2015 Regular Session Representative Richard Bennett Principal Author and Co-Author Representative Richard Bennett District 120 ../house_p_authors/bennett.xml Principal Author Only 12/14/2015 at 08:20 HB 17 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0001-0099/HB0017PS.pdf Law Enforcement Officers Death Benefits Trust Fund; expand to include coroners and emergency management personnel. Rushing ../House_authors/Rushing.xml 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0017.xml * HB 35 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0001-0099/HB0035PS.pdf School administrators; prohibit districts from hiring as consultant if last employed by a failing district. Gunn ../House_authors/Gunn.xml 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0035.xml * HB 396 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0396IN.pdf Prison lands leased for agricultural purposes; revise fee-in-lieu of ad valorem taxes. Taylor ../House_authors/Taylor.xml 02/12 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/HB/HB0396.xml % HB 411 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0400-0499/HB0411IN.pdf Death Benefits Trust Fund; create for coroners, deputy coroners and certain emergency management personnel. Bennett 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0411.xml HB 415 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0400-0499/HB0415IN.pdf MS Telephone Solicitation Act; add "political calls" as prohibited under the act. Bennett 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0415.xml HB 489 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0400-0499/HB0489PS.pdf Teacher/Classroom supply procurement cards; increase allocation percentage for teachers in first three years of educational service. Moore ../House_authors/Moore.xml 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0489.xml *% HB 505 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0505IN.pdf Civil actions; provide that P&C insurers have burden of proof for exclusions in "all perils" coverage policy. Bennett 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0505.xml HB 582 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0582PS.pdf Assistant teachers; increase base salary by $1,000.00. Arnold ../House_authors/Arnold.xml 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0582.xml * HB 607 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0607IN.pdf Sex offenders; clarify notice to volunteer organizations regarding status. Bennett 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0607.xml HB 659 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0659CS.pdf Teacher's Assistant Education Certification Scholars Program; create to provide assistance to individuals pursuing teacher licensure. Boyd ../House_authors/Boyd.xml 02/12 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/HB/HB0659.xml HB 686 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0686IN.pdf Legal holidays; revise authority of cities and counties to designate. Bennett 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0686.xml HB 739 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0700-0799/HB0739SG.pdf Property Insurance Clarity Act; create. DeLano ../House_authors/DeLano.xml 03/13 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0739.xml * HB 826 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0826IN.pdf Amount paid to regional correctional facilities by the Dept. of Corrections to house offenders; increase. Taylor ../House_authors/Taylor.xml 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0826.xml % HB 839 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0839SG.pdf Nonnative plant species; prohibit cultivation of potentially invasive species without special permit from Dept. of Agriculture & Commerce. Boyd ../House_authors/Boyd.xml 03/12 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0839.xml HB 848 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0848PS.pdf Mississippi Coast Coliseum Commission; revise membership and transfer trust fund money for certain purposes. DeLano ../House_authors/DeLano.xml 03/30 (H) Died In Conference ../history/HB/HB0848.xml *% HB 849 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0849IN.pdf Gaming; repeal certain prohibitions against the advertising of a lottery. Bennett 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0849.xml HB 879 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0879SG.pdf Commission on Marine Resources; revise authority for regulating the leasing of bottoms. Eure ../House_authors/Eure.xml 03/23 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0879.xml *% HB 882 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0882PS.pdf DMR enforcement officers; increase time to complete required training for employment before salary benefits are terminated. Eure ../House_authors/Eure.xml 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0882.xml HB 884 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0884PS.pdf Cat Island; authorize the Sec. of State to negotiate with the U.S. government for consolidation of lands located on through exchange. Eure ../House_authors/Eure.xml 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0884.xml HB 892 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0892PS.pdf Gaming; increase maximum compensation allowed per bingo session for persons conducting licensed games under Charitable Bingo Law. Bennett 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0892.xml HB 899 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0899IN.pdf Medicaid; revise certain provisions of hospital assessment and the distribution methodology for DSH and UPL payments to hospitals. DeLano ../House_authors/DeLano.xml 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0899.xml % HB 907 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0907PS.pdf Mississippi Entertainment Investment Act; create. Martinson ../House_authors/Martinson.xml 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0907.xml HB 947 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0947PS.pdf Vocational education; provide additional funding to school districts demonstrating needed enhancements for. Bell ../House_authors/Bell.xml 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0947.xml * HB1055 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1055PS.pdf Person convicted of violent crime seeking pardon; require notification of Parole Board, district attorney and sheriff for hearing. Taylor ../House_authors/Taylor.xml 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1055.xml *% HB1096 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1096SG.pdf Alcoholic beverages; authorize temporary permit for performances at certain theatres and chartership operator's permit. Crawford ../House_authors/Crawford.xml 04/20 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1096.xml *% HB1108 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1108PS.pdf Powdered alcohol; prohibit in this state. Snowden ../House_authors/Snowden.xml 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1108.xml HB1124 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1124SG.pdf Mississippi Military Family Relief Fund; allow use for members of MS National Guard or Reserves regardless of mobilization status. Jennings ../House_authors/Jennings.xml 03/13 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1124.xml HB1143 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1143PS.pdf Capital Expense Fund; increase amount that may be transferred to provide funds for emergency repairs on state-owned buildings. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1143.xml * HB1155 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1155IN.pdf Distinctive motor vehicle license tags; revise distribution of fees from tags displaying emblem of Clemson University. Zuber ../House_authors/Zuber.xml 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1155.xml % HB1157 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1157IN.pdf Alcoholic beverages; authorize charter ship operator's permit to allow control over beverages brought onto ship by private charter customers. Bennett 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1157.xml % HB1164 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1164IN.pdf Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of the Long Beach School District. Bennett 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1164.xml % HB1272 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1272PS.pdf Mississippi Second Amendment Task Force; create. Currie ../House_authors/Currie.xml 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1272.xml * HB1399 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1300-1399/HB1399SG.pdf Mississippi Veterans Monument Commission; extend repealer on. Jennings ../House_authors/Jennings.xml 03/12 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1399.xml * HB1536 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1536SG.pdf Appropriation; Education, Department of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 03/25 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1536.xml HB1537 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1537SG.pdf Appropriation; Educational Television, Authority for. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 04/09 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1537.xml * HB1538 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1538SG.pdf Appropriation; Library Commission. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 04/08 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1538.xml * HB1539 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1539SG.pdf Appropriation; Archives and History, Department of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 04/22 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1539.xml * HB1540 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1540SG.pdf Appropriation; Arts Commission. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1540.xml * HB1541 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1541SG.pdf Appropriation; Medicaid, Division of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 04/22 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1541.xml * HB1545 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1545SG.pdf Appropriation; Marine Resources, Department of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 04/20 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1545.xml * HB1546 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1546SG.pdf Appropriation; Grand Gulf Military Monument Commission. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 04/08 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1546.xml * HB1547 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1547SG.pdf Appropriation; Mississippi River Parkway Commission. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1547.xml * HB1548 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1548SG.pdf Appropriation; Pat Harrison Waterway District. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 04/20 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1548.xml * HB1549 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1549SG.pdf Appropriation; Yellow Creek State Inland Port Authority. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 03/28 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1549.xml * HB1550 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1550SG.pdf Appropriation; Pearl River Basin Development District. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1550.xml * HB1551 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1551SG.pdf Appropriation; Pearl River Valley Water Supply District. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 04/20 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1551.xml * HB1552 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1552SG.pdf Appropriation; Port Authority, State. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 04/20 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1552.xml * HB1563 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1563SG.pdf Appropriation: Department of Finance and Administration grant to Mississippi Home Corporation. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 04/20 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1563.xml * HB1570 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1570PS.pdf Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds for an aquarium located in the City of Gulfport. Bennett 03/17 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1570.xml *%$ HB1630 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1630SG.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance for repair of deficient bridges on state maintained highways. Gunn ../House_authors/Gunn.xml 04/22 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1630.xml *%$ HB1636 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1636IN.pdf Gas severance tax; include carbon dioxide within definition of gas and remove certain exemptions. Staples ../House_authors/Staples.xml 02/25 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1636.xml %$ HB1662 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1662SG.pdf Harrison County; authorize to clean blighted property. Bennett 04/15 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1662.xml *% HC 8 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HC/HC0008SG.pdf Father Louis "Louie" Lohan; commend upon retirement after 43 years of service to Diocese of Biloxi. Bennett 01/16 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0008.xml HC 22 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HC/HC0022CS.pdf Constitution; amend to require Legislature to enact a balanced budget for each fiscal year. Formby ../House_authors/Formby.xml 02/16 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/HC/HC0022.xml * HC 32 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HC/HC0032SG.pdf Mr. Cayle "Casey" Coleman; commend life, legacy and service of upon his passing. Perkins ../House_authors/Perkins.xml 02/04 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0032.xml HC 82 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HC/HC0082SG.pdf Speaker Tim Ford; commend life and public service of. Moak ../House_authors/Moak.xml 03/16 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0082.xml HC 88 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HC/HC0088SG.pdf Fred Haise commend astronautical and aeronautical accomplishments. Patterson ../House_authors/Patterson.xml 03/20 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0088.xml HC 95 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HC/HC0095SG.pdf Taiwan; commend relationship with MS and welcome Director General Huang. Reynolds ../House_authors/Reynolds.xml 03/26 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0095.xml HC 110 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HC/HC0110SG.pdf O'Keefe Funeral Homes; acknowledge and observe June 5, 2015 as "O'Keefe Funeral Homes Day." Patterson ../House_authors/Patterson.xml 04/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0110.xml HC 115 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HC/HC0115SG.pdf Will Denny; commend career as long snapper for Ole Miss Rebels. Formby ../House_authors/Formby.xml 04/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0115.xml HC 123 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HC/HC0123SG.pdf Mr. John M. Hairston; commend upon many accomplishments with the Gaming Commission and financial industry. Bennett 04/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0123.xml HR 4 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HR/HR0004PS.pdf Father Louis "Louie" Lohan; commend upon retirement from Diocese of Biloxi and pastor of St. Thomas. Bennett 01/09 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0004.xml HR 20 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HR/HR0020PS.pdf Malcolm Butler; commend and congratulate outstanding performance in Super Bowl XLIX. Monsour ../House_authors/Monsour.xml 02/12 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0020.xml HR 27 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HR/HR0027PS.pdf St. Stanislaus Rock-A-Chaws; commend for winning the 2014 MHSAA South State Football Championship. Baria ../House_authors/Baria.xml 02/18 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0027.xml HR 33 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HR/HR0033PS.pdf Carolyn Chase Bailes; commend distinguished career and exceptional public service upon the occasion of her retirement. Gipson ../House_authors/Gipson.xml 02/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0033.xml HR 64 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HR/HR0064PS.pdf Mr. Mack L. Williamson; honor life and legacy and express sympathy upon passing. Bennett 03/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0064.xml HR 66 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HR/HR0066PS.pdf Mrs. Fannie Mae Ford Butler; commend life and legacy upon her passing. Wooten ../House_authors/Wooten.xml 03/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0066.xml HR 74 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HR/HR0074PS.pdf Dr. David Northington; commend dedicated service as Chief of the Gulfport Memorial Hospital medical staff. Baria ../House_authors/Baria.xml 03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0074.xml HR 80 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HR/HR0080PS.pdf Representative James "Jim" Evans; commend dedicated legislative career upon his retirement. Formby ../House_authors/Formby.xml 04/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0080.xml HR 81 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HR/HR0081PS.pdf Representative Linda Whittington; commend dedicated legislative career upon retiring. Formby ../House_authors/Formby.xml 04/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0081.xml HR 82 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HR/HR0082PS.pdf Representative Tommy Taylor; commend dedicated legislative career upon his retirement. Formby ../House_authors/Formby.xml 04/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0082.xml HR 83 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HR/HR0083PS.pdf Representative Dennis DeBar, Jr.; commend dedicated legislative career upon his retirement. Formby ../House_authors/Formby.xml 04/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0083.xml HR 84 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HR/HR0084PS.pdf Representative Rita Martinson; commend dedicated legislative career upon her retirement. Formby ../House_authors/Formby.xml 04/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0084.xml HR 85 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HR/HR0085PS.pdf Representative Ferr Smith; commend dedicated legislative career upon his retirement. Formby ../House_authors/Formby.xml 04/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0085.xml HR 86 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HR/HR0086PS.pdf Representative Hank Lott; commend dedicated legislative career upon his retirement. Formby ../House_authors/Formby.xml 04/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0086.xml HR 87 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HR/HR0087PS.pdf Representative Brian Aldridge; commend dedicated legislative career upon his retirement. Formby ../House_authors/Formby.xml 04/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0087.xml HR 88 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HR/HR0088PS.pdf Representative Henry "Chuck" Espy III; commend dedicated legislative career upon his retirement. Formby ../House_authors/Formby.xml 04/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0088.xml HR 89 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HR/HR0089PS.pdf Representative Bobby Howell; commend dedicated legislative career upon his retirement. Formby ../House_authors/Formby.xml 04/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0089.xml HR 106 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HR/HR0106PS.pdf Will Denny; commend career as long snapper for Ole Miss Rebels. Formby ../House_authors/Formby.xml 03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0106.xml HR 107 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HR/HR0107PS.pdf Tonya Boyd-Cannon; congratulate on successful appearance and competition on Season 8 of NBC's "The Voice." Clarke ../House_authors/Clarke.xml 03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0107.xml HR 114 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HR/HR0114PS.pdf Briar Jonnee Blakely; commend and congratulate upon success on NBC's "The Voice." Dickson ../House_authors/Dickson.xml 03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0114.xml HR 141 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HR/HR0141IN.pdf Mr. John M. Hairston; commend upon many accomplishments with the Gaming Commission and financial industry. Bennett 04/02 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HR/HR0141.xml