Bill > HB1771

This bill appropriates $1,429,085,656 to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) for fiscal year 2026, covering operational expenses across multiple departments including Administration, Highways, and Aeronautics and Rails. The appropriation is broken down into specific budget categories: $62,779,875 for Administration and Other Expenses, $986,071,483 for Construction, $265,034,376 for Maintenance, $78,949,147 for Debt Service, and $36,230,775 for Aeronautics, Rails and other programs. The bill authorizes 2,698 permanent positions for the department and includes several specific provisions, such as transferring $650,000 to the Department of Agriculture for Beaver Control, $5 million to the Department of Public Safety's Commercial Transportation Enforcement Division, and mandating specific project planning and cost tracking protocols. Additionally, the bill requires MDOT to notify legislators about project awards, gives preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind in certain purchasing situations, and sets performance targets for various operational metrics like highway maintenance, bridge conditions, and website utilization. The bill also provides additional funding from special funds, including $250 million from the 2022 Capacity Project Fund and $60 million from the Emergency Road and Bridge Fund, with specific guidelines for expenditure and project planning.

Budget and Finance

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