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SB 3221

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Town of Bruce for fencing at the town park and old armory.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ben Suber

Provides a FY2026 General Fund appropriation to Bruce for fencing at the town park and old armory.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 3221

SB 3221 — General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Town of Bruce for fencing at the town park and old armory

Overview

SB 3221 would provide an appropriation from the General Fund for Fiscal Year 2026 to the Town of Bruce to fund fencing at the town park and at the town’s old armory. The bill appears to be a targeted, one-year appropriation linked to specific municipal facilities.

Purpose and Intent

  • Supply a General Fund allocation for FY2026 to support fencing improvements at two municipal sites: the town park and the old armory.
  • The intended outcome is improved fencing security, safety, and perimeter delineation for Town of Bruce properties.

Key Provisions

  • The bill would authorize an appropriation from the General Fund for FY2026 to the Town of Bruce.
  • Funding would be designated for fencing projects at:
    • The town park
    • The old armory
  • Specific funding amounts, project scopes, timelines, and eligible expenditures would be defined in the bill’s text (not provided in the available materials).

Fiscal Implications

  • Direct impact: A General Fund outlay in FY2026 to the Town of Bruce.
  • Nature of the appropriation: Likely a single-year, targeted grant or allocation tied to described fencing projects.
  • Absent in the provided materials: the exact appropriation amount, matching requirements (if any), and reporting or oversight provisions.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Town of Bruce (local government receiving the funds).
  • Secondary: Town residents and users of the town park and old armory, who may benefit from improved fencing and related safety/perimeter improvements.

Procedural History and Status

  • Introduced: February 26, 2025.
  • Legislative actions:
    • February 26, 2025 — Referred to Appropriations
    • February 26, 2025 — Died In Committee
  • Current status: Died in committee; therefore, no further action in the current legislative session unless reintroduced or revived through a different bill.

Next Steps and Considerations

  • If reintroduced, the bill could specify the appropriation amount, project milestones, compliance requirements, and reporting.
  • Interested observers may monitor for related funds or alternative appropriation bills that address municipal fencing needs in Town of Bruce.
  • Given the death in committee, passage would require new sponsorship and approval by both chambers and the governor (if applicable) in a subsequent session.

Note: The available materials do not include the exact dollar amount or detailed project specifications. The summary reflects the bill’s stated purpose and status based on the provided information.

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

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