Bill > SB3004

This bill appropriates funds for Alcorn State University's Agricultural Research, Extension, and Land-Grant Programs for the fiscal year 2025-2026. The bill provides a total of $8,220,389, which includes $7,885,389 from the State General Fund and $335,000 from special source funds derived from the Education Enhancement Fund. Specifically, the bill allocates $300,000 for the Poultry Sciences Academic Research Center, $715,000 for Agricultural Research and Extension programs (covering poultry, animal, and environmental sciences), and $170,000 for agency operations. The bill includes several legislative intentions, such as requiring the agency to submit its budget request for the next fiscal year in a comparable format, giving preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind when making purchases, and ensuring that the agency does not incur obligations exceeding its appropriation. The funds will be paid by the State Treasurer upon warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer, and the appropriation will be effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025.

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