Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 562: Upskill Mississippi Grant Program; establish to provide last-dollar tuition assistance at community colleges for certain programs.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 562 is a bill introduced in the Mississippi House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Upskill Mississippi Grant Program; establish to provide last-dollar tuition assistance at community colleges for certain programs. Primary sponsor: Donnie Bell (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): Approved by Governor.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donnie Bell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Rodney Hall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Omeria Scott | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by Governor
- Enrolled Bill Signed
- Enrolled Bill Signed
- Unanimous Consent Granted
- Conference Report Adopted
- Conference Report Adopted
- Unanimous Consent Granted
- Conference Report Filed
- Conference Report Filed
- Conferees Named Boyd,Sparks,McCaughn
- Conferees Named Bell (21st),Scoggin,Oliver
- Decline to Concur/Invite Conf
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