Proposed Regulations

Updated State Employee Handbook

Amends Section 4.1 to update the employer contribution rate from 17.90% to 18.40% in accordance with Senate Bill 3231 as passed during the 2024 Legislative Session and House Bill 1 as passed during the 2025 Legislative Session.

Amends §§ 101 and 104 to update the employer contribution rates for the Public Employees’ Retirement System and Optional Retirement Program from 17.90% to 18.40% in accordance Senate Bill 3231 as passed during the 2024 Legislative Session and House Bill 1 as passed during the 2025 Legislative session

Amends Section 4.1 to update the employer contribution rate from 17.90% to 18.40% in accordance with Senate Bill 3231 as passed during the 2024 Legislative Session

Amends §§ 101 and 104 to update the employer contribution rates from 17.90% to 18.40% in accordance Senate Bill 3231 as passed during the 2024 Legislative Session

To update and clarify MSPB policies and procedures for FY2025

To update and clarify MSPB policies and procedures for FY2025

Adding Mississippi Code citations which were not available when rules were first adopted; clarifying the parts of Chapter 2 that apply only to CPF grants; adding subsections to Chapter 2 to address BEAD and DSA grants; moving a provision applying to all grants to Chapter 1 and making other clarifications where needed of those rules applying to broadband deployment as opposed to other types of grants

Adding Mississippi Code citations which were not available when rules were first adopted; clarifying the parts of Chapter 2 that apply only to CPF grants; adding subsections to Chapter 2 to address BEAD and DSA grants; moving a provision applying to all grants to Chapter 1 and making other clarifications where needed of those rules applying to broadband deployment as opposed to other types of grants

Adding Mississippi Code citations which were not available when rules were first adopted. Moving Rule 2.1 to become Rule 1.1(3) as it should be included within the general description of BEAM. Moving the remainder of Chapter 2, addressing CPF grant funds, to Chapter 10, to be in sequence with subsequent grant programs and editing rules to incorporate updates needed upon receipt of additional guidance from the U.S. Treasury

The proposed amendments to Regulation 34 would incorporate the critical teacher shortage reemployment changes from House Bill 765 as passed during the 2024 Legislative Session

The proposed amendments to Regulation 34 would incorporate the critical teacher shortage reemployment changes from House Bill 765 as passed during the 2024 Legislative Session.

See attached

See attached

To update and clarify MSPB policies and procedures for FY2025

Updated State Employee Handbook

The Variable Compensation Plan for FY 2025 establishes compensation policies for state employees under the purview of the MSPB

To update and clarify MSPB policies and procedures for FY2025

The Variable Compensation Plan for FY 2025 establishes compensation policies for state employees under the purview of the MSPB

Updated State Employee Handbook

Updated State Employee Handbook

To update and clarify MSPB policies and procedures for FY2025

The Variable Compensation Plan for FY 2025 establishes compensation policies for state employees under the purview of the MSPB

Amend Section 4.1 to reflect the employer contribution rate set by the Public Employees’ Retirement System Board of Trustees in accordance with Miss. Code Ann. §§ 25-11-123, 25-11-411, and 25-11-415 and amended by Senate Bill 3231 during the 2024 Legislative Session

Amend §§ 101, 102, and 104 to reflect the employer contribution rates set by the Public Employees’ Retirement System Board and amended by Senate Bill 3231 during the 2024 Legislative Session

The proposed amendment to Regulation 43 would provide the current assumed rate of return and provide historical rates for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023. Effective date of proposed amendment: July 1, 2024

The proposed amendment to Regulation 59 updates the actuarial assumptions for PERS, SLRP, and MHSPRS as approved by the PERS Board of Trustees. Effective date of proposed amendment: July 1, 2024

Amend Section 4.1 to reflect the employer contribution rate set by the Public Employees’ Retirement System Board of Trustees in accordance with Miss. Code Ann. §§ 25-11-123, 25-11-411, and 25-11-415

Amend §§ 101, 102, and 104 to reflect the employer contribution rate set by the Public Employees’ Retirement System Board in accordance with Miss. Code Ann. § 25-11-123

The proposed amendment to Regulation 59 updates the actuarial assumptions for PERS, SLRP, and MHSPRS as approved by the PERS Board of Trustees. Effective date of proposed amendment: July 1, 2024

The proposed amendment to Regulation 43 would provide the current assumed rate of return and provide historical rates for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023. Effective date of proposed amendment: July 1, 2024

The proposed amendment would amend Article IV to provide the PERS Board authority to suspend Age 50 Plus Catch-up Contributions for 2024 or any subsequent calendar year if determined necessary to comply with applicable law. The effective date of the proposed amendments will be December 1, 2023.

The proposed amendment would amend Article IV to provide the PERS Board authority to suspend Age 50 Plus Catch-up Contributions for 2024 or any subsequent calendar year if determined necessary to comply with applicable law. The effective date of the proposed amendments will be December 1, 2023.

Adding Mississippi Code citations which were not available when rules were first adopted. Moving Rule 2.1 to become Rule 1.1(3) as it should be included within the general description of BEAM. Moving the remainder of Chapter 2, addressing CPF grant funds, to Chapter 10, to be in sequence with subsequent grant programs and editing rules to incorporate updates needed upon receipt of additional guidance from the U.S. Treasury.

The MSPB Policy and Procedures Manual has been revised regarding: 2.2.1 Nonstate service appointments; 5.3.2 Title Changes; and 6.1.1 Reporting Data.

The Variable Compensation Plan for FY 2024 establishes compensation policies for state employees under the purview of the MSPB for the remainder of FY 2024. The Plan is to be effective upon completion of the APA process, based upon Legislative requirements of implementation of the Plan.

The Variable Compensation Plan for FY 2024 establishes compensation policies for state employees under the purview of the MSPB for the remainder of FY 2024. The Plan is to be effective upon completion of the APA process, based upon Legislative requirements of implementation of the Plan.

The Mississippi State Employee Handbook been revised regarding: 5.2 telework; 5.7 Workplace Harassment; 5.9 Political Activity; 8.1 Grievances; and Chapter 9 Definitions; 9.4 Perfection of Appeal; 9.7 Filing of Documents; and 9.17 Evidence.

The MSPB Policy and Procedures Manual has been revised regarding: 2.2.1 Nonstate service appointments; 5.3.2 Title Changes; and 6.1.1 Reporting Data.

The Mississippi State Employee Handbook has been revised regarding: 5.2 telework; 5.7 Workplace Harassment; 5.9 Political Activity; 8.1 Grievances; and Chapter 9 Definitions; 9.4 Perfection of Appeal; 9.7 Filing of Documents; and 9.17 Evidence.

Amend § 103 to allow the PERS executive director to provide wages, date of birth, and other sensitive personally identifiable member information to the Deferred Compensation Administrator to assist in enrolling employees in the Deferred Compensation Plan.

Amend § 103 to allow the PERS executive director to provide wages, date of birth, and other sensitive personally identifiable member information to the Deferred Compensation Administrator to assist in enrolling employees in the Deferred Compensation Plan.

The proposed amendment would amend Articles II, VII, and IX to implement provisions from the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 in the Mississippi Government Employees’ Deferred Compensation Plan &amp Trust (MDC). The effective date of the proposed amendments will be July 1, 2023

The proposed amendment would amend Articles II, VII, and IX to implement provisions from the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 in the Mississippi Government Employees’ Deferred Compensation Plan &amp Trust (MDC). The effective date of the proposed amendments will be July 1, 2023

The Variable Compensation Plan for FY 2023 establishes compensation policies for state employees under the purview of the MSPB for the remainder of FY 2023. The Plan is to be effective upon completion of the APA process, based upon Legislative requirements of implementation of the Plan.

The Variable Compensation Plan for FY 2023 establishes compensation policies for state employees under the purview of the MSPB for the remainder of FY 2023. The Plan is to be effective upon completion of the APA process, based upon Legislative requirements of implementation of the Plan.

The Bylaws provide operating rules for the Mississippi State Personnel Board meetings.