Bill > SB2002

This bill is an appropriation act that provides 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 appropriates a total of $86,125,615, with $39,664,808 coming from the State General Fund and $46,460,807 from federal, student fees, and other special source funds. The appropriations support numerous specific 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. The bill includes detailed allocations for each center, specifying exact funding amounts from state general funds and special funds. Additionally, the bill includes provisions that mandate the funds be used only for necessary purposes, prohibit research involving embryo destruction, and require reporting on any institutions engaging in deficit spending. A notable specific allocation is $1,500,000 for the National Center for Cannabis Research and Education at the University of Mississippi. The bill also includes a reappropriation of $300,000 for repairing, maintaining, or replacing the fire detection and suppression system at the IHL Education and Research Center. The appropriations are intended to support various research, educational, and governmental support activities across Mississippi's higher education institutions for the upcoming fiscal year.

Budget and Finance

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