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HB1488Introduced in the House

University of Southern Mississippi; authorize to sell or enter long term lease for use of university property.

Passed

Introduced by Missy Warren McGee, District 102

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

An Act To Amend Section 1, Chapter 445, Laws Of 2016, Which Authorizes The Department Of Finance And Administration, Acting On Behalf Of The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning, To Sell And Convey Or Lease Parcels Of Certain State-owned Real Property And Any Improvements Thereon Under The Possession And Control Of The University Of Southern Mississippi, To Provide That The Department Of Finance And Administration Is Entitled To Defer To The Recommendation Of The University Of Southern Mississippi For The Terms Of The Sale Upon Approval Of The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning; To Require Each Public Postsecondary Educational Institution To Submit A Report To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning Or The Mississippi Community College Board, As Appropriate For The Respective Governing Board, Detailing The Postsecondary Educational Institution's Financial Literacy Education Activities Conducted During The Most Recently Completed Academic Year By October 1, 2026; To Require The Boards To Compile The Reports Received Into A Consolidated Report To Be Presented To The Chairpersons Of The House And Senate Universities And Colleges Committee By November 1, 2026; To Specify The Components Required To Be Included In The Consolidated Report By Identifying Which Financial Literacy Concepts Are Addressed Through Its Financial Literary Education Activities; And For Related Purposes.

Where it stands

Approved by Governor

April 8, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

SenateStage: Senate Conference Report Adopted · March 30, 2026

52

Yes

0

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

52 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Referred To Universities and Colleges

  2. Title Suff Do Pass

  3. Amended

  4. Passed As Amended

  5. Transmitted To Senate

  6. Referred To Universities and Colleges;Public Property

  7. DR - TSDPAA: UC To PP

  8. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

  9. Amended

  10. Passed As Amended

  11. Returned For Concurrence

  12. Decline to Concur/Invite Conf

  13. Conferees Named Scoggin,Holloway (76th),McGee

  14. Conferees Named Boyd,Sparks,DuPree

  15. Conference Report Filed

  16. Conference Report Filed

  17. Conference Report Adopted

  18. Conference Report Adopted

  19. Enrolled Bill Signed

  20. Enrolled Bill Signed

  21. Approved by Governor

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