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MS SB2919

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Eugene Clarke

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 25-3-39 of Mississippi Code to remove the 150% salary cap for the Executive Director of the Mississippi Development Authority, allowing the position to exceed the Governor's salary.

  • Permits the Executive Director's salary to be supplemented with funds from any source, including federal or private funds, unlike other state executive branch employees.

  • Requires private fund donors to remain anonymous; violators face penalties up to 100% of the amount provided as determined by the Ethics Commission.

  • Maintains the existing 150% salary cap for the Governor's Chief of Staff and other state executives in the executive branch.

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage.

Legislative Description

Executive Director of Mississippi Development Authority; remove salary cap and allow supplement with funds from any source.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/6/2012

Full Bill Text

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