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SB 3158

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Smith County Economic Development Center for sewer and drainage improvements and upgrades.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Rhodes

SB 3158 would grant FY2026 General Fund money to the Smith County Economic Development Center for sewer and drainage upgrades, but it died in committee.

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Bill Summary · SB 3158

SB 3158 Summary

A brief overview of the bill and its potential impact, based on the information provided.

Basic Information

  • Bill Number: SB 3158
  • Title: General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Smith County Economic Development Center for sewer and drainage improvements and upgrades
  • Status: Died In Committee
  • Introduced: February 24, 2025
  • Legislative Actions:
    • 2025-02-24: Referred To Appropriations
    • 2025-02-26: Died In Committee
  • Classification: bill
  • Subject: appropriations

Purpose and Intent

The bill seeks to appropriate funds from the General Fund for Fiscal Year 2026 to the Smith County Economic Development Center (SCEDC) specifically for sewer and drainage improvements and upgrades. The underlying aim is to support infrastructure improvements that can enhance local capacity for development and address sewer and drainage needs in Smith County.

Key Provisions

  • Establishes a FY2026 General Fund appropriation to SCEDC.
  • Restricts the use of the funding to sewer and drainage improvements and upgrades conducted by or for SCEDC.
  • Specific funding amount: Not disclosed in the provided information.
  • Any reporting requirements, match obligations, or project milestones: Not specified in the available material.

Fiscal Implications

  • Source: General Fund (state budgetary resources).
  • Recipient: Smith County Economic Development Center.
  • Intended use: Infrastructure improvements related to sewer and drainage systems.
  • Amount and oversight details are not included in the information provided; without specified dollar figures, the broader budget impact cannot be quantified.

Affected Parties

  • Primary recipient: Smith County Economic Development Center (SCEDC).
  • Potential beneficiaries: Smith County residents and local businesses that rely on or benefit from improved sewer and drainage infrastructure.
  • Contractors and vendors involved in the upgrades may participate in project delivery.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: February 24, 2025.
  • Referred to the Appropriations committee on the same day (2025-02-24).
  • Ed: The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, meaning it did not advance to floor consideration or become law in its current form.

Notes and context

  • Died in committee indicates no further legislative action in the session on this bill.
  • If introduced in a future session, the proposal could be revised (including potential funding amounts, terms, and oversight provisions) before any potential committee referral.

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

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