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SB 3332

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Quitman County for improvements to the Amtrak Station located in Marks, Mississippi.

2026 Regular Session

SB 3332 appropriates Mississippi state General Fund money to Quitman County for Amtrak Station improvements in Marks.

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Bill Summary · SB 3332

Legislative bill overview

SB 3332 appropriates General Fund money from Mississippi's state budget specifically for Quitman County to fund improvements to the Amtrak Station in Marks, Mississippi. This is a targeted appropriations bill directing state resources to infrastructure upgrades at a specific regional transit facility.

Why is this important

The Amtrak Station serves as a critical transportation hub for rural Mississippi residents and represents public investment in passenger rail infrastructure. State funding for such facilities can affect service quality, economic development in the area, and the viability of regional transit connections.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal prioritization: Whether directing General Fund money to a single county's transit facility represents the best use of limited state resources compared to other statewide priorities
  • Project specificity: Concern that highly localized appropriations may set precedent for numerous similar requests from other counties and regions
  • Project details absent: The bill does not specify what improvements are planned, total cost, or whether additional federal/local funding is securing the project's full cost

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

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