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MS HB1077
MS HB1077Board of supervisors; authorize to employ special assistant counsel to assist board attorney.
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 19-3-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Any County To Employ Special Assistant Counsel To Assist The County Board Attorney; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes county boards of supervisors to hire special assistant counsel to help the main county board attorney with their regular duties, with the special assistant counsel's salary capped at half of what the main attorney earns. This amendment to Mississippi Code Section 19-3-47 aims to provide additional legal support for counties, particularly for the ordinary and normal responsibilities of the board's primary legal counsel.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1077.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1000-1099/HB1077IN.htm |
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