House Bill 1674 Summary

• Authorizes issuance of $85,382,500 in state general obligation bonds for capital improvements at institutions of higher learning, including repairs, renovations, and new construction projects at all eight state universities and university medical center.

• Authorizes issuance of $57,000,000 in state general obligation bonds for state agencies' capital improvements including repairs at the Department of Corrections, Department of Mental Health facilities, Capitol Complex, wildlife areas, and other state buildings and infrastructure.

• Authorizes issuance of $25,000,000 in state general obligation bonds for community and junior college capital improvements, with funds distributed among 16 community colleges for construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects.

• Authorizes issuance of up to $25,000,000 in state general obligation bonds (not more than $5,000,000 per fiscal year through July 1, 2024) for the Mississippi Community Heritage Preservation Grant Fund to support historic preservation projects.

• Increases grant funding to the City of Columbus, Mississippi, from $975,000 to $1,425,000 for repair, renovation, and restoration of Columbus City Hall building and related facilities.