MS SB2861

Appropriates $668,799.00 from the State General Fund to the Mississippi Ethics Commission for fiscal year 2016 (July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016).

Authorizes 6 permanent full-time positions for the Ethics Commission.

Requires the Ethics Commission to maintain complete accounting and personnel records in the same format and detail as fiscal year 2015, with comparable budget request submissions for fiscal year 2017.

Gives preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind when the agency receives multiple equal bids for commodities or equipment purchases.

Authorizes the Ethics Commission to purchase casualty insurance premiums for agency-owned and operated passenger vehicles.