Salaries; increase for members of the Mississippi House of Representatives and Senate.

HB 1335 would increase Mississippi legislators' salaries starting January 1, 2029, setting compensation at 15% of the Governor's annual salary (currently $110,000, making the new rate $16,500 annually). It directly affects all members of the Mississippi House of Representatives and Senate, replacing their current fixed $10,000 base salary with this percentage-based formula. The bill maintains existing provisions for per diem payments during sessions ($75/day) and monthly office expense allowances ($1,500/month). The bill was referred to committee in January 2026 but died in committee on February 3, 2026, and has not advanced further.