Bill > SB3054

This bill provides additional appropriations from the Capital Expense Fund for various state agencies for fiscal years 2025 and 2026. Specifically, the bill allocates funds to the Office of the Attorney General totaling $1,151,842 across two fiscal periods, covering legal expenses related to several specific legal cases, including environmental disputes, civil rights litigation, and other legal matters. The Department of Corrections receives $4,314,425 for medical program expenses, while the Mississippi State Department of Health is allocated $4,091,381 for legal expenses associated with Jackson water litigation. The Department of Child Protection Services receives multiple appropriations totaling $11,824,687, which are designated for out-of-state therapeutic placements, salary and operational expenditures due to increased child custody cases, and temporary placement expenditures. Each appropriation is to be allocated by the Treasurer's Office and will be effective from July 1, 2025, and will be repealed on June 30, 2025. The bill reflects the state's commitment to funding critical legal and operational needs across several key government agencies.

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