MS HB1253

Establishes biennial (every two years) regular legislative sessions beginning in 2024, replacing the current annual sessions.

Sets biennial session length at 125 calendar days instead of the current 90-day regular sessions.

Updates budget and appropriations processes throughout Mississippi Code to operate on a biennium basis rather than fiscal year basis, affecting budget preparation, revenue estimates, and agency spending.

Modifies compensation and reporting requirements for state agencies, including salary increases and budget submissions to occur biennially starting in 2024.

Increases Youth Court Support Fund and Tony Gobar IACCII Fund appropriations from $2.5 million to $5 million per biennium beginning in 2024.