Bill > HB1730

This bill appropriates $6,631,277 in special funds for the Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board's operational expenses for Fiscal Year 2026, starting July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. The bill authorizes 35 full-time permanent positions for the agency and includes several important provisions governing the use of these funds, such as restrictions on salary increases and personal service expenditures. The bill mandates that the agency maintain detailed accounting and personnel records, submit budget requests in a comparable format to previous years, and comply with state financial regulations. Additionally, the bill allows the State Oil and Gas Board to receive and expend up to $200,000 for a Comprehensive Data Management Program and provides a procurement preference for Mississippi Industries for the Blind when receiving competitive bids. The legislation also emphasizes that agencies should not incur obligations or indebtedness beyond their appropriations, with responsible officers being held accountable for any violations. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Budget and Finance

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB1730.xml