Bill > HB1655

This bill amends Section 65-9-9 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to update provisions concerning the State Aid Engineer and other personnel within the Office of State Aid Road Construction. Specifically, it changes how the State Aid Engineer's salary is determined, moving from a salary tied to assistant chief engineers at the Mississippi Department of Transportation to an amount set by the Governor, subject to State Personnel Board rules. The bill also clarifies that the State Aid Engineer can be reimbursed for travel expenses and must report these monthly to the Governor. Additionally, it maintains the State Aid Engineer's authority to hire assistant engineers and other staff, whose compensation should be comparable to similar positions at the Mississippi Department of Transportation. The bill also updates the bonding requirements for the State Aid Engineer and their assistants, and specifies that all salaries and expenses for the office will be paid from the State Aid Road Fund before it is allocated to counties. This act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1655.xml