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SB 3057

Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Cooperative Extension Service.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Albert Butler and 5 co-sponsors

SB 3057 appropriates state funds to Mississippi State University's Cooperative Extension Service to support agricultural education and community development programs statewide.

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Bill Summary · SB 3057

Legislative bill overview

SB 3057 is a budget appropriations bill that allocates state funding to Mississippi State University's Cooperative Extension Service. The bill has passed through committee with a substitute version and appears to be moving through the appropriations process in the Mississippi legislature.

Why is this important

The Cooperative Extension Service provides agricultural education, research-based information, and community development programs to rural and urban populations across Mississippi. State appropriations directly determine the scope and quality of extension services available to farmers, small businesses, and families in communities statewide.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding amount unclear - The specific dollar amount appropriated is not detailed in available summaries, making it difficult to assess whether this represents an increase, decrease, or maintenance of current funding levels
  • Program priorities - Different stakeholders (agricultural vs. urban extension programs) may compete for limited resources within the total appropriation
  • Accountability measures - The bill's language regarding performance metrics or outcomes tied to the appropriation is not specified in available information

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

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