AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MAKING REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS TO TWO STUDENT RESIDENCE HALLS ON THE CAMPUS OF ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.
Summary
HB1795 is an appropriations bill that provides $5 million from the Mississippi State General Fund to the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning for fiscal year 2027. The money is designated to help pay for repairs and renovations to two student residence halls at Alcorn State University: Revels Hall and Robinson Hall.
The bill does not create a new regulatory program or change substantive education policy. Instead, it authorizes a one-time state appropriation and sets out the mechanism for payment through the State Treasurer and State Fiscal Officer beginning July 1, 2026. Its practical effect is to direct state funds toward capital and maintenance improvements for university housing at Alcorn State.
Impact
HB1795 would amend state spending for FY 2027 by appropriating $5 million from the General Fund to the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning for Alcorn State University residence hall repairs and renovations. It affects state budget law and higher education capital funding, but it does not alter eligibility rules, governance structures, or student housing regulations. The primary beneficiaries are Alcorn State University and its students, with the funds targeted to Revels Hall and Robinson Hall.
Sentiment
Based on the bill text and available context, the bill appears straightforward and supportive of a specific campus infrastructure need. The listed sponsors from both chambers suggest bipartisan or cross-member interest in funding the project, and there is no recorded committee debate or vote history indicating opposition. Overall, the available record suggests neutral-to-positive sentiment focused on improving university facilities.
Contention
No committee transcripts or vote records are available, so no specific objections are documented. The main potential point of contention would likely be the use of $5 million in General Fund money for a single institution and a limited set of buildings, which could raise broader budget-priority questions in appropriations discussions. However, the provided materials do not show any named opponents or disputed provisions.