Bill > HB1757

This bill appropriates funding for the Office of the Attorney General in Mississippi for the fiscal year 2026, allocating a total of $40,040,960 from two sources: $30,390,232 from the State General Fund and $9,650,728 from special source funds. The bill authorizes 91 permanent full-time positions and 205 time-limited full-time positions, with detailed provisions governing personnel expenses, salary adjustments, and position escalations. The legislation includes specific performance targets for various divisions within the Attorney General's Office, such as litigation, opinions, insurance enforcement, and crime victims compensation. Additionally, the bill allocates funds for specific programs like the Prosecutors Training Division, Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement Unit, and various trust funds related to state prosecutorial and victims' support activities. The bill includes provisions preventing nepotism, ensuring funds are used only for authorized purposes, and giving preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind when purchasing commodities or equipment. The appropriation is intended to support the Office of the Attorney General's legal, investigative, and support functions for the upcoming fiscal year, with an effective date of July 1, 2025.

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