MS HB911

Amends Section 9-21-43 to specify that the Civil Legal Assistance Fund shall be funded by civil filing fees from chancery courts, circuit courts, and revenue from two specialized motor vehicle license tags.

Adds a $5.00 fee on each civil filing in chancery court (Section 25-7-9) and circuit court (Section 25-7-13) to be deposited into the Civil Legal Assistance Fund.

Designates $24.00 of each $30.00 specialized license tag fee for supporters of civil legal assistance (Section 27-19-56.99) and attorney license tags (Section 27-19-56.135) to be deposited into the Civil Legal Assistance Fund.

Increases certain clerk compensation limits and board of supervisors meeting fees effective January 1, 2029, including raising the supervisors meeting annual sum from $2,500 to $5,000 and clerk board service allowance from $5,500 to $10,000.

Takes effect July 1, 2024, with provisions bringing forward sections with expiration dates through December 31, 2028, and new versions effective January 1, 2029.