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MS SB2655

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Rod Hickman

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases office operating allowance for circuit judges and chancellors by $8,000 per annum, effective July 1, 2023, in addition to the existing $9,000 allowance (total becomes $17,000).

  • Adds $60,000 per fiscal year per judge to the support staff fund effective July 1, 2023, with $30,000 designated for support staff and $30,000 for law clerks, in addition to existing allocations.

  • Increases the annual office maintenance stipend by $3,000 per annum for judges and chancellors without a county-provided primary office, effective July 1, 2023 (from $4,000 to $7,000 total).

  • Effective date is July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Circuit court judges and chancellors; increase annual stipend for office operations, 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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