MS SB3042

Appropriates $4,152,163 from special funds to the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors for fiscal year 2023 (July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023)

Authorizes 16 permanent positions and 0 time-limited positions for the agency

Allows up to $2,300,000 to be spent on enforcement activities, hiring private collection firms to recover uncollected fines, and related administrative costs

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

Prohibits the agency from incurring obligations exceeding its appropriation, with responsible officers held personally liable for violations