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MS HB1290
Bill
Status
3/29/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jody Steverson
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the State Personnel Board to exempt assistant and special assistant attorneys general from statutory maximum compensation limits under Section 25-3-39
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Exemption applies when the office cannot recruit attorneys with required expertise due to prevailing wages in the relevant labor market
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Caps any exempted salary so it cannot exceed compensation paid to deputy attorneys general
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Maintains existing structure requiring the Attorney General to appoint nine assistant attorneys general who serve at the Attorney General's pleasure
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Attorney General; allow salaries of assistants to exceed statutory limitation under certain circumstances.
Last Action
Died In Conference
3/29/2021