Maddy summarySB 2812 would create a $10 million loan program to help Mississippi's rural counties (population ≤30,000) and municipalities (population ≤10,000) cover costs for emergency infrastructure repairs, maintenance, construction, and upgrades. The Mississippi Development Authority would administer the program, offering loans up to $250,000 for up to five years, with repayments replenishing the fund to avoid needing new state funding. The state would issue $10 million in general obligation bonds to establish the "Rural Counties and Municipalities Emergency Infrastructure Improvements Fund," which would not expire and would use loan repayments to sustain future support. The bill, which died in committee in February 2025, aimed to provide a sustainable funding solution for small communities facing urgent infrastructure needs.
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Maddy summarySB 2914 would have allocated $715,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to Alcorn State University for animal science research and outreach programs during fiscal year 2026. The funding was intended to support research addressing climate and production challenges for small ruminant (goats/sheep) and beef cattle industries, along with training and extension services. This bill directly affected Alcorn State University's agricultural programs and the livestock producers relying on these research resources. The bill was referred to the Appropriations Committee but died there on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.
Maddy summaryThis bill (SB 2932) allocated $545,000 from Mississippi’s General Fund to Alcorn State University for fiscal year 2026 to strengthen its poultry science research, extension, and academic programs. It directly affects Alcorn State University’s agricultural initiatives by providing dedicated funding for these specific programs. The bill died in committee in February 2025 and did not become law.
Maddy summarySB 3226 appropriates $250,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the City of Charleston for purchasing city utility vehicles during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill directly affects Charleston by providing state funding to cover costs for acquiring these vehicles. It is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy provisions or requirements beyond the specified appropriation.
Maddy summarySB 2913 was a bill to allocate $1.67 million from Mississippi's General Fund to Alcorn State University for STEM-related programs during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It would have provided direct funding to support the university's science, technology, engineering, and math initiatives. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law. This was a straightforward funding measure, not a policy change, affecting only Alcorn State University's STEM programs.
Maddy summarySB 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.
Maddy summarySB 2876 authorized the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds for repairs, renovations, and upgrades to the K.L. Simmons Technology Building at Alcorn State University. The bill specifies that bond proceeds must fund only this building’s improvements, with repayment backed by the state’s full faith and credit over a maximum 25-year term. It died in the Finance Committee on February 26, 2025, meaning it did not become law and no funds were allocated. This is a procedural funding mechanism, not a policy change affecting broader public programs. The direct beneficiary would have been Alcorn State University’s technology building infrastructure.
Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $850,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Webb, Mississippi, for building improvements during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The funds cover specific projects including a firehouse, town hall, library, utility buildings, offices, and the town maintenance shop. The appropriation is a direct state funding mechanism to support local infrastructure upgrades in Webb. (Note: This is a procedural funding bill with no policy changes beyond the specified allocation.)
Maddy summarySB 2912 appropriates $2 million from Mississippi's General Fund to Alcorn State University for upgrading campus roadways and sidewalks during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill directly affects Alcorn State University by funding specific infrastructure improvements on its campus. It authorizes the State Treasurer to disburse the funds upon proper requisitions, with the appropriation effective July 1, 2025. The bill was referred to the Appropriations Committee but died there on February 26, 2025, and is no longer active.
Maddy summarySB 2871 would authorize the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to fund repairs and renovations at Alcorn State University specifically for making buildings and facilities compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The bonds, backed by the state's full credit, would be used exclusively for these accessibility improvements, with proceeds restricted to this purpose only. The bill outlines the bond issuance process, including interest rate limits, repayment terms, and procedures for sale and disbursement, ensuring funds are spent solely on ADA compliance work at the university.