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MS HB356

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jeffery Harness

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Certified law enforcement officers employed full-time for at least one year are entitled to an additional $600 per month in supplemental salary paid by the State of Mississippi

  • Creates the "Supplemental Salary Pay for Law Enforcement Fund" in the State Treasury to be funded through legislative appropriations

  • Establishes a nine-member board of review to determine eligibility disputes and hear appeals from officers denied supplemental pay, with appeals due within 30 days of denial

  • Officers continue receiving supplemental pay during disability from line-of-duty injuries until separated from employment through retirement or disability retirement

  • Supplemental pay must be included in retirement contribution calculations and benefit determinations, and agencies cannot reduce base salaries solely because officers receive this state supplement

Legislative Description

"Supplemental Salary Pay for Law Enforcement Act of 2023"; establish.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/9/2023

Full Bill Text

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