MS HB1639

Appropriates $12,213,658.00 from the state general fund to the Mississippi Department of Insurance for fiscal year 2020 (July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020).

Authorizes 141 permanent full-time positions, 1 time-limited full-time position, and 2 time-limited part-time positions for the department.

Provides up to 3% pay increase to the realignment component of the Variable Compensation Plan for all full-time employees, excluding agency heads and board/commission members.

Allocates $250,000 to the State Fire Marshal's Office for fire safety prevention, supplies, materials, smoke alarms, and public service announcements.

Appropriates $3,500,000 from special funds for the Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program, including $150,000 each for fire trucks for Inverness Fire Department and Decatur Fire Department to service community colleges.