HB 1730 Summary

• Appropriates $6,631,277.00 in special funds to the State Oil and Gas Board for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026).

• Authorizes 35 permanent full-time positions for the agency with restrictions on salary increases and escalations without Department of Finance and Administration approval.

• Requires the State Oil and Gas Board to maintain accounting and personnel records in the same format and detail as fiscal year 2025 and submit comparable budget requests.

• Authorizes the agency to receive and expend up to $200,000 from any source for the Comprehensive Data Management Program consistent with federal fund escalation.

• Establishes procurement preference for Mississippi Industries for the Blind when bids are equal in price, quality, and service, effective July 1, 2025.