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SB 3182

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Quitman County for tourism development.

2025 Regular Session

Proposes FY2026 General Fund funding to Quitman County for tourism development; the measure died in committee and was not enacted.

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Bill Summary · SB 3182

Summary of SB 3182 – General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Quitman County for tourism development

Overview

SB 3182 is a bill proposing a General Fund appropriation for Fiscal Year 2026 intended to support tourism development in Quitman County. As introduced, the measure lays out a dedicated appropriation to Quitman County for tourism-related initiatives. The bill did not advance in the legislative process and is listed as “Died In Committee.”

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary aim is to provide funding from the General Fund in FY2026 to Quitman County to be used for tourism development.
  • The bill reflects an intent to bolster local tourism infrastructure, marketing, programs, or projects that could enhance economic activity tied to tourism in Quitman County.
  • Specific eligible uses, conditions, reporting requirements, or sunset provisions would be defined in the bill's text; such details are not provided in the summary information available.

Key Provisions (as introduced)

  • General Fund appropriation for FY2026 specifically earmarked for Quitman County for tourism development.
  • The bill would designate the funds for activities related to promoting, developing, or supporting tourism in Quitman County.
  • Any particular eligibility criteria, allocation methodology, oversight, or reporting requirements would be contained in the bill text; summarized details are not included in the provided materials.

Fiscal Implications

  • Establishes a FY2026 General Fund expenditure to Quitman County for tourism development.
  • The financial impact depends on the amount appropriated and any accompanying conditions in the bill (e.g., reporting requirements, match requirements, or performance benchmarks).
  • If enacted, the appropriation would reduce available General Fund resources for other programs in the year it is funded, subject to the state’s overall budget priorities and constraints.

Affected Parties

  • Quitman County government and its tourism-related agencies or partners.
  • Local businesses and communities that benefit from tourism development activities.
  • General Fund budget stakeholders and state appropriations processes.

Procedural History and Status

  • Introduced: February 25, 2025.
  • Legislative action: Referred to Appropriations (February 25, 2025).
  • Died in Committee: February 26, 2025.
  • Current status: No enacted law from this bill; potential for further reintroduction in a future session exists.

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • If renewed and enacted, the bill could provide targeted funding to support tourism growth in Quitman County, potentially stimulating local jobs and economic activity.
  • The effectiveness would depend on program design, including fund allocation, oversight, measurable outcomes, and accountability provisions.
  • Policymakers and stakeholders may consider whether similar proposals or broader regional tourism funding approaches are pursued in subsequent sessions.

Next Steps

  • The bill would need to be reintroduced and move through the standard committee and chamber approval processes in a future session to become law.
  • Interested parties may track any reintroduction or related tourism funding proposals for Quitman County.

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

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