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Mississippi Senate Bill SB2949

Mississippi 2024 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2949

Introduced
2/29/24  
Refer
2/29/24  

Caption

General Fund; FY2025 appropriation to DFA for the 2024 IHL Capital Improvements Fund.

Impact

The passage of SB2949 would significantly impact state funding mechanisms related to higher education capital projects. Allocating such a sizable amount through state appropriations demonstrates a commitment to improving infrastructure that is essential for modernizing and maintaining educational facilities. By channeling state funds towards specific projects outlined in the IHL Capital Improvements Fund, the bill aims to prioritize resource distribution and potentially stimulate economic growth through construction and related activities.

Summary

Senate Bill 2949 proposes an appropriation of $40,000,000 from the 2024 IHL Capital Improvements Fund to the Department of Finance and Administration for the fiscal year 2025. This funding is aimed at supporting projects outlined in the 2024 IHL Capital Improvements Fund, which is a provision established in Senate Bill No. 2731 of the same legislative session. The bill is part of broader efforts within the state legislature to manage financial resources effectively and allocate funds for development projects that can enhance educational infrastructure across the state's institutions of higher learning.

Contention

As with many appropriations bills, SB2949 may encounter scrutiny regarding the prioritization of funds. Stakeholders could raise points concerning the allocation of $40 million—debating whether this amount adequately addresses the pressing needs of all educational institutions or favoring select projects over others. There may also be discussions around how such appropriations align with state budgetary constraints and broader fiscal policies, particularly considering any competing demands for state financial resources.

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Companion Bills

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