Bill > SB3076

This bill appropriates $367,353,926.00 to the Office of State Aid Road Construction of the Mississippi Department of Transportation for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, to cover expenses for state aid road construction. A significant portion of these funds, specifically $5,351,418.00, is designated for "Personal Services," which includes employee salaries, wages, and fringe benefits, with a specific allocation for "Vacancy Funding" to fill authorized but unfilled positions. The bill also earmarks $55,000,000.00 for replacing structurally deficient bridges under the Local System Bridge Program (LSBP) and allows up to $500,000.00 from reimbursements by the Mississippi Development Authority for administrative and engineering services to political subdivisions to be deposited into a dedicated fund. Furthermore, it outlines performance measures for the agency, requires notification to legislators regarding project awards and ceremonies, permits the use of funds for bridge inspections to comply with federal standards, and establishes procedures for competitive bidding on contracts administered by the office. The bill also allows for transfers between special funds under the control of State Aid Road, up to 20% of the total allocated funds, with prior notification to state officials, and mandates preference for the Mississippi Industries for the Blind in purchasing commodities and equipment. Finally, it emphasizes that all expenditures must comply with existing laws regarding appropriations and indebtedness.

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