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SB 3205

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Town of Oakland for park and walking track improvements.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ben Suber

Provides a General Fund FY2026 appropriation to the Town of Oakland for park and walking track improvements.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 3205

SB 3205 — General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Town of Oakland for park and walking track improvements

Overview

SB 3205 would authorize a General Fund appropriation in Fiscal Year 2026 to the Town of Oakland for park and walking track improvements. The bill was introduced on February 26, 2025 and, on the same day, referred to the Appropriations committee. It subsequently died in committee, ending its progression for the current session.

What the bill would do

  • Provide a General Fund appropriation for FY2026 to the Town of Oakland specifically for park and walking track improvements.
  • The exact appropriation amount, eligible projects, and any conditions (such as matching funds, project deadlines, or reporting requirements) would be defined in the enacted bill text. This summary is based on the bill’s title and status, not on the fiscal or project specifics.

Who is affected

  • Primary: Town of Oakland, which would receive state funds earmarked for park and walking track improvements.
  • Local residents and park users in Oakland could benefit from upgraded park facilities, enhanced recreation opportunities, and improved accessibility and safety, depending on the approved projects.

Fiscal and policy considerations

  • The bill would represent a General Fund expenditure in FY2026, impacting the state’s budget and potentially influencing other budget priorities.
  • The overall fiscal impact depends on the specified appropriation amount and any accompanying conditions (e.g., project scope, matching requirements, oversight or reporting).

Procedural timeline and status

  • Introduced: February 26, 2025
  • Action: Referred to Appropriations (2025-02-26)
  • Outcome: Died in Committee (2025-02-26)
  • Current status: No further action in this session.

Potential next steps

  • If proponents wish to advance the measure, they could refile or reintroduce with a defined appropriation amount and project terms, and pursue committee hearings, amendments, and floor votes in a future session.
  • Alternatively, similar proposals could be introduced with updated fiscal details or different funding mechanisms.

Important caveat

  • This summary reflects the bill’s title and stated status. The actual bill text would provide definitive details on the funding amount, eligible projects, conditions, and reporting requirements.

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

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