MS SB3040

Appropriates $4,218,897 from special funds to the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors for fiscal year 2024 (July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024)

Authorizes 17 permanent positions and 0 time-limited positions for the agency

Allows expenditure of up to $2,300,000 for enforcement activities, hiring private collection firms to recover uncollected fines, and related administrative costs

Requires purchasing preference be given 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 accountable for violations