Appropriation; Personnel Board.

The bill's version label was updated from 'Committee Substitute' to 'As Passed the Senate,' reflecting its progression through the legislative process. No changes to the appropriation amount, scope, or any other substantive provision were made.

Total appropriation increased from $5,175,949 to $5,537,369, with General Funds rising from $4,248,151 to $4,348,003.

New Section 2 added a $164,000 appropriation from the Capital Expense Fund specifically for purchasing laptops and IT equipment.

Vacancy Funding amount increased from $245,584 to $345,436 to cover additional unfilled positions.

New Section 8 clarifies that the $164,000 IT fund must be drawn from the Capital Expense Fund and allocated by the State Treasurer.

Bill restructured from 2 sections into 10 sections, adding new provisions for accounting records, bid preferences for the Mississippi Industries for the Blind, and payment procedures.

Section 3 was split and renumbered, with new Section 3 focusing on Personal Services and Vacancy Funding definitions and usage restrictions.