HB1800 • 2026

Appropriation; IHL to support animal science 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 ANIMAL SCIENCE RESEARCH AND EXTENSION PROGRAMS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

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
Last action: 2026-02-25
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details on specific research and extension activities that would be funded.

Funding for Animal Science Programs at Alcorn State

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

What This Bill Does

Provides $715,000 from the state's general fund to Alcorn State University for a fiscal year starting July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.
Requires the money to be paid by the State Treasurer upon requisitions signed by proper officers.
Supports animal science research and extension programs at Alcorn State University.

Who It Names or Affects

Alcorn State University
The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning

Terms To Know

Extension Programs: Programs that help share research and information with communities outside the university.
Fiscal Year: A period used for budgeting and financial reporting, typically a 12-month cycle starting July 1st in Mississippi.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass during the session.
It is unclear what specific research or extension activities will be funded with this money.

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 to support animal science and extension programs at Alcorn State.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

H. B. No. 1800 *HR26/R1554* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
26/HR26/R1554
PAGE 1 (RF\KW)

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

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

HOUSE BILL NO. 1800

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 ANIMAL 3
SCIENCE 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 animal 10
science research and extension programs for the fiscal year 11
beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027....$715,000.00. 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 the 16
warrants upon requisitions signed by the proper person, officer or 17
officers in the manner provided by law. 18
H. B. No. 1800 *HR26/R1554* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/HR26/R1554
PAGE 2 (RF\KW)
ST: Appropriation; IHL to support animal
science 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