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SB 3003

Appropriation; IHL - Subsidiary programs.

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

Failed appropriations bill for Mississippi's higher education subsidiary programs died in conference after House-Senate disagreement on funding allocation in March 2025.

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Bill Summary · SB 3003

Legislative bill overview

SB 3003 is a budget appropriation bill that allocates funding to subsidiary programs within Mississippi's Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) system. The bill did not pass, as it died in conference committee during the 2025 legislative session after disagreements between the House and Senate versions could not be resolved.

Why is this important

Higher education funding directly affects student services, facility maintenance, research capabilities, and operational costs at Mississippi's public universities and community colleges. Budget appropriations determine which educational programs receive resources and can influence accessibility and quality of education across the state's IHL system.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding allocation disputes - Conference committees often deadlock over which subsidiary programs deserve priority funding and at what levels
  • Competing budget priorities - Limited state resources create tensions between funding higher education versus other state needs like K-12 education or infrastructure
  • Program scope definition - Disagreement over what constitutes "subsidiary programs" and whether certain initiatives should be included in the appropriation

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

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