MS HB1590

Appropriates $322,025 from special funds to the Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy for fiscal year 2023 (July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023)

Authorizes 3 permanent positions and 0 time-limited positions for the board

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

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

Requires the agency to maintain detailed accounting and personnel records comparable to fiscal year 2022 and submit budget requests in the same format used for fiscal year 2023