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SB 3247

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Scott County for repair and improvement of county-owned office space.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tyler McCaughn

Would have appropriated FY2026 General Fund dollars to Scott County for repair and improvement of county-owned office space; died in committee and not enacted.

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Bill Summary · SB 3247

Summary of SB 3247 (2025)

Overview

SB 3247 would have appropriated General Fund dollars in FY2026 to Scott County for the repair and improvement of county-owned office space. The bill is classified as an appropriations measure and its stated purpose is to support maintenance and upgrades of county government facilities.

Purpose and Intent

  • Provide funding from the state General Fund in FY2026 to Scott County.
  • Target funds toward the repair and improvement of county-owned office space, aiming to maintain safe, functional, and up-to-date facilities used for county operations.

Key Provisions

  • Source of funds: General Fund.
  • Timeframe: FY2026 appropriation (year 2026 funding).
  • Use of funds: Repair and improvement projects for county-owned office space in Scott County.
  • The bill text provided here does not include a specified dollar amount or detailed project criteria. If enacted, the actual appropriation amount and any conditions or reporting requirements would be defined in the enacted bill or accompanying budget documents.

Fiscal Impact

  • Nature: State General Fund expenditure.
  • Amount: Not specified in the information provided.
  • Potential local benefits: Improved county office facilities could enhance service delivery, safety, accessibility, and working conditions for county staff and the public.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Scott County government and its facilities management, staff, and operations.
  • Secondary: County residents who rely on services delivered from county offices housed in repaired/improved facilities.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: February 26, 2025.
  • Legislative actions:
    • February 26, 2025: Referred to Appropriations.
    • February 26, 2025: Died in Committee.
  • Current status: Died in committee, meaning the measure did not advance to the floor for consideration and did not become law in this session.

Next Steps and Context

  • With the bill dead, it would not take effect unless reintroduced in a future session. Local officials could pursue similar funding requests through other channels or future budget processes.
  • If reintroduced, key details likely to accompany a new version would include the exact appropriation amount, project scope, eligible costs, and any reporting or oversight requirements.

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

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