MS SB2896

Increases salaries for Mississippi Highway Patrol officers by $11,000 across all ranks, with entry-level Troopers rising from $54,000 to $65,000 and Colonels increasing from $131,750 to $142,750.

Raises Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics officer salaries by the same $11,000 increment at each level, with LE-Agent I positions moving from $54,000 to $65,000.

Creates new rank designations including "Sergeant First Class" for Highway Patrol and "LE-Agent VII" and "LE-Agent VIII" for Bureau of Narcotics to align with the revised salary schedules.

Applies salary increases based on both rank and years of experience tiers (less than 4 years through over 29 years), with promotional ranks like Lieutenant reaching up to $104,500 at the highest experience level.

Takes effect July 1, 2026, but contains a self-repeal provision for June 30, 2026.