MS HB1662

Appropriates $108,034,339 to the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport for fiscal year 2017 (July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017)

Authorizes 39 permanent full-time positions for the authority

Allocates $135,000 specifically for salary increases to fund overtime, callback, or standby pay

Requires the Port Authority to maintain complete accounting and personnel records at the same level of detail as fiscal year 2016

Grants purchasing preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind when bids are equal in price, quality, and service