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MS SB3069

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Briggs Hopson

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $6,391,102 from the State General Fund to the Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027)
  • Allocates $25,000 to the Second Injury Fund for payments under Section 71-3-73
  • Authorizes 53 permanent employee positions with $5,226,929 designated for personal services including salaries, wages, and fringe benefits
  • Sets specific salaries: Commission Chairman at $142,200, Commission Members at $137,800, Administrative Law Judges at $132,900, and Executive Director at $132,900
  • Requires the commission chairman, two commission members, eight administrative judges, and executive director to work at least 40 hours per week in-office as a condition of funding

Legislative Description

Appropriation; Workers' Compensation Commission.

Last Action

Returned For Concurrence

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations D2/24/2026
Appropriations2/17/2026

Full Bill Text

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