MS SB2886

Appropriates $289,223 from special funds in the State Treasury to the State Board of Funeral Services for fiscal year 2015 (July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015)

Authorizes 1 permanent full-time position for the agency

Provides $1,000 salary increases for full-time employees earning less than $30,000 annually who have not received a raise since July 1, 2010

Allows the board to escalate up to $100,000 from available funds to employ or contract with an investigator

Requires purchasing preference for Mississippi Industries for the Blind when bids are equal in price, quality, and service