MS HB1358

Increases per diem payment for election commissioners on the day of any general or special election from $84.00 to $150.00, paid from county general fund.

Per diem for election day work applies to the annual limitations set forth in existing law based on county population.

Maintains the $84.00 per diem rate for all other election-related duties, including registration book revision and runoff elections.

Requires election commissioners to certify hours worked on a prescribed form signed under oath and subject to public inspection and potential contestation.

Requires submission to the U.S. Attorney General or District Court for approval under the Voting Rights Act of 1965 before taking effect.