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MS SB2506

Bill

Status

Failed

3/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Giles Ward

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces annual salary by 10% for all state legislators and the Lieutenant Governor effective July 1, 2010 through December 31, 2011
  • Sets Senator and Representative compensation at $9,000 per regular session (reduced from $10,000) and $67.50 per day for called sessions (reduced from $75) until January 1, 2012
  • Reduces Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House salary to $54,000 annually (10% reduction) effective July 1, 2010
  • Reduces President Pro Tempore of Senate and Speaker Pro Tempore of House salaries to $13,500 annually (10% reduction) effective January 1, 2011
  • Restores full compensation levels effective January 1, 2012, with legislators receiving $10,000 per session and leadership positions receiving increased salaries ($60,000 for Lt. Governor/Speaker, $15,000 for Pro Tempores)

Legislative Description

Legislators and Lt. Governor; reduce compensation by 10% for the remainder of the current term of office.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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