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MS HB700

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Elliot Burch

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 19-7-31 of Mississippi Code to expand permitted uses of county law library funds
  • Allows surplus funds not needed for law library purposes to be redirected to chancery and circuit courtrooms in the county
  • Authorized courtroom expenditures include audio systems, video systems, digital communications, recording of court proceedings, evidence display, assisted listening devices, and technical infrastructure
  • Court costs funding the law library remain capped at $2.50 per case in chancery, circuit, and county courts, and $1.50 per case in justice and municipal courts
  • Effective date of July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

County law library; authorize use of money for technological purposes.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/14/2026

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