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This bill provides a specific appropriation for the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. The bill allocates $643,363.00 from the State General Fund and an additional $109,286.00 from the State Treasury to support the commission's operations. The legislation authorizes four permanent staff positions and sets clear guidelines for financial management, including requirements to maintain detailed accounting and personnel records consistent with the previous fiscal year's format. The bill includes provisions ensuring that if multiple bids are received for purchases, preference should be given to the Mississippi Industries for the Blind when all other factors are equal. Additionally, the bill mandates that the agency comply with state spending regulations, prohibiting the incurrence of obligations or indebtedness beyond their appropriated funds. The appropriation will become effective on July 1, 2025, and will be automatically repealed on June 30, 2025, which is standard practice for annual appropriation bills.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/SB/SB3015.xml