MS SB3018

Appropriates $750,319.00 from the State General Fund to the Mississippi Ethics Commission for fiscal year 2025 (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025).

Authorizes 6 permanent positions for the Ethics Commission with no time-limited positions.

Requires the Ethics Commission to maintain accounting and personnel records in the same format and detail as fiscal year 2024 and submit the 2026 budget request in comparable format.

Directs the Ethics Commission to give preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind when purchasing commodities or equipment if bids are equal in price, quality, and service.

Authorizes the Ethics Commission to purchase and pay premiums for casualty insurance on agency-owned and operated passenger vehicles.