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MS HB1846

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Bell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $40,000,000 from the State General Fund to the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning for construction of a Jackson State University athletic stadium
  • Appropriates an additional $25,000,000 from the Capital Expense Fund for the same stadium project, bringing total state funding to $65,000,000
  • Stadium must have minimum combined seating and standing capacity of 40,000 to host university sporting events
  • Funding covers stadium construction plus upgrades to infrastructure and real property under and around the facility
  • Appropriation takes effect July 1, 2026 for fiscal year 2027 (ending June 30, 2027)

Legislative Description

Appropriation; IHL for construction of athletic stadium for Jackson State University.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations E2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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