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HB 1786 Mississippi House · 2026 Regular Session

Appropriation; MS Delta Community College for addition to Allied Health/Nursing Building.

HB 1786 appropriates $10 million from the state general fund to Mississippi Delta Community College for constructing a new addition to its Greer-Stafford Allied Health/Nursing Building. The funding specifically supports additional space for advanced nursing training and a nursing simulation lab serving all health science students. This appropriation covers costs associated with the construction project for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. The bill directly affects the college's infrastructure and its nursing and health science programs.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $10M from state general fund for public college infrastructure, directly increasing state budget allocation for education and health sciences training.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $10M for nursing building expansion at community college, enhancing health science education infrastructure and student training capacity.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill appropriates $10M for nursing training facilities, directly funding healthcare workforce development through advanced education infrastructure.95% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2026 Last action Feb 25, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
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Referred To Appropriations E;Appropriations A
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Photo of Otis Anthony
Otis Anthony
DDemocratic
MS
31
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Bart Williams
RRepublican
MS
15