MS SB3073

Appropriates $1,336,102 from the State General Fund to the Mississippi Board of Animal Health for fiscal year 2012 (July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012)

Authorizes $637,421 in special source funds for the Board's expenses during the same fiscal year

Authorizes 21 permanent full-time positions and 5 time-limited full-time positions for the agency

Requires contracts with retired state employees exceeding $20,000 annually to receive prior approval from the agency's governing board, with written reports submitted to Appropriations Committee leadership

Mandates preference for Mississippi Industries for the Blind when bids are equal in price, quality, and service for commodity or equipment purchases