North Carolina appropriates $35 million for Scotland County wastewater treatment plant upgrades

Original title: Funds/Scotland Cty. Wastewater Improvements.

Last action · April 2, 2025: Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action)Sponsors: Garland Pierce and 5 others

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What This Bill Would Do

North Carolina allocates $35 million in nonrecurring state funds for the 2025-2026 to Scotland County specifically for wastewater treatment plant improvements, taking effect July 1, 2025.

Why it matters

Local taxpayers and county utility ratepayers see capital funds injected directly into municipal infrastructure without requiring a local bond measure or county tax increase for these specific upgrades.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Scotland County

Receives $35 million in state funds specifically designated for wastewater treatment plant improvements.

Key Facts

Appropriates $35,000,000 in nonrecurring funds for the 2025-2026 fiscal year from the General Fund.
Allocates the funding directly to Scotland County for wastewater treatment plant improvements or upgrades.
Sets an effective date of July 1, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is being provided for the Scotland County wastewater project?

The bill appropriates $35,000,000 in for the 2025-2026 .

What is the funding designated to be used for?

The funds are designated for improvements or upgrades to Scotland County's wastewater treatment plant.

When does this funding take effect?

The act becomes effective on July 1, 2025.

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Procedural history

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Apr 2, 2025House
Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
Apr 2, 2025House
Passed 1st Reading
Apr 1, 2025HouseIntroduced
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