MS SB3039

Appropriates $137,883 from the State Treasury to the Mississippi Board of Registered Professional Geologists for fiscal year 2023 (July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023)

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

Requires the agency to ensure personal services expenditures do not exceed appropriated amounts and prohibits salary actions if projected costs exceed annualized costs, except for essential new hires

Prohibits using general funds to replace withdrawn federal or special funds previously used for salaries

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