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SB 2929 Mississippi Senate · 2025 Regular Session

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to JSU for design, development and construction of student housing.

SB 2929 appropriated $68.1 million from Mississippi's General Fund to Jackson State University (JSU) for the design, development, and construction of new student housing. The funding, intended for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026), directly supports JSU in expanding campus housing infrastructure. The bill specified that state funds would cover associated costs through standard state budget processes. However, the bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $68.1M from General Fund for public university housing infrastructure, directly funding state public service expansion through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $68.1M for JSU student housing construction, directly advancing higher education infrastructure and campus access.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly appropriates $68.1M for student housing construction at JSU, directly funding housing infrastructure development per its title and summary.95% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025 Last action Feb 26, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
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Referred To Appropriations
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