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SB 3130

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of Hernando for the repair, renovation and improvement of the VFW Post 7531 building.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michael McLendon

Proposes a FY2026 General Fund grant to the City of Hernando for VFW Post 7531 repairs/improvements, but the bill died in committee and would not become law.

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Bill Summary · SB 3130

SB 3130 – Summary

Overview

SB 3130 proposes a General Fund appropriation for Fiscal Year 2026 to the City of Hernando for the repair, renovation, and improvement of the VFW Post 7531 building. The bill is status: Died In Committee.

Purpose and Scope

  • Main purpose: To direct General Fund resources in FY2026 to the City of Hernando specifically for the VFW Post 7531 building’s repair, renovation, and improvement.
  • Scope: Limited to a targeted appropriation for a designated project (the VFW Post 7531 building) within the City of Hernando. The text provided does not specify the exact funding amount, eligibility criteria, match requirements, or reporting obligations.

Key Provisions (as described)

  • Source of funding: General Fund.
  • Fiscal year: FY2026.
  • Recipient: City of Hernando.
  • Project eligible for funding: Repair, renovation, and improvement of the VFW Post 7531 building.
  • Language details such as conditions, timing, procurement requirements, or oversight provisions are not included in the summary provided.

Fiscal Impact

  • A one-year appropriation from the General Fund to a city government for a specified project.
  • No dollar amount is stated in the information provided; the impact would depend on the enacted appropriation level and any accompanying stipulations.
  • Because the bill did not advance, there is no enacted fiscal obligation or subsequent operational requirement to implement.

Affected Parties

  • City government of Hernando (recipient of the appropriation).
  • VFW Post 7531 and its membership (indirect beneficiaries through building repairs/improvements).
  • Local community members who use or benefit from the VFW Post 7531 facility.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: February 24, 2025.
  • Legislative action: Referred to Appropriations on February 24, 2025.
  • Outcome: Died In Committee on February 26, 2025, meaning the bill did not advance to the full chamber for consideration and did not become law in its current form.
  • In practical terms: The authorization would require reintroduction or passage in a subsequent session or a different legislative vehicle to become law.

Potential Impacts and Considerations (if enacted)

  • Local impact: If funded, the City of Hernando would undertake repairs and improvements to the VFW Post 7531 building, potentially preserving a community asset and supporting veterans’ activities.
  • Administrative considerations: If enacted, the city would likely need to comply with any conditions attached to the appropriation (e.g., project timelines, procurement rules, reporting). Details are not specified in the provided text.

Status Recap

  • Status: Died In Committee (February 26, 2025).
  • Current status implication: The bill, in its current form, would not become law. Future action would require reintroduction or alternative legislative channels.

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

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