MS HB1135

Establishes that the Personal Services Contract Review Board must promulgate rules and regulations governing the procurement of advertising by state agencies, including purchases of promotional space or time in newspapers, radio, television, billboards, pamphlets, magazines, and Internet media.

Requires the board to review all proposed state agency advertising contracts prior to their becoming effective to ensure compliance with board regulations and statutory requirements.

Defines "advertising" to include state agency purchases of promotional materials for programs or activities, but excludes classified job advertisements and legal notices in newspapers of general circulation.

Applies advertising procurement regulations to all state agency advertising purchases without regard to the purchase value or amount.

Takes effect July 1, 2015.