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SB 2912

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Alcorn State University to upgrade roadways and sidewalks.

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

Proposes a FY2026 General Fund appropriation to Alcorn State University to upgrade campus roadways and sidewalks, enhancing safety and accessibility.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 2912

Summary: SB 2912 – General Fund FY2026 appropriation to Alcorn State University to upgrade roadways and sidewalks

Overview

SB 2912 proposes a General Fund appropriation for Fiscal Year 2026 to Alcorn State University to upgrade campus roadways and sidewalks. The bill has not become law, as it died in committee before advancing.

Purpose and Intent

  • Allocate state General Fund resources for FY2026 to Alcorn State University.
  • Specifically target improvements to campus transportation infrastructure, including roadways and sidewalks, to enhance safety and accessibility for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Key Provisions (as described in available information)

  • Funding source: General Fund.
  • Recipient: Alcorn State University.
  • Purpose: Upgrade and improve campus roadways and sidewalks.
  • Fiscal year: FY2026 (the appropriation would align with the state’s FY2026 budget cycle).
  • Dollar amount: Not specified in the provided bill summary.

Note: The provided information does not include a listed dollar amount or matching requirements. The exact appropriation and any conditions would be defined in the bill’s full text or accompanying fiscal notes if enacted.

Who would be Affected

  • Primary: Alcorn State University and its campus operations.
  • Secondary: Construction contractors and vendors involved in road and sidewalk upgrades; university personnel coordinating the project; campus users (students, faculty, and staff) who would benefit from safer, improved infrastructure.

Fiscal and Operational Impact

  • Fiscal: A General Fund outlay in FY2026 to Alcorn State University. The absence of a specified amount means the exact financial impact would depend on the final appropriation amount and any related project costs.
  • Operational: Completion of road/sidewalk upgrades could affect campus traffic patterns, accessibility, maintenance needs, and safety protocols during construction.

Procedural History and Status

  • Introduced: March 14, 2025.
  • 2025-01-31: Referred to Appropriations.
  • 2025-02-26: Died in Committee.
  • 2025-03-14: Received by the Secretary of the Senate; Filed.
  • 2025-04-07: Read first time; Referred to Business & Commerce.
  • Status: Died in Committee (no further actions to move the bill forward as enacted law).

Potential Next Steps

  • If reintroduced in a future session, the bill would need to: pass both chambers, be enrolled, and receive the governor’s signature (or become law per state procedures) to take effect.
  • A future version could specify a dollar amount, project scope, procurement methods, deadlines, or matching/funding conditions.

Bottom Line

SB 2912 aimed to provide a FY2026 General Fund appropriation to Alcorn State University for upgrading campus roadways and sidewalks. It did not progress past committee in its current form, so no funding or statutory changes would occur.

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

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