Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of a Hydroponics Research and Teaching Greenhouse at Alcorn State University.
SB 2877 would have authorized Mississippi to issue state bonds to fund the construction, furnishing, and equipping of a hydroponics research and teaching greenhouse at Alcorn State University. The bill’s key mechanism is using general obligation bonds - backed by the state’s full credit - to finance this specific infrastructure project. It directly affects Alcorn State University by providing dedicated funding for a new facility to support agricultural research and student instruction in hydroponics. The bill does not create new programs or regulations but focuses solely on securing capital for this physical construction project.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2025
Last action Feb 26, 2025
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Committee
1
Jan 20, 2025
Committee
Referred To Finance
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Albert Butler
DDemocratic
Co
Gary Brumfield
DDemocratic
Co
Sarita Simmons
DDemocratic
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