HB 61 Mississippi House · 2026 Regular Session

Appropriation; Coahoma Community College and MS Delta Community College for repairs and improvements of campus facilities.

HB 61 allocates $100 million total (split equally as $50 million each) from Mississippi's state funds to Coahoma Community College and Mississippi Delta Community College for campus facility repairs and improvements. The funding covers specific projects including restoring historic buildings, upgrading electrical/plumbing/HVAC systems, improving student housing, creating modern academic spaces, enhancing safety systems, and supporting energy efficiency initiatives. As a condition, each college must develop a detailed plan with timelines for using the funds and submit annual progress reports to the legislature. The appropriation is effective immediately and expires on June 30, 2027.
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Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Last action Feb 25, 2026
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