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MS HB1111
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Percy Watson
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 99-19-73 of Mississippi Code to redirect criminal offense assessments toward funding the Civil Legal Assistance Fund instead of multiple specialized funds.
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Eliminates funding for 30+ existing special funds (including State Court Education Fund, State Prosecutor Education Fund, Capital Defense Counsel Fund, and others) by marking them as "[Deleted]".
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Establishes $1.00 assessment to Civil Legal Assistance Fund for traffic violations, implied consent law violations, other misdemeanors, and other felonies, with remaining assessments directed to State General Fund.
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Maintains existing assessment amounts for speeding violations ($10-$30), drug violations ($25-$27), railroad crossing violations ($25), and motor vehicle liability insurance violations ($200-$400).
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Takes effect July 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Civil Legal Assistance Fund; provide for an assessment to be used for.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2025