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SB 3059MISSISSIPPISession 2026State BillSigned into law

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Mississippi appropriates $77.5 million for Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine operations and building upgrades for fiscal year 2027

Original title: Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Veterinary Medicine, College of.

Last action · April 8, 2026: 04/08 Approved by GovernorSponsors: Briggs Hopson and 6 others

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What This Bill Does

Senate Bill 3059 provides $21,366,792 from the State General Fund and authorizes $56,166,752 from special sources for the operating expenses of the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine for 2027, beginning July 1, 2026.

Why it matters

The measure allocates state funds and special revenue to finance veterinary education, animal health diagnostic testing, facility construction at the Wise Center, and targeted salary increases for instructional staff.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning

Receives and manages state general funds and special source appropriations for operating the college.

Directly affected

Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine faculty and students

Subject to targeted performance measures, potential salary adjustments, and scholarship distributions.

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Mississippi Industries for the Blind

Receives purchasing preference when bids for commodities or equipment are tied or made without competitive bids.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much general fund money is appropriated to the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine?

The act appropriates $21,366,792 from the State General Fund for 2027.

What specific funds are allocated for improvements at the Wise Center?

The act provides $16,456,983 from the Mississippi State University Veterinary School Fund for the design, construction, renovation, repairs, and equipping of the Wise Center.

Are there funds set aside for faculty salary increases?

Yes, $302,379 is provided from the to fund the equivalent of a $2,000 salary increase for professors and adjunct professors at the discretion of the Institutional Executive Officer.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

26 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,Suber
Mar 17, 2026Senate
03/17 (S) Decline to Concur/Invite Conf
Mar 16, 2026House
03/16 (H) Returned For Concurrence
Mar 16, 2026House
03/16 (H) Motion to Reconsider Tabled
Mar 12, 2026House
03/12 (H) Motion to Reconsider Entered (Holloway (76th), Oliver)
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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