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MS HB385

Bill

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 25-11-105 to require county board attorneys and municipal attorneys to be members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) effective July 1, 2024, provided the county or municipality has an existing agreement with PERS to cover those positions.

  • Eliminates the requirement that these attorneys receive regular periodic compensation or work a minimum number of hours per week or month to qualify for PERS membership; retainer-based compensation is now acceptable.

  • Applies to individuals employed or retained as county board attorneys and municipal attorneys regardless of their compensation structure or work schedule.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2024.

Legislative Description

Retirement; county board attorneys and city attorneys shall be members of PERS regardless of hours/week worked.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations A1/22/2024

Full Bill Text

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