House Concurrent Resolution 106

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE DEADLINES FOR THE PURPOSE OF REQUESTING THE DRAFTING, AND THE INTRODUCTION, CONSIDERATION AND PASSAGE, OF A BILL ENTITLED "AN ACT TO CREATE A STUDY COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE TAX SYSTEM OF THIS STATE AND TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS THEREON TO THE LEGISLATURE; TO REQUIRE THE BUDGET OF STATE AGENCIES BE REDUCED BY 5% IN FISCAL YEAR 2006; TO AMEND SECTION 27-7-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE TAX BRACKETS UNDER THE INCOME TAX LAW; TO AMEND SECTIONS 27-7-901 AND 27-7-903, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE TAX LEVIED UPON AMOUNTS THAT ARE PAID OR CREDITED BY GAMING ESTABLISHMENTS TO THEIR PATRONS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 27-13-5 AND 27-13-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE FRANCHISE TAX LEVY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 27-15-103 AND 27-15-109, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX; TO AMEND SECTION 27-19-43, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE REGISTRATION FEE ON MOTOR VEHICLES; TO AMEND SECTION 27-65-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE SALES TAX ON RETAIL SALES OF PRIVATE CARRIERS OF PASSENGERS AND LIGHT CARRIERS OF PROPERTY; TO REDUCE THE SALES TAX RATE ON RETAIL SALES OF FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION NOT PURCHASED WITH FOOD STAMPS, BUT WHICH WOULD BE EXEMPT FROM SALES TAX IF SUCH FOOD WERE PURCHASED WITH FOOD STAMPS, TO 2%; TO AMEND SECTION 27-65-19, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE SALES TAX ON SALES OF ELECTRICITY AND OTHER FUELS TO MANUFACTURERS, CUSTOM PROCESSORS OR PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANIES FOR INDUSTRIAL PURPOSES; TO AMEND SECTION 27-65-21, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE CONTRACTOR'S TAX; TO AMEND SECTION 27-65-33, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE DISCOUNT GIVEN FOR TIMELY FILING AND PAYING SALES TAXES; TO AMEND SECTION 27-65-75, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE SALES TAX DIVERSION TO CITIES AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADDITIONAL SALES TAX ON MOTOR VEHICLES SHALL NOT BE DEPOSITED INTO THE MOTOR VEHICLE AD VALOREM TAX REDUCTION FUND; TO PROVIDE THAT ALL OF THE SALES TAX REVENUE COLLECTED ON RETAIL SALES OF FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION NOT PURCHASED WITH FOOD STAMPS, BUT WHICH WOULD BE EXEMPT FROM SALES TAX IF SUCH FOOD WERE PURCHASED WITH FOOD STAMPS, WITHIN A MUNICIPALITY SHALL BE ALLOCATED FOR DISTRIBUTION AND PAID TO SUCH MUNICIPALITY; TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE SALES TAX DIVERSIONS TO THE SCHOOL AD VALOREM TAX REDUCTION FUND AND THE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT FUND; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PERCENTAGE OF SALES TAX REVENUES GENERATED FROM BUSINESS ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE MUNICIPALITIES TO THE COUNTIES IN WHICH SUCH BUSINESS ACTIVITIES OCCURRED; TO AMEND SECTION 27-65-53, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY THERETO; TO AMEND SECTION 27-65-111, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE SALES TAX EXEMPTION ON SALES OF MOTOR FUEL AND TO EXEMPT RETAIL SALES OF CERTAIN GROCERIES FROM SALES TAXATION; TO AMEND SECTION 27-67-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE USE TAX; TO AMEND SECTION 27-67-31, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADDITIONAL USE TAX ON MOTOR VEHICLES SHALL NOT BE DEPOSITED INTO THE MOTOR VEHICLE AD VALOREM TAX REDUCTION FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 27-69-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE EXCISE TAX LEVIED ON CIGARETTES; TO ELIMINATE THE DISCOUNT OR COMPENSATION PROVIDED TO DEALERS AS CONSIDERATION FOR THEIR SERVICES IN AFFIXING TOBACCO TAX STAMPS REQUIRED UNDER THE STATE TOBACCO TAX LAW; TO PROHIBIT ANY STATE AGENCY FROM PURCHASING EQUIPMENT, HIRING NEW EMPLOYEES, OR PROMOTING, RECLASSIFYING, REALLOCATING OR REALIGNING PAY GRADES WITH REGARD TO ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR JOB POSITIONS DURING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR; TO ESTABLISH AN APPEAL PROCEDURE TO THE STATE FISCAL OFFICER FOR AGENCIES SEEKING TO TAKE ANY ACTION THAT OTHERWISE WOULD BE PROHIBITED BY THIS ACT; TO SET FORTH THE DEMONSTRATION OF THE EMERGENCY THAT MUST BE MADE BY THE AGENCY IN ITS APPEAL; TO PROVIDE THAT THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE BUDGET COMMITTEE SHALL BE NOTIFIED OF SUCH AN APPEAL AND THAT COMMITTEE MEMBERS MAY ATTEND THE HEARING ON SUCH AN APPEAL; TO ALLOW THE STATE FISCAL OFFICER, IN HIS DISCRETION, TO AUTHORIZE THE ACTION SOUGHT IN THE APPEAL; TO AMEND SECTION 25-9-116, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE PRECEDING PROVISIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT DURING FISCAL YEAR 2006, STATE AGENCIES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO EXPEND FUNDS TO DO CERTAIN THINGS UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED IN THE AGENCY'S APPROPRIATION BILL; TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-7-211 AND 7-7-213, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE FEE CHARGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF AUDIT FOR CONDUCTING A POSTAUDIT, PREAUDIT OR INVESTIGATION OF THE FINANCIAL AFFAIRS OF CERTAIN GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 27-15-83, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR CERTAIN PRIVILEGE TAXES TO BE LEVIED ON INSURANCE COMPANIES; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 27-15-85, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR PRIVILEGE TAXES TO BE LEVIED ON CERTAIN INCORPORATED INSURANCE AGENCIES AND INCORPORATED GENERAL AGENTS AND INCORPORATED SUPERVISING GENERAL AGENTS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 27-15-87, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR PRIVILEGE TAXES TO BE LEVIED ON CERTAIN FIRE, CASUALTY, LIABILITY, FIDELITY, SURETY, GUARANTY AND INLAND MARINE INSURANCE AGENTS AND INSURANCE SOLICITORS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 27-15-93, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES CERTAIN PRIVILEGE TAXES TO BE LEVIED ON INCORPORATED LIFE, HEALTH OR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AGENCIES, SUPERVISING GENERAL AGENTS AND LIFE INSURANCE AGENTS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 27-15-95, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR A PRIVILEGE TAX TO BE LEVIED ON CERTAIN PERSONS, OTHER THAN AN INCORPORATED INSURANCE AGENCY, WRITING HEALTH AND ACCIDENT OR INDUSTRIAL LIFE INSURANCE; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 83-49-47, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR CERTAIN LICENSE FEES ON PERSONS ACTING AS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES OF INSURERS WHO ESTABLISH PREPAID LEGAL SERVICES; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 83-11-237, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH REQUIRES CERTAIN REGISTRATION FEES FOR AGENTS OF AUTOMOBILE CLUBS OPERATING IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI; TO AMEND SECTION 27-19-44.4, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO IMPOSE AN ADDITIONAL FEE ON THE ISSUANCE OF PERSONALIZED MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE TAGS AND CERTAIN DISTINCTIVE OR SPECIAL MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE TAGS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 27-19-89, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR FINES FOR OVERWEIGHT VEHICLES UPON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAYS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 27-65-27, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS TO ENGAGE IN BUSINESS; TO AMEND SECTION 27-69-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, AND TO AMEND SECTION 27-69-31, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ELIMINATE THE DISCOUNT OR COMPENSATION PROVIDED TO DEALERS AS COMPENSATION FOR THEIR SERVICES IN AFFIXING TOBACCO TAX STAMPS REQUIRED UNDER THE STATE TOBACCO TAX LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 27-69-75, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE PRECEDING PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 27-71-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE MARKUP ON THE COST OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; TO AMEND SECTION 27-71-303, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL PRIVILEGE TAX ON RETAIL AND WHOLESALE SELLERS OF BEER AND LIGHT WINES; TO AMEND SECTION 39-5-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY TO CHARGE FEES FOR THE DEPARTMENT TO PERFORM RESEARCH ON BEHALF OF PERSONS OR ENTITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 41-3-18, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH SHALL CHARGE AN ADDITIONAL FEE FOR FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMITS AND PRIVATE WATER SUPPLY APPROVALS; TO AMEND SECTION 41-4-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF MENTAL HEALTH TO CHARGE COUNTIES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO PATIENTS IN MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTERS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 41-7-71, 41-71-73 AND 41-71-79, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDE FOR CHARGING THE COSTS OF PROVIDING CARE AND TREATMENT TO PERSONS AT STATE MENTAL INSTITUTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 45-1-29, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO SET AND COLLECT FEES FOR SERVICES RENDERED BY THE MISSISSIPPI CRIME LABORATORY IN AMOUNTS THAT WILL RECOVER THE COSTS TO THE CRIME LABORATORY; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 49-17-30, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF AN AIR OPERATING PERMIT UNDER THE FEDERAL CLEAN AIR ACT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY; TO AMEND SECTION 49-17-421, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SHALL CHARGE AN ADDITIONAL FEE FOR UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS; TO PROVIDE THAT WHERE A FEE IS NOT SET BY LAW, THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SHALL CHARGE FEES FOR GENERAL PERMITS, OTHER PERMITS AND MONITORING ACTIVITIES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 51-3-31, 53-7-7, 53-7-21, 53-7-25, 53-7-27 AND 53-7-69, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SHALL CHARGE FEES FOR CERTAIN ACTIVITIES UNDER ITS JURISDICTION; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 55-3-33, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR CERTAIN POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE, FISHERIES AND PARKS REGARDING PARKS OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 45-35-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE FEE FOR IDENTIFICATION CARDS ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; TO AMEND SECTION 45-35-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE FEE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF DUPLICATE IDENTIFICATION CARDS BY THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 63-1-43, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE FEES FOR REGULAR DRIVER'S LICENSES AND CLASS D COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 63-1-21, 63-1-37, 63-1-46 AND 63-1-82, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE FEES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY DRIVING PERMITS, DUPLICATE COPIES OF DRIVERS' LICENSES OR TEMPORARY DRIVING PERMITS, REINSTATEMENT OF SUSPENDED DRIVERS' LICENSES, AND CLASS A, CLASS B AND CLASS C COMMERCIAL DRIVERS' LICENSES; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 63-1-81, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR APPLICATION FEES FOR COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 63-15-4, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH REQUIRES MOTOR VEHICLE OWNERS OR OPERATORS TO HAVE INSURANCE CARDS IN THEIR MOTOR VEHICLES; TO AMEND SECTION 63-21-63, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE FEES FOR ISSUING AND PROCESSING MOTOR VEHICLE CERTIFICATES OF TITLE AND RELATED DOCUMENTS; TO CODIFY NEW SECTION 7-3-30, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE ANNUAL PUBLICATION OF A JUDICIARY DIRECTORY AND COURT CALENDAR, WHICH SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR SALE FOR NOT LESS THAN A SPECIFIED PRICE PER COPY; TO AMEND SECTION 25-7-81, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE SHALL CHARGE AN ADDITIONAL FEE FOR THE COMMISSIONING OF NOTARIES PUBLIC; TO AMEND SECTION 79-4-1.22, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE SHALL CHARGE ADDITIONAL FEES FOR FILING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 75-9-525, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE SHALL CHARGE ADDITIONAL FILING FEES FOR SECURED TRANSACTIONS UNDER THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE; TO AMEND SECTION 75-63-65, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE SHALL CHARGE FEES FOR CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATING TO SALES OF PRE-NEED CONTRACTS; TO AMEND SECTION 75-71-409, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE SHALL CHARGE FEES FOR CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATING TO SECURITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 79-11-109, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE SHALL CHARGE ADDITIONAL FEES FOR FILING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 79-11-504, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE SHALL CHARGE ADDITIONAL FEES FOR CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATING TO CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 79-29-1203, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE SHALL CHARGE ADDITIONAL FEES FOR CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATING TO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 75-76-131, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF WORK PERMITS BY THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING COMMISSION BEFORE A PERSON MAY BE EMPLOYED AS A GAMING EMPLOYEE; TO AMEND SECTION 27-7-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXCLUDE OVERTIME COMPENSATION FROM THE DEFINITION OF 'GROSS INCOME' FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INCOME TAX LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 27-7-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE AN INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR TAXPAYERS WHO INCUR EXPENSES FOR MEDICAL CARE OR PRESCRIBED DRUGS, OR BOTH, FOR THE TAXPAYER, THE TAXPAYER'S SPOUSE OR DEPENDENTS, REGARDLESS OF THE AMOUNT OF SUCH EXPENSES INCURRED DURING A TAXABLE YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 27-55-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE GASOLINE EXCISE TAX BY TWO CENTS PER GALLON; TO AMEND SECTION 27-5-101, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH INCREASE SHALL BE DEPOSITED INTO THE MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY-RAILROAD GRADE CROSSING SAFETY ACCOUNT; TO AMEND SECTION 57-43-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY THERETO; TO PROVIDE A STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CERTAIN HOUSEHOLD AND DEPENDENT CARE SERVICE EXPENSES NECESSARY FOR EMPLOYMENT WHICH ARE CLAIMED BY A TAXPAYER AS A FEDERAL DEPENDENT CARE INCOME TAX CREDIT; TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR TAXPAYERS WHO PAY TUITION TO A NONPUBLIC SCHOOL; TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR TAXPAYERS THAT INCUR COSTS FOR HOME SCHOOL PURPOSES; TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR TAXPAYERS WHO INCUR EXPENSES FOR TUTORIAL SERVICES FOR DEPENDENTS ENROLLED AS STUDENTS IN MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC SCHOOLS; TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF THE INCOME TAX CREDIT THAT MAY BE CLAIMED BY A TAXPAYER; TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE TAX COMMISSION SHALL DEVELOP A LIST OF TUTORIAL SERVICE EXPENSES FOR WHICH THE CREDIT MAY BE CLAIMED AND SHALL DEVELOP GUIDELINES FOR ADMINISTERING THE CREDIT AND HOW IT MAY BE OBTAINED; TO PROVIDE THAT A TAXPAYER MUST PROVIDE CERTAIN INFORMATION TO THE STATE TAX COMMISSION IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE INCOME TAX CREDIT; TO PROVIDE A ONE PERCENT TAX UPON PROFESSIONAL SERVICE TRANSACTIONS WHICH ARE FOR MORE THAN $10,000.00; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS FROM SUCH TAX; TO IMPOSE A TAX ON THE AMOUNT OF ANY FEES CHARGED TO USERS OF AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES (ATM) AS TRANSACTION FEES FOR THE USE OF THE ATM; TO AMEND SECTIONS 27-103-125, 27-103-139, 27-103-211 AND 31-17-123, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT DURING EACH OF THE NEXT TEN FISCAL YEARS, THE GENERAL FUND REVENUE ESTIMATES THAT ARE USED FOR DETERMINING THE PROPOSED STATE BUDGET, LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATIONS AND STATE AGENCY BUDGET REDUCTIONS SHALL NOT EXCEED THREE PERCENT OF THE AMOUNT OF THE GENERAL FUND REVENUES RECEIVED BY THE STATE FOR THE PRECEDING FISCAL YEAR; TO CREATE THE STATE POLICE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; TO PROVIDE FOR THE CHIEF OF THE STATE POLICE; TO PROVIDE THE JURISDICTION AND AUTHORITY OF THE STATE POLICE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT, TRAINING AND SALARY OF OFFICERS OF THE STATE POLICE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 27-3-13, 29-5-77, 37-101-15, 41-29-107, 49-1-12, 49-1-16, 49-1-44, 65-1-131, 69-29-1, 75-76-17 AND 77-1-21, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 49-1-9, 49-1-13 AND 49-1-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDE FOR CONSERVATION OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE, FISHERIES AND PARKS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 47-5-4, 47-5-8, 47-5-10, 47-5-20, 47-5-23, 47-5-24, 47-5-26, 47-5-28, 47-5-353, 47-5-403 AND 47-7-2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PLACE THE POWERS, DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 49-17-13 AND 49-17-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE MISSISSIPPI COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SHALL ENFORCE ONLY STATE ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES."

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN, That the Joint Rules of the House end the Senate, including all the deadlines and other provisions imposed by Joint Rule No. 40, are suspended for the purpose of requesting the drafting, and the introduction, consideration and passage, of a bill entitled "AN ACT TO CREATE A STUDY COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE TAX SYSTEM OF THIS STATE AND TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS THEREON TO THE LEGISLATURE; TO REQUIRE THE BUDGET OF STATE AGENCIES BE REDUCED BY 5% IN FISCAL YEAR 2006; TO AMEND SECTION 27-7-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE TAX BRACKETS UNDER THE INCOME TAX LAW; TO AMEND SECTIONS 27-7-901 AND 27-7-903, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE TAX LEVIED UPON AMOUNTS THAT ARE PAID OR CREDITED BY GAMING ESTABLISHMENTS TO THEIR PATRONS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 27-13-5 AND 27-13-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE FRANCHISE TAX LEVY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 27-15-103 AND 27-15-109, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX; TO AMEND SECTION 27-19-43, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE REGISTRATION FEE ON MOTOR VEHICLES; TO AMEND SECTION 27-65-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE SALES TAX ON RETAIL SALES OF PRIVATE CARRIERS OF PASSENGERS AND LIGHT CARRIERS OF PROPERTY; TO REDUCE THE SALES TAX RATE ON RETAIL SALES OF FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION NOT PURCHASED WITH FOOD STAMPS, BUT WHICH WOULD BE EXEMPT FROM SALES TAX IF SUCH FOOD WERE PURCHASED WITH FOOD STAMPS, TO 2%; TO AMEND SECTION 27-65-19, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE SALES TAX ON SALES OF ELECTRICITY AND OTHER FUELS TO MANUFACTURERS, CUSTOM PROCESSORS OR PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANIES FOR INDUSTRIAL PURPOSES; TO AMEND SECTION 27-65-21, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE CONTRACTOR'S TAX; TO AMEND SECTION 27-65-33, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE DISCOUNT GIVEN FOR TIMELY FILING AND PAYING SALES TAXES; TO AMEND SECTION 27-65-75, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE SALES TAX DIVERSION TO CITIES AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADDITIONAL SALES TAX ON MOTOR VEHICLES SHALL NOT BE DEPOSITED INTO THE MOTOR VEHICLE AD VALOREM TAX REDUCTION FUND; TO PROVIDE THAT ALL OF THE SALES TAX REVENUE COLLECTED ON RETAIL SALES OF FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION NOT PURCHASED WITH FOOD STAMPS, BUT WHICH WOULD BE EXEMPT FROM SALES TAX IF SUCH FOOD WERE PURCHASED WITH FOOD STAMPS, WITHIN A MUNICIPALITY SHALL BE ALLOCATED FOR DISTRIBUTION AND PAID TO SUCH MUNICIPALITY; TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE SALES TAX DIVERSIONS TO THE SCHOOL AD VALOREM TAX REDUCTION FUND AND THE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT FUND; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PERCENTAGE OF SALES TAX REVENUES GENERATED FROM BUSINESS ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE MUNICIPALITIES TO THE COUNTIES IN WHICH SUCH BUSINESS ACTIVITIES OCCURRED; TO AMEND SECTION 27-65-53, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY THERETO; TO AMEND SECTION 27-65-111, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE SALES TAX EXEMPTION ON SALES OF MOTOR FUEL AND TO EXEMPT RETAIL SALES OF CERTAIN GROCERIES FROM SALES TAXATION; TO AMEND SECTION 27-67-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE USE TAX; TO AMEND SECTION 27-67-31, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADDITIONAL USE TAX ON MOTOR VEHICLES SHALL NOT BE DEPOSITED INTO THE MOTOR VEHICLE AD VALOREM TAX REDUCTION FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 27-69-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE EXCISE TAX LEVIED ON CIGARETTES; TO ELIMINATE THE DISCOUNT OR COMPENSATION PROVIDED TO DEALERS AS CONSIDERATION FOR THEIR SERVICES IN AFFIXING TOBACCO TAX STAMPS REQUIRED UNDER THE STATE TOBACCO TAX LAW; TO PROHIBIT ANY STATE AGENCY FROM PURCHASING EQUIPMENT, HIRING NEW EMPLOYEES, OR PROMOTING, RECLASSIFYING, REALLOCATING OR REALIGNING PAY GRADES WITH REGARD TO ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR JOB POSITIONS DURING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR; TO ESTABLISH AN APPEAL PROCEDURE TO THE STATE FISCAL OFFICER FOR AGENCIES SEEKING TO TAKE ANY ACTION THAT OTHERWISE WOULD BE PROHIBITED BY THIS ACT; TO SET FORTH THE DEMONSTRATION OF THE EMERGENCY THAT MUST BE MADE BY THE AGENCY IN ITS APPEAL; TO PROVIDE THAT THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE BUDGET COMMITTEE SHALL BE NOTIFIED OF SUCH AN APPEAL AND THAT COMMITTEE MEMBERS MAY ATTEND THE HEARING ON SUCH AN APPEAL; TO ALLOW THE STATE FISCAL OFFICER, IN HIS DISCRETION, TO AUTHORIZE THE ACTION SOUGHT IN THE APPEAL; TO AMEND SECTION 25-9-116, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE PRECEDING PROVISIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT DURING FISCAL YEAR 2006, STATE AGENCIES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO EXPEND FUNDS TO DO CERTAIN THINGS UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED IN THE AGENCY'S APPROPRIATION BILL; TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-7-211 AND 7-7-213, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE FEE CHARGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF AUDIT FOR CONDUCTING A POSTAUDIT, PREAUDIT OR INVESTIGATION OF THE FINANCIAL AFFAIRS OF CERTAIN GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 27-15-83, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR CERTAIN PRIVILEGE TAXES TO BE LEVIED ON INSURANCE COMPANIES; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 27-15-85, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR PRIVILEGE TAXES TO BE LEVIED ON CERTAIN INCORPORATED INSURANCE AGENCIES AND INCORPORATED GENERAL AGENTS AND INCORPORATED SUPERVISING GENERAL AGENTS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 27-15-87, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR PRIVILEGE TAXES TO BE LEVIED ON CERTAIN FIRE, CASUALTY, LIABILITY, FIDELITY, SURETY, GUARANTY AND INLAND MARINE INSURANCE AGENTS AND INSURANCE SOLICITORS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 27-15-93, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES CERTAIN PRIVILEGE TAXES TO BE LEVIED ON INCORPORATED LIFE, HEALTH OR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AGENCIES, SUPERVISING GENERAL AGENTS AND LIFE INSURANCE AGENTS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 27-15-95, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR A PRIVILEGE TAX TO BE LEVIED ON CERTAIN PERSONS, OTHER THAN AN INCORPORATED INSURANCE AGENCY, WRITING HEALTH AND ACCIDENT OR INDUSTRIAL LIFE INSURANCE; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 83-49-47, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR CERTAIN LICENSE FEES ON PERSONS ACTING AS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES OF INSURERS WHO ESTABLISH PREPAID LEGAL SERVICES; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 83-11-237, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH REQUIRES CERTAIN REGISTRATION FEES FOR AGENTS OF AUTOMOBILE CLUBS OPERATING IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI; TO AMEND SECTION 27-19-44.4, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO IMPOSE AN ADDITIONAL FEE ON THE ISSUANCE OF PERSONALIZED MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE TAGS AND CERTAIN DISTINCTIVE OR SPECIAL MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE TAGS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 27-19-89, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR FINES FOR OVERWEIGHT VEHICLES UPON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAYS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 27-65-27, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS TO ENGAGE IN BUSINESS; TO AMEND SECTION 27-69-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, AND TO AMEND SECTION 27-69-31, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ELIMINATE THE DISCOUNT OR COMPENSATION PROVIDED TO DEALERS AS COMPENSATION FOR THEIR SERVICES IN AFFIXING TOBACCO TAX STAMPS REQUIRED UNDER THE STATE TOBACCO TAX LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 27-69-75, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE PRECEDING PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 27-71-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE MARKUP ON THE COST OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; TO AMEND SECTION 27-71-303, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL PRIVILEGE TAX ON RETAIL AND WHOLESALE SELLERS OF BEER AND LIGHT WINES; TO AMEND SECTION 39-5-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY TO CHARGE FEES FOR THE DEPARTMENT TO PERFORM RESEARCH ON BEHALF OF PERSONS OR ENTITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 41-3-18, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH SHALL CHARGE AN ADDITIONAL FEE FOR FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMITS AND PRIVATE WATER SUPPLY APPROVALS; TO AMEND SECTION 41-4-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF MENTAL HEALTH TO CHARGE COUNTIES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO PATIENTS IN MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTERS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 41-7-71, 41-71-73 AND 41-71-79, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDE FOR CHARGING THE COSTS OF PROVIDING CARE AND TREATMENT TO PERSONS AT STATE MENTAL INSTITUTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 45-1-29, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO SET AND COLLECT FEES FOR SERVICES RENDERED BY THE MISSISSIPPI CRIME LABORATORY IN AMOUNTS THAT WILL RECOVER THE COSTS TO THE CRIME LABORATORY; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 49-17-30, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF AN AIR OPERATING PERMIT UNDER THE FEDERAL CLEAN AIR ACT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY; TO AMEND SECTION 49-17-421, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SHALL CHARGE AN ADDITIONAL FEE FOR UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS; TO PROVIDE THAT WHERE A FEE IS NOT SET BY LAW, THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SHALL CHARGE FEES FOR GENERAL PERMITS, OTHER PERMITS AND MONITORING ACTIVITIES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 51-3-31, 53-7-7, 53-7-21, 53-7-25, 53-7-27 AND 53-7-69, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SHALL CHARGE FEES FOR CERTAIN ACTIVITIES UNDER ITS JURISDICTION; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 55-3-33, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR CERTAIN POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE, FISHERIES AND PARKS REGARDING PARKS OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 45-35-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE FEE FOR IDENTIFICATION CARDS ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; TO AMEND SECTION 45-35-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE FEE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF DUPLICATE IDENTIFICATION CARDS BY THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 63-1-43, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE FEES FOR REGULAR DRIVER'S LICENSES AND CLASS D COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 63-1-21, 63-1-37, 63-1-46 AND 63-1-82, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE FEES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY DRIVING PERMITS, DUPLICATE COPIES OF DRIVERS' LICENSES OR TEMPORARY DRIVING PERMITS, REINSTATEMENT OF SUSPENDED DRIVERS' LICENSES, AND CLASS A, CLASS B AND CLASS C COMMERCIAL DRIVERS' LICENSES; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 63-1-81, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR APPLICATION FEES FOR COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 63-15-4, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH REQUIRES MOTOR VEHICLE OWNERS OR OPERATORS TO HAVE INSURANCE CARDS IN THEIR MOTOR VEHICLES; TO AMEND SECTION 63-21-63, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE FEES FOR ISSUING AND PROCESSING MOTOR VEHICLE CERTIFICATES OF TITLE AND RELATED DOCUMENTS; TO CODIFY NEW SECTION 7-3-30, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE ANNUAL PUBLICATION OF A JUDICIARY DIRECTORY AND COURT CALENDAR, WHICH SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR SALE FOR NOT LESS THAN A SPECIFIED PRICE PER COPY; TO AMEND SECTION 25-7-81, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE SHALL CHARGE AN ADDITIONAL FEE FOR THE COMMISSIONING OF NOTARIES PUBLIC; TO AMEND SECTION 79-4-1.22, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE SHALL CHARGE ADDITIONAL FEES FOR FILING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 75-9-525, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE SHALL CHARGE ADDITIONAL FILING FEES FOR SECURED TRANSACTIONS UNDER THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE; TO AMEND SECTION 75-63-65, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE SHALL CHARGE FEES FOR CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATING TO SALES OF PRE-NEED CONTRACTS; TO AMEND SECTION 75-71-409, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE SHALL CHARGE FEES FOR CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATING TO SECURITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 79-11-109, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE SHALL CHARGE ADDITIONAL FEES FOR FILING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 79-11-504, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE SHALL CHARGE ADDITIONAL FEES FOR CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATING TO CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 79-29-1203, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE SHALL CHARGE ADDITIONAL FEES FOR CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATING TO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 75-76-131, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF WORK PERMITS BY THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING COMMISSION BEFORE A PERSON MAY BE EMPLOYED AS A GAMING EMPLOYEE; TO AMEND SECTION 27-7-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXCLUDE OVERTIME COMPENSATION FROM THE DEFINITION OF 'GROSS INCOME' FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INCOME TAX LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 27-7-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE AN INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR TAXPAYERS WHO INCUR EXPENSES FOR MEDICAL CARE OR PRESCRIBED DRUGS, OR BOTH, FOR THE TAXPAYER, THE TAXPAYER'S SPOUSE OR DEPENDENTS, REGARDLESS OF THE AMOUNT OF SUCH EXPENSES INCURRED DURING A TAXABLE YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 27-55-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE GASOLINE EXCISE TAX BY TWO CENTS PER GALLON; TO AMEND SECTION 27-5-101, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH INCREASE SHALL BE DEPOSITED INTO THE MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY-RAILROAD GRADE CROSSING SAFETY ACCOUNT; TO AMEND SECTION 57-43-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY THERETO; TO PROVIDE A STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CERTAIN HOUSEHOLD AND DEPENDENT CARE SERVICE EXPENSES NECESSARY FOR EMPLOYMENT WHICH ARE CLAIMED BY A TAXPAYER AS A FEDERAL DEPENDENT CARE INCOME TAX CREDIT; TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR TAXPAYERS WHO PAY TUITION TO A NONPUBLIC SCHOOL; TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR TAXPAYERS THAT INCUR COSTS FOR HOME SCHOOL PURPOSES; TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR TAXPAYERS WHO INCUR EXPENSES FOR TUTORIAL SERVICES FOR DEPENDENTS ENROLLED AS STUDENTS IN MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC SCHOOLS; TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF THE INCOME TAX CREDIT THAT MAY BE CLAIMED BY A TAXPAYER; TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE TAX COMMISSION SHALL DEVELOP A LIST OF TUTORIAL SERVICE EXPENSES FOR WHICH THE CREDIT MAY BE CLAIMED AND SHALL DEVELOP GUIDELINES FOR ADMINISTERING THE CREDIT AND HOW IT MAY BE OBTAINED; TO PROVIDE THAT A TAXPAYER MUST PROVIDE CERTAIN INFORMATION TO THE STATE TAX COMMISSION IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE INCOME TAX CREDIT; TO PROVIDE A ONE PERCENT TAX UPON PROFESSIONAL SERVICE TRANSACTIONS WHICH ARE FOR MORE THAN $10,000.00; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS FROM SUCH TAX; TO IMPOSE A TAX ON THE AMOUNT OF ANY FEES CHARGED TO USERS OF AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES (ATM) AS TRANSACTION FEES FOR THE USE OF THE ATM; TO AMEND SECTIONS 27-103-125, 27-103-139, 27-103-211 AND 31-17-123, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT DURING EACH OF THE NEXT TEN FISCAL YEARS, THE GENERAL FUND REVENUE ESTIMATES THAT ARE USED FOR DETERMINING THE PROPOSED STATE BUDGET, LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATIONS AND STATE AGENCY BUDGET REDUCTIONS SHALL NOT EXCEED THREE PERCENT OF THE AMOUNT OF THE GENERAL FUND REVENUES RECEIVED BY THE STATE FOR THE PRECEDING FISCAL YEAR; TO CREATE THE STATE POLICE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; TO PROVIDE FOR THE CHIEF OF THE STATE POLICE; TO PROVIDE THE JURISDICTION AND AUTHORITY OF THE STATE POLICE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT, TRAINING AND SALARY OF OFFICERS OF THE STATE POLICE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 27-3-13, 29-5-77, 37-101-15, 41-29-107, 49-1-12, 49-1-16, 49-1-44, 65-1-131, 69-29-1, 75-76-17 AND 77-1-21, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 49-1-9, 49-1-13 AND 49-1-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDE FOR CONSERVATION OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE, FISHERIES AND PARKS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 47-5-4, 47-5-8, 47-5-10, 47-5-20, 47-5-23, 47-5-24, 47-5-26, 47-5-28, 47-5-353, 47-5-403 AND 47-7-2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PLACE THE POWERS, DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 49-17-13 AND 49-17-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE MISSISSIPPI COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SHALL ENFORCE ONLY STATE ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES."