MS SB2408

Amends Section 47-5-357 of Mississippi Code to allow the Department of Finance and Administration and Department of Corrections to establish a leasing policy for agricultural equipment used in prison agricultural enterprises.

The leasing policy may exempt agricultural equipment from standard bid requirements due to the unique and time-sensitive nature of growing and harvesting prison agricultural products.

Maintains existing authority to establish a purchasing policy that exempts commodities, items, and services needed for efficient management of prison agricultural enterprises from bid requirements.

Requires the Department of Finance and Administration to document exempted commodities, items, services, and equipment in its official minutes.

Effective date of July 1, 2022.