Bill
SB 3101
Proposes a FY2026 General Fund appropriation to Ruleville to repave and improve Elm Street, boosting local infrastructure; bill died in committee before passage.
SB 3101 — General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of Ruleville for repaving, repairing, and improving Elm Street
Overview
- Purpose: Propose a General Fund appropriation for FY2026 to the City of Ruleville to fund repaving, repairing, and improving Elm Street.
- Scope: Targeted, locality-focused infrastructure funding intended to upgrade a street within Ruleville.
What the bill would do
- Authorize an appropriation from the General Fund for FY2026 specifically designated for the City of Ruleville.
- Direct funds to Elm Street in Ruleville for activities including repaving, repairs, and general street improvements.
- The bill’s text (not provided here) would establish any conditions, match requirements, project scope, or reporting criteria that apply to the use of the funds.
Provisions, requirements, and constraints
- The substantive provisions (amount, conditions, and oversight) are not included in the provided summary. Typically, such bills may specify use restrictions, project milestones, procurement rules, match requirements, or reporting obligations to the Legislature.
- If enacted, the funds would be subject to standard state procurement and contracting laws governing General Fund expenditures and local projects.
Fiscal impact
- Specific financial figures (the appropriation amount) are not stated in the available information.
- Possible effects include a one-time or targeted FY2026 expenditure from the General Fund, with corresponding impact on state budget allocations and potential short-term economic activity in Ruleville (contracting, construction, local workforce involvement).
- Without an amount, exact fiscal burden or savings cannot be quantified here.
Affected entities
- City of Ruleville (recipient of the appropriation).
- Elm Street users and the local community benefiting from improved street conditions.
- Local contractors and suppliers potentially involved in the street improvement project.
Procedural history and timeline
- Introduced: February 20, 2025.
- Legislative action: Referred to Appropriations on February 20, 2025.
- Status: Died in Committee on February 26, 2025.
- Implication: The bill did not advance to the full chamber for debate or passage in its current session.
Next steps and considerations
- If similar funding is pursued, a new or amended bill would need to be introduced, potentially with a specified funding amount and project conditions.
- Interested readers can monitor for reintroduced bills or accompanying appropriations measures that address Ruleville’s Elm Street improvements or other municipal infrastructure needs.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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