2016 Regular Session Representative William Tracy Arnold Principal Author and Co-Author Representative William Tracy Arnold District 3 ../../../members/house/arnold.xml ../house_p_authors/arnold.xml Principal Author Only 06/29/2016 at 12:25 HB 15 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0001-0099/HB0015IN.pdf Electronic Learning Device; require school districts to provide each student in K-12 with. Arnold 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0015.xml HB 43 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0001-0099/HB0043IN.pdf Community Colleges; authorize to develop and implement courses for state inmates. Arnold 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0043.xml HB 44 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0001-0099/HB0044IN.pdf Public hearings pertaining to municipal, county & school district budgets; specify when such hearings may commence. Arnold 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0044.xml % HB 81 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0001-0099/HB0081SG.pdf Death certificates; Vital Records shall issue five copies without charge for deceased veterans. Hopkins ../House_authors/Hopkins.xml 04/04 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0081.xml % HB 109 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0109IN.pdf Motorcycles; authorize to proceed around stalled traffic using shoulder of roadway. Arnold 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0109.xml HB 114 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0114SG.pdf State buildings; rename the PERS building as the "Timothy Alan (Tim) Ford Building." Gunn ../House_authors/Gunn.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0114.xml * HB 189 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0189IN.pdf Rural Fire Equipment Acquisition Assistance Program; create. Arnold 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0189.xml HB 217 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0217IN.pdf Adequate education program; require 80% or more to be allocated to direct classroom instruction. Arnold 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0217.xml HB 245 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0245IN.pdf MS Community College Distance Learning for Single, Working Parents Scholarship Grant. Arnold 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0245.xml HB 246 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0246IN.pdf Common Core State Standards; provide for the repeal of. Arnold 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0246.xml HB 247 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0247IN.pdf Assistant teachers; increase base salary by $2,500.00. Arnold 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0247.xml HB 274 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0274IN.pdf Family protection specialists; require DHS to pay equal compensation to those with same education/experience. Arnold 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0274.xml HB 337 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0337IN.pdf Appropriation; Prentiss County School District for constructing ag-tech building at Jumpertown High School. Arnold 03/16 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0337.xml HB 342 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0342IN.pdf Foster care; authorize DHS to partner with faith-based organizations to provide in group care homes. Arnold 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0342.xml HB 366 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0366IN.pdf Income tax; authorize a credit for taxpayers that employ persons convicted of certain felony offenses. Arnold 03/16 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0366.xml %$ HB 399 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0399IN.pdf Local Governments Capital Improvements Revolving Loan Program; revise to include municipal gas system improvements. Arnold 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0399.xml HB 415 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0400-0499/HB0415IN.pdf Income tax; authorize a credit for taxpayers that employ persons convicted of certain felony offenses. Arnold 03/16 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0415.xml %$ HB 520 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0520IN.pdf Employees of Department of Corrections; double penalties upon conviction of providing contraband items to offenders. Arnold 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0520.xml HB 529 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0529IN.pdf MDOT law enforcement officers; authorize to enforce implied consent law. Arnold 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0529.xml HB 534 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0534IN.pdf Motorcycle; authorize to proceed through red light if green light is not triggered. Arnold 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0534.xml HB 542 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0542IN.pdf Firearms; authorize to be carried at highway welcome centers and rest areas. Arnold 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0542.xml % HB 586 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0586IN.pdf Marriage; provide that members of the judiciary and boards of supervisors are not required to officiate marriages if that would violate religious beliefs. Arnold 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0586.xml HB 587 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0587IN.pdf Marriage; provide that certain religious organizations and individuals shall not be required to officiate if that would violate beliefs. Arnold 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0587.xml HB 595 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0595PS.pdf Cargo theft; provide for crime and penalties of. Massengill ../House_authors/Massengill.xml 03/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0595.xml HB 613 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0613IN.pdf Historical property; allow Department of Archives and History to acquire by eminent domain under certain conditions. Arnold 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0613.xml HB 636 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0636IN.pdf Mineral rights; revert to surface owner upon determining lack of deed or instrument of conveyance for. Arnold 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0636.xml HB 675 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0675IN.pdf Church immunity; provide for worship activities of members while on property of church. Arnold 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0675.xml HB 676 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0676IN.pdf Children; provide immunity from civil liability to those who break into cars to save. Arnold 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0676.xml HB 786 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0700-0799/HB0786SG.pdf "Mississippi Church Protection Act"; create. Gipson ../House_authors/Gipson.xml 04/15 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0786.xml * HB 819 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0819SG.pdf MS Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Act; revise certain provisions and delete repealer on. Turner ../House_authors/Turner.xml 04/11 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0819.xml * HB 882 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0882IN.pdf Holy Bible; designate as state book of Mississippi. Arnold 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0882.xml HB 918 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0918SG.pdf Memorial highway ; designate segment of Mississippi Highway 182 in the City of Columbus as the "Rep. Esther M. Harrison Memorial Highway." Karriem ../House_authors/Karriem.xml 04/07 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0918.xml * HB 938 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0938PS.pdf Vaccinations; authorize exemptions for medical purposes. Formby ../House_authors/Formby.xml 03/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0938.xml HB 939 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0939IN.pdf Vaccinations; allow exemption from requirement for school attendance based on religious or philosophical beliefs. Formby ../House_authors/Formby.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0939.xml HB1010 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1010IN.pdf School choice; establish statewide open enrollment for public school students. Arnold 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1010.xml % HB1045 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1045IN.pdf School Safety; authorize all districts to develop security plan in addition to participating in MCOPS Grant Program. Carpenter ../House_authors/Carpenter.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1045.xml HB1055 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1055IN.pdf Public libraries; bring forward sections pertaining to. Arnold 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1055.xml HB1058 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1058IN.pdf Community Colleges mid-level funding;annual amount appropriated for next 3 years not less than $43 million. Arnold 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1058.xml HB1106 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1106IN.pdf Person; clarify that unborn children are included in the meaning of. Boyd ../House_authors/Boyd.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1106.xml HB1134 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1134IN.pdf Weight tolerance; authorize for vehicles hauling animal feed to a farm. Staples ../House_authors/Staples.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1134.xml HB1161 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1161IN.pdf Hunting license; provide that nonresident National Guard or Reserve member may obtain resident or fourteen-day Armed Forces. Lamar ../House_authors/Lamar.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1161.xml HB1163 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1163IN.pdf Health insurance policies; provide no limitation of coverage for persons affected by Chiari Malformation. Arnold * 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1163.xml HB1171 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1171IN.pdf Disability; person diagnosed with Chiari Malformation shall be considered to have under certain circumstances. Arnold * 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1171.xml HB1205 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1205SG.pdf Law Enforcement Officers' Death Benefits Trust Fund; revise eligibility of. Hale ../House_authors/Hale.xml 05/11 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1205.xml * HB1207 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1207IN.pdf The Patient Choice Act of 2016; enact. Chism ../House_authors/Chism.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1207.xml HB1337 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1300-1399/HB1337IN.pdf Adverse possession cases; require losing party to pay court costs and attorney's fees. Boyd ../House_authors/Boyd.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1337.xml HB1401 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1400-1499/HB1401IN.pdf "Nancy's Law"; create to provide remedies for investigation of vulnerable person abuse. Rushing ../House_authors/Rushing.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1401.xml HB1408 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1400-1499/HB1408IN.pdf Concealed weapon; authorize person who is a United States Armed Forces member and has a valid military ID card to possess. Carpenter ../House_authors/Carpenter.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1408.xml % HB1477 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1400-1499/HB1477IN.pdf Assistant Teacher Forgivable Loan Program; revise to increase financial assistance available to those pursuing teacher licensure. Boyd ../House_authors/Boyd.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1477.xml HB1523 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1523SG.pdf Protecting Freedom of Conscience from Government Discrimination Act; create. Gunn ../House_authors/Gunn.xml 04/05 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1523.xml * HB1550 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1550IN.pdf State flag; require governmental entities that receive state funds and public colleges and universities to display. Carpenter ../House_authors/Carpenter.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1550.xml HB1616 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1616SG.pdf Appropriation; Barber Examiners, Board of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/16 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1616.xml * HB1617 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1617SG.pdf Appropriation; Nursing, Board of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/10 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1617.xml * HB1618 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1618SG.pdf Appropriation; Nursing Home Administrators, Board of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/10 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1618.xml * HB1619 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1619SG.pdf Appropriation: Real Estate Commission and Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/11 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1619.xml * HB1620 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1620SG.pdf Appropriation; Athletic Commission. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/10 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1620.xml * HB1621 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1621SG.pdf Appropriation; Medical Licensure, Board of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/12 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1621.xml * HB1622 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1622SG.pdf Appropriation; Auctioneers Commission. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/13 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1622.xml * HB1623 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1623SG.pdf Appropriation; Psychology, Board of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/11 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1623.xml * HB1624 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1624SG.pdf Appropriation; Cosmetology, Board of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/10 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1624.xml * HB1625 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1625SG.pdf Appropriation; Physical Therapy Board. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/10 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1625.xml * HB1626 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1626SG.pdf Appropriation; Optometry, Board of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/16 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1626.xml * HB1627 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1627SG.pdf Appropriation; Engineers and Land Surveyors, Board of Registration for Professional. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/10 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1627.xml * HB1628 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1628SG.pdf Appropriation; Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists, Board of Examiners for. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/10 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1628.xml * HB1629 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1629SG.pdf Appropriation; Coast Coliseum Commission. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/11 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1629.xml * HB1630 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1630SG.pdf Appropriation; Public Employees' Retirement System. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/13 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1630.xml * HB1631 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1631SG.pdf Appropriation; Oil and Gas Board. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/11 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1631.xml * HB1632 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1632SG.pdf Appropriation; Veterans' Home Purchase Board. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/12 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1632.xml * HB1643 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1643SG.pdf Appropriation; Education, Department of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/17 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1643.xml * HB1644 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1644SG.pdf Appropriation; Educational Television, Authority for. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/11 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1644.xml * HB1645 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1645SG.pdf Appropriation; Library Commission. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/11 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1645.xml * HB1646 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1646SG.pdf Appropriation; Arts Commission. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/17 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1646.xml * HB1647 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1647SG.pdf Appropriation; Archives and History, Department of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/12 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1647.xml * HB1648 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1648SG.pdf Appropriation; Transportation, Department of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/16 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1648.xml * HB1649 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1649PS.pdf Appropriation; Mississippi River Parkway Commission. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 04/16 (H) Died In Conference ../history/HB/HB1649.xml * HB1650 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1650SG.pdf Appropriation; Medicaid, Division of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/16 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1650.xml * HB1651 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1651SG.pdf Appropriation; Health, Department of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/11 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1651.xml * HB1652 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1652SG.pdf Appropriation; Human Services, Department of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/16 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1652.xml * HB1653 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1653SG.pdf Appropriation; Rehabilitation Services, Department of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/16 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1653.xml * HB1705 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1700-1799/HB1705IN.pdf Local privilege taxes; eliminate. Hopkins ../House_authors/Hopkins.xml 03/16 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1705.xml %$ HB1760 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1700-1799/HB1760PS.pdf Lee County; authorize to create a youth court referee position for youth court in. Turner ../House_authors/Turner.xml 04/20 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1760.xml HC 33 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HC/HC0033IN.pdf Constitution; amend to require Governor, not State Board of Education, to appoint State Superintendent of Education. Dixon ../House_authors/Dixon.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HC/HC0033.xml HC 59 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HC/HC0059SG.pdf Mr. Willie L. Richardson, Jr.; commend life and legacy upon his passing. Clarke ../House_authors/Clarke.xml 02/29 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0059.xml HC 91 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HC/HC0091SG.pdf Scott Stricklin; commend upon being named athletic director of the year by NACDA. Steverson ../House_authors/Steverson.xml 03/21 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0091.xml HR 76 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HR/HR0076PS.pdf Booneville High School Lady Blue Devils Basketball Team; commend and congratulate upon winning Class 3A MHSAA State Championship. Arnold 03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0076.xml HR 84 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HR/HR0084PS.pdf Mississippi State Women's Basketball Team; commend upon excellent season. Powell ../House_authors/Powell.xml 04/11 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0084.xml HR 110 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HR/HR0110PS.pdf Northeast MS Community College Men's Basketball Team; commend and congratulate upon an outstanding season. Arnold 04/20 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0110.xml HR 111 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HR/HR0111PS.pdf Northeast MS Community College Indoor Winter Guard; commend upon winning the 2016 championship. Arnold 04/20 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0111.xml