County law library; authorize use of money for technological purposes.
HB 700 amends Mississippi law to allow county law libraries to use existing funding for technological upgrades. Specifically, it authorizes counties to spend collected court fees on digital tools like computers, legal research software, internet access, and courtroom technology such as audio systems and digital evidence displays. This directly affects county law libraries and courtrooms across Mississippi, expanding how existing fees can be used beyond physical books. The bill does not create new taxes but modifies how current court cost revenue is allocated for modernization purposes.
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
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Referred To Judiciary A
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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