Appropriation; IHL for support of horticulture research and extension programs at Alcorn State.
HB 1783 would have provided $1,000,000 from the State General Fund to Alcorn State University for its horticulture research and extension programs during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill was a straightforward funding appropriation with no substantive policy changes, directly affecting Alcorn State's agricultural research initiatives. It died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2025
Last action Feb 26, 2025
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Feb 19, 2025
Committee
Referred To Appropriations E
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeffery Harness
DDemocratic
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