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SB 3082

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Sunflower-Humphreys Counties Progress for the construction of an emergency storm shelter.

2025 Regular Session

SB 3082 sought a FY2026 General Fund grant to Sunflower-Humphreys Counties Progress for building an emergency storm shelter.

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Bill Summary · SB 3082

Summary of SB 3082

Bill at a Glance

  • Bill Number: SB 3082
  • Title: General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Sunflower-Humphreys Counties Progress for the construction of an emergency storm shelter
  • Status: Died In Committee
  • Introduced: February 19, 2025
  • Current Legislative Action: Referred to Appropriations (Feb 19, 2025); Died in Committee (Feb 26, 2025)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill proposes a state General Fund appropriation for FY2026 to support the construction of an emergency storm shelter. The funding would be provided to the entity named Sunflower-Humphreys Counties Progress to carry out the project.
  • The stated objective is to enhance disaster preparedness and resilience by expanding protective infrastructure for residents in the affected counties.

Key Provisions

  • Funding Source: General Fund (state budget) for FY2026.
  • Recipient: Sunflower-Humphreys Counties Progress.
  • Purpose of Funds: Construction of an emergency storm shelter.
  • Additional Provisions: The text provided does not specify the exact appropriation amount, matching requirements, procurement rules, oversight, matching funds, timeline milestones, or any accompanying reporting requirements. Therefore, the summary focuses on the core stated intent: an FY2026 General Fund appropriation to fund the shelter construction.

Affected Parties

  • Primary Recipient: Sunflower-Humphreys Counties Progress (the grant/appropriation recipient).
  • Beneficiaries: Residents of Sunflower and Humphreys Counties who would use the emergency storm shelter in the event of severe weather.
  • Fiscal Impact: Potential use of General Fund dollars in FY2026; exact fiscal impact depends on the bill’s intended appropriation amount and any related administrative costs (not specified in the provided text).

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: February 19, 2025.
  • Committee Action: Referred to Appropriations on the day of introduction (February 19, 2025).
  • Final Status: Died in Committee on February 26, 2025, meaning no further action in this session.

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • If enacted, the bill would allocate state funds to a local project aimed at improving emergency infrastructure, potentially improving community safety during severe weather events.
  • The lack of detail on the appropriation amount and accompanying requirements means future considerations would include funding level, construction timelines, procurement processes, oversight, and long-term maintenance.
  • As the measure did not advance beyond committee, it would require reintroduction and passage in subsequent sessions to become law.

Bottom Line

SB 3082 sought a FY2026 General Fund appropriation to Sunflower-Humphreys Counties Progress for constructing an emergency storm shelter. It progressed to the Appropriations committee but ultimately died in committee, leaving the proposal unresolved for the current session.

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

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