MS HB1521

Appropriates $3,099,335 from special funds to the Mississippi Board of Nursing for fiscal year 2016 (July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016)

Authorizes 34 permanent full-time positions for the agency

Requires the agency to maintain personal services funding at fiscal year 2016 levels for fiscal year 2017 unless the Legislature adds new programs or positions

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

Prohibits the agency from incurring obligations or indebtedness exceeding the appropriation, with responsible officers held personally accountable for violations