MS HB1636

Appropriates $24,764.00 from the State General Fund to the Mississippi River Parkway Commission for fiscal year 2011 (July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011).

Requires the Commission to maintain complete accounting and personnel records in the same format and level of detail as Fiscal Year 2010 and submit comparable budget requests.

Directs the agency to give preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind when purchasing commodities or equipment with equal bids or when making purchases without competitive bidding.

Requires the agency to compile and publicly release cell phone usage records for all cellular devices assigned to officers and employees.

Establishes legislative intent for state agencies to develop campaign goals, evaluate advertising effectiveness, seek public service announcements, justify professional expenses, and utilize Mississippi-owned media companies when feasible.