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MS SB2866

Bill

Status

Passed

4/19/2015

Primary Sponsor

Eugene Clarke

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $6,102,859.00 in special funds to the Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission for fiscal year 2016 (July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016).

  • Authorizes 57 permanent full-time positions for the Commission.

  • Directs the Commission to enter into a contract with the private industrial sector to implement a safety education and training program.

  • Permits the Commission to transfer up to $200,000 from the Administrative Expense Fund to the Second Injury Fund and up to $150,000 to the Insurance Integrity Enforcement Bureau in the Attorney General's office.

  • Requires preference in Commission procurement to Mississippi Industries for the Blind when bids are equal in price, quality, and service.

Legislative Description

Appropriation; Workers' Compensation Commission.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/19/2015

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/18/2015

Full Bill Text

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