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MS HB1752

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Read

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that state court judge salaries (Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, chancery, and circuit judges) be adjusted every four years based on State Personnel Board compensation recommendations

  • Removes the requirement that county court judge salary supplements from the Judicial System Operation Fund be adjusted every four years according to State Personnel Board recommendations

  • Maintains current fixed salaries for state judges, including Chief Justice of Supreme Court at $181,491, Associate Justices at $173,800, Court of Appeals Chief Judge at $169,349, and chancery/circuit judges at $158,000

  • Sets full-time district attorney salaries at 95% of circuit and chancery judge salaries effective January 1, 2026

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Salaries of judges; delete provision setting at level recommended by State Personnel Board.

Last Action

Returned For Concurrence

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A2/13/2026
Appropriations A1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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