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HB 1082

Yazoo-Mississippi Delta Levee Board; revise per diem paid to board members.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Otis Anthony and 6 co-sponsors

Modifies per diem payments for Yazoo-Mississippi Delta Levee Board members to adjust compensation for regional water management oversight duties.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 1082

Legislative bill overview

HB 1082 would modify the per diem compensation structure for members of the Yazoo-Mississippi Delta Levee Board, a regional water management and flood control authority in Mississippi. The bill was referred to both the Conservation and Water Resources Committee and the Appropriations Committee before dying in committee on February 4, 2025.

Why is this important

Levee board members oversee critical infrastructure protecting millions of acres of Mississippi Delta farmland and communities from flooding. Per diem adjustments affect both the cost to taxpayers and the financial incentive structure for recruiting qualified volunteers or part-time officials to these public boards. Such compensation changes can influence board member recruitment, retention, and decision-making quality.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact uncertainty: Without seeing the specific per diem amount proposed, it's unclear whether this represents a cost increase to local/state budgets or a reduction in member compensation
  • Board effectiveness debate: Disagreement over whether higher per diem attracts better-qualified candidates versus whether it attracts applicants primarily seeking compensation
  • Regional fairness questions: Different levee boards may have different per diem rates, raising questions about equity across similar public positions

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

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