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MS HB1335
MS HB1335Salaries; increase for members of the Mississippi House of Representatives and Senate.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 5-1-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Salary Of Each Senator And Representative, Beginning January 1, 2029, To An Amount Equal To Fifteen Percent Of The Salary Of The Governor Of The State Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, effective July 1, 2026, amends existing Mississippi law to increase the salaries of members of the Mississippi House of Representatives and Senate, but this change will only take effect starting January 1, 2029. After this date, each Senator and Representative will receive an annual salary equivalent to fifteen percent (15%) of the Governor's annual salary, as established in Section 25-3-31 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, in addition to their existing mileage allowance and per diem for extraordinary sessions, and the monthly expense allowance for their office. The bill also updates the language to include "or her" to ensure gender inclusivity in the description of office expenses.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1335.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1300-1399/HB1335IN.htm |
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