Bill > HB1727

This bill provides a specific appropriation for the Grand Gulf Military Monument Commission for the fiscal year 2025-2026, allocating funds from two different sources to support the operation and maintenance of the military monument. The bill appropriates $269,654.00 from the State General Fund and an additional $108,294.00 from a special fund in the State Treasury. The legislation authorizes seven permanent positions for the commission and includes detailed provisions about personnel expenses, ensuring that salary increases and position escalations are carefully controlled and aligned with legislative intentions. The bill mandates that the commission maintain detailed accounting and personnel records, comply with state vehicle usage regulations, and prioritize bids from Mississippi Industries for the Blind when purchasing commodities or equipment. Additionally, the bill includes standard fiscal provisions requiring compliance with state spending limits, specifying how funds will be disbursed by the State Treasurer, and setting the effective date as July 1, 2025. The bill also includes a reappropriation of $273,499.00 from the Capital Expense Fund, which can only be used up to the unexpended balance from the previous fiscal year.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB1727.xml