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MS HB922

Bill

Status

Passed

3/22/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jeffery Harness

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Updates references to "Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College" to "Alcorn State University" throughout Mississippi Code sections 37-101-1, 37-101-91, 37-101-141, 37-101-147, 37-101-181, 37-121-3, and 37-121-5.

  • Changes institutional names for consistency: "Mississippi State College for Women" to "Mississippi University for Women," "Delta State College" to "Delta State University," "Jackson State College" to "Jackson State University," and "Mississippi Valley State College" to "Mississippi Valley State University."

  • Applies to all references in provisions governing state institutions of higher learning, including bond authority, timber sales, land conveyances, faculty leaves of absence, and agricultural research programs.

  • Takes effect upon passage.

Legislative Description

Alcorn State University; update references to in code to reflect current name designation.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/22/2023

Committee Referrals

Universities and Colleges2/14/2023
Universities and Colleges1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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