Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1798: Appropriation; IHL to increase university faculty salaries closer to the SREB average.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1798 is a bill introduced in the Mississippi House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Appropriation; IHL to increase university faculty salaries closer to the SREB average. Primary sponsor: Jeffery Harness (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2026): Died In Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffery Harness | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 85 |
| Grace Butler-Washington | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Greg Holloway | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Thompson | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died In Committee
- Referred To Appropriations E;Appropriations A