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SB 3071

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Pascagoula Redevelopment Authority for continued downtown revitalization.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brice Wiggins

Would have appropriated FY2026 General Fund money to the Pascagoula Redevelopment Authority for downtown revitalization; died in committee.

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Bill Summary · SB 3071

SB 3071 — Summary

Title: General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Pascagoula Redevelopment Authority for continued downtown revitalization
Bill No.: SB 3071
Subject: Appropriations
Introduced: May 12, 2025
Status: Died in committee
Companion: HB 3879

Purpose and intent

SB 3071 would have authorized a General Fund appropriation for fiscal year 2026 to the Pascagoula Redevelopment Authority (PRA) to support continued downtown revitalization activities. The bill’s stated intent was to provide state funding to enable ongoing redevelopment, infrastructure, and improvement projects in downtown Pascagoula administered or coordinated by the PRA.

Key provisions

  • Appropriation: The bill provided for a FY2026 appropriation from the General Fund to the Pascagoula Redevelopment Authority.
  • Use of funds: The text provided in the record does not specify an appropriation amount or a detailed list of authorized uses. Typical activities for such appropriations (not explicitly listed in this bill text) could include streetscape and infrastructure improvements, building rehabilitation or façade grants, public-space enhancements, planning and design work, and funds to leverage local or private investment.
  • Oversight/conditions: No specific oversight, reporting, or expenditure conditions are included in the available summary; details (if any) would be found in the bill language or fiscal note.

Who would be affected

  • Pascagoula Redevelopment Authority — direct recipient and implementer of the funds.
  • City of Pascagoula and downtown property owners, businesses, residents, and developers — potential beneficiaries of revitalization projects and local economic activity.
  • State General Fund — appropriation would increase FY2026 state expenditures (amount not specified).
  • Contractors and service providers engaged in revitalization work would see potential contract opportunities.

Fiscal impact

  • The bill would increase General Fund outlays in FY2026; however, the legislative record provided does not include an appropriation amount or a fiscal note, so the net budget impact cannot be determined from available information. Potential downstream effects could include increased local economic activity and tax receipts, but those were not quantified.

Legislative and procedural history

  • 2025-02-18: Referred to Appropriations (earlier entry).
  • 2025-02-26: Recorded as Died in Committee (an earlier committee outcome).
  • 2025-05-12: Received by Secretary of the Senate; permission to introduce; read first time; referred to Local Government.
  • 2025-05-15: Public hearing held; testimony taken; committee vote.
  • 2025-05-19: Reported favorably as substituted; committee report printed and distributed.
  • Final status: Died In Committee (bill did not become law).

Note: The legislative actions show committee activity in May but the bill’s overall status is “Died In Committee.” Interested parties should consult official legislative journals or the bill text/fiscal note to confirm whether a substitute or companion measure (HB 3879) contained further details or was acted upon.

Next steps / monitoring

  • Track companion bill HB 3879 for similar language or a reauthorization of funding.
  • Review the bill text and fiscal note (if available) for appropriation amount, permitted uses, and reporting requirements.
  • Monitor future sessions for reintroduction or inclusion of funding in the state budget.

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

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