2016 Regular Session Representative Omeria Scott Principal Author and Co-Author Representative Omeria Scott District 80 ../../../members/house/scott.xml ../house_p_authors/scott.xml Principal Author Only 06/29/2016 at 12:26 HB 38 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0001-0099/HB0038IN.pdf School attendance officers; require to visit home of certain children within 72 hours of unexcused absence. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0038.xml % HB 39 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0001-0099/HB0039IN.pdf Eleventh Grade Students; require to take adult basic education High School Equivalency Diploma test for senior privilege eligibility. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0039.xml HB 42 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0001-0099/HB0042IN.pdf Public benefits; require drug testing for all recipients of state or local funded benefits. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0042.xml HB 54 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0001-0099/HB0054IN.pdf Writing curriculum; require SBE to establish curriculum for the teaching of manuscript handwriting. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0054.xml HB 56 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0001-0099/HB0056IN.pdf Home schooled students; authorize participation in public school extracurricular activities. Formby ../House_authors/Formby.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0056.xml HB 57 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0001-0099/HB0057IN.pdf Student grades; enhance penalty imposed on school districts for influencing falsification of. Moore ../House_authors/Moore.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0057.xml HB 59 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0001-0099/HB0059IN.pdf School term; prohibit public schools from opening before Labor Day. Formby ../House_authors/Formby.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0059.xml HB 65 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0001-0099/HB0065IN.pdf Writing curriculum; require SBE to establish curriculum for the teaching of cursive writing. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0065.xml HB 71 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0001-0099/HB0071IN.pdf Nutritional chart; require to be displayed prominently in school cafeteria. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0071.xml HB 87 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0001-0099/HB0087IN.pdf First Grade; allow any child who turns six during calendar year to start at the beginning of school year. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0087.xml HB 92 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0001-0099/HB0092IN.pdf Task force to address the disparity of African-American males in the judicial system; create. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0092.xml HB 113 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0113IN.pdf Insurance companies; require to offer property and casualty insurance if offered in another state. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0113.xml HB 114 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0114SG.pdf State buildings; rename the PERS building as the "Timothy Alan (Tim) Ford Building." Gunn ../House_authors/Gunn.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0114.xml * HB 171 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0171IN.pdf Children's services and programs; require all state agencies to provide information relating to such in a list to the Legislature. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0171.xml HB 177 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0177IN.pdf Nursing education; require community colleges to offer online program for LPNs to obtain associate degree in. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0177.xml % HB 178 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0178IN.pdf Universities; require to place 33% of bowl game revenue in escrow account to distribute to graduating athletes. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0178.xml HB 179 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0179IN.pdf College and Career Readiness Planning Program; create. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0179.xml HB 186 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0186IN.pdf Nursing schools and programs; make eligible for funding to increase faculty if increase enrollment proportionately. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0186.xml % HB 187 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0187IN.pdf Department of Corrections; provide certain educational programs for adult offenders. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0187.xml HB 205 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0205IN.pdf Children's Resource Commission; create to coordinate and streamline the state's efforts to provide services to children. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0205.xml HB 209 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0209IN.pdf "Mississippi Save Our Children Act"; create. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0209.xml HB 210 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0210IN.pdf Body mass index (BMI); require schools to collect for certain students and provide to parents with an explanation. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0210.xml HB 214 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0214IN.pdf Engineering studies scholarship program; establish. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0214.xml % HB 233 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0233IN.pdf Inmate collect phone calls; require rates to be set at a certain flat rate. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0233.xml HB 242 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0242IN.pdf Health and human services agencies; require to prepare video with nutrition and healthy eating information for benefit recipients. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0242.xml HB 243 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0243IN.pdf Health and human services agencies; require to prepare videos with certain information for benefit recipients & others. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0243.xml HB 244 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0244IN.pdf Health and human services agencies; require to prepare videos with certain information for benefit recipients and others. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0244.xml HB 254 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0254IN.pdf TANF and Medicaid; require teenage recipients of to participate in programs about birth control, abstinence and parenting. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0254.xml HB 255 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0255IN.pdf Medicaid; redetermination of eligibility for shall be available by mail, and prohibit face-to-face requirement. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0255.xml HB 256 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0256IN.pdf Medicaid; require participation in a medical home and require obese persons to participate in online program on obesity. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0256.xml % HB 259 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0259IN.pdf Medicaid; expand eligibility under federal health care law and under CHIP. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0259.xml HB 260 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0260IN.pdf Medicaid; expand eligibility under federal health care reform law. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0260.xml HB 261 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0261IN.pdf Medicaid; children under age 18 in foster care are eligible for. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0261.xml HB 262 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0262IN.pdf Medicaid; provide for a database of electronic medical records of Medicaid recipients, with access by Medicaid providers. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0262.xml HB 263 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0263IN.pdf Walnut Grove Correctional Facility; require certain education be provided to offenders at. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0263.xml HB 265 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0265IN.pdf Inmate collect phone calls; require rates to be set at a certain flat rate. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0265.xml HB 271 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0271IN.pdf Health Disparities Council; create. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0271.xml HB 272 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0272IN.pdf Mississippi Comprehensive Teen Pregnancy Prevention Act; create. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0272.xml HB 273 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0273IN.pdf Nursing education; unspent TANF funds shall be spent to pay expenses of persons enrolled as part of workforce training. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0273.xml HB 284 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0284IN.pdf Socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns; establish program to encourage participation in state contracts. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0284.xml % HB 287 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0287IN.pdf Health screening; require annually for Medicaid, CHIP and State Health Plan recipients and participants. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0287.xml % HB 288 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0288IN.pdf CON; issue for nursing home in Jones County. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0288.xml HB 322 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0322IN.pdf Appropriation; Recreational Facilities Activity Program Fund administered by the State Department of Education. Scott 03/16 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0322.xml HB 323 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0323IN.pdf Appropriation; Health Department to provide funding to federally qualified health centers. Scott 03/16 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0323.xml HB 324 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0324IN.pdf Appropriation; Health Department for additional funds for Office of Health Disparity Elimination. Scott 03/16 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0324.xml HB 343 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0343IN.pdf Compulsory School Attendance Law; authorize youth court to order students to perform community service for unlawful absences. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0343.xml HB 344 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0344IN.pdf Public assistance; require fathers of children receiving to participate in DHS Responsible Fatherhood Initiative program. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0344.xml HB 357 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0357IN.pdf Tax exemption; authorize for retail sale of certain electronic devices and school related supplies. Scott 03/16 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0357.xml %$ HB 383 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0383IN.pdf Appropriation; Mississippi Development Authority to fund minority disparity study. Scott 03/16 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0383.xml HB 386 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0386IN.pdf Economically Distressed Municipalities Development Act; create. Scott 03/16 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0386.xml %$ HB 434 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0400-0499/HB0434IN.pdf Hotel renovation projects sales tax incentive; authorize for certain projects. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0434.xml % HB 449 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0400-0499/HB0449IN.pdf Small business health insurance pool; create. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0449.xml % HB 517 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0517IN.pdf Municipal minutes; revise how such shall be made valid. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0517.xml HB 536 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0536IN.pdf Ammunition; require record-keeping of sales. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0536.xml HB 546 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0546IN.pdf Felony expungement; authorize for first time offenses. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0546.xml HB 555 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0555IN.pdf Felony expungement; revise age. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0555.xml HB 583 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0583IN.pdf Nonviolent offenders; authorize reduction of sentences for passage of end-of-course subject area tests by the offenders. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0583.xml HB 662 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0662IN.pdf Open meetings law; create civil penalty for disclosing information from executive session of public body. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0662.xml HB 667 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0667IN.pdf Will registry; require chancery clerk to maintain. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0667.xml HB 695 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0695IN.pdf Expunction; revise which offenses are eligible. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0695.xml HB 696 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0696IN.pdf Conviction; clarify subsequent for certain crimes and post conviction relief. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0696.xml HB 703 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0700-0799/HB0703IN.pdf ADHD medications; provider must have second opinion and provide information to parents before prescribing. Dixon ../House_authors/Dixon.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0703.xml HB 706 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0700-0799/HB0706IN.pdf Food, toiletry items and undergarments; prohibit ban of by the Department of Corrections if subjected to a search. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0706.xml HB 825 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0825SG.pdf Memorial highway; revise certain segment of Highway 59. Scott 04/06 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0825.xml * HB 860 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0860IN.pdf Affidavit ballots; revise procedures regulating. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0860.xml HB 869 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0869IN.pdf Elections; require employers to let employees certain time off to vote in. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0869.xml HB 918 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0918SG.pdf Memorial highway ; designate segment of Mississippi Highway 182 in the City of Columbus as the "Rep. Esther M. Harrison Memorial Highway." Karriem ../House_authors/Karriem.xml 04/07 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0918.xml * HB 919 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0919IN.pdf Memorial bridge; designate certain bridge on Highway 50 as the "Senator Bennie L. Turner Memorial Bridge." Karriem ../House_authors/Karriem.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0919.xml HB 929 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0929IN.pdf Mathematics and science instruction; enhance through new programs in middle schools. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0929.xml HB 982 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0982IN.pdf Homework; require teachers to incorporate daily and weekly assignments into their curriculum. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0982.xml HB 983 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0983IN.pdf Vision 2020: An Education Blueprint for Two Thousand Twenty; create. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0983.xml HB1007 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1007IN.pdf Home economics; require to be taught in D and F rated school districts. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1007.xml HB1013 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1013IN.pdf DFA; require to maintain infrastructure. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1013.xml HB1020 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1020IN.pdf "21st Century Mississippi Training Instiative," establish to increase access to college and career readiness. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1020.xml HB1023 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1023IN.pdf Comprehensive School Health Education Program; include additional components in and require school nurse to teach. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1023.xml HB1024 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1024IN.pdf School districts; require certain policies if accredited at three lowest levels and alternative curriculum. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1024.xml % HB1025 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1025IN.pdf "Dream Makers Program"; create as an after-school program for students in Grades 7 and 8. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1025.xml HB1026 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1026IN.pdf HOPE Program; establish and develop system to re-enroll high school dropouts in programs leading to a high school diploma. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1026.xml HB1027 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1027IN.pdf Prekindergarten; require State Department of Education to create "ABC Program" to provide instruction via the Internet. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1027.xml HB1028 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1028IN.pdf "Health Careers Academy"; create for students in Grades 9 through 12. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1028.xml HB1035 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1035IN.pdf Elementary professional school counselors; allocate funds under Mississippi Adequate Education Program for. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1035.xml HB1036 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1036IN.pdf School nutrition; require school districts to serve low-fat meals and snacks to students diagnosed as overweight. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1036.xml HB1063 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1063IN.pdf School attendance; require for children who cannot score a 21 or higher on ACT until the child reaches 18 years of age. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1063.xml HB1176 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1176IN.pdf SNAP recipients; must take TABE exam and achieve certain scores before will be exempt from work requirements. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1176.xml HB1210 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1210IN.pdf Workers' Compensation; require death benefits payments to next-of-kin if no dependents exist. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1210.xml HB1378 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1300-1399/HB1378IN.pdf Delinquency of a minor; provide that those who cause minors to sell drugs or join gangs contribute to. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1378.xml HB1472 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1400-1499/HB1472IN.pdf RFP for administration of inmate canteen services; require certain standards for pricing of canteen items. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1472.xml HB1595 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1595IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Jackson with making road and street improvements near Jackson State University. Clarke ../House_authors/Clarke.xml 03/16 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1595.xml %$ HB1746 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1700-1799/HB1746IN.pdf Bonds; authorize general obligation bonds to repair and renovate the Natchez Seminary Property. Scott 03/16 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1746.xml %$ HC 32 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HC/HC0032IN.pdf Constitution; amend to provide that minimum age to serve in the Mississippi House of Representatives is 18 years. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HC/HC0032.xml HC 39 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HC/HC0039IN.pdf Constitution; amend to provide that the minimum age to serve in Mississippi State Senate is 18 years. Scott 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HC/HC0039.xml HC 58 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HC/HC0058SG.pdf Alcorn State University Football Team; commend and congratulate upon winning the 2015 SWAC championship. Holloway ../House_authors/Holloway.xml 02/24 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0058.xml HC 59 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HC/HC0059SG.pdf Mr. Willie L. Richardson, Jr.; commend life and legacy upon his passing. Clarke ../House_authors/Clarke.xml 02/29 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0059.xml HC 95 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HC/HC0095SG.pdf Congress; urge to pass legislation on the Mid-Mississippi Conservation, Recreation and Development Act of 2015. Tullos ../House_authors/Tullos.xml 04/21 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0095.xml HC 105 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HC/HC0105SG.pdf North MS Rural Legal Services; commend service of and congratulate upon its 50th Anniversary. Perkins ../House_authors/Perkins.xml 04/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0105.xml HC 120 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HC/HC0120SG.pdf First Lady Michelle Obama; acknowledge distinguished legacy of public service upon serving as keynote speaker for JSU's 139th spring commencement. Bell (65th) ../House_authors/Bell_(65th).xml 04/21 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0120.xml HC 128 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HC/HC0128SG.pdf Mrs. Miranda Beard; commend and congratulate upon being elected President of the National School Boards Association. Scott 04/21 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0128.xml HR 7 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HR/HR0007IN.pdf House Rules; provide procedures for member to speak at podium when House is not convened and for speech to be telecasted. Scott 04/21 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HR/HR0007.xml HR 42 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HR/HR0042PS.pdf Representative Reecy L. Dickson; commend for her distinguished service in the Mississippi House of Representatives. Huddleston (30th) ../House_authors/Huddleston_(30th).xml 03/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0042.xml HR 107 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HR/HR0107PS.pdf Mrs. Mattie H. Taylor; commend life and legacy upon her passing. Scott 04/15 (H) Immediate Release ../history/HR/HR0107.xml HR 120 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HR/HR0120PS.pdf La'Porsha Renae; commend success on "American Idol". Myers ../House_authors/Myers.xml 04/20 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0120.xml