AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 73-21-97, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY TO ESTABLISH BY RULE AN ALTERNATIVE TO DISCIPLINE PROGRAM FOR LICENSEES WHO HAVE AN IMPAIRMENT AS A RESULT OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE OR A MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION; TO PROVIDE THAT PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM IS VOLUNTARY WITH THE LICENSEE, AND THE LICENSEE MUST ENTER THE PROGRAM BEFORE THE BOARD HOLDS A DISCIPLINARY ACTION HEARING REGARDING THE LICENSEE; TO PROVIDE THAT THE LICENSEE MAY BE REQUIRED TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE COST OF PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM, INCLUDING THE COST OF ANY CARE, COUNSELING, TREATMENT AND/OR EDUCATION RECEIVED BY THE LICENSEE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO DESIGNATE A SEGMENT OF MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY 537 LOCATED IN YAZOO COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AS THE "COLONEL DONNELL BERRY MEMORIAL HIGHWAY"; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 6 OF CHAPTER 3, LAWS OF FIRST EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF 2025, TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT AUTHORIZED FOR THE ANNUAL SALARY OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE ATHLETIC COMMISSION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026; TO AMEND SECTION 3 OF CHAPTER 66, LAWS OF FIRST EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF 2025, TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZED HEAD COUNT FOR TIME LIMITED POSITIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026; TO AMEND SECTION 18 OF CHAPTER 86, LAWS OF FIRST EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF 2025, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS PROVIDED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 FROM THE STATE NG911 FUND FOR STARTUP COSTS FOR THE NEW STATE NG911 PROGRAM AT THE MISSISSIPPI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE GULF COAST RESTORATION REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LOAN ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS FOR ELIGIBLE PROJECTS IN THE GULF COAST REGION; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROGRAM SHALL BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION AND THE SOUTH MISSISSIPPI PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; TO CREATE A SPECIAL FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY TO BE DESIGNATED AS THE GULF COAST RESTORATION REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM FUND; TO PROVIDE THAT MONIES IN THE REVOLVING FUND SHALL BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE DISTRICT, AND SHALL BE USED, ONLY UPON APPROPRIATION BY THE LEGISLATURE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LOAN ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS FOR ELIGIBLE PROJECTS, WHICH SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE LEGISLATURE BY SEPARATE LINE ITEMS IN AN APPROPRIATION BILL; TO PROVIDE THAT AFTER THE MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HAS PRESENTED THE LEGISLATURE WITH THE APPLICATIONS FOR ASSISTANCE AND ITS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS FROM THE GULF COAST RESTORATION FUND (GCRF), THE LEGISLATURE MAY AUTHORIZE LOAN ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS FOR INDIVIDUAL ELIGIBLE PROJECTS UNDER THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT THE LEGISLATURE SHALL DETERMINE THE INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS FOR WHICH LOAN ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED UNDER THIS ACT BY SEPARATE LINE ITEMS IN THE APPROPRIATION BILL FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION; TO PROVIDE THAT AN ELIGIBLE APPLICANT MAY RECEIVE LOAN ASSISTANCE UNDER THIS ACT IN ADDITION TO RECEIVING ASSISTANCE FROM THE GCRF, AND AN ELIGIBLE APPLICANT MAY RECEIVE LOAN ASSISTANCE UNDER THIS ACT WITHOUT RECEIVING ASSISTANCE FROM THE GCRF; TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS NOT A REQUIREMENT THAT AN ELIGIBLE APPLICANT BE A RECIPIENT OF ASSISTANCE FROM THE GCRF IN ORDER TO RECEIVE LOAN ASSISTANCE UNDER THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PROVIDE THE DISTRICT WITH MONIES FROM THE REVOLVING FUND THAT ARE SUFFICIENT TO MAKE THE LOAN ASSISTANCE THAT HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED BY THE LEGISLATURE IN THE APPROPRIATION BILL; TO PROVIDE THAT THE INTEREST RATE ON LOANS MADE UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE DISTRICT, BUT NOT MORE THAN THREE AND ONE HALF PERCENT PER ANNUM FIXED INTEREST RATE; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DISTRICT SHALL ADMINISTER THE LOANS MADE UNDER THIS ACT BY DISTRIBUTING THE FUNDS TO THE RECIPIENTS AND RECEIVING THE REPAYMENTS OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST DERIVED FROM LOANS, WHICH SHALL BE DEPOSITED IN THE REVOLVING FUND TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL LOAN ASSISTANCE; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PROMULGATE SUCH RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES AS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSES OF THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT ALL EXPENSES OF THE DEPARTMENT IN CARRYING OUT ITS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THIS ACT SHALL BE PAID FROM FUNDS IN THE REVOLVING FUND; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO FILE AN ANNUAL REPORT WITH THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE, THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, THE CHAIRS OF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE, AND THE LEGISLATIVE BUDGET OFFICE NOT LATER THAN DECEMBER 1 OF EACH YEAR, WHICH SHALL INCLUDE DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING CERTAIN SPECIFIC AREAS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO DIRECT THE STATE FISCAL OFFICER TO TRANSFER $10,017,755.00 FROM THE CAPITAL EXPENSE FUND TO THE MISSISSIPPI MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION GRANT FUND UPON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 27-105-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DEFINE THE TERMS "POOLED INVESTMENT VEHICLE," "STATE AGENCY" AND "STATE FISCAL OFFICER"; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 27-105-32, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE STATE TREASURER TO ANNUALLY REVIEW EACH PUBLIC FUND, ACCOUNT OR TRUST THAT RECEIVES INTEREST ALLOCATION FROM A POOLED INVESTMENT VEHICLE TO DETERMINE IF THE FUND, ACCOUNT OR TRUST THAT RECEIVES INTEREST HAD NO TRANSACTIONAL ACTIVITY, OTHER THAN THE RECEIPT OF INTEREST WITHIN THE PRIOR FISCAL YEAR; TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE TREASURER TO PRECLUDE CERTAIN FUNDS, ACCOUNTS OR TRUSTS FROM RECEIVED INTEREST; TO DIRECT CERTAIN FUNDS TO BE CLOSED OR CONSOLIDATED WITHIN THE STATE TREASURY; TO AMEND SECTION 27-105-33, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE AN EXCEPTION TO THE INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS OF THIS CHAPTER UPON A DEMONSTRATION OF SUFFICIENT JUSTIFICATION; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 27-105-34, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE EACH STATE AGENCY TO REVIEW ITS FUNDS, ACCOUNTS AND TRUSTS WITHIN AND OUTSIDE OF THE STATE TREASURY AND REPORT CERTAIN INFORMATION TO THE TREASURER; TO REQUIRE THE TREASURER TO REPORT CERTAIN COMPILED INFORMATION TO THE LEGISLATIVE BUDGET OFFICE AND THE SENATE AND HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SERVICES OFFICE; TO AMEND SECTION 27-105-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 27-104-203, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST A STATE AGENCY CHARGING ANOTHER STATE AGENCY A FEE FOR ANY AGENCY FOR THE SHORT-TERM RENTAL AT EVENT SPACE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE RETURN OF UNEXPENDED, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FUNDS AND UNEXPENDED INTEREST EARNED ON THOSE FUNDS TO THE CAPITAL EXPENSE FUND; TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR WITHHOLDING A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF THE PAYMENTS AND ALLOCATIONS TO A MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY UNDER SECTION 27-65-75 TO RECOVER FUNDS OWED TO THE CAPITAL EXPENSE FUND UNDER THIS ACT WHERE A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY FAILS TO RETURN SUCH FUNDS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 27-65-75, 27-104-371, 27-104-373 AND 27-104-375, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 10 OF CHAPTER 534, LAWS OF 2024, AS AMENDED BY SECTION 3 OF CHAPTER 510, LAWS OF 2025, TO REVISE A THE PURPOSES OF CERTAIN PROJECTS FUNDED WITH MONIES DISBURSED FROM THE 2024 LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 4 OF CHAPTER 549, LAWS OF 2023, AS AMENDED BY SECTION 2 OF CHAPTER 510, LAWS OF 2024, TO REVISE THE PURPOSE OF A CERTAIN PROJECT FUNDED WITH MONIES DISBURSED FROM THE 2022 IHL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 5 OF CHAPTER 534, LAWS OF 2024, AS AMENDED BY SECTION 1 OF CHAPTER 510, LAWS OF 2025, TO REVISE THE PURPOSE OF A PROJECT FUNDED WITH MONIES DISBURSED FROM THE 2022 IHL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 28 OF CHAPTER 549, LAWS OF 2023, AS AMENDED BY SECTION 1 OF CHAPTER 510, LAWS OF 2024, TO REVISE THE PURPOSES OF CERTAIN PROJECTS FUNDED WITH MONIES DISBURSED FROM THE 2023 LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 27-104-371, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE PURPOSES OF CERTAIN PROJECTS FUNDED WITH MONIES DISBURSED FROM THE 2022 LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS FUND; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 9-1-36, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES OPERATING ALLOWANCES FOR JUDGES, FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 9-21-45, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM OPERATION FUND, FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 25-7-3, 25-7-9 AND 25-7-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDE FEE SCHEDULES FOR JUDICIAL CLERKS, FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 65-9-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SALARY OF THE STATE AID ENGINEER SHALL BE PAID A SALARY IN AN AMOUNT SET BY THE GOVERNOR, SUBJECT TO THE RULES, REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES OF THE STATE PERSONNEL BOARD; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

N ACT TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 1, CHAPTER 489, LAWS OF 2025, WHICH SETS FORTH THE AGENCIES THAT ADMINISTER CERTAIN GRANT FUNDS SUBJECT TO A REPORTING REQUIREMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, FOR POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 2, CHAPTER 489, LAWS OF 2025, TO ENUMERATE WHICH ENTITIES ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT UNDER THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 4, CHAPTER 509, LAWS OF 2024, AS AMENDED BY SECTION 3, CHAPTER 489, LAWS OF 2025, TO DIRECT CERTAIN AGENCIES TO NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION IF A SUBGRANTEE HAS NOT MADE A REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST IN TWO CONSECUTIVE REPORTING PERIODS; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO TRANSFER CERTAIN AVAILABLE FUNDS TO THE ARPA-MDOT MAINTENANCE PROJECT FUND; TO DIRECT THE STATE FISCAL OFFICER, ON OR AFTER SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS THAT ARE AVAILABLE OR UNEXPENDED UNDER CERTAIN PROGRAMS; TO DIRECT THE TRANSFER OF AVAILABLE OR UNEXPENDED FUNDS TO CERTAIN FUNDS WITHIN THE STATE TREASURY; TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE FISCAL OFFICER TO CLASSIFY AND TRANSFER THE REMAINING BALANCE, IF ANY, OF THE CORONAVIRUS STATE FISCAL RECOVERY FUND TO ASSIGN REMAINING FUNDS TO ELIGIBLE USES AT THE DIRECTION OF THE GOVERNOR IN ORDER TO FULLY EXPEND ALL CORONAVIRUS STATE FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS BY DECEMBER 31, 2026; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO REPORT ON CERTAIN TRANSFERS AND REMAINING FUNDS; TO PROVIDE THAT IN CARRYING OUT CERTAIN RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANY CONTRACT UNDER THE PURVIEW OF THE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT REVIEW BOARD, THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM ANY REQUIREMENT THAT THE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT REVIEW BOARD APPROVE ANY PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS OR PRE-APPROVE ANY SOLICITATION OF SUCH CONTRACTS; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 65-1-141.4, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CREATE A SPECIAL FUND WITHIN THE STATE TREASURY TO BE DESIGNATED AS THE ARPA-MDOT PROJECT LOST REVENUE FUND; TO CREATE A SPECIAL FUND WITHIN THE STATE TREASURY TO BE DESIGNATED AS THE ARPA-DFA-OFFICE OF INSURANCE LOST REVENUE FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 37-106-64, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS IN THE SKILLED NURSING HOME AND HOSPITAL NURSES RETENTION LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM SHALL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL A CERTAIN DATE; TO AMEND SECTION 37-153-63, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS PROVIDED BY THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND RETENTION ACT SHALL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL A CERTAIN DATE; TO REQUIRE EACH GRANT RECIPIENT TO CERTIFY THAT IF THE PROJECT IS NOT COMPLETED BY A CERTAIN DATE THAT THE GRANT RECIPIENT WILL COMPLETE THE PROJECT THROUGH OTHER FUNDS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-153-217, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS PROVIDED BY THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) NURSE/ALLIED HEALTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND RETENTION ACT SHALL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL A CERTAIN DATE; TO REQUIRE EACH GRANT RECIPIENT TO CERTIFY THAT IF THE PROJECT IS NOT COMPLETED BY A CERTAIN DATE THAT THE GRANT RECIPIENT WILL COMPLETE THE PROJECT THROUGH OTHER FUNDS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-185-21, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS IN THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM SHALL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL A CERTAIN DATE; TO REQUIRE EACH GRANT RECIPIENT TO CERTIFY THAT IF THE PROJECT IS NOT COMPLETED BY A CERTAIN DATE THAT THE GRANT RECIPIENT WILL COMPLETE THE PROJECT THROUGH OTHER FUNDS; TO EXTEND THE DATE OF REPEAL ON THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 37-185-31, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS IN THE MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM SHALL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL A CERTAIN DATE; TO REQUIRE EACH GRANT RECIPIENT TO CERTIFY THAT IF THE PROJECT IS NOT COMPLETED BY A CERTAIN DATE THAT THE GRANT RECIPIENT WILL COMPLETE THE PROJECT THROUGH OTHER FUNDS; TO EXTEND THE DATE OF REPEAL ON THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 41-3-16.1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS IN THE ARPA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM SHALL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL A CERTAIN DATE; TO REQUIRE EACH GRANT RECIPIENT TO CERTIFY THAT IF THE PROJECT IS NOT COMPLETED BY A CERTAIN DATE THAT THE GRANT RECIPIENT WILL COMPLETE THE PROJECT THROUGH OTHER FUNDS; TO EXTEND THE DATE OF REPEAL ON A SUBSECTION WITHIN THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 41-9-371, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS IN THE MISSISSIPPI HOSPITAL SUSTAINABILITY GRANT PROGRAM SHALL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL A CERTAIN DATE; TO AMEND SECTION 41-139-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS IN THE COVID-19 MISSISSIPPI LOCAL PROVIDER INNOVATION GRANT PROGRAM SHALL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL A CERTAIN DATE; TO AMEND SECTION 41-14-31, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS IN THE COVID-19 HOSPITAL EXPANDED CAPACITY PROGRAM SHALL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL A CERTAIN DATE; TO EXTEND THE DATE OF REPEAL ON THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 49-2-131, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS IN THE MISSISSIPPI MUNICIPALITY AND COUNTY WATER INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM SHALL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL A CERTAIN DATE; TO REQUIRE EACH GRANT RECIPIENT TO CERTIFY THAT IF THE PROJECT IS NOT COMPLETED BY A CERTAIN DATE THAT THE GRANT RECIPIENT WILL COMPLETE THE PROJECT THROUGH OTHER FUNDS; TO EXTEND THE DATE OF REPEAL ON A SUBSECTION WITHIN THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTIONS 57-123-7 AND 57-123-53, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN FUNDS PROVIDED TO DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATIONS SHALL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL A CERTAIN DATE; TO REQUIRE EACH GRANT RECIPIENT TO CERTIFY THAT IF THE PROJECT IS NOT COMPLETED BY A CERTAIN DATE THAT THE GRANT RECIPIENT WILL COMPLETE THE PROJECT THROUGH OTHER FUNDS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 27-103-131, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT IF A STATE AGENCY REFUSES OR FAILS TO FILE AN ORIGINAL BUDGET REQUEST WITHIN THIRTY CALENDAR DAYS AFTER THE DEADLINE DATE FOR FILING BUDGET REQUESTS, THE DIRECTOR OF THE AGENCY SHALL CONTRACT WITH A THIRD PARTY TO PREPARE A BUDGET REQUEST FOR THE AGENCY, WHICH MUST BE THREE PERCENT LOWER THAN THE AGENCY'S CURRENT BUDGET FROM STATE GENERAL FUNDS; TO REQUIRE THE CONTRACTOR TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT A BUDGET REQUEST FOR THE AGENCY TO THE LEGISLATIVE BUDGET OFFICE WITHIN THIRTY CALENDAR DAYS AFTER THE CONTRACT IS EXECUTED; IF THE CONTRACTOR DOES NOT SUBMIT THE AGENCY'S BUDGET REQUEST WITHIN THAT TIME, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION SHALL NOT ALLOW THE AGENCY TO EXPEND ITS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR APPROPRIATION UNTIL THE BUDGET REQUEST HAS BEEN SUBMITTED; TO PROVIDE THAT THE AGENCY SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING THE CONTRACTOR FOR PREPARING THE AGENCY'S BUDGET REQUEST; TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE AGENCY DOES NOT PAY THE CONTRACTOR WITHIN FORTY-FIVE CALENDAR DAYS, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION SHALL NOT ALLOW THE AGENCY TO EXPEND ITS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR APPROPRIATION UNTIL THE CONTRACTOR HAS BEEN PAID; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE ESTEEMED AND LAUDABLE LEGISLATIVE CAREER AND PUBLIC SERVICE OF THE MOST HONORABLE, DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN FROM TAYLORSVILLE, FORMER REPRESENTATIVE BLAINE H. "BO" EATON II.

AN ACT MAKING AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION OF CAPITAL EXPENSE FUNDS, EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT FUNDS AND SPECIAL FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026 AND 2027 TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES OF THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL; THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION; THE MISSISSIPPI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY; THE MISSISSIPPI STATE SUPREME COURT - ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF COURTS; THE MISSISSIPPI BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE; THE DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES; THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS AND MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS; THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES; THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH; THE MISSISSIPPI OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.