HB 1546 Summary

• Appropriates $210,092.00 from the State General Fund for the Grand Gulf Military Monument Commission's operation and maintenance for fiscal year 2016 (July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016).

• Appropriates an additional $125,382.00 from special funds held in the State Treasury for the same purpose and period.

• Authorizes the commission to maintain 7 permanent full-time positions and 1 permanent part-time position.

• Requires the agency to maintain accounting and personnel records in the same format as fiscal year 2015 and submit future budget requests in comparable detail.

• Establishes standard provisions regarding proper use of state vehicles, compliance with procurement procedures, preference for Mississippi Industries for the Blind in purchasing, and prohibition on exceeding appropriations.