HB1553

Alcorn State University Biotechnology Building; name as the "Willie L. Simmons Biotechnology Building".

Failed·3/3/26

Renames the Alcorn State University Biotechnology Building as the "Willie L. Simmons Biotechnology Building".

Mississippi House Bill 1553 renames the Alcorn State University Biotechnology Building as the "Willie L. Simmons Biotechnology Building." The bill requires the Department of Finance and Administration to create a plaque detailing Willie L. Simmons' background and contributions to Alcorn State University and Mississippi. The act takes effect from July 1, 2026, pending approval by the Institutions of Higher Learning.

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Roll Call Votes

House Passed

120 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

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History

Mar 3

Senate

Died In Committee

Feb 17

Senate

Referred To Universities and Colleges

Feb 6

House

Transmitted To Senate