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MS SB2610

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jason Barrett

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the annual allocation from the support staff fund by $30,000 per fiscal year per circuit court judge and chancellor, effective July 1, 2023
  • Requires judges to allocate $15,000 of the new $30,000 increase for support staff and $15,000 for law clerks
  • Brings total annual support staff fund allocation to $80,000 per judge ($40,000 from 1994 plus $40,000 from 2008 plus $30,000 from 2023)
  • Maintains existing requirements that the Administrative Office of Courts manage the fund and approve all personnel plans, positions, and salaries
  • Takes effect July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Circuit court judges and chancellors; increase annual stipend for support staff and law clerks.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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