2012 Regular Session Representative Jeffrey C. Smith Principal Author and Co-Author Representative Jeffrey C. Smith District 39 ../../../members/house/smith_(39th).xml ../house_p_authors/smith_(39th).xml Principal Author Only 05/24/12 at 08:58 HB 2 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0001-0099/HB0002IN.pdf Courts; prohibit applying foreign law. Smith (39th) 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0002.xml HB 3 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0001-0099/HB0003CS.pdf Crimes; provide procedure for expunction of certain felonies of persons under 18 years of age at time of conviction. Smith (39th) 03/15 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/HB/HB0003.xml HB 322 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0322IN.pdf Justice court judge; include in "Non-partisan Judicial Election Act." Smith (39th) 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0322.xml % HB 363 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0363IN.pdf Income tax, jobs credit; aggregate jobs created by qualifying businesses in entertainment district for eligibility purposes. Smith (39th) 03/28 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0363.xml %$ HB 364 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0364IN.pdf Acupuncture Practice Act; revise definition of acupuncture and delete physician referral requirement. Smith (39th) 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0364.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 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 536 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0536PS.pdf Income tax; increase credit for ad valorem tax paid on inventory. Smith (39th) 04/28 (H) Died In Conference ../history/HB/HB0536.xml *%$ HB 537 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0537IN.pdf Administrative consolidation of school districts in certain counties; provide referendum on the question of. Smith (39th) 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0537.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 699 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0699IN.pdf Cigarettes; increase tobacco equity tax on formerly known as nonsettling-manufacturer cigarette fee. Smith (39th) 03/28 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0699.xml %$ HB 700 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0700-0799/HB0700CS.pdf Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training and Education Consolidation Act; reenact provisions regulating. Smith (39th) 03/15 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/HB/HB0700.xml % HB 899 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0899PS.pdf Patient's Right to Informed Health Care Choices Act; create. Mims ../House_authors/Mims.xml 04/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0899.xml *% HB 967 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0967PS.pdf Free port warehouse law; clarify that manufactures are eligible for ad valorem tax exemption. Smith (39th) 04/11 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/HB/HB0967.xml % HB 968 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0968SG.pdf Business improvement districts; extend the period for which they are authorized and revise certain vote requirements. Smith (39th) 04/16 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0968.xml HB 969 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0969IN.pdf Local government officials; State Auditor provide training course to before they enter interest rate agreements. Smith (39th) 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0969.xml % HB 970 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0970IN.pdf Income tax; revise provisions regarding net income of nonresidents, certain definitions and certain business deductions. Smith (39th) 03/28 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0970.xml %$ HB 971 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0971PS.pdf Income tax; authorize a credit for portion of costs paid by a business enterprise to expand and relocate employees to this state. Smith (39th) 04/17 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0971.xml %$ HB 972 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0972PS.pdf Income tax; authorize a credit for portion of costs paid by a company in relocating national or regional headquarters to this state. Smith (39th) 04/17 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0972.xml %$ HB 973 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0973CS.pdf Alcoholic beverages; authorize permits that allow sampling or tasting events at package retail stores. Smith (39th) 03/15 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0973.xml *% HB1091 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1091SG.pdf Ports; exclude the Mississippi State Port Authority from certain procurement laws and regulations. Smith (39th) 04/26 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1091.xml * HB1092 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1092PS.pdf Economic Development Highway Act; authorize MDOT to apply directly to MDA for funding. Smith (39th) 04/30 (H) Died In Conference ../history/HB/HB1092.xml * HB1186 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1186PS.pdf Mississippi Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Act; create. Smith (39th) 04/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1186.xml * HB1245 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1245SG.pdf Bonds; reallocate use of certain bond proceeds allocated to Mississippi State University. Smith (39th) 04/19 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1245.xml % HB1246 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1246PS.pdf MS Development Authority Job Training Grant Fund; create to provide job training grants for certain eligible business enterprises. Smith (39th) 04/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1246.xml % HB1247 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1247IN.pdf Tax liens; provide for centralized filing with the Secretary of State. Smith (39th) 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1247.xml % HB1248 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1248PS.pdf Department of Revenue; revise provisions relating to enforcement and administration of various laws. Smith (39th) 04/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1248.xml *% HB1249 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1249IN.pdf Mississippi Director of MDA; authorize salary to exceed Governor's by 150%. Smith (39th) 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1249.xml HB1250 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1250SG.pdf Light wine & beer; retailers may not accept coupons that are redeemed from a manufacturer, wholesaler or distributor of light wine or beer. Smith (39th) 04/17 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1250.xml HB1251 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1251PS.pdf Income tax; remove repeal date on tax credit for certain charges for using certain port facilities and airports. Smith (39th) 04/11 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/HB/HB1251.xml % HB1252 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1252PS.pdf Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act; increase the amount of rebates authorized under. Smith (39th) 04/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1252.xml HB1255 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1255SG.pdf Economic development; certain agreements by counties and cities with economic development projects may be binding not more than 20 years. Smith (39th) 04/17 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1255.xml HB1256 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1256PS.pdf Employment security law; require failure to be hired as a result of drug test is considered failure to accept suitable work. Smith (39th) 04/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1256.xml * HB1257 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1257SG.pdf Qualified equity investment tax credit; revise certain provisions regarding. Smith (39th) 04/19 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1257.xml *% HB1258 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1258IN.pdf Nonlegal custodian; authorize to give consent for medical or educational services. Smith (39th) 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1258.xml HB1259 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1259IN.pdf Income tax; extend repealer on tax credit for certain employers sponsoring skills training for employees. Smith (39th) 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1259.xml % HB1260 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1260IN.pdf Tourism Project Sales Tax Incentive Fund; increase maximum period of time that MDA may make payments from. Smith (39th) 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1260.xml HB1261 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1261SG.pdf Public improvement districts; revise certain statutory provisions relating to. Smith (39th) 04/24 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1261.xml *% HB1262 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1262PS.pdf List of uncollected taxes; clerk of the board of supervisors does not have to furnish to State Auditor. Smith (39th) 04/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1262.xml * HB1263 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1263PS.pdf State Auditor; revise provisions regarding organization and staffing of office. Smith (39th) 04/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1263.xml HB1264 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1264PS.pdf Income tax; authorize certain employers to pass tax credits through to employees. Smith (39th) 04/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1264.xml *% HB1265 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1265PS.pdf Economic Redevelopment Act; revise definition of "contaminated site" and time in which county/municipality may apply for designation under. Smith (39th) 04/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1265.xml * HB1266 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1266SG.pdf Mississippi Major Economic Impact Authority; revise authority to transfer property. Smith (39th) 04/19 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1266.xml * HB1267 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1267IN.pdf Mississippi Energy Sustainability and Development Act; create. Smith (39th) 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1267.xml HB1363 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1300-1399/HB1363PS.pdf MS Small Business Investment Company Act; make revision regarding applications, investment requirements & distribution requirements. Smith (39th) 04/11 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/HB/HB1363.xml *% HB1364 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1300-1399/HB1364IN.pdf Qualified equity investment tax credit; revise time within which investment for which credit allocated must be made. Smith (39th) 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1364.xml % HB1372 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1300-1399/HB1372IN.pdf Historic property tax credit; authorize the transfer, sale or assignment of the tax credit. Smith (39th) 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1372.xml % HB1469 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1400-1499/HB1469PS.pdf Business closure; authorize for failure to file tax returns or pay taxes. Smith (39th) 04/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1469.xml HB1512 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1512PS.pdf Income and franchise tax credit; authorize for companies that deploy broadband technologies in unserved areas. Smith (39th) 04/17 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1512.xml *%$ HB1519 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1519SG.pdf Income tax; certain corporate distributions tax free if they are part of a transaction that qualifies under Section 355, Internal Rev. Code. Smith (39th) 04/23 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1519.xml *%$ HB1520 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1520PS.pdf Headquarters sales tax and job tax credit; revise number of jobs necessary to qualify for. Smith (39th) 04/17 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1520.xml %$ HB1521 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1521IN.pdf Income tax; exclude transportation fringe benefits from gross income as allowed under the Internal Revenue Code. Smith (39th) 03/28 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1521.xml %$ HB1522 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1522IN.pdf Sales taxation; exempt sales of power or fuel to certain enterprises for industrial purposes. Smith (39th) 03/28 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1522.xml %$ HB1525 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1525SG.pdf Lowndes County; authorize to contribute funds to United Way of Lowndes County. Chism ../House_authors/Chism.xml 05/01 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1525.xml HB1527 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1527IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of new School of Medicine building at University of Mississippi Medical Center. Smith (39th) 03/28 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1527.xml %$ HB1531 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1531PS.pdf College Private Research Incentive Act; create. Smith (39th) 04/17 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1531.xml *%$ HB1532 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1532IN.pdf Bonds; authorize the issuance of bonds for various programs administered by Mississippi Development Authority. Smith (39th) 03/28 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1532.xml %$ HB1537 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1537SG.pdf Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Act; create and provide certain tax incentives for qualified businesses located in. Smith (39th) 05/14 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1537.xml *%$ HB1538 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1538PS.pdf Franchise and sales tax exemption; MDA may grant to businesses that receive funds from the Industry Incentive Financing Revolving Fund. Smith (39th) 04/17 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1538.xml %$ HB1544 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1544PS.pdf Bonds; increase amount that may be issued for the Local Governments and Rural Water Systems Improvements Revolving Loan Fund. Smith (39th) 04/17 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1544.xml %$ HB1547 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1547PS.pdf Income tax; exclude from gross income a portion of income of certain physicians practicing in critical physician shortage areas. Smith (39th) 04/17 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1547.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 %$ HB1560 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1560IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for Mississippi Authority for Educational Television improvements. Smith (39th) 03/28 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1560.xml %$ HB1623 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1623IN.pdf Appropriation; Commission on the Status of Women. Clarke ../House_authors/Clarke.xml 03/28 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1623.xml HB1625 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1625IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for the Mississippi Community Heritage Preservation Grant Fund. Smith (39th) 03/28 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1625.xml %$ HB1630 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1630IN.pdf Tobacco equity tax; does not apply to subsequent participating manufacturers until certain credit amendment to master settlement agreement. Smith (39th) 03/28 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1630.xml %$ HB1631 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1631PS.pdf Bonds; authorize for various economic development programs and for other purposes. Smith (39th) 04/28 (H) Died In Conference ../history/HB/HB1631.xml *%$ HB1635 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1635PS.pdf Sales tax; reduce rate imposed on retail sales of boats, motorcycles and towable campers. Stringer ../House_authors/Stringer.xml 04/17 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1635.xml *%$ HB1640 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1640IN.pdf Natural Gas Vehicles for Mississippi Act of 2012; create. Cockerham ../House_authors/Cockerham.xml 03/28 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1640.xml %$ HB1641 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1641IN.pdf Income tax; authorize a credit for sales tax paid on purchase of certain electric vehicles. Smith (39th) 03/28 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1641.xml %$ HB1642 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1642PS.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for construction of the Wellspring Center for Professional Futures. Smith (39th) 04/17 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1642.xml *%$ HB1644 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1644IN.pdf Sales tax; exempt sales of certain home medical equipment and supplies when paid for under insurance policy or plan. Smith (39th) 03/28 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1644.xml %$ HB1649 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1649IN.pdf Income tax; authorize a deduction for certain retrofitting or upgrades to homes in Coastal Area of Mississippi. DeLano ../House_authors/DeLano.xml 03/28 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1649.xml %$ HB1654 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1654IN.pdf Sales tax; reduce rate on sale of power and fuel to a producer of oil and gas for use in oil recovery or sequestration of carbon dioxide. Smith (39th) 03/28 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1654.xml %$ HB1663 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1663IN.pdf Income tax; authorize a tax credit for residential builders constructing new single-family, owner-occupied homes in certain areas in the state. Busby ../House_authors/Busby.xml 03/28 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1663.xml %$ HB1665 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1665IN.pdf Sales tax; manufacturers eligible for the manufacturing investment tax credit may use a sales tax exemption in lieu of the credit. Smith (39th) 03/28 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1665.xml %$ HB1691 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1691SG.pdf Lowndes County; authorize the transfer of real property between the county, the county industrial development authority and the economic development district. Smith (39th) 05/22 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1691.xml HB1692 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1692IN.pdf Lowndes County School District; authorize to enter into a certain agreement for the management of district's lagoon system. Smith (39th) 05/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1692.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 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 78 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HC/HC0078IN.pdf Constitution; dedicate certain percentage of General Fund to repair and renovation of state-owned properties. Smith (39th) 03/15 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/HC/HC0078.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 HR 8 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HR/HR0008PS.pdf Devin Rajon Mitchell; commend life upon the passing of. Ellis ../House_authors/Ellis.xml 01/20 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0008.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 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 76 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HR/HR0076PS.pdf King James Bible; commemorate 401st anniversary of writing of. Smith (39th) 03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0076.xml HR 95 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/HR/HR0095PS.pdf Mary Alice Johnson Gandy; commend life and legacy of. Harrison ../House_authors/Harrison.xml 04/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0095.xml