Bill
SB 3173
Proposed FY2026 General Fund aid to Tunica County to renovate roads and upgrade traffic signals along a boulevard, aiming to improve safety and traffic flow.
Overview
SB 3173 would have appropriated General Fund resources for Fiscal Year 2026 to Tunica County to fund roadway renovation and the upgrading of traffic signals along a specified boulevard. The bill is identified as an appropriations measure and would have directed state funds to a local government project aimed at improving transportation infrastructure and traffic signal technology on a particular thoroughfare.
Key Provisions (as stated)
- Purpose: Transfer FY2026 General Fund dollars to Tunica County for infrastructure improvements related to roadways and traffic signals.
- Geography/Scope: Focused on a designated boulevard within Tunica County (the specific boulevard is not named in the provided materials).
- Formal Requirements: The bill’s existence implies use of state General Fund appropriations for a local project; detailed requirements (e.g., allowable costs, project milestones, reporting) are not specified in the provided information.
- Oversight and Administration: No explicit oversight, match requirements, or statutory reporting mandates are described in the information given.
Fiscal Impact
- State Budget: Would have reduced General Fund resources in FY2026 by the appropriated amount (exact figure not provided).
- Local Impact: Potential improvements to roadway and traffic signal infrastructure could improve safety, traffic flow, and accessibility in the affected area, with downstream economic and quality-of-life benefits for residents and businesses.
- Administrative Costs: Not specified in the provided material; typically such measures may require project oversight, progress reporting, and compliance with state procurement rules.
Affected Parties
- Tunica County government and residents, motorists, and local businesses along the boulevard.
- Potential involvement of state agencies (e.g., transportation or comptroller/treasury units) for oversight and disbursement, though agency roles are not detailed here.
Procedural History and Status
- Introduced: February 25, 2025
- Legislative Action: Referred to Appropriations on February 25, 2025
- Status: Died in Committee on February 26, 2025
- Implications: As a dead bill, it would not advance in its current form. It would need to be reintroduced (potentially with more detail) to be considered again in the future.
Notes for readers
- Details such as the exact funding amount, the specific boulevard, project timelines, and any matching or reporting requirements are not provided in the summary. If those details are added in a revised bill or amendments, the substantive impact could be refined accordingly.
- If there is interest in this project, monitoring any reintroduced version or related appropriations bills for Tunica County would be advisable.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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