Mississippi 2019 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HB 603 — County officials; increase the salaries of certain.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill increases salaries for various county officials in Mississippi.

House Bill 603 proposes to raise compensation for certain county officials including board members, clerks, and medical examiners. It amends specific sections of the Mississippi Code to reflect these increases based on the assessed valuation of counties.

What this means for you
  • Workers: County officials may see increases in their salaries as a result of this bill.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill increases compensation for various county officials and adjusts certain fees and salary limits within Mississippi law.

  • Section 25-3-13

    Twenty‑nine Thousand Dollars ($29,000.00) → Thirty-nine Thousand Dollars ($39,000.00)

    The salary for supervisors in counties with an assessed valuation under $30 million is increased from $29,000 to $39,000.

  • Section 25-3-13

    Thirty‑two Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($32,300.00) → Forty-two Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($42,300.00)

    The salary for supervisors in counties with an assessed valuation of $30 million to under $50 million is increased from $32,300 to $42,300.

  • Section 25-3-13

    Thirty‑three Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($33,700.00) → Forty-three Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($43,700.00)

    The salary for supervisors in counties with an assessed valuation of $50 million to under $75 million is increased from $33,700 to $43,700.

  • Section 25-3-13

    Thirty‑four Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($34,700.00) → Forty-four Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($44,700.00)

    The salary for supervisors in counties with an assessed valuation of $75 million to under $125 million is increased from $34,700 to $44,700.

  • Section 25-3-13

    Forty Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($40,400.00) → Fifty Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($50,400.00)

    The salary for supervisors in counties with an assessed valuation of $125 million to under $300 million is increased from $40,400 to $50,400.

  • Section 25-3-13

    Forty‑four Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($44,700.00) → Fifty-four Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($54,700.00)

    The salary for supervisors in counties with an assessed valuation of $300 million to under $1 billion is increased from $44,700 to $54,700.

  • Section 25-3-13

    Forty‑five Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($45,700.00) → Fifty-five Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($55,700.00)

    The salary for supervisors in counties with an assessed valuation of $1 billion to under $2 billion is increased from $45,700 to $55,700.

  • Section 25-3-13

    Forty‑six Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($46,700.00) → Fifty-six Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($56,700.00)

    The salary for supervisors in counties with an assessed valuation of $2 billion or more is increased from $46,700 to $56,700.

  • Section 9-1-43

    Ninety Thousand Dollars ($90,000.00) → Ninety-nine Thousand Dollars ($99,000.00)

    The salary cap for chancery and circuit clerks' fees is increased from $90,000 to $99,000.

Action History

  1. Died In Committee

  2. Referred To Appropriations

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (174)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 603?
HB 603 is sponsored by Manly Barton (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 603?
This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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