HB531

16th Chancery Court District; remove distribution language for maintenance of.

Failed·2/3/26
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Mississippi HB531 removes language regarding local contributions for the maintenance of the Sixteenth Chancery Court District.

Mississippi HB531 amends Section 9-5-49 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to remove language regarding local contributions for the maintenance of the Sixteenth Chancery Court District. The bill specifies that from January 1, 2027, until January 1, 2031, the district will comprise George County and Jackson County. After January 1, 2031, the district will consist solely of Jackson County. The changes take effect from July 1, 2026.

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History

Feb 3

House

Died In Committee

Jan 12

House

Referred To Judiciary A