HB 99 Mississippi House · 2025 Regular Session

IHL Board; delete repealer on authority to oversee certain construction projects funded by state general obligation bonds.

HB 99 is a technical correction bill that removes a redundant repealer clause from Mississippi law. It clarifies that the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning retains authority to oversee construction and maintenance projects at state universities funded by general obligation bonds. The bill does not change existing powers or create new requirements - it simply corrects outdated language in Section 37-101-15 to ensure the law accurately reflects the Board’s existing responsibilities. This procedural update directly affects the IHL Board and state universities managing bond-funded construction projects.

Bill status died 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House Passage

Jan 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 29, 2025 Last action Mar 12, 2025

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MAJOR

This bill amends Mississippi Code Section 37-101-15 to restore and expand the Board of Trustees' authority to administer construction and maintenance contracts for state universities, particularly those funded by general obligation bonds. Key changes include adding new powers for the Board to elect institution heads, enter energy contracts, and purchase insurance for disaster recovery. The bill also updates reporting requirements and adds provisions for crisis communication on campus.

Scope change

The bill expands the Board's authority from only self-funded projects to include projects funded by state general obligation bonds, and adds new administrative powers not previously included in the statute.

FISCAL

Restored authority for Board to administer construction contracts funded by state general obligation bonds at designated institutions

REQUIREMENT

Added new subsection requiring crisis lifeline information (988) on all campus identification badges

Added authority for Board to enter energy performance contracts and energy services contracts

Added authority for Board to purchase and maintain business property insurance for disaster recovery

Added authority for Board to elect heads of institutions and terminate contracts for malfeasance

Added authority for Board to approve travel expenses for job candidates

Added authority for Board to convey easements for Metro Parkway Project at Jackson State University

Added authority for Board to include arbitration provisions in international contracts

Added requirement for Board to keep minutes and records open for public inspection

Added requirement for Board to prepare annual reports showing detailed financial information including individual salaries

Added authority for Board to require surety bonds for employees who are custodians of funds

TIMELINE

Added effective date of July 1, 2025

Floor votes · House Jan 28, 2025

How they voted

106–4

Passed · 9 other

Total votes 119

Jan 28, 2025

D Democratic39

31 Yea 1 Nay 7

79% Yea

I Independent2

2 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican78

73 Yea 3 Nay 2

93% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Committee

Mar 4, 2025

Upper · Passed

Title Suff Do Pass

upper

Feb 14, 2025

Committee

Referred To Universities and Colleges;Finance

upper

Jan 29, 2025

Introduced

Transmitted To Senate

lower

Jan 28, 2025

Lower · Passed

Passed

lower

Jan 22, 2025

Lower · Passed

Title Suff Do Pass

lower

Jan 10, 2025

Committee

Referred To Universities and Colleges

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors