SB 3055: Mississippi appropriates $8.59 million for Alcorn State agricultural programs…

What This Bill Does

Senate Bill 3055 appropriates $8,161,869.00 from the State General Fund and authorizes $436,640.00 in for the support and maintenance of Alcorn State University's agricultural research, extension, and for 2027, taking effect on July 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Provides funding for agricultural research, extension programs, and specific allocations for the Poultry Sciences Academic Research Center and staff salary adjustments for professors and adjunct professors.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Alcorn State University Agricultural Research, Extension, and Land-Grant Programs

Receives state general and special fund appropriations for support, maintenance, research, and staff salaries for fiscal year 2027.

Directly affected

Professors and adjunct professors at Alcorn State University Agricultural Research, Extension, and Land-Grant Programs

Eligible to receive the equivalent of a $2,000.00 salary increase at the discretion of the Institutional Executive Officer from designated Education Enhancement Fund allocations.

Directly affected

Mississippi Industries for the Blind

Receives purchasing preferences for commodities or equipment when bids are equal or when purchases are made without competitive bids.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much total funding does Senate Bill 3055 provide for Alcorn State University's agricultural programs?

The bill appropriates $8,161,869.00 from the State General Fund and authorizes $436,640.00 from , totaling $8,598,509.00.

Are there specific funds set aside for faculty salary increases?

Yes, the bill allocates $101,640.00 from the to provide the equivalent of a $2,000.00 salary increase for professors and adjunct professors at the programs, at the discretion of the Institutional Executive Officer.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

24 actions

Apr 8, 2026Governor of MississippiEnrolled
04/08 Approved by Governor
Apr 2, 2026HouseEnrolled
04/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
Apr 2, 2026SenateEnrolled
04/02 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed
Mar 29, 2026Senate
03/29 (S) Unanimous Consent Granted
Mar 29, 2026SenateFloor
03/29 (S) Conference Report Adopted
Mar 29, 2026HouseFloor
03/29 (H) Conference Report Adopted

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Mar 29, 2026House
03/29 (H) Unanimous Consent Granted
Mar 27, 2026Senate
03/27 (S) Conference Report Filed
Mar 27, 2026House
03/27 (H) Conference Report Filed
Mar 19, 2026House
03/19 (H) Conferees Named Oliver,Cockerham,Scoggin
Mar 19, 2026Senate
03/19 (S) Conferees Named Hopson,Parks,Butler
Mar 17, 2026Senate
03/17 (S) Decline to Concur/Invite Conf
Mar 13, 2026House
03/13 (H) Returned For Concurrence
Mar 12, 2026HouseFloor
03/12 (H) Passed As Amended
Mar 12, 2026House
03/12 (H) Amended
Mar 11, 2026HouseCommittee
03/11 (H) Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
Mar 11, 2026House
03/11 (H) DR - TSDPAA: AP To A4
Mar 11, 2026House
03/11 (H) DR - TSDPAA: A4 To AP
Feb 24, 2026HouseCommittee
02/24 (H) Referred To Appropriations E;Appropriations A
Feb 23, 2026Senate
02/23 (S) Transmitted To House
Feb 19, 2026SenateFloor
02/19 (S) Passed
Feb 19, 2026SenateFloor
02/19 (S) Committee Substitute Adopted
Feb 18, 2026SenateCommittee
02/18 (S) Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
Feb 17, 2026SenateCommittee
02/17 (S) Referred To Appropriations

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