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MS HB1601

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/17/2023

Primary Sponsor

John Read

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $254,784 from special funds to the Mississippi State Board of Optometry for fiscal year 2024 (July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024)

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

  • Grants the Board authority to escalate and expend up to $50,000 in additional special funds for office relocation and furnishing costs

  • Requires the agency to maintain complete accounting and personnel records and prohibits expenditures exceeding appropriated amounts

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

Legislative Description

Appropriation; Optometry, Board of.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/17/2023

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/20/2023
Appropriations2/13/2023

Full Bill Text

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