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MS HB1255

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Andy Gipson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases maximum annual salary for criminal investigators from $59,500 to $67,000, to be determined by district attorney based on qualifications, education, and experience.

  • Allows district attorneys in specified circuits (Third, Fifth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth, Thirteenth, Fourteenth, Fifteenth, Sixteenth, Seventeenth, and Twentieth) to appoint one additional full-time criminal investigator for a total of two.

  • Allows district attorneys in First, Second, Fourth, Seventh, and Nineteenth Circuit Court Districts to appoint two additional full-time criminal investigators for a total of three.

  • Permits supplemental salary from other available funds for criminal investigators with law degrees, not to exceed the maximum salary for a legal assistant to a district attorney.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Criminal investigators; increase salary of.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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