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House concurs with Senate changes to allow community colleges broader repair authority under public‑private partnerships
Summary
The House concurred with Senate modifications to Senate Bill 25‑18, expanding community colleges’ authority to undertake repairs and renovations costing up to $10 million without Bureau of Buildings approval; the bill passed 115–2.
The Mississippi House voted 115–2 to pass Senate Bill 25‑18, a measure that adjusts public‑private partnership and procurement authority for community colleges. The sponsor said the amendment allows community colleges to undertake repair and renovation projects in amounts from $1,000,000 up to $10,000,000 without having to route approvals through the Bureau of Buildings.
A floor explanation described the change as giving community colleges greater flexibility for campus repairs and renovations and noted the amendment followed a similar bill approved earlier this session. There was no extended debate on the floor; members moved for final passage after the sponsor’s explanation.
The House adopted the amendment offered and recorded final passage by a roll call of 115 yeas and 2 nays. Supporters characterized the change as an administrative simplification to speed campus maintenance and make smaller capital work more feasible at community colleges.
The sponsor clarified that the amendment is limited to project cost thresholds and does not create new eligibility categories or expand institutional authorities beyond the procurement pathway described.
