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This bill is an appropriation act that allocates $4,318,811.00 to the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors for the fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026). The bill authorizes 18 permanent positions for the board and provides detailed guidelines for managing personnel expenses, including restrictions on salary increases and hiring. It specifies that up to $2,300,000 can be used for enforcement activities, collecting unpaid fines, and administrative collection costs. The bill also includes provisions requiring the board to maintain detailed accounting records, submit budget requests in a consistent format, and give preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind when purchasing commodities or equipment if bids are otherwise equal. Additionally, the bill emphasizes that the board must not incur obligations exceeding its appropriation, and funds will be disbursed by the State Treasurer through warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer. The appropriation will take effect on July 1, 2025, and will be automatically repealed on June 30, 2025.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/SB/SB3026.xml