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MS HB66
Bill
Status
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Hines
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $300,000,000 from the State General Fund to the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning for campus facility repairs at Mississippi's three HBCUs
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Allocates $100,000,000 each to Alcorn State University, Jackson State University, and Mississippi Valley State University
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Funds may be used for historic building renovation, infrastructure upgrades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC), student housing improvements, academic spaces, safety systems, and energy efficiency projects
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Requires each university to submit a comprehensive plan with timelines to the board of trustees for approval before receiving funds
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Mandates annual progress reports to the Legislature detailing expenditures, project status, and any delays, with funding period ending June 30, 2027
Legislative Description
Appropriation; IHL for repairs and improvements of campus facilities at the three HBCUs in MS.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/25/2026