MS HB1642

Appropriates $2,269,187.00 from the State General Fund for the Public Utilities Staff for fiscal year 2020 (July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020).

Authorizes 28 permanent full-time positions for the Public Utilities Staff.

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

Requires the Public Utilities Staff to maintain accounting and personnel records in the same format and level of detail as fiscal year 2019, and requires comparable budget request submission for fiscal year 2021.

Establishes that Mississippi Industries for the Blind shall be given preference in competitive bidding and non-competitive purchases when all factors (price, quality, service) are equal.