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MS HB1300

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Justis Gibbs

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

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

Full Bill Text

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