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This bill provides appropriations for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety for the fiscal year 2026, allocating a total of $269,944,252 from various funding sources. The bill authorizes 1,671 permanent and 74 time-limited positions for the department and sets specific performance targets across multiple divisions, including enforcement, driver services, forensic analysis, and homeland security. Key provisions include restrictions on salary increases, guidelines for fund transfers between divisions, and specific allocations for specialized programs such as human trafficking coordination, school safety, and crime prevention. The bill allows the department to receive additional funds from sources like the Department of Transportation and permits expenditures for equipment upgrades, clothing for non-uniform law enforcement officers, and technology improvements. The legislation also mandates detailed reporting requirements, including an annual report on aircraft transportation of non-department personnel and maintaining comprehensive accounting records. The appropriation covers various operational aspects of the department, from training academies and drug enforcement to emergency telecommunications and forensic pathology, with specific performance metrics for each area. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2025, and will be in force until June 30, 2026.

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