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MS HB1655

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Read

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

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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