Bill > HB691

This bill provides a $2.5 million appropriation from the State General Fund to the City of Holly Springs specifically for widening a segment of Old Highway 78 into a four-lane road to support infrastructure for the new Springs Industrial Park. The appropriation is designated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. The bill outlines that the State Treasurer will disburse the funds through warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer upon proper requisition, following standard legal procedures for fund disbursement. The funds are intended to improve transportation infrastructure to support economic development by preparing road access for a new industrial park, which could potentially attract businesses and create jobs in the Holly Springs area. The appropriation will become effective on July 1, 2025, marking the start of the fiscal year for which the funding is designated.

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