HB1796 • 2026

Appropriation; IHL for support of horticulture research and extension programs at Alcorn State.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDING TO ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY FOR THE SUPPORT OF HORTICULTURE RESEARCH AND EXTENSION PROGRAMS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

Agriculture Budget

Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor: Harness, Holloway (76th), Butler-Washington, Thompson
Last action: 2026-02-25
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The candidate explanation accurately reflects the official source material, but it's noted that the bill did not pass.

Funding for Alcorn State University's Horticulture Programs

This bill provides funding to support horticulture research and extension programs at Alcorn State University in Mississippi.

What This Bill Does

Provides $430,000 from the state general fund to Alcorn State University for fiscal year 2027.
Funds are intended to support horticulture research and educational outreach activities.
Requires the money to be paid by the State Treasurer upon requisitions signed by appropriate officers.

Who It Names or Affects

Alcorn State University
Mississippi residents who benefit from horticulture programs

Terms To Know

Horticulture: The science and art of growing plants, especially for food or ornamental purposes.
Extension Programs: Educational activities that provide information to the public about agriculture, horticulture, and other related fields.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass during the session.
It is unclear how many people will benefit from these programs.

Bill History

2026-02-25 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/25 (H) Died In Committee
2026-01-28 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
01/28 (H) Referred To Appropriations E;Appropriations A

Official Summary Text

Appropriation; IHL for support of horticulture research and extension programs at Alcorn State.

Current Bill Text

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H. B. No. 1796 *HR26/R1556* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
26/HR26/R1556
PAGE 1 (RF\KW)

To: Appropriations E;
Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representatives Harness, Holloway
(76th), Butler-Washington, Thompson

HOUSE BILL NO. 1796

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF 1
STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING 2
FUNDING TO ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY FOR THE SUPPORT OF HORTICULTURE 3
RESEARCH AND EXTENSION PROGRAMS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027. 4
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: 5
SECTION 1. The following sum, or so much of it as may be 6
necessary, is appropriated out of any money in the State General 7
Fund not otherwise appropriated, to the Board of Trustees of State 8
Institutions of Higher Learning for the purpose of providing 9
funding to Alcorn State University for the support of horticulture 10
research and extension programs for the fiscal year beginning July 11
1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027 ..................$430,000.00. 12
SECTION 2. The money appropriated by this act shall be paid 13
by the State Treasurer out of any money in the State General Fund 14
not otherwise appropriated, upon warrants issued by the State 15
Fiscal Officer; and the State Fiscal Officer shall issue his or 16
her warrants upon requisitions signed by the proper person, 17
officer or officers in the manner provided by law. 18
H. B. No. 1796 *HR26/R1556* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/HR26/R1556
PAGE 2 (RF\KW)
ST: Appropriation; IHL for support of
horticulture research and extension programs at
Alcorn State.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 19
and after July 1, 2026. 20