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HB 1911

Appropriation; IHL for repairs and renovations to the T.B. Ellis Building at JSU.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Angela Cockerham

HB 1911 would appropriate state funds to repair and renovate JSU's T.B. Ellis Building but died in committee without advancing.

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Bill Summary · HB 1911

Legislative bill overview

HB 1911 appropriates state funding for repairs and renovations to the T.B. Ellis Building at Jackson State University (JSU), a historically Black university in Mississippi. The bill was introduced by Representative Angela Cockerham and referred to the appropriations committees but did not advance.

Why is this important

Capital infrastructure funding for higher education institutions directly affects facility conditions, student learning environments, and institutional competitiveness. Deferred maintenance at universities can lead to safety concerns, operational inefficiencies, and reduced ability to attract and retain students and faculty.

Potential points of contention

  • Budget priorities: In a constrained fiscal environment, lawmakers may debate whether building renovations should compete with funding for instruction, financial aid, or other state priorities
  • Funding mechanism: Unclear whether this represents new appropriations or reallocation from existing budgets, which could affect other programs
  • Project specificity: Without detailed cost estimates or scope of work in the bill summary, there may be questions about whether the appropriation amount is adequate or justified

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

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