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MS HB1798

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeffery Harness

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $72,664,755 from the State General Fund to the Board of Trustees for State Institutions of Higher Learning
  • Funds are designated specifically for increasing university faculty salaries to bring them closer to the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) average
  • Appropriation covers fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027)
  • Sponsored by Representatives Harness, Holloway (76th), Butler-Washington, and Thompson

Legislative Description

Appropriation; IHL to increase university faculty salaries closer to the SREB average.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations E1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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