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MS HB969

MS HB969
IHL Board; extend repealer on authority to oversee certain construction projects funded by state general obligation bonds.


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Introduced
01/17/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/04/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Section 37-101-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Adminster Certain Contracts For Construction And Maintenance Projects At The State Institutions Which Are Funded By State General Obligation Bonds; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill extends the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning's authority to oversee and administer construction and maintenance contracts for state higher education facilities funded by state general obligation bonds. Specifically, the bill amends existing law by changing the repeal date for this authority from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2028, allowing the board to continue its oversight of construction projects at designated institutions for an additional three years. The bill enables the board to administer contracts for building and facility construction, including related architectural and engineering services, for institutions that the board annually determines are capable of procuring and managing such contracts. Before disbursing funds, the institution must execute an agreement with the Department of Finance and Administration that outlines project responsibilities, procurement regulations, reporting requirements, and fund disbursement conditions. This extension provides continued flexibility for state institutions of higher learning to manage their own construction projects funded by state general obligation bonds, with oversight from the Board of Trustees.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/04/2025)

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