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SB 2974

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of Natchez for the West Stiers Lane Stormwater Infrastructure Improvement Project.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Gary Brumfield

Provides FY2026 General Fund dollars to the City of Natchez for the West Stiers Lane Stormwater Infrastructure Improvement Project, improving drainage and flood control.

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Bill Summary · SB 2974

Summary of SB 2974

Overview

SB 2974 is a General Fund appropriations bill for FY2026, proposing an allocation to the City of Natchez for the West Stiers Lane Stormwater Infrastructure Improvement Project. The bill is categorized as an appropriations measure and is identified as a companion to House Bill 703.

What the bill would do

  • Provide an FY2026 General Fund appropriation to the City of Natchez specifically for the West Stiers Lane Stormwater Infrastructure Improvement Project.
  • The text provided does not specify the exact funding amount, terms, or conditions beyond directing funds to the project.

Who or what would be affected

  • Beneficiary: City of Natchez, which would receive state General Fund dollars for a designated stormwater infrastructure project.
  • Project: West Stiers Lane Stormwater Infrastructure Improvement Project, including potential improvements to drainage and flood-control capabilities in the targeted area.
  • General Fund: Allocation would draw from the state General Fund for FY2026, impacting overall appropriations planning for that year.

Key provisions and changes

  • The primary provision is an appropriation to Natchez for the named stormwater project. Specific programmatic details (e.g., matching requirements, grant terms, or oversight provisions) are not provided in the available record.
  • No additional policy changes or programmatic authorities are described beyond the targeted appropriation.

Fiscal impact

  • The bill would incur a General Fund outlay in FY2026 for the specified project. The exact dollar amount is not disclosed in the provided information, so the magnitude of the impact on the General Fund cannot be determined from the record.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced: March 14, 2025
  • Referred to Appropriations: February 12, 2025
  • Died in Committee: February 26, 2025
  • Read first time: April 7, 2025
  • Referred to State Affairs: April 7, 2025
  • Status: Died in Committee (as of the provided information)
  • Related legislation: HB 703 (companion bill)

Additional notes

  • A companion bill exists in the House (HB 703), potentially offering the same or similar appropriation for the Natchez project.
  • Although the bill progressed through several procedural steps, it did not advance past the committee stage in this session. If reintroduced in a future session, it would again require consideration by the Appropriations and other relevant committees.

Potential impact if enacted (general)

  • If funded, the West Stiers Lane Stormwater Infrastructure Improvement Project could improve stormwater management and flood mitigation in the involved Natchez area, supporting local resilience and infrastructure needs. Specific outcomes would depend on the approved funding level and project scope.

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

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