MS HB1424

Increases annual compensation for tax assessors and deputy tax assessors who complete Mississippi Education and Certification Program certifications from $1,000-$1,500 to $2,000-$2,500 depending on certification level (Track II Evaluator I/II or Mississippi Assessment Evaluator).

Expands eligibility for additional compensation to deputy tax assessors who earn International Association of Assessing Officers professional designations (Residential Evaluation Specialist or Certified Assessment Evaluator) in addition to state real estate appraiser licenses.

Raises the cumulative maximum of all educational compensation increases from $8,500 to $14,500 annually, funded from county ad valorem tax proceeds under Section 27-39-329.

Brings forward Section 27-1-51 regarding the Mississippi Tax Collectors Education and Certification Program for possible future amendment, establishing three certification levels (CR 1, CR 2, and MCR) with annual compensation increases of $2,000-$2,500.

Takes effect July 1, 2019.