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MS HB1551

Bill

Status

Passed

4/20/2015

Primary Sponsor

Herb Frierson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes $19,409,440 in special funds for the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District for fiscal year 2016 (July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016)

  • Approves 119 permanent full-time positions and 2 time-limited full-time positions for the district

  • Allocates $1,200,000 from the Capital Expense Fund for reconstruction of sea walls, attorneys' fees, and litigation-related damages

  • Provides $200,000 specifically for salary increases to fund overtime, callback, or standby pay

  • Requires the district to waive launch fees and give scheduling priority to ESPN Bass Masters Classic, FLW Major Open, and Catch A Dream Foundation Bass Classic events when bid by local government or nonprofit entities

Legislative Description

Appropriation; Pearl River Valley Water Supply District.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/20/2015

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/16/2015

Full Bill Text

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