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SB 2914

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Alcorn State University to support animal science research and extension programs.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Gary Brumfield and 2 co-sponsors

SB 2914 would allocate FY2026 General Fund support to Alcorn State University for animal science research and extension programs.

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Bill Summary · SB 2914

Summary of SB 2914

Overview

SB 2914 would provide a General Fund appropriation for Fiscal Year 2026 to Alcorn State University to support animal science research and extension programs. The bill is listed as “Died In Committee.”

Purpose and Scope

  • Intent: To fund Alcorn State University’s animal science research activities and extension programs for FY 2026.
  • Recipient: Alcorn State University (the bill specifies the General Fund appropriation to support animal science work at the university).

Key Provisions (conceptual)

  • Establishes a General Fund allocation for FY2026 dedicated to animal science research at Alcorn State University.
  • Funds likely intended to support:
    • University-based research in animal science.
    • Extension programs that translate research into practical outreach for farmers, producers, and the broader community.
  • Specific dollar amounts, program earmarks, reporting requirements, or criteria for funding are not provided in the available version content.

Beneficiaries and Impact

  • Primary Beneficiary: Alcorn State University (institutional research and extension capacity).
  • Secondary Beneficiaries: Farmers, ranchers, agricultural stakeholders, and communities served by Alcorn’s extension programming who rely on university research and outreach for best practices in animal science.

Fiscal and Administrative Details

  • Funding Source: General Fund (state operating budget).
  • Fiscal Year: FY2026.
  • Implementation: If enacted, the appropriation would be administered through the university and relevant state budget/appropriations processes.
  • Conditions/Reporting: Specific terms, distribution methodology, performance metrics, or reporting requirements are not included in the provided text.

Procedural and Timeline Context

  • Introduced: March 14, 2025.
  • Initial Referrals/Actions:
    • Jan 31, 2025: Referred to Appropriations
    • Feb 26, 2025: Died In Committee
  • Subsequent Actions (per record):
    • Mar 14, 2025: Received by the Secretary of the Senate; Filed
    • Apr 7, 2025: Read first time; Referred to Health & Human Services
  • Current Status: Died In Committee (as listed), indicating the bill did not advance to floor consideration.

Notes

  • The available information does not include a specific appropriation amount or programmatic criteria. If reintroduced, future versions could specify funding levels, allowable activities, performance measures, and reporting requirements.

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

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