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SB 2113

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Town of Monticello for certain infrastructure projects.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jason Barrett

Mississippi bill appropriates state funds to Town of Monticello for FY2026 infrastructure; died in committee without passage.

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Bill Summary · SB 2113

Legislative bill overview

SB 2113 appropriates General Fund money from Mississippi's state budget to the Town of Monticello for specified infrastructure projects in fiscal year 2026. The bill was introduced by Senator Jason Barrett and referred to the Appropriations Committee, where it ultimately died without further advancement.

Why is this important

State appropriations bills directly determine which communities receive funding for critical infrastructure like roads, water systems, or public facilities. The failure of this bill means Monticello did not secure this particular state funding source, which could affect the town's ability to complete planned projects and potentially impact local economic development or public services.

Potential points of contention

  • Selective funding: Questions about whether state funds should prioritize smaller towns like Monticello or be distributed more broadly across Mississippi
  • Project specificity: The bill's reference to "certain infrastructure projects" lacks detail in available records, making it unclear what specific needs were being addressed
  • Competing priorities: Competition for limited General Fund appropriations among multiple municipalities requesting state support

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

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