MS HB1560

Appropriates $2,464,413.00 from the Public Utilities Staff Regulation Fund for the Public Utilities Staff for fiscal year 2016 (July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016).

Authorizes 28 permanent full-time positions for the agency with no part-time or time-limited positions.

Requires the State Personnel Board to ensure that fiscal year 2017 "Personal Services" appropriations do not exceed fiscal year 2016 levels unless new programs or positions are added by the Legislature.

Prohibits general funds from replacing withdrawn federal or special funds used for salaries and requires compliance with IRS Publication 15-A regarding contract employee reporting.

Takes effect July 1, 2015.