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HB 1805 Mississippi House · 2026 Regular Session

Appropriation; IHL for enhancing STEM-related facilities and prgrams at Alcorn State University.

HB 1805 allocates $1.5 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to Alcorn State University for the 2027 fiscal year (July 2026-June 2027). The funding directly supports enhancing the university's campus facilities and programs in science, technology, engineering, and medical (STEM) fields. This bill provides concrete financial resources to strengthen Alcorn State's existing STEM academic, research, and service offerings without changing laws or creating new requirements.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $1.5M from State General Fund to fund STEM facilities at Alcorn State University, directly advancing public education funding within budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $1.5M for STEM facilities/programs at Alcorn State University, directly strengthening higher education infrastructure and offerings per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAllocates $1.5M to fund STEM facilities/programs at Alcorn State, directly supporting technology education and infrastructure development.95% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Last action Feb 25, 2026
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Jan 28, 2026
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Referred To Appropriations E;Appropriations A
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Photo of Jeffery Harness
Jeffery Harness
DDemocratic
MS
85
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Photo of Greg Holloway
Greg Holloway
DDemocratic
MS
76
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Photo of Oscar Denton
Oscar Denton
DDemocratic
MS
55