Bill
SB 3261
SB 3261 would allocate General Fund dollars in FY2026 to the Town of Houlka for repairing and paving streets, but it died in committee with no funds enacted.
Status: Died In Committee
Introduced: February 26, 2025
Legislative Actions:
- 2025-02-26: Referred To Appropriations
- 2025-02-26: Died In Committee
Overview
SB 3261 proposes a General Fund appropriation in Fiscal Year 2026 to the Town of Houlka for repairing and paving the town’s streets. The bill’s title indicates the intended use is infrastructure-focused, aimed at improving local street conditions.
Purpose and Intent
- Primary goal: Provide state General Fund support in FY2026 to fund municipal road repairs and paving in the Town of Houlka.
- Scope: The bill would designate funds for the town to address street maintenance and paving needs, contributing to local infrastructure improvements.
Key Provisions (based on the available information)
- Appropriation: The bill would authorize an appropriation from the General Fund for FY2026 to the Town of Houlka for the specified purpose.
- Use of Funds: The intended use is repairing and paving town streets. Specific project eligibility, expenditure categories, and any restrictions would be defined in the detailed bill text (not provided here).
- Oversight and Administration: Details such as reporting requirements, procurement processes, and accountability mechanisms would typically be included in the enacted text, but are not specified in the information available.
Fiscal Implications
- Budgetary Effect: The bill would allocate General Fund dollars to a municipal purpose, affecting annual state appropriations.
- Amount: The exact dollar amount is not provided in the available summary; the fiscal impact would depend on the specified appropriation level and any related conditions.
- Implementation: If enacted, funds would be disbursed to the Town of Houlka following standard state budget and procurement procedures, with potential funding timetables aligned to FY2026.
Who is Affected
- Primary Beneficiary: Town of Houlka and its residents, by improving street conditions.
- Secondary Beneficiaries: Local businesses and property owners who may experience enhanced safety, accessibility, and possibly property values due to improved infrastructure.
Procedural/Timeline Notes
- Introduced: February 26, 2025.
- Status: Died in Committee on the same day it was referred to Appropriations, meaning the bill did not advance to the floor for consideration and no appropriation was enacted.
Potential Impact if Enacted
- Infrastructure Improvement: Targeted funding could accelerate repairs and paving projects, reducing deterioration and improving transportation safety within the town.
- Economic and Quality-of-Life Benefits: Better streets can support local commerce, emergency services access, and community well-being.
- Legislative Outcome: As of the provided record, the bill did not advance, so no funds were authorized or distributed under SB 3261.
Notes
- The summary reflects the information available. Final provisions, funding levels, and conditions would be specified in the enacted text if the bill were to progress.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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