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Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2025-03-04

Vote Breakdown

No floor votes recorded.

Plain Language Summary

This bill appropriates a total of $170.4 million in state funds for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to support various infrastructure and capital projects in Scotland County, Hoke County, the City of Laurinburg, the towns of Gibson and Wagram, and St. Andrews University. The funds are designated for specific purposes including courthouse and jail construction, water and sewer improvements, public safety facilities, workforce training, and hurricane damage repairs.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this bill addresses critical infrastructure needs in rural counties that lack sufficient local resources to fund major capital projects independently.
• •The investments in water/sewer systems, courthouses, law enforcement facilities, and workforce training centers would improve public services, support economic development, and enhance quality of life for residents in Scotland and Hoke counties.
• •Additionally, the funding for St.
• •Andrews University repairs addresses hurricane recovery needs.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may argue that directing large sums to specific counties raises questions about fairness and resource allocation across the state, as other counties with similar needs might not receive comparable funding.
• •Some may be concerned about whether $54-83 million in nonrecurring funds is the most efficient use of state resources, and whether local governments should be responsible for more of their own capital improvements through revenue generation or bonds.
• •Questions could also arise about the long-term sustainability of maintaining these new facilities.