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HB 1796

Appropriation; IHL for repairs and renovations to residence halls at Alcorn State University.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Grace Butler-Washington and 5 co-sponsors

HB 1796 proposed state funding for Alcorn State University residence hall repairs but died in committee without consideration.

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Bill Summary · HB 1796

Legislative bill overview

HB 1796 proposed a direct state appropriation to fund repairs and renovations of residence halls at Alcorn State University, a historically Black university in Mississippi. The bill was referred to the Appropriations Committee but ultimately died without advancing further in the legislative process.

Why is this important

Residence hall infrastructure directly affects student housing quality, safety, and retention at universities. For a public institution like Alcorn State, state funding for facility upgrades can be critical since universities often lack sufficient capital budgets for major renovations without legislative support.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal prioritization: Whether residence hall upgrades at one university should take precedence over other competing state spending needs (education, healthcare, infrastructure)
  • Funding mechanism: Questions about the specific appropriation amount and whether general revenues or dedicated sources should fund the project
  • Campus equity: Potential debate over whether similar funding requests from other Mississippi universities were treated comparably, or whether Alcorn State's needs were uniquely pressing

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

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