Mississippi 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 8 R · 3 D · 1 I cosponsors

HB 1637 — Appropriation; District attorneys and staff.

Last action — Approved by Governor

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 13, 2023. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 16 sponsors

    1 primary, 15 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 3 parties (8 R · 3 D · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

34 added · 39 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill HB 1637, the total amount being appropriated has increased from approximately $27.6 million to about $30.2 million. Additionally, the funding for district attorneys was adjusted, with a notable increase in allocated resources. These changes are significant because they aim to provide the necessary financial support for district attorneys' operations and ensure proper oversight of how these funds are managed, which is essential for maintaining accountability and efficiency in the justice system.

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1637 AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING SALARIES AND TRAVEL EXPENSES OF DISTRICT ATTORNEYS AND ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OF THE STATE AND PAYING OFFICE EXPENSES OF DISTRICT ATTORNEYS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024.
1637 (As Sent to Governor) AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING SALARIES AND TRAVEL EXPENSES OF DISTRICT ATTORNEYS AND ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OF THE STATE AND PAYING OFFICE EXPENSES OF DISTRICT ATTORNEYS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024.
...............................................$ 27,617,848.00.
...............................................$ 30,168,704.00.
1637 *HR13/A087* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2 23/HR13/A087 PAGE 1 25-31-5(1) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024..................................$ 486,932.00.
1637 *HR26/A087SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2 23/HR26/A087SG PAGE 1 25-31-5(1) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024..................................$ 486,932.00.
Of the funds appropriated herein, office expenses of district attorneys as authorized by Section 25-31-8, Mississippi Code of 1972, in the amount of One Million Two Hundred Sixty-nine Thousand Dollars ($1,269,000.00).
Of the funds appropriated herein, office expenses of district attorneys as authorized by Section 25-31-8, Mississippi Code of 1972, in the amount of One Million Six Hundred Sixty-six Thousand Dollars ($1,666,000.00).
Of the funds appropriated in Section 1, office expenses and such funds for salaries shall be provided as authorized in Section 25-3-35(6), Mississippi Code of 1972, to fund the salary for one (1) full-time legal assistant in the Sixth Circuit Court District as authorized in Section 25-31-5(2)(f), Mississippi Code of 1972.
SECTION 6.
It is further the intention of the Legislature that the budget requests for Fiscal Year 2025 shall be submitted to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee in a format and level of detail comparable to the format and level of detail provided during the Fiscal Year 2024 budget request process H.
It is further the intention of the Legislature that the budget requests for Fiscal Year 2025 shall be submitted to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee in a format and level of detail comparable to the format and level of detail provided during the Fiscal Year 2024 budget request process for each agency and institution appropriated funds within the provisions of this act.
SECTION 6.
It is the intention of the Legislature that with the funds provided herein, the district attorneys shall submit their Five-Year Strategic Plan(s) as required in Section 27-103-129(1), Mississippi Code of 1972.
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1637 *HR13/A087* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR13/A087 PAGE 2 for each agency and institution appropriated funds within the provisions of this act.
1637 *HR26/A087SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/A087SG PAGE 2 SECTION 7.
SECTION 7.
It is the intention of the Legislature that with the funds provided herein, the district attorneys shall submit their Five-Year Strategic Plan(s) as required in Section 27-103-129(1), Mississippi Code of 1972.
SECTION 8.
SECTION 9.
SECTION 8.
This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2023, and shall stand repealed June 30, 2023.
This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2023.
1637 *HR13/A087* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR13/A087 ST:
1637 *HR26/A087SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/A087SG ST:
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Amendments

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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

  4. Conference Report Adopted

  5. Conference Report Adopted

  6. Conference Report Filed

  7. Conference Report Filed

  8. Recommitted For Further Conf

  9. Recommitted For Further Conf

  10. Conference Report Filed

  11. Conference Report Filed

  12. Conferees Named Hopson,Norwood,McCaughn

  13. Conferees Named Read,Cockerham,Hines

  14. Decline to Concur/Invite Conf

  15. Returned For Concurrence

  16. Passed As Amended

  17. Amended

  18. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

  19. Referred To Appropriations

  20. Transmitted To Senate

  21. Passed

  22. Title Suff Do Pass

  23. Referred To Appropriations

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 15 co-sponsors · 159 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (15)

Not signed on (159)

159 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

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Passed 49 Yea · 3 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 16100
Republican 25200
Democrat 8000
Total 49300
% of votes cast 94%6%0%0%
How each member voted (52)
Member Party Vote
Barnett — Yea
Blackmon — Yea
Branning — Yea
Butler A. (36th) — Yea
Butler K. (38th) — Yea
Caughman — Yea
Horhn — Yea
Jackson — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Jordan — Yea
McDaniel — Yea
Moran — Yea
Polk — Yea
Sojourner — Yea
Thompson — Yea
Turner-Ford — Yea
Parker — Nay
David Blount Democrat Yea
Derrick T. Simmons Democrat Yea
Hillman Terome Frazier Democrat Yea
Hob Bryan Democrat Yea
Joseph Thomas Democrat Yea
Rod Hickman Democrat Yea
Sarita Simmons Democrat Yea
Sollie B. Norwood Democrat Yea
Angela Burks Hill Republican Yea
Bart Williams Republican Yea
Benjamin Suber Republican Yea
Brice Wiggins Republican Yea
Briggs Hopson Republican Yea
Chad McMahan Republican Yea
Chuck Younger Republican Yea
Daniel H. Sparks Republican Yea
Dean Kirby Republican Yea
Dennis DeBar, Jr. Republican Yea
J. Walter Michel Republican Yea
Jason Barrett Republican Yea
Jeff Tate Republican Yea
Jeremy England Republican Yea
Joel R. Carter, Jr. Republican Yea
Joey Fillingane Republican Yea
Joseph M. Seymour Republican Yea
Josh Harkins Republican Yea
Kathy L. Chism Republican Yea
Kevin Blackwell Republican Nay
Lydia Graves Chassaniol Republican Yea
Michael McLendon Republican Nay
Neil S. Whaley Republican Yea
Nicole Boyd Republican Yea
Rita Potts Parks Republican Yea
Scott DeLano Republican Yea
Tyler McCaughn Republican Yea

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Passage as Amended

Passed 52 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 17000
Republican 27000
Democrat 8000
Total 52000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (52)
Member Party Vote
Barnett — Yea
Blackmon — Yea
Branning — Yea
Butler A. (36th) — Yea
Butler K. (38th) — Yea
Caughman — Yea
Horhn — Yea
Jackson — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Jordan — Yea
McDaniel — Yea
Moran — Yea
Parker — Yea
Polk — Yea
Sojourner — Yea
Thompson — Yea
Turner-Ford — Yea
David Blount Democrat Yea
Derrick T. Simmons Democrat Yea
Hillman Terome Frazier Democrat Yea
Hob Bryan Democrat Yea
Joseph Thomas Democrat Yea
Rod Hickman Democrat Yea
Sarita Simmons Democrat Yea
Sollie B. Norwood Democrat Yea
Angela Burks Hill Republican Yea
Bart Williams Republican Yea
Benjamin Suber Republican Yea
Brice Wiggins Republican Yea
Briggs Hopson Republican Yea
Chad McMahan Republican Yea
Chuck Younger Republican Yea
Daniel H. Sparks Republican Yea
Dean Kirby Republican Yea
Dennis DeBar, Jr. Republican Yea
J. Walter Michel Republican Yea
Jason Barrett Republican Yea
Jeff Tate Republican Yea
Jeremy England Republican Yea
Joel R. Carter, Jr. Republican Yea
Joey Fillingane Republican Yea
Joseph M. Seymour Republican Yea
Josh Harkins Republican Yea
Kathy L. Chism Republican Yea
Kevin Blackwell Republican Yea
Lydia Graves Chassaniol Republican Yea
Michael McLendon Republican Yea
Neil S. Whaley Republican Yea
Nicole Boyd Republican Yea
Rita Potts Parks Republican Yea
Scott DeLano Republican Yea
Tyler McCaughn Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1637?
HB 1637 is sponsored by John Read (Republican), Angela Cockerham (Independent), William Tracy Arnold (Republican), Richard Bennett (Republican), C. Scott Bounds (Republican), Nicole Boyd (Republican), Busby, Bryant W. Clark (Democrat), Clarke, Casey Eure (Republican), John W. Hines, Sr. (Democrat), Jackson, Jerry R. Turner (Republican), Percy W. Watson (Democrat), Jason White (Republican), and Young.
What is the current status of HB 1637?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 13, 2023. Enacted.
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