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SB 2928

Lamar County; authorize to employ part-time county prosecuting attorney as full-time elected official.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joey Fillingane

Lamar County may convert its part-time prosecuting attorney to a full-time elected official for the term, with compensation at 90% of the county judge’s salary.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 2928

Summary of Bill: SB 2928 (2026) – Lamar County, MS

Purpose

SB 2928 authorizes Lamar County to convert its part-time county prosecuting attorney into a full-time elected official for the duration of that attorney’s term, with a specified adjustment to compensation. The bill aims to formalize and fund a full-time prosecutorial role at the county level.

Key Provisions

  • Authority Granted to County Officials: The Lamar County Board of Supervisors may, in its discretion, convert the part-time county prosecuting attorney position to a full-time elected official for the duration of the incumbent’s term.

  • Compensation Adjustment: If the position is made full-time, the attorney shall receive an additional compensation equivalent to 90% of the annual salary of the Lamar County and Youth Court Judge.

  • Salary Structure: The salary authorized by this bill (and by Section 25-3-9, Mississippi Code) for the county prosecuting attorney will be the sole and complete salary paid by Lamar County for that attorney. This provision supersedes other potential salary provisions or conflicting laws to the extent allowed by law.

  • Effective Date: The act becomes effective upon passage.

Who Is Affected

  • Lam​​ar County Prosecuting Attorney (Part-Time): Eligible to be converted to a full-time elected official during the current term if the Board of Supervisors approves.
  • Lamar County Government: Responsible for implementing the transition and paying the higher compensation, within the specified salary framework.
  • County Residents: Potentially affected through changes in prosecutorial staffing and resource allocation resulting from a shift to a full-time elected official.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and Referral: Referred to Local and Private; Judiciary, Division A.
  • Committee Action: Died in Committee (Action History shows April 15, 2026). No further committee or floor action indicated.
  • Effective Date: If enacted, takes effect on passage.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Operational Impact: Moving to a full-time elected county prosecuting attorney could affect caseload management, court efficiency, and availability for prosecutions within Lamar County.
  • Fiscal Impact: The county would incur the higher compensation corresponding to 90% of the Lamar County and Youth Court Judge’s annual salary, in addition to the existing salary framework. The provision states this becomes the sole compensation for the position, potentially limiting other pay adjustments.
  • Policy Implications: The bill codifies a local option to enhance prosecutorial staffing and compensation, reflecting a preference for full-time county-level prosecution.

Notes

  • The bill’s sponsor is Senator Joey Fillingane (co-sponsor), and the action history indicates it did not advance out of committee in the 2026 session.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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