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SB 3222

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Town of Bruce for water line replacements.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ben Suber

Authorizes a FY2026 General Fund appropriation to the Town of Bruce for water line replacements, improving reliability for residents.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 3222

Summary of SB 3222 – General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Town of Bruce for water line replacements

Overview

SB 3222 is a bill that would authorize a General Fund appropriation for Fiscal Year 2026 to the Town of Bruce to be used for water line replacements. The bill was introduced on February 26, 2025 and did not advance, as it "Died In Committee" on the same day it was referred.

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary goal of the bill is to provide targeted state financial support to the Town of Bruce for infrastructure improvements, specifically the replacement of aging or deficient water distribution lines.
  • By directing funds to water line replacements, the bill aims to improve water reliability, system resilience, and potentially water quality for residents served by the town’s water utility.

Key Provisions

  • Authorization of a General Fund appropriation for FY2026 to the Town of Bruce.
  • The appropriation is specifically earmarked for water line replacement projects within the town’s water system.
  • Details such as the exact dollar amount, project scope, cost-sharing requirements, compliance, or reporting obligations are not provided in the available information.

Beneficiaries and Impacts

  • Direct beneficiaries: Town of Bruce and its residents, through improved water infrastructure.
  • Indirect beneficiaries: Local businesses and contractors involved in the water line replacement projects, and potential long-term economic and public health benefits from improved water service reliability.
  • Fiscal impact: The bill would represent an outlay from the General Fund for FY2026. The exact funding level is not specified in the provided information.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: February 26, 2025.
  • Legislative Action: Referred to Appropriations on February 26, 2025.
  • Status: Died In Committee on February 26, 2025 (did not proceed to floor consideration).

Additional Considerations

  • As the bill did not advance, no appropriation would be enacted unless a successor measure is introduced and enacted in a future session.
  • If reintroduced, potential considerations could include the exact funding amount, project milestones, construction timelines, matching requirements, and accountability/reporting standards.

This summary captures the bill’s stated purpose, scope, and current status, with emphasis on its impact on the Town of Bruce and the General Fund.

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

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