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MS SB2841

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Brice Wiggins

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the annual salary for sheriffs in counties with a population exceeding 100,000 from $99,000 to $110,000.

  • Maintains existing salary tiers for sheriffs in smaller counties, ranging from $75,000 to $90,000 based on population categories.

  • Preserves existing provisions allowing county boards of supervisors to pay optional annual supplements up to $10,000 for specific counties (Leflore, Rankin, Tunica, Wilkinson, Marshall, and Greene) and up to $15,000 for Hinds County.

  • Requires all sheriffs to complete 20 hours of continuing education in law enforcement annually, with courses approved by the Mississippi Board on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training.

  • Takes effect October 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

Sheriffs; increase annual salary for counties with population of more than 100,000.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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