2008 Regular Session Representative George Flaggs, Jr. Principal Author and Co-Author Representative George Flaggs, Jr. District 55 ../../../members/house/flaggs.xml ../house_p_authors/flaggs.xml Principal Author Only 06/10/2008 at 10:19 HB 73 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0001-0099/HB0073IN.pdf Cigarettes; increase excise tax on and earmark revenue from increase for certain purposes. Flaggs 03/12 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0073.xml %$ HB 108 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0108IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of Vicksburg Higher Education Center for Alcorn State University. Clarke ../House_authors/Clarke.xml 03/12 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0108.xml %$ HB 320 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0320IN.pdf Copper and other materials; increase penalty to felony regarding record keeping to verify that materials are not stolen. Flaggs 02/19 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0320.xml HB 325 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0325IN.pdf Houses; require sellers to disclose if methamphetamine lab was located there. Fredericks ../House_authors/Fredericks.xml 02/19 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0325.xml HB 371 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0371IN.pdf Medicaid; bring forward laws for amendment, and increase excise tax on cigarettes. Flaggs 02/19 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0371.xml % HB 410 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0400-0499/HB0410IN.pdf County prosecuting attorney; authorize certain counties to employ full time. Flaggs 02/19 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0410.xml HB 423 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0400-0499/HB0423IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of wellness, learning and fitness center at Alcorn State University. Clarke ../House_authors/Clarke.xml 03/12 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0423.xml %$ HB 642 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0642IN.pdf Legislative qualifying petitions; file all with State Board of Election Commissioners. Perkins ../House_authors/Perkins.xml 02/19 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0642.xml HB 646 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0646PS.pdf Public transit task force; create and prescribe duties. Flaggs 03/18 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0646.xml * HB 748 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0700-0799/HB0748SG.pdf U.S. Highway 90; designate portion in City of Pass Christian as "James C. Simpson, Sr., Memorial Highway." Bennett ../House_authors/Bennett.xml 03/26 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0748.xml HB 800 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0800IN.pdf Horse disease; require report of to be submitted to the State Veterinarian. Flaggs 02/19 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0800.xml HB 862 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0862IN.pdf County road and bridge taxes; reduce amount required to be paid to municipality under certain circumstances. Flaggs 02/19 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0862.xml HB 866 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0866IN.pdf Tax collector; revise fee charged for collecting city taxes. Flaggs 02/19 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0866.xml % HB 877 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0877SG.pdf U.S. Highways; designate Highway 61 as "Highway 61, the Blues Highway," designate certain rest area along Highway 49. Peranich ../House_authors/Peranich.xml 05/08 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0877.xml * HB 880 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0880SG.pdf Trade name or trademark; prohibit persons other than the owner from using that of a lender without consent of lender. Flaggs 03/31 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0880.xml * HB 905 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0905IN.pdf Alcoholic beverages; resort area status revoked if no on-premises permit issued. Flaggs 02/19 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0905.xml HB 907 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0907IN.pdf Alcoholic beverages; clarify that sales allowed only in areas zoned for that use, in addition to distance restrictions. Flaggs 02/19 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0907.xml HB 935 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0935IN.pdf Circuit and chancery judges; increase salary along with other judge. Flaggs 02/19 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0935.xml HB 944 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0944IN.pdf Entities acquiring real property for projects using public funds; revise criteria as to what is just compensation for such property. Flaggs 02/19 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0944.xml HB 945 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0945IN.pdf Real property; provide alternative procedure for governmental entities to acquire using public funds. Flaggs 02/19 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0945.xml HB 946 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0946IN.pdf Federal Hatch Act; require state to follow concerning political activities by civil servants. Flaggs 02/19 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0946.xml HB 951 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0951IN.pdf Law enforcement officers; require to be compensated for overtime. Flaggs 02/19 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0951.xml HB1013 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1013PS.pdf Medicaid; amend various provisions of law, and increase excise tax on cigarettes. Flaggs 03/18 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1013.xml *% HB1031 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1031PS.pdf Teach for America; authorize SDE to award grants to bring new teachers to Mississippi high need districts. Mayo ../House_authors/Mayo.xml 03/18 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1031.xml * HB1032 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1032IN.pdf Election crimes; require to be prosecuted. Straughter ../House_authors/Straughter.xml 02/19 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1032.xml HB1304 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/1300-1399/HB1304IN.pdf State employees; authorize executive heads to deduct donations from salary upon written authorization. Flaggs 02/19 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1304.xml HB1448 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/1400-1499/HB1448PS.pdf Crimes; revise certain offenses regarding levees. Bailey ../House_authors/Bailey.xml 03/18 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1448.xml HB1502 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1502IN.pdf Income tax; authorize a credit for health insurance premiums paid by a small business for employees. Dickson ../House_authors/Dickson.xml 03/12 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1502.xml %$ HB1503 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1503IN.pdf Income tax; authorize a credit for costs of installing certain energy efficient products in homes. Wooten ../House_authors/Wooten.xml 03/12 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1503.xml %$ HB1507 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1507IN.pdf City of Vicksburg; authorize to enter into contracts with Louisiana to house municipal prisoners. Flaggs 04/18 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1507.xml HB1563 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1563IN.pdf Taxation; increase various taxes to fund state government. Scott ../House_authors/Scott.xml 03/12 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1563.xml %$ HB1590 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1590SG.pdf Appropriation; Legislative Expense, Regular. Flaggs 05/06 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1590.xml *@ HB1601 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1601SG.pdf Appropriation; Governors Office - Division of Medicaid. Holland ../House_authors/Holland.xml 05/10 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1601.xml *@ HB1602 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1602SG.pdf Appropriation; State Department of Health-support. Holland ../House_authors/Holland.xml 05/06 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1602.xml *@ HB1606 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1606SG.pdf Appropriation; Department of Archives and History. Peranich ../House_authors/Peranich.xml 05/10 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1606.xml *@ HB1607 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1607SG.pdf Appropriation; Arts Commission. Peranich ../House_authors/Peranich.xml 05/06 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1607.xml *@ HB1619 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1619SG.pdf Appropriation; Department of Human Services-Consolidated. Warren ../House_authors/Warren.xml 05/10 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1619.xml *@ HB1620 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1620SG.pdf Appropriation; Rehabilitation Services - Consolidated. Warren ../House_authors/Warren.xml 05/08 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1620.xml *@ HB1626 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1626IN.pdf City of Vicksburg; authorize to contribute funds, in-kind services and use inmate labor for maintenance of Beulah Cemetery. Monsour ../House_authors/Monsour.xml 04/18 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1626.xml HB1627 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1627IN.pdf City of Vicksburg; authorize to contribute in-kind services to The Initiative, Inc. Monsour ../House_authors/Monsour.xml 04/18 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1627.xml HB1628 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1628IN.pdf City of Vicksburg; authorize to contribute to Keep Vicksburg-Warren Beautiful, Inc. Monsour ../House_authors/Monsour.xml 04/18 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1628.xml HB1655 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1655IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of McComb in constructing wastewater treatment facilities. Myers ../House_authors/Myers.xml 03/12 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1655.xml %$ HB1700 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/1700-1799/HB1700SG.pdf Warren County; authorize to contribute funds to various organizations serving Warren County. Flaggs 05/06 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1700.xml * HB1733 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/1700-1799/HB1733IN.pdf Alcoholic beverages and cigarettes; increase tax and deposit proceeds in special fund for trauma care/Medicaid. Scott ../House_authors/Scott.xml 04/18 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1733.xml %@ HC 4 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HC/HC0004SG.pdf General Emmett H. "Mickey" Walker; commend life and military career of on his passing. Denny ../House_authors/Denny.xml 02/18 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0004.xml HC 34 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HC/HC0034SG.pdf MSU Bulldogs; commend team and Coach Sylvester Croom upon winning Liberty Bowl. Ellis ../House_authors/Ellis.xml 03/05 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0034.xml HC 40 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HC/HC0040SG.pdf Martha Cooper "Twick" Morrison; commend life and legacy upon passing. Flaggs 03/05 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0040.xml HC 46 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HC/HC0046SG.pdf Citizens of Mississippi; encourage to take pivotal actions to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Coleman (65th) ../House_authors/Coleman_(65th).xml 04/16 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0046.xml HC 60 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HC/HC0060SG.pdf Reverend Richard Golden Burns; commend life and express sympathy upon passing. Flaggs 04/02 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0060.xml HC 68 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HC/HC0068IN.pdf Suspend deadlines for further consideration of H.B. 1013; Medicaid; amend various provisions of law and increase excise tax on cigarettes. Flaggs 04/18 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HC/HC0068.xml HC 72 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HC/HC0072SG.pdf Governor William Winter; congratulate on retirement from the Board of Trustees of the Department of Archives and History. Warren ../House_authors/Warren.xml 04/04 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0072.xml HC 73 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HC/HC0073SG.pdf Obediah "Obie" Clark; commend life and legacy upon his passing. Young ../House_authors/Young.xml 03/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0073.xml HC 74 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HC/HC0074IN.pdf Suspend Deadlines for further consideration of HB 268; bring forward sections of Medicaid Law for purposes of amendment. Dedeaux ../House_authors/Dedeaux.xml 04/18 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HC/HC0074.xml HC 90 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HC/HC0090SG.pdf Brett Favre; commend outstanding athletic career in the NFL and congratulate him upon his retirement from the Green Bay Packers. Dedeaux ../House_authors/Dedeaux.xml 04/16 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0090.xml HC 92 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HC/HC0092SG.pdf Major General Harold A. Cross; commend upon the occasion of his retirement. McGee ../House_authors/McGee.xml 04/16 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0092.xml HC 97 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HC/HC0097IN.pdf Suspend deadlines for introduction; Medicaid; provide for hospital assessment, and increase alcohol and cigarette tax for. Flaggs 04/18 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HC/HC0097.xml HR 15 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HR/HR0015PS.pdf Major Dawn McGee; commend career accomplishments and service to the country. Baker (74th) ../House_authors/Baker_(74th).xml 02/12 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0015.xml HR 41 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HR/HR0041PS.pdf Doris Palmer Smith; commend life and legacy upon her passing. Calhoun ../House_authors/Calhoun.xml 03/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0041.xml HR 44 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HR/HR0044PS.pdf Joseph "Jody" Compretta, Jr.; commend life upon his passing. Smith (39th) ../House_authors/Smith_(39th).xml 04/17 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0044.xml HR 48 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HR/HR0048PS.pdf Representative Alyce G. Clarke; commend as first African-American female in Mississippi Legislature. Huddleston (30th) ../House_authors/Huddleston_(30th).xml 02/29 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0048.xml * HR 49 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HR/HR0049PS.pdf Hamilton Ben "Hamp" Brown, Jr.; commend life and legacy upon his passing. Flaggs 03/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0049.xml HR 59 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HR/HR0059IN.pdf House Rules; allow a member to cast a vote on behalf of another member under limited circumstances. Flaggs 04/18 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HR/HR0059.xml HR 68 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HR/HR0068PS.pdf Andrea Fairchild; commend on being selected as the 2007 AT&T Female Sportsman of the Year. Snowden ../House_authors/Snowden.xml 03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0068.xml HR 69 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HR/HR0069PS.pdf Doris Richardson; commend upon being selected Teacher of the Year for Indianola Public School District. Thomas ../House_authors/Thomas.xml 03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0069.xml HR 78 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HR/HR0078PS.pdf Janet Koester; commend on being nominated for the 2008 All-USA Community College Academic Team. Monsour ../House_authors/Monsour.xml 04/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0078.xml HR 79 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HR/HR0079PS.pdf Rachel Swords; commend on being nominated for the 2008 All-USA Community College Academic Team. Monsour ../House_authors/Monsour.xml 04/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0079.xml HR 80 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HR/HR0080PS.pdf Emily Edwards; commend on being nominated for the 2008 All-USA Community College Academic Team. Monsour ../House_authors/Monsour.xml 04/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0080.xml HR 88 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/HR/HR0088IN.pdf Committee on Health; create a study committee to make recommendations. Dickson ../House_authors/Dickson.xml 04/18 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HR/HR0088.xml