Bill > HB1738

This bill is an appropriations act that allocates $27,714,782.00 to the Yellow Creek State Inland Port Authority for the fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026), specifying key financial and operational guidelines. The bill authorizes 17 permanent positions for the Authority and explicitly allocates $15 million for capital projects and $50,000 for overtime and callback pay. The Legislature intends that the Authority maintain detailed accounting and personnel records comparable to the previous fiscal year and submit future budget requests with similar documentation. The bill also includes a preference clause mandating that when purchasing commodities or equipment, if bids are equal, preference should be given to Mississippi Industries for the Blind. Additionally, the bill emphasizes that the Authority must not incur obligations or indebtedness beyond its appropriation, with officers being personally responsible for adherence to this requirement. The appropriated funds will be disbursed through bank checks signed by proper officers, and the act will become effective on July 1, 2025.

Budget and Finance

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB1738.xml