MS HB1781

Appropriates $327,956.00 from the State General Fund and $519,160.00 from the Grand Gulf Military Monument Commission special fund for fiscal year 2025 (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025).

Authorizes 7 permanent positions for the Grand Gulf Military Monument Commission with restrictions on salary increases and salary actions unless new funds are available.

Allocates $400,000.00 from the Capital Expense Fund for repairs, renovations to park facilities, and equipment purchases.

Reappropriates $497,245.00 in unexpended Capital Expense Funds from prior fiscal year authorization under HB 1618 (2023) for the same purposes.

Establishes agency responsibilities for accounting, personnel records, motor vehicle use, competitive bidding preferences for Mississippi Industries for the Blind, and compliance with appropriations law.