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This bill provides a comprehensive appropriation for the Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission for the fiscal year 2025-2026, allocating $6,039,432.00 from the State General Fund and an additional $25,000.00 from the Second Injury Fund to cover the agency's operational expenses. The bill authorizes 54 permanent positions for the agency and establishes detailed guidelines for managing personnel costs, ensuring that salary expenditures do not exceed budgeted amounts and that any new hires or position changes are carefully controlled. The legislation requires the agency to maintain detailed accounting records, implement a safety education and training program with the private sector, and achieve specific performance targets, such as resolving a targeted number of cases within various time frames and conducting reviews of self-insurance groups. The bill also includes provisions for preferential purchasing from Mississippi Industries for the Blind, establishes salary guidelines for commission members, and mandates compliance with state financial regulations. The appropriation will be in effect from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with the intent of supporting the agency's mission of managing workers' compensation cases and ensuring workplace safety.

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