MS SB2038

Appropriates $666,936.00 from the State General Fund to the Board of Tax Appeals for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026).

Allocates $586,081.00 for Personal Services including employee salaries, wages, fringe benefits, and vacancy funding for 6 permanent authorized positions.

Requires the Board of Tax Appeals to maintain accounting and personnel records in the same format and detail as fiscal year 2025, with budget requests for fiscal year 2027 submitted in comparable format.

Directs that when multiple bids are equal in price, quality, and service, preference shall be given to Mississippi Industries for the Blind.

Establishes conditions for personnel actions, vacancy funding usage, and salary escalations under the Variable Compensation Plan with oversight by the State Personnel Board and Department of Finance and Administration.