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This bill appropriates $235,736,074.00 to the Office of State Aid Road Construction of the Mississippi Department of Transportation for the fiscal year 2026, with specific allocations and guidelines for spending. The bill provides $5,257,310.00 for personal services, authorizing 54 permanent headcount positions and establishing detailed rules for salary and personnel management, including provisions for vacancy funding and compliance with the State Personnel Board's Variable Compensation Plan. The legislation allocates $55,000,000.00 specifically for replacing structurally deficient bridges under the Local System Bridge Program (LSBP) and allows up to $500,000.00 to be used for administrative reimbursements from the Mississippi Development Authority. The bill also sets performance targets for the agency, including goals for project completion, bridge repairs, and administrative efficiency, and requires the agency to notify legislators about project awards in their districts. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for budget transfers, bidding processes, and compliance with state financial regulations, with the appropriation set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Budget and Finance

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