Appropriation; Secretary of State.

This bill appropriates approximately $38.7 million from state funds to cover the operating expenses of the Mississippi Secretary of State's office for the 2025 fiscal year. The funding supports a specific workforce of 96 permanent and 12 temporary positions while establishing strict rules to prevent salary increases for current employees and requiring written approval for any pay escalations. Additionally, the legislation sets performance targets for elections, business services, and public lands management, and allocates specific amounts for litigation costs, voter system bonds, and land records maintenance.