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SB 3170 Mississippi Senate · 2025 Regular Session

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Coahoma County for improvements to railroad tracks to meet FRA standards.

SB 3170 would appropriate $5 million from Mississippi's General Fund to Coahoma County for railroad track improvements needed to meet federal safety standards set by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). The funding is specifically for FY2026 (July 2025-June 2026) to cover costs associated with upgrading tracks to comply with FRA requirements. This procedural bill directly affects Coahoma County by providing state funds for infrastructure work required by federal regulations. It does not create new policy but allocates existing state resources for a defined infrastructure purpose.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $5M from state General Fund for railroad infrastructure, directly funding essential compliance project via budget allocation, supporting fiscal management and public spending.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds railroad track upgrades to meet FRA safety standards, directly enhancing workplace safety for railroad workers per Labor & Employment topic definition.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds rail infrastructure upgrades to meet FRA safety standards, directly advancing transportation infrastructure compliance and safety.95% confidence
Sub-Topics: Appropriations Rail
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Last action Feb 26, 2025
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Feb 25, 2025
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Referred To Appropriations
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