2024 Regular Session Representative Christopher M. Bell Principal Author and Co-Author Representative Christopher M. Bell District 65 ../../../members/house/bell_(65th).xml ../house_p_authors/bell_(65th).xml Principal Author Only 09/23/24 at 10:40 HB 17 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/0001-0099/HB0017IN.pdf DPS; require to establish training component relating to autism spectrum disorder. Bell (65th) 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0017.xml HB 51 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/0001-0099/HB0051IN.pdf State holiday; exclusively recognize Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday on the third Monday of January. Karriem ../House_authors/Karriem.xml 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0051.xml HB 68 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/0001-0099/HB0068IN.pdf State holiday; observe Robert E. Lee's birthday on the same day as Condederate Memorial Day. Karriem ../House_authors/Karriem.xml 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0068.xml HB 119 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0119IN.pdf Mississippi Transit Corporation; establish and create study committee. Bell (65th) 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0119.xml HB 124 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0124SG.pdf Tuskegee Airmen Day; designate the fourth Thursday in March. Hulum ../House_authors/Hulum.xml 03/19 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0124.xml HB 150 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0150IN.pdf Sales tax; exempt retail sales of severe weather preparedness items. Bell (65th) 03/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0150.xml %$ HB 156 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0156IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Jackson with improvements to senior centers, community centers and gymnasiums. Bell (65th) 03/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0156.xml %$ HB 158 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0158IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Jackson with construction of a parking lot for the Jackson Convention Center. Bell (65th) 03/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0158.xml %$ HB 207 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0207IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance for City Plaza Project in Jackson. Bell (65th) 03/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0207.xml %$ HB 211 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0211IN.pdf Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; exempt tag for supporters of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. from minimum purchase requirement. Bell (65th) 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0211.xml HB 492 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/0400-0499/HB0492IN.pdf Electronic notary; clarify authority of the Secretary of State to regulate. Hulum ../House_authors/Hulum.xml 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0492.xml HB 512 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0512IN.pdf Appropriation; DFA to provide funds for certain projects in City of Jackson. Bell (65th) 03/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0512.xml HB 625 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0625IN.pdf Nuclear generating plants; revise distribution of payments made in-lieu of ad valorem taxes. Harness ../House_authors/Harness.xml 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0625.xml HB 687 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0687IN.pdf The "Crown" Act; authorize to prohibit discrimination based on natural or protective hairstyles. Paden ../House_authors/Paden.xml 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0687.xml HB 705 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/0700-0799/HB0705IN.pdf Nuclear generating plants; repeal provisions of law that provides ad valorem tax exemption for. Harness ../House_authors/Harness.xml 03/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0705.xml %$ HB 706 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/0700-0799/HB0706IN.pdf Nuclear generating plants; revise distribution of payments made in-lieu ad valorem taxes. Harness ../House_authors/Harness.xml 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0706.xml HB 774 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/0700-0799/HB0774PS.pdf MS Mobile Sports Wagering Act; create to legalize "online race book" and "online sports pool" betting. Eure ../House_authors/Eure.xml 04/29 (H) Died In Conference ../history/HB/HB0774.xml *% HB 816 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0816IN.pdf Mississippi Kratom Consumer Protection Act; create. Bell (65th) 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0816.xml HB 897 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0897IN.pdf Appropriation; Jackson Public School District for increased mental health services for students throughout district. Bell (65th) 03/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0897.xml HB 980 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0980IN.pdf Bell (65th) 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0980.xml HB1057 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1057IN.pdf MS Eminent Scholars Grant Program; increase maximum annual award amount. Gibbs (72nd) ../House_authors/Gibbs_(72nd).xml 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1057.xml HB1058 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1058IN.pdf MS Resident Tuition Assistance Grant; increase annual awards under. Gibbs (72nd) ../House_authors/Gibbs_(72nd).xml 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1058.xml HB1085 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1085IN.pdf Towing of vehicles; create a procedure. Holloway (76th) ../House_authors/Holloway_(76th).xml 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1085.xml HB1090 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1090PS.pdf Paraphernalia; revise definition under the Uniform Controlled Substances Law. Bell (65th) 05/01 (H) Died In Conference ../history/HB/HB1090.xml * HB1158 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1158IN.pdf Appropriation; Hinds County for funding expenses of the Public Defender's Office. Bell (65th) 03/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1158.xml HB1210 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1210SG.pdf The Dr. Elton Mac Huddleston Rural Veterinarians Scholarship Program; establish. Mangold ../House_authors/Mangold.xml 04/17 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1210.xml * HB1215 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1215IN.pdf MS First Responders Health and Safety Act; revise definition of first responders under. Hale ../House_authors/Hale.xml 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1215.xml HB1244 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1244IN.pdf Affidavit ballot; allow to serve as voter registration in certain situations. James-Jones ../House_authors/James-Jones.xml 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1244.xml HB1245 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1245IN.pdf Jury duty; reinstate person's name to master list once voting rights restored upon satisfaction of all sentencing requirements. James-Jones ../House_authors/James-Jones.xml 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1245.xml HB1247 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1247IN.pdf Voting rights; restore upon satisfaction of all the sentencing requirements of a conviction. James-Jones ../House_authors/James-Jones.xml 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1247.xml HB1267 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1267IN.pdf Political communication; require to contain disclaimer if generated by artificial intelligence algorithms. James-Jones ../House_authors/James-Jones.xml 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1267.xml HB1293 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1293IN.pdf Board of Dental Examiners; provide that the state-at-large position shall be appointed from nominations by the Mississippi Dental Society. Bell (65th) 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1293.xml HB1297 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1297IN.pdf Crimes of exposing another to contagious diseasesand endangerment by bodily substance; revise elements and penalties. Butler-Washington ../House_authors/Butler-Washington.xml 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1297.xml HB1373 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1300-1399/HB1373IN.pdf Pilot Work Release Program; authorize sheriffs of any county to participate in and remove 25 limit on number of participants for. Bell (65th) 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1373.xml HB1568 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1568SG.pdf Jackson State University; authorize to expand physical boundaries to promote safety on campus. Bell (65th) 04/20 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1568.xml * HB1569 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1569IN.pdf Contractor liens; revise provisions relating to. Bell (65th) 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1569.xml HB1570 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1570IN.pdf Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; exempt tag for supporters of Desert of Mississippi Shriners and Daughters AEAONMS, PHA from minimum purchase requirement. Bell (65th) 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1570.xml HB1587 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1587IN.pdf Circuit judges; add to seventh district. Bell (65th) 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1587.xml HB1588 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1588IN.pdf Assistant district attorneys; add to the Seventh Circuit Court District. Bell (65th) 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1588.xml HB1645 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1645IN.pdf Appropriation; City of Jackson to construct a parking lot for the Jackson Convention Center. Bell (65th) 03/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1645.xml HB1728 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1700-1799/HB1728IN.pdf Hinds County; authorize to enter into lease agreement/lease purchase arrangement to acquire funds to attain public safety facility. Bell (65th) 05/14 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1728.xml % HB1766 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1700-1799/HB1766IN.pdf Appropriation; IHL for Jackson State University Campus Safety Project. Butler-Washington ../House_authors/Butler-Washington.xml 03/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1766.xml HB1770 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1700-1799/HB1770IN.pdf Appropriation; UMMC for the purchase of Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium and pertinent related property. Bell (65th) 03/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1770.xml HB1771 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1700-1799/HB1771IN.pdf Appropriation; Jackson Public School District for costs of making repairs at district schools. Bell (65th) 03/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1771.xml HB1829 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1800-1899/HB1829IN.pdf Appropriation; Hinds County for making courthouse improvements to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Bell (65th) 03/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1829.xml HB1831 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1800-1899/HB1831IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance for repair and renovation of Rose E. McCoy Auditorium at Jackson State University. Banks ../House_authors/Banks.xml 03/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1831.xml %$ HB1832 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1800-1899/HB1832IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Jackson Municipal Airport Authority with construction of an emergency access road at Hawkins Field. Banks ../House_authors/Banks.xml 03/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1832.xml %$ HB1835 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1800-1899/HB1835IN.pdf Appropriation; Hinds County for equipping new courtrooms for the four special judges appointed to the Hinds County Circuit Court. Bell (65th) 03/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1835.xml HB1836 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1800-1899/HB1836IN.pdf Appropriation; Hinds County for repairing the roof and associated repairs to the Hinds County Circuit Courthouse. Bell (65th) 03/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1836.xml HB1849 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1800-1899/HB1849IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements at the Mississippi Forensics Laboratory in Rankin County. Banks ../House_authors/Banks.xml 03/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1849.xml %$ HB1888 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1800-1899/HB1888IN.pdf Appropriations; City of Jackson for washing machines for advanced turnout cleaning and removing contaminants from firefighters' PPE. Bell (65th) 03/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1888.xml HB1889 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1800-1899/HB1889IN.pdf Appropriations; IHL for redesign and renovation of McAllister Whiteside facility at Jackson State. Bell (65th) 03/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1889.xml HB1892 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1800-1899/HB1892IN.pdf Appropriation; Hinds County to establish, maintain and staff a Public Defenders Office. Bell (65th) 03/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1892.xml HB1920 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1900-1999/HB1920IN.pdf Appropriation; IHL for construction of athletic stadium for Jackson State University. Bell (65th) 03/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1920.xml HB1955 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1900-1999/HB1955IN.pdf Appropriation; City of Jackson for constructing and equipping certain facilities and arenas at City Plaza Project on Terry Road. Bell (65th) 03/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1955.xml HB1961 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/1900-1999/HB1961IN.pdf Appropriation; IHL for repair and improvements to Rose E. McCoy Auditorium at Jackson State University. Banks ../House_authors/Banks.xml 03/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1961.xml HB4035 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/4000-4099/HB4035IN.pdf Appropriation; Jackson Municipal Airport Authority for matching funds for making improvements at the Jackson airport. Banks ../House_authors/Banks.xml 03/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB4035.xml HB4080 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/4000-4099/HB4080SG.pdf Suffrage; restore to Evon Williams of Hinds County. Bell (65th) 05/14 Law W/out Governor's Signature ../history/HB/HB4080.xml HB4081 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/4000-4099/HB4081IN.pdf Suffrage; restore to Omar Travis of Hinds County. Bell (65th) 05/14 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB4081.xml HB4082 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/4000-4099/HB4082IN.pdf Suffrage; restore to Kenneth Almons of Hinds County. Bell (65th) 05/14 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB4082.xml HB4083 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/4000-4099/HB4083SG.pdf Suffrage; restore to Kelvin Winding of Hinds County. Bell (65th) 05/14 Law W/out Governor's Signature ../history/HB/HB4083.xml HB4084 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/4000-4099/HB4084IN.pdf Suffrage; restore to Larry Mangum of Hinds County. Bell (65th) 05/14 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB4084.xml HB4085 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/4000-4099/HB4085SG.pdf Suffrage; restore to Quintin Purnell of Grenada County. Bell (65th) 05/14 Law W/out Governor's Signature ../history/HB/HB4085.xml HB4086 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/4000-4099/HB4086PS.pdf Suffrage; restore to Joseph Greer of Hinds County. Bell (65th) 05/14 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB4086.xml HB4087 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/4000-4099/HB4087PS.pdf Suffrage; restore to Rondale Hughes of Hinds County. Bell (65th) 05/14 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB4087.xml HB4088 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/4000-4099/HB4088PS.pdf Suffrage; restore to Jose Williams of Hinds County. Bell (65th) 05/14 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB4088.xml HB4089 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/4000-4099/HB4089SG.pdf Suffrage; restore to Walter Lewis of Hinds County. Bell (65th) 05/14 Law W/out Governor's Signature ../history/HB/HB4089.xml HB4109 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/4100-4199/HB4109IN.pdf Suffrage; restore to Jay Jackson of Hinds County. Bell (65th) 05/14 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB4109.xml HB4110 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HB/4100-4199/HB4110IN.pdf Suffrage; restore to Tramaine Wagner of Walthall County. Bell (65th) 05/14 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB4110.xml HR 20 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HR/HR0020PS.pdf Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; commend and congratulate on the occasion of Delta Days at the Capitol. James-Jones ../House_authors/James-Jones.xml 02/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0020.xml HR 37 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HR/HR0037PS.pdf Ameshya Williams Holliday; commend for being the first Mississippi HBCU player drafted by the WNBA. Hulum ../House_authors/Hulum.xml 02/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0037.xml HR 44 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HR/HR0044PS.pdf Bessie Nell Jones; honor life and legacy upon her passing. Holloway (27th) ../House_authors/Holloway_(27th).xml 02/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0044.xml HR 81 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HR/HR0081PS.pdf Ken Evans, Jr.; commend and congratulate upon being named 2024 SWAC Player of the Year. Bell (65th) 04/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0081.xml HR 83 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HR/HR0083PS.pdf Cynthia M.A. Butler-McIntyre; commend esteemed service as 24th National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Taylor ../House_authors/Taylor.xml 04/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0083.xml HR 92 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HR/HR0092PS.pdf Alfred Williams; commend for being the first African American inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. Tullos ../House_authors/Tullos.xml 04/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0092.xml HR 109 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HR/HR0109PS.pdf Former State Trooper Felicia Breland; mourn loss and commemorate life, legacy and service of. Bell (65th) 04/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0109.xml HR 111 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HR/HR0111PS.pdf Angel Jackson; commend and congratulate upon being named SWAC's Women's Defensive Player of the Year. Bell (65th) 04/16 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0111.xml HR 113 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HR/HR0113PS.pdf Coach Tomekia Reed; commend upon being named SWAC Coach of the Year and BOXTOROW HBCU National Coach of the Year. Bell (65th) 04/16 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0113.xml HR 113 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HR/HR0113PS.pdf Coach Tomekia Reed; commend upon being named SWAC Coach of the Year and BOXTOROW HBCU National Coach of the Year. Bell (65th) 04/16 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0113.xml HR 114 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HR/HR0114PS.pdf Ellis "Scott" Slater; commend life upon his passing. Bell (65th) 04/16 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0114.xml HR 119 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HR/HR0119PS.pdf Jordan O'Neal; commend upon being named 2024 SWAC Defensive Player of the Year. Bell (65th) 04/16 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0119.xml HR 121 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HR/HR0121PS.pdf Jackson State University Tigers Women's Basketball Team; commend for winning the 2024 SWAC Women's Basketball Championship. Bell (65th) 04/17 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0121.xml HR 146 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HR/HR0146PS.pdf Rear Admiral Zeita Merchant; commend upon becoming the first African-American woman to attain the rank of admiral. Bell (65th) 04/30 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0146.xml HR 147 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HR/HR0147PS.pdf Eris T. Sims; commend upon being the NAACP Chief of Staff and for numerous accomplishments with the NAACP. Bell (65th) 05/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0147.xml HR 149 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/HR/HR0149PS.pdf Joe Trotter Dockins; mourn loss and commemorate the life and legacy of upon his passing. Bell (65th) 04/30 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HR/HR0149.xml