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MS SB2120
Bill
AI Summary
- Increases salaries for all sworn officers of the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol and Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, effective in two phases: interim raises from January 1, 2022, and higher permanent rates from July 1, 2022
- Entry-level Trooper/LE-Agent I salary rises from $39,140 to $40,314 (interim) and then to $46,950 (permanent), representing approximately a 20% total increase
- Colonel/Director salary increases from $115,360 to $118,821 (interim) and then to $119,500 (permanent) regardless of years of experience
- Expands salary coverage to sworn officers serving in any division of the Department of Public Safety, including Commercial Transportation Enforcement Division and Capitol Police
- Authorizes the Commissioner of Public Safety, with State Personnel Board approval, to set salaries for officers in Commercial Transportation Enforcement Division and Capitol Police based on the new pay scale
Legislative Description
Department of Public Safety; revise salaries of officers.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
4/22/2022
Committee Referrals
Appropriations2/16/2022
Appropriations1/13/2022
Full Bill Text
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