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MS HB531

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Steve Lott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that counties in the 16th Chancery Court District pay local maintenance contributions on a pro rata basis according to population from the most recent federal census

  • Eliminates the provision giving Jackson County Board of Supervisors authority to determine local contribution amounts as ordered by the senior chancellor

  • Maintains the existing timeline for district composition changes: George, Greene, and Jackson counties until January 1, 2027; George and Jackson counties from 2027-2031; Jackson County only after January 1, 2031

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

16th Chancery Court District; remove distribution language for maintenance of.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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