MS HB1442

Requires the Personal Service Contract Review Board to establish rules and regulations for procurement of all state agency advertising, defined as purchases of promotional space or time in media to promote agency programs or activities.

Applies advertising procurement regulations to all state agencies regardless of purchase value, and requires board review of all proposed state agency advertising contracts before they become effective to ensure compliance.

Excludes classified employment advertisements and legal notices in newspapers from the advertising procurement requirements.

Takes effect July 1, 2016.