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MS HB1752
Bill
Status
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Read
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Sets full-time district attorney salaries at 95% of circuit and chancery judge salaries effective January 1, 2026
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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