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SB 2944

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Yazoo City for improvements to the 19th Street Park Recreation Complex.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joseph Thomas

Funds FY2026 General Fund to Yazoo City for improvements to the 19th Street Park Recreation Complex.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 2944

Summary of SB 2944 (FY2026 General Fund appropriation to Yazoo City for the 19th Street Park Recreation Complex)

Overview

SB 2944 proposes a General Fund allocation for Fiscal Year 2026 to Yazoo City for improvements to the 19th Street Park Recreation Complex. The bill is categorized as an appropriations measure. The bill is currently listed as “Died In Committee.”

Purpose and Intent

  • The core aim is to provide state General Fund resources in FY2026 to Yazoo City specifically for capital or improvement projects related to the 19th Street Park Recreation Complex.
  • The measure seeks to support enhancements to park and recreation facilities within Yazoo City, presumably to improve community amenities, access, and usability.

Key Provisions (as described)

  • Source of funds: General Fund.
  • Fiscal year: FY2026.
  • Recipient: Yazoo City.
  • Use: Improvements to the 19th Street Park Recreation Complex. (Note: The specific scope of improvements and any eligible project categories are not detailed in the summary provided.)
  • Amount: Not specified in the available bill information.

Fiscal Impact

  • If enacted, the bill would commit General Fund dollars in FY2026 to Yazoo City for park improvements. The exact dollar amount and funded projects are not disclosed in the provided information.
  • As a local targeted appropriation, the impact would depend on the approved amount and how Yazoo City prioritizes and administers the improvements.

Affected Parties

  • Primary beneficiary: Yazoo City and its residents, park users, and recreation program participants.
  • Potential stakeholders: local contractors and vendors engaged in construction or improvement work for the park.

Procedural History and Status

  • Referred to Appropriations: February 12, 2025.
  • Died In Committee: February 26, 2025.
  • Introduced: March 14, 2025.
  • Legislative actions on March 14, 2025: Received by the Secretary of the Senate and Filed (procedural steps in the bill’s official record).
  • Current status: Died In Committee (as recorded in the provided actions).

Practical Implications and Next Steps

  • Because the bill died in committee, it would not advance to the full chamber for consideration under its current form.
  • If sponsors choose to refile or reintroduce similar legislation, a new bill would need to pass through the committee process and the full chamber to become law.
  • Any future version would likely specify the exact appropriation amount, use criteria, reporting requirements, and project timelines.

Note: This summary reflects the information provided and does not include any language details not present in the materials.

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

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