Bill > SB3036

This bill provides a comprehensive appropriation for the Mississippi Gaming Commission's fiscal year 2026 budget, allocating $9,130,593.00 from the State General Fund and an additional $1,607,810.00 from a special fund in the State Treasury. The bill authorizes 119 permanent positions for the commission and includes detailed provisions about personnel spending, with instructions that salary increases must be carefully managed and cannot exceed previous fiscal year levels without legislative approval. The bill also specifies that a portion of the special fund money will come from seized gaming-related property and fees, which can be used for law enforcement resources and investigative purposes. Additionally, the legislation requires the Gaming Commission to maintain detailed accounting records, aims to achieve specific performance targets (such as regulating 26 casinos and generating $2 billion in riverboat gaming revenues), and allocates $75,000 to the Mississippi Council on Compulsive Gambling for crisis intervention services. The bill includes provisions preferencing Mississippi Industries for the Blind in procurement and emphasizes the importance of using appropriated funds efficiently and in compliance with state fiscal regulations.

Budget and Finance

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