Bill > HB1653

This bill revises how funds from the Local Improvements Project Fund and the IHL Capital Improvements Fund are used for various projects across Mississippi. * **Local Improvements Project Fund (2024):** This section details numerous appropriations to various cities, counties, and entities for a wide range of local improvements. These include infrastructure projects like road paving, water and sewer upgrades, bridge repairs, and airport improvements. Funding is also allocated for public safety (police vehicles, fire trucks, equipment), community facilities (courthouses, city halls, fire stations, community centers, parks), and specific projects such as amphitheaters, sports complexes, and museum renovations. The total amount appropriated from this fund is substantial, with individual allocations ranging from $10,000 to $10,000,000. * **IHL Capital Improvements Fund (2022):** This section appropriates significant funds to various Mississippi institutions of higher learning for capital improvements, renovations, and repairs. * Alcorn State University: $13,197,500 for the David L. Whitney Complex and Wellness Center, and $620,000 for poultry science facilities. * Delta State University: $8,122,500 for campus buildings and facilities, including the Walter Sillers Coliseum. * Jackson State University: $8,013,000 for residence halls. * Mississippi State University: $20,732,500 for the College of Architecture, Art and Design, and $14,755,000 for agriculture, forestry, and veterinary medicine facilities. * Mississippi University for Women: $9,312,500 for campus buildings and facilities. * Mississippi Valley State University: $3,427,500 for residence halls. * University of Mississippi: $18,382,500 for the School of Accountancy and $4,000,000 for the Nursing School. * University of Mississippi Medical Center: $56,886,500 for campus buildings, facilities, elevators, and a wayfinding system, and $40,000,000 for a new Dental School. * University of Southern Mississippi: $22,162,500 for a science research facility and $5,000,000 for the Criminal Justice Building. * University of Southern Mississippi/Gulf Coast Campuses: $11,140,000 for various campus facilities. * IHL Education and Research Center: $6,500,000 for chiller, cooling tower, roof, and emergency management system replacements. * The total for this fund is $193,252,000. Unused funds may be used for general repairs and renovations, and funds must be used within four years. * **Local Improvements Project Fund (2023):** This section revises appropriations for various local improvements, including police vehicles and equipment, transitional shelters, fire station construction, courthouse renovations, community centers, sports complexes, and road and infrastructure projects. * **2022 Local Improvements Projects Fund:** This section establishes and details appropriations from the 2022 Local Improvements Projects Fund for various entities, including the Department of Archives and History for historical preservation, school districts for career centers, community centers, fire stations, and numerous road, bridge, water, and sewer infrastructure projects across the state. The bill also includes provisions for the disbursement and use of funds, including time limits for the use of IHL Capital Improvements Funds and allowing for reimbursement of administrative costs up to 2% of project funds.