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SB 3004

Appropriation; IHL - Alcorn State - Agricultural programs.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Albert Butler and 5 co-sponsors

Would have appropriated about $7.9 million in special funds and $1.0 million in general funds for Alcorn State University’s Agricultural programs for FY2026, including poultry and

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Bill Summary · SB 3004

Summary — SB 3004: Appropriation; IHL — Alcorn State University Agricultural Programs

Status: Died in Conference (March 29, 2025)
Introduced/Filed with Secretary of the Senate: March 14, 2025
Effective date (as written): July 1, 2025 (if enacted)

Purpose

SB 3004 would have appropriated state general funds and authorized spending of special-source funds to support Alcorn State University’s Agricultural Research, Extension, and Land-Grant Programs for FY 2026 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026). The bill also included program-specific allocations, procurement preferences, budget reporting requirements, and fiscal controls.

Key financial provisions and program allocations

  • Section 1: Appropriation from the State General Fund for Alcorn State University Agricultural Research, Extension, and Land-Grant Programs for FY 2026 (amount not printed in the provided text).
  • Section 2: Authorizes expenditure of special-source funds in the amount of $7,885,389 for those same programs for FY 2026.
  • Section 3: Of the Section 2 special-source funds, $335,000 to be derived from the Education Enhancement Fund (per MS Code §§ 27-65-75 and 27-67-31) and allocated by the State Treasurer; designated uses include (a) Agency Operations and (b) Poultry Sciences Academic Research Center.
  • Section 4: Provides $300,000 (from Section 1 general funds) for the Poultry Sciences Academic Research Center (the printed amendment contains inconsistent line amounts but the text specifies $300,000).
  • Section 5: Provides $715,000 (from Section 1 general funds) for Agricultural Research and Extension programs, including poultry science, animal science, and environmental science.

Administrative, procurement, and fiscal provisions

  • Section 6: Prohibits use of newly authorized general funds to replace federal or other special funds previously used for salaries if those federal/special funds are withdrawn.
  • Section 7: Requires the agency’s FY 2027 budget request to be submitted to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee in a format and level of detail comparable to FY 2026 submissions.
  • Section 8: Directs that when two or more bids are equal in price, quality and service, preference should be given to Mississippi Industries for the Blind; extends similar preference when purchases are made without competitive bids.
  • Section 9: Requires compliance with MS Code § 27-104-25 — agencies must not incur obligations/exceed appropriations; responsible officers are held liable for violations.
  • Section 10: Standard payment language directing the State Treasurer and State Fiscal Officer on warrant issuance.
  • Section 11: Act to take effect July 1, 2025.

Who would be affected

  • Primary: Alcorn State University — Agricultural Research, Extension, Land-Grant programs, Poultry Sciences Academic Research Center, animal science and environmental science programs.
  • Secondary: State Treasurer’s Office (allocation of EEF funds), State Fiscal Officer, Mississippi Industries for the Blind (procurement preference), and any state agencies interacting with these appropriations.

Legislative actions / procedural notes

  • The bill underwent committee amendment(s) and House amendments were adopted, but the legislative record supplied shows multiple amendments and conferee appointments.
  • Conferees were named (Oliver, Read, Scoggin; Hopson, Parks, Butler), but the bill ultimately "Died In Conference" on March 29, 2025 and therefore did not become law.

Note: The text of the amendment contains some inconsistent line-item figures (e.g., stray amounts shown on lines). The summary above reflects the clearest stated allocations in the amendment text (noting where the language explicitly sets dollar amounts).

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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