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MS HB1267

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Governor's salary increased to 50% of the President of the United States annual salary, effective January 1, 2024.

  • Attorney General, Secretary of State, Commissioner of Insurance, State Treasurer, State Auditor of Public Accounts, and Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce salaries set at 60% of the Governor's salary, effective January 1, 2024.

  • Transportation Commissioners and Public Service Commissioners salaries set at 50% of the Governor's salary, effective January 1, 2024.

  • Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House salaries increased to 60% of the Governor's salary; each Senator and Representative compensation increased to 15% of the Governor's salary, effective January 1, 2024.

  • Salary adjustments tied to presidential salary increases take effect on the first day of each elected officer's term beginning in January 2024 and every four years thereafter, with no increases permitted during a term of office.

Legislative Description

Elected statewide and certain district officials; increase salaries of.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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