Appropriation; Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority.

This Mississippi bill provides $164,556 in general funds and authorizes $342,584 in special funds for the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority to operate during fiscal year 2025. The legislation authorizes three permanent staff positions and includes standard financial rules, such as prohibiting the use of state vehicles for non-official purposes and requiring the agency to give purchasing preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind when bids are equal. It also mandates that the agency maintain detailed accounting records similar to the previous year and submit its 2026 budget request in a comparable format. The bill sets a deadline for spending the funds and holds responsible officers accountable for any financial obligations that exceed the approved appropriation.