MS SB3035

Appropriates $273,109 in special funds to the Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors for fiscal year 2023 (July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023)

Authorizes 2 permanent positions and 0 time-limited positions for the board

Prohibits using general funds to replace withdrawn federal or special funds previously used for authorized salaries

Requires the board to maintain complete accounting and personnel records in the same format as fiscal year 2022 and submit budget requests for fiscal year 2024 in comparable detail

Mandates preference for Mississippi Industries for the Blind when bids are equal in price, quality, and service, or when purchases are made without competitive bids