2016 Regular Session Representative Gary V. Staples Principal Author and Co-Author Representative Gary V. Staples District 88 ../../../members/house/staples.xml ../house_p_authors/staples.xml Principal Author Only 06/29/2016 at 12:26 HB 31 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0001-0099/HB0031IN.pdf Open primaries elections; authorize for state, county and municipal offices. Horne ../House_authors/Horne.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0031.xml % HB 37 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0001-0099/HB0037SG.pdf Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship for Students with Dyslexia Program; delete repealer on. Byrd ../House_authors/Byrd.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0037.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 339 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0339IN.pdf Alteration of historical monuments; impose penalty for. Staples 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0339.xml HB 571 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0571PS.pdf Firearms; clarify meaning of courthouse and courtroom for purpose of carrying. Gipson ../House_authors/Gipson.xml 03/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0571.xml * HB 581 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0581IN.pdf Mississippi Employee Firearm Protection Act of 2016; create. Staples 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0581.xml HB 644 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0644IN.pdf Adverse possession; repeal. Staples 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0644.xml HB 659 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0659PS.pdf Noah's Law; create. Reynolds ../House_authors/Reynolds.xml 04/14 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/HB/HB0659.xml * HB 758 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0700-0799/HB0758PS.pdf Firearms; restrict regulations by certain public bodies regarding. Hood ../House_authors/Hood.xml 03/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0758.xml * HB 782 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0700-0799/HB0782PS.pdf Firearms; prohibit enforcement of certain federal law relating to. Formby ../House_authors/Formby.xml 03/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0782.xml * HB 786 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0700-0799/HB0786SG.pdf "Mississippi Church Protection Act"; create. Gipson ../House_authors/Gipson.xml 04/15 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0786.xml * HB 810 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0810IN.pdf Elections; revise how winner is determined when candidates have equal votes. Staples 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0810.xml HB 840 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0840IN.pdf Holy Bible; designate as the official state book of Mississippi. Miles ../House_authors/Miles.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0840.xml HB 871 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0871PS.pdf Elections; increase per diem of election commissioners for nonelection days. Denny ../House_authors/Denny.xml 03/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0871.xml HB 907 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0907IN.pdf Oil and gas pipelines; clarify those built using eminent domain must be operated as common carriers. Staples 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0907.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 938 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0938PS.pdf Vaccinations; authorize exemptions for medical purposes. Formby ../House_authors/Formby.xml 03/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0938.xml HB 940 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0940IN.pdf School board training; revise certain provisions to require to be conducted by the Secretary of State. Bennett ../House_authors/Bennett.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0940.xml HB 941 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0941IN.pdf School board; elect all at general state election for four-year term. Carpenter ../House_authors/Carpenter.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0941.xml HB1045 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1045IN.pdf School Safety; authorize all districts to develop security plan in addition to participating in MCOPS Grant Program. Carpenter ../House_authors/Carpenter.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1045.xml HB1134 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1134IN.pdf Weight tolerance; authorize for vehicles hauling animal feed to a farm. Staples 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1134.xml HB1138 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1138SG.pdf Electric Power Association Law; provide additional provisions applicable to generation and transmission cooperatives. Beckett ../House_authors/Beckett.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1138.xml * HB1139 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1139SG.pdf Electric power associations; revise regulatory laws. Beckett ../House_authors/Beckett.xml 04/07 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1139.xml * HB1189 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1189SG.pdf MS Dept. of Information Technology Services; revise certain requirements for employment and require criminal background check. Staples 04/11 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1189.xml *% HB1191 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1191IN.pdf Wireless Communication Commission; bring forward section creating. Staples 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1191.xml HB1197 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1197IN.pdf Harvest permits; revise vehicles eligible for to include those carrying disposal well waters to. Morgan ../House_authors/Morgan.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1197.xml HB1207 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1207IN.pdf The Patient Choice Act of 2016; enact. Chism ../House_authors/Chism.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1207.xml HB1269 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1269IN.pdf Public Accountancy; revise laws regulating the practice of. Staples 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1269.xml HB1401 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1400-1499/HB1401IN.pdf "Nancy's Law"; create to provide remedies for investigation of vulnerable person abuse. Rushing ../House_authors/Rushing.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1401.xml HB1408 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1400-1499/HB1408IN.pdf Concealed weapon; authorize person who is a United States Armed Forces member and has a valid military ID card to possess. Carpenter ../House_authors/Carpenter.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1408.xml % HB1542 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1542IN.pdf State flag; require public colleges and universities to display on each campus or lose state funds. Shirley ../House_authors/Shirley.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1542.xml HB1546 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1546IN.pdf State flag; require state agencies, local governments and public colleges and universities to display on or at public buildings. Shirley ../House_authors/Shirley.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1546.xml HB1550 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1550IN.pdf State flag; require governmental entities that receive state funds and public colleges and universities to display. Carpenter ../House_authors/Carpenter.xml 02/23 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1550.xml HB1616 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1616SG.pdf Appropriation; Barber Examiners, Board of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/16 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1616.xml * HB1617 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1617SG.pdf Appropriation; Nursing, Board of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/10 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1617.xml * HB1618 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1618SG.pdf Appropriation; Nursing Home Administrators, Board of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/10 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1618.xml * HB1619 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1619SG.pdf Appropriation: Real Estate Commission and Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/11 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1619.xml * HB1620 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1620SG.pdf Appropriation; Athletic Commission. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/10 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1620.xml * HB1621 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1621SG.pdf Appropriation; Medical Licensure, Board of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/12 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1621.xml * HB1622 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1622SG.pdf Appropriation; Auctioneers Commission. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/13 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1622.xml * HB1623 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1623SG.pdf Appropriation; Psychology, Board of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/11 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1623.xml * HB1624 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1624SG.pdf Appropriation; Cosmetology, Board of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/10 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1624.xml * HB1625 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1625SG.pdf Appropriation; Physical Therapy Board. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/10 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1625.xml * HB1626 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1626SG.pdf Appropriation; Optometry, Board of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/16 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1626.xml * HB1627 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1627SG.pdf Appropriation; Engineers and Land Surveyors, Board of Registration for Professional. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/10 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1627.xml * HB1628 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1628SG.pdf Appropriation; Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists, Board of Examiners for. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/10 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1628.xml * HB1629 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1629SG.pdf Appropriation; Coast Coliseum Commission. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/11 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1629.xml * HB1630 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1630SG.pdf Appropriation; Public Employees' Retirement System. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/13 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1630.xml * HB1631 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1631SG.pdf Appropriation; Oil and Gas Board. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/11 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1631.xml * HB1632 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1632SG.pdf Appropriation; Veterans' Home Purchase Board. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/12 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1632.xml * HB1643 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1643SG.pdf Appropriation; Education, Department of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/17 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1643.xml * HB1644 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1644SG.pdf Appropriation; Educational Television, Authority for. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/11 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1644.xml * HB1645 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1645SG.pdf Appropriation; Library Commission. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/11 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1645.xml * HB1646 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1646SG.pdf Appropriation; Arts Commission. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/17 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1646.xml * HB1647 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1647SG.pdf Appropriation; Archives and History, Department of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/12 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1647.xml * HB1648 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1648SG.pdf Appropriation; Transportation, Department of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/16 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1648.xml * HB1649 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1649PS.pdf Appropriation; Mississippi River Parkway Commission. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 04/16 (H) Died In Conference ../history/HB/HB1649.xml * HB1654 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1654SG.pdf Appropriation; Forestry Commission. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/10 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1654.xml * HB1655 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1655SG.pdf Appropriation; Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/12 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1655.xml * HB1656 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1656SG.pdf Appropriation; Foresters, Board of Registration for. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/10 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1656.xml * HB1657 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1657SG.pdf Appropriation; Marine Resources, Department of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/10 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1657.xml * HB1658 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1658SG.pdf Appropriation; Tombigbee River Valley Water Management District. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/10 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1658.xml * HB1659 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1659SG.pdf Appropriation; Pearl River Valley Water Supply District. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/11 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1659.xml * HB1660 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1660SG.pdf Appropriation; Pearl River Basin Development District. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/16 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1660.xml * HB1661 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1661SG.pdf Appropriation; Pat Harrison Waterway District. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/11 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1661.xml * HB1662 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1662SG.pdf Appropriation; Port Authority, State. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/11 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1662.xml * HB1663 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1663SG.pdf Appropriation; Yellow Creek State Inland Port Authority. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/10 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1663.xml * HB1664 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1664SG.pdf Appropriation; Environmental Quality, Department of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/16 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1664.xml * HB1665 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1665SG.pdf Appropriation; Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, Department of. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/17 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1665.xml * HB1666 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1666SG.pdf Appropriation; Grand Gulf Military Monument Commission. Frierson ../House_authors/Frierson.xml 05/12 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1666.xml * HB1675 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1675IN.pdf Income tax; authorize a credit for certain small businesses that create new jobs. Sykes ../House_authors/Sykes.xml 03/16 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1675.xml %$ HB1722 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HB/1700-1799/HB1722PS.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for improvements at state parks. Bounds ../House_authors/Bounds.xml 04/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1722.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 86 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HC/HC0086IN.pdf U.S. Congress; urge to hold a constitutional convention of states to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government. Staples 04/21 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HC/HC0086.xml HC 124 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HC/HC0124SG.pdf Trent Harmon; commend upon winning American Idol. Brown ../House_authors/Brown.xml 04/21 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0124.xml HR 80 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HR/HR0080PS.pdf Lieutenant Trae G. Staples, Corporal Willard D. Holifield Jr. and Trooper First Class Deandre L. Dixon; commend for distinguished service. Evans (45th) ../House_authors/Evans_(45th).xml 04/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0080.xml HR 83 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/HR/HR0083PS.pdf Mississippi School for the Deaf Football Team; commend upon winning national championship. Massengill ../House_authors/Massengill.xml 04/11 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0083.xml