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SB 3246

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Scott County for ADA improvements to the county courthouse and county owned voting precincts.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tyler McCaughn

Allocates FY2026 General Fund money to Scott County for ADA improvements to the courthouse and county voting precincts, boosting accessibility for disabled residents and voters.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 3246

Summary of SB 3246

Overview

SB 3246 proposes an appropriation from the General Fund in Fiscal Year 2026 to Scott County for ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) improvements to the county courthouse and to county-owned voting precincts. The bill was introduced on February 26, 2025 and, according to the legislative record, was referred to the Appropriations committee and subsequently died in committee.

Purpose and Intent

  • Provide targeted funding to enhance accessibility at county facilities used for judicial proceedings (county courthouse) and for elections (county-owned voting precincts).
  • The underlying goal is to improve compliance with ADA standards and ensure easier access for individuals with disabilities to court services and voting locations.

Key Provisions

  • Establishment of a General Fund appropriation for FY2026 specifically designated to Scott County.
  • Purposes of the funds: ADA improvements to the county courthouse and to county-owned voting precincts.
  • The provided information does not specify any other terms, conditions, or accompanying requirements (e.g., match requirements, reporting, or project scope details). No dollar amount is stated in the available materials.

Fiscal Impact

  • The bill would increase General Fund expenditures in FY2026 by the amount of the appropriation provided to Scott County.
  • The exact dollar figure is not specified in the provided bill description.
  • Depending on the appropriation level, the funds could cover physical modifications (e.g., entrances, restrooms, signage), accessibility upgrades, and related ADA compliance work at the courthouse and polling locations.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary beneficiary: Scott County, including the county courthouse administration and county-owned voting precincts.
  • Individuals with disabilities and other voters and courthouse users who would gain improved physical access and usability at key government facilities.
  • Local government operations in Scott County, which would administer and oversee the funded improvements.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: February 26, 2025.
  • Actions: Referred to Appropriations; Died In Committee on February 26, 2025.
  • Status: Died in Committee, meaning no further action on the bill in that legislative session unless reintroduced or amended and revived in a future session.

Next Steps

  • As of the current record, SB 3246 has not progressed beyond committee. For it to advance, it would need to be reintroduced or revived, possibly with an explicit dollar amount and any accompanying provisions (e.g., project scope, reporting requirements, or matching funds).

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

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