Sen. Bart Williams

Maddy summaryHB 924 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to cover preplanning costs for repairs, renovations, and upgrades to the Walter Washington Administration and Classroom Building at Alcorn State University. The bill creates a special fund to disburse bond proceeds specifically for these preplanning activities, not the physical construction work. The bonds would be backed by the full faith and credit of the State of Mississippi, with repayment secured through state treasury funds if needed. This legislation directly affects Alcorn State University’s infrastructure planning and the state’s budget for higher education capital projects.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Mississippi State Bond Commission to issue state general obligation bonds to fund the construction and equipping of new housing facilities for faculty and staff at Alcorn State University. The legislation establishes the legal framework for selling these bonds, including provisions for interest rates, repayment terms up to 25 years, and the authority to sell through public bidding or negotiated sales. Once issued, the bond proceeds will be placed in a special fund to cover construction costs, with the full faith and credit of the state pledged for repayment. The bill requires standard legal procedures such as court validation and public notice of sales in Jackson newspapers.

Maddy summaryHB 922 authorizes Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to fund repairs, renovations, and upgrades to the K.L. Simmons Technology Building at Alcorn State University. The bill directly affects Alcorn State University, which will use the bond proceeds for facility improvements, and ultimately impacts state taxpayers through the repayment mechanism. Key provisions include the State Bond Commission handling bond issuance and sale, with the full faith and credit of Mississippi pledged to repay the bonds from state treasury funds if needed. The funds are restricted to the specified building upgrades, with no mention of other uses or program changes.

Maddy summaryHB 923 authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to fund repairs, renovations, and upgrades to agricultural facilities and infrastructure at Alcorn State University. The bill directs bond proceeds specifically toward improving the university's farm-related buildings, equipment, and supporting infrastructure. These bonds would be backed by the full faith and credit of the state, with repayment funded through state treasury resources if needed. The legislation creates a dedicated funding mechanism for Alcorn State's agricultural programs without changing eligibility or services for students or residents.

Maddy summaryHB 912 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund the construction, furnishing, and equipping of a hydroponics research and teaching greenhouse at Alcorn State University. The bonds would be backed by the full faith and credit of the State of Mississippi, with proceeds deposited into a special fund at the university. This bill directly affects Alcorn State University, providing dedicated funding for a facility supporting agricultural research and student education in hydroponics. The key mechanism is the bond issuance process managed by the State Bond Commission, with repayment secured through state treasury funds if needed.

Maddy summaryHB 921 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to fund repairs, renovation, reconstruction, and restoration of the Poultry Sciences Academic Research Center at Alcorn State University. The bonds, backed by the state's full credit, will be sold by the State Bond Commission, with proceeds deposited into a special fund for the project. This directly affects Alcorn State University (as the recipient of the funds) and Mississippi taxpayers (as the state guarantees repayment). The bill specifies that bond payments will be covered by state funds if needed, ensuring the project's financing without requiring additional legislative appropriations.

Maddy summaryHB 916 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund repairs, renovations, and upgrades to campus buildings, facilities, and infrastructure at Alcorn State University's Lorman, Vicksburg, and Natchez campuses. The bonds, backed by Mississippi's full credit, would be sold by the State Bond Commission and repaid using state treasury funds if needed. Proceeds would be deposited into a dedicated special fund for campus improvements. This bill directly affects Alcorn State University's three campuses and their students, faculty, and operations by providing funding for physical infrastructure upgrades.

Maddy summaryHB 919 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund the construction, equipment, and furnishing of a Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, and Math (STEAM) Outreach Center at Alcorn State University. The bonds would be paid from state funds, with the full faith and credit of Mississippi pledged for repayment. This directly affects Alcorn State University by providing capital for a new facility focused on STEAM education and community outreach. The bill creates a dedicated fund to disburse bond proceeds specifically for this center’s construction, with no mention of operational costs or staffing.

Maddy summaryHB 1765 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to fund a new addition to Mississippi Delta Community College's Allied Health/Nursing Building. The bill directly affects the college and its health science students by providing additional space for advanced training, including a nursing simulation lab. Key provisions include using bond proceeds to cover construction costs, with the state guaranteeing repayment through general obligation bonds. The funds are restricted solely to this building project and related issuance costs. (2 sentences, as it is a procedural funding authorization.)

Maddy summaryHB 1784 appropriates $150,000 from the State General Fund to Sunflower County Consolidated School District's Board of Education. This funding specifically supports the district's "Leader in Me" program, which focuses on workforce development for Sunflower County students. The money is designated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, to cover associated program costs. The bill is purely procedural, making a targeted funding allocation without creating new policy.