Senate Bill 2874 Summary

• Appropriates $669,136.00 from the State General Fund to the Mississippi Ethics Commission for fiscal year 2015 (July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015)

• Authorizes 6 permanent full-time positions for the Ethics Commission

• Requires the Commission to maintain accounting and personnel records in the same format and detail as Fiscal Year 2014, with comparable budget request submissions for Fiscal Year 2016

• Authorizes the Commission to purchase and pay premiums for casualty insurance on agency-owned and operated passenger vehicles

• Directs the Commission to give preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind when purchasing commodities or equipment if bids are equal in price, quality, and service