Maddy summaryHB 1072 would allow retired Mississippi law enforcement officers who are members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) to work full-time for a new employer (not their previous employer) in a law enforcement role while still receiving their full retirement benefits. Currently, retired PERS members are generally restricted to working half the normal workweek or earning no more than 25% of their prior salary without reducing retirement payments. This bill specifically creates an exception for law enforcement retirees, removing those limitations for this job category. The change would take effect on July 1, 2025, if enacted.
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Maddy summaryHB 143 amends Mississippi's drug trafficking law to include "dosage units" as a measurement standard alongside weight for sentencing. It defines a "dosage unit" as a pill, capsule, or 1 milliliter of liquid (with special rules for LSD), requiring prosecutors to use either weight or dosage units to determine penalties. This directly affects individuals convicted of drug trafficking by altering how prosecutors categorize the amount of drugs involved - e.g., a small quantity of pills might be measured in dosage units instead of grams. The bill updates existing penalty tiers for Schedule I-V drugs (like opioids, marijuana, and synthetic cannabinoids) to reference both metrics, ensuring sentences align with the drug's form. The measure was introduced but died in committee in February 2025.