Bill > HB1730

This bill appropriates $6,631,277.00 to the State Oil and Gas Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. * **State Oil and Gas Board Operations:** $6,631,277.00 from special funds collected by or available to the department to cover the expenses of the department. * **Personnel:** The bill authorizes 35 permanent full-time positions. It also includes provisions regarding personal services expenditures, requiring them not to exceed Fiscal Year 2026 appropriated funds for Fiscal Year 2027 unless new programs or positions are added by the Legislature. Salary actions are restricted without approval, and general funds cannot replace federal or other special funds for salaries. * **Comprehensive Data Management Program:** The State Oil and Gas Board is authorized to receive, budget, and expend up to $200,000.00 from any source for this program, following Department of Finance and Administration rules. * **Procurement Preference:** The bill mandates a preference for purchases from the Mississippi Industries for the Blind when bids are equal or when purchases are made without competitive bids. * **Spending Compliance:** Funds appropriated must be expended in compliance with Section 27-104-25 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, prohibiting agencies from incurring obligations or indebtedness exceeding their appropriation.