Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Forest and Wildlife Research Center.

SB 3058 appropriates $6,482,062 from the State General Fund and $1,375,700 from special funds (including $450,000 from the Education Enhancement Fund) to cover the operating costs of Mississippi State University’s Forest and Wildlife Research Center for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill specifies that general funds cannot replace federal or special funds already allocated for salaries, requires matching federal grants to be reported, and mandates that funds be used in compliance with existing state budget laws. It directly affects Mississippi State University’s research center operations and its funding sources, with no new policy changes beyond the allocation. The bill is procedural and focuses solely on funding the center’s ongoing maintenance and operations.