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This bill appropriates funds for the Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, allocating $6,391,102 from the State General Fund for general expenses and $25,000 from the Second Injury Fund for specific payments related to worker's compensation claims. A significant portion of the appropriation, $5,226,929, is designated for "Personal Services," which includes salaries, wages, and fringe benefits for the commission's 53 permanent employees, with a specific amount set aside for "Vacancy Funding" to fill authorized but unfilled positions. The bill also outlines salary caps for key positions like the Commission Chairman, Commission Members, Administrative Law Judges, and the Executive Director, and requires these individuals to work full-time at the office. Furthermore, it mandates the commission to implement a safety education and training program through a contract with the private sector, maintain detailed accounting and personnel records, and strive to meet specific performance targets related to claim adjudication, self-insurance oversight, and medical cost containment, while also prioritizing purchases from the Mississippi Industries for the Blind when bids are equal. The bill emphasizes fiscal responsibility by ensuring no agency incurs obligations exceeding its appropriation and requires adherence to the Mississippi Performance Budget and Strategic Planning Act of 1994.

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