Sen. Gary Brumfield

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 2971 would have allocated $5 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to the City of McComb for designing, constructing, and equipping a new fire station, including purchasing and outfitting a firetruck. This funding was intended specifically for the City of McComb's fire department to address infrastructure needs during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill provided a direct, one-time appropriation with no additional requirements or conditions beyond the stated purpose. As a procedural funding measure, it did not establish new policies or affect broader state regulations.

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 summarySB 2975 would have allocated $2,243,275 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the City of Natchez for the Concord Avenue Drainage Improvement Project during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). This procedural bill provided funding to address drainage infrastructure needs on Concord Avenue but died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

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.

Maddy summarySB 2878 proposed authorizing Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund the construction, furnishing, and equipping of a Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, and Math (STEAM) Outreach Center at Alcorn State University. The bonds, backed by the state's full faith and credit, would be sold to raise money, with proceeds restricted solely to the center project and related costs. The bill specified that bond proceeds must be used exclusively for the STEAM center and that the bonds would be exempt from state taxation. The legislation died in committee in February 2025 without becoming law.

Maddy summarySB 2977 allocates $1,000,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to the City of Natchez for the design, construction, and installation of a United States Colored Troops monument during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill directly affects the City of Natchez, providing funds to cover all costs associated with creating the monument. It is a procedural funding measure with no policy changes, solely authorizing state money for this specific commemorative project. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and was never enacted.