HB1801 • 2026

Appropriation; IHL to strengthen poultry science research and 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 TO STRENGTHEN SUPPORT OF POULTRY SCIENCE RESEARCH, EXTENSION AND ACADEMIC 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, Thompson
Last action: 2026-02-25
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not specify the exact amount of funding for research, extension activities, and academic programs separately.

Funding for Poultry Science at Alcorn State

This bill provides funding to support poultry science research, extension activities, and academic programs at Alcorn State University.

What This Bill Does

Provides $550,000 from the state's general fund to Alcorn State University for fiscal year 2027.

Who It Names or Affects

Alcorn State University

Terms To Know

Fiscal Year: A period of one year used for budgeting and financial reporting.
Extension Activities: Programs that share research-based information with communities to help solve problems and improve lives.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass during the session.
It is unclear how much of the funding was actually used or if it will be renewed for future years.

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 strengthen poultry science research and programs at Alcorn State.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

H. B. No. 1801 *HR26/R1553* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
26/HR26/R1553
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. 1801

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 TO STRENGTHEN SUPPORT OF 3
POULTRY SCIENCE RESEARCH, EXTENSION AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMS FOR THE 4
FISCAL YEAR 2027. 5
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: 6
SECTION 1. The following sum, or so much of it as may be 7
necessary, is appropriated out of any money in the State General 8
Fund not otherwise appropriated, to the Board of Trustees of State 9
Institutions of Higher Learning for the purpose of providing 10
funding to Alcorn State University to strengthen support of 11
poultry science research, extension and academic programs for the 12
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 13
2027................................................$550,000.00. 14
SECTION 2. The money appropriated by this act shall be paid 15
by the State Treasurer out of any money in the State General Fund 16
not otherwise appropriated, upon warrants issued by the State 17
Fiscal Officer; and the State Fiscal Officer shall issue the 18
H. B. No. 1801 *HR26/R1553* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/HR26/R1553
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ST: Appropriation; IHL to strengthen poultry
science research and programs at Alcorn State.
warrants upon requisitions signed by the proper person, officer or 19
officers in the manner provided by law. 20
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 21
and after July 1, 2026. 22