Bill > SB3038

This bill appropriates $5,350,112.00 from the State General Fund to support the operations of the Mississippi State Personnel Board for the fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026). The bill authorizes 46 permanent positions for the agency and includes several important fiscal guidelines: the agency must ensure that personal services funds for the next fiscal year do not exceed current year appropriations, maintain detailed accounting records, and follow specific rules about using funds for staffing. The bill requires the State Personnel Board to publish projected annualized payroll costs and prohibits salary increases except for essential new hires if projected costs exceed budgeted amounts. Additionally, the bill includes provisions that give preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind when making purchases, ensures compliance with state spending regulations, and mandates that funds cannot be used to replace withdrawn federal or special funds. The appropriation will take effect on July 1, 2025, and will be automatically repealed on June 30, 2026, which is standard practice for annual budget bills.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/SB/SB3038.xml