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MS HB66

Bill

Status

Failed

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Hines

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Allocates $100,000,000 each to Alcorn State University, Jackson State University, and Mississippi Valley State University

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

  • Requires each university to submit a comprehensive plan with timelines to the board of trustees for approval before receiving funds

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations E1/7/2026

Full Bill Text

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