MS SB2238

Increases per diem for election commissioners from $84.00 to $150.00 for work performed on the day of any general or special election.

Election day per diem of $150.00 remains subject to annual day limitations based on county population size (ranging from 50 to 240 days per year depending on county size).

Maintains existing $84.00 per diem rate for non-election day work, including registration book revision and special election preparation.

Requires election commissioners to submit signed certification forms detailing hours worked and per diem claimed, filed with county board of supervisors clerk before payment.

Provides a public contestation process for per diem claims with appeal rights to circuit court and potential attorney's fees for successful challengers.