2012 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 05/24/12 at 08:57 HB 16 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0001-0099/HB0016SG.pdf Child Protection Act of 2012; enact. Gunn ../House_authors/Gunn.xml 05/14 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0016.xml * HB 19 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0001-0099/HB0019IN.pdf Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program; clarify certain provisions regarding. Gibbs ../House_authors/Gibbs.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0019.xml HB 49 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0001-0099/HB0049IN.pdf Distinctive license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of Mississippi Emergency Services Association, LLC. Currie ../House_authors/Currie.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0049.xml % HB 107 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0107IN.pdf DUI; create offense of child endangerment. Morgan ../House_authors/Morgan.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0107.xml % HB 122 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0122IN.pdf Sunshine Act; create for agencies hiring attorneys. Gunn ../House_authors/Gunn.xml 02/09 (H) Ruled Improperly Before House ../history/HB/HB0122.xml HB 211 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0211SG.pdf Sunshine Act; create for agencies hiring attorneys. Gunn ../House_authors/Gunn.xml 05/22 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0211.xml * HB 400 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0400-0499/HB0400IN.pdf Pesticide registration fee; increase to fund Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Death Benefit Fund. Stringer ../House_authors/Stringer.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0400.xml % HB 450 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0400-0499/HB0450SG.pdf Dept. of Archives and History; authorize DFA to extinguish preservation easement deed on behalf of for certain historic properties. Bain ../House_authors/Bain.xml 04/17 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0450.xml HB 457 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0400-0499/HB0457IN.pdf Law Enforcement Officers Death/Disability Benefits Trust Funds; expand coverage to include emergency management personnel. Miles ../House_authors/Miles.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0457.xml HB 474 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0400-0499/HB0474IN.pdf Local taxing entities; revise form and content of notice required for annual ad valorem tax effort proposals. Lane ../House_authors/Lane.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0474.xml % HB 480 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0400-0499/HB0480CS.pdf Public Safety Verification and Enforcement Act; create. Chism ../House_authors/Chism.xml 03/15 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/HB/HB0480.xml HB 488 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0400-0499/HB0488PS.pdf Illegal immigration; strengthen enforcement provisions to prevent. Currie ../House_authors/Currie.xml 04/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0488.xml * HB 529 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0529IN.pdf Open preferential primaries; establish. Boyd ../House_authors/Boyd.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0529.xml % HB 532 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0532IN.pdf Salary increases for legislators; effective for term of office after term in which salary increase is given. Boyd ../House_authors/Boyd.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0532.xml HB 582 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0582SG.pdf Sales tax; exempt sales of utilities to churches. Chism ../House_authors/Chism.xml 05/01 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0582.xml *%$ HB 624 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0624IN.pdf Commercial Driver's License Act; require county prosecuting attorneys to represent the state in appeals regarding. Bell ../House_authors/Bell.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0624.xml HB 627 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0627PS.pdf Gun buy-back programs; prohibit. Chism ../House_authors/Chism.xml 04/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0627.xml HB 637 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0637IN.pdf Forestry product on 16th section land; authorize local school boards to enter into agreements to sell subject to certain approval. Boyd ../House_authors/Boyd.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0637.xml HB 638 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0638PS.pdf Religious Viewpoints Antidiscrimination Act/Schoolchildren's Religious Liberties Act; create. Formby ../House_authors/Formby.xml 04/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0638.xml HB 639 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0639IN.pdf Classroom supply funds; require annual allotment before November 1 to full-time and part-time teachers. Turner ../House_authors/Turner.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0639.xml HB 681 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0681SG.pdf DUI; create child endangerment provision. Gipson ../House_authors/Gipson.xml 05/01 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0681.xml *% HB 682 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0682IN.pdf Teacher Classroom and Disciplinary Control Act; create. Moore ../House_authors/Moore.xml 03/07 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0682.xml % HB 683 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0683IN.pdf State parole board; require to submit report to Governor regarding petition for pardon by person convicted of felony crime. Zuber ../House_authors/Zuber.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0683.xml HB 684 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0684IN.pdf CON; organize various provisions of CON law into separate code sections. Morgan ../House_authors/Morgan.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0684.xml HB 685 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0685IN.pdf Armed robbery; provide for minimum prison sentence of 10 years. Currie ../House_authors/Currie.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0685.xml HB 686 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0686IN.pdf Extracurricular and athletic activities; require students to maintain a 2.0 weekly grade point average for participation. Currie ../House_authors/Currie.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0686.xml HB 687 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0687IN.pdf County boards of supervisors; authorize to use county facilities for temporary housing of county residents. Carpenter 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0687.xml HB 688 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0688IN.pdf Traffic safety violator course; provide that it may be an Internet course. Carpenter 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0688.xml % HB 689 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0689CS.pdf Court reporters; regulate procedures related to the recording of legal proceedings. Carpenter * 03/15 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/HB/HB0689.xml HB 690 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0690IN.pdf Hunting and fishing licenses; authorize purchase of by any nonresident active duty military personnel at same cost as residents. Carpenter 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0690.xml % HB 691 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0691IN.pdf Mississippi Student Religious Liberties Act of 2012; create. Zuber ../House_authors/Zuber.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0691.xml HB 692 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0692IN.pdf Katie's Law; require DNA testing for all felony arrests. Martinson ../House_authors/Martinson.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0692.xml HB 694 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0694IN.pdf School vouchers; authorize State Department of Education to issue under the MS School Choice Scholarship Program. Moore ../House_authors/Moore.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0694.xml % HB 695 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0695SG.pdf Gun permits; revise reciprocity. Moore ../House_authors/Moore.xml 04/17 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0695.xml % HB 696 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0696SG.pdf Student grades; prohibit certain school administrators and district employees from influencing a change in. Moore ../House_authors/Moore.xml 04/26 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0696.xml * HB 697 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0697IN.pdf Tax levy to support school districts; authorize levying authority to veto school board request for increase up to seven percent. Moore ../House_authors/Moore.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0697.xml % HB 698 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0698IN.pdf Mississippi judicial system; prohibit from using international or Sharia law. Moore ../House_authors/Moore.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0698.xml HB 705 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0700-0799/HB0705IN.pdf Recreational activities; add aircraft to list of authorized activities on certain land. McLeod ../House_authors/McLeod.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0705.xml HB 743 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0700-0799/HB0743IN.pdf Department of Corrections; require to maintain certain records for individuals committed to department. Carpenter * 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0743.xml HB 769 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0700-0799/HB0769IN.pdf Sales tax; remove requirement that certain taxpayers pay June liability for the tax on or before June 25. Carpenter 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0769.xml HB 805 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0805IN.pdf Bingo; percentage of proceeds to charitable organizations must be expended in county where game was conducted. Carpenter 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0805.xml HB 900 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0900IN.pdf Mississippi Peanut Promotion Board; revise manner by which members are selected. Carpenter 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0900.xml HB 914 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0914IN.pdf Student speech; grant immunity to school officials allowing amplified student messages consistent with district policy. Carpenter 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0914.xml HB 958 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0958IN.pdf Early Voting Pilot Program; create for Alcorn County. Bain ../House_authors/Bain.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0958.xml HB 959 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0959IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for certain historical projects in City of Corinth. Bain ../House_authors/Bain.xml 03/28 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0959.xml %$ HB 962 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0962IN.pdf MS Prison Industries; remove authority to sell or furnish goods or services to any private entity. McGee ../House_authors/McGee.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0962.xml HB1029 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1029PS.pdf Assault; to create felony for assaulting a pregnant woman. Bell ../House_authors/Bell.xml 04/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1029.xml * HB1031 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1031SG.pdf MS Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship for Students with Dyslexia Program; create to provide dyslexic students with school choice. Byrd ../House_authors/Byrd.xml 05/23 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1031.xml * HB1032 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1032SG.pdf Mississippi Dyslexia Education Scholarship Program; create. Byrd ../House_authors/Byrd.xml 05/23 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1032.xml * HB1033 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1033IN.pdf Instruments of record; require to be in the English language. Byrd ../House_authors/Byrd.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1033.xml HB1067 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1067PS.pdf Vessel pilots; limit and regulate liability of. Busby ../House_authors/Busby.xml 04/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1067.xml * HB1102 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1102IN.pdf Mississippi Public Charter Schools Act of 2012; enact to establish new process for creating. Espy ../House_authors/Espy.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1102.xml % HB1106 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1106IN.pdf Public defenders; clarify authority over employees of the office. Barton ../House_authors/Barton.xml 03/15 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/HB/HB1106.xml HB1122 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1122IN.pdf Bingo; person conducting game must be a resident of the county in which the game is conducted. Carpenter * 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1122.xml % HB1156 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1156CS.pdf Crime lab personnel; provide procedure regarding misdemeanor appearance. Carpenter 03/15 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/HB/HB1156.xml * HB1224 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1224IN.pdf Municipalities and counties; revise provisions regarding investment of certain funds by. Carpenter 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1224.xml HB1282 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1282IN.pdf Contractors; prohibit deposit or cashing of a joint check agreement without authorization of all signees. Morgan ../House_authors/Morgan.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1282.xml HB1291 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1291IN.pdf Charter schools; authorize new start-up charter schools and conversion schools. Martinson ../House_authors/Martinson.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1291.xml HB1301 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1300-1399/HB1301SG.pdf Contractor; may receive copy of bond upon request. Morgan ../House_authors/Morgan.xml 04/17 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1301.xml * HB1302 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1300-1399/HB1302IN.pdf Public assistance benefits; combined incomes of all persons in same household used to determine eligibility for. Lott ../House_authors/Lott.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1302.xml HB1303 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1300-1399/HB1303IN.pdf Bad check law; revise. Morgan ../House_authors/Morgan.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1303.xml HB1304 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1300-1399/HB1304IN.pdf Contractors; prohibit knowing misapplication of construction payments and prescribes penalties for violation. Morgan ../House_authors/Morgan.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1304.xml % HB1305 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1300-1399/HB1305IN.pdf State agency personnel; remove from certain State Personnel Board procedures for two years. Lott ../House_authors/Lott.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1305.xml HB1406 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1400-1499/HB1406IN.pdf Firearms; prohibit altering serial number. DeLano ../House_authors/DeLano.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1406.xml HB1422 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1400-1499/HB1422PS.pdf Beer; increase the amount of alcohol that it may contain from 5% by weight to 8% by weight. DeLano ../House_authors/DeLano.xml 04/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1422.xml HB1428 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1400-1499/HB1428IN.pdf Distinctive license tag; reauthorize issuance to supporters of the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians Foundation. Monsour ../House_authors/Monsour.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1428.xml % HB1429 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1400-1499/HB1429IN.pdf Deadly weapons; revise types for unlawful possession by convicted felon. Monsour ../House_authors/Monsour.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1429.xml HB1430 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1400-1499/HB1430IN.pdf Correctional facilities; clarify that possession of certain prohibited items includes grounds of facilities. Monsour ../House_authors/Monsour.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1430.xml HB1549 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1549IN.pdf MS Health Care Industry Zone Act; create and provide certain tax incentives for qualified businesses located in. Zuber ../House_authors/Zuber.xml 03/28 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1549.xml %$ HB1551 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1551SG.pdf Tishomingo County; authorize to impose a tax on restaurants to fund promotion of tourism. Carpenter 05/16 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1551.xml *% HB1556 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1556IN.pdf George county; authorize to issue bonds for a recreational complex and impose a sales tax to retire bonds. McLeod ../House_authors/McLeod.xml 05/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1556.xml % HB1622 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1622PS.pdf Suffrage; restore to James Lee Dunn of Alcorn County. Carpenter 05/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1622.xml HB1647 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1647IN.pdf Income tax; authorize a credit for purchase and installation of solar water heater system. Carpenter 03/28 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1647.xml %$ HB1648 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1648SG.pdf Tishomingo County; authorize to make certain contributions to Crow's Neck Environmental Education Center. Carpenter 05/01 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1648.xml HC 7 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HC/HC0007SG.pdf Feb. 8, 1954; recognizing the anniversary of, "under God," added to the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance. Martinson ../House_authors/Martinson.xml 02/09 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0007.xml HC 9 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HC/HC0009SG.pdf Kossuth High School; commend and congratulate on perfect football season. Bain ../House_authors/Bain.xml 02/09 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0009.xml HC 15 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HC/HC0015SG.pdf Vick Ballard; commend and congratulate upon being named Music City Bowl MVP. Busby ../House_authors/Busby.xml 02/09 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0015.xml HC 25 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HC/HC0025SG.pdf Battle of Farmington; recognize 150th anniversary of. Carpenter 02/21 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0025.xml HC 30 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HC/HC0030SG.pdf Constitution; establish right to hunt, fish and harvest wildlife. Carpenter 04/13 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0030.xml * HC 46 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HC/HC0046IN.pdf Constitution; amend to prohibit laws compelling any person, employer or health care provider to participate in any health care plan. Monsour ../House_authors/Monsour.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HC/HC0046.xml HC 54 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HC/HC0054SG.pdf Eli Manning; commend and congratulate upon being named MVP of Super Bowl XLVI. Bailey ../House_authors/Bailey.xml 02/28 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0054.xml HC 58 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HC/HC0058IN.pdf Constitution; amend to require State Parole Board recommendation before Governor may pardon person convicted of felony crime. Zuber ../House_authors/Zuber.xml 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HC/HC0058.xml HC 86 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HC/HC0086SG.pdf Malcolm Kuykendall; congratulate upon retirement. Carpenter 03/30 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0086.xml HC 87 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HC/HC0087SG.pdf Rusty Walker; commend & congratulate upon induction into Country Radio Hall of Fame. Carpenter 03/30 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0087.xml HC 96 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HC/HC0096SG.pdf Mary Libby Payne; commend legacy of service on occasion of her 80th birthday. Rogers (61st) ../House_authors/Rogers_(61st).xml 03/23 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0096.xml HC 113 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HC/HC0113SG.pdf Bishop Hope Morgan Ward; commend the exceptional spiritual leadership of and express support of. Holland ../House_authors/Holland.xml 04/30 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0113.xml HR 5 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HR/HR0005PS.pdf Earskin Evetts; congratulate upon his 106th birthday. Bain ../House_authors/Bain.xml 01/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0005.xml HR 10 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HR/HR0010PS.pdf Briana Arielle Dixon; Commend and congratulate upon her debutante celebration. Williams-Barnes ../House_authors/Williams-Barnes.xml 01/20 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0010.xml HR 14 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HR/HR0014PS.pdf Mary Ann Stevens; commend for dedicated service and establishment of MS Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program. White ../House_authors/White.xml 01/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0014.xml HR 56 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HR/HR0056PS.pdf Dr. Howard D. Clark; recognize for dedication to serving citizens of Mississippi. Miles ../House_authors/Miles.xml 03/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0056.xml HR 61 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HR/HR0061PS.pdf Brian K. Belue; commend & congratulate upon achievement of Command Sergeant Major in the Mississippi National Guard. Carpenter 03/12 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0061.xml HR 66 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HR/HR0066PS.pdf Dr. Isaiah Madison; commend life and legacy of and express sympathy for his passing. Perkins ../House_authors/Perkins.xml 03/12 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0066.xml HR 78 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HR/HR0078PS.pdf The Republic of China (Taiwan); commend and encourage relationship with State of MS and welcome Director General Liao to our Capitol. Reynolds ../House_authors/Reynolds.xml 03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0078.xml