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SB 3122

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Petal School District for improvements to and widening of Herrington Road.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Robin Robinson

Proposes a FY2026 General Fund appropriation to Petal School District for Herrington Road widening to improve school traffic safety and access; died in committee.

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Bill Summary · SB 3122

Legislative Summary: SB 3122

Overview

SB 3122 proposes a General Fund appropriation for Fiscal Year 2026 to the Petal School District specifically for improvements to and widening of Herrington Road. The bill is currently identified as having died in committee.

What the bill would do

  • Create a state General Fund appropriation target for FY2026 directed to the Petal School District.
  • The funds would be earmarked for improvements to and widening of Herrington Road, with the stated purpose of supporting school-related traffic safety and access.

Key provisions

  • Source of funds: General Fund.
  • Administrative focus: The appropriation is dedicated to road improvements tied to Herrington Road in connection with the Petal School District.
  • Timing: Intended for use in Fiscal Year 2026, subject to the usual appropriation and allocation processes of the General Fund.

Who would be affected

  • Petal School District: Receives designated funding to undertake roadwork on Herrington Road.
  • Students, families, staff, and residents in the district and nearby areas who use Herrington Road: Potential changes in traffic flow, safety, and access resulting from the road improvements.
  • Local contractors and vendors: Could be engaged to perform the road widening and related improvements, contingent on appropriation and contracting processes.

Fiscal impact

  • The bill would authorize a General Fund expenditure for FY2026. The exact dollar amount is not provided in the available information.
  • If enacted, funds would be allocated to the Petal School District for specific road-improvement projects; actual disbursement and spending would follow standard state budgeting and procurement rules.

Legislative history and status

  • Introduced: February 20, 2025.
  • Legislative actions:
    • February 20, 2025: Referred to Appropriations.
    • February 26, 2025: Died In Committee.
  • Current status: Died in Committee; no enactment action in the 2025 session based on available records.

Notes

  • As the bill did not advance beyond the Appropriations Committee, there is no enacted appropriation at this time. If reintroduced in a future session, it would again require passage by both legislative chambers and signature (or equivalent).

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

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