Bill > SB3003

This bill is an appropriation act that allocates funding for various institutes, laboratories, and programs under the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning for the fiscal year 2026. The bill provides a total of $39,622,232 from the State General Fund and $46,454,018 from federal, student fees, and other special source funds. The appropriations cover a wide range of research and educational centers, including the Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems, Mississippi State Chemical Laboratory, Water Resources Institute, Mississippi Law Research Institute, and many others. Notably, the bill includes a specific allocation of $1.5 million for the National Center for Cannabis Research and Education at the University of Mississippi. The legislation also includes provisions that restrict the use of funds, such as prohibiting research that destroys human embryos and requiring compliance with state financial regulations. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Board of Trustees report any institutions engaging in deficit spending and gives preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind when making purchases. The appropriations are intended to support research, education, and operational expenses of various state higher education programs and will take effect on July 1, 2025.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/SB/SB3003.xml