrator; may be required to manage contracts and project delivery.
  • Contractors and consultants performing construction, engineering, and related services.
  • State General Fund — appropriation would reduce available state resources by the authorized amount (amount not provided in summary).

Legislative history and procedural timeline (highlights)

  • Introduced in Senate: 01/24/2024.
  • Referred to multiple committees (TCA/PSM, WAM; later House referrals to TRN, CPC, FIN).
  • Passed the Senate (Third Reading as amended, SD2) on 03/05/2024.
  • Transmitted to House; moved through House committees (TRN → CPC → FIN) with amendments and passed through readings in March–April 2024.
  • Senate disagreed with House amendments (04/04/2024) and a conference committee was appointed; multiple conference committee meetings were scheduled in April 2024.
  • Ultimately the measure did not reach final enactment and was recorded as “Died In Committee” on 02/26/2025 after being referred to Appropriations on 02/25/2025.

Potential impact

If enacted, the bill would have funded a targeted local sewer replacement project, improving infrastructure reliability and public health outcomes for Woodrow Avenue residents. Because the appropriation amount is not provided in available summaries, the direct fiscal impact to the State General Fund cannot be quantified here. As the bill died in committee, no appropriation was made and no state funding was authorized under SB 3183.

Notes

  • For additional context or alternate language, see companion legislation HB 2494.
  • The absence of a specified appropriation amount in the available summary may mean the detailed fiscal language appeared in the full bill text or an amendment; consult the official bill text for precise funding figures and any conditions.

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

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