2013 Regular Session Representative Richard Bennett Principal Author and Co-Author Representative Richard Bennett District 120 ../../../members/house/bennett.xml ../house_p_authors/bennett.xml Principal Author Only 07/02/13 at 10:19 HB 195 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0195IN.pdf Television advertisements; prohibit broadcast at higher decibel levels than preceding television program. Bennett 02/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0195.xml HB 269 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0269PS.pdf Law Enforcement Officers Death/Disability Benefits Trust Funds; expand to include emergency management personnel and provide additional funding. Miles ../House_authors/Miles.xml 04/01 (H) Died In Conference ../history/HB/HB0269.xml * HB 391 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0391PS.pdf Professional licenses; certain military-trained applicants and military spouses shell receive by reciprocity when in MS. Jennings ../House_authors/Jennings.xml 03/11 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0391.xml % HB 394 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0394SG.pdf Municipalities and counties; authorize to sell surplus real and personal property at public auction. Reynolds ../House_authors/Reynolds.xml 03/18 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0394.xml HB 425 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0400-0499/HB0425SG.pdf Student Tuition assistance; revise high school course work requirements to obtain for state institutions of higher learning. Crawford ../House_authors/Crawford.xml 03/26 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0425.xml * HB 476 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0400-0499/HB0476IN.pdf Motor vehicles; require NCIC check on abandoned vehicle before disposal. Gunn ../House_authors/Gunn.xml 02/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0476.xml HB 477 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0400-0499/HB0477SG.pdf Wrongful death; clarify who may bring action. Gunn ../House_authors/Gunn.xml 04/25 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0477.xml * HB 478 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0400-0499/HB0478SG.pdf MS Accountability and Transparency Act; require detailed description of expenditures of bond proceeds on website. Gunn ../House_authors/Gunn.xml 03/20 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0478.xml * HB 489 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0400-0499/HB0489PS.pdf Vessel pilots; limit and regulate liability of. Busby ../House_authors/Busby.xml 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0489.xml * HB 517 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0517SG.pdf Mississippi Highway 15; designate certain bridge in Chickasaw County as the "Representative William E. 'Billy' Bowles Memorial Bridge". Sullivan ../House_authors/Sullivan.xml 04/25 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0517.xml * HB 572 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0572IN.pdf Legal Holidays; revise authority of cities and counties to designate. Bennett 02/18 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/HB/HB0572.xml HB 588 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0588IN.pdf Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Act; revise requirements for certifications of health care industry zones under. Zuber ../House_authors/Zuber.xml 02/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0588.xml %$ HB 728 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0700-0799/HB0728IN.pdf Tourism Project Sales Tax Incentive Fund; increase maximum period of time that MDA may make incentive payments from. Martinson ../House_authors/Martinson.xml 02/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0728.xml HB 761 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0700-0799/HB0761PS.pdf Tourism Project Sales Tax Incentive Fund; increase period of time that MDA may make payments from, revise certain definitions. Martinson ../House_authors/Martinson.xml 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0761.xml * HB 783 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0700-0799/HB0783PS.pdf Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act; increase the amount of rebates authorized under. Martinson ../House_authors/Martinson.xml 03/13 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0783.xml HB 821 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0821IN.pdf School districts; exempt those meeting the highest levels of accreditation standards from certain duties. Gunn ../House_authors/Gunn.xml 02/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0821.xml % HB 822 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0822PS.pdf School administrators; prohibit districts from hiring as consultant if last employed by a failing district. Gunn ../House_authors/Gunn.xml 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0822.xml * HB 840 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0840IN.pdf Sales tax; exempt sales of nonperishable food items to certain charitable organizations. Bennett 02/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0840.xml %$ HB 843 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0843IN.pdf Mississippi Health Care Freedom of Choice Act; create. Formby ../House_authors/Formby.xml 02/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0843.xml HB 865 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0865IN.pdf Newborns; require hospitals to perform pulse oximetry screening on after birth. Bennett 02/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0865.xml HB 869 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0869IN.pdf State inmates; prohibit conjugal visits for. Bennett 02/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0869.xml HB 872 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0872IN.pdf Alcoholic beverages; prohibit consumption by those under 21 years old and provide violation of as misdemeanor. Bennett 02/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0872.xml HB 873 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0873IN.pdf Alcoholic beverages; prohibit adults from allowing parties for minors on certain premises. Bennett 02/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0873.xml HB 874 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0874IN.pdf Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee; repeal. Bennett 02/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0874.xml HB 875 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0875IN.pdf Sex offenders; clarify notification to volunteer organizations regarding status. Bennett 02/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0875.xml HB 876 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0876IN.pdf Caylee's Law; create. Bennett 02/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0876.xml HB 877 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0877IN.pdf Civil actions; provide that P&C insurers have burden of proof for exclusions in "all perils" coverage policy. Bennett 02/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0877.xml HB 878 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0878IN.pdf Gaming; courses related to service industry may be taught at certain public community and junior colleges. Bennett 02/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0878.xml % HB 879 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0879SG.pdf Students of military personnel residing on base; allow parent or legal guardian to choose school or school district of enrollment. Bennett 03/27 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0879.xml * HB 974 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0974SG.pdf Gaming; clarify that operation of Internet sweepstakes cafe is illegal gambling activity under state law. Bennett 03/20 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0974.xml * HB1067 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1067IN.pdf Public funds; prohibit use of to pay cost of drugs used for treatment of sexual or erectile dysfunction. Currie ../House_authors/Currie.xml 02/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1067.xml % HB1074 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1074IN.pdf Gaming; courses related to service industry may be taught at certain institutions of higher learning. Bennett 02/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1074.xml % HB1075 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1075IN.pdf Wireless interactive communication; prohibit use of by a person operating a motor vehicle. Bennett 02/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1075.xml HB1093 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1093IN.pdf Municipal officers; require police chief to approve use of official uniform and weapon when performing private duty. Bennett 02/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1093.xml HB1112 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1112PS.pdf Schoolchildren's Religious Liberties Act; create. Formby ../House_authors/Formby.xml 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1112.xml HB1184 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1184IN.pdf Medicaid; reduce hospital assessment if hospital closes inpatient specialty beds or services. DeLano ../House_authors/DeLano.xml 02/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1184.xml % HB1236 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1236PS.pdf Municipalities; clarify the authority to hire full-time and part-time attorney as a municipal employee. Martinson ../House_authors/Martinson.xml 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1236.xml * HB1237 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1237IN.pdf Counties; authorize board of supervisors to employ attorney as full-time county employee. Martinson ../House_authors/Martinson.xml 02/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1237.xml HB1260 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1260SG.pdf Wild hog control; add to the beaver control program and revise composition and change nomenclature of the advisory board. Bounds ../House_authors/Bounds.xml 03/25 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1260.xml * HB1335 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1300-1399/HB1335SG.pdf Motor vehicles; make unlawful to sell without title and registration in name of owner unless dealer. Gunn ../House_authors/Gunn.xml 04/23 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1335.xml * HB1675 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1675SG.pdf City of Pass Christian; authorize use of golf carts in. Bennett 04/01 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1675.xml % HB1716 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1700-1799/HB1716SG.pdf Harrison County Tourism Commission; rename as Gulf Coast Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau & revise composition & certain purpose of. Bennett 04/16 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1716.xml % HC 8 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HC/HC0008SG.pdf Mrs. Janie Bertrand Guice; commend stellar career upon the occasion of her retirement. Guice ../House_authors/Guice.xml 01/23 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0008.xml HC 27 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HC/HC0027SG.pdf Brittany Reese; commend upon winning gold medal in Olympic long jump. Williams-Barnes ../House_authors/Williams-Barnes.xml 01/23 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0027.xml HC 30 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HC/HC0030SG.pdf Representative David Gibbs; commend life and legacy of public service upon his passing. Banks ../House_authors/Banks.xml 02/04 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0030.xml HC 39 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HC/HC0039SG.pdf Senator Alice Harden; commend life and legacy of public service upon her passing. Clarke ../House_authors/Clarke.xml 02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0039.xml HC 51 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HC/HC0051SG.pdf Representative William E. "Billy" Bowles; commend life and legacy of public service upon his passing. Sullivan ../House_authors/Sullivan.xml 02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0051.xml HC 60 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HC/HC0060SG.pdf Representative Joe C. Gardner; commend life and legacy of public service upon his passing. Banks ../House_authors/Banks.xml 02/08 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0060.xml HC 68 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HC/HC0068SG.pdf Dr. Grant A. Dungee, III; commend life and legacy upon his passing. Clarke ../House_authors/Clarke.xml 02/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0068.xml HC 86 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HC/HC0086IN.pdf Suspend deadlines for introduction; Firearms Protection Act. Formby ../House_authors/Formby.xml 04/04 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/HC/HC0086.xml HC 93 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HC/HC0093SG.pdf Dr. Andy Mullins; commend on retirement after lifelong career dedicated to improving education. Brown (66th) ../House_authors/Brown_(66th).xml 04/05 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0093.xml HC 97 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HC/HC0097PS.pdf National Musicians' Day; recognize in Mississippi. Martinson ../House_authors/Martinson.xml 04/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HC/HC0097.xml HC 109 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HC/HC0109IN.pdf U.S. Congress; urge to enact the Marketplace Fairness Act. McLeod ../House_authors/McLeod.xml 04/04 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HC/HC0109.xml HC 118 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HC/HC0118SG.pdf Representative Jessica Upshaw; commend life, legacy and public service upon her passing. Gunn ../House_authors/Gunn.xml 04/16 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0118.xml HC 125 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HC/HC0125SG.pdf Representative George Flaggs, Jr.; commend legislative legacy and service upon his retirement from the Legislature. Monsour ../House_authors/Monsour.xml 04/15 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0125.xml HR 6 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HR/HR0006IN.pdf U.S. Congress; urge to support any appropriation for relief to victims of Hurricane Sandy. Baria ../House_authors/Baria.xml 04/04 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HR/HR0006.xml HR 7 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HR/HR0007PS.pdf Mike P. Sturdivant; commend life and legacy upon his passing. Whittington ../House_authors/Whittington.xml 01/16 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0007.xml HR 13 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HR/HR0013PS.pdf Representative David Gibbs; commend life and legacy of public service upon his passing. Banks ../House_authors/Banks.xml 01/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0013.xml HR 15 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HR/HR0015PS.pdf Mrs. Mary Alma Chess King; commend life and legacy upon her passing. Hines ../House_authors/Hines.xml 01/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0015.xml HR 17 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HR/HR0017PS.pdf Mrs. Bobbie Thomas; commend as longest serving member of the Mississippi Parole Board and upon retirement. Bennett 01/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0017.xml HR 34 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HR/HR0034PS.pdf William F. Winter; celebrate his life in honor of his 90th birthday. Reynolds ../House_authors/Reynolds.xml 02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0034.xml HR 82 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HR/HR0082PS.pdf Retired Army Staff Sergeant Charles B. Kelly; commend and congratulate upon the occasion of his 93rd birthday. Bennett 03/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0082.xml HR 98 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HR/HR0098PS.pdf Mrs. Ruby Jefferson Worsham; commend and congratulate upon the occasion of her 103rd birthday. Clarke ../House_authors/Clarke.xml 03/11 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0098.xml HR 100 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HR/HR0100PS.pdf Major Ross Evans Lishen; congratulate on the occasion of his 100th birthday. Bennett 03/11 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0100.xml HR 148 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HR/HR0148PS.pdf Pass Christian Middle School; commend and congratulate upon being named a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School Award recipient. Bennett 04/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0148.xml