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MS HB1655
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Read
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AI Summary
- State Aid Engineer salary will be set by the Governor subject to State Personnel Board rules, replacing the previous requirement that salary equal that of Mississippi Department of Transportation assistant chief engineers
- State Aid Engineer is appointed by the Governor for a four-year term and must be a registered engineer with at least eight years' experience as a county road or highway engineer
- State Aid Engineer must post a $25,000 surety bond before taking office; assistant state aid engineers must post $10,000 bonds
- All salaries and expenses for the Office of State Aid Road Construction are paid from the State Aid Road Fund prior to county allocations
- Effective date is July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Office of State Aid Road Construction; bring forward provision regarding State Aid Engineer and other personnel.
Last Action
Due From Governor 03/18/26
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations2/13/2026
Appropriations E1/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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