SB 3106 — General Fund FY2026 appropriation to the City of Indianola for the purchase of public works vehicles
Overview
SB 3106 would have appropriated General Fund dollars for Fiscal Year 2026 to the City of Indianola for the purchase of public works vehicles. The bill did not advance and died in committee.
Bill at a Glance
- Bill Number: SB 3106
- Title: General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of Indianola for the purchase of public works vehicles
- Status: Died in Committee
- Introduced: February 20, 2025
- Legislative Actions:
- February 20, 2025: Referred to Appropriations
- February 26, 2025: Died in Committee
- Subject: Appropriations
Purpose and Intent
- The core aim was to provide a dedicated General Fund appropriation for the City of Indianola for FY2026 to be used for purchasing public works vehicles. This type of appropriation typically targets fleet modernization or replacement to support municipal public works operations, such as streets, utilities, sanitation, and park maintenance.
Key Provisions (as described)
- A General Fund appropriation for FY2026 specifically designated to the City of Indianola.
- The purpose is limited to the purchase of public works vehicles.
- The bill would have enabled the city to obtain funding for vehicle procurement to support public works services (e.g., maintenance, construction, and related operations).
Fiscal Implications
- The bill would have created a new spending obligation funded from the General Fund for FY2026.
- The exact appropriated amount is not provided in the summary available here; the specific dollar figure, eligible vehicle types, and any associated requirements would be stated in the bill text.
- As enacted, no funds were released because the bill died in committee.
Who Would Be Affected
- Primary: City of Indianola (recipient of the appropriation) and its public works department, which would be responsible for planning and executing vehicle purchases.
- Secondary: Potential vendors and equipment suppliers would participate in procurement if the appropriation became law.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations
- Introduced and promptly referred to the Appropriations Committee on February 20, 2025.
- Was not reported out or enacted, dying in committee on February 26, 2025.
- If reintroduced in a future session, it would again pass through committee consideration, potential amendments, and votes in both chambers before signing into law.
Notes
- This summary reflects the information available in the bill’s overview. For detailed provisions, including the exact appropriation amount and any conditions or reporting requirements, consult the official bill text and fiscal notes from the legislative website.