Mississippi House Bill HB1799

Mississippi 2025 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/19/25
• Refer: 2/19/25
• Failed: 2/26/25

Caption

Appropriation; IHL for repairs and renovations of facilities on campus of Alcorn State.

Summary

House Bill 1799 makes a one-time appropriation of $100,000 from the Mississippi Capital Expense Fund to the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning for repairs and renovations to facilities and other structures on the campus of Alcorn State University. The money is designated for fiscal year 2026, beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. The bill does not create a new program or change eligibility rules; instead, it authorizes a specific capital expenditure and sets out the normal state payment process through the State Treasurer and State Fiscal Officer. Its practical effect is to direct state funds toward deferred maintenance and campus infrastructure needs at Alcorn State University.

Impact

HB1799 amends state spending for fiscal year 2026 by appropriating $100,000 from the Capital Expense Fund to the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning for use at Alcorn State University. It affects state budget law and the administration of capital funds, but it does not alter substantive education policy or create ongoing obligations beyond the single fiscal-year appropriation. The primary parties affected are the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, Alcorn State University, and the state officials responsible for disbursing appropriated funds.

Sentiment

The available record suggests the bill is routine and likely noncontroversial. It is a targeted appropriations measure for campus repairs and renovations, and there are no committee transcripts or recorded votes indicating opposition or debate. The sponsorship by multiple representatives also suggests broad support for the funding request.

Contention

No specific points of contention are documented in the available materials. Because there are no committee transcripts, amendments, or vote records, there is no evidence of disagreement over the amount appropriated, the use of the Capital Expense Fund, or the selection of Alcorn State University as the recipient. Any potential concern would likely relate only to general budget priorities and the allocation of limited capital funds among state institutions.