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MS HB177
Bill
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
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Provides tiered annual salary increases for state service employees effective July 1, 2026: $2,500 for those earning $25,000 or less; $1,500 for those earning $25,001-$35,000; $1,000 for those earning $35,001-$50,000; and $500 for those earning over $50,000
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Caps salary increases so no employee's compensation exceeds that of their agency or department's executive head
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Directs the State Personnel Board to adjust the Colonel Guy Groff/Neville Kenning Variable Compensation Plan to implement these raises
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Requires the State Personnel Board to increase end-step salary caps for job classifications where employees would otherwise be prevented from receiving their full raise
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Directs the Legislature to appropriate funds necessary to cover the salary increases
Legislative Description
State employees; provide for pay raise based on the amount of their annual salaries.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026