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MS HB1290

Bill

Status

Failed

3/29/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jody Steverson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the State Personnel Board to exempt assistant and special assistant attorneys general from statutory maximum compensation limits under Section 25-3-39

  • Exemption applies when the office cannot recruit attorneys with required expertise due to prevailing wages in the relevant labor market

  • Caps any exempted salary so it cannot exceed compensation paid to deputy attorneys general

  • Maintains existing structure requiring the Attorney General to appoint nine assistant attorneys general who serve at the Attorney General's pleasure

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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