MS HB99

Deletes the July 1, 2025 repeal date on Section 37-101-15(m)(ii), making permanent the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning's authority to administer contracts for construction and maintenance of buildings funded by state general obligation bonds.

Allows designated institutions to procure and oversee construction, maintenance, and related architectural/engineering service contracts using general obligation bond funds, subject to an agreement with the Department of Finance and Administration.

Requires written explanation if either party withholds approval of the institution-DFA agreement and prohibits additional qualifications that would invalidate an institution's designation as capable of administering such projects, with appeals available to the Public Procurement Review Board.

Makes minor grammatical corrections throughout Section 37-101-15 and requires all state institution ID badges to include crisis lifeline information (988).

Takes effect July 1, 2025.