Mississippi 2024 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2523

Introduced
2/16/24  
Refer
2/16/24  

Caption

Appellate court expense allowance; revise requirements for receiving.

Impact

If enacted, the bill will formally establish a framework for the reimbursement of travel expenses for judges, detailing the maximum daily expense rates based on federal standards for travel in the designated high-rate geographical area of Jackson, Mississippi. Moreover, it sets specific limitations on the number of days judges can claim these allowances, aiming to provide clarity and consistency in the management of public funds related to judicial travel. This could streamline the process by which judges are compensated for their travel-related expenses and may result in better fiscal management within the judiciary.

Summary

Senate Bill 2523 proposes amendments to Section 25-3-43 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, focusing on the expense allowance for Supreme Court justices and judges of the Court of Appeals. The bill aims to authorize these judges to receive an expense allowance while attending judicial duties across the state, which could significantly impact how travel expenses are managed within the state’s judicial system. This measure is particularly relevant given the mobility requirements of judicial work, which often necessitate travel across different counties and regions.

Contention

Potential points of contention may arise regarding the limits placed on expense allowances, as some may perceive these restrictions as inadequate or overly stringent, hindering judges in the fulfillment of their duties. Moreover, there could be debates over the implications of depending on federal standards for state judicial expenses, which may not always align with the unique financial needs or contexts of Mississippi's judicial system. Additionally, the funding sources for these allowances and any constraints they impose on the state's budget may also be hot topics during discussions.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HB797

Judicial operating allowance and district attorney; revise to increase.

MS SB2081

Statewide county court system; create.

MS HB1111

County court jurisdiction for termination of parental rights; authorize for both involuntary and voluntary termination.

MS HB1216

Circuit judges and chancellors; increase office operating and expense allowances and support staff funding.

MS HB1148

Retirement; allow PERS retirees to serve in Legislature and receive only the expense allowance and mileage as compensation.

MS HB762

Judicial operating allowance; increase.

MS HB1208

Judicial operating allowance; increase.

MS HB798

Court administrators; revise compensation of.

MS HB1020

Capitol Complex Improvement District judicial jurisdiction; create and revise boundaries.

MS HB997

Licensure; revise reciprocity requirements for out-of-state attorneys.

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