MS HB1624

Appropriates $11,597,256.00 from the State General Fund and $2,621,303.00 from special funds to the Mississippi Library Commission for fiscal year 2011 (July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011).

Limits expenditures for salaries, wages, and fringe benefits to $2,215,829.00 and authorizes 52 permanent full-time positions.

Allocates $3,496,512.00 specifically for health insurance costs for full-time library staff in Mississippi public libraries.

Requires $1,000,000.00 minimum expenditure for the MAGNOLIA Database unless budget cuts necessitate pro rata reduction.

Establishes performance targets including 200 grants provided, 6,000,000 MAGNOLIA database searches, and 96% satisfaction rating for continuing education programs.