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SB 3314

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Bolivar County for the Terrene Landing River Park expansion project.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sarita Simmons

Mississippi appropriates General Fund money to Bolivar County in FY2027 for expanding Terrene Landing River Park, a local recreation and infrastructure project.

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Bill Summary · SB 3314

Legislative bill overview

SB 3314 allocates General Fund appropriations from Mississippi's state budget to Bolivar County specifically for expanding the Terrene Landing River Park. The bill directs state funding toward this local infrastructure and recreation project for the 2027 fiscal year.

Why is this important

Parks and recreational facilities provide community health benefits, economic development potential through tourism, and quality-of-life improvements for residents. River parks specifically can support flood management, environmental conservation, and public access to waterfront areas. The allocation represents a direct investment of state resources into Bolivar County's infrastructure.

Potential points of contention

  • Geographic equity: Whether this targeted allocation to one county is fair versus broader statewide park funding mechanisms or funding for other counties' projects
  • Budget prioritization: Questions about whether this represents the best use of limited General Fund dollars during fiscal year 2027, particularly if the state faces competing budget pressures
  • Project details: Lack of publicly available information about the expansion scope, cost estimates, community need assessment, or expected outcomes and maintenance plans

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

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