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MS HB177

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Omeria Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Caps salary increases so no employee's compensation exceeds that of their agency or department's executive head

  • Directs the State Personnel Board to adjust the Colonel Guy Groff/Neville Kenning Variable Compensation Plan to implement these raises

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/7/2026

Full Bill Text

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