2015 Regular Session Representative Lester Carpenter Principal Author and Co-Author Representative Lester Carpenter District 1 ../house_p_authors/carpenter.xml Principal Author Only 12/14/2015 at 08:20 HB 128 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0128IN.pdf Riding Bailiffs; increase amount of payments for each day of service. Chism ../House_authors/Chism.xml 02/12 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/HB/HB0128.xml HB 130 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0130CS.pdf School attendance; authorize exemptions from vaccinations for medical reasons or conscientious beliefs for. Formby ../House_authors/Formby.xml 02/12 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/HB/HB0130.xml HB 213 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0213IN.pdf CON; organize various provisions of CON law into separate code sections. Howell ../House_authors/Howell.xml 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0213.xml HB 347 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0347IN.pdf Drone Prohibition Act; create. Morgan ../House_authors/Morgan.xml 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0347.xml HB 410 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0400-0499/HB0410IN.pdf Right-to-farm; preserve right of farmers to use various techniques and methods without limitation. Byrd ../House_authors/Byrd.xml 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0410.xml HB 471 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0400-0499/HB0471PS.pdf MAEP; determine cost of using average daily membership (ADM) in lieu of ADA with 95% threshold attendance trigger. Moore ../House_authors/Moore.xml 04/01 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/HB/HB0471.xml * HB 551 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0551PS.pdf Mississippi "Gospel Music Trail"; authorize MDA Division of Tourism to establish program and historical markers for. Hood ../House_authors/Hood.xml 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0551.xml * HB 824 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0824SG.pdf Memorial highway; designate the entire Segment of U.S. Highway 72 that lies within Mississippi as the "Veterans Memorial Highway." Steverson ../House_authors/Steverson.xml 03/18 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0824.xml HB 825 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0825SG.pdf Personal Service Contract Review Board; revise composition, exemptions, expenditures and method for reviewing single source contracts. Turner ../House_authors/Turner.xml 03/31 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0825.xml *% HB 833 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0833IN.pdf Mississippi Flexible Credit Act; create. Carpenter 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0833.xml HB 838 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0838IN.pdf Inland port authority; prohibit appointment of a member from a county with a county port to. Carpenter 02/12 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/HB/HB0838.xml HB 856 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0856IN.pdf Dyslexia education; require instruction at collegiate level for licensure and prescribe required standards. Byrd ../House_authors/Byrd.xml 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0856.xml HB 872 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0872IN.pdf Eminent domain; require entities exercising for certain pipelines to operate pipeline as a common carrier. Byrd ../House_authors/Byrd.xml 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0872.xml HB 889 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0889IN.pdf Hunting license; provide that nonresident National Guard or Reserve member may obtain resident or fourteen-day Armed Forces. Lamar ../House_authors/Lamar.xml 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0889.xml % HB 988 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0988SG.pdf Memorial highway; designate certain segment of MS Highway 2 in Alcorn County as "Agent Harold Lane Caldwell Memorial Highway." Bain ../House_authors/Bain.xml 03/18 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0988.xml HB1015 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1015PS.pdf Transportation; transfer law enforcement duties of MDOT to the Department of Public Safety. Carpenter 03/30 (H) Died In Conference ../history/HB/HB1015.xml * HB1044 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1044PS.pdf Department of Corrections; authorize to contract with Lee County and Leflore County for regional correctional facilities. Turner ../House_authors/Turner.xml 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1044.xml * HB1059 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1059IN.pdf Compact for a Balanced Budget; enact. Carpenter 02/12 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/HB/HB1059.xml HB1066 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1066IN.pdf Local System Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Fund; increase amount Legislature shall appropriate for deposit to. Byrd ../House_authors/Byrd.xml 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1066.xml HB1071 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1071CS.pdf MS Department of Public Safety; enact salary scale for sworn officers and provide for experience increases. Carpenter 02/12 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/HB/HB1071.xml HB1075 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1075IN.pdf Accredited Law Enforcement Agencies Award Fund; create to pay awards to law enforcement officers in state accredited agencies. Carpenter 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1075.xml HB1121 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1121SG.pdf Industrial life insurers; increase maximum life insurance policy from $5,000.00 to $10,000.00. Monsour ../House_authors/Monsour.xml 03/13 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1121.xml HB1122 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1122IN.pdf Sales tax; increase diversion to municipalities. Rushing ../House_authors/Rushing.xml 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1122.xml HB1125 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1125IN.pdf Local Law enforcement Bullet Proof Vest Matching Grant Fund; create. Jennings ../House_authors/Jennings.xml 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1125.xml HB1169 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1169IN.pdf Fees; authorize fee for vehicle tags and titles to be used by DOR to purchase and defray expenses related to certain IT systems. Carpenter 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1169.xml % HB1179 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1179IN.pdf Holy Bible; designate as State Book of Mississippi. Evans (43rd) ../House_authors/Evans_(43rd).xml 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1179.xml HB1223 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1223IN.pdf Marriage certificate; increase fee. Carpenter 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1223.xml % HB1226 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1226PS.pdf Tort Immunity; revise provision regulating. McLeod ../House_authors/McLeod.xml 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1226.xml * HB1227 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1227IN.pdf Instruments of record; require to be in the English language. Byrd ../House_authors/Byrd.xml 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1227.xml HB1258 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1258IN.pdf Driver's license; remove requirement that commissioner, assistant commissioner, or authorized deputy sign driver's license. Carpenter 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1258.xml HB1319 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1300-1399/HB1319PS.pdf Marshals and constables; revise fees charged for service of process. Carpenter 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1319.xml *% HB1385 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1300-1399/HB1385PS.pdf Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship for Students with Dyslexia Program; delete repealer on. Byrd ../House_authors/Byrd.xml 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1385.xml HB1427 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1400-1499/HB1427IN.pdf Tishomingo County; authorize to levy a tax on sales of beer, light wine and alcoholic beverages. Carpenter 04/02 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1427.xml % HB1438 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1400-1499/HB1438IN.pdf City of Corinth; authorize the city to impose a sales tax at the rate of 1/4 of 1% and utilize the revenue for certain purposes. Carpenter 04/02 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1438.xml % HB1485 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1400-1499/HB1485IN.pdf Appropriations; City of Tupelo for constructing Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall and improvements at Elvis Presley Birthplace. Boyd ../House_authors/Boyd.xml 02/25 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1485.xml HB1487 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1400-1499/HB1487IN.pdf Appropriation; SDE for the establishment of comprehensive dyslexia program in the Smith County School District. Eaton ../House_authors/Eaton.xml 02/25 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1487.xml HB1493 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1400-1499/HB1493IN.pdf Appropriation; SDE for the establishment of comprehensive dyslexia program in the Smith County School District. Byrd ../House_authors/Byrd.xml 02/25 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1493.xml HB1500 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1500IN.pdf Appropriation; Dept of Public Safety to provide funding for the accredited Law Enforcement Agencies Award Fund. Carpenter 02/25 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1500.xml HB1602 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1602IN.pdf Sales tax; clarify that certain sales to schools under federal programs are exempt. Bell ../House_authors/Bell.xml 02/25 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1602.xml %$ HB1626 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1626IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for improvements at state parks. Howell ../House_authors/Howell.xml 02/25 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1626.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 *%$ HB1671 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1671SG.pdf Northeast MS Planning and Development District; authorize various counties and cities within district to receive loans or grants for certain purposes. Carpenter 04/01 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1671.xml * HB1674 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1674SG.pdf Alcorn County; may enter into certain road and bridge maintenance and/or construction contracts even if they extend 30 days beyond board's term. Bain ../House_authors/Bain.xml 04/09 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1674.xml HB1676 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1676IN.pdf City of Corinth; authorize imposition of local sales tax. Carpenter 04/02 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1676.xml % HB1680 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1680SG.pdf Tishomingo County Water District; revise method in which commissioners are selected. Carpenter 04/09 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1680.xml HB1686 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1686SG.pdf Suffrage; restore to Timothy Wilson of Tishomingo County. Carpenter 04/23 Law W/out Governor's Signature ../history/HB/HB1686.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 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 106 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HC/HC0106IN.pdf Suspend deadlines for introduction; Study commission established to study governance structure of Mississippi IHL. Mayo ../House_authors/Mayo.xml 04/02 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HC/HC0106.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 122 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HC/HC0122IN.pdf Suspend deadlines for introductions; State Bd. of Ed.; require to contract with certain entity for development of comprehensive statewide assessment. Baker ../House_authors/Baker.xml 04/02 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HC/HC0122.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 23 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HR/HR0023PS.pdf Alcorn Central High School Dance Team; commend for winning Hip-Hop Championship Title. Bain ../House_authors/Bain.xml 02/12 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0023.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 42 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HR/HR0042PS.pdf Tishomingo County High School Cheerleaders; commend for receiving 17th ranking at National UCA competition. Carpenter 03/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0042.xml HR 53 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HR/HR0053PS.pdf Fred "Austin" Schiel; commend and congratulate upon receiving Eagle Scout honor. Carpenter 03/12 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0053.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 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 119 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HR/HR0119PS.pdf Mr. Richard Morgan; commend upon the occasion of his retirement from the Electric Power Associations of MS. Bounds ../House_authors/Bounds.xml 04/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0119.xml HR 132 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/HR/HR0132PS.pdf The Magnolia Regional Health Center; commend and congratulate on its 50th Anniversary. Bain ../House_authors/Bain.xml 04/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0132.xml