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SB 3076

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Town of Walnut for infrastructure improvements to Industrial Road.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rita Parks

Would provide FY2026 General Fund money to Walnut for Industrial Road upgrades, but the bill died in committee.

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Bill Summary · SB 3076

SB 3076 overview

A state bill proposing a General Fund appropriation in FY2026 to the Town of Walnut for infrastructure improvements to Industrial Road. The bill did not advance and is currently listed as Died In Committee.

What the bill would do

  • Authorize a General Fund appropriation for Fiscal Year 2026 to the Town of Walnut designated for infrastructure improvements to Industrial Road.
  • The bill’s text (not provided here) would ordinarily specify:
    • The exact appropriation amount
    • Eligible project costs (e.g., design, construction, engineering, permits)
    • Any funding conditions, deadlines, or reporting requirements
    • Any flexibility or restrictions on how the funds may be spent within the scope of the project

Who and what would be affected

  • Primary recipient: Town of Walnut
  • Project site: Industrial Road, along with any related improvements (e.g., road reconstruction, drainage, utilities, safety enhancements)
  • Broader impact: Local residents, businesses, and commuters could benefit from improved roadway infrastructure and potentially enhanced economic activity related to better transportation access

Fiscal and financial context

  • The bill would allocate funds from the General Fund for FY2026. The specific dollar amount and any accompanying fiscal provisions are not included in the information provided.
  • As a General Fund appropriation, the funds would be subject to state budgeting processes and any applicable appropriation conditions or oversight.

Legislative history and status

  • Introduced: February 18, 2025
  • Action: Referred to Appropriations on February 18, 2025
  • Latest status: Died In Committee on February 26, 2025
  • Implication: The bill did not proceed to floor consideration or enactment in its current session. To move forward, sponsors would need to reintroduce or revise the measure, potentially addressing committee concerns.

Potential impacts if enacted

  • Positive outcomes: If funded, the Town of Walnut could advance infrastructure improvements on Industrial Road, potentially improving traffic flow, safety, drainage, and utility infrastructure, with downstream benefits for local commerce and property values.
  • Risks or considerations: Dependence on state budget cycles; need for project readiness (environmental reviews, permits); accountability and reporting requirements to ensure funds are used as intended.

Next steps for readers

  • Monitor for any reintroduction or amendments in future sessions.
  • Review the bill’s full text when available to confirm the appropriation amount, project scope, and any conditions attached to the funding.

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

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