Bill > HB1923

This bill appropriates $175,312 from special funds in the State Treasury to the Mississippi Athletic Commission Fund to cover its expenses for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. Of this total, $58,867 is specifically allocated for "Personal Services," which includes employee salaries, wages, and fringe benefits, and this amount is restricted from being transferred to other expenditure categories. The bill also outlines that the Commission is authorized to have one permanent employee and details requirements for managing personnel costs, including compliance with the Variable Compensation Plan and ensuring that salary actions do not exceed the appropriated funds. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining detailed accounting and personnel records, submitting budget requests in a comparable format to the previous year, giving preference to the Mississippi Industries for the Blind for purchases, and ensuring that no state agency incurs obligations exceeding its appropriation. The Chairman of the Commission will serve as the ex officio recorder of permits and licenses and will receive an annual salary of $43,060 for these duties. The act will take effect on July 1, 2026.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1923.xml