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SB 3215

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Town of Bruce to make improvements to the playground in the Oakwood Park.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ben Suber

Would authorize FY2026 General Fund funds to the Town of Bruce for Oakwood Park playground upgrades, improving safety and accessibility (not enacted; died in committee).

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Bill Summary · SB 3215

Summary of SB 3215 (2025)

Overview

SB 3215 proposes a General Fund appropriation for Fiscal Year 2026 to the Town of Bruce for improvements to the playground at Oakwood Park. The bill fits within the broader subject of appropriations and targeted local funding.

Purpose and Intent

  • To provide state General Fund support for capital improvements to a local park facility.
  • Specifically focused on upgrading or enhancing the Oakwood Park playground in the Town of Bruce, aiming to improve safety, accessibility, and recreational value for residents.

Key Provisions (as introduced)

  • The bill would authorize an FY2026 General Fund appropriation to the Town of Bruce designated for Oakwood Park’s playground improvements.
  • The exact appropriation amount, any conditions or matching requirements, reporting duties, and project milestones would be detailed in the enacted bill text. (The available information does not specify the dollar amount or terms.)

Fiscal Impact

  • Type of impact: State General Fund outlay for FY2026.
  • Amount and terms are not provided in the information available; the bill would result in a local capital expenditure once enacted.
  • If enacted, the Town of Bruce would use the funds for specified playground improvements, subject to any conditions defined in the bill.

Affected Parties

  • Primary beneficiary: Town of Bruce.
  • End users: Residents and visitors of Oakwood Park and the broader community who use the playground.
  • Taxpayers: State funds would be used, implying a statewide fiscal impact reflected in General Fund allocations.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: February 26, 2025.
  • Legislative Action: Referred to Appropriations on February 26, 2025.
  • Status: Died in Committee (no further action taken in that session).

Potential Implications

  • If enacted, the bill would allocate targeted funding for a local park project, potentially improving playground safety, accessibility, and recreational opportunities.
  • As a local-need appropriation, it could affect local budgeting and planning timelines for Oakwood Park improvements.
  • Since the bill died in committee, there is no enacted law or funded project arising from SB 3215 in its current form. The concept could be reconsidered in a future session via a new bill.

Note

  • Details such as the exact funding amount and any accompanying conditions are not specified here and would be defined in the final enacted text of the bill.

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

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