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MS HB1401

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Randy Boyd

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits salary and compensation increases or decreases for state legislators, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore, and Speaker Pro Tempore from taking effect during their current term of office

  • Requires any legislated salary changes to become effective on the first day of the next legislative term following passage of the authorizing legislation

  • Amends Sections 5-1-41, 5-1-43, 5-1-45, and 5-1-46 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to implement these timing restrictions

  • Current compensation referenced includes $10,000 per regular session for legislators, $1,500 monthly expense allowance, $60,000 annual salary for Lieutenant Governor and Speaker, and $15,000 annual salary for President Pro Tempore and Speaker Pro Tempore

Legislative Description

Salary increases for legislators; make effective for term of office after term in which salary is increased.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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