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MS SB2698

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Walter Michel

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases prosecuting attorneys for the Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) Inferior Court from two to three attorneys, designated by the Attorney General
  • Authorizes the Attorney General to appoint one full-time criminal investigator for CCID Inferior Court cases, with compensation equal to investigators in the Seventh Circuit Court District
  • Allows the public defender of the Seventh Circuit Court District to appoint two additional full-time assistant public defenders specifically for CCID Inferior Court duties
  • Provides for support staff for the new assistant public defenders, with compensation matching Seventh Circuit Court District support staff levels
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026, with the prosecuting attorney provisions set to repeal on July 1, 2027

Legislative Description

CCID inferior court; authorize additional staff.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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