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MississippiHB 40782026 Regular SessionHouse

Prentiss County; authorize assessments on convictions for maintenance and renovations of courthouse.

Sponsored By: Jerry R. Turner (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

New courthouse assessment for convicted people

The Prentiss County Board of Supervisors can impose an extra assessment by resolution on convictions in the county’s Justice, County, or Circuit Court. The assessment can be up to $25 per conviction, or up to $50 for driving under the influence of alcohol or another substance that impairs driving. The county must use the money for repairs, maintenance, and renovations of the historic courthouse. This authority ends July 1, 2030.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jerry R. Turner

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • William Tracy Arnold

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 160 • No: 6

Senate vote • 3/26/2026

Passed

Yes: 41 • No: 5 • Other: 6

House vote • 3/19/2026

Passed

Yes: 119 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    4/1/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/26/2026Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/26/2026House

  4. Returned For Enrolling

    3/26/2026Senate

  5. Immediate Release

    3/26/2026Senate

  6. Passed

    3/26/2026Senate

  7. Title Suff Do Pass

    3/24/2026Senate

  8. Referred To Local and Private

    3/20/2026Senate

  9. Transmitted To Senate

    3/20/2026House

  10. Passed

    3/19/2026House

  11. Title Suff Do Pass

    3/18/2026House

  12. Referred To Local and Private Legislation

    2/25/2026House

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