HB1488Introduced in the House
University of Southern Mississippi; authorize to sell or enter long term lease for use of university property.
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.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael McLendon | 1 | Yes |
| Theresa Gillespie Isom | 2 | Yes |
| Kathy Chism | 3 | Yes |
| Rita Potts Parks | 4 | Yes |
| Daniel Sparks | 5 | Yes |
| Chad Mcmahan | 6 | Yes |
| Hob Bryan | 7 | Yes |
| Benjamin Suber | 8 | Yes |
| Nicole Boyd | 9 | Yes |
| Neil Whaley | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred To Universities and Colleges
Title Suff Do Pass
Amended
Passed As Amended
Transmitted To Senate
Referred To Universities and Colleges;Public Property
DR - TSDPAA: UC To PP
Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
Amended
Passed As Amended
Returned For Concurrence
Decline to Concur/Invite Conf
Conferees Named Scoggin,Holloway (76th),McGee
Conferees Named Boyd,Sparks,DuPree
Conference Report Filed
Conference Report Filed
Conference Report Adopted
Conference Report Adopted
Enrolled Bill Signed
Enrolled Bill Signed
Approved by Governor
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