MS HB1163

Increases per diem compensation for Mississippi election commissioners from $84.00 to $100.00 per day for work on nonelection days, including revision of registration books and pollbooks.

Establishes per diem rate of $150.00 for election commissioners on the day of any general or special election.

Authorizes election commissioners to receive per diem for up to 10 days of work prior to special elections, outside annual day limitations.

Sets annual per diem day limits varying by county population size, ranging from 50 days for counties with fewer than 15,000 residents to 240 days for counties with 275,000 or more residents.

Requires election commissioners to file signed certification forms detailing hours worked before receiving compensation, with certifications subject to public inspection and contestation procedures.