Mississippi 2023 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1389

Introduced

1/16/23

Refer

1/16/23

Failed

2/22/23

Caption

Appropriation; IHL for constructing a separate water system for Jackson State University.

Impact

The passage of this bill is expected to have a significant impact on the operational capabilities of Jackson State University, particularly in ensuring that the university has a dedicated and sustainable water system. This infrastructure upgrade is vital for delivering essential services to students, faculty, and staff, promoting a better educational environment and enhancing the university's capacity to serve its community.

Summary

House Bill 1389 focuses on appropriating funding to the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning for the construction of a separate water system for Jackson State University. This initiative is authorized to receive a total of $8 million from the State General Fund. The funding is aimed at addressing the complete water needs of the university, which emphasizes the importance of reliable infrastructure for educational institutions.

Contention

While the bill primarily focuses on providing necessary infrastructure funding, discussions surrounding it may revolve around the broader implications of state appropriations for higher education. Notable points of contention may include how this funding will affect the budgets of other state institutions and whether similar financial support will be extended to other universities within the state to address their infrastructural needs. Additionally, stakeholders may debate the effectiveness and timeliness of such appropriations in addressing long-standing issues faced by educational facilities.

Latest MS HB1389 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HB1836

Appropriation; IHL for planning and constructing to a new dormitory at Jackson State University.

MS HB137

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

MS HB216

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

MS HB1846

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

MS HB117

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

MS HB739

Appropriation; IHL for renovations and safety projects at Jackson State University.

MS HB1946

Appropriation; IHL for renovations and safety projects at Jackson State University.

MS HB1121

Jackson State University; create fund for construction of new football stadium.

MS SB2520

Jackson State University; provide for the construction of a six hundred room student housing project.

MS SB3058

Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Forest and Wildlife Research Center.

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