General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Hattiesburg for improvements in its veteran district.

SB 3144 appropriates $3 million from the State General Fund to the City of Hattiesburg for downtown veteran district improvements during fiscal year 2027. The funds cover specific infrastructure projects including roads, drainage, sidewalks, stormwater systems, utility relocation, and lighting in the veteran district area. This bill directly provides financial support to Hattiesburg for physical improvements in a designated downtown neighborhood serving veterans. It is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy requirements or regulations.