General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of Crystal Springs for toilet facilities at the Chautauqua Amphitheater.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Andy Berry

Authorizes a FY2026 General Fund appropriation to Crystal Springs to fund toilet facilities at the Chautauqua Amphitheater, improving sanitation for attendees and residents.

Died In Committee

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SB 3118 — Summary

Title: General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of Crystal Springs for toilet facilities at the Chautauqua Amphitheater
Bill Number: SB 3118
Introduced: January 24, 2024
Primary Sponsor: Senator KOUCHI
Subject: Appropriations
Status: Died In Committee (referred to Appropriations 2025-02-20; Died In Committee 2025-02-26)
Companion Bill: HB 2429

Purpose and intent

SB 3118 proposed a state General Fund appropriation for fiscal year 2026 to the City of Crystal Springs to fund the installation, construction, or improvement of toilet (restroom) facilities at the Chautauqua Amphitheater. The stated intent was to provide funding support for local public sanitation infrastructure at a community performance/assembly venue.

Key provisions

Authorizes an appropriation from the State General Fund for FY2026 to the City of Crystal Springs specifically for toilet facilities at the Chautauqua Amphitheater.

The bill reached an amended form (SD1) during the legislative process; the text of SD1 is not provided here.

No dollar amount or detailed project scope (design, construction timeline, ADA requirements, maintenance provisions, or matching fund requirements) is included in the available summary.

Who would be affected

City of Crystal Springs: would receive the appropriation and be responsible for implementing the project.

Users of the Chautauqua Amphitheater: residents, visitors, event attendees, performers, and vendors would benefit from improved restroom facilities.

State General Fund and taxpayers: appropriation would draw on state revenues for FY2026, affecting state budget allocations.

Local operations/maintenance budgets: once built, ongoing maintenance and operations responsibility likely falls to the city.

Procedural history and timeline

2024-01-24: Introduced and passed First Reading.

2024-01-26: Referred to Senate committees HHS (Human Services) / PSM (Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs) and WAM (Ways and Means).

2024-01-30: Public hearing scheduled for 02-02-24.

2024-02-02: HHS and PSM committees each recommended passage with amendments (votes recorded: HHS 3-0; PSM 4-0).

2024-02-09: Report adopted; Passed Second Reading as amended (SD1) and referred to WAM.

2025-02-20: Referred to Appropriations.

2025-02-26: Died In Committee (Appropriations).

Notes and implications

The bill did not advance to enactment. Key missing details in publicly available materials include the appropriation amount and specific project conditions (timing, procurement, design standards).

If reintroduced or pursued via companion HB 2429, stakeholders may seek clearer terms: amount, milestones, compliance (ADA, plumbing codes), and maintenance/funding responsibilities after construction.

Benefits from such an appropriation commonly include improved public health and sanitation, increased usability for events, and potential economic/community benefits from enhanced venue facilities. Potential fiscal impacts depend on the (unspecified) appropriation amount and broader FY2026 budget context.