2008 Regular Session
Daily Action Report for 02/01/2008
Daily Action Report for 02/01/2008
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05/13/2008 at 08:32
Present--Akins, Aldridge, Arinder, Bailey, Baker (8th), Baker (74th), Banks, Barker, Beckett, Bell, Bennett, Blackmon, Bondurant, Bounds, Broomfield, Brown, Buck, Burnett, Byrd, Calhoun, Campbell (84th), Campbell (72nd), Carpenter, Chism, Clark, Clarke, Cockerham, Coleman (29th), Coleman (65th), Compretta, Currie, Dedeaux, Denny, Dickson, DuVall, Eaton, Ellington, Ellis, Espy, Evans (91st), Evans (70th), Fillingane, Flaggs, Formby, Fredericks, Frierson, Gadd, Gardner, Gibbs, Gipson, Guice, Gunn, Hamilton (6th), Hamilton (109th), Harrison, Hines, Holland, Holloway, Horne, Howell, Huddleston (15th), Huddleston (30th), Ishee, Janus, Jennings, Johnson, Jones, Lane, Malone, Martinson, Mayhall, Mayo, McBride, McGee, Middleton, Mims, Moak, Monsour, Moore, Morgan, Moss, Myers, Nicholson, Norquist, Nowell, Palazzo, Parker, Patterson, Peranich, Perkins, Pigott, Puckett, Read, Reed, Reynolds, Robinson, Rogers (14th), Rogers (61st), Scott, Shows, Smith (27th), Smith (39th), Snowden, Staples, Stevens, Straughter, Stringer, Sullivan, Thomas, Turner, Upshaw, Walley, Ward, Warren, Watson, Weathersby, Whittington, Woods, Wooten, Young, Zuber, Mr. Speaker. Total--122.
Absent--None.
Present--Albritton, Baria, Blount, Brown, Browning, Bryan, Burton, Butler, Carmichael, Chassaniol, Clarke, Davis D. (1st), Davis V. (36th), Dawkins, Dearing, Dickerson, Fillingane, Flowers, Frazier, Gollott, Gordon, Harden, Hewes, Hopson, Horhn, Hudson, Hyde-Smith, Jackson G. (15th), Jackson R. (11th), Jackson S. (32nd), Jones, Jordan, King, Kirby, Lee E. (47th), Lee P. (35th), McDaniel, Mettetal, Michel, Moffatt, Montgomery, Nunnelee, Powell, Simmons, Stone, Tollison, Turner, Walls, Ward, Watson, Wilemon, Yancey. Total--52.
Absent--Total--None.
House: Introductions
HB 593
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0593PS.pdf
Legislative subpoenas; provide for enforcement of and disallow protection of certain confidential information (PEER).
Moss
../House_authors/Moss.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Judiciary A
../history/HB/HB0593.xml
HB 594
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0594IN.pdf
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus ("MRSA") Control Program; require every hospital to establish.
Moak
../House_authors/Moak.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Public Health and Human Services
../history/HB/HB0594.xml
HB 595
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0595IN.pdf
Multidrug-resistant organisms; require Health Department to perform certain functions to prevent and control.
Moak
../House_authors/Moak.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Public Health and Human Services
../history/HB/HB0595.xml
HB 596
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0596IN.pdf
Fax solicitations, certain; prohibit under Mississippi Telephone Solicitation Act.
Denny
../House_authors/Denny.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Public Utilities
../history/HB/HB0596.xml
HB 597
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0597IN.pdf
Cellular phone use in automobiles; preemption of local ordinances by state law for.
Denny
../House_authors/Denny.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Transportation
../history/HB/HB0597.xml
HB 598
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0598PS.pdf
Child pornography; prohibit reproduction during discovery.
Jones
../House_authors/Jones.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Judiciary B
../history/HB/HB0598.xml
HB 599
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0599IN.pdf
U.S. Highway 72; MDOT conduct feasibility study for Corinth bypass.
Moss
../House_authors/Moss.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Transportation
../history/HB/HB0599.xml
HB 600
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0600PS.pdf
Crimes; create offense of lewd exhibition in presence of minor.
Jones
../House_authors/Jones.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Judiciary B
../history/HB/HB0600.xml
HB 601
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0601IN.pdf
Trial; require within 270 days of arraignment of accused.
Ellis
../House_authors/Ellis.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Judiciary A
../history/HB/HB0601.xml
HB 602
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0602IN.pdf
Radar; authorize sheriff and deputy sheriffs to use on county roads to enforce speed limits.
Malone
../House_authors/Malone.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Transportation
../history/HB/HB0602.xml
HB 603
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0603IN.pdf
Radar; authorize use by MDOT law enforcement officers on state highways to enforce speed of commercial vehicles.
Malone
../House_authors/Malone.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Transportation
../history/HB/HB0603.xml
HB 604
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0604IN.pdf
Food service employees; require physical exam and blood test and verifying health certificate every four years.
Eaton
../House_authors/Eaton.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Public Health and Human Services
../history/HB/HB0604.xml
HB 605
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0605IN.pdf
Ad valorem taxes; provide for transfer of portion of property between heirs when an heir fails to pay for 3 years.
Eaton
../House_authors/Eaton.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Judiciary A
../history/HB/HB0605.xml
HB 606
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0606IN.pdf
Distinctive license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of Institute for Marine Mammal Studies.
Bailey
../House_authors/Bailey.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Ways and Means
../history/HB/HB0606.xml
HB 607
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0607SG.pdf
U.S. Highway 84; designate portion in Adams County as "Richard Wright Memorial Highway."
Johnson
../House_authors/Johnson.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Transportation
../history/HB/HB0607.xml
HB 608
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0608PS.pdf
Human remains; provide procedure for moving to other places of interment.
Chism
../House_authors/Chism.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Public Health and Human Services
../history/HB/HB0608.xml
HB 609
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0609PS.pdf
Budget; prohibit certain actions by state agencies during current fiscal year.
Brown
../House_authors/Brown.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Appropriations
../history/HB/HB0609.xml
HB 610
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0610IN.pdf
Internal audit law; remove condition for specific appropriations to fund, and delay implementation date.
Brown
../House_authors/Brown.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Appropriations
../history/HB/HB0610.xml
HB 611
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0611IN.pdf
Gaming; impose additional license fee on each gaming licensee.
Sullivan
../House_authors/Sullivan.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Gaming
../history/HB/HB0611.xml
HB 612
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0612IN.pdf
Hospitals; require to notify patients before referring patient's account to collection agency.
Sullivan
../House_authors/Sullivan.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Public Health and Human Services
../history/HB/HB0612.xml
HB 613
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0613IN.pdf
Voter identification; require for all except certain older electors.
Sullivan
../House_authors/Sullivan.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Apportionment and Elections
../history/HB/HB0613.xml
HB 614
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0614IN.pdf
Contracts; prohibit use of automatic renewal clauses.
Ward
../House_authors/Ward.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Judiciary B
../history/HB/HB0614.xml
HB 615
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0615IN.pdf
Conservation officers; revise qualifications for appointment.
Ward
../House_authors/Ward.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
../history/HB/HB0615.xml
HB 616
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0616IN.pdf
Regional correctional facility; authorize Department of Corrections to contract with Tishomingo County for.
Carpenter
../House_authors/Carpenter.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Corrections
../history/HB/HB0616.xml
HB 617
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0617IN.pdf
Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Copiah County in constructing recreational and athletic facilities.
Holloway
../House_authors/Holloway.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Ways and Means
../history/HB/HB0617.xml
HB 618
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0618IN.pdf
Bonds; authorize issuance for repair and renovation of Coahoma County Higher Education Center.
Mayo
../House_authors/Mayo.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Ways and Means
../history/HB/HB0618.xml
HB 619
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0619IN.pdf
Municipal employees; prohibit governing authorities from requiring to reside inside municipal boundaries.
Denny
../House_authors/Denny.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Municipalities
../history/HB/HB0619.xml
HB 620
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0620PS.pdf
Early Voting Pilot Program; create for Lafayette and Bolivar Counties.
Reynolds
../House_authors/Reynolds.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Apportionment and Elections
../history/HB/HB0620.xml
HB 621
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0621PS.pdf
City of Jackson; authorize to collect additional privilege license tax and increase delinquent tax penalty.
Calhoun
../House_authors/Calhoun.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Local and Private Legislation;Ways and Means
../history/HB/HB0621.xml
HB 622
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0622IN.pdf
Special meetings, boards of supervisors; further define emergencies authorizing calling of.
Mayo
../House_authors/Mayo.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To County Affairs
../history/HB/HB0622.xml
HB 623
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0623IN.pdf
Automobile insurance; provide that payment of a total loss claim include payment for certain taxes and fees.
Mayo
../House_authors/Mayo.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Insurance
../history/HB/HB0623.xml
HB 624
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0624IN.pdf
Driver's licenses; require additional documentation of legal status of applicants.
Woods
../House_authors/Woods.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Transportation
../history/HB/HB0624.xml
HB 625
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0625IN.pdf
Public contractors; exempt from liability if work in compliance with plans.
Ward
../House_authors/Ward.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Judiciary B
../history/HB/HB0625.xml
HB 626
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0626IN.pdf
Motor vehicle dealers; prohibit from charging document preparation fees.
Ward
../House_authors/Ward.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Transportation;Judiciary B
../history/HB/HB0626.xml
HB 627
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0627IN.pdf
Syrup Containers Law; establish administrative procedures and penalties.
Ward
../House_authors/Ward.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Agriculture
../history/HB/HB0627.xml
HB 628
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0628SG.pdf
Honey Products Law; establish administrative procedures and penalties.
Ward
../House_authors/Ward.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Agriculture
../history/HB/HB0628.xml
HB 629
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0629PS.pdf
Telecommunications Center Commission; transfer powers and duties to Capital City Convention Center Commission.
Coleman (65th)
../House_authors/Coleman_(65th).xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Public Property
../history/HB/HB0629.xml
HB 630
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0630IN.pdf
85% rule; exclude certain first-time nonviolent offenders from.
Middleton
../House_authors/Middleton.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Corrections
../history/HB/HB0630.xml
HB 631
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0631SG.pdf
Contractors; revise definition to exempt oil and gas contractors permitted by the State Oil and Gas Board.
Warren
../House_authors/Warren.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Oil, Gas and Other Minerals
../history/HB/HB0631.xml
HB 632
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0632IN.pdf
School athletic trainers; require annual salary supplement for acquiring national certification.
Warren
../House_authors/Warren.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Education;Appropriations
../history/HB/HB0632.xml
HB 633
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0633IN.pdf
Driver's license; require driver's education course as condition for issuance.
Mayhall
../House_authors/Mayhall.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Transportation;Education
../history/HB/HB0633.xml
HB 634
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0634IN.pdf
Elected school boards; elect all members at time of presidential election.
Moore
../House_authors/Moore.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Education;Apportionment and Elections
../history/HB/HB0634.xml
HB 635
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0635IN.pdf
Public funds; public officials who fail to timely deposit funds are guilty of misdemeanor.
Brown
../House_authors/Brown.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Judiciary A
../history/HB/HB0635.xml
HB 636
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0636IN.pdf
Contracts; public officials entering unlawful contract personally liable for costs of suits.
Brown
../House_authors/Brown.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Judiciary A
../history/HB/HB0636.xml
HB 637
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0637IN.pdf
Master lease-purchase program; authorize DFA to develop program for counties and municipalities.
Brown
../House_authors/Brown.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To County Affairs;Appropriations
../history/HB/HB0637.xml
HB 638
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0638SG.pdf
Blind Persons' Literacy Rights and Education Act; revise to conform to changes in federal law.
Brown
../House_authors/Brown.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Education
../history/HB/HB0638.xml
HB 639
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0639PS.pdf
School district employees; authorize voluntary dues deductions for membership in professional organizations.
Brown
../House_authors/Brown.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Education
../history/HB/HB0639.xml
HB 640
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0640IN.pdf
Compensation for the Wrongfully Incarcerated Act; create.
Perkins
../House_authors/Perkins.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Corrections;Appropriations
../history/HB/HB0640.xml
HB 641
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0641IN.pdf
Education Employment Procedures; reduce probationary period and include assistant teachers.
Brown
../House_authors/Brown.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Education
../history/HB/HB0641.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
02/01 (H) Referred To Apportionment and Elections
../history/HB/HB0642.xml
HB 643
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0643IN.pdf
Emerging Crops Fund; revise maximum amount for loans made to agribusinesses engaged in poultry operations for upgrades.
Arinder
../House_authors/Arinder.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Agriculture
../history/HB/HB0643.xml
HB 644
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0644IN.pdf
Attempted murder; establish as a crime.
Arinder
../House_authors/Arinder.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Judiciary A
../history/HB/HB0644.xml
HB 645
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0645IN.pdf
Commissioner of Insurance; create committee to study whether office should be appointed or elected.
Robinson
../House_authors/Robinson.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Insurance;Apportionment and Elections
../history/HB/HB0645.xml
HB 646
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0646PS.pdf
Public transit task force; create and prescribe duties.
Flaggs
../House_authors/Flaggs.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Transportation;Public Health and Human Services
../history/HB/HB0646.xml
HB 647
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0647PS.pdf
DFA; may enforce laws on streets and sidewalks adjoining certain state buildings.
Coleman (65th)
../House_authors/Coleman_(65th).xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Public Property
../history/HB/HB0647.xml
HB 648
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0648PS.pdf
Mississippi Alternative Housing units; authorize disposal in accordance with federal grant guidelines.
Coleman (65th)
../House_authors/Coleman_(65th).xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Ways and Means
../history/HB/HB0648.xml
HB 649
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0649PS.pdf
Seat of government lands; provide for return of status when reacquired.
Coleman (65th)
../House_authors/Coleman_(65th).xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Public Property
../history/HB/HB0649.xml
HB 650
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0650SG.pdf
DFA; grant jurisdiction over any property acquired for conducting state business.
Coleman (65th)
../House_authors/Coleman_(65th).xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Public Property
../history/HB/HB0650.xml
HB 651
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0651SG.pdf
101 Capitol Centre Building; authorize DFA to sell.
Coleman (65th)
../House_authors/Coleman_(65th).xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Public Property;Appropriations
../history/HB/HB0651.xml
HB 652
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0652PS.pdf
State construction projects; authorize DFA to approve demolitions/acquire rights-of-way.
Coleman (65th)
../House_authors/Coleman_(65th).xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Public Property
../history/HB/HB0652.xml
HB 653
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0653IN.pdf
Elected officials; indictment results in suspension without pay and conviction results in removal.
Denny
../House_authors/Denny.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Judiciary A
../history/HB/HB0653.xml
HB 654
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0654IN.pdf
Nonpartisan Judicial Election Act; repeal.
Denny
../House_authors/Denny.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Apportionment and Elections;Judiciary A
../history/HB/HB0654.xml
HB 655
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0655IN.pdf
Appellate judges; provide for appointed Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
Denny
../House_authors/Denny.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Apportionment and Elections;Judiciary A
../history/HB/HB0655.xml
HB 656
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0656IN.pdf
Jacinto Courthouse in Alcorn County; authorize Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks to acquire.
Moss
../House_authors/Moss.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
../history/HB/HB0656.xml
HB 657
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0657IN.pdf
Mississippi Highway 42; MDOT reconstruct to four lanes portion in Forrest and Perry Counties.
Walley
../House_authors/Walley.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Transportation;Appropriations
../history/HB/HB0657.xml
HB 658
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0658SG.pdf
Local System Bridge Program; utility adjustments and right-of-way acquisition costs paid out of special fund.
Gibbs
../House_authors/Gibbs.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To County Affairs;Transportation
../history/HB/HB0658.xml
HB 659
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0659IN.pdf
Debt management service; clarify that debt adjusting incurred in practice of law does not constitute.
Moak
../House_authors/Moak.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Banking and Financial Services;Judiciary A
../history/HB/HB0659.xml
HB 660
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0660PS.pdf
Gaming; remove obsolete and repealed language and confirm authority to conduct certain activities.
Moak
../House_authors/Moak.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Gaming
../history/HB/HB0660.xml
HB 661
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0661IN.pdf
Health insurance policies; require coverage for colorectal cancer examinations.
Moak *
../House_authors/Moak.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Insurance
../history/HB/HB0661.xml
HB 662
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0662IN.pdf
Capital cases; allow sentencing proceedings to be conducted before trial judge if neither defendant nor state request sentencing jury.
Moak
../House_authors/Moak.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Judiciary A
../history/HB/HB0662.xml
HB 663
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0663IN.pdf
Motor vehicles; establish requirements for leased and rent-to-own vehicle registration, titles and liability insurance.
Moak
../House_authors/Moak.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Insurance;Transportation
../history/HB/HB0663.xml
HB 664
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0664PS.pdf
Tuition; waive at universities and colleges for children of veterans killed in the line of duty.
Denny
../House_authors/Denny.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Military Affairs;Universities and Colleges
../history/HB/HB0664.xml
HB 665
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0665IN.pdf
Insurance; impose certain limitations on health discount plans that are not regulated under insurance laws.
Howell
../House_authors/Howell.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Insurance
../history/HB/HB0665.xml
HB 666
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0666IN.pdf
Residential builders and remodelers; revise licensing and certain other provisions.
Brown
../House_authors/Brown.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Judiciary B
../history/HB/HB0666.xml
HB 667
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0667IN.pdf
Contractors; require applicants for licensure to be tested for knowledge of energy reduction techniques.
Baker (74th)
../House_authors/Baker_(74th).xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Judiciary B
../history/HB/HB0667.xml
HB 668
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0668IN.pdf
Contractor's; increase fee for application or renewal of certificate of responsibility.
Guice *
../House_authors/Guice.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Judiciary B
../history/HB/HB0668.xml
HB 669
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0669IN.pdf
Pearl River Valley Water Supply District; authorize reservoir patrol officers to use unmarked vehicles.
McGee
../House_authors/McGee.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Conservation and Water Resources;Appropriations
../history/HB/HB0669.xml
HB 670
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0670SG.pdf
Law enforcement officers; allow Pearl River Valley Water Supply District Reservoir Patrol Officers to serve on part-time and reserve basis.
McGee
../House_authors/McGee.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Conservation and Water Resources
../history/HB/HB0670.xml
HB 671
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0671PS.pdf
Fire department vehicles; authorize to be marked with white and amber lights.
Lane
../House_authors/Lane.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Judiciary B
../history/HB/HB0671.xml
HB 672
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0672IN.pdf
Eminent domain; restrict use of.
Blackmon
../House_authors/Blackmon.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Judiciary A
../history/HB/HB0672.xml
HB 673
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0673IN.pdf
Public Records Act; clarify law enforcement exemptions.
Blackmon
../House_authors/Blackmon.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Judiciary A
../history/HB/HB0673.xml
HB 674
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0674SG.pdf
Oil severance tax; revise distribution between state and counties.
Lane
../House_authors/Lane.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Oil, Gas and Other Minerals;Ways and Means
../history/HB/HB0674.xml
HB 675
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0675IN.pdf
Hospices; patient must be informed before admission that Medicare coverage for hospice services is subject to maximum lifetime limits.
Lane
../House_authors/Lane.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Public Health and Human Services;Judiciary B
../history/HB/HB0675.xml
HB 676
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0676IN.pdf
Commercial social networking Web sites; regulate access and create offense (AG).
Jones
../House_authors/Jones.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Public Utilities
../history/HB/HB0676.xml
HC 16
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HC/HC0016IN.pdf
Amend Constitution; require majority vote only for bill reducing taxes.
Denny
../House_authors/Denny.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Constitution
../history/HC/HC0016.xml
HC 17
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HC/HC0017IN.pdf
Constitutional amendment; change statewide elections to the first Saturday of November.
Brown
../House_authors/Brown.xml
02/01 (H) Referred To Constitution
../history/HC/HC0017.xml
House: Floor Actions
HB 513
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0513SG.pdf
Appropriation; State Department of Education - General Programs, Education Reform Act and Vocational Education.
Brown
../House_authors/Brown.xml
02/01 (H) Transmitted To Senate
../history/HB/HB0513.xml
HR 18
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HR/HR0018PS.pdf
Attorney Charles E. Lawrence, Jr.; commend career achievements and community service given by.
Watson
../House_authors/Watson.xml
02/01 (H) Adopted
../history/HR/HR0018.xml
02/01 (H) Immediate Release
../history/HR/HR0018.xml
HR 19
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HR/HR0019PS.pdf
Bro. William (Bill) L. Barton; commend ministerial services of.
Hamilton (109th)
../House_authors/Hamilton_(109th).xml
02/01 (H) Adopted
../history/HR/HR0019.xml
02/01 (H) Immediate Release
../history/HR/HR0019.xml
House: Signed By The Speaker
HR 18
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HR/HR0018PS.pdf
Attorney Charles E. Lawrence, Jr.; commend career achievements and community service given by.
Watson
../House_authors/Watson.xml
02/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/HR/HR0018.xml
HR 19
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HR/HR0019PS.pdf
Bro. William (Bill) L. Barton; commend ministerial services of.
Hamilton (109th)
../House_authors/Hamilton_(109th).xml
02/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/HR/HR0019.xml
Senate: Introductions
SB2590
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2590SG.pdf
Schools of nursing in Mississippi; IHL conduct study for utilization of clinical simulation laboratories for schools.
Burton
../Senate_authors/Burton.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Universities and Colleges
../history/SB/SB2590.xml
SB2591
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2591IN.pdf
Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of the Philadelphia Public School District.
Ward
../Senate_authors/Ward.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Finance
../history/SB/SB2591.xml
SB2592
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2592SG.pdf
State Veterans Memorial Cemetery; delete residency requirement for veteran to be eligible for interment.
Lee (47th)
../Senate_authors/Lee_(47th).xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Veterans and Military Affairs
../history/SB/SB2592.xml
SB2593
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2593PS.pdf
Implied consent; revise various testing provisions.
Fillingane
../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Judiciary, Division A
../history/SB/SB2593.xml
SB2594
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2594IN.pdf
School nurses; include under provisions of school district leave law.
Carmichael
../Senate_authors/Carmichael.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Education
../history/SB/SB2594.xml
SB2595
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2595IN.pdf
Sex offender registration law; create zone around child residential homes.
Hyde-Smith
../Senate_authors/Hyde-Smith.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Judiciary, Division B
../history/SB/SB2595.xml
SB2596
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2596PS.pdf
Rape or sexual battery of a child; authorize death penalty for.
Fillingane
../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Judiciary, Division A
../history/SB/SB2596.xml
SB2597
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2597IN.pdf
False reports of child abuse or neglect; provide criminal and civil penalties.
Fillingane
../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Judiciary, Division B
../history/SB/SB2597.xml
SB2598
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2598IN.pdf
Enhanced penalties for assault; include juvenile care workers at the state training schools.
Hyde-Smith
../Senate_authors/Hyde-Smith.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Judiciary, Division B
../history/SB/SB2598.xml
SB2599
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2599IN.pdf
Statute of limitations on prosecuting crimes; exclude felony welfare fraud from.
Tollison
../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Judiciary, Division B
../history/SB/SB2599.xml
SB2600
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2600SG.pdf
Emancipation of minor child; provide for without necessity of court order in certain cases.
Hyde-Smith
../Senate_authors/Hyde-Smith.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Judiciary, Division A
../history/SB/SB2600.xml
SB2601
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2601SG.pdf
Children adopted through state-supported adoption agency; provide for continuation of Medicaid benefits.
Hyde-Smith
../Senate_authors/Hyde-Smith.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Public Health and Welfare;Appropriations
../history/SB/SB2601.xml
SB2602
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2602PS.pdf
Time limitations for investigations of elder abuse; modify in cases where victim is not in immediate danger.
Hyde-Smith
../Senate_authors/Hyde-Smith.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Public Health and Welfare
../history/SB/SB2602.xml
SB2603
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2603SG.pdf
Foster children program; authorize DHS to make relative care payments and make certain technical amendments to.
Hyde-Smith
../Senate_authors/Hyde-Smith.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Public Health and Welfare
../history/SB/SB2603.xml
SB2604
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2604PS.pdf
Lamar County; revise payment by the board of supervisors to the circuit clerk.
Fillingane
../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Fees, Salaries and Administration;Appropriations
../history/SB/SB2604.xml
SB2605
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2605SG.pdf
MS Mortgage Consumer Protection Law; clarify provisions/authorize Commissioner of Banking to issue subpoenas.
Jackson (15th)
../Senate_authors/Jackson_(15th).xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Business and Financial Institutions
../history/SB/SB2605.xml
SB2606
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2606PS.pdf
Highway; provide weight exemption for commodities transported from ports on Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.
Brown
../Senate_authors/Brown.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Highways and Transportation
../history/SB/SB2606.xml
SB2607
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2607IN.pdf
Sales taxation; exempt sales to the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center.
Hewes
../Senate_authors/Hewes.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Finance
../history/SB/SB2607.xml
SB2608
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2608SG.pdf
Highways; rename Highway 605 Scenic Byway as Highway 605 Tradition Parkway.
Hewes
../Senate_authors/Hewes.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Highways and Transportation
../history/SB/SB2608.xml
SB2609
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2609IN.pdf
Katie's Law; require DNA sample upon all felony arrests.
Hewes
../Senate_authors/Hewes.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Judiciary, Division B
../history/SB/SB2609.xml
SB2610
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2610IN.pdf
Pawnbroker transactions; require availability of records by electronic transmission to law enforcement agencies.
Hewes
../Senate_authors/Hewes.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Business and Financial Institutions
../history/SB/SB2610.xml
SB2611
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2611IN.pdf
Department of Public Safety; authorize privatization of driver license examining bureau.
Hewes
../Senate_authors/Hewes.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Appropriations
../history/SB/SB2611.xml
SB2612
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2612SG.pdf
Mississippi Coast Coliseum Commission; revise membership.
Hewes
../Senate_authors/Hewes.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Economic Development
../history/SB/SB2612.xml
SB2613
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2613PS.pdf
Airport authorities; authorize to use of design-build and manager at risk construction methods.
Hewes
../Senate_authors/Hewes.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Highways and Transportation
../history/SB/SB2613.xml
SB2614
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2614IN.pdf
Retirement; law enforcement officers who served in coast counties during Hurricane Katrina shall receive PERS credit.
Hewes
../Senate_authors/Hewes.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Finance
../history/SB/SB2614.xml
SB2615
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2615IN.pdf
Tourism Project Sales Tax Incentive Fund; revise definition of "tourism project" to include enterprises owned by gaming licensees.
Hewes
../Senate_authors/Hewes.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Tourism;Finance
../history/SB/SB2615.xml
SB2616
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2616IN.pdf
School bus transportation; certain nonpublic school students are entitled to.
Hewes
../Senate_authors/Hewes.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Education;Appropriations
../history/SB/SB2616.xml
SB2617
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2617SG.pdf
Memorial hwys; designate portions of US 90, Gulfport/Judith Toups Least Tern Hwy-Gautier/Major Michael Green Memorial Hwy.
Hewes
../Senate_authors/Hewes.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Highways and Transportation
../history/SB/SB2617.xml
SB2618
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2618IN.pdf
Distinctive motor vehicle license tags; authorize for supporters of D'Iberville High School.
Hewes
../Senate_authors/Hewes.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Finance
../history/SB/SB2618.xml
SB2619
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2619SG.pdf
DNA evidence; create task force to study proper preservation of.
Tollison
../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Judiciary, Division B
../history/SB/SB2619.xml
SB2620
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2620IN.pdf
Law enforcement officers and fire fighters; increase death and disability benefits under trust funds.
Blount
../Senate_authors/Blount.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Appropriations
../history/SB/SB2620.xml
SB2621
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2621IN.pdf
Domestic violence; revise.
Blount
../Senate_authors/Blount.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Judiciary, Division B
../history/SB/SB2621.xml
SB2622
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2622SG.pdf
Home invasion; increase penalty for.
Blount
../Senate_authors/Blount.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Judiciary, Division B
../history/SB/SB2622.xml
SB2623
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2623PS.pdf
Child support guidelines based on adjusted gross income; increase.
Hyde-Smith
../Senate_authors/Hyde-Smith.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Judiciary, Division A
../history/SB/SB2623.xml
SB2624
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2624IN.pdf
School term; cannot begin before the 4th full week in August.
Hewes
../Senate_authors/Hewes.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Education
../history/SB/SB2624.xml
SC 540
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SC/SC0540SG.pdf
Commend MGCCC "Bulldog" Football Team, National Co-Championship and undefeated season.
Hewes
../Senate_authors/Hewes.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Rules
../history/SC/SC0540.xml
SC 541
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SC/SC0541SG.pdf
Commend Mississippi dentists and laboratories for donated dental services.
Hewes
../Senate_authors/Hewes.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Rules
../history/SC/SC0541.xml
Senate: Floor Actions
SB2025
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2025PS.pdf
Appropriation; Department of Finance and Administration to study state tax system.
Davis (1st)
../Senate_authors/Davis_(1st).xml
02/01 (S) Committee Substitute Adopted
../history/SB/SB2025.xml
02/01 (S) Passed
../history/SB/SB2025.xml
SB2037
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2037PS.pdf
Government contracts; require labor to be performed by U.S. citizens or legal aliens.
Kirby
../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml
02/01 (S) Committee Substitute Adopted
../history/SB/SB2037.xml
02/01 (S) Passed
../history/SB/SB2037.xml
Senate: Referred Other House
HC 11
../../../documents/2008/pdf/HC/HC0011SG.pdf
George County High School Rebels Football Team; commend upon a successful 2007 season.
Parker
../House_authors/Parker.xml
02/01 (S) Referred To Rules
../history/HC/HC0011.xml
Senate: Signed By The President
SC 517
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SC/SC0517SG.pdf
Commend life of Afghanistan casualty U.S. Army Sergeant Taurean T. Harris.
Butler
../Senate_authors/Butler.xml
02/01 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0517.xml
SC 529
../../../documents/2008/pdf/SC/SC0529SG.pdf
Commend the service of the Honorable Trent Lott, Senator from the State of Mississippi.
Hewes
../Senate_authors/Hewes.xml
02/01 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0529.xml