2016 Regular Session Representative Lester Carpenter Principal Author and Co-Author Representative Lester Carpenter District 1 ../../../members/house/carpenter.xml ../house_p_authors/carpenter.xml Principal Author Only 06/29/2016 at 12:25 HB 50 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0001-0099/HB0050IN.pdf Science Curriculum; prohibit any state board or local school board prohibition on teacher providing instruction of evolution theory. Formby ../House_authors/Formby.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0050.xml HB 61 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0001-0099/HB0061IN.pdf School district accreditation; require compliance with constitutional provisions and state laws as a minimum requirement for. Formby ../House_authors/Formby.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0061.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 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 247 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0247IN.pdf Assistant teachers; increase base salary by $2,500.00. Arnold ../House_authors/Arnold.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0247.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 ../House_authors/Arnold.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0587.xml HB 688 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0688IN.pdf Joint state-county work programs; require DOC to reimburse certain eligible counties for offender participating in such programs. Carpenter 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0688.xml HB 718 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0700-0799/HB0718IN.pdf Chancery clerks; revise filing fees charged for the recording of documents. Carpenter 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0718.xml % HB 782 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0700-0799/HB0782PS.pdf Firearms; prohibit enforcement of certain federal law relating to. Formby ../House_authors/Formby.xml 03/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0782.xml * HB 877 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0877IN.pdf Retirement; create separate system for law enforcement emergency management and firefighters. Carpenter 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0877.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 HB 941 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0941IN.pdf School board; elect all at general state election for four-year term. Carpenter 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0941.xml HB 942 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0942IN.pdf MAEP; revise to determine cost using ADM in lieu of ADA with 94.5% attendance trigger and exempt "A" and "B" districts from trigger. Carpenter 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0942.xml HB 943 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0943IN.pdf "Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs Act"; revise and rename the "Equal Opportunity for All Students Act." Moore ../House_authors/Moore.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0943.xml HB1014 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1014IN.pdf Law Enforcement Officers Death Benefits Trust Fund; include certain firefighters and specify what is a covered death. Carpenter 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1014.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 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1045.xml HB1103 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1103IN.pdf Medical examiners and deputy medical examiners; revise compensation and fees of. Carpenter 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1103.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 HB1145 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1145IN.pdf MS Flexible Credit Act; create. Carpenter 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1145.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 * HB1310 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1300-1399/HB1310IN.pdf City council members and aldermen; may solemnize rites of matrimony. Carpenter * 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1310.xml HB1311 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1300-1399/HB1311IN.pdf Municipalities that implement sanctuary policies; provide certain penalty for. Formby ../House_authors/Formby.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1311.xml HB1334 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1300-1399/HB1334IN.pdf Parental rights; establish fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing, education and care of their children. Brown ../House_authors/Brown.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1334.xml HB1339 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1300-1399/HB1339IN.pdf Circuit court clerk; increase fee for attending court charged by. Carpenter 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1339.xml % HB1340 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1300-1399/HB1340IN.pdf Circuit Clerk; increase fees for certain services. Carpenter 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1340.xml % HB1341 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1300-1399/HB1341IN.pdf Circuit clerk; increase fee for filing and recording marriage licenses. Carpenter 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1341.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 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1408.xml % HB1489 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1400-1499/HB1489IN.pdf Tax assessors and collectors; increase the salaries of. Carpenter 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1489.xml HB1491 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1400-1499/HB1491IN.pdf Salaries; increase for certain county officials. Carpenter 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1491.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 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1550.xml HB1722 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1700-1799/HB1722PS.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for improvements at state parks. Bounds ../House_authors/Bounds.xml 04/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1722.xml *%$ HB1738 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1700-1799/HB1738IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds to assist City of Vicksburg with tourism projects. Monsour ../House_authors/Monsour.xml 03/16 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1738.xml %$ HB1741 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1700-1799/HB1741IN.pdf City of Corinth; authorize imposition of local sales tax at rate of 0.25% of 1% for certain purposes. Carpenter 04/21 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1741.xml % HB1758 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1700-1799/HB1758SG.pdf Alcorn, Benton, Marshall, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo Counties; authorize contribution to Northest MS Community Services, Inc. Bain ../House_authors/Bain.xml 05/03 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1758.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 HB1774 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1700-1799/HB1774IN.pdf Alcorn County; authorize to contract with the United States and other states to house minimum/medium security offenders in its regional correctional facility. Bain ../House_authors/Bain.xml 04/21 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1774.xml HB1776 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1700-1799/HB1776SG.pdf Tishmingo County; authorize to contract with U.S. and other states to house minimum/medium security in its county jail. Carpenter 05/09 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1776.xml HB1782 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1700-1799/HB1782SG.pdf Tishmingo County Water District; clarify election process for commissioners elected to. Carpenter 05/03 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1782.xml HC 51 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HC/HC0051SG.pdf Sarah Thomas; commend upon becoming first full-time official in NFL . Busby ../House_authors/Busby.xml 02/22 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0051.xml HC 53 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HC/HC0053IN.pdf Victim restitution; encourage efforts to prioritize. Brown ../House_authors/Brown.xml 04/21 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HC/HC0053.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 71 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HC/HC0071SG.pdf John Rhodes; commend upon attaining the rank of Brigadier General in the Army National Guard. Bain ../House_authors/Bain.xml 03/15 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0071.xml HC 73 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HC/HC0073SG.pdf Billy Glover, Jr.; commend upon 34 years of service and congratulate upon the occasion of his retirement. Carpenter 03/15 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0073.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 10 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HR/HR0010PS.pdf Taiwan; commend and congratulate upon election of New President. Reynolds ../House_authors/Reynolds.xml 01/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0010.xml HR 14 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HR/HR0014PS.pdf Wendell Phifer; commend on being named teacher of the year. Carpenter 02/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0014.xml HR 27 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HR/HR0027PS.pdf Nicholas B. Phillips; commend upon his retirement as Tishomingo County Prosecuting Attorney. Carpenter 02/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0027.xml HR 30 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HR/HR0030PS.pdf Verdie Crum; commend and recognize on occasion of her 100th birthday. Carpenter 02/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0030.xml HR 38 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HR/HR0038IN.pdf Ole Miss Rebel Football Team; commend for outstanding season and Sugar Bowl win. Hughes ../House_authors/Hughes.xml 04/21 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HR/HR0038.xml HR 42 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HR/HR0042PS.pdf Representative Reecy L. Dickson; commend for her distinguished service in the Mississippi House of Representatives. Huddleston (30th) ../House_authors/Huddleston_(30th).xml 03/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0042.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 95 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HR/HR0095PS.pdf Lee Childress; commend and congratulate upon being named citizen of the year by the Corinth Junior Auxiliary. Bain ../House_authors/Bain.xml 04/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0095.xml HR 108 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HR/HR0108PS.pdf Taiwan; commend and affirm strong and lasting ties with the State of Mississippi. Reynolds ../House_authors/Reynolds.xml 04/15 (H) Immediate Release ../history/HR/HR0108.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 ../House_authors/Arnold.xml 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 ../House_authors/Arnold.xml 04/20 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0111.xml