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This bill provides a comprehensive appropriation for the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station (MAFES) for the fiscal year 2026, allocating $24,543,567 from the State General Fund and an additional $10,495,120 from special source funds for operational expenses. The bill specifies that $1,350,000 of the special source funds will come from the Education Enhancement Fund, and includes provisions that prohibit using general funds to replace federal or other special funds for salaries. The legislation requires the agency to use funds efficiently, achieve specific performance targets across three research areas (Plant Systems, Animal Systems, and Health & Sustainable Communities), which include metrics like the number of scientist full-time equivalents, research publications, and funding ratios. The bill also mandates that MAFES submit a detailed budget request for the 2027 fiscal year, gives preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind when making purchases, and ensures compliance with state fiscal regulations. The appropriation will take effect on July 1, 2025, and provides guidelines for fund disbursement through the State Treasurer and State Fiscal Officer.

Budget and Finance

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