MS HB1737

Levies a 1.5% tax on constables' income derived from fees charged under Section 25-7-27, with revenue deposited into the Public Employees' Retirement System employer's accumulation account.

Reduces each constable's employer contribution to the retirement system by the amount of tax collected from that constable's fee income.

Increases constable and marshal service fees from $35.00 to $40.00 for civil and criminal cases, and adds a new $40.00 fee for serving process issued from outside the county.

Brings forward Sections 25-11-106 and 25-11-123 of the Public Employees' Retirement Law of 1952 regarding constable retirement contributions and account reserves for possible amendment.

Takes effect July 1, 2016.