Rep. Jeffery Harness

Maddy summaryHB 1798 appropriates $72.66 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Board of Trustees for State Institutions of Higher Learning. The funds are specifically designated to increase salaries for faculty at Mississippi's public universities, aiming to bring their pay closer to the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) average for similar positions. This appropriation applies to the 2026-2027 fiscal year (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027), with payments to be made by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions. The bill directly affects university faculty across Mississippi's public higher education system through targeted salary adjustments.

Maddy summaryHB 1795 allocates $5 million from the state general fund to repair and renovate Revels Hall and Robinson Hall at Alcorn State University for the 2026-2027 fiscal year (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funding directly supports students living in these residence halls by addressing facility maintenance needs. This is a one-time appropriations bill, not a policy change, and specifies the exact amount, location, and timeframe for the allocated funds.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $430,000 from the State General Fund to Alcorn State University for its horticulture research and extension programs during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). It directly provides funding to support the university’s work in plant science, agriculture, and community outreach related to horticulture. The funds will be disbursed by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions, as specified in the appropriation.

Maddy summaryHB 1804 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to fund repairs, renovations, and upgrades to Albert Lott Hall and the Nursing Campus Residence Halls at Alcorn State University. The bonds, backed by the full faith and credit of the state, will be sold to investors, with proceeds dedicated exclusively to these specific building projects. The State Bond Commission will manage the bond issuance process, including determining terms and sale methods. This bill provides a funding mechanism for physical infrastructure improvements at the university, directly benefiting its campus facilities and students.

Maddy summaryHB 1802 allocates $9,020,613 from Mississippi's State General Fund to support Alcorn State University's agricultural land-grant research and extension programs for the 2027 fiscal year (July 2026-June 2027). The bill directly provides funding for the university's farming research, crop development, and community agricultural education initiatives. It is a procedural funding measure with no policy changes, simply directing state money to sustain these specific programs.

Maddy summaryHB 1801 appropriates $550,000 from the state general fund to Alcorn State University for fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funds directly support the university’s poultry science research, extension, and academic programs. The bill authorizes the State Treasurer to disburse the funds via warrants upon proper requisitions. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no policy changes beyond the specified financial support.

Maddy summaryHB 1800 appropriates $715,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to Alcorn State University for its animal science research and extension programs during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funding supports the university’s specific work in animal science, including research and outreach initiatives for agricultural communities. This is a one-time budget allocation with no new regulations or eligibility requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $430,000 from the state general fund to Alcorn State University for fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funding specifically strengthens the university’s environmental science research and community outreach programs. This direct appropriation supports Alcorn State faculty, students, and local communities engaged in environmental science initiatives.

Maddy summaryHB 1794 appropriates $65 million from Mississippi's general fund to Alcorn State University for new regional health care and medical sciences facilities in the Southwest Mississippi River Region. The funding, effective July 2026, directly supports the university's development of these facilities during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no policy changes, solely providing capital for facility growth.

Maddy summaryHB 1799 appropriates $80 million from the Capital Expense Fund to Alcorn State University for repairs and renovations of campus facilities during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The bill directly provides funding for physical infrastructure improvements at Alcorn State University, a public historically Black university in Mississippi. This is a procedural funding bill with no policy changes, solely authorizing the allocation of existing state funds for campus maintenance. The appropriation requires payment through standard state fiscal processes but does not alter university operations or academic programs.