2013 Regular Session Representative Robert L. Johnson III Principal Author and Co-Author Representative Robert L. Johnson III District 94 ../../../members/house/johnson.xml ../house_p_authors/johnson.xml Principal Author Only 07/02/13 at 10:19 HB 179 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0179IN.pdf Health insurance; require all public universities and colleges to provide as option for all students. Johnson 02/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0179.xml HB 228 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0228IN.pdf Railroads; authorize MDOT to acquire through bonds issued by the State Bond Commission. Johnson 02/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0228.xml % HB 261 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0261SG.pdf Transportation; revise certain restrictions on design-built projects of the Mississippi Transportation Commission. Johnson 03/21 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0261.xml *% HB 265 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0265IN.pdf Excise tax on gasoline and diesel; revise rate. Johnson 02/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0265.xml %$ HB 277 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0277IN.pdf Public purchasing; preference shall be given to Mississippi-based businesses. Johnson 02/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0277.xml HB 278 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0278IN.pdf Radar; authorize sheriffs in certain counties to use. Johnson 02/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0278.xml HB 371 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0371IN.pdf Texting; prohibit motor vehicle operators from doing within highway work and school zones. Johnson 02/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0371.xml HB 372 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0372PS.pdf MS Transportation Commission; authorize to donate real property in Perry County, Mississippi, to U.S. Forest Service. Johnson 03/12 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0372.xml HB 373 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0373SG.pdf MTC; revise paid educational leave program to a stipend program for students agreeing to work as civil engineer for. Johnson 03/20 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0373.xml HB 436 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0400-0499/HB0436SG.pdf MTC; authorize SASHTO scholarship funds for transportation studies and increase relocation payments per federal regulations. Johnson 03/26 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0436.xml *% HB 484 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0400-0499/HB0484IN.pdf Public purchasing; allow consideration that a bidder has a local presence in determining best value. Snowden ../House_authors/Snowden.xml 02/14 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/HB/HB0484.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 530 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0530PS.pdf Recreational off-highway vehicles; restrict use of on public property. Johnson 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0530.xml HB 589 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0589IN.pdf District attorneys; authorize additional legal assistants. Johnson 02/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0589.xml HB 637 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0637PS.pdf Financial literacy curriculum; require State Board of Education to revise grades for which offered. Moore ../House_authors/Moore.xml 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0637.xml *% HB 670 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0670IN.pdf The Family Forward Act; enact. Lane ../House_authors/Lane.xml 02/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0670.xml HB 683 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0683IN.pdf Railroads; require notice to state when selling part or all of Class 1 rail line. Johnson 02/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0683.xml HB 708 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0700-0799/HB0708IN.pdf Hand-held mobile telephones; prohibit writing, sending or reading a text message while operating a moving motor vehicle. Johnson 02/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0708.xml HB 723 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0700-0799/HB0723IN.pdf Relocation payments; increase amount allowed as payment to persons displaced by governmental projects. Johnson 02/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0723.xml HB 820 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0820IN.pdf Local System Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Fund; authorize issuance of bonds to provide funds for. Johnson 02/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0820.xml %$ HB 825 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0825IN.pdf MDOT; prohibit transfer of special funds to other funds unless authorized by 2/3 vote of Legislature. Johnson 02/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0825.xml HB 828 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0828IN.pdf Nuclear generating plant in-lieu tax payments; increase amount of that is distributed to the county in which the plant is located. Johnson 02/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0828.xml HB1030 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1030IN.pdf Statewide sales tax increase of one-half cent; authorize an election on question of. Johnson 02/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1030.xml HB1175 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1175IN.pdf Court reporters; prohibit freelancing. Johnson 02/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1175.xml HB1258 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1258SG.pdf Public property; authorize Transportation Commission to donate certain to City of Canton and revise state highway system accordingly. Johnson 03/21 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1258.xml HB1515 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1515SG.pdf Cities and counties; authorize to donate to chapters of YMCA within the city or county. Moak ../House_authors/Moak.xml 03/20 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1515.xml * HB1548 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1548IN.pdf Safe Transportation of Railroad Employees by Contract Carriers Act; create. Johnson 02/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1548.xml HB1550 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1550SG.pdf Memorial bridge; designate certain bridge in Adams County as "Veterans Memorial Bridge". Johnson 03/20 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1550.xml * HB1586 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1586IN.pdf Appropriation; Mental Health for Hinds County to fund care for incarcerated persons with behavioral health issues. Clarke ../House_authors/Clarke.xml 02/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1586.xml HB1587 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1587IN.pdf Appropriation; DFA for Hinds County to fund upgrading and making improvements to Smith Park in Jackson. Clarke ../House_authors/Clarke.xml 02/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1587.xml HB1588 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1588IN.pdf Appropriation; DFA for Hinds County for funding to purchase body armor for law enforcement personnel. Clarke ../House_authors/Clarke.xml 02/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1588.xml HB1589 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1589IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of stadium on campus of Jackson State University. Clarke ../House_authors/Clarke.xml 02/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1589.xml %$ HB1590 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1590IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance for repair and renovation of Alexander Hall of Jackson State University. Clarke ../House_authors/Clarke.xml 02/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1590.xml %$ HB1643 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1643SG.pdf Appropriation; Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and trial judges services. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1643.xml * HB1644 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1644SG.pdf Appropriation; District attorneys and staff. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1644.xml * HB1645 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1645SG.pdf Appropriation; Capital Post-Conviction Counsel, Office of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1645.xml * HB1646 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1646SG.pdf Appropriation; State Public Defender, Office of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 04/23 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1646.xml * HB1647 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1647SG.pdf Appropriation; Transportation, Department of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1647.xml * HB1653 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1653PS.pdf Appropriation; Medicaid, Division of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 04/01 (H) Conference Report Failed ../history/HB/HB1653.xml * HB1669 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1669SG.pdf Appropriation; Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, Department of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 04/23 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1669.xml * HB1670 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1670SG.pdf Appropriation; Environmental Quality, Department of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1670.xml * HB1678 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1678IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds to assist City of Yazoo City in construction of Willie Morris Parkway. Straughter ../House_authors/Straughter.xml 02/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1678.xml %$ HB1683 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1683IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds to assist Hinds County in construction of the Byram-Clinton Parkway Project. Calhoun ../House_authors/Calhoun.xml 02/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1683.xml %$ HB1688 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1688IN.pdf Adams County; authorize to contract with Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) to house its county inmates. Johnson 04/04 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1688.xml HB1690 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1690IN.pdf Corporate corridor redevelopment zones; authorize designation of and certain tax incentives for qualified business enterprises in. Calhoun ../House_authors/Calhoun.xml 02/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1690.xml %$ HB1691 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1691PS.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance for road improvements in oil producing counties & create income tax credit for new oil production jobs. Lane ../House_authors/Lane.xml 03/19 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1691.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 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 59 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HC/HC0059SG.pdf Alcorn State University; commend upon being named 2012 HBCU of the Year. Holloway ../House_authors/Holloway.xml 02/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0059.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 85 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HC/HC0085IN.pdf Suspend deadlines for introduction; Medicaid; extend various repealers and expand eligibility. Brown (66th) ../House_authors/Brown_(66th).xml 04/04 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HC/HC0085.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 25 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HR/HR0025PS.pdf Alcorn State University; commend upon being named 2012 HBCU of the Year. Holloway ../House_authors/Holloway.xml 02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0025.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 42 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HR/HR0042IN.pdf Rules Committee; request to take further action on and pass Senate Bill No. 2207. Brown (66th) ../House_authors/Brown_(66th).xml 04/04 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HR/HR0042.xml HR 68 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HR/HR0068IN.pdf Rules Committee; request to take further action on and pass Senate Bill No. 2207. Johnson 04/04 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HR/HR0068.xml HR 88 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HR/HR0088PS.pdf Mrs. Virginia Mangum Smith; commend and congratulate upon her retirement from the United States Postal Service. Weathersby ../House_authors/Weathersby.xml 03/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0088.xml HR 91 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/HR/HR0091PS.pdf Dr. Ailean Stingley; commend upon being elected to the National Board of Trustees of the Church of God In Christ, Inc. Coleman (65th) ../House_authors/Coleman_(65th).xml 03/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0091.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