MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2002 Regular Session

To: Local and Private Legislation

By: Representative Robinson (63rd)

House Bill 1862

(As Sent to Governor)

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF HINDS COUNTY TO ELECT FOR HINDS COUNTY TO BECOME A SELF-INSURER UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE WORKERS COMPENSATION LAW; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

     BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

     SECTION 1.  The Board of Supervisors of Hinds County, is authorized and empowered, in its discretion, to elect for Hinds County to become a self-insurer under the provisions of the Workers Compensation Law by notifying the Workers Compensation Commission of its intention of becoming such an insurer.  The cost of being such a self-insurer may be provided from any funds available to Hinds County.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.