Bill > SB3056

This bill appropriates funds for the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, allocating $25,686,902.00 from the State General Fund and authorizing $10,542,565.00 from special source funds, including $1,350,000.00 from the Education Enhancement Fund. The bill also states that general funds will not be used to replace federal or other special funds for salaries and that any matching federal grants or donations should be accounted for under the special source funds. Furthermore, it outlines performance measures for the station, such as the number of scientist full-time equivalents (FTE), research publications, and the ratio of appropriated to extramural funds across plant systems, animal systems, and health & sustainable communities, requiring a report on progress towards these targets in the next fiscal year's budget request. The bill also includes provisions for prioritizing purchases from the Mississippi Industries for the Blind and ensures that expenditures do not exceed appropriations, holding responsible officers accountable.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3056.xml