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MS HB332

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

John Hines

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Mississippi Commission on Wage Review, a 7-member body to examine wages paid to both public and private employees in the state

  • Commission membership includes representatives from the Department of Human Services, Mississippi Manufacturers Association, Mississippi Development Authority, Magnolia Bar Association, AARP Mississippi, State Economist, and one Governor appointee from a job training nonprofit

  • Requires the commission to review Mississippi employee wages at least every two years and compare them to wages in the Southeastern region

  • Mandates biennial reports with findings and recommendations on wage differentials to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security and the Legislature

  • Commission must hold its first meeting before August 1, 2022, with appointments made within 30 days of the act's effective date

Legislative Description

Mississippi Commission on Wage Review; create.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/4/2022

Full Bill Text

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