MS SB3171

Appropriates $361,352,921.00 from the State General Fund for paying bank service charges and maturing bonds plus interest on full faith and credit bonds of Mississippi falling due during Fiscal Year 2011 (July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011).

Appropriates an additional $83,535,523.00 from special source funds and interest earnings on bond proceeds for the same debt service purposes during Fiscal Year 2011.

Allocates $1,118,253.00 specifically for paying bank service charges, with itemized statements from banks required to be attached to State Treasurer requisitions.

Authorizes the State Treasurer to accept, budget, and expend excess funds from interest earnings on bond proceeds or loan repayments received pursuant to bond documents.

Includes provisions requiring state agencies to compile and publicly disclose cell phone usage records, establish criteria for efficient public information campaigns, and restricts hiring of former state retirees on contracts exceeding $20,000 annually without governing board approval.