MS HB1589

Appropriates $183,625 from special funds to the Mississippi State Board of Optometry for fiscal year 2023 (July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023)

Authorizes 1 permanent position and 0 time-limited positions for the agency

Requires the agency to maintain personnel expenditures within Legislative Budget Office limits and prohibits salary escalations without Department of Finance and Administration approval

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

Takes effect July 1, 2022