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This bill is an appropriation measure for the Mississippi Athletic Commission (MAC) for the fiscal year 2026, allocating $166,093.00 from the State Treasury to cover the commission's operational expenses. The bill authorizes one permanent headcount for the agency and provides detailed guidelines for managing personnel and financial resources. It specifies that the Commission's chairman will receive an annual salary of $43,060.00 and serves as the ex officio recorder of permits and licenses. The legislation includes several important provisions: it requires the agency to maintain detailed accounting and personnel records, ensures that personnel expenses do not exceed budgeted amounts, and mandates compliance with state fiscal regulations. The bill also includes a preference provision for purchasing from Mississippi Industries for the Blind when comparing equal bids and emphasizes that no state agency should incur obligations beyond their appropriation. Notably, the appropriation is intended to support the Mississippi Athletic Commission's operations from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with the act taking effect on July 1, 2025.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB1756.xml