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This bill appropriates funds for the Mississippi Department of Tourism for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, totaling over $28 million from various sources including the State General Fund, the State Treasury, and transfers from the Mississippi Development Authority and the Mississippi Department of Transportation. A significant portion of these funds, over $3.1 million, is designated for "Personal Services," which covers employee salaries, wages, and fringe benefits, with specific provisions for headcount and adherence to the Variable Compensation Plan. The bill also outlines allocations for tourism advertising and promotion, grant development awards, and support for specific heritage areas and events, while emphasizing the importance of maintaining complete accounting records and complying with state procurement preferences for the Mississippi Industries for the Blind. Importantly, this act is contingent on the passage of Senate Bill 2016, which establishes the Mississippi Department of Tourism, and will take effect on July 1, 2026, with a repealed date of June 30, 2026, indicating a potential technical error in the provided text regarding the repeal date.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3102.xml