2009 Regular Session Representative Rita Martinson Principal Author and Co-Author Representative Rita Martinson District 58 ../../../members/house/martinson.xml ../house_p_authors/martinson.xml Principal Author Only 12/28/09 at 11:29 HB 28 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/0001-0099/HB0028IN.pdf Radar; sheriff may use in counties over 70,000 and impose additional state assessment for violations when radar used. Martinson 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0028.xml % HB 122 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0122IN.pdf Teacher education program; require instruction in the teaching of phonics. Martinson 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0122.xml HB 123 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0123IN.pdf Counties; authorize board of supervisors to employ attorney as full-time county employee. Martinson 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0123.xml HB 124 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0124IN.pdf Schools; require teaching of reading in Grades 1-3 for three hours each day. Martinson 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0124.xml HB 125 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0125IN.pdf Mississippi Eminent Scholars Program; eliminate GPA requirement for eligibility. Martinson 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0125.xml HB 126 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0126IN.pdf Transient vender law; require exempt persons to notify political subdivisions when transacting business. Martinson 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0126.xml HB 127 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0127IN.pdf Radar; Pearl River Valley Water Supply District may use. Martinson 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0127.xml HB 128 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0128IN.pdf Driver's license; require passage of vision screening exam upon renewal. Martinson 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0128.xml % HB 129 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0129IN.pdf Organic waste; add to the items that must be covered on highways in a truck, trailer or other carrier with an open top. Martinson 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0129.xml HB 130 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0130IN.pdf Headlights; require use during precipitation. Martinson 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0130.xml HB 131 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0131IN.pdf Liability insurance for certain vessels; require and provide for uninsured vessel coverage. Martinson 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0131.xml HB 132 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0132IN.pdf Marijuana; conform possession, possession in a motor vehicle and possession of paraphernalia penalties. Martinson 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0132.xml HB 133 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0133IN.pdf Driver's license; increase minimum age for and require driver education course. Martinson 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0133.xml % HB 134 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0134IN.pdf Sales tax; authorize exemption for retail sales of certain articles of clothing during the first weekend in August. Martinson 02/25 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0134.xml %$ HB 135 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0135IN.pdf Vaccinations; allow exemption from school attendance with certificate from physician. Martinson 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0135.xml HB 136 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0136IN.pdf Discrimination; prohibit certain businesses from discriminating against patrons solely because of attire or mode of transportation. Martinson 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0136.xml HB 137 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0137IN.pdf Failure to stop or yield right-of-way; prescribe penalties whenever injury or death results. Martinson 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0137.xml HB 138 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0138IN.pdf Motor vehicle liability insurance; require insurers to notify Department of Public Safety in event of lapse. Martinson 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0138.xml HB 149 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0149IN.pdf Distinctive motorcycle license tag; issue to fire fighters and retired fire fighters. Martinson 02/25 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0149.xml %$ HB 156 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0156IN.pdf Sales tax; increase diversion to municipalities. Martinson 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0156.xml HB 157 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0157IN.pdf Universities; phase out remedial courses in reading and reading comprehension for certain students. Martinson 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0157.xml % HB 445 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/0400-0499/HB0445IN.pdf Motorcycles; create safety and operator training program. Martinson 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0445.xml % HB 446 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/0400-0499/HB0446IN.pdf Anatomical gift; Department of Public Safety to indicate donor status on license or ID card. Martinson 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0446.xml % HB 447 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/0400-0499/HB0447IN.pdf Elections; require voter ID. Martinson 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0447.xml HB 636 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0636SG.pdf U.S. Highway 90; designate certain highway bridge thereon as "Leo W. Seal, Jr., Memorial Bridge." Compretta ../House_authors/Compretta.xml 03/03 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0636.xml HB 720 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/0700-0799/HB0720IN.pdf Health insurance; require health insurance policies and State Health Plan to cover autism spectrum disorders. Akins ../House_authors/Akins.xml 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0720.xml HB 940 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0940PS.pdf Columbia Training School property; authorize lease for ICFMR facility and for public purposes. Morgan ../House_authors/Morgan.xml 03/11 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/HB/HB0940.xml * HB 949 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0949IN.pdf Public utilities, certain; require to offer live customer service assistance to ratepayers. Martinson 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0949.xml HB 951 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0951IN.pdf Voter ID; enact. Chism ../House_authors/Chism.xml 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0951.xml HB1013 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1013IN.pdf Underage Drinking Prevention and Enforcement Act; create. Gunn ../House_authors/Gunn.xml 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1013.xml HB1014 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1014IN.pdf Sex offender registration; revise offenses requiring registration. Gunn ../House_authors/Gunn.xml 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1014.xml HB1015 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1015IN.pdf Ad valorem tax; reduce amount by which county and municipal revenues may increase from preceding year. Gunn ../House_authors/Gunn.xml 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1015.xml % HB1185 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1185IN.pdf CON; issue for add'l ICF-MR beds at community living program for developmentally disabled adults in Madison County. Martinson 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1185.xml HB1293 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1293PS.pdf Clayton P. Henderson; name Marks Vegetable Processing Facility operated by Alcorn State University after. Scott ../House_authors/Scott.xml 03/30 (H) Died In Conference ../history/HB/HB1293.xml * HB1352 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/1300-1399/HB1352IN.pdf DUI; revise use of ignition interlock device. Gunn ../House_authors/Gunn.xml 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1352.xml % HB1414 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/1400-1499/HB1414IN.pdf State officers and agencies; authorize to appoint or employ special counsel. Gunn ../House_authors/Gunn.xml 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1414.xml HB1415 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/1400-1499/HB1415IN.pdf Child abuse; provide penalties for false reports and enact child protection managers. Gunn ../House_authors/Gunn.xml 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1415.xml HB1520 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1520IN.pdf Photo voter identification; require when a person appears to vote at registrar's office or polling place. Denny ../House_authors/Denny.xml 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1520.xml HB1562 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1562IN.pdf Elections; authorize the Secretary of State to revise registration books of a county under certain circumstances. Monsour ../House_authors/Monsour.xml 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1562.xml HB1583 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1583IN.pdf Motor vehicle; unlawful to ride in portion not designed for passengers. Martinson 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1583.xml HB1602 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1602IN.pdf Legal notices; authorize publication on the Internet. Martinson 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1602.xml % HB1669 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1669PS.pdf Appropriation; Department of Transportation. McBride ../House_authors/McBride.xml 06/03 (H) Died In Conference ../history/HB/HB1669.xml *@ HB1671 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1671PS.pdf Appropriation; Attorney General - support. Coleman (29th) ../House_authors/Coleman_(29th).xml 06/03 (H) Died In Conference ../history/HB/HB1671.xml *@ HB1672 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1672PS.pdf Appropriation; District Attorneys and staff. Coleman (29th) ../House_authors/Coleman_(29th).xml 06/03 (H) Died In Conference ../history/HB/HB1672.xml *@ HB1673 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1673PS.pdf Appropriation; Supreme Court Services. Coleman (29th) ../House_authors/Coleman_(29th).xml 06/03 (H) Died In Conference ../history/HB/HB1673.xml *@ HB1674 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1674PS.pdf Appropriation; Office of Capital Defense Counsel. Coleman (29th) ../House_authors/Coleman_(29th).xml 06/03 (H) Died In Conference ../history/HB/HB1674.xml *@ HB1675 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1675PS.pdf Appropriation; Office of Capital Post-Conviction Counsel. Coleman (29th) ../House_authors/Coleman_(29th).xml 06/03 (H) Died In Conference ../history/HB/HB1675.xml *@ HB1676 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1676PS.pdf Appropriation; Office of Indigent Appeals. Coleman (29th) ../House_authors/Coleman_(29th).xml 06/03 (H) Died In Conference ../history/HB/HB1676.xml *@ HB1684 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1684PS.pdf Appropriation; State Forestry Commission. Ward ../House_authors/Ward.xml 06/03 (H) Died In Conference ../history/HB/HB1684.xml *@ HB1685 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1685PS.pdf Appropriation; State Board of Registration for Foresters. Ward ../House_authors/Ward.xml 06/03 (H) Died In Conference ../history/HB/HB1685.xml *@ HB1686 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1686PS.pdf Appropriation; Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Ward ../House_authors/Ward.xml 06/03 (H) Died In Conference ../history/HB/HB1686.xml *@ HB1687 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1687PS.pdf Appropriation; Department of Archives and History. Peranich ../House_authors/Peranich.xml 06/03 (H) Died In Conference ../history/HB/HB1687.xml *@ HB1688 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1688PS.pdf Appropriation; Arts Commission. Peranich ../House_authors/Peranich.xml 06/03 (H) Died In Conference ../history/HB/HB1688.xml *@ HC 11 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HC/HC0011IN.pdf Constitutional amendment; Governor elected by majority of popular votes, with no electoral vote requirement. Martinson 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HC/HC0011.xml HC 28 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HC/HC0028IN.pdf Constitution; amend to require voter ID. Chism ../House_authors/Chism.xml 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HC/HC0028.xml HC 34 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HC/HC0034IN.pdf State of Mississippi; urge to take critical and fundamental actions to improve the state's economic and social rankings. Dickson ../House_authors/Dickson.xml 06/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HC/HC0034.xml HC 47 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HC/HC0047SG.pdf Leo W. Seal, Jr.: commend life, legacy and accomplishments of. Compretta ../House_authors/Compretta.xml 02/27 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0047.xml HC 48 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HC/HC0048SG.pdf Madison Central Lady Jaguars Soccer Team; commend on winning Class 5A State Championship. Martinson 02/27 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0048.xml HC 49 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HC/HC0049SG.pdf St. Andrew's Episcopal School Lady Saints Soccer Team; commend on winning Class 2A State Championship. Martinson 02/27 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0049.xml HC 52 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HC/HC0052SG.pdf Pearl River Community College; commend on the occasion of its centennial anniversary. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 02/27 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0052.xml HC 54 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HC/HC0054SG.pdf Warren Hood and Alvis Hunt; commend for service rendered to the Home Place. Martinson 02/27 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0054.xml HC 55 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HC/HC0055SG.pdf St. Joseph Catholic School Bruins Soccer Team; commend on winning Class 3A/2A/1A State Championship. Martinson 02/27 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0055.xml HC 56 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HC/HC0056SG.pdf Chancellor Robert C. Khayat; commend career and accomplishments. Moak ../House_authors/Moak.xml 02/27 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0056.xml HC 60 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HC/HC0060SG.pdf St. Andrew's Episcopal School Lady Saints Soccer Team; commend on winning Class 3A/2A/1A State Championship. Martinson 03/12 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0060.xml HC 63 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HC/HC0063SG.pdf Daniel D. "Danny" Guice, Jr.; commend dedicated service as a member of the MS House of Representatives upon retirement. Stringer ../House_authors/Stringer.xml 03/13 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0063.xml HC 77 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HC/HC0077SG.pdf Mississippi Home Education Week; recognize week of May 11-15, 2009, as. Gipson ../House_authors/Gipson.xml 03/25 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0077.xml HC 97 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HC/HC0097SG.pdf Mrs. Lucimarian Roberts; commend and congratulate and recognize her lifetime achievements upon her 85th birthday. Peranich ../House_authors/Peranich.xml 04/02 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0097.xml HC 103 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HC/HC0103SG.pdf Stone D. Barefield; commemorate life, legacy and achievements on his passing. Watson ../House_authors/Watson.xml 04/13 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0103.xml HC 110 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HC/HC0110SG.pdf Charles L. Young, Sr., commend life, service accomplishments and legacy upon his passing. McCoy ../House_authors/McCoy.xml 05/18 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0110.xml HC 126 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HC/HC0126IN.pdf Suspend deadlines for introduction; Mississippi Firearms Freedom Act; create. Staples ../House_authors/Staples.xml 06/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HC/HC0126.xml HC 129 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HC/HC0129PS.pdf Congress; urge against housing prisoners of Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility (GTMO) in Mississippi. Snowden ../House_authors/Snowden.xml 06/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HC/HC0129.xml HC 136 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HC/HC0136PS.pdf Surface Transportation Board; urge not to approve sale of Grenada and Water Valley Rail Lines without certain commitments. McBride ../House_authors/McBride.xml 06/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HC/HC0136.xml HC 138 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HC/HC0138IN.pdf Madison Central High School Jaguars Baseball Team; commend on winning Class 5A State Championship. Martinson 06/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HC/HC0138.xml HR 43 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HR/HR0043PS.pdf Mrs. Doris Bourne Mattiace; commend life, service and legacy upon her passing. McCoy ../House_authors/McCoy.xml 02/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0043.xml HR 49 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HR/HR0049PS.pdf Rosa Scott High School; commend and congratulate upon being named best public high school in MS by "BusinessWeek." Martinson 03/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0049.xml HR 65 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HR/HR0065PS.pdf Frank A. Carlton, Jr.; commend life and legacy upon his passing. Bailey ../House_authors/Bailey.xml 03/13 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0065.xml HR 66 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HR/HR0066PS.pdf Malcolm Hood; commend life, legacy and distinguished career upon his passing. Moss ../House_authors/Moss.xml 03/20 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0066.xml HR 85 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HR/HR0085PS.pdf Chief Petty Officer Brian S. McGee; congratulate on winning the Bronze Star Medal. Currie ../House_authors/Currie.xml 03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0085.xml HR 86 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HR/HR0086PS.pdf Stone D. Barefield; commemorate life, legacy and achievements on his passing. Watson ../House_authors/Watson.xml 03/30 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0086.xml HR 97 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HR/HR0097PS.pdf Dr. Horace L. Buckley; commend and congratulate on occasion of 40th anniversary celebration as Cade Chapel M. B. Church. Coleman (65th) ../House_authors/Coleman_(65th).xml 04/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0097.xml HR 100 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HR/HR0100PS.pdf Mary Elizabeth Pippins Gates; commend life and legacy upon her passing. Smith (27th) ../House_authors/Smith_(27th).xml 04/09 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0100.xml HR 105 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HR/HR0105PS.pdf Marsha Meeks Kelly; commend upon retirement from MS Commission for Volunteer Service. Barker ../House_authors/Barker.xml 04/09 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0105.xml HR 107 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HR/HR0107PS.pdf Troop B, 1-98th Cavalry Regiment of 155th Brigade Combat Team; commend and express support upon their mobilization. McCoy ../House_authors/McCoy.xml 04/09 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0107.xml HR 116 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HR/HR0116PS.pdf Pup and Lee McCarty; commend on success and pottery legacy and their contributions to the State of Mississippi. Whittington ../House_authors/Whittington.xml 04/09 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0116.xml HR 157 ../../../documents/2009/pdf/HR/HR0157PS.pdf Surface Transportation Board; urge not to approve sale of Grenada and Water Valley Rail Lines without certain commitments. McBride ../House_authors/McBride.xml 06/03 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0157.xml