MS HB1631

Appropriates $7,434,621.00 in special funds to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum Commission for fiscal year 2014 (July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014).

Authorizes 48 permanent full-time positions for the commission.

Requires the commission to maintain accounting and personnel records in the same format and detail as fiscal year 2013 and submit budget requests in comparable format for fiscal year 2015.

Directs the commission to give preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind when multiple bids are equal in price, quality, and service, or when purchases are made without competitive bidding.

Effective July 1, 2013.