Appropriation; Tax Appeals Board.

SB 3043 appropriates $666,684 from the State General Fund to cover the Board of Tax Appeals' expenses for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill authorizes six permanent staff positions and strictly limits personnel spending to prevent salary increases for current employees, requiring funds to fill vacancies instead. It mandates detailed accounting records and compliance with existing laws on budgeting and spending limits (Mississippi Code §27-104-25). The bill focuses solely on funding the Board’s operations without altering tax policies or creating new programs.