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MS HB1300
Bill
Status
Failed
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Justis Gibbs
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AI Summary
- Increases the number of full-time legal assistants authorized in the Seventh Circuit Court District from 12 to 14 legal assistants as of July 1, 2025.
- Eliminates the previous temporary authorization period (July 1, 2023, through July 1, 2025) making the 14 legal assistants a permanent authorization.
- Legal assistants can be additionally funded by legislative appropriation or by county board of supervisors resolution to pay all salaries, expenses, and fringe benefits.
- District attorneys may employ additional legal assistants beyond authorized numbers using non-state funding sources including office funds, county funds, federal funds, private grants, or interlocal agreements.
- Effective date is July 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Seventh Circuit Court District; increase the number of Assistant District Attorneys.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary B1/20/2025
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