Bill > HB1934

This bill appropriates funds for the Mississippi Arts Commission for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, allocating $1,686,731 from the State General Fund and $2,699,838 from special funds, including $1,490,000 from the Education Enhancement Fund for specific educational and arts programs. A significant portion of these funds, totaling $1,168,500, is designated for "Personal Services," which covers employee salaries, wages, and fringe benefits, with strict guidelines on its use and a cap on the authorized headcount of 11 permanent and 2 time-limited positions. The bill also reappropriates $3,600,000 from the Capital Expense Fund for the Building Fund for the Arts, with the caveat that expenditures cannot exceed unexpended balances from the previous fiscal year. Additionally, it mandates that the Arts Commission maintain detailed accounting and personnel records, prioritizes purchases from Mississippi Industries for the Blind when bids are equal, and ensures that no state agency incurs obligations exceeding its appropriation, holding responsible officers accountable. The Arts Commission is also permitted to use up to one percent of funds from the Building Fund for the Arts to cover administrative costs for its grant program.

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