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MS HB61

Bill

Status

Failed

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Hines

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $100,000,000 from the State General Fund to Coahoma Community College and Mississippi Delta Community College for campus facility repairs, restoration, improvements, and maintenance through June 30, 2027

  • Allocates $50,000,000 to each community college, distributed equally between the two institutions

  • Funds may be used for renovation of historic buildings, infrastructure upgrades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC), student housing improvements, modern academic spaces and laboratories, campus safety systems, and energy efficiency projects

  • Requires each college to develop a comprehensive plan with specific timelines for repair and restoration work as a condition of receiving funds

  • Mandates annual reports to the Legislature detailing progress, expenditures, and any project delays or challenges

Legislative Description

Appropriation; Coahoma Community College and MS Delta Community College for repairs and improvements of campus facilities.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations E1/7/2026

Full Bill Text

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