MS HB502

Revises the definition of "certified purchasing office" to require 100% of purchasing officials at state agency purchasing offices to hold certification from Mississippi's Basic or Advanced Purchasing Certification Program, in addition to national certification requirements.

Defines "Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent" as a state agency purchasing official holding certification from the Mississippi Basic Purchasing Certification Program.

Defines "Certified Mississippi Procurement Manager" as a state agency purchasing official holding certification from the Mississippi Advanced Purchasing Certification Program.

Directs the Office of Purchasing, Travel and Fleet Management to adopt regulations governing the Mississippi Purchasing Certification Program, which becomes mandatory for all purchasing officials at state agencies.

Requires state agency purchasing offices seeking certified status to achieve 100% participation and completion in the Mississippi Purchasing Certification Program; allows the office to set fees on participating state agencies to recover administration costs; effective July 1, 2013.