Mississippi Legislature

1998 Regular Session

Senate Bill 2193

[Introduced] [Passed Senate] [Sent to Governor]

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History of Actions

Background

Title

Description: Mississippi Industries for the Blind; may set policy for employee leave, legal holidays, contracts with other agencies.

History of Actions:

101/07/98(S)Referred To Fees, Salaries and Administration;Public Health and Welfare
201/27/98(S)DR - TSDP: FS To PH
302/03/98(S)Title Suff Do Pass
402/10/98(S)Passed
502/11/98(S)Transmitted To House
602/12/98(H)Referred To Public Health and Welfare;Appropriations
702/26/98(H)DR - TSDPAA: PH To AP
803/03/98(H)DR - TSDPAA: AP To PH
903/03/98(H)Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
1003/05/98(H)Amended
1103/05/98(H)Passed As Amended
1203/06/98(H)Returned For Concurrence
1303/18/98(S)Decline to Concur/Invite Conf
1403/24/98(S)Conferees Named Gordon,Nunnelee,White (29th)
1503/25/98(H)Conferees Named Moody,Grist,Stribling
1603/28/98(S)Conference Report Filed
1703/28/98(H)Conference Report Filed
1803/30/98(H)Conference Report Adopted
1903/30/98(H)Motion to Reconsider Entered
2003/31/98(S)Conference Report Adopted
2104/01/98(H)Motion to Reconsider Tabled
2204/03/98(S)Enrolled Bill Signed
2304/03/98(H)Enrolled Bill Signed
2404/20/98Approved by Governor

Background Information:

Effective dateJuly 1, 1998
DispositionLaw
DeadlineGeneral Bill/Constitutional Amendment
RevenueNo
3/5ths vote requiredNo
Chapter number574

Senate Committees:

House Committees:

Principal Author: Nunnelee

Additional Authors: Bean, Hall, Thames

Code Sections: A 043-0003-0103, A 025-0001-0098, A 025-0003-0091, A 025-0009-0107, A 031-0007-0013

Title: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-3-103, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MISSISSIPPI INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND TO ADOPT AND PUBLISH RULES AND REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING A LEAVE POLICY FOR MIB EMPLOYEES AND REQUIRING THAT MIB OFFICES BE OPENED AND STAFFED ON LEGAL HOLIDAYS; TO CREATE A REVOLVING FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY TO BE USED BY MIB FOR THE PURPOSE OF TAKING ADVANTAGE OF CERTAIN CONTRACTUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND MEETING THE OBLIGATIONS; TO DECLARE THE INTENT OF THE LEGISLATURE THAT PHYSICALLY OR MENTALLY DISABLED CITIZENS OF THE STATE SHALL BE AFFORDED EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES IN EMPLOYMENT IF THEY ARE QUALIFIED AND ABLE TO PERFORM THE JOB; TO AMEND SECTIONS 25-1-98 AND 25-3-91, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY THERETO; TO AMEND SECTION 25-9-107, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT EMPLOYEES OF THE MISSISSIPPI INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND ARE NON STATE SERVICE EMPLOYEES AND TO AUTHORIZE STATE AGENCIES TO CONTRACT FOR THE PERSONAL SERVICES OF MIB EMPLOYEES WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE STATE PERSONNEL BOARD OR THE STATE PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 31-7-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXEMPT PURCHASES MADE BY STATE AGENCIES INVOLVING ANY ITEM THAT IS MANUFACTURED, PROCESSED OR PRODUCED BY THE MISSISSIPPI INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE PUBLIC PURCHASING LAW; TO REVISE PUBLIC BID REQUIREMENTS TO AUTHORIZE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO MAKE PURCHASES UP TO $10,000.00 WITHOUT ADVERTISING FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.


Information pertaining to this measure was last updated on 05/05/98 at 08:47.



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