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MS SB2579

Bill

Status

Failed

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sarita Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $5,000,000 from the Small Municipalities Federal Match Fund to the Department of Finance and Administration for fiscal year July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
  • Provides state matching funds to help small municipalities draw down discretionary federal funds they have been awarded
  • Requires a match rate of 20% local funds contributed by the small municipality to 80% federal funds received
  • Funds will be disbursed to qualifying small municipalities under the Small Municipalities Federal Match Fund created in the General Laws of 2026

Legislative Description

Small Municipalities Federal Match Fund; appropriation to DFA.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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