MS HB1489

Appropriates $1,669,649.00 from the Real Estate License Fund to the Mississippi Real Estate Commission for fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018), authorizing 16 permanent full-time positions.

Appropriates $433,150.00 from the Real Estate Appraisal License Fund to the Mississippi Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board for fiscal year 2018, authorizing 4 permanent full-time positions.

Requires both agencies to maintain fiscal year 2019 personal services funding at or below fiscal year 2018 levels unless the legislature adds new programs or positions, with the State Personnel Board monitoring compliance.

Prohibits use of appropriated general funds to replace withdrawn federal or special funds for salaries, and requires compliance with IRS Publication 15-A regarding contract employee reporting.

Takes effect July 1, 2017 and requires both agencies to maintain accounting records and submit fiscal year 2019 budget requests in the same format and detail level as fiscal year 2018.