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This bill, known as the Supplemental Salary Pay for Law Enforcement Act of 2026, establishes a program to provide additional annual compensation to certified law enforcement officers in Mississippi who have been employed full-time for at least one year. A "certified law enforcement officer" is defined as someone who has been certified by the Mississippi Board on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training, and "employed full time" has specific salary thresholds depending on the officer's role. The state of Mississippi will pay these officers an extra $600 per year, which is intended to supplement their existing salaries and will be considered in calculations for retirement and other benefits, though not for workers' compensation. The bill also outlines a process for appealing denied supplemental pay, creates a nine-member Board of Review to address eligibility questions and appeals, and establishes a dedicated "Supplemental Salary Pay for Law Enforcement Fund" to manage these payments, with the act taking effect on July 1, 2026.

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