Appropriation; Foresters, Board of Registration for.

HB 4 appropriates $62,755 from state funds to cover the operating expenses of Mississippi's State Board of Registration for Foresters for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill specifically allocates $18,626 for upgrading the board's licensing system database. It also requires the board to give preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind when purchasing goods or equipment, following standard competitive bidding procedures. The funds must be spent within the approved budget, with strict record-keeping requirements.