MS SB2882

Appropriates $397,674.00 from the State General Fund for the Commission on Judicial Performance for fiscal year 2017 (July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017).

Appropriates an additional $50,000.00 from the Supreme Court's Judicial Operations Fund for the same period.

Authorizes 5 permanent full-time positions for the Commission on Judicial Performance.

Requires the Commission to maintain accounting and personnel records in the same format and level of detail as Fiscal Year 2016 and submit comparable budget requests for Fiscal Year 2018.

Provides preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind when purchasing commodities or equipment if bids are equal in price, quality, and service.