MS SB2298

Increases minimum bond attorney fee from $100 to $500 and maximum fee from $500 to $1,000 for validation and issuance of bonds by counties, municipalities, or other state subdivisions.

Requires State Bond Attorney to immediately notify the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General in writing when a conflict of interest arises that cannot be consented to under Mississippi Rules of Professional Conduct.

Authorizes Governor to appoint a State Bond Attorney Pro Tempore to handle bond validation matters when the State Bond Attorney has a non-consentable conflict of interest, with the Pro Tempore's appointment ending upon issuance of opinion and conclusion of any validation proceedings.

Effective July 1, 2024.