Appropriation; Treasurer's Office.

This bill appropriates $6.66 million to cover the operating expenses of the Mississippi State Treasurer's Office for the 2025 fiscal year, including funding for 37 permanent staff positions. It establishes strict rules to prevent salary increases for current employees and mandates that any new hires be essential, while also requiring detailed financial record-keeping for future budget reviews. Additionally, the legislation allocates specific funds for prepaid college tuition programs and grants a purchasing preference to the Mississippi Industries for the Blind when bids are equal. The bill also includes standard provisions prohibiting the use of funds for attorney fees or payments to relatives of state officials.