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HB 1897·MS·house

Appropriation; Oil and Gas Board.

Signed into LawFiled Feb 16, 2026
Sponsor: Bounds
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Approved by Governor

Mar 25, 2026

Summary

The bill provides $2.2 million from the General Fund and $5.23 million from special funds to cover the State Oil and Gas Board’s operating costs for fiscal year 2027. Most of the money is earmarked for employee salaries, wages, fringe benefits and a $200,000 allocation for a comprehensive data‑management program. It also sets staffing limits, vacancy‑fund rules, and requires compliance with state personnel compensation guidelines.

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