Bill
SB 3133
Authorizes FY2026 General Fund funds to the City of Hernando for improvements to the Commerce Street and I-55 interchange overpass, benefiting local traffic and residents.
SB 3133 — General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of Hernando for improvements to the Commerce Street and I-55 interchange overpass
Overview
- Purpose: To provide a General Fund appropriation for Fiscal Year 2026 to the City of Hernando for improvements to the Commerce Street and I-55 interchange overpass.
- Scope: Aimed at funding infrastructure improvements related to a specific local transportation project in the City of Hernando.
Key Provisions
- Appropriation Source: General Fund (state level).
- Recipient: City of Hernando.
- Use: Improvements to the Commerce Street and I-55 interchange overpass.
- Fiscal Year: FY2026.
- Amount: Not specified in the provided summary; the bill would authorize an appropriation for the project (exact dollar amount not listed here).
- Conditions/Details: Specific project scope, milestones, procurement rules, matching requirements, or oversight provisions are not detailed in the available information.
Fiscal Impact (as described)
- The bill would authorize state General Fund resources for a local transportation project for FY2026.
- Without an explicit amount in the provided text, the total fiscal impact (cost, timing, and any ongoing maintenance or operating costs) is not disclosed here.
- Any future enactment would involve standard appropriation conditions, project compliance, and reporting typical of General Fund transit/roadway appropriations.
Affected Parties
- City of Hernando and its local government agencies.
- Residents and businesses in Hernando affected by the Commerce Street/I-55 interchange overpass improvements.
- Travelers and commuters using the interchange and adjacent streets.
- Contractors, engineers, and vendors involved in planning, design, and construction of the project.
Procedural History and Timeline
- Introduced: February 24, 2025.
- Legislative Action: Referred To Appropriations on February 24, 2025.
- Status: Died In Committee on February 26, 2025, meaning it did not advance to the full chamber for a vote and did not become law in this session.
Notes and Next Steps
- The bill did not progress beyond the Appropriations Committee in this session. If reintroduced in a future session, it would again navigate the Appropriations process and require an explicit funding amount and project details.
- Interested readers may want to monitor any new versions or related measures that seek funding for Hernando infrastructure or specifically for the Commerce Street/I-55 interchange project.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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