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House rejects amendment to divert leftover MAICU funds to Tougaloo College
Summary
An amendment to reallocate roughly $300,000 of MAICU (independent college) reappropriated funds to Tougaloo College for a water/sewer project failed on the floor, 40-71; proponents said the money was already earmarked to independent colleges and Tougaloo had a ready plan to spend it before the deadline.
An attempt to reallocate a small remaining balance of private-college (MAICU) reappropriation dollars to Tougaloo College failed on the House floor. Representative (S34) proposed language that would allow Tougaloo to use approximately $300,000 for a preplanned water and sewer phase, arguing the college could obligate the funds before the spending deadline.
Floor debate centered on whether the money was already committed and whether adding a reverse repealer or other language would force a conference. Proponents argued the outlay was modest and could meet deadlines; opponents said the bill is a reappropriation of previously allocated funds and reallocation would require further conference action. The amendment failed on a roll-call, 40 ayes to 71 nays.
