SB2671

Maximum compensation for certain public officers and employees; bring forward code section concerning.

Failed·3/3/26

Mississippi SB2671 brings forward salary limits for public officers and employees, aligning them with the Governor's salary.

Mississippi SB2671 brings forward Section 25-3-39 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, setting salary limits for public officers and employees. It prohibits public officers, employees, administrators, or executives from earning more than 125% of the Governor's salary, with exceptions for certain roles like academic officials and licensed physicians. The Governor sets the salary for the Executive Director of the Mississippi Development Authority, which can exceed the Governor's salary if supplemented by private funds. The act takes effect from July 1, 2026.

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Roll Call Votes

Senate Passed

52 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Mar 3

House

Died In Committee

Feb 16

House

Referred To Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency

Feb 13

Senate

Transmitted To House