MississippiHB 40782026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

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

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

Courthouse repairs funded by court fees

Prentiss County must use the extra assessment money for repairs, maintenance, and renovations of the historic Prentiss County Courthouse. The courthouse is a designated Mississippi Landmark. This spending rule stays in place through July 1, 2030.

Extra court costs for Prentiss convictions

Prentiss County can add an extra assessment on each conviction in its Justice, County, and Circuit Courts if the Board adopts a resolution. The amount is up to $25 for each non-DUI conviction and up to $50 for each DUI conviction. These charges are on top of other assessments and court costs. This authority lasts through 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