MS SB3048

Appropriates $12,139,077.00 in special funds to the State Department of Banking and Consumer Finance for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026).

Authorizes 84 permanent positions and 0 time-limited positions for the department.

Restricts personal services spending for fiscal year 2027 to not exceed fiscal year 2026 appropriated amounts unless new programs or positions are added by the Legislature.

Requires the agency to maintain accounting and personnel records in the same format and detail as fiscal year 2025, and to submit fiscal year 2027 budget requests in comparable format and detail.

Directs the department to give preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind when receiving equal bids on commodities and equipment purchases.