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MS HB136

Bill

Status

Failed

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Hines

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes $60,000,000 in state general obligation bonds to fund repair, renovation, and upgrading of campus buildings, facilities, and infrastructure at three historically Black universities

  • Allocates $20,000,000 each to Alcorn State University, Jackson State University, and Mississippi Valley State University

  • Creates the "2026 Alcorn State University, Jackson State University and Mississippi Valley State University Improvements Fund" as a special fund within the State Treasury

  • Bonds must be issued by July 1, 2030, with a maximum maturity of 25 years, and are backed by the full faith and credit of Mississippi

  • Unused funds must be accounted for within four years; upon project completion or abandonment, remaining amounts apply to bond debt service

Legislative Description

Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements at Alcorn State University, Jackson State University and Mississippi Valley State University.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/7/2026

Full Bill Text

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