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{"bill_id":895461,"bill_number":"HB262","title":"Out-of-state transfer students; authorize participation in athletic and extracurricular activities of new school enrollment.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-11-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Students Who Transfer From Outside Of The State To Attend A Public School Within The State, As Indicated By The Local School Board's Acceptance Of The Student's Transfer And Subsequent Enrollment In A Public School In A Mississippi School District, To Be Eligible To Participate In Any Extracurricular Or Athletic Activity Sponsored Or Sanctioned By The School District, Provided That The Student Satisfies The Grade Point Average Requirements; To Require The Local School Board To Consider The Student's Cumulative Grade Point Average During The Last Semester Of Attendance At The Preceding School Of Attendance In Determining The Transfer Student's Eligibility For A Participation In Any Extracurricular Or Athletic Activities At The Beginning Of A School Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB262/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0262.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":895465,"bill_number":"HB40","title":"At-risk youth; authorize Community-Based Placement Pilot Program in certain counties.","description":"An Act To Create A Community-based Placement For At-risk Children Pilot Program For The Counties Of Hinds, Rankin, Madison, Warren, Yazoo And Copiah In Order To Plan For Early Intervention With At-risk Children In The County In Which The Pilot Program Is Located; To Enact Standards For Community-based Homes; To Provide Standards For Determination Of Eligibility Of Children For Placement Under The Pilot Program; To Authorize Reasonable Reimbursement For Expenses Of Placements To The Community-based Homes; To Authorize Funding For The Pilot Program; To Provide For Supervision Of And Reporting By The Pilot Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB40/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0040.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":895468,"bill_number":"HB308","title":"Workers' Compensation Law; revise various provisions regarding.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 71-3-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Mississippi Workers' Compensation Law To Eliminate Certain Exemptions From The Law; To Remove The Five Workmen Rule; To Amend Section 71-3-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That There Shall Be No Waiting Period To Receive Medical Benefits Under The Workers' Compensation Law; To Amend Section 71-3-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Laws On Permanent Total Disability And Permanent Partial Disability; To Amend Sections 71-3-47 And 71-3-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Two Years To Appeal Certain Decisions Of The Workers' Compensation Commission; To Amend Section 71-3-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Of Mississippi To Provide Compensation To An Injured Employee In Certain Circumstances When The Employer Illegally Fails To Have Workers' Compensation Insurance; To Bring Forward Section 71-3-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB308/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0308.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":895472,"bill_number":"HB282","title":"Scholastic year; increase number of days for schools with an accountability rating of \"D\" or \"F.\"","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Minimum Number Of Days Which Schools Receiving An Accountability Rating Designation Of \"d\" Or \"f\" Must Be Kept In Session Each Scholastic Year; To Amend Section 37-151-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB282/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0282.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":895476,"bill_number":"HB313","title":"Criminal immunity; provide for persons when requesting assistance for medical emergency due to alcohol consumption.","description":"An Act To Provide Certain Immunity For Persons When Assistance Is Requested For A Medical Emergency Caused Due To Consumption Of Alcohol; To Bring Forward Section 41-29-149.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Is The Mississippi Medical Emergency Good Samaritan Act, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB313/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0313.xml","sponsor":"Roun McNeal"},
{"bill_id":895479,"bill_number":"HB87","title":"Mississippi Tobacco Minimum Legal Sale Age of 21 Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Mississippi Tobacco Minimum Legal Sale Age Of 21 Act; To Make Certain Legislative Findings Regarding The Effects Of Tobacco Use By Minors; To Define Certain Terms; To Prohibit The Sale Or Distribution Of Tobacco Products To Persons Under The Age Of 21; To Require Distributors To Verify The Age Of The Recipients Before Distributing Any Tobacco Product; To Require Tobacco Sellers To Post Signs About The Age Restriction On Tobacco Sales; To Authorize The State Department Of Health To Conduct Random, Unannounced Inspections To Test And Ensure Compliance With This Act; To Provide For Penalties For Violations Of This Act; To Provide For Certain Exceptions And Defenses; To Amend Sections 97-32-5, 97-32-7, 97-32-9, 97-32-11, 97-32-13, 97-32-15, 97-32-21, 97-32-27 And 97-32-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB87/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0087.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":895483,"bill_number":"HB25","title":"Highways; require MDOT to install rumble strips along shoulders of newly constructed or resurfaced roadways.","description":"An Act To Require The Mississippi Department Of Transportation To Install Rumble Strips Along The Shoulders Of Roadways When They Are Constructed Or Resurfaced; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB25/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0025.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":895486,"bill_number":"HB213","title":"Schools under conservatorship; prohibit mandatory consolidation if progressing toward termination of the conservatorship.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 37-7-103.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Mandatory Abolition Or Administrative Consolidation Of A School District Under Conservatorship If The District Is Making Satisfactory Progress On Corrective Actions That Will Lead To The Termination Of The Conservatorship; To Amend Section 37-17-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB213/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0213.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":895490,"bill_number":"HB69","title":"Parole eligibility; provide for offender who commits crime before the age of 26 after serving certain percentage of sentence.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Offender Who Committed An Offense Before The Age Of 26 Shall Be Eligible For Parole After Serving 50% Of His Or Her Sentence For A Crime Of Violence Or 25% For A Nonviolent Crime; To Provide That An Offender Sentenced To Life Imprisonment Shall Be Eligible For Parole After Serving 20 Years Of His Or Her Sentence; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-3.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertains To The Minimum Time That An Offender Must Serve Before Being Released, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB69/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0069.xml","sponsor":"Joel Bomgar"},
{"bill_id":895494,"bill_number":"HB15","title":"Mortgages; establish foreclosure procedures giving borrowers a chance to modify their loans first.","description":"An Act To Establish Procedures For The Foreclosure Of Mortgages By Advertisement Under Which A Borrower Must Be Given An Opportunity To Meet With A Lender Regarding Modification Of A Mortgage Loan On A Principal Residence Before Foreclosure Proceedings May Be Begun; To Prohibit A Party From Beginning Foreclosure Proceedings By Advertisement If The Prescribed Procedures Have Not Been Followed Or The Applicable Time Limits Have Not Expired, Or If The Parties Have Agreed To Modify The Loan And The Borrower Is Not In Default; To Require A Foreclosing Party, Before Proceeding With A Foreclosure Sale By Advertisement, To Mail To The Borrower A Written Notice Containing Specified Information, Including The Name Of A Designated Contact Person Who Will Have The Authority To Make Modification Agreements And A List Of Approved Housing Counselors; To Allow The Borrower To Bring An Action To Enjoin The Foreclosure If The Required Notice Was Not Served; To Require The Borrower To Contact A Housing Counselor If He Or She Wishes To Work Out A Modification, And Require The Counselor To Schedule A Meeting With The Designated Contact Person; To Provide That Foreclosure Proceedings May Not Be Begun Until 90 Days After The Notice Was Sent, If The Borrower Requests A Meeting; To Require The Borrower, The Designated Person, Or The Housing Counselor To Calculate A Modified Payment If The Meeting Does Not Result In An Agreement; To Require The Mississippi Home Corporation To Prepare A List Of Approved Housing Counselors; To Amend Sections 89-1-55 And 89-1-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB15/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0015.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":895497,"bill_number":"HB162","title":"Mississippi Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act; create to provide flexible spending accounts for individuals with disabilities.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Achieving A Better Life Experience (able) Act; To Define Certain Terms And Phrases Relating To The Mississippi Able Program; To Establish And Prescribe The Powers Of The Mississippi Able Board Of Directors Relating To The Administration Of The Mississippi Able Program; To Prescribe Certain Terms Of Able Participation Agreements Entered Into Under The Program; To Establish The Able Trust Fund; To Exempt Property In The Trust Fund From Taxation And To Establish Deductions For Payments To Able Accounts; To Prescribe The Authority Of The Board Of Directors To Invest Funds In The Trust Fund; To Require The Board To Provide Annual Accounting Statements; To Require The Board To Establish And Administer The Mississippi Able Program Or To Enter Into A Consortium With Another State Or States To Provide Mississippi Residents Access To Able Enrollment By July 1, 2018; To Specify The Requirements That Must Be Met Before Implementation Of The Program; To Require A Participation Agreement For The Program Which Contains Specified Provisions Authorizing Other Provisions That May Be Included In The Agreement; To Provide For The Amendment Of The Agreement Under Certain Circumstances; To Provide That A Contract Or Participation Agreement Entered Into By The Board Or An Obligation Of The Board Does Not Constitute An Obligation Of The State Of Mississippi; To Authorize The Board To Contract With Other States For Specified Purposes Under Certain Circumstances; To Provide For The Termination Of The Program Under Certain Circumstances And For The Disposition Of Certain Assets Upon Termination; To Prohibit The State From Limiting Or Altering The Specified Vested Rights Of Designated Beneficiaries Except Under Specified Circumstances; To Exempt Funds Paid Into The Program's Trust Fund From The Claims Of Specified Creditors; To Provide For Recovery By The Division Of Medicaid Of Certain Medical Assistance Provided To A Deceased Designated Beneficiary; To Provide For The Distribution Of The Balance Of A Deceased Designated Beneficiary's Able Account; To Require The Board To Assist And Cooperate With The Appropriate Agency For Health Care Administration And Division Of Medicaid Program In Other States By Providing Specified Information; To Amend Section 27-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude Payments To An Able Account From The Definition Of Gross Income For Income Tax Purposes; To Amend Sections 27-7-17 And 27-7-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB162/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0162.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":895501,"bill_number":"HB137","title":"Fuel taxes; allocate a portion to the City of Jackson to defray costs incurred as a result of being the seat of state government.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That From The Proceeds Of Gasoline, Diesel Fuel Or Kerosene Taxes, An Amount Equal To 1% Of The Revenue From Gasoline And Diesel Fuel Taxes On Gasoline, Diesel Fuel And Kerosene Sold Within The City Of Jackson, Mississippi, Shall Be Allocated For Distribution To The City Of Jackson And Paid To The City; To Amend Section 27-5-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB137/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0137.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":895505,"bill_number":"HB42","title":"Food, toiletry items and undergarments; prohibit ban of by the Department of Corrections if subjected to a search.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-193, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Food, Toiletry Items Or Undergarments That Are Brought Upon The Premises Of A Correctional Facility Or Mailed To An Offender In A Correctional Facility Shall Not Be Considered Contraband By The Department Of Corrections If Such Food Or Toiletry Items Have Been Subjected To A Search; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB42/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0042.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":895508,"bill_number":"HB219","title":"Eleventh Grade students; require to take adult basic education High School Equivalency Diploma test for senior privilege eligibility.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-16-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Local School Boards To Assess The Student Performance Of All Eleventh Grade Students Using The General Educational Development Or High School Equivalency Diploma Test Program; To Prohibit Students Determined By The Assessment Not Performing At Grade Level From The Senior Privilege Of Early Release From School Upon Completion Of All Academic Classes Required For The Day; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB219/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0219.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":895512,"bill_number":"HB235","title":"Public assistance; require fathers of children receiving to participate in DHS Responsible Fatherhood Initiative program.","description":"An Act To Require The Fathers Of Children Who Are Recipients Of Certain Public Assistance Benefits To Participate In The Responsible Fatherhood Initiative Program Conducted By The Department Of Human Services For A Minimum Of Four Hours Per Month For Twelve Months; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB235/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0235.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":895515,"bill_number":"HB109","title":"Nursing education; unspent TANF funds shall be spent to pay expenses of persons enrolled as part of workforce training.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Unspent Tanf Funds Remaining From The Prior Fiscal Year First Shall Be Expended To Pay For The Education-related Expenses Of Persons Who Are Enrolled In Nursing Education Courses As Part Of Workforce Training And Pay For The Child Care Expenses Of Those Persons While They Are Taking The Nursing Education Courses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB109/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0109.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":895519,"bill_number":"HB249","title":"Early voting; authorize for qualified electors otherwise unable to vote on election day.","description":"An Act To Authorize A Qualified Elector To Vote Early Not More Than 21 Days Nor Less Than 5 Days Before The Date Of An Election; To Provide That Early Voting May Be Conducted In The Registrar's Office Or At A Location Designated By The Registrar; To Require A Person Who Desires To Vote Early To Appear At The Registrar's Office And To Provide That After Signing The Receipt Book The Person Shall Be Entitled To Vote At The Registrar's Office Or At The Location Designated By The Registrar During The Early Voting Period In The Same Manner As He Or She Would At His Or Her Voting Precinct On The Day Of The Election; To Provide That The Election Laws That Govern Procedures For A Person Who Appears To Vote On The Day Of Election Shall Apply When A Person Appears To Vote During The Early Voting Period; To Provide That All Votes Cast During The Early Voting Period Shall Be Final; To Provide That The Votes Cast During Early Voting Shall Be Announced Simultaneously With The Vote Cast On Election Day; To Provide That Each Candidate Shall Have The Right To Be Present At The Registrar's Office And To Challenge The Qualifications Of Any Person Offering To Vote Early In The Same Manner As Provided By Law At The Polling Place On The Day Of The Election; To Require The Secretary Of State To Promulgate Rules And Regulations Necessary To Effectuate Early Voting; To Amend Sections 23-15-195, 23-15-653, 23-15-353, 23-15-449 And 23-15-463, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Amend Sections 23-15-627, 23-15-637, 23-15-641, 23-15-713 And 23-15-715, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Voters May Not Cast Absentee Ballots At The Office Of The Registrar During The Early Voting Period; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB249/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0249.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":895523,"bill_number":"HB83","title":"Corrections; authorize to administer the \"Halfway House Grant Program.\"","description":"An Act To Create The \"halfway House Grant Program Act\"; To Provide A Fund For Such Program In The State Treasury; To Provide That The Fund Shall Be Utilized By A Nonprofit Organization To Offer Support To The Incarcerated Who Are Near Completion Of Their Sentences; To Require The Fund Be Utilized To Implement Certain Objectives To Assist Such Offenders; To Provide That The Department Of Corrections Shall Be The Administrator Of The Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB83/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0083.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":895526,"bill_number":"SB2001","title":"FY 2017 Appropriation to MDE; delete prohibition against expenditure of public funds for MS Association of School Superintendents.","description":"An Act To Repeal Section 44 Of Chapter 105, Laws Of 2016 (house Bill No. 1643), Which Is The Prohibition Against The Expenditure Or Transfer Of Any Public Funds To The Mississippi Association Of School Superintendents; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2001/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2001.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":895530,"bill_number":"HB242","title":"DUI; revise penalty for second or subsequent conviction.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-11-40, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Enhanced Penalties For Second Or Subsequent Offenses Of Driving With A Driver's License That Has Been Cancelled, Suspended Or Revoked For Driving Under The Influence Violations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB242/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0242.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":895534,"bill_number":"HB312","title":"Hunter safety education program; authorize inclusion of in school curriculum.","description":"An Act To Include Hunter Safety Education As Part Of The Public School Curriculum; To Limit The Course Attendance To Students In The Sixth Through Twelfth Grades; To Require The Course To Be Taught By A Person Certified By The Mississippi Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks; To Provide That The Determination Of Whether To Offer Hunter Safety Education In A School Shall Be In The Discretion Of The School District Superintendents; To Amend Sections 37-13-134 And 97-37-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB312/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0312.xml","sponsor":"Brad Touchstone"},
{"bill_id":895537,"bill_number":"HB7","title":"MS Telephone Solicitation Act; add \"political calls\" as prohibited under the act.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 77-3-703, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Calls Made For Certain Political Purposes Shall Be Governed By The Mississippi Telephone Solicitation Act; To Amend Section 77-3-705, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Telephone Calls Made For The Political Support Or Opposition To A Political Candidate As A Form Of Telephone Solicitation That Is Prohibited When A Consumer Notifies The Public Service Commission Of His Or Her Objection To Receiving Such Calls; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB7/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0007.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":895541,"bill_number":"HB208","title":"School curriculum; require voter education as a component of the U.S. Government course.","description":"An Act To Require Each Public High School To Include Within Its United States Government Class Not Less Than One-half Hour Of Voter Education; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB208/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0208.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":895544,"bill_number":"HB285","title":"School curriculum; require comprehensive Mississippi History course for public school students in Grade 9.","description":"An Act To Require A Comprehensive Course In Mississippi History To Be Taught To All Students In Grade 9 In Public Schools; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB285/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0285.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":895548,"bill_number":"HB222","title":"Mathematics and science instruction; enhance through new programs in middle schools.","description":"An Act To Improve Mathematics And Science Instruction In Mississippi's Public Middle Schools Through The Development And Adoption Of New Learning Standards; To Require Middle School Programs, Directly Or In Cooperation With Community Colleges Or Other School Districts, To Enhance The College Entrance And Work Opportunity Possibilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB222/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0222.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":895552,"bill_number":"HB181","title":"Insurance; prohibit delaying medical bill payment of insured for purpose of establishing subrogation rights.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Persons Or Companies From Delaying The Payment Of Medical Bills Of An Insured For The Purpose Of Establishing Subrogation Rights; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB181/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0181.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":895555,"bill_number":"HB255","title":"School board members; elect all at statewide general election for four-year term.","description":"An Act To Codify New Section 37-6-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Election Of All School Board Members At The Same Time As The Statewide General Election, Beginning In November 2019; To Provide That The Terms Of Office Of All School Board Members Shall Be Four Years; To Provide For Nominating Petitions To Run For The Office Of School Board Member And To Require A Uniform Number Of Signatures On Petitions Of Nomination; To Provide The Procedure For Filling Vacancies In The Office Of School Board Member; To Amend Sections 37-5-1, 37-5-3, 37-5-7, 37-5-9, 37-5-19, 37-7-203, 37-7-207, 37-7-221 And 37-7-703, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; To Repeal Section 37-5-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires The Election Of The County Board Of Education Members From Territory Outside The Four Municipal Separate School Districts In A Certain County; To Repeal Sections 37-7-204, 37-7-209, 37-7-211, 37-7-215, 37-7-217, 37-7-219, 37-7-223, 37-7-225, 37-7-227 And 37-7-229, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Certain Methods For Electing Trustees Of Municipal And Special Municipal Separate School Districts And Consolidated And Line Consolidated School Districts; To Repeal Sections 37-7-705, 37-7-707, 37-7-709, 37-7-711, 37-7-713, 37-7-715 And 37-7-717, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Additional Methods For Selecting Trustees Of Special Municipal Separate School Districts; To Bring Forward Section 37-7-104, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires The Consolidation Of Certain County School Districts Under Conservatorship, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 37-7-104.1, 37-7-104.2, 37-7-104.3, 37-7-104.4, 37-7-104.5, 37-7-104.6 And 37-7-104.7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires The Administrative Consolidation Of All School Districts In Certain Counties, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB255/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0255.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":895559,"bill_number":"HB60","title":"MS Prison Industries Corporation; may utilize county or municipal inmate labor under certain circumstances.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-555, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Mississippi Prison Industries Corporation To Utilize Municipal And County Inmate Labor If The Department Of Corrections Is Unable To Provide Sufficient Inmate Labor For Prison Industry Programs; To Amend Section 47-5-539, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Certain Definition; To Amend Section 47-1-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Certain Exception To Allow The Hiring Of Certain Prisons; To Create A New Section To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Any County Or The Governing Authorities Of Any Municipality To Provide Sufficient Inmate Labor To The Corporation Under Certain Circumstances; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB60/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0060.xml","sponsor":"William Denny"},
{"bill_id":895563,"bill_number":"HB171","title":"Workers' Compensation; require death benefits payments to next-of-kin if no dependents exist.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 71-3-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Workers' Compensation Death Benefits To Be Paid To Next-of-kin If No Dependents Exist; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB171/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0171.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":895566,"bill_number":"HB297","title":"Compact for Education; revise certain provisions of the severability clause of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-135-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Provisions Of The Severability Clause Of The Compact For Education; To Require The Mississippi Commissioners To The Education Commission Of The States To Urge Member States Of The Commission To Adopt The Same Amendments In Order To Effectuate A Revision To The Compact; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB297/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0297.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":895570,"bill_number":"HB41","title":"Earned time allowances; prohibit offenders convicted of previous violent crime from obtaining.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If An Inmate Has Been Convicted Of A Violent Crime After The Inmate Had Been Convicted Previously Of Another Violent Crime And Served Time For The Previous Crime Then The Inmate Is Ineligible For Earned Time Allowance; To Amend Section 47-5-138.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Inmate In Trusty Status Is Ineligible For The Accumulation Of Trusty Time Allowance If The Trusty Has Been Convicted Of A Violent Crime And Served Time For The Previous Violent Crime; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB41/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0041.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":895573,"bill_number":"HB67","title":"Parole and Post-release supervision; make various revisions regarding.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-23-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Individuals Convicted Of Burglary Of A Dwelling To Participate In The Drug Court Program; To Amend Section 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Parole Eligibility To Nonviolent Offenders Convicted Between Certain Dates; To Amend Section 47-7-3.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Case Plans For Parole-eligible Inmates Shall Be For Those Convicted On Or After July 1, 2014; To Amend Section 47-7-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Only Parole-eligible Inmates Who Were Convicted On Or After July 1, 2014, May Be Released On His Or Her Parole Eligibility Date From Incarceration To Parole Supervision Without A Hearing Before The Parole Board If Certain Conditions Are Met; To Amend Section 47-7-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Certain Penalties Based On The Number Of Technical Violations Committed By A Parolee; To Amend Section 47-7-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Offenders Who Have Committed Only Technical Violations To Make An Informed Waiver Of Certain Judicial Review Under Certain Circumstances; To Amend Section 47-7-38, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That When A Probationer Is Arrested, Such Arrest Is Not A Technical Violation; To Amend Section 47-7-38.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Offender May Be Placed In A Technical Violation Center For Up To 180 Days If The Offender Does Not Follow The Rules Of The Program In The Technical Violation Center; To Amend Section 47-7-40, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Certain Costs And Fees Must Be Paid By Those On Post-release Supervision Before Earned-discharge Credits Are Awarded; To Amend Section 97-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That A Person Convicted Of A Crime Of Violence Is Ineligible For Parole; To Create New Section 47-7-21.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If The Parole Board Finds By Preponderance Of The Evidence That A Parolee Has Committed A Felony Or Has Absconded From Supervision, Then The Parole Board May Revoke Parole And Impose Any Or All The Time Remaining On Parole For A Parolee; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB67/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0067.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":895577,"bill_number":"HB29","title":"Low-speed vehicles; authorize operation of on certain public roads.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Operation Of Certain Low-speed Four-wheeled Vehicles On Certain Public Roads And Streets Where The Posted Speed Limit Is 35 Miles Per Hour Or Less; To Provide That Such Vehicles May Be Operated On Such Public Roads And Streets Only By The Holder Of A Valid Driver's License; To Authorize Counties, Municipalities And The Mississippi Transportation Commission To Prohibit The Operation Of Such Vehicles Upon Streets Under Their Jurisdiction If Such Prohibition Is In The Interest Of Safety; To Require The Applicant Of A Title For A Low-speed Vehicle To Provide Documentation Certifying That The Vehicle To Be Titled Is A Low-speed Vehicle; To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Conduct An Inspection Of Certain Retrofitted Low-speed Vehicles To Certify That The Vehicle Complies With The Requirements Of Such Vehicles; To Require Every Low-speed Vehicle To Be Registered With The Department Of Revenue For The Purpose Of The Issuance Of A License Tag; To Amend Sections 63-21-5, 63-21-15, 63-1-7, 63-3-103, 27-19-3, 27-19-43, 27-19-48, 27-19-56 And 27-51-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform With The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB29/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0029.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":895581,"bill_number":"HB79","title":"Case plans for inmates who committed violent offenses; require certain programs be placed within.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-3.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Case Plans Of Inmates Who Have Committed Violent Offenses Shall Contain Certain Programs For Rehabilitative Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB79/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0079.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":895584,"bill_number":"HB68","title":"Parole eligibility; authorize for offender 60 years or older who has served at least 10 years of sentence for drug trafficking.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Prohibition Against Parole Eligibility For Certain Offenders Who Are 60 Years Of Age Or Older And Who Are Serving Sentences For Trafficking In Controlled Substances; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB68/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0068.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":895588,"bill_number":"HB175","title":"Small business health insurance pool; create.","description":"An Act To Create A Small Business Health Insurance Pool; To Provide For Employer Premium Incentive Payments, Employee Premium Assistance Payments, And Tax Credits To Be Administered By The Commissioner Of Insurance For Eligible Small Employers Who Provide Certain Group Health Plan Coverage For Their Eligible Employees; To Provide That Certain Eligible Small Employers May Receive Premium Incentive Payments And Employees May Receive Assistance For Paying Premiums For Health Insurance Purchased Through The Small Business Health Insurance Pool; To Allow The Tax Credit To Be Claimed When Filing Tax Returns; To Create The Small Business Health Insurance Pool Board Of Directors And Establish Its Duties; To Provide Authority To The Board To Establish Eligibility Requirements For Receiving The Premium Incentive Payments, Premium Assistance Payments, And Tax Credits; To Provide Rulemaking Authority To The Commissioner To Implement The Premium Incentive Payments, Premium Assistance Payments, And Tax Credits; To Provide Penalties For Wrongfully Obtaining Premium Incentive Payments, Premium Assistance Payments, Or The Tax Credit; To Authorize The Division Of Medicaid To Pursue Medicaid Funding For Employee Premium Assistance; To Bring Forward Sections 27-7-15, 27-69-13, 27-69-75, 97-17-41 And 97-17-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB175/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0175.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":895591,"bill_number":"HB190","title":"Tobacco products; revise minimum age required to purchase.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 97-32-5, 97-32-7, 97-32-9, 97-32-11, 97-32-13, 97-32-15, 97-32-21, 97-32-27 And 97-32-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Raise To Twenty-one Years Old The Minimum Age Required In Order For A Person To Purchase Tobacco Products; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB190/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0190.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":895595,"bill_number":"HB240","title":"Delinquency of a minor; provide that those who cause minors to sell drugs or join gangs contribute to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-5-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Person Who Knowingly Causes A Child To Violate The Uniform Controlled Substance Law Or To Participate In Gangs Or Gang Related Activities Shall Be Guilty Of Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB240/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0240.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":895599,"bill_number":"HB81","title":"Department of Corrections; require implementation of an Extended Family Visitation Program for eligible offenders.","description":"An Act To Require The Department Of Corrections To Implement An Extended Family Visitation Program For Eligible Offenders Who Are Incarcerated By The Department; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB81/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0081.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":895602,"bill_number":"HB129","title":"Sales tax; provide additional diversion to Jackson to defray ad valorem tax loss and increased costs as seat of state government.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Payment Of An Additional Percentage Of Sales Tax Revenue Generated From Business Activities Within The City Of Jackson, Mississippi, To The City Of Jackson; To Provide That Such Payment To The City Of Jackson Is For The Purpose Of Assisting The City To Defray The Ad Valorem Tax Loss The City Sustains As A Result Of The State Ownership Of Property In The City, And For Defraying Increased Infrastructure And Public Safety Costs Incurred By The City As A Result Of Being The Seat Of State Government; To Provide That Monies Paid To The City Of Jackson Under This Act Shall Be Expended Solely For Road And Other Infrastructure Projects And Police And Fire Protection Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB129/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0129.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":895606,"bill_number":"HB193","title":"Compulsory School Attendance Law; authorize youth court to order students to perform community service for unlawful absences.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That When A Child Has Three Or More Unlawful Absences During The School Year, The School Attendance Officer Shall File A Petition With The Youth Court; To Provide That The Youth Court May Order Such Child To Complete 16 Hours Of Community Service, Which Must Be Completed Within 30 Days Of The Child Being Adjudicated; To Amend Section 43-21-621, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB193/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0193.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":895610,"bill_number":"HB274","title":"State Superintendent of Public Education; salary set by State Board of Education subject to approval of State Personnel Board.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-3-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Salary Of The State Superintendent Of Public Education, As Established By The State Board Of Education, To Be Approved By The State Personnel Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB274/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0274.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":895613,"bill_number":"HB192","title":"Failing school districts; authorize the SBE to place in administrative receivership under administration of successful districts.","description":"An Act To Create An Administrative School District Receivership Program For The Purpose Of Transforming Certain Failing School Districts Into Quality Educational Institutions Of Academic Performance And Achievement; To Define The Term \"district Of Receivership\"; To Provide For The Placement Of \"d\" Or \"f\" Rated School Districts Considered As Failing For Two Consecutive Years Into Administrative Receivership Status To Allow An Adjacent \"a\" Rated District To Assume Administrative Control Upon Approval Of A Petition By The State Board Of Education; To Provide That The Administrative School District Receivership Program Shall Be Under The Administration Of The Mississippi Recovery School District; To Require The Mississippi Recovery School District To Provide Written Notice To The School Board, Superintendent And Each Licensed And Nonlicensed Employee Of The Failing District Of Potential Placement In The Administrative Receivership For Failure To Improve Its Accreditation Rating From \"d\" Or \"f\" Designation And The Conclusion Of The Second Year Of Failing State; To Authorize Districts Of Receivership To Assume Administrative Control Of The Day-to-day Management And Operation Of The Failing School District; To Authorize The State Board Of Education To Grant A One-year Probationary Period In Transforming A School District Into Administrative Receivership Status When Merited; To Require The Evaluation Of All Licensed And Nonlicensed Employees In A Failing District That Is Placed In Administrative Receivership Status Within 90 Days Of Being Acquired By A District Of Receivership; To Require The State Board Of Education To Adopt Rules And Regulations Relating To Administrative School District Receivership Program; To Terminate The Superintendent And Abolish The Board Of Trustees Of A Failing School District Placed In Administrative Receivership Status And Acquired By A District Of Receivership; To Require The State Board Of Education To Develop Professional Development Courses Of Training Specifically Designed For Participation By All Licensed Personnel In The Acquired District; To Require The State Board Of Education To Prescribe The Circumstances Under Which An Acquired District Shall Cease To Be Under The Administrative Authority Of A District Of Receivership; To Provide That The 2017-2018 School Year Shall Be The First Year That A District's Classification May Be Considered For Purposes Of Determining Placement Into Administrative Receivership Status; To Provide For A Special School Board Election To Be Called By The Governor For The Purpose Of Filling Vacancies In School Districts Under Administrative Receivership Where There Are No Remaining School Board Members At The Time Of Release Of The District From Administrative Receivership Status; To Provide That Any Failing School District Placed Under Administrative Receivership Shall Remain Whole As A Political Subdivision For Purposes Of Establishing District Identity And Residency Requirements Of Students Enrolled Therein, But Shall Become A Subsidiary Division Of The District Of Receivership For Purposes Of Establishing Accreditation And Determining The Local Ad Valorem Contribution; To Provide A Two-year Waiver From Accountability And State Assessment Requirements For The New Student Population To Establish The \"administrative School District Receivership Program Fund\" As A Special Fund In The State Treasury; To Provide For The Appropriation And Deposit Of Funds Into The Fund For The Purpose Of Providing Financial Assistance To School Districts Subject To Administrative Acquisition Of A Failing District; To Limit The Total Aggregate Sum Appropriated To The Fund To $1,000,000.00; To Limit The Aggregate Amount That A District Of Receivership May Receive To $200,000.00 Per Failing District Acquired; To Amend Section 37-17-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Board Of Education Or The Commission On School Accreditation To Recommend To The Deputy Superintendent Responsible For The Mississippi Recovery School Those Districts Eligible For Placement Into Administrative Receivership And Identity Those \"a\" Districts That Would Serve As Districts Of Receivership; To Require The State Board Of Education To Establish A Program To Incentivize \"a\" Districts To Submit Petitions Of Receivership To Assume The Administration Control Over The Day-to-day Management And Operations Of Failing Districts; To Provide That Selected Districts Of Receivership Shall Receive Additional Financial Assistance To Facilitate The Transition Of Administrative Control Of The Acquired Failing School District; To Require The Superintendent Of The District Of Receivership To Present A Detailed And Structured Corrective Action Plan To Move The Acquired District Out Of Administrative Receivership Status To The Local Governing Authority Of The Municipality Or County Within 45 Days After Assuming The Administration Control Of The Acquired Failing School District; To Amend Section 37-57-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Tax Collector Of The Acquired Failing School District To Transfer Directly To The District Of Receivership Its Per Pupil Pro Rata Share Of Local Ad Valorem School District Maintenance Funds; To Amend Section 37-17-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For A Special School Board Election To Be Called By The Governor For The Purpose Of Filling Vacancies In School Districts Under Administrative Receivership Where There Are No Remaining School Board Members At The Time Of Release Of The District From Administrative Receivership Status; To Amend Sections 37-5-19 And 37-7-207, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB192/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0192.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":895617,"bill_number":"HB318","title":"Save the Rural Hospital Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Save The Rural Hospital Act; To Establish The Mississippi Rural Hospital Transition And Improvement Grant Program Under The Direction And Administration Of The State Department Of Health For The Purpose Of Making Grants To Mississippi Rural Hospitals To Incentivize The Implementation Of Plans And Methodologies That Will Increase Access To Health Care In The Community And Rural Hospital Sustainability; To Prescribe The Requirements For Participation In The Program And Provide Restrictions On The Use Of Grant Monies Received By Rural Hospitals Under The Program; To Provide For The Establishment Of An Advisory Council To Review And Make Recommendations To The Department On The Program And Awards Of Grants; To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Known As The Mississippi Rural Hospital Transition And Improvement Grant Program Fund, From Which Grants And Expenditures Authorized In Connection With The Program Shall Be Disbursed; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB318/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0318.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":895620,"bill_number":"HB52","title":"Municipal annexation; require an election be held in the proposed annexed territory.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-1-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That An Election Be Held In Any Part Of A County Which Is The Subject Of An Annexation Or Removal Ordinance; To Repeal Section 21-1-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires An Enlargement Or Contraction Petition To Be Filed In Chancery Court; To Amend Section 21-1-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Municipal Authorities To Pay Attorney's Fees And All Costs Of Court When Appealing The Election Results; To Amend Section 21-1-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Chancellor May Consider Election Results As Evidence; To Amend Sections 21-1-35 And 21-1-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB52/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0052.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Horne"},
{"bill_id":895624,"bill_number":"HB86","title":"Nursing; delete requirement that advanced practice registered nurses have collaborative relationship with physician.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 73-15-5 And 73-15-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Requirement That Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Must Practice Within A Collaborative Or Consultative Relationship With A Physician Or Dentist; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB86/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0086.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":895628,"bill_number":"HB202","title":"Student transfers between school districts; require approved transfer to remain in effect unless student's address changes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-15-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Decision By The School Boards Of Two School Districts To Approve The Transfer Of A Student Between Those Districts To Remain In Effect Until The Student's High School Graduation Unless The Student's Residential Address Subsequently Changes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB202/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0202.xml","sponsor":"William Shirley"},
{"bill_id":895631,"bill_number":"HB184","title":"Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act; create under authority of Insurance Commissioner.","description":"An Act To Create The \"unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act\"; To Set Forth Standards For The Investigation And Disposition Of Claims Arising Under Policies Or Certificates Of Insurance; To Provide Definitions Of Unfair Claims Practices; To Provide Hearing Procedures; To Provide Penalties For Violations Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB184/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0184.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":895635,"bill_number":"HB214","title":"School attendance; require for children who cannot score a 21 or higher on ACT until the child reaches 18 years of age.","description":"An Act To Require Children Who Are Younger Than 18 To Take The Act Prior To Dropping Out Of School; To Provide That If The Child Cannot Attain A Certain Act Score They Shall Be Included In The Compulsory School Attendance Law Until They Reach 18; To Provide Penalties For The Parents Of Children Who Are Required To Attend School Until 18 That Miss A Certain Number Of Consecutive Days; To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB214/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0214.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":895639,"bill_number":"HB281","title":"Payroll date for school district employees; authorize semimonthly payroll in discretion of local school board.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-151-103 And 37-9-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize School Districts To Process A Semimonthly Or A Monthly Payroll For Licensed And Nonlicensed Employees, In The Discretion Of The Local School Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB281/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0281.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":895642,"bill_number":"HB43","title":"County vehicles and road equipment; authorize boards of supervisors to allow use between county departments.","description":"O Amend Section 28, Chapter 511, Laws Of 2016, To Revise The Purposes For Which The Proceeds Of Bonds Authorized To Be Issued For The City Of Saltillo, Mississippi, May Be Used;","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB43/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0043.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":895646,"bill_number":"HB260","title":"Dual credit; provide to students who complete approved Cambridge International Program AS and A level course.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-15-38, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Dual Credit To Students Who Complete Approved Cambridge International Program As And A Level Courses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB260/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0260.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":895649,"bill_number":"HB142","title":"Legislative Public Project Grant Program; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Legislative Public Project Grant Program To Be Administered By The Community Services Division Of The Mississippi Development Authority; To Provide For The Development Of Criteria For Grants; To Provide An Application Process; To Provide That Grant Funds Will Be Distributed To The County In Which A Project Is Located; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB142/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0142.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":895653,"bill_number":"HB118","title":"Medicaid; expand eligibility under federal health care law and under CHIP.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Medicaid Coverage For Individuals Who Are Under 65 Years Of Age, Are Not Pregnant, Are Not Entitled To Or Enrolled For Medicare Benefits And Whose Income Is Not More Than 133% Of The Federal Poverty Level, As Authorized Under The Federal Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act; To Provide Medicaid Coverage For Children Who Are Under 19 Years Of Age And Whose Family Income Is More Than 133% But Not More Than 200% Of The Federal Poverty Level, As Authorized Under The Children's Health Insurance Program; To Repeal Sections 41-86-1, 41-86-5, 41-86-7, 41-86-9, 41-86-11, 41-86-13 And 41-86-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Mississippi Children's Health Insurance Program Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB118/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0118.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":895657,"bill_number":"HB9","title":"The Evelyn Gandy Fair Pay Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"evelyn Gandy Fair Pay Act\"; To Provide That The Legislature Discourages Wage Discrimination Against Women; To Clarify When An Unlawful Employment Practice Occurs; To Clarify The Remedies For Such Discrimination; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB9/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0009.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":895660,"bill_number":"SC502","title":"Commend Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce for appointment to President's Agriculture Advisory Committee.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Mississippi's Commissioner Of Agriculture And Commerce Cindy Hyde-smith Upon Her Appointment As Co-chairman Of The Agriculture Advisory Committee To President-elect Donald Trump And Her Selection By Governing Magazine As A National Top 25 Female Leader.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC502/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0502.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":895664,"bill_number":"HB199","title":"Engineering studies scholarship program; establish.","description":"An Act To Establish An Engineering Studies Scholarship Program For Applicants To Obtain An Undergraduate College Education At A State Institution Of Higher Learning In Mississippi That Is Necessary To Become A Licensed Professional Engineer; To Provide That The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning Shall Administer The Scholarship Program; To Provide That The Annual Amount Of A Scholarship Award Under The Program Will Be Equal To The Total Cost Of Tuition And Fees At The College Or University In Which The Student Is Enrolled; To Provide That The Board Of Trustees Will Make The Funds For The Program Equally Available To Each State Institution Of Higher Learning In Mississippi That Offers An Undergraduate Degree In An Engineering Curriculum; To Provide That Scholarships Under The Program Will Not Be Based Upon An Applicant's Eligibility For Financial Aid; To Provide That After A Scholarship Recipient Has Obtained A Bachelor's Degree That Is Necessary To Become Licensed As A Professional Engineer And Has Received Such A License From The Licensing Board, The Person Shall Be Required To Render Service As An Engineer For A State Agency For A Period Of Not Less Than Four Years; To Provide That Any Scholarship Recipient Who Fails To Complete A Program Of Study That Is Necessary To Become Licensed As A Professional Engineer, Or Who Fails To Receive Such A License From The Licensing Board, Will Become Liable Immediately For The Sum Of All Scholarship Awards Plus Interest; To Provide That Any Scholarship Recipient Who Fails To Complete The Service Obligation As An Engineer For Not Less Than Four Years Will Become Liable Immediately For The Sum Of All Scholarship Awards Plus Interest; To Authorize The Board Of Trustees To Promulgate Rules And Regulations Necessary For The Proper Administration Of The Scholarship Program; To Provide That The Program Will Be Funded By An Additional Fee On The Recording Of Oil And Gas Leases, And Any Additional Funds That Are Made Available By The Legislature For The Program; To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury For The Deposit Of The Additional Fee On Recording Of Oil And Gas Leases; To Amend Section 25-7-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Chancery Clerk Will Charge An Additional Fee Of One Dollar For Each Oil And Gas Lease Recorded, And Remit The Additional Fee For Deposit Into The Special Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB199/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0199.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":895668,"bill_number":"HB286","title":"Student residency requirements; require State Board of Education to adopt uniform policy to be implemented by school boards.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-15-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Board Of Education To Adopt A Policy Establishing Uniform Residency Requirements For Children Enrolled In Public Schools To Be Adhered To By All Local School Boards; To Provide That The Policy Shall Not Abrogate The Right Of Any Parent Or Legal Guardian Of A Child To Legally Transfer The Child To Another School District; To Bring Forward Section 37-15-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes General Procedures For Transferring Students Between School Districts Under Certain Circumstances, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB286/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0286.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":895671,"bill_number":"HB146","title":"Sales tax; increase diversion to municipalities and create diversion to counties, use revenue for street/road improvements.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Additional One And One-half Percent Of The Sales Tax Revenue Collected On Business Activities Within Municipalities In The State Shall Be Paid To Municipalities In The State; To Provide That Such Monies Shall Be Used For Street And Road Construction, Repair And Maintenance; To Provide That One And One-half Percent Of The Sales Tax Revenue Collected From Business Activities Outside The Municipalities In A County Shall Be Paid To The County; To Provide That Such Monies Shall Be Used For Street And Road Construction, Repair And Maintenance; To Amend Section 27-65-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB146/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0146.xml","sponsor":"Robert Foster"},
{"bill_id":895675,"bill_number":"HB246","title":"Motor vehicle; require to travel at a safe and appropriate rate of speed when approaching certain features on the roadway.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-505, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Every Person Shall Drive At A Safe And Appropriate Speed When Approaching Certain Features On The Roadway; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB246/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0246.xml","sponsor":"Brad Touchstone"},
{"bill_id":895678,"bill_number":"HB51","title":"Municipal ordinance regulating or restricting parking; remove certain signage requirement.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-19-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Municipalities To Enforce Ordinances Regulating Or Restricting Parking If Certain Signage Is Posted Where Parking Is Regulated Or Restricted; To Amend Section 21-15-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Service Limitation Period For Municipal Appointees Serving In An Interim Or Hold-over Capacity; To Provide That The Service Limitation Shall Apply Retroactively To Such Appointees Serving On The Effective Date Of This Act; To Amend Section 21-8-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Amend Section 21-23-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Municipal Judges To Hold Court For Any Purpose Outside The Boundaries Of The Municipality In A Public Building Designated By The Municipal Governing Authorities; To Provide That The Public Building Must Be Within A One-mile Radius Of The Municipality; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB51/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0051.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":895682,"bill_number":"HB268","title":"Compulsory-school-age child; revise definition of by increasing required age to 18 years.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of A Compulsory-school-age Child By Increasing The Maximum Age Required For Compulsory Attendance To Include Children Who Have Not Attained The Age Of Eighteen Years On Or Before September 1 Of The Calendar Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB268/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0268.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":895686,"bill_number":"HB24","title":"Left-hand lane; allow driving only if passing, turning or in an emergency.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-603, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Person Operating A Motor Vehicle On A Roadway With Two Or More Lanes Allowing For Movement In The Same Direction To Not Continue In The Most Left-hand Lane Except For Passing, Turning Or An Emergency; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB24/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0024.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":895689,"bill_number":"HB22","title":"Memorial bridge; designate certain bridge on Highway 50 as the \"Senator Bennie L. Turner Memorial Bridge.\"","description":"An Act To Designate A Certain Bridge On Mississippi Highway 50 In Lowndes And Clay Counties As The \"senator Bennie L. Turner Memorial Bridge\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB22/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0022.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":895693,"bill_number":"HB96","title":"Health screening; require annually for Medicaid, CHIP and State Health Plan recipients and participants.","description":"An Act To Require All Persons Who Are Recipients Of Benefits Under The Medicaid Program, The Children's Health Insurance Program, And The State And School Employees Health Insurance Plan To Be Tested Or Screened Annually For The Use Of Illegal Drugs, Abuse Of Alcohol, Hepatitis B And C, Tuberculosis And Sexually Transmitted Diseases; To Provide That The Cost Of That Testing Or Screening Shall Be Covered As A Benefit Under Each Respective Program Or Plan; To Amend Sections 25-15-9 And 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB96/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0096.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":895696,"bill_number":"HB84","title":"Earned time allowance; revise which offenders are eligible for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If An Inmate Was Not Sentenced To Life Imprisonment For Capital Murder And He Or She Has Reached 65 Years Of Age And Has Served A Minimum Of 15 Years Of His Or Her Sentence, Then Such Inmate Is Eligible For Earned Time Allowance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB84/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0084.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":895700,"bill_number":"HB298","title":"Home schooled students; authorize participation in public school extracurricular activities.","description":"An Act To Authorize Home Schooled Students To Participate In Extracurricular Activities In Their Respective School Districts; To Require Those Students To Adhere To The Same Rules And Regulations Governing The Participation In Extracurricular Activities By Students In The Local School District; To Prohibit A Local School Board From Imposing Any Requirement Upon A Home Schooled Student For Participation In An Extracurricular Activity Which Is Not Imposed Upon Full-time Students Of The Local Public School District; To Authorize The State Board Of Education To Promulgate Rules And Regulations Governing Policies Implemented By Local School Boards Permitting The Participation Of Home Schooled Students In Extracurricular Activities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB298/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0298.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":895704,"bill_number":"HB3","title":"Hunting regulation changes; require MS Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks to provide certain public notice of proposed.","description":"An Act To Require The Mississippi Commission On Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks To Provide Public Notice To Counties Of Proposed Regulatory Changes Affecting Hunting, Fishing And Wildlife Gaming In Certain Counties In A Newspaper Of General Circulation In The Affected County Or State; To Specify The Frequency And Format Of The Publication Of Such Notice; To Authorize The County Board Of Supervisors To Request A Public Meeting With The Commission Or Its Designated Representatives Within Fifteen Days After The Third Weekly Publication Of The Notice; To Provide An Additional Period To Residents Of Affected Counties To Provide Public Comment To The Commission Expressing Approval Or Disapproval Of The Proposed Change, Its Necessity And Impact; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB3/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0003.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":895707,"bill_number":"HB198","title":"School districts; require certain policies and alternative curriculum if accountability rating at three lowest levels.","description":"An Act To Require School Districts Accredited At One Of The Three Lowest Accountability Ratings, As Defined By The State Board Of Education, To Adopt Certain Policies And Procedures Regarding Daily Curriculum, Weekly Homework Assignments, Parental Involvement, Dress Codes, School Holidays, Parent-teacher Conferences And A School Syllabus; To Require Alternative Schools In Those Districts To Adhere To The Same Policies And Procedures; To Require All Local School Districts To Implement A Video Streaming Program In Conjunction With The United States Department Of Labor To Aid In The Development Of An Alternative Career-track Curriculum Based Upon Occupational Projections In The State And Country For The Next Five Years; To Require School Districts To Assist Students In Accessing Information From The Department Of Labor Which Will Enable The Students To Make Career Choices; To Require A School District's Alternative Career-track Curriculum To Satisfy Its Graduation Requirements And Lead To The Awarding Of A Standard High School Diploma; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB198/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0198.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":895711,"bill_number":"HB136","title":"Gaming; create state lottery to fund higher education scholarship program.","description":"An Act To Establish A State Lottery To Be Known As The \"mississippi Lottery For Education,\" A State Lottery To Be Administered By The Mississippi Gaming Commission; To Provide The Powers And Duties Of The Mississippi Gaming Commission Regarding The Administration Of The State Lottery; To Provide That The Purpose Of The Lottery Is To Fund The Mississippi Hope Scholarship Program; To Create The Mississippi Hope Scholarship Trust Fund; To Provide For The Allocation Of The Proceeds Collected From The Sale Of Lottery Tickets In The State, After Deducting Certain Administrative And Prize Expenses; To Require Forty-five Percent Of The Proceeds Collected From The Sale Of Lottery Tickets In The State To Be Allocated As Prize Money; To Require A Percentage Of The Proceeds From The Sale Of Lottery Tickets Within A County To Be Distributed To That County; To Require The Remainder Of The Net Proceeds To Be Deposited Into The Mississippi Hope Scholarship Trust Fund; To Amend Sections 37-106-5, 67-1-71, 75-76-3, 75-76-5, 97-33-9, 97-33-11, 97-33-13, 97-33-21, 97-33-23, 97-33-31, 97-33-33, 97-33-35, 97-33-37, 97-33-39, 97-33-41, 97-33-43, 97-33-45, 97-33-47 And 97-33-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB136/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0136.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":895715,"bill_number":"HB55","title":"Surplus county road department equipment; authorize transfer to any other county department upon vote of board of supervisors.","description":"An Act To Allow The Transfer Of Surplus County Road Department Equipment To Any Other Department Of County Government If Such Transfer Would Promote The Best Interest Of The County Government And Such Transfer Was Approved By A Unanimous Vote Of The Board Of Supervisors Of The County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB55/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0055.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":895718,"bill_number":"HB228","title":"Pre-election day voting; authorize.","description":"An Act To Create Pre-election Day Voting Act; To Provide Definitions; To Provide That The Pre-election Day Voting Period Shall Begin Fourteen Days Before The Election And Continue Until Noon On The Saturday Immediately Preceding The Election; To Provide That Pre-election Day Voting Shall Be For Each Primary, General, Runoff, Special And Municipal Election For Public Office; To Provide The Hours For Pre-election Day Voting In The Registrar's Office During Regular Business Hours; To Provide Extended Hours To Vote During The Last Full Week Preceding An Election; To Provide That Notice Of Pre-election Day Voting Shall Be Provided In Three Public Places Eight Days Before The Voting Begins; To Provide The Procedures To Follow When Casting A Ballot During The Pre-election Day Voting Period; To Provide The Manner For Challenging The Qualifications Of A Voter During The Pre-election Day Voting Period; To Amend Sections 23-15-625, 23-15-627, 23-15-629, 23-15-631, 23-15-635, 23-15-637, 23-15-639, 23-15-641, 23-15-643, 23-15-647, 23-15-649, 23-15-657, 23-15-713, 23-15-715, 23-15-717, 23-15-719, 23-15-721 And 23-15-735, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Voters Who Are Eligible To Vote By Absentee Ballot; To Prohibit A Voter From Casting An Absentee Ballot In Person At The Office Of The County Registrar; To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Sections 23-15-31, 23-15-37, 23-15-43, 23-15-47, 23-15-65, 23-15-127, 23-15-153, 23-15-171, 23-15-173, 23-15-191, 23-15-195, 23-15-197, 23-15-231, 23-15-233, 23-15-239, 23-15-241, 23-15-245, 23-15-247, 23-15-251, 23-15-255, 23-15-263, 23-15-265, 23-15-267, 23-15-303, 23-15-309, 23-15-331, 23-15-333, 23-15-335, 23-15-353, 23-15-357, 23-15-359, 23-15-363, 23-15-367, 7-3-39, 23-15-407, 23-15-411, 23-15-415, 23-15-417, 23-15-425, 23-15-429, 23-15-437, 23-15-469, 23-15-473, 23-15-511, 23-15-515, 23-15-531.4, 23-15-531.6, 23-15-531.7, 23-15-545, 23-15-573, 23-15-613, 23-15-781, 23-15-785, 23-15-807, 23-15-833, 23-15-843, 23-15-851, 23-15-853, 23-15-855, 23-15-857, 23-15-859, 23-15-895, 23-15-913, 23-15-963, 23-15-977, 23-15-1031, 23-15-1081, 23-15-1083, 23-15-1085, 23-15-1091, 21-3-3, 21-9-17, 37-5-9, 37-5-7, 21-8-7 And 9-4-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB228/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0228.xml","sponsor":"William Denny"},
{"bill_id":895722,"bill_number":"HB1","title":"Venomous snakes; classify as inherently dangerous to humans.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-8-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Classify Poisonous Or Venomous Snakes As Animals Inherently Dangerous To Humans For Purposes Of The Chapter Of Law Regarding The Importation, Sale And Possession Of Inherently Dangerous Wild Animals; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0001.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":895725,"bill_number":"HB62","title":"Counties; authorize donation to Fannie Lou Hamer Cancer Foundation.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-5-93, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Any County To Make A Certain Annual Donation To The Fannie Lou Hamer Cancer Foundation To Support The Establishment And Operation Of An Education Center Pertaining To The Prevention Of Cancer; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB62/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0062.xml","sponsor":"Sara Thomas"},
{"bill_id":895729,"bill_number":"HB236","title":"Post-Conviction Relief; revise.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 99-39-5 And 99-39-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Dismissal Or Denial Of Post-conviction Relief Shall Not Be A Bar To A Second Or Successive Application Or Motion For Relief When There Has Been An Adoption Or Enactment Of State Law That Would Have Actually Adversely Affected The Outcome Of The Conviction Or Sentence; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB236/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0236.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":895733,"bill_number":"HB75","title":"Mississippi Comprehensive Teen Pregnancy Prevention Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Comprehensive Teen Pregnancy Prevention Act\"; To Require The Department Of Human Services And The Department Of Health To Develop Certain Programs And Strategies Promoting Pregnancy Prevention And Providing Information On The Consequences Of Unprotected, Uninformed And Underage Sexual Activity; To Amend Section 41-79-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB75/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0075.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":895736,"bill_number":"HB279","title":"Common Core and MS College and Career Readiness Standards; prohibit implementation of.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The State Board Of Education And The State Department Of Education From Taking Any Further Action To Implement The Common Core And Mississippi College And Career Readiness Standards; To Require The State Board Of Education To Adhere To Pre-existing Procedures Under Its Apa To Review And Revise Our Curriculum Standards As Applicable Within Our Board Policies Beginning With Mathematics And English In 2017; To Prohibit The State Board And State Department Of Education From Expending Certain Federal Funds To Track Students Beyond Their K-12 Education And To Distribute Certain Student Identifiable Information; To Amend Section 37-17-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete References To Common Core And To Delete The Requirement That The State Department Of Education Form A Single Accountability System By Combining The State System With The Federal System; To Bring Forward Section 37-177-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB279/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0279.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":895740,"bill_number":"HB138","title":"Hotel renovation projects sales tax incentive; authorize for certain projects.","description":"An Act To Create An Incentive For Persons, Corporations Or Other Entities To Repair And Renovate Hotels In This State; To Create The Hotel Renovation Projects Sales Tax Incentive Fund; To Authorize Certain Incentive Payments From Such Fund To Approved Participants That Incur Costs To Repair And Renovate Hotels In This State; To Provide That Incentive Payments Shall Cease On The Occurrence Of The Earlier Of The Date That An Aggregate Amount Of 20% Of The Approved Project Costs Incurred By An Approved Participant For A Project Has Been Paid To The Approved Participant Or 10 Years After The Date Of Commencement Of Incentive Payments To An Approved Participant For A Project; To Require The Mississippi Development Authority To Administer The Program; To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That 20% Of The Sales Tax Revenue Collected From The Operation Of A Project Related To The Rental Of Guest Rooms Or Suites And Conference Rooms Shall Be Deposited, After Certain Diversions, Into The Hotel Renovation Projects Sales Tax Incentive Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB138/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0138.xml","sponsor":"Charles Young"},
{"bill_id":895744,"bill_number":"HB277","title":"Public school students; authorize use of community service as a disciplinary alternative to suspension or expulsion.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-11-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require School Districts To Allow Any Public School Student Who Has Never Been Subject To Disciplinary Action Who Commits An Act Or Engages In Conduct For Which The Student Otherwise Would Be Suspended Or Expelled Under The School District's Discipline Plan, At The Election Of The Student, To Participate In A Community Service Program As An Alternative To Suspension Or Expulsion; To Provide That While Participating In The Program, The Student Shall Receive Youth Peer Counseling Deemed Appropriate By The School District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB277/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0277.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":895747,"bill_number":"HB261","title":"Child abuse; clarify mandatory reporting by school officials.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-11-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Any Person Required To Report Child Abuse, Child Sexual Abuse Or Neglect From Delegating The Required Duty To Another Person; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB261/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0261.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":895751,"bill_number":"HB57","title":"Board of trustees for county or municipal public libraries; revise qualifications for library director in certain counties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 39-3-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Board Of Trustees Of Any Municipal Or County Public Library That Is Located In A Rural County May Revise The Employment Requirements That Are Prescribed By The Library Commission When Hiring A Library System Director In Such County; To Provide A Certain Definition; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB57/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0057.xml","sponsor":"Rufus Straughter"},
{"bill_id":895754,"bill_number":"HB289","title":"Financial Transparency in Education Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Financial Transparency In Education Act; To Require Each Local Education Provider In The State To Create And Maintain A Searchable Expenditure And Revenue Website That Includes Detailed Data On All Monies Received And Expended In The Local School District; To Require Each Local Education Provider To Maintain The Data In An Easily Accessible, Searchable And Downloadable Format, And To Post Comprehensive Figures On Total Expenditures And Per-pupil Spending; To Require Each Local Education Provider To Submit The Summary Data To The State To Be Aggregated And Made Available Online; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB289/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0289.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":895758,"bill_number":"HB293","title":"School calendar; reduce number of days in scholastic year to 170.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce The Length Of The Public Schools' Scholastic Year From 180 To 170 Days; To Amend Sections 37-13-91, 37-151-5 And 37-151-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Section 37-9-24, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce The Minimum Term Allowed In School Districts' Contracts With Licensed Personnel From 187 To 177 Days, And To Require School Districts To Shorten The Terms Of Contracts Previously Executed For The 2016-2017 School Year, Without Any Reduction To The Annual Salary Set Forth In Each Contract, Accordingly; To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Teacher Salary Scale Is Applicable For All Teachers Whose Contracts Are For A Term Of No Less Than The Statutorily Prescribed Number Of Days; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB293/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0293.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":895762,"bill_number":"HB90","title":"Commercial Mobile Radio Service charge; distributions to CMRS Fund and emergency communications districts; revise.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-5-333, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce From Thirty Percent To Ten Percent The Amount That Is Deposited Into The Commercial Mobile Radio Service (cmrs) Fund, Which Has Been Collected By The Cmrs Board; To Increase From Seventy Percent To Ninety Percent The Amount That Is Distributed To The Emergency Communications Districts From Such Fund That Has Been Collected By The Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB90/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0090.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":895765,"bill_number":"HB16","title":"Milk products; exempt owners of certain milk producing animals from regulation when used for personal milk consumption.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-31-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Construction Of The Provisions Of Law Regulating Milk And Milk Products Shall Not Be Deemed To Prohibit Any Independent Or Partial Owner Of Any Goat, Cow Or Sheep From Using The Milk From Such Animal For The Owner's Personal Consumption Or Other Personal Use; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB16/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0016.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":895769,"bill_number":"HB186","title":"Workers' Compensation Law; provide commission has exclusive jurisdiction of bad faith claims.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 71-3-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Workers' Compensation Law Bad Faith Claims Are Under The Exclusive Jurisdiction Of The Workers' Compensation Commission; To Provide Various Other Provisions Of Law Regarding Such Bad Faith Claims; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB186/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0186.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":895773,"bill_number":"HB229","title":"Open preferential primaries; establish.","description":"An Act To Abolish Partisan Primaries; To Provide The Time For Holding General And Preferential Elections; To Provide That When Only One Person Has Qualified As A Candidate For An Office, Such Person's Name Shall Be Placed On The General Election Ballot; To Provide That A Preferential Election Shall Be Held Three Weeks Before The General Election And The Candidate Who Receives A Majority Of The Votes Cast For Such Office Shall Have Only His Or Her Name Placed On The General Election Ballot; To Provide That When No Candidate Receives A Majority Of The Votes Cast In The Preferential Election For An Office, That The Two Candidates Who Receive The Highest Number Of Votes In The Preferential Election Shall Have Their Names Placed On The General Election Ballot As Candidates For Such Office; To Provide The Procedure To Follow In Case Of Ties; To Provide The Manner For Qualifying As A Candidate For Public Office; To Provide For The Printing Of Necessary Ballots; To Amend Sections 21-7-7, 21-8-7, 21-9-15, 21-9-17, 21-15-1, 21-31-27, 23-15-11, 23-15-21, 23-15-31, 23-15-37, 23-15-129, 23-15-153, 23-15-173, 23-15-197, 23-15-213, 23-15-239, 23-15-240, 23-15-266, 23-15-271, 23-15-313, 23-15-367, 23-15-375, 23-15-401, 23-15-403, 23-15-411, 23-15-423, 23-15-463, 23-15-465, 23-15-469, 23-15-507, 23-15-511, 23-15-513, 23-15-523, 23-15-531.4, 23-15-531.6, 23-15-531.7, 23-15-541, 23-15-557, 23-15-559, 23-15-561, 23-15-573, 23-15-593, 23-15-595, 23-15-601, 23-15-605, 23-15-673, 23-15-687, 23-15-692, 23-15-713, 23-15-755, 23-15-771, 23-15-801, 23-15-807, 23-15-811, 23-15-833, 23-15-859, 23-15-873, 23-15-881, 23-15-885, 23-15-891, 23-15-899, 23-15-911, 23-15-951, 23-15-961, 23-15-963, 23-15-1065, 23-15-1081, 23-15-1085, 23-15-1087, 23-15-1089, 23-15-1091, 23-15-1093, 23-15-1095, 23-15-1097, 25-4-3, 65-1-3, 79-19-21, 79-19-27, 95-1-5, 97-13-18 And 97-13-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Bring Forward Section 23-15-575, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Repeal Section 23-15-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Preparation, Use And Revision Of Primary Election Pollbooks; To Repeal Section 23-15-171, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Dates Of Municipal Primary Elections; To Repeal Section 23-15-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Date Of State, District And County Primary Elections; To Repeal Sections 23-15-263, 23-15-265, 23-15-267, 23-15-291 Through 23-15-311, 23-15-317, 23-15-319, 23-15-331, 23-15-333 And 23-15-335, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Duties Of The State Executive Committee And County Executive Committees In Primary Elections, Provide For The Qualification Of Candidates For Party Primary Elections, And Provide For The Conduct Of Party Primary Elections; To Repeal Sections 23-15-359, 23-15-361 And 23-15-363, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Contents Of General Election Ballots; To Repeal Sections 23-15-597 And 23-15-599, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Canvass Of Returns And Announcement Of Vote By The County Executive Committees In Primary Elections And Require The State Executive Committee To Transmit To The Secretary Of State A Tabulated Statement Of The Party Vote For Certain Offices; To Repeal Section 23-15-841, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Primary Elections For The Nomination Of Candidates To Fill Vacancies In County And County District Offices; To Repeal Sections 23-15-921 Through 23-15-941, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Procedures For Contests Of Primary Elections; To Repeal Section 23-15-1031, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Date Of Primary Elections For Congressmen And United States Senators; To Repeal Section 23-15-1063, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prohibits Unregistered Political Parties From Conducting Primary Elections; To Repeal Section 23-15-1083, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires That Certain Congressional Primaries Be Held On The Same Day As The Presidential Preference Primary; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB229/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0229.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":895776,"bill_number":"HB287","title":"School social workers and psychologists; authorize districts to employ and receive partial state reimbursement for salaries.","description":"An Act To Authorize Local School Boards To Employ Licensed Social Workers And Licensed Psychologists To Provide Services To Students In The Public Schools; To Provide That A School District That Employs At Least One Social Worker Or Psychologist For Every One Thousand Students Enrolled In The Schools Of The District Is Eligible For Reimbursement For Fifty Percent Of The Cost Of The Salary Of Each Social Worker Or Psychologist From The State Department Of Education; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB287/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0287.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":895780,"bill_number":"HB239","title":"Community and Police Safety Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"community And Police Safety Act\"; To Authorize The Governing Authority Of Any Municipality To Provide Tax-forfeited Lands And Any Building Thereon To Any Police Officer Who Is Employed Full Time As A Police Officer With The Municipality, As Part Of The Officer's Compensation Package; To Provide The Procedure For Allocation Of Lands, If The Officer Is Terminated; To Authorize The Secretary Of State To Enter Agreements With Such Municipalities; To Amend Sections 25-19-1, 7-11-11, 21-33-75, 21-33-71 And 21-33-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB239/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0239.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":895783,"bill_number":"HB248","title":"Election commissioners; revise to be a nonpartisan office.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Office Of Election Commissioner Shall Be A Nonpartisan Office; To Provide That The Names Of Candidates For The Office Of Election Commissioner Shall Be Listed As Nonpartisan On A Ballot; To Amend Sections 23-15-213, 23-15-367, 23-15-409 And 23-15-511, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-401 And 23-15-531.3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB248/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0248.xml","sponsor":"Steve Massengill"},
{"bill_id":895787,"bill_number":"HB211","title":"School term; revise start to begin no sooner than the first Tuesday after Labor Day and reduce to 170 days.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Local School Boards From Establishing As The Opening Date Of The School Term Any Date That Is Before The First Tuesday After Labor Day; To Amend Section 37-13-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce The Length Of The Public Schools' Scholastic Year From 180 To 170 Days; To Amend Sections 37-13-91, 37-151-5 And 37-151-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Section 37-9-24, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce The Minimum Term Allowed In School Districts' Contracts With Licensed Personnel From 187 To 177 Days, And To Require School Districts To Shorten The Terms Of Contracts Previously Executed For The 2017-2018 School Year, Without Any Reduction To The Annual Salary Set Forth In Each Contract, Accordingly; To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Teacher Salary Scale Is Applicable For All Teachers Whose Contracts Are For A Term Of No Less Than The Statutorily Prescribed Number Of Days; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB211/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0211.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":895791,"bill_number":"HB284","title":"Student transfer; prohibit boards of failing districts from denying requests to better performing schools or districts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-15-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Local School Board In Districts With An Accountability Rating Grade Of \"d\" Or \"f\" From Denying Student Requests To Transfer To Another School Within The District Or To A School District Upon Receipt Of A Written Petition By The Parent, Legal Guardian Or Individual In Loco Parentis Of The Student Requesting The Transfer; To Prescribe The Components To Be Included In The Release Petition; To Require The Receiving School District To Verify The Accountability Rating Grade Of The Transferring School District Before Accepting Any Student, And Upon A Determination That The Transferring District Has A Poor Accountability Rating, Shall Receive The Student And Make A Request Of The Transferring District For Per Pupil Expenditures Allotted The Student; To Allow Receiving District To Refuse School Acceptance Of The Transfer Student Based On Lack Of Capacity To Accommodate A Transferring Student; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB284/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0284.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":895794,"bill_number":"HB153","title":"Retirement; PERS members convicted of job-related felonies shall be terminated from system.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-11-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Member Of The Public Employees' Retirement System Shall Be Terminated From Membership In The System If The Member Is Convicted Of Or Pleads Guilty Or Nolo Contendere To A Felony That Is Related To Or In Connection With The Member's Employment In The State Service And That Is Committed On Or After July 1, 2017; To Amend Section 25-11-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Member Who Is Charged With Any Such Crime Who Retires And Receives A Retirement Allowance After Being Charged With The Crime Shall Continue To Receive The Retirement Allowance Until Such Time As The Member Is Convicted Of Or Pleads Guilty Or Nolo Contendere To The Crime, At Which Time The Member's Retirement Allowance Shall Be Terminated; To Amend Section 25-11-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Refund Without Any Interest, Of The Accumulated Contributions Of Any Member Who Is Convicted Of Any Such Crime; To Amend Sections 25-15-3 And 25-15-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Active Member Of The System Who Is Participating In The State And School Employees Life And Health Insurance Plan, And Who Otherwise Would Be Eligible To Receive A Retirement Allowance But Is Terminated From Membership In The System Because Of The Member's Conviction Of Or Plea Of Guilty Or Nolo Contendere To Any Such Crime, Shall Be Eligible To Continue To Participate In The Plan Under The Same Conditions And Coverages For Retired Employees; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB153/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0153.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":895798,"bill_number":"HB170","title":"Insurance companies; require to offer property and casualty insurance if offered in another state.","description":"An Act To Provide That Any Insurance Company That Writes Policies Of Insurance In The State Of Mississippi And Offers Property And Casualty Insurance In Another State Shall Offer Property And Casualty Insurance In The State Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB170/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0170.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":895802,"bill_number":"HB252","title":"Counties; authorize to pay poll workers mileage.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-227, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Mileage Reimbursement For Any Manager, Clerk Or Other Person Who Was Present At The Voting Precinct And Is Required To Return To The Registrar's Office After The Polls Close On The Day Of The Election; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB252/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0252.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":895805,"bill_number":"HB160","title":"Teacher classroom supply procurement cards; increase allocation percentage for teachers in first three years of educational service.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-61-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Procurement Card Percentage By Fifty Percent For Teachers In The First Three Years Of Educational Service; To Amend Section 31-7-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB160/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0160.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":895809,"bill_number":"HB123","title":"Community colleges; allow to dispose of surplus property like a municipality, county or school board.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 17-25-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Boards Of Trustees Of Public Community And Junior College Districts The Same Methods Of Disposing Of Personal Or Real Property When The Property Has Ceased To Be Used For Public Purposes Or A Sale Would Promote The Best Interest Of The Board Of Trustees; To Repeal Section 37-29-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Governs The Sale Of Surplus Property Of A Junior College/community College District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB123/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0123.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":895812,"bill_number":"HB122","title":"Community colleges; enact uniform rules for the sale or disposal of surplus property owned by a community college district.","description":"An Act To Create A New Section To Provide Uniform Requirements For The Sale Or Disposal Of Surplus Real Or Personal Property Of A Community College District; To Amend Sections 37-29-75 And 37-29-419, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Bring Forward Section 17-25-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB122/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0122.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":895816,"bill_number":"HB225","title":"Excluded tract of land in the incorporation of a district; authorize inclusion under certain circumstances.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-5-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Certain Tract Of Land That Was Subsequently Subdivided And Was Excluded From A District May Be Incorporated Into Such District If The Owners Were Not Signers Of The Petition And If The County Board Of Supervisors And The District Board Of Commissioners Approve Of Such Incorporation By Majority Vote; To Bring Forward Sections 19-5-189 And 19-5-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB225/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0225.xml","sponsor":"Brad Touchstone"},
{"bill_id":895820,"bill_number":"HB58","title":"Municipal minutes; revise procedure for making valid.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-15-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Procedure Of How Municipal Minutes Have The Legal Effect Of Being Valid After A Certain Time Period; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB58/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0058.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":895823,"bill_number":"HB310","title":"Sales tax; provide additional diversion to certain municipalities, use revenue for street/road improvements.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Additional One And One-half Percent Of The Sales Tax Revenue Collected On Business Activities Within Municipalities With A Population Of Less Than 10,000 According To The 2010 Federal Decennial Census Shall Be Paid To Such Municipalities; To Provide That Such Monies Shall Be Used For Street, Road And Bridge Construction, Repair And Maintenance; To Provide That Such Additional Percentage Of Sales Tax Revenue Shall Not Be Paid To Such A Municipality That, Under The Authority Of A Local And Private Law Of The State Of Mississippi, Levies A Sales Tax Or Similar Tax On Gross Proceeds Of Sale Or Gross Income That Is Collected And Paid To The Department Of Revenue In The Same Or Similar Manner That State Sales Taxes Are Collected And Paid; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB310/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0310.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":895827,"bill_number":"HB111","title":"DFA; clarify and update inventory of state real properties under the authority, general supervision and oversight of.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 29-5-2, 29-5-81 And 29-5-161, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify And Update The Inventory Of State Real Properties Over Which The Department Of Finance And Administration Has Authority, General Supervision And Oversight; To Remove The Authority Provided To The Department Of Finance And Administration To Enter Into A Lease Or Rental Agreement With A Private Entity Providing Healthcare And Wellness Services To State Employees For Use Of Certain Space Within The Robert G. Clark, Jr., Building; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB111/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0111.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":895830,"bill_number":"HB108","title":"Nursing education; require community colleges to offer online program for LPNs to obtain associate degree in.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Mississippi Community College Board Shall Establish And Implement An Online Program Of Nursing Education Through The Public Community And Junior Colleges In The State To Allow Licensed Practical Nurses To Receive The Required Additional Academic Training To Obtain An Associate Degree In Nursing; To Authorize The Board To Expend Monies In The Mississippi Workforce Enhancement Training Fund To Defray The Cost Of Establishing And Implementing The Online Program And To Provide Scholarships To Students In The Online Program; To Amend Section 71-5-353, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB108/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0108.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":895834,"bill_number":"HB168","title":"Health Insurance policies; require coverage for hearing aids and services for children under 21.","description":"An Act To Require That Certain Insurance Policies And Contracts Shall Provide Coverage For Hearing Aids And Services For Deaf And Hearing Impaired; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB168/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0168.xml","sponsor":"Steve Massengill"},
{"bill_id":895838,"bill_number":"HB165","title":"Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program; authorize an additional round for counties and municipalities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 17-23-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize An Additional Round Of Fire Trucks For Counties And Municipalities Under The Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB165/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0165.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":895841,"bill_number":"HB197","title":"\"Dream Makers Program\"; create as an after-school program for students in Grades 7 and 8.","description":"An Act To Require The State Department Of Education And The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Establish A Program Known As The \"dream Makers Program\" For Public School Students In Grades 7 And 8; To Provide That The Purpose Of The Program Will Be To Stimulate Interest In Science, Mathematics And Health Care Professions; To Require The Program To Be Conducted As An After-school Program; To Require The Program To Be A Two-year Course Of Study; To Prescribe The Eligibility Requirements For Participation In And The Components To Be Included In The Program; To Prescribe Attendance Requirements For Participants; To Require Local School Districts To Designate A Program Advisor Responsible For Performing The Necessary Services To Facilitate Activities Of The Program; To Require Each School District To Designate A Regional Coordinator To Assist The Advisor In Meeting Goals, Objectives And Activities; To Require The University Of Mississippi Medical Center To Designate A Staff Member To Act As Project Coordinator Between The Medical Center And The Advisor; To Establish The Dream Makers Trust Fund In The State Treasury To Provide Support To Local School Districts And Schools For Start-up Costs And Costs Associated With Implementing And Operating The Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB197/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0197.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":895845,"bill_number":"HB224","title":"HOPE Program; establish and develop system to re-enroll high school dropouts in programs leading to a high school diploma.","description":"An Act To Establish The Hope And Opportunity Pathways Through Education (hope) Program, To Be Administered By The State Department Of Education; To Provide That The Goal Of The Hope Program Is To Develop A Comprehensive System To Re-enroll High School Dropouts In Programs That Will Enable Them To Earn Their High School Diploma; To Provide That The Hope Program Shall Award Grants To School Districts To Assist In Establishing Instructional Programs And Other Services Designed To Re-enroll High School Dropouts; To Require A Student In The Hope Program Who Wishes To Earn A High School Diploma To Meet The Graduation Requirements Of The Student's District Of Residence; To Provide That In Order To Be Eligible For Funding, A School District Must Develop A Hope Plan Approved By The State Board Of Education; To Provide That A School District May Operate Its Own Program Or Enter Into A Contract With Other Not-for-profit Entities To Operate A Program; To Provide That Hope Program Funding Must Be Distributed Based Upon The Proportion Of Dropouts In The School District To The Total Number Of Dropouts In This State; To Provide That A School District May Receive Adequate Education Program Funds For Students Enrolled In A Hope Program If Certain Criteria Are Met; To Specify Categories Of Programming In The Hope Program; To Specify The Minimum Components For Programs To Be Funded Through The Hope Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB224/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0224.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":895849,"bill_number":"HB302","title":"Open primaries elections; authorize for state, county and municipal offices.","description":"An Act To Abolish Partisan Primaries; To Provide The Time For Holding General And Preferential Elections; To Provide That When Only One Person Has Qualified As A Candidate For An Office, Such Person's Name Shall Be Placed On The General Election Ballot; To Provide That A Preferential Election Shall Be Held Three Weeks Before The General Election And The Candidate Who Receives A Majority Of The Votes Cast For Such Office Shall Have Only His Or Her Name Placed On The General Election Ballot; To Provide That When No Candidate Receives A Majority Of The Votes Cast In The Preferential Election For An Office, That The Two Candidates Who Receive The Highest Number Of Votes In The Preferential Election Shall Have Their Names Placed On The General Election Ballot As Candidates For Such Office; To Provide The Procedure To Follow In Case Of Ties; To Provide The Manner For Qualifying As A Candidate For Public Office; To Provide For The Printing Of Necessary Ballots; To Amend Sections 21-7-7, 21-8-7, 21-9-15, 21-9-17, 21-15-1, 21-31-27, 23-15-11, 23-15-21, 23-15-31, 23-15-37, 23-15-129, 23-15-153, 23-15-173, 23-15-197, 23-15-213, 23-15-239, 23-15-240, 23-15-266, 23-15-271, 23-15-313, 23-15-367, 23-15-375, 23-15-401, 23-15-403, 23-15-411, 23-15-423, 23-15-463, 23-15-465, 23-15-469, 23-15-507, 23-15-511, 23-15-513, 23-15-523, 23-15-531.4, 23-15-531.6, 23-15-531.7, 23-15-541, 23-15-557, 23-15-559, 23-15-561, 23-15-573, 23-15-593, 23-15-595, 23-15-601, 23-15-605, 23-15-673, 23-15-687, 23-15-692, 23-15-713, 23-15-755, 23-15-771, 23-15-801, 23-15-807, 23-15-811, 23-15-833, 23-15-859, 23-15-873, 23-15-881, 23-15-885, 23-15-891, 23-15-899, 23-15-911, 23-15-951, 23-15-961, 23-15-963, 23-15-973, 23-15-1065, 23-15-1081, 23-15-1085, 23-15-1087, 23-15-1089, 23-15-1091, 23-15-1093, 23-15-1095, 23-15-1097, 25-4-3, 65-1-3, 79-19-21, 79-19-27, 95-1-5, 97-13-18 And 97-13-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Bring Forward Section 23-15-575, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Repeal Section 23-15-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Preparation, Use And Revision Of Primary Election Pollbooks; To Repeal Section 23-15-171, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Dates Of Municipal Primary Elections; To Repeal Section 23-15-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Date Of State, District And County Primary Elections; To Repeal Sections 23-15-263, 23-15-265, 23-15-267, 23-15-291 Through 23-15-311, 23-15-317, 23-15-319, 23-15-331, 23-15-333 And 23-15-335, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Duties Of The State Executive Committee And County Executive Committees In Primary Elections, Provide For The Qualification Of Candidates For Party Primary Elections, And Provide For The Conduct Of Party Primary Elections; To Repeal Sections 23-15-359, 23-15-361 And 23-15-363, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Contents Of General Election Ballots; To Repeal Sections 23-15-597 And 23-15-599, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Canvass Of Returns And Announcement Of Vote By The County Executive Committees In Primary Elections And Require The State Executive Committee To Transmit To The Secretary Of State A Tabulated Statement Of The Party Vote For Certain Offices; To Repeal Section 23-15-841, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Primary Elections For The Nomination Of Candidates To Fill Vacancies In County And County District Offices; To Repeal Sections 23-15-921 Through 23-15-941, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Procedures For Contests Of Primary Elections; To Repeal Section 23-15-1031, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Date Of Primary Elections For Congressmen And United States Senators; To Repeal Section 23-15-1063, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prohibits Unregistered Political Parties From Conducting Primary Elections; To Repeal Section 23-15-1083, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires That Certain Congressional Primaries Be Held On The Same Day As The Presidential Preference Primary; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB302/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0302.xml","sponsor":"William Shirley"},
{"bill_id":895852,"bill_number":"HB291","title":"Family dynamics; include in public school curriculum as a required component.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All Local School Districts To Provide Programs Of Education In Home Economics/family Dynamics To Students In Grades 7 Through 9; To Require Course Work To Include Instruction In Birth To Age Three Development, Financial Management And Household Finances, And Teen Pregnancy Prevention; To Require That The Curriculum And Coursework Focus On The Role Of The Family By Addressing Concerns Of The Community And Global Society By Coordinating With National Family Career And Community Leaders Of America (fccla) Programs; To Amend Section 37-13-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That State Funding For Home Economics/family Dynamics Be Included In The Adequate Education Appropriation For Each Appropriate Year; To Amend Section 37-13-171, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Components Of Abstinence-only Education Or Abstinence-plus Education Curriculum May Be Used By Instructors Of Home Economics/family Dynamics To Satisfy The Course Requirements For Instruction On Teen Pregnancy Prevention; To Bring Forward Section 37-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB291/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0291.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":895856,"bill_number":"HB278","title":"Financial Transparency in Education Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Financial Transparency In Education Act; To Require Each Local Education Provider In The State To Create And Maintain A Searchable Expenditure And Revenue Website That Includes Detailed Data On All Monies Received And Expended In The Local School District; To Require Each Local Education Provider To Maintain The Data In An Easily Accessible, Searchable And Downloadable Format, And To Post Comprehensive Figures On Total Expenditures And Per-pupil Spending; To Require Each Local Education Provider To Submit The Summary Data To The State To Be Aggregated And Made Available Online; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB278/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0278.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":895859,"bill_number":"HB95","title":"Country of Origin Labels; clarify labeling of covered commodities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 69-1-305, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify How A Retailer Is Required To Label The Country Of Origin On Covered Commodities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB95/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0095.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":895863,"bill_number":"HB254","title":"Compulsory School Attendance Law; lower mandatory age to five years.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"compulsory-school-age Child\" To Include Children Who Attain The Age Of Five Years On Or Before September 1 Under The Compulsory School Attendance Law; To Amend Sections 37-7-339 And 37-41-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB254/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0254.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":895867,"bill_number":"HB311","title":"Public school employees; expand requirements and flexibility in sharing results of criminal background checks for employment.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-9-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Fingerprinting And Criminal Records Background Checks For Individuals Seeking Employment With A Public School District; To Provide That The Results Of Criminal Background Checks Performed By A School District May Be Shared With Licensed Childcare Facilities Upon The Request Of The Individual Subject To The Check Upon Making Application Of Employment With Such Facility; To Amend Section 43-20-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB311/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0311.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":895870,"bill_number":"HB70","title":"Private correctional facilities; make subject to purchasing laws and Personal Service Contract Review Board.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 47-5-1211 And 47-4-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That All Contracts For Services For Private Correctional Facilities Shall Be Subject To The Purchasing Laws; To Amend Section 31-7-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"agency\" To Include The Correctional Facilities Under The Public Purchasing Laws; To Amend Sections 25-9-120, 25-1-100, 25-61-9 And 27-104-155, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Such Correctional Facilities Shall Be Considered An Agency For Purposes Of Being Subject To Review By The Personal Service Contract Review Board; To Amend Section 5-3-72, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Certain Performance Evaluation And Expenditure Review (peer) Evaluation Shall Include Such Facilities During Its Biennial Review Pertaining To Procurement Processes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB70/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0070.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":895874,"bill_number":"HB35","title":"State inmate eligible for release, certain; require to receive certain notification regarding searches after inmate is released.","description":"An Act To Require That An Inmate Be Given Notification Of Certain Terms Upon His Or Her Release If Such Inmate Is Eligible For Parole, Post-release Supervision Or Probation; To Provide That The Notification Must Contain Information Regarding The Time Period Of Supervision, Conditions For Which An Inmate May Be Returned To Prison And Conditions Upon Which An Inmate's Person, Residence Or Vehicle May Be Searched By Any Law Enforcement Officer; To Require The Department Of Corrections To List The Released Inmate On The National Crime Index Computer For Certain Purposes; To Amend Sections 47-7-34, 47-7-35, 47-7-47, 47-7-3 And 47-7-33.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB35/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0035.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":895878,"bill_number":"HB263","title":"Anti-bullying Law; revise provisions for required establishment of policies for by school districts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-11-67, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Conduct That Is Considered Being Bullying Behavior; To Amend Section 37-11-69, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions To Be Included In A School Districts' Anti-bullying Policies; To Require School Districts To Post The Proper Procedure For Reporting Bullying On Their Internet Website; To Amend Sections 37-3-101 And 37-3-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Local School Districts To Adopt A Policy On Student Suicide Prevention, To Prescribe Standards For The Required Policy And To Authorize The State Department Of Education And The State Department Of Mental Health To Develop In-service Training Standards For Suicide Prevention Education; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB263/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0263.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":895881,"bill_number":"HB74","title":"Gaming; create state lottery to fund higher education after statewide election approves lottery.","description":"An Act To Provide For A Statewide Special Election For The Purpose Of Allowing The Electorate To Vote On The Issue Of Establishing A State Lottery As A Form Of Legalized Gaming In The State Of Mississippi; To Set The Date Of June 6, 2017, For The Statewide Special Election; To Require The Secretary Of State To Provide The Ballots To The Election Commissioners Of Each County; To Require That Any Individual Or Political Committee Making Certain Contributions Or Expenditures In Support Of A State Lottery Must File Certain Reports Disclosing Those Contributions And Expenditures; To Establish The \"mississippi Lottery For Education\" If The Election Allows It; To Create A State Lottery To Fund The Mississippi Hope Scholarship Trust Fund; To Provide That The State Lottery Shall Be Administered By The Mississippi Gaming Commission; To Provide The Powers And Duties Of The Mississippi Gaming Commission Regarding The State Lottery; To Create The Mississippi Hope Scholarship Trust Fund To Provide That A Percentage Of The Proceeds Collected From The Sale Of Lottery Tickets Within A County Shall Be Distributed To That County; To Provide That, After Deducting Certain Administrative And Prize Expenses, The Remainder Of The Net Proceeds Shall Be Deposited Into The Mississippi Hope Scholarship Trust Fund; To Amend Sections 23-15-351, 23-15-355, 23-15-805, 37-106-5, 67-1-71, 75-76-3, 75-76-5, 97-33-9, 97-33-11, 97-33-13, 97-33-21, 97-33-23, 97-33-31, 97-33-33, 97-33-35, 97-33-37, 97-33-39, 97-33-41, 97-33-43, 97-33-45, 97-33-47 And 97-33-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB74/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0074.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":895885,"bill_number":"HB88","title":"MS Adult Health and Privacy Act; create.","description":"An Act To Provide That Each Person Who Is Twenty-one Years Of Age Or Older Shall Have The Right To Determine, In Their Sole Discretion, Whether He Or She Will Receive Vaccinations Or Immunizations For Any Disease; To Prohibit Any Person Or Entity, From Requiring Any Such Person To Receive A Vaccination Or Immunization For Any Disease As A Condition Of Employment Or A Condition Of Receiving Any Benefit Or Service; To Prohibit Any Person Or Entity From Using Any Means Of Intimidation Or Threat Of Termination Of Any Such Person's Employment, Or Denial Or Reduction Of Any Benefit Or Service To Any Such Person, Or Disclosure Of Any Such Person's Medical History Or Records To Others, In Order To Cause The Person To Receive A Vaccination Or Immunization For Any Disease; To Amend Section 41-23-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow A Vaccinations Exemption For Philosophical Reason; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB88/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0088.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":895888,"bill_number":"HB189","title":"Youth found with drugs or drug paraphernalia on school property; require to participate in a drug court program.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-23-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If Any Youth Is Found In Possession Of Illegal Drugs Or Drug Paraphernalia On School Property, Then The Youth Shall Be Ordered By A Youth Court Judge To Participate In A Drug Court Program; To Amend Sections 43-21-605, And 9-23-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Previous Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB189/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0189.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":895892,"bill_number":"HB104","title":"Nutritional chart; require to be displayed prominently in school cafeteria.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-137, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require School Cafeterias To Prepare Menus In Strict Compliance With The Federal Nutrition Standards Adopted By The United States Department Of Agriculture For The Child Nutrition School Breakfast And Lunch Programs; To Require Each School Cafeteria To Display Prominently The Nutritional Guide Chart Or The Food Pyramid; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB104/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0104.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":895896,"bill_number":"HB305","title":"Open primaries elections; authorize for state, county and municipal offices.","description":"An Act To Abolish Partisan Primaries; To Provide The Time For Holding General And Preferential Elections; To Provide That When Only One Person Has Qualified As A Candidate For An Office, Such Person's Name Shall Be Placed On The General Election Ballot; To Provide That A Preferential Election Shall Be Held Three Weeks Before The General Election And The Candidate Who Receives A Majority Of The Votes Cast For Such Office Shall Have Only His Or Her Name Placed On The General Election Ballot; To Provide That When No Candidate Receives A Majority Of The Votes Cast In The Preferential Election For An Office, That The Two Candidates Who Receive The Highest Number Of Votes In The Preferential Election Shall Have Their Names Placed On The General Election Ballot As Candidates For Such Office; To Provide The Procedure To Follow In Case Of Ties; To Provide The Manner For Qualifying As A Candidate For Public Office; To Provide For The Printing Of Necessary Ballots; To Amend Sections 21-7-7, 21-8-7, 21-9-15, 21-9-17, 21-15-1, 21-31-27, 23-15-11, 23-15-21, 23-15-31, 23-15-37, 23-15-129, 23-15-153, 23-15-173, 23-15-197, 23-15-213, 23-15-239, 23-15-240, 23-15-266, 23-15-271, 23-15-313, 23-15-367, 23-15-375, 23-15-401, 23-15-403, 23-15-411, 23-15-423, 23-15-463, 23-15-465, 23-15-469, 23-15-507, 23-15-511, 23-15-513, 23-15-523, 23-15-531.4, 23-15-531.6, 23-15-531.7, 23-15-541, 23-15-557, 23-15-559, 23-15-561, 23-15-573, 23-15-593, 23-15-595, 23-15-601, 23-15-605, 23-15-673, 23-15-687, 23-15-692, 23-15-713, 23-15-755, 23-15-771, 23-15-801, 23-15-807, 23-15-811, 23-15-833, 23-15-859, 23-15-873, 23-15-881, 23-15-885, 23-15-891, 23-15-899, 23-15-911, 23-15-951, 23-15-961, 23-15-963, 23-15-1065, 23-15-1081, 23-15-1085, 23-15-1087, 23-15-1089, 23-15-1091, 23-15-1093, 23-15-1095, 23-15-1097, 25-4-3, 65-1-3, 79-19-21, 79-19-27, 95-1-5, 97-13-18 And 97-13-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Bring Forward Section 23-15-575, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Repeal Section 23-15-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Preparation, Use And Revision Of Primary Election Pollbooks; To Repeal Section 23-15-171, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Dates Of Municipal Primary Elections; To Repeal Section 23-15-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Date Of State, District And County Primary Elections; To Repeal Sections 23-15-263, 23-15-265, 23-15-267, 23-15-291 Through 23-15-311, 23-15-317, 23-15-319, 23-15-331, 23-15-333 And 23-15-335, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Duties Of The State Executive Committee And County Executive Committees In Primary Elections, Provide For The Qualification Of Candidates For Party Primary Elections, And Provide For The Conduct Of Party Primary Elections; To Repeal Sections 23-15-359, 23-15-361 And 23-15-363, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Contents Of General Election Ballots; To Repeal Sections 23-15-597 And 23-15-599, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Canvass Of Returns And Announcement Of Vote By The County Executive Committees In Primary Elections And Require The State Executive Committee To Transmit To The Secretary Of State A Tabulated Statement Of The Party Vote For Certain Offices; To Repeal Section 23-15-841, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Primary Elections For The Nomination Of Candidates To Fill Vacancies In County And County District Offices; To Repeal Sections 23-15-921 Through 23-15-941, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Procedures For Contests Of Primary Elections; To Repeal Section 23-15-1031, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Date Of Primary Elections For Congressmen And United States Senators; To Repeal Section 23-15-1063, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prohibits Unregistered Political Parties From Conducting Primary Elections; To Repeal Section 23-15-1083, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires That Certain Congressional Primaries Be Held On The Same Day As The Presidential Preference Primary; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB305/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0305.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Horne"},
{"bill_id":895899,"bill_number":"HB288","title":"Sex education curriculum; revise program to require comprehensive, medically accurate, age and developmentally appropriate material.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-171, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Requirement And Standards Of Curriculum To Be Used In Public School Districts For The Teaching Of Sex Education; To Remove The Requirement That Such Program Be Abstinence-only Or Abstinence-plus Course Of Instruction; To Provide That The Required Policy To Be Adopted To Implement Sex Education Shall Be Comprehensive In Nature And Provide Medically Accurate, Complete, Age And Developmentally Appropriate Information; To Require Policy To Be Available By The Beginning Of The 2017-2018 School Year; To Prescribe What Elements Shall Not Be Included In The Sex Education Curriculum Adopted And Implemented By School Districts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB288/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0288.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":895903,"bill_number":"HB188","title":"\"Mississippi Student Safety Act\"; prevent certain student restraint and seclusion procedures in schools.","description":"An Act Entitled The \"mississippi Student Safety Act\"; To Prevent And Reduce The Use Of Certain Student Restraint And Seclusion Procedures In Public And Private Schools; To Provide Definitions; To Provide Minimum Standards To Prohibit School Personnel From Certain Actions; To Provide Standards For Use Of Exclusion Time-out; To Provide For A State Plan And To Provide Reporting Requirements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB188/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0188.xml","sponsor":"Steve Hopkins"},
{"bill_id":895907,"bill_number":"HB299","title":"Precinct boundaries; prohibit altering for certain time of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-283, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Changes To Precinct Boundaries Until The Legislature Completes Its Redistricting Plan For The House Of Representatives And Senate Districts; To Amend Sections 23-15-281 And 23-15-285, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical Changes; To Amend Sections 19-3-1, 23-15-423, 23-15-463 And 23-15-505, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 21-8-7, 21-9-15 And 23-15-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB299/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0299.xml","sponsor":"William Denny"},
{"bill_id":895910,"bill_number":"HB10","title":"Retail businesses; those that accept credit cards for payment shall have cameras to record persons using the cards.","description":"An Act To Require Owners Of Retail Businesses That Accept The Use Of Credit Or Debit Cards For Payment For The Consumer Goods Or Services Sold By The Business To Have Cameras Located At The Card Processing Equipment To Record The Persons Who Use The Credit Or Debit Cards With That Equipment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB10/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0010.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":895914,"bill_number":"HB50","title":"Transient vendors; delete exemption for certain sales from requirement for license as.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-85-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Exemption For Sales Of Goods, Wares, Services Or Merchandise By Sample, Catalogue Or Brochure For Future Delivery From The Requirement For Licensure As A Transient Vendor; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB50/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0050.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":895917,"bill_number":"HB155","title":"Crisis intervention centers; require to establish one in Hinds County, and direct Legislature to fully fund all centers.","description":"An Act To Direct The State Department Of Mental Health To Establish A Crisis Intervention Center In Hinds County; To Direct The Legislature To Appropriate Sufficient Funds To The Department Annually For The Department To Be Able To Contract With Suitable Entities To Provide Proper Staffing And Services For All Of The Beds In Each Of The Crisis Intervention Centers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB155/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0155.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":895921,"bill_number":"HB113","title":"Medicaid; expand eligibility under federal health care reform law.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Medicaid Coverage For Individuals Who Are Under 65 Years Of Age, Are Not Pregnant, Are Not Entitled To Or Enrolled For Medicare Benefits And Whose Income Is Not More Than 133% Of The Federal Poverty Level, As Authorized Under The Federal Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB113/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0113.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":895925,"bill_number":"HB316","title":"School boards; elect all at statewide general or presidential election for four-year term.","description":"An Act To Codify New Section 37-6-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Election Of All School Board Members At The Same Time As The Presidential Or General Statewide Elections, Beginning In November 2019 Or 2020 As Determined By Trustee District; To Provide That The Terms Of Office Of All School Board Members Shall Be Four Years; To Provide For Nominating Petitions To Run For The Office Of School Board And To Require A Uniform Number Of Signatures On Petitions Of Nomination; To Provide The Procedure For Filling Vacancies In The Office Of School Board Members; To Amend Sections 37-5-1, 37-5-3, 37-5-7, 37-5-9, 37-5-19, 37-7-203, 37-7-207, 37-7-221 And 37-7-703, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; To Repeal Section 37-5-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires The Election Of The County Board Of Education Members From Territory Outside The Four Municipal Separate School Districts In A Certain County; To Bring Forward Section 37-7-104, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires The Consolidation Of Certain County School Districts Under Conservatorship, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 37-7-104.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires The Administrative Consolidation Of Certain School Districts In Bolivar County, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Sections 37-7-104.2, 37-7-104.3 And 37-7-104.4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Require The Administrative Consolidation Of All School Districts In Certain Counties, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; To Bring Forward Sections 37-7-104.5, 37-7-104.6 And 37-7-104.7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Require The Administrative Consolidation Of All School Districts In Certain Counties, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB316/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0316.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":895928,"bill_number":"HB46","title":"WMAs; authorize commission to establish certain areas within for hunting deer and wild hogs with dogs during regulated seasons.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-7-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Mississippi Commission On Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks To Designate Certain Sections Within Selected Wildlife Management Areas As Zones For Hunting Deer With Dogs During Any Regulated Deer Season; To Amend Section 49-7-31.5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Commission To Designate Certain Sections Within Selected Wildlife Management Areas As Zones For Hunting Wild Hogs With Dogs; To Require Hunters When Hunting Wild Hogs During Any Season Established By The Commission For Hunting Deer On Wildlife Management Areas, To Wear In Full View At Least Five Hundred Square Inches Of Solid Unbroken Fluorescent Orange; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB46/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0046.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":895932,"bill_number":"HB110","title":"Radar; authorize sheriff and deputy sheriffs to use on county roads to enforce speed limits.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-519, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Sheriff And His Deputies In Any County To Use Radar Speed Detection Equipment Upon The Public Streets, Roads And Highways Of The County Lying Outside Of The Limits Of Any Incorporated Municipality; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB110/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0110.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":895935,"bill_number":"HB56","title":"Proclamation of a local emergency; allow boards of supervisors to authorize certain county officials to declare.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 33-15-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow A County Official, Who Is Authorized By The Board Of Supervisors, To Proclaim A Local Emergency With Ratification Of Such Proclamation By The Board Of Supervisors; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB56/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0056.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":895939,"bill_number":"HB33","title":"Department of Corrections; require to provide certain notice to certain city before offender is released.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-177, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Corrections To Provide The City Of Jackson Certain Notice Before An Offender Is Released To The City; To Authorize The Department Of Corrections To Establish A Certain Pilot Program With The City Concerning Offender Re-entry; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB33/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0033.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":895943,"bill_number":"HB290","title":"Trimester School Year Pilot Program; establish.","description":"An Act To Require The State Board Of Education To Establish A Trimester School Year Pilot Program; To Require The Board To Select Up To Twelve School Districts For Participation In The Program; To Require The Board To Report To The Chairmen Of The Education Committees Before January 1, 2020, On The Results Of The Pilot Program And The Desirability Of Implementing A Trimester Calendar In All Mississippi School Districts; To Require The Board To Establish The Annual School Calendar, Which Must Be No Less Than 225 Days, For School Districts Participating In The Pilot Program; To Prescribe The Core Curriculum For Students In School Districts Participating In The Pilot Program; To Require The Board To Increase The Adequate Education Program Allotment To School Districts Participating In The Pilot Program; To Amend Section 37-13-67, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB290/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0290.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":895946,"bill_number":"HB13","title":"Mortgages; establish alternative foreclosure procedures giving borrowers a chance to modify their loans first.","description":"An Act To Establish, As An Alternative To Any Other Foreclosure Procedure Authorized By Law, Procedures For The Foreclosure Of Mortgages By Advertisement Under Which A Borrower Must Be Given An Opportunity To Meet With A Lender Regarding Modification Of A Mortgage Loan On A Principal Residence Before Foreclosure Proceedings May Be Begun; To Prohibit A Party From Beginning Foreclosure Proceedings By Advertisement If The Prescribed Procedures Have Not Been Followed Or The Applicable Time Limits Have Not Expired, Or If The Parties Have Agreed To Modify The Loan And The Borrower Is Not In Default; To Require A Foreclosing Party, Before Proceeding With A Foreclosure Sale By Advertisement, To Mail To The Borrower A Written Notice Containing Specified Information, Including The Name Of A Designated Contact Person Who Will Have The Authority To Make Modification Agreements And A List Of Approved Housing Counselors; To Allow The Borrower To Bring An Action To Enjoin The Foreclosure If The Required Notice Was Not Served; To Require The Borrower To Contact A Housing Counselor If He Or She Wishes To Work Out A Modification, And Require The Counselor To Schedule A Meeting With The Designated Contact Person; To Provide That Foreclosure Proceedings May Not Be Begun Until 90 Days After The Notice Was Sent, If The Borrower Requests A Meeting; To Require The Borrower, The Designated Person, Or The Housing Counselor To Calculate A Modified Payment If The Meeting Does Not Result In An Agreement; To Require The Mississippi Home Corporation To Prepare A List Of Approved Housing Counselors; To Amend Sections 89-1-55 And 89-1-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB13/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0013.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":895950,"bill_number":"HB133","title":"Sales tax; increase diversion to municipalities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Percentage Of Total Sales Tax Revenue Collected On Business Activities In Municipalities That Is Diverted To Municipalities Within The State; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB133/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0133.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":895954,"bill_number":"HB185","title":"Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act; create under authority of Insurance Commissioner.","description":"An Act To Create The \"unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act\"; To Set Forth Standards For The Investigation And Disposition Of Claims Arising Under Policies Or Certificates Of Insurance; To Provide Definitions Of Unfair Claims Practices; To Provide Hearing Procedures; To Provide Penalties For Violations Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB185/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0185.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":895957,"bill_number":"HB180","title":"Industrial hemp; legalize and regulate for certain purposes.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Growing And Handling Of Industrial Hemp; To Define Certain Terms; To Require The Licensing Of Hemp Growers By The Department Of Agriculture And Commerce; To Require Record Keeping, Seed Retention And Inspections; To Provide For Fees For Licensing; To Provide For The Revocation Of Licenses And Imposition Of Civil Penalties For Violations Of This Act; To Amend Sections 41-29-113 And 69-1-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB180/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0180.xml","sponsor":"Joel Bomgar"},
{"bill_id":895961,"bill_number":"HB120","title":"Medicaid; require Governor and Division of Medicaid to negotiate to obtain federal waiver to expand Medicaid coverage.","description":"An Act To Direct The Governor And The Division Of Medicaid To Enter Into Negotiations With The Federal Government To Obtain A Waiver Of Applicable Provisions Of The Medicaid Laws And Regulations To Create A Plan To Allow The Expansion Of Medicaid Coverage In Mississippi; To Specify The Provisions That The Governor And The Division Shall Seek To Have Included In The Waiver Plan; To Provide That If A Waiver Is Obtained To Allow The Expansion Of Medicaid Coverage, The Division Shall Amend The State Plan To Include The Provisions Authorized In The Waiver And Shall Begin Implementing The Plan Authorized By The Waiver; To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB120/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0120.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":895964,"bill_number":"HB166","title":"Juvenile detention centers; require a certain number of hours of daily education and prohibit use of solitary confinement.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-321, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Juvenile Detention Centers From Utilizing Solitary Confinement For Youth Housed In The Centers; To Provide That The Extended Detention Education Program, That Is Provided To Youth In Such Centers, Shall Be Held For A Minimum Of Six Hours Per Day, Excluding Legal Holidays And Weekends; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB166/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0166.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":895968,"bill_number":"HB280","title":"School district accreditation; require compliance with constitutional provisions and state laws as a minimum requirement for.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 37-17-5.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All School Districts, As A Minimum Requirement For Accreditation, To Be In Compliance With Applicable Provisions Of The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, The Mississippi Code Of 1972 And Any Other State Law Relating To School Districts; To Establish A Process For The State Department Of Education To Receive And Investigate Complaints Of Alleged Violations Before The Matter Is Referred To The State Board Of Education And The Commission On School Accreditation; To Authorize The Board And Commission To Take Action Against A School District, Including Withdrawal Of Accreditation, When The District Fails To Remedy The Violations; To Bring Forward Sections 37-17-5 And 37-17-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Appeals Process And Procedure Followed By The Commission When School Districts Not Meeting Accreditation Standards Fail To Take Corrective Action, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB280/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0280.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":895972,"bill_number":"HB212","title":"Undocumented students; allow to attend college at in-state tuition rates subject to certain conditions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-103-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Eligibility For In-state Tuition For Certain Students Without Documented Immigration Status And Persons Holding A Student Or Other Temporary Visa To Attend State-supported Institutions Of Higher Learning And Community And Junior Colleges; To Require Those Persons To Meet Certain Criteria Before Becoming Eligible For In-state Tuition; To Provide That This Act Shall Not Be Construed As Conferring Domiciliary Status On Those Persons Or As The Procedure By Which Those Persons May Establish Domicile; To Provide That Students Provided Eligibility Under This Act For In-state Tuition Shall Be Entitled To The Same Rights And Benefits As Other Eligible Students; To Amend Sections 37-103-7 And 37-103-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB212/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0212.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":895975,"bill_number":"HB191","title":"State Superintendent of Public Education; require Governor to appoint from candidates recommended by the State Board of Education.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-3-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, If House Concurrent Resolution No. 191, 2017 Regular Session, Is Ratified By The Electorate, To Require The Governor, Rather Than The State Board Of Education, To Appoint The State Superintendent Of Public Education From Candidates Recommended By The Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB191/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0191.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":895979,"bill_number":"HB203","title":"Ad valorem taxes; delete school board's authority to increase more than 2% without referendum approval.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-57-104, 37-57-105 And 37-57-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Authority Of School Boards To Increase Ad Valorem Taxes Levied For School District Purposes By More Than Two Percent Over The Amount Levied In The Preceding Year Absent Approval By A Majority Vote In A Referendum On The Proposed Tax Increase; To Amend Section 27-39-207, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB203/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0203.xml","sponsor":"William Shirley"},
{"bill_id":895983,"bill_number":"HB251","title":"Election Contest; clarify procedure that governs for party nominees.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-961, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Which Provision Of Law Regulates Election Contests Of Party Nominees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB251/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0251.xml","sponsor":"Willie Perkins"},
{"bill_id":895986,"bill_number":"HB82","title":"Mississippi Prison Industries; require to pay inmates federal minimum wage for inmate labor.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-555, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Prison Industries To Pay Wages At The Federal Minimum Wage Rate To Inmates Who Are Used For Labor; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB82/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0082.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":895990,"bill_number":"HB126","title":"Tuition; waive at universities and colleges for children of Mississippi service members killed in action.","description":"An Act To Provide For The Waiver Of Tuition, Required Fees And Housing Costs At The State Institutions Of Higher Learning And Community And Junior Colleges For The Children Of Mississippi Service Members Of The United States Armed Forces Who Were Killed In The Line Of Duty Or Died As The Immediate Result Of A Service-connected Disability As Determined By The United States Department Of Veterans Affairs; To Require Applications For A Waiver To Include Documentation Concerning The Deceased Veteran's Death; To Provide That Tuition May Be Waived For Both Full-time And Part-time Students; To Provide That The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning Shall Be The Administering Agency Of The Tuition Waiver Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB126/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0126.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":895993,"bill_number":"HB115","title":"Medicaid; children under age 18 in foster care are eligible for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Children Under Eighteen Years Old For Whom The Department Of Human Services Has Custody And Financial Responsibility Who Are In Foster Care Shall Be Eligible For Medicaid, As Well As Those Children Eighteen Years Or Older; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB115/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0115.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":895997,"bill_number":"HB154","title":"Performance-based funding; revise manner of funding school districts based on student performance and revisions to base student cost under MAEP.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-19-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Performance-based Funding Program In Order To Provide Greater Funding To School Districts Evidencing The Greatest Levels Of Growth And Proficiency; To Prescribe The Factors To Be Used In Determining Growth Incentive Awards; To Amend Section 37-151-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Maep Formula To Reflect The Funding Mechanism To Be Used In Determining The Base Student Cost And The Base Program Cost For Calculating Allocation To School Districts Evidencing The Greatest Levels Of Growth And Proficiency; To Provide That Beginning With Fiscal Year 2018, The Base Student Cost Shall Be Used In Calculating The Award Amount Under The School District Recognition Program In Addition To The Weighted Formula Developed By The State Department Of Education To Award Funding Points To Districts For Students Determined To Be Most At Risk Who Evidence Greatest Level Of Academic Growth And Proficiency; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB154/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0154.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":896001,"bill_number":"HB169","title":"Workers' Compensation; increase maximum total recovery and remove cap on permanent total disability compensation.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 71-3-13, 71-3-17, 71-3-21 And 71-3-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Maximum Total Compensation That An Employee May Recover Under The Workers' Compensation Law, And To Provide That Compensation For Permanent Total Disability Shall Be Paid To The Employee Until His Death; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB169/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0169.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":896004,"bill_number":"HB77","title":"Case plans for nonviolent inmates; require certain programs be placed within.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-3.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Case Plans Of Inmates Who Have Committed Nonviolent Offenses Shall Contain Certain Programs For Rehabilitative Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB77/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0077.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":896008,"bill_number":"HB178","title":"Drug overdose; authorize cities and counties to utilize naloxone to reverse.","description":"An Act To Authorize Any Municipality, County Or Political Subdivision To Allow Its Law Enforcement Officers To Use Naloxone Or A Similar Product To Reverse The Effects Of A Drug Overdose While Acting In The Performance Of Their Official Duties As Law Enforcement Officers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB178/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0178.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":896012,"bill_number":"HB80","title":"Conjugal visits; require Department of Corrections to provide for married inmates.","description":"An Act To Require The Department Of Corrections To Provide Conjugal Visitation For Any Eligible Married Offender Who Is Committed To The Custody Of The Department Of Corrections And To Provide Certain Definitions To Amend Section 47-5-95, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB80/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0080.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":896015,"bill_number":"HB148","title":"Sales tax; create diversion to counties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Eighteen And One-half Percent Of The Sales Tax Revenue Collected From Business Activities Outside The Municipalities In A County Shall Be Paid To The County; To Amend Section 27-65-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB148/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0148.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":896019,"bill_number":"HB218","title":"First Grade; allow any child who turns six during calendar year to start at the beginning of school year.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-15-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Any Student Who Reaches The Age Of Six Before December 31 Of Any Calendar Year To Enroll In First Grade At The Start Of The School Year During Which He Attains The Age Of Six; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB218/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0218.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896022,"bill_number":"HB207","title":"Dating violence; require school district to adopt policy and educate students on.","description":"An Act To Require School Districts To Adopt A Dating Violence Policy And To Incorporate Instruction On The Policy And On Healthy Relationships In Mandatory Courses; To Require The State Board Of Education To Adopt A Model Dating Violence Policy That May Be Used By The Various School Boards In Developing Their Policies; To Require Each School District To Include The Dating Violence Policy In The District's Code Of Student Conduct; To Amend Section 37-11-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB207/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0207.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":896026,"bill_number":"HB161","title":"Child Care Advisory Council; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Child Care Advisory Council To Advise The Department Of Human Services Division Of Early Childhood Care And Development On The Development Of The Child Care And Development Block Grant State Plan; To Provide The Membership Of The Council; To Provide The Terms Of The Members; To Provide Procedures For Calling And Holding Meetings; To Provide The Duties Of The Council; To Require The Council To Submit A Report Of Its Findings To The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB161/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0161.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":896030,"bill_number":"HB309","title":"Physical Therapy Licensure Compact; create.","description":"An Act To Enact Into Law The Physical Therapy Licensure Compact And Provide That The State Of Mississippi Enters The Compact With Other States That Join In The Compact; To Amend Sections 73-23-33, 73-23-35, 73-23-39, 73-23-43, 73-23-47, 73-23-59 And 73-23-64, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 73-23-49 And 73-23-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB309/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0309.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":896033,"bill_number":"HB8","title":"Minimum wage; establish at $9.00 and set requirements for exemptions and overtime.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Minimum Wage Law\"; To Establish The State Minimum Wage At Nine Dollars Per Hour; To Provide That Employers With Tipped Employees Are Exempt From The Requirement To Pay The State Minimum Wage; To Establish Guidelines For Employees Entitled To Overtime Pay; To Bring Forward Sections 7-7-204, 17-1-51, 23-15-239, 25-3-40, 37-7-307, 57-34-5, 85-3-4, 97-3-54.4 And 99-19-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB8/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0008.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":896037,"bill_number":"HB140","title":"Tax increment financing; clarify what constitutes cost of a redevelopment project under.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-45-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Cost Of A Redevelopment Project Under The Tax Increment Financing Act Includes The Cost Associated With The Operation And Maintenance Of Certain Property Rights To Real Property That May Have Been Purchased By A Municipality For The Project, As May Be Authorized In The Applicable Redevelopment Plan; To Amend Sections 21-45-11 And 21-45-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB140/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0140.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":896040,"bill_number":"HB17","title":"Mississippi On-Farm Sales and Food Freedom Act; enact to provide greater autonomy to private agricultural producers.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi On-farm Sales And Food Freedom Act; To Define Terms Used Herein; To Prohibit Any County, Municipality Or Other Political Subdivision Of This State From Regulating Certain Practices Involved In The Production Of Agricultural Or Farm Products On Any Private Property; To Prohibit Any County, Municipality Or Other Political Subdivision From Restricting The Retail Sale Or Distribution Of Unprocessed Agricultural Or Farm Products Grown Or Raised In This State Directly From The Producer To The Consumer; To Prohibit Any County, Municipality Or Other Political Subdivision From Requiring Any Permit For The Growing Or Raising Of Agricultural Products On Certain Properties When Those Products Are Used For Noncommercial Purposes; To Provide The Provisions Of This Act Shall Not Be Construed To Give Individual Rights To Supersede Any Local Zoning Ordinance Or Nuisance Law; To Require Agricultural Or Farm Products Sold Under The Provisions Of This Act To Be Clearly Marked And Labeled With A Warning In The Form Of A \"buyers Beware Label\" Outlining The Inherent Risk Associated With Consuming Unprocessed Products; To Amend Section 75-31-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions Relating To The Incidental Sales Of Raw Milk Or Raw Milk Products To Include Milk Produced From Cows; To Amend Section 69-3-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB17/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0017.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":896044,"bill_number":"HB172","title":"Workers' Compensation Law; increase maximum total recovery under to 520 weeks.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 71-3-13, 71-3-17, 71-3-21 And 71-3-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Maximum Total Compensation That A Person May Recover Under The Workers' Compensation Law To 520 Weeks; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB172/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0172.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":896048,"bill_number":"HB243","title":"Tax preparers; require to have certain amount of errors and omissions coverage.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-33-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Every Person Or Firm In The State Of Mississippi Who Is Not A Certified Public Accountant And Who Files Federal And State Tax Returns On Behalf Of A Client To Carry Errors And Omissions Insurance Coverage In An Amount Of At Least One Hundred Thousand Dollars Per Occurrence That Covers Every Person Associated Or Registered With The Person Or Firm; To Amend Section 73-33-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State Board Of Public Accountancy To Adopt Rules And Regulations Requiring Proof Of Such Errors And Omissions Insurance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB243/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0243.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":896051,"bill_number":"HB283","title":"Exceptional children; require school districts to develop policy for the discipline of.","description":"An Act To Require Local School Districts To Develop A Policy To Address The Proper Procedure For The Administration Of Disciplinary Action To Students Who Meet The Definition Of An Exceptional Child; To Provide That Such Policy Shall Not Conflict With The Provision Established Under The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (idea); To Prescribe The Minimum Requirements For The Discipline Policy Adopted By School Districts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB283/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0283.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":896055,"bill_number":"HB119","title":"Medicaid; expand eligibility under federal health care reform law.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Medicaid Coverage For Individuals Who Are Under 65 Years Of Age, Are Not Pregnant, Are Not Entitled To Or Enrolled For Medicare Benefits And Whose Income Is Not More Than 133% Of The Federal Poverty Level, As Authorized Under The Federal Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB119/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0119.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896059,"bill_number":"HB125","title":"Community colleges; county taxes collected for shall be transmitted directly to instead of to chancery clerk.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-29-143, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Tax Collector Of Each County Belonging To A Community College District Shall Transmit The Revenues From Taxes Levied By The County For The Community College District Directly To The Public Depository Of The Community College District Instead Of To The Chancery Clerk; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB125/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0125.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":896062,"bill_number":"HB20","title":"Highways; add segments of certain roads within the corporate limits of the City of Jackson to the state highway system.","description":"An Act To Add U.s. Highway 49 Within The Corporate Limits Of The City Of Jackson To The State Highway System; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB20/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0020.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":896066,"bill_number":"HB194","title":"\"Health Careers Academy\"; create for students in Grades 9 through 12.","description":"An Act To Require The State Department Of Education And The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Establish And Implement A Program Known As The \"health Careers Academy\" For Public School Students In Grades 9 Through 12; To Provide That The Purpose Of The Academy Will Be To Stimulate Interest In Science, Mathematics, Language Arts, Critical Thinking And Health Care Professions; To Require The Academy To Be Conducted As A Six-week Nonresidential Summer Program At The University Of Mississippi Medical Center; To Require The State Department Of Education And The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Jointly Develop The Criteria And Process To Be Used In A Random Selection Of Candidates; To Require That The Criteria And Process Used Be Nondiscriminatory In Nature; To Prescribe The Eligibility Requirements For Participation In The Academy; To Prescribe The Components To Be Included In The Academy; To Require The Academy To Provide Full-day Instruction During The Course Of The Program; To Require Participating Students To Complete Certain Tasks And Research Projects; To Limit Participation In The Academy To Mississippi Residents In Grades 9 Through 12 Who Attend A Public School; To Require Eligible Persons To Submit An Application For Participation To The State Department Of Education; To Require The Department To Make The Applications Available To All School Districts By A Certain Date And To Establish The Deadline For Acceptance Of Applications; To Require The Department To Forward The Completed Applications To The Vice Chancellor For Health Affairs At The University Of Mississippi Medical Center At The Closing Date For Acceptance Of Applications; To Provide An Incentive In The Form Of A Stipend For Students Completing The Academy; To Establish The Health Careers Academy Trust Fund In The State Treasury To Provide Support To Local School Districts And The University Of Mississippi Medical Center For Start-up Costs And Costs Associated With Implementing And Operating The Academy; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB194/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0194.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896069,"bill_number":"HB2","title":"Motorcycles; allow to proceed through red light if green light is not triggered.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-309, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Motorcycles To Proceed Through Intersections Or Make A Turn When Stopped At A Red Light And It Does Not Trigger The Sensor For A Green Light; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB2/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0002.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":896073,"bill_number":"HB106","title":"DHS; seek federal waivers to require SNAP recipients to present photo ID when making purchases.","description":"An Act To Direct The Mississippi Department Of Human Services To Seek Federal Waivers Necessary To Require Recipients Of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (snap) Benefits To Present Photo Identification When The Recipient Uses His Or Her Snap Electronic Benefits Transfer Card To Make A Purchase; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB106/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0106.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":896077,"bill_number":"HB27","title":"Traffic signal lights; direct MDOT to install and operate at certain intersection in DeSoto County.","description":"An Act To Require The Mississippi Transportation Commission To Have The Mississippi Department Of Transportation Install, Operate, Maintain, Control And Have Full Jurisdiction Over Traffic Signal Lights At The Intersection Of Mississippi Highway 305 And Bethel Road In Desoto County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB27/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0027.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":896080,"bill_number":"HB303","title":"Election; require Secretary of State to authorize early voting for overseas military.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-169.4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Create Rules And Regulations That Allow Uniformed Services Voters To Vote Early For Elections, Special Elections And Run-offs; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-677, 23-15-693, 23-15-699 And 23-15-701, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Election Procedures For Uniformed Services And Overseas Voters; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB303/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0303.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":896084,"bill_number":"HB45","title":"Inmate collect phone calls; require rates to be set at a certain flat rate.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-158, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Corrections To Establish A Certain Flat Rate With Its Telephone Service Provider For Telephone Collect Calls That Are Made By Inmates; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB45/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0045.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896088,"bill_number":"HB30","title":"Driver's license; revise requirements and create certificate for driving.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 63-1-13 And 63-1-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Additional Training Of Driver's License Personnel; To Amend Section 63-1-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Requirement That An Applicant For A Driver's License Present Their Social Security Number To The Department Of Public Safety Shall Not Be Applicable To A Person Who Files An Affidavit With The Department Affirming That They Have Never Been Issued A Social Security Number; To Amend Section 63-1-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe The Types Of Documents That An Applicant For A Mississippi Driver's License May Provide To The Driver's License Examiner In Order To Show Proof Of Residence; To Create New Section 63-1-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Certificate For Driving; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB30/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0030.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":896091,"bill_number":"HB167","title":"Health insurance policies; require coverage for certain obesity treatments.","description":"An Act To Require That Certain Insurance Policies And Contracts Shall Provide Coverage For Obesity Treatment For An Individual Who Has A Body Mass Index That Is Thirty Percent Or More Above His Or Her Ideal Body Weight And When A Written Order Is Provided By A Physician That States The Treatment Is Medically Necessary; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB167/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0167.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":896095,"bill_number":"HB37","title":"Joint state-county work program; require DOC to utilize under certain circumstances.","description":"An Act To Create A Section To Prohibit The Commissioner Of The Department Of Corrections From Housing Offenders In Private Correctional Facilities Unless The Commissioner Allows A Certain Number Of Inmates To Participate In Joint State-county Work Programs; To Amend Sections 47-4-1 And 47-4-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB37/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0037.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":896098,"bill_number":"SC503","title":"Commend Brigadier General J. Roy Robinson (retired) of Meridian as new President of the National Guard Association of United States.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Brigadier General J. Roy Robinson (retired) Of Meridian, Mississippi, As The New President Of The National Guard Association Of The United States (ngaus).","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC503/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0503.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":896102,"bill_number":"HB152","title":"Historic Courthouse Fund; create to provide grants to counties for maintenance/restoration of historic courthouses.","description":"An Act To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Known As The Historic Courthouse Fund; To Provide That The Fund Shall Be Administered By The Department Of Archives And History For The Purpose Of Making Grants To Counties For The Maintenance And/or Restoration Of Historic Courthouses In Mississippi As Determined By The Department; To Provide That In Order To Receive A Grant From The Fund, A County Must Provide Matching Funds In The Amount Of Twenty-five Percent Of The Grant; To Authorize The Department To Solicit Gifts And Accept Donations For The Fund, And To Sell Donated Property And Deposit The Proceeds In The Fund; To Authorize The Legislature To Appropriate, Transfer Or Otherwise Provide Additional Funds For The Fund; To Provide That All Funds Deposited In The Historic Courthouse Fund Shall Be Expended, Upon Appropriation By The Legislature, By The Department Of Archives And History As Provided In This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB152/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0152.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":896106,"bill_number":"HB48","title":"CON law; remove health care services and equipment from requirement for a CON.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 41-7-173, 41-7-185, 41-7-187, 41-7-189, 41-7-190, 41-7-191, 41-7-193,41-7-197, 41-7-201, 41-7-202, And 41-7-207, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Health Care Certificate Of Need Law To Remove Health Care Services And Equipment From The Requirement For The Issuance Of A Certificate Of Need, So That Only Certain Health Care Facilities Will Require Certificate Of Need Review; To Provide That Abortion Facilities Will Require A Certificate Of Need; To Amend Sections 41-4-18, 41-73-5, 41-75-1, 41-75-5, 41-75-9 And 41-75-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB48/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0048.xml","sponsor":"Robert Foster"},
{"bill_id":896109,"bill_number":"HB179","title":"MS Medical Marijuana Pilot Program Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Mississippi Medical Marijuana Pilot Program Act; To Define Certain Terms; To Allow The Therapeutic Use Of Marijuana For Certain Patients Who Have Debilitating Medical Conditions; To Provide Certain Protections To Patients, Caregivers, Physicians, Therapeutic Marijuana Establishments, Dispensaries And Testing Facilities For The Therapeutic Use Of Marijuana; To Provide That The State Department Of Health Will Administer This Act, And Issue Registry Identification Cards To Qualifying Patients And Registrations To Therapeutic Establishments, Dispensaries And Testing Facilities; To Authorize Local Governments To Enact Certain Ordinances Not In Conflict With This Act; To Provide Civil And Criminal Penalties For Violations Of This Act; To Provide For An Advisory Committee To Make Recommendations To The Legislature And The Department; To Require The Department To Make An Annual Report To The Legislature About The Operation Of This Act; To Provide That This Act Will Stand Repealed Five Years After The First Dispensary Begins Supplying Qualifying Patients With Marijuana; To Amend Sections 41-29-125, 41-29-127, 41-29-136, 41-29-137, 41-29-139, 41-29-141 And 41-29-143, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; To Bring Forward Section 73-25-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB179/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0179.xml","sponsor":"Joel Bomgar"},
{"bill_id":896113,"bill_number":"HB270","title":"School district efficiency; conduct feasibility study on the administration of.","description":"An Act To Require The State Department Of Education To Conduct A Feasibility Study Of School District Spending And Financial Efficiency, Through Which It Shall Identify School Districts And Individual Schools That Use Resource Allocation Practices That Contribute To High Academic Achievement And Cost-effective Operations; To Provide That The Study Focus On Methods To Assist School Districts And Schools In Eliminating Top-end Costs To Optimize Efficiency In Administrative And Operational Functions Of District And School Therein, And Implementing New Standards To Be Adhered To By School Districts To Promote Grade Level Proficiency; To Require The Department To Develop A Review Process To Anticipate The Future Financial Solvency Of Each School District; To Require The Department To Develop An Electronic-based Program For School Districts To Use In Submitting Information To The Department; To Provide That The State Board Of Education Shall Adopt Rules Under This Subsection To Allow A District To Enter Estimates Of Critical Data Into The Program Before The District Adopts Its Budget; To Require Districts To Provide Interim Financial Reports To The Department If The Review Process Indicates A Projected Deficit For A School District General Fund Within The Following Three School Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB270/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0270.xml","sponsor":"Charles Young"},
{"bill_id":896117,"bill_number":"HB267","title":"School boards; elect all at statewide general or presidential election for four-year term.","description":"An Act To Codify New Section 37-6-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Election Of All School Board Members At The Same Time As The Presidential Or General Statewide Elections, Beginning In November 2019 Or 2020 As Determined By Trustee District; To Provide That The Terms Of Office Of All School Board Members Shall Be Four Years; To Provide For Nominating Petitions To Run For The Office Of School Board And To Require A Uniform Number Of Signatures On Petitions Of Nomination; To Provide The Procedure For Filling Vacancies In The Office Of School Board Members; To Amend Sections 37-5-1, 37-5-3, 37-5-7, 37-5-9, 37-5-19, 37-7-203, 37-7-207, 37-7-221 And 37-7-703, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; To Repeal Section 37-5-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires The Election Of The County Board Of Education Members From Territory Outside The Four Municipal Separate School Districts In A Certain County; To Bring Forward Section 37-7-104, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires The Consolidation Of Certain County School Districts Under Conservatorship, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 37-7-104.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires The Administrative Consolidation Of Certain School Districts In Bolivar County, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Sections 37-7-104.2, 37-7-104.3 And 37-7-104.4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Require The Administrative Consolidation Of All School Districts In Certain Counties, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; To Bring Forward Sections 37-7-104.5, 37-7-104.6 And 37-7-104.7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Require The Administrative Consolidation Of All School Districts In Certain Counties, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB267/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0267.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":896120,"bill_number":"HB12","title":"Check cashers; require to extend one check to cover amount of loan for all loans exceeding $100.00.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-67-519, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Licensed Check Cashers To Extend One Check To Cover The Amount Of The Loan For All Loans Exceeding One Hundred Dollars; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB12/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0012.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":896124,"bill_number":"HB271","title":"Home rule improvement; enact for local school districts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-7-301.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Improvement To Home Rule Authority Provided To Local School Districts For A Period Not Less Than Three Years Nor More Than Five Years; To Provide That During The Improvement Period Each Local School District Shall Relinquish Governing Authority To The State Department Of Education For A Period Determined By The Department And The State Board Of Education; To Require The State Board Of Education And The Department To Conduct A Statewide Assessment Of Local School District Governance To Be Used As A Basis Of The Determination For The Duration Of Administrative Control Of Each District; To Require The Board And Department To Notify The Local School District Of Its Determination At Which Time The Improvement Period Shall Be Immediately Invoked And The Districts' Authority Relinquished To The Department; To Provide That The Local School Board Shall Serve In An Advisory Capacity; To Provide That The Board And Department May Transfer The Authority Of Local Control Of Certain Governing Matters For The Operation Of The School District To The Local School Board On A Phased-in Basis After The First Year Of Department Control; To Provide The State Department Of Education With Plenary Authority In The Decision-making And Governance Of The School District Previously Exercised By The Local School Board Under Home Rule Authority; To Provide For The Repeal Of The Improvement Provisions On July 1, 2022; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB271/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0271.xml","sponsor":"Charles Young"},
{"bill_id":896127,"bill_number":"HB158","title":"Board of Emergency Telecommunications Standards and Training; authorize to transfer excess funds to Law Enforcement Officers Training Fund.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-5-357, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board Of Emergency Telecommunications Standards And Training To Transfer Excess Funds To The Law Enforcement Officers Training Fund; To Amend Section 45-6-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Deposit Of Certain Funds Into The Law Enforcement Officers Training Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB158/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0158.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":896131,"bill_number":"HB85","title":"Health; State Health Officer shall develop program to close the gap in health status of gender and racial groups.","description":"An Act To Require The State Health Officer To Develop A Program To Close The Gap In The Health Status Of All Gender And Racial Groups; To Require A Statewide Assessment; To Establish Measurable Outcomes; To Provide Technical Assistance; To Provide For The Selection Of Certain Organizations To Develop Criteria And Procedures To Carry Out The Purposes Of This Act; To Coordinate With Other Projects And Initiatives; To Require Evaluations And Reports; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB85/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0085.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":896135,"bill_number":"HB28","title":"Fuel taxes; allocate a portion to the City of Jackson for the maintenance and construction of roads adjacent to Jackson State University.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That From The Proceeds Of Gasoline, Diesel Fuel Or Kerosene Taxes, An Amount Equal To One Percent Of The Revenue From Gasoline And Diesel Fuel Taxes On Gasoline, Diesel Fuel And Kerosene Sold Within The City Of Jackson, Mississippi, Shall Be Allocated For Distribution To The City Of Jackson And Paid To The City; To Amend Section 27-5-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB28/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0028.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":896138,"bill_number":"HB44","title":"Department of Corrections; provide certain educational programs for adult offenders.","description":"An Act To Require The Department Of Corrections To Administer The Adult Basic Examination To Each Adult Offender Within Its Custody; To Provide That If Such Offender Fails The Examination, He Or She Shall Receive Individualized Instruction As Well As Remedial Classes Until He Or She Passes The Examination; To Amend Section 47-5-142, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commissioner Of The Department To Award Meritorious Earned Time To An Offender Who Successfully Completes The Examination; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB44/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0044.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896142,"bill_number":"HB72","title":"RFP for administration of inmate canteen services; require certain standards for pricing of canteen items.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-109.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Interested Third Party Who Submits A Proposal To Administer Inmate Canteen Services For The Department Of Corrections Must Describe Fully How Such Inmate Canteen Services Are To Be Priced In Order To Help Ensure That Prices Charged By The Canteen Are Reasonable And Fair To Those Purchasing Through The Canteen System; To Provide That Any Adjustments In The Pricing Of Inmate Canteen Services Must Either Be Approved Or Disapproved By The Commissioner Of Corrections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB72/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0072.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896146,"bill_number":"HB93","title":"Cemeteries and preneed contracts; require those covered or funded by a trust to have surety bond to protect owners or insureds.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-43-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Owner Of Every Perpetual Care Cemetery Subject To The Cemetery Law To File With The Secretary Of State A Surety Bond In The Sum Of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars, Or Such Lower Amount As Prescribed By The Secretary Of State, For The Benefit Of Any Owner Or Purchaser, Or The Family, Legal Representative Or Next Of Kin Of Any Such Owner Or Purchaser, Of Any Lot, Plot, Grave, Crypt, Niche Or Burial Space Within The Cemetery, When The Cemetery Is Insolvent Or About To Become Insolvent, Or No Perpetual Care Trust Fund Has Been Established For The Cemetery Or, If Established, The Trust Fund Does Not Contain The Funds As Are Required To Be Contained In The Trust Fund; To Amend Section 41-43-38, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Such Person May Claim Against The Bond For Any Losses Or Damages Sustained By The Person; To Amend Section 73-63-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Sellers Of Preneed Contracts That Are Funded By Trust To File With The Secretary Of State A Surety Bond In The Sum Of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars, Or Such Lower Amount As Prescribed By The Secretary Of State, For The Benefit Of The Contract Insured Or The Beneficiaries Or Estate Of The Contract Insured For Financial Loss Or Other Damages Suffered As A Result Of Improper Actions Of A Contract Provider Or Improper Use Of Trust Funds Or The Insolvency Of The Trust; To Bring Forward Section 75-63-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB93/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0093.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":896149,"bill_number":"HB105","title":"Body mass index (BMI); require schools to collect for certain students and provide to parents with an explanation.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-134, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require School Districts To Collect An Annual Body Mass Index (bmi) Percentile By Age For Each Student In Kindergarten And In Even Numbered Grades Through Grade 10, And To Provide That Information To Parents With An Explanation; To Allow Any Parent To Refuse To Have Their Child's Bmi Percentile Assessed And Reported, By Providing A Written Refusal To The School; To Provide That Students In Grades 11 And 12 Are Exempt From The Requirement To Measure And Report Their Bmi Percentile; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB105/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0105.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896153,"bill_number":"HB159","title":"Highway Patrol; impose assessment for certain violations to defray expenses of.","description":"An Act To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Designated As The \"mississippi Highway Safety Patrol Fund\" For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Associated With The Purchase Of Necessary Uniforms, Automobiles And Other Equipment For Members Of The Highway Safety Patrol And To Defray The Expenses Of Providing The Necessary Training To Qualifying Officers Recruited To Attend Trooper School; To Amend Section 99-19-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Amount Of Overall State Assessment For Each Infraction Provided Thereunder By Ten Percent For The Purpose Of Funding The Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB159/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0159.xml","sponsor":"Charles Young"},
{"bill_id":896156,"bill_number":"HB301","title":"Elections; require employers to let employees certain time off to vote in.","description":"An Act To Require Employers To Allow Their Employees To Take Two Hours Of Time Off In Certain Situations In Order To Vote In Any Municipal, County, State Or Federal Political Party Primary, General Or Special Election; To Provide The Notice That Employees Must Give Employers In Order To Take Time Off To Vote; To Allow Employers To Specify When Employees May Take Time Off To Vote; To Provide That Employees Must Not Be Penalized For Taking The Provided Time Off To Vote; To Establish The Penalties For Any Employer Who Violates The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB301/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0301.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896160,"bill_number":"HB234","title":"Medication for youth in state-supported training school, certain; require second opinion before prescribing.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-605, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If The Youth Court Places A Child In The State-supported Training School, The Court Shall Require Certain Behavioral Assessments Be Performed On The Youth; To Provide That Before Any Medication Is Prescribed, Based On Such Evaluations, The Youth Shall Receive A Second Independent Medical Opinion; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB234/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0234.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":896164,"bill_number":"HB31","title":"All-terrain vehicles; establish ownership registration network for.","description":"An Act To Require The Owner Of An All-terrain Vehicle To Register The Vehicle With The Sheriff's Department Of The County Of His Or Her Residence; To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Establish A Statewide All-terrain Vehicle Registration Network Designed To Provide Immediate Response To Sheriffs' Departments And Law Enforcement Agencies With Regard To Reports Or Complaints Involving All-terrain Vehicles; To Provide For The Collection And Disposition Of Fees For Operation And Maintenance Of The Network; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB31/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0031.xml","sponsor":"Willie Perkins"},
{"bill_id":896167,"bill_number":"HB204","title":"School term; revise to prohibit beginning before last Monday in August.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Local School Boards From Establishing As The Opening Date Of The School Term Any Date That Is Before The Last Monday In August; To Amend Section 37-13-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce The Length Of The Public Schools' Scholastic Year From 180 To 170 Days; To Amend Sections 37-13-91, 37-151-5 And 37-151-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Section 37-9-24, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce The Minimum Term Allowed In School Districts' Contracts With Licensed Personnel From 187 To 177 Days, And To Require School Districts To Shorten The Terms Of Contracts Previously Executed For The 2017-2018 School Year, Without Any Reduction To The Annual Salary Set Forth In Each Contract, Accordingly; To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Teacher Salary Scale Is Applicable For All Teachers Whose Contracts Are For A Term Of No Less Than The Statutorily Prescribed Number Of Days; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB204/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0204.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":896171,"bill_number":"HB256","title":"Graduation exercises; allow those in alternative schools and juvenile offenders to participate upon meeting graduation requirements.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-92, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Upon The Completion Of The Required Time Imposed Upon A Child Within A Juvenile Facility, That Child Shall Be Returned To The Traditional School Setting As Opposed To Having An Assessment Conducted To Determine Traditional Or Alternatives School Placement; To Remove The Requirement That The School District Conduct An Individual Assessment Of Any Child To Be Placed In The Alternative School Setting; To Provide That Only The Conduct Of A Child That Occurs During The Course Of An Academic School Year Shall Be Taken Into Consideration When Determining Alternative School Placement Of The Child For Disruptive, Delinquent And Volatile Behavior; To Amend Section 37-16-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Local School Boards To Allow Alternative School Students Who Successfully Complete The District's Requirements For Graduation To Participate In The Graduation Exercises At The High School Of His Or Her Last Attendance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB256/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0256.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":896174,"bill_number":"HB99","title":"Health and human services agencies; require to prepare video with nutrition and healthy eating information for benefit recipients.","description":"An Act To Direct The Department Of Human Services, State Department Of Health And The Division Of Medicaid To Prepare A Video For Presentation In The Offices In Which Tanf Benefits, Snap Benefits, Food Through The Wic Program, Medicaid Assistance And Chip Benefits Are Provided By Those Agencies; To Provide That The Video Shall Provide Information About Proper Nutrition, Healthy Eating Habits, Prevention Of And Reducing Obesity, And The Importance Of Breast-feeding Infants; To Provide That Applicants For And Recipients Of Those Benefits May View The Video In The Office Of The Agency; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB99/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0099.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896178,"bill_number":"HB102","title":"Health and human services agencies; require to prepare videos with certain information for benefit recipients & others.","description":"An Act To Direct The Department Of Human Services, State Department Of Health And The Division Of Medicaid To Prepare Videos For Presentation In The Offices In Which Tanf Benefits, Snap Benefits, Food Through The Wic Program, Medicaid Assistance And Chip Benefits Are Provided By Those Agencies; To Provide That The Videos Shall Provide Information On Prenatal Health Care, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Abstinence Education, Preventive Birth Control, Marriage Education, Parenting Skills, Family Preservation And Fatherhood And Other Related Subjects, For Distribution To Certain Persons And Entities And To The Public Upon Request; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB102/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0102.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896182,"bill_number":"HB264","title":"MS Resident Tuition Assistance Grant Program; revise to add both Tulane University MS campuses to eligible institutions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-106-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Students Attending Tulane University's School Of Continuing Studies' Mississippi Coast Or Madison Campus Shall Be Eligible For The Mississippi Resident Tuition Assistance Grant Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB264/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0264.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":896185,"bill_number":"HB232","title":"At-risk youth; authorize Community-Based Placement Pilot Program in certain counties.","description":"An Act To Create A Community-based Placement For At-risk Children Pilot Program For The Counties Of Hinds, Rankin, Madison, Warren, Yazoo And Copiah In Order To Plan For Early Intervention With At-risk Children In Such Counties In Which The Pilot Program Is Located; To Enact Standards For Community-based Homes; To Provide Standards For Determination Of Eligibility Of Children For Placement Under The Pilot Program; To Authorize Reasonable Reimbursement For Expenses Of Placements To The Community-based Homes; To Authorize Funding For The Pilot Program; To Provide For Supervision Of And Reporting By The Pilot Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB232/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0232.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":896189,"bill_number":"HB200","title":"Comprehensive School Health Education Program; include additional components in and require school nurse to teach.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-131, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Comprehensive School Health Education Program To Include Components In Healthy Living, Drug And Alcohol Education And Conflict Resolution; To Amend Section 37-13-135, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Local School Boards To Adopt Plans For The Implementation Of The Comprehensive School Health Education Program Into The Local School Curriculum; To Amend Section 37-14-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Public School Nurses To Provide Instruction In Each Of The Components Of The Comprehensive School Health Education Program; To Require The Office Of Healthy Schools Of The State Department Of Education To Submit Recommendations To The State Board Of Education For The Adoption Of Any Rules And Regulations Relating To The Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB200/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0200.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896193,"bill_number":"HB117","title":"Medicaid; provide for a database of electronic medical records of Medicaid recipients, with access by Medicaid providers.","description":"An Act To Direct The Division Of Medicaid To Contract With An Entity To Develop, Maintain And Operate A Database Of Electronic Medical Records Of Medicaid Recipients, Which May Be Accessed By Medicaid Providers To Obtain The Medical Records Of Medicaid Recipients To Whom They Are Providing Services; To Provide That The Purpose Of The Database Is To Allow Health Care Providers To Be Able To Coordinate Services To Medicaid Recipients With Those Provided By Other Health Care Providers In A Manner To Optimize The Quality, Efficiency And Safety Of The Health Care Received By Medicaid Recipients; To Require That The Database Shall Be Designed To Limit Access To The Medical Records Of Any Particular Individual Only To Those Medicaid Providers Who Provide Services To That Individual; To Direct The Division To Adopt Rules And Regulations To Provide That Medicaid Providers Shall Transfer To The Electronic Medical Records Database The Medical Records Information For The Medicaid Recipients To Whom They Provide Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB117/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0117.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896196,"bill_number":"HB11","title":"Family Empowerment Initiative; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Family Empowerment Initiative; To Authorize The Creation Of Individual Development Accounts For Low-income Individuals That May Be Utilized By The Account Holder For Certain Purposes; To Authorize The Mississippi Development Authority To Contract With Fiduciary Organizations To Serve As Intermediaries Between Individual Development Account Holders And Financial Institutions Holding Account Funds; To Provide That The Gross Household Income Of Individual Retirement Account Holders May Not Exceed 185% Of The Poverty Level And The Account Holder's Net Worth May Not Exceed $10,000.00; To Require Individuals Opening An Individual Development Account To Enter Into An Agreement With A Fiduciary Organization; To Provide That The Fiduciary Organization Shall Provide Matching Funds For Amounts Contributed To The Individual Development Account By The Individual Development Account Holder; To Limit The Amount Of Matching Funds That May Be Provided For An Individual Development Account; To Provide The Purposes For Which Individual Development Accounts May Be Utilized; To Provide Civil Penalties For The Withdrawal Of Individual Development Account Funds For Purposes Other Than Those Authorized Under This Act; To Require Fiduciary Organizations To Make Quarterly Reports To The Mississippi Development Authority Containing Certain Information; To Provide That Funds Deposited In An Individual Development Account, Shall Not Be Counted As Income, Assets Or Resources Of The Individual In Determining Financial Eligibility For Assistance Or Services Pursuant To Any Federal, Federally Assisted, State Or Municipal Program Based On Need; To Authorize A Credit Against State Income Tax Liability For Taxpayers Who Contribute Matching Funds To A Fiduciary Organization; To Limit The Amount Of Such Credit; To Amend Section 27-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude From Gross Income Interest Or Dividend Earned On An Individual Development Account And Any Money Withdrawn From An Individual Development Account That Is Used For A Qualified Purpose; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB11/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0011.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":896200,"bill_number":"HB227","title":"Election commissioners; authorize per diem for up to five additional days for additional duties of the chair of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A County Board Of Supervisors To Approve The Payment Of Per Diem For Up To Five Additional Days To The Chair Of The Election Commissioners For The Performance Of His Or Her Additional Duties As Chair; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB227/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0227.xml","sponsor":"William Denny"},
{"bill_id":896203,"bill_number":"HB21","title":"Headlights; require to be used whenever windshield wipers necessitated.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-7-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Headlights Of Vehicles Shall Be Operated Whenever Conditions Necessitate The Use Of Windshield Wipers; To Prohibit The Use Of Only The Parking Lights Of Vehicles During Times When The Use Of Headlights Is Required; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB21/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0021.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":896207,"bill_number":"HB265","title":"Districts under conservatorship; prescribe guidelines for administration and governance of certain.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-17-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Manner In Which A Certain School District Placed Under Conservatorship Status For Academic Purposes Shall Be Administered And Governed For The Duration Of Conservatorship; To Repeal Section 37-7-104.6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Administrative Consolidation Of The Leflore County And Greenwood Municipal Separate School Districts Into A New Countywide School District Designated As The Greenwood-leflore School District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB265/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0265.xml","sponsor":"Willie Perkins"},
{"bill_id":896211,"bill_number":"HB220","title":"School attendance officers; require to visit home of certain children within 72 hours of unexcused absence.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-89, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require School Attendance Officers To Visit The Home Or Place Of Residence Of A Compulsory-school-age Child Within 72 Hours Of An Unexcused Absence For Consultation With The Parent Or Legal Guardian Of That Child; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB220/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0220.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896214,"bill_number":"HB300","title":"Affidavit ballots; revise procedures regulating.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-573, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Executive Committee Or Election Commissioner To Inform A Person, Whose Vote Is Rejected Because The Person Appeared To Vote In The Wrong Voting Precinct, Of The Location Of The Person's Correct Voting Precinct; To Revise The Affidavit Envelope Options; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB300/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0300.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896218,"bill_number":"HB151","title":"Mississippi Skill Standards Board; create as an advisory board on industry standards.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Skill Standards Board As An Advisory Board To The Governor, The Legislature And The State Workforce Development System For The Development Of A Statewide System Of Industry-defined, Industry-recognized Skill Standards And Credentials For Certain Skilled Occupations; To Provide For The Composition Of The Board; To Provide The Duties Of The Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB151/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0151.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":896222,"bill_number":"HB196","title":"Writing curriculum; require SBE to establish curriculum for the teaching of manuscript handwriting.","description":"An Act To Require The State Board Of Education To Develop A Writing Curriculum For Use By Each School District And Establish Rules And Regulations To Be Followed By The Districts To Implement A Writing Curriculum That Includes Instructions On The Fundamentals Of Manuscript Handwriting Techniques; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB196/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0196.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896225,"bill_number":"HB34","title":"Parole eligibility; bring forward code section for purposes of possible amendment.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Section 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertains To The Eligibility Of Offenders For Parole, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB34/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0034.xml","sponsor":"Tyrone Ellis"},
{"bill_id":896229,"bill_number":"HB295","title":"Mississippi Statewide Assessment System; remove criminal penalties for violations of and enhance civil penalties.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-3-2, 37-16-3 And 37-16-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Criminal Penalties Imposed Upon Teachers And School Administrators For Violations Of The Mississippi Statewide Assessment System; To Impose Civil Penalties For Persons Found Guilty Of Such Violations Which Establish The Maximum Period Of Time For Which His Or Her Education Or Administrative License May Be Suspended Or Revoked In The State Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB295/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0295.xml","sponsor":"Charles Young"},
{"bill_id":896232,"bill_number":"HB131","title":"Department of Revenue; authorize to compromise and settle certain tax liabilities.","description":"An Act To Authorize Commissioner Of Revenue To Develop Procedures For The Receipt And Consideration Of Offers To Compromise And Settle Finally Determined Tax Liabilities That Are Doubtful Claims; To Authorize The Commissioner Of Revenue To Enter Into An Agreement With A Taxpayer Under Which A Finally Determined Tax Liability That Is A Doubtful Claim Is Settled And Compromised; To Provide That The Settlement Agreement Shall Be Binding And A Taxpayer's Liabilities For Taxes, Interest And Penalties Will Be Fully And Finally Compromised; To Provide That If The Commissioner Of Revenue Later Determines That The Taxpayer Misrepresented The Financial Condition Of The Taxpayer Or Any Property Belonging To The Taxpayer Or Other Person Liable For The Tax, All Compromised Liabilities May Be Reestablished; To Amend Section 31-19-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Doubtful Claim Is A Claim For A Finally Determined Tax Liability For Which A Notice Of Tax Lien Has Been Enrolled In The Uniform State Tax Lien Registry And For The Collection Of Which The Ordinary Process Of Law Has Been Ineffectual; To Bring Forward Section 31-19-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Compromise Of Doubtful Claims, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB131/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0131.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":896236,"bill_number":"HB39","title":"Amount paid to regional correctional facilities by Department of Corrections; increase to $41.00 per day.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-933, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Daily Fee From $29.74 To $41.00 That The Department Of Corrections Pays To Regional Correctional Facilities For The Housing Of State Offenders; To Require The Department To Include In The Contract A Certain Annual Increase In The Contract Price For Such Housing; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB39/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0039.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":896240,"bill_number":"HB135","title":"PERS; no retiree shall receive allowance from while under contract with state agency as a consultant or advisor.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-11-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No Person Who Is Retired Under Public Employees' Retirement System (pers) Shall Be Paid A Retirement Allowance Or A Pension From Pers During Any Period Of Time That The Person Is Performing Services As A Consultant Or Advisor To An Agency Of The State Of Mississippi For Compensation Under A Contract With The Agency As A Contract Employee Or As An Independent Contractor; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB135/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0135.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":896243,"bill_number":"HB18","title":"Right to farm; preserve right of farmers to use various techniques and methods without limitation.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 69-1-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Declare The Policy Of The State Of Mississippi To Conserve, Protect And Encourage The Development And Improvement Of Agriculture And Agricultural Operations Conducted By Mississippians To Maintain A Right To Farm Using All Generally Accepted Farming And Livestock Production Practices, Including The Use Of Ever-changing Technology; To Prescribe The Duties Of The Department Of Agriculture And Commerce With Regard To Protecting And Promoting Those Rights; To Amend Section 95-3-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of \"agricultural Operation\" Under The \"freedom To Farm Act\" To Include The Use Of Scientific And Technological Advancements; To Exempt Agricultural Operations From Nuisance Actions Subject To Certain Conditions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB18/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0018.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":896247,"bill_number":"HB145","title":"Ad valorem taxes; allow local contribution to follow students who transfer to another school district.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-15-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Boards Of Trustees Of Certain Transferring School Districts And Certain Receiving School Districts To Certify To The State Board Of Education The Number Of Students Transferred To Another School District From The District Of Residence For Purposes Of Calculating The Per Pupil Pro Rata Share Of Local Ad Valorem School District Maintenance Funds To Be Remitted To The Receiving School District; To Amend Section 37-57-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB145/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0145.xml","sponsor":"William Shirley"},
{"bill_id":896251,"bill_number":"HB223","title":"Vision 2020: An Education Blueprint for Two Thousand Twenty; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As \"vision 2020: An Education Blueprint For Two Thousand Twenty\"; To Require The State Board Of Education To Adopt A Rule That Includes Goals, Objectives, Strategies, Indicators And Benchmarks; To Establish Goals For Higher Education In The State Of Mississippi; To Create An Education Partnership To Achieve State Goals And Objectives; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB223/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0223.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896254,"bill_number":"HB230","title":"Wireless learning environments; require school districts to develop and implement within two years.","description":"An Act To Require Each School District To Develop And Implement A Wireless Technology Infrastructure To Serve All The Schools And Classrooms In The District; To Require The Districts To Develop A Strategic Plan To Provide For A Two-year Phase-in Period For Complete Implementation; To Require Districts To Conduct Thorough Needs Assessments To Determine Existing Ability And Network Capacity And Recommendations For Future Network Traffic; To Require School Districts To Issue And Publicize Requests For Proposals Within Forty-five Days Of The Needs Assessment's Conclusion Which Specifies The Criteria To Be Included In Proposals Submitted For The Installation And Service Of Wireless Systems; To Require School Districts To Submit Their Strategic Plan Of Development And Implementation To The State Department Of Education, Which Shall Determine Whether The Wireless Classroom Module Proposed Is Functional According To The Guidelines Established By The Department For The Approval Or Disapproval Of Proposed Wireless Technology Infrastructure; To Prescribe The Criteria And Ability Of A School District's Wireless Capability Required To Be Demonstrated To The State Department Of Education For Eligibility To Receive State Funds For Wireless Technology Infrastructure Serving Grades K?12; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB230/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0230.xml","sponsor":"Charles Young"},
{"bill_id":896258,"bill_number":"HB143","title":"Mississippi River Delta Promise Zone Act of 2017; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi River Delta Promise Zone Act Of 2017; To Provide Certain Legislative Findings; To Provide The Counties That Make Up The Composition Of The Promise Zone; To Require The Promise Zone, With The Assistance Of The Mississippi Development Authority, To Utilize A Regional Approach To Develop Opportunities To Increase Job Growth And Local Incentives For Business Development; To Provide That The Promise Zone Shall Be Governed By A Board Composed Of Individuals From The Public And Private Sector; To Provide That The Promise Zone Shall Be Administered By The Mississippi Delta Strategic Compact; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB143/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0143.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":896261,"bill_number":"HB217","title":"Homework; require teachers to incorporate daily and weekly assignments into their curriculum.","description":"An Act To Require Public School Teachers To Incorporate Into Their Curriculum Daily And Weekly Homework Assignments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB217/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0217.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896265,"bill_number":"HB150","title":"Children's Resource Commission; create to coordinate and streamline the state's efforts to provide services to children.","description":"An Act To Create The Children's Resource Commission; To Provide That The Commission Is Charged With Coordinating And Streamlining The State's Efforts To Provide Needed Services To Mississippi's Children; To Provide The Number Of Members On The Commission; To Require The Commission To Report To The Governor And Certain Committees Of The Legislature Not Later Than December 1 Of Each Year; To Require The Commission To Adopt Internal Organizational Procedures Necessary For The Efficient Operation Of The Commission; To Authorize The Commission To Establish Subcommittees For Conducting Specific Programs And Activities; To Require The Commission To Create Resource Maps Of All Funds Received For Programs And Services That Support Children In This State, To Assess The Effectiveness Of Those Programs And Services And To Determine The Feasibility Of Merging, Continuing Or Discontinuing Those Programs Or Services; To Require All Agencies, Departments, Institutions And Political Subdivisions Of The State That Provide Programs Or Services To Children In This State To Annually Create An Itemized List Of Those Programs And Services, And To Cooperate With The Commission; To Provide That The Itemized Lists Of Programs And Services Shall Be Provided To The John C. Stennis Institute Of Government At Mississippi State University Not Later Than September 1 Of Each Year; To Provide That The Stennis Institute Shall Compile The Information In Those Lists Into One Document, And Provide The Compiled Information To The Commission And Certain Committees Of The Legislature Each Year; To Require The Commission To Provide The Information Received And Prepared By It To The Department Of Human Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB150/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0150.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896269,"bill_number":"HB250","title":"The Mississippi Recall Act; enact.","description":"An Act Entitled The \"mississippi Recall Act\" To Provide A Procedure For The Recall Of State And Local Elected Officials; To Provide Definitions; To Prescribe Those Officers Subject To Recall; To Prescribe The Number Of Electors Needed To Demand A Recall; To Prescribe Grounds For Recall; To Provide For The Application For And Time Of Filing A Recall Petition By Sponsors; To Provide For The Review Of The Grounds Stated In The Application; To Provide A Form For The Recall Petition; To Prescribe Those Electors Eligible To Sign A Recall Petition And A Procedure For The Verification Of Signatures; To Prohibit Certain Persons From Circulating A Petition Or Application; To Provide For The Determination Of Legal Sufficiency Of A Petition By The Circuit Court; To Provide For The Manner Of Conducting A Recall Election; To Provide For The Filing Of Subsequent Recall Petitions Following A Recall Election Or Denial Of Recall Petition; To Authorize The State Board Of Election Commissioners To Promulgate Regulations To Implement This Act; To Authorize An Application To The Circuit Court To Compel Compliance With Recall Procedures; To Prohibit Giving Or Receiving Money To Sign Petitions Or Affidavits For Recall And Other Recall Infraction, And To Provide Criminal Penalties; To Repeal Sections 25-5-3 Through 25-5-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide A Recall Procedure For Local Officials Pursuant To Petition And Election; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB250/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0250.xml","sponsor":"Willie Perkins"},
{"bill_id":896272,"bill_number":"HB187","title":"State employees; provide for increase in annual compensation for those with annual salary under $50,000.00.","description":"An Act To Provide For An Increase In The Annual Compensation Of State Service Employees Whose Annual Gross Salary Is Less Than $50,000.00; To Direct The State Personnel Board To Ensure That Certain State Employees Receive The Full Amount Of The Salary Increase; To Direct The Appropriation Of Funds Necessary To Provide The Salary Increases; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB187/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0187.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":896276,"bill_number":"HB149","title":"Health Disparities Council; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Health Disparities Council In The State Department Of Health For The Purpose Of Making Recommendations To Reduce And Eliminate Certain Disparities In Access To Health Care; To Provide For The Membership And Duties Of The Council; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB149/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0149.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896279,"bill_number":"HB124","title":"Mississippi Tuition Subsidy Forgivable Loan; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Tuition Subsidy Forgivable Loan; To Provide That Such Loan Shall Be Administered By The Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board; To Provide The Criteria For Eligibility For The Forgivable Loan; To Provide The Criteria For Forgiveness Of The Forgivable Loan; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB124/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0124.xml","sponsor":"Charles Young"},
{"bill_id":896283,"bill_number":"HB296","title":"School districts; provide strategy to promote holistic educational efficiency and opportunities for all students.","description":"An Act To Require The State Department Of Education To Study The Issue Of Providing Holistic Educational Efficiency And Opportunities To School Districts In Those Counties Having Two Or More School Districts; To Specify Certain Data That Must Be Compiled In A Report On The Study Which Must Be Submitted To The Legislature Before November 1, 2017; To Provide For The Administrative Reorganization Of Public School Districts In Mississippi To Provide Holistic Educational Opportunities To All Students; To Amend Section 37-7-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That From And After July 1, 2018, All Municipal Separate, Consolidated, Line Consolidated And Special Municipal School Districts In Each County Shall Be Abolished And Joined For Administrative Efficiency Into A Countywide School District With One County Board Of Education And One Appointed County Superintendent Of Education; To Direct The State Board Of Education To Publish An Efficiency Joinder List Of Districts Affected In Order To Create A Countywide School District In Each County And To Require All School Districts To Comply With Administrative Orders Issued By The State Board Of Education; To Provide For The Transfer Of Real And Personal Property Of Affected School Districts; To Provide For Employee Contracts In School Districts Subject To Administrative Efficiency Joinder; To Provide For The Duty To Pay The Outstanding Debt Of School Districts Affected By That Efficiency Joinder; To Provide That The Administrative Efficiency Joinder Shall Not Require The Closing Of Any School Or Facility; To Provide For The Rulemaking Authority Of The State Board Of Education Regarding The Administrative Efficiency Joinder; To Amend Section 37-15-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No Change In The Attendance Zone Of Any School Shall Be Made By A Newly Elected County Board Of Education; To Amend Sections 37-5-1, 37-5-7, 37-5-9 And 37-5-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Special Election Of Members Of All County Boards Of Education In November 2018 For A Term Of One Year; To Provide For The Election Of Subsequent Members Of All County Boards Of Education In November 2019 And Every Four Years Thereafter For Four-year Terms; To Provide That The Election Is By Supervisors District With All Electors Residing Therein Eligible To Vote In The Election; To Provide For The Election Of A Member At Large From Any County Having No High School Attendance Center; To Provide For Filling Vacancies To The County Board Of Education; To Bring Forward Sections 37-9-13, 37-5-61 And 37-9-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; To Amend Sections 37-6-3, 37-6-5, 37-6-7, 37-6-9, 37-6-11, 37-6-13, 37-6-15 And 37-7-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Amend Section 37-57-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Board Of Supervisors Shall Be The Levying Authority For All Ad Valorem Taxes For The Support Of The School District In The County; To Repeal Sections 37-7-105 Through 37-7-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Procedures For The Abolition, Alteration And Creation Of Public School Districts By Local School Boards And By Petition Of The Electorate; To Repeal Section 37-5-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides Certain Residency Requirements For Members Of County Boards Of Education; To Repeal Section 37-5-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Election Of Members Of County Boards Of Education From Special Districts; To Repeal Section 37-9-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For A Referendum On The Question Of Retaining The Elective Method Of Choosing The County Superintendent Of Education; To Repeal Sections 37-5-63 Through 37-5-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Election Of County Superintendents Of Education; To Repeal Sections 37-7-201 Through 37-7-229 And 37-7-701 Through 37-7-725, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Qualifications, Election Procedures, Terms Of Office, Petition Procedures, Vacancy Procedures And Optional Selection Methods For Boards Of Trustees Of Municipal Separate School Districts, Consolidated School Districts, Line Consolidated School Districts And Special Municipal Separate School Districts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB296/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0296.xml","sponsor":"Charles Young"},
{"bill_id":896287,"bill_number":"HB32","title":"School superintendents; require appointment of in the event of vacancy in elected office of before January 1, 2019.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-9-13, 37-9-25, 37-5-61, 37-5-71, And 37-5-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Appointment Of The Superintendent In School Districts With An Elected Superintendent Of Schools In The Event A Vacancy In Office Occurs Before January 1, 2019; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-01-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB32/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0032.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":896290,"bill_number":"HB314","title":"Clothing allowance; increase for certain employes employed by a sheriff's office.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-25-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Annual Clothing Allowance Allowed To Each Plainclothes Investigator Employed By A Sheriff's Office From $400.00 To $1,000.00; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB314/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0314.xml","sponsor":"Brad Touchstone"},
{"bill_id":896294,"bill_number":"HB210","title":"School boards; require itemized report of central office expenditures to be included in notice of advertisement for increase in ad valorem tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-39-207, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The School Boards Of School Districts Requesting An Increase In Ad Valorem Tax Effort In Dollars For The Support Of The School District To Include In Its Notice Of Advertisement Of Such Request To Include An Itemized Report Of Expenses Of The Central Office That Identifies Each Office Position By Title Or Description, The Office Function And The Current Salary Received; To Require Such School Board To Also Publish The Notice Of Advertisement Containing The Itemized Report On The Website Of The School District And To Make The Notice Available To The State Department Of Education For Publication On The Department's Website; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB210/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0210.xml","sponsor":"Steve Hopkins"},
{"bill_id":896298,"bill_number":"HB73","title":"Socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns; establish program to encourage participation in state contracts.","description":"An Act To Establish The Opportunities For Diversity In Contracting Program (odc Program) To Be Administered By The Mississippi Development Authority To Improve The Number Of Socially And Economically Disadvantaged Small Business Concerns That Do Business With The State By Facilitating And Improving Access To Government Contracts; To Require Each State Agency To Appoint An Odc Compliance Officer Who Will Be Responsible For Monitoring Compliance With The Odc Program And For Reporting Compliance Or Noncompliance For Their Respective Agencies To The Mississippi Development Authority; To Establish The Responsibilities Of Odc Compliance Officers; To Require State Agencies To Include Certain Language In Contracts For Goods And Services; To Establish A Process For Issuing Odc Waivers; To Amend Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB73/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0073.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896301,"bill_number":"HB259","title":"Crimes against children; clarify duty of school employees to make certain reports.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-11-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Duty Of School Employees To Report Certain Crimes Against Children To Law Enforcement Agencies And The Mississippi Department Of Human Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB259/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0259.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":896305,"bill_number":"HB315","title":"School boards; require itemized report of central office expenditures to be included in notice of advertisement for increase in ad valorem tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-39-207, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The School Boards Of School Districts Requesting An Increase In Ad Valorem Tax Effort In Dollars For The Support Of The School District To Include In Its Notice Of Advertisement Of Such Request To Include An Itemized Report Of Expenses Of The Central Office And Itemized Audit Report Of District Expenses; To Require Such School Board To Also Publish The Notice Of Advertisement Containing The Itemized Report And Audit On The Website Of The School District And To Make The Notice Available To The State Department Of Education For Publication On The Department's Website; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB315/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0315.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":896308,"bill_number":"HB26","title":"All-terrain vehicles; require to be titled if purchased through a dealer.","description":"An Act To Require A Title To Be Issued On The Sale Of New Or Used All-terrain Vehicles When Sold By A Dealer; To Amend Section 63-21-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Persons Engaged Regularly In The Business Of Buying, Selling Or Exchanging Of All-terrain Vehicles In The Definition Of Dealer For Purposes Of The Motor Vehicle Title Law; To Amend Section 63-21-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Dealers Of All-terrain Vehicles To Furnish To The Purchaser An Application For Title Of The All-terrain Vehicle, To Provide That An Owner Of An All-terrain Vehicle Purchased Prior To July 1, 2017, May Voluntarily Make An Application For A Title And To Provide A Penalty For Dealers Who Do Not Comply With This Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB26/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0026.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":896312,"bill_number":"HB304","title":"Election commissioners; revise to allow for staggered four-year terms of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-213, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That County Election Commissioners Shall Serve For Staggered Four-year Terms Beginning In 2028; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB304/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0304.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":896316,"bill_number":"HB176","title":"Bonds; mandate election on issue of county or municipal bonds.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 19-9-11, 19-9-13 And 21-33-307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Mandate The Holding Of An Election On The Question Of Issuing County Or Municipal Bonds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB176/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0176.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Horne"},
{"bill_id":896319,"bill_number":"HB53","title":"Municipal annexation; restrict collection of ad valorem taxes until services are provided.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 21-1-27, 21-1-29, 21-1-61, 21-33-1 And 21-33-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Municipality Is Prohibited From Levying And Collecting Ad Valorem Taxes In Newly Annexed Areas Until The Municipality Has Provided The Services To The Annexed Area Which Are Listed In The Ordinance That The Municipality Is Required To Pass; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB53/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0053.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Horne"},
{"bill_id":896323,"bill_number":"HB156","title":"Retirement; elected officials convicted of certain felonies shall have benefits withheld until full restitution has been paid.","description":"An Act To Create New Sections 25-11-147 And 25-11-321, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Member Of The Public Employees' Retirement System Who Is An Elected Official Or A Member Of The Supplemental Legislative Retirement Plan Is Convicted Of Or Enters A Plea Of Guilty Or Nolo Contendere In Any Court To A Felony In Which Public Funds Were Unlawfully Taken, Obtained Or Misappropriated In The Abuse Or Misuse Of The Person's Office That Is Committed On Or After July 1, 2016, The Court Shall Conduct A Hearing In A Separate Civil Proceeding To Determine If All Of The Conditions Have Been Met; To Provide That If All Of The Conditions Have Been Met, The Court Shall Issue An Order For Withholding From The Member's Retirement Benefits From The System Or Plan; To Provide That The Order For Withholding Shall Direct The System To Withhold A Specified Amount From The Member's Retirement Benefits Each Month So That The Full Amount Of The Public Funds That Were Unlawfully Taken, Obtained Or Misappropriated In The Abuse Or Misuse Of The Member's Office Will Be Repaid Within Not More Than Three Years From The Date Of The First Withholding; To Provide That The System Shall Pay The Amounts Withheld To The Attorney General Each Month, And The Attorney General Shall Distribute The Amounts Received From The System To The Government Body From Which The Public Funds That Were Unlawfully Taken, Obtained Or Misappropriated In The Abuse Or Misuse Of The Member's Office; To Provide That A Member Who Is Convicted Of Such A Felony Shall Not Have Any Of His Or Her Retirement Benefits From The System Or Plan Withheld Until All Appeals Of The Conviction Have Been Finally Concluded Or The Time For An Appeal From The Conviction Has Expired; To Provide That After Receiving The Order For Withholding From The Court, The System Shall Request The Attorney General For A Determination Of Whether All Appeals Of The Conviction Have Been Finally Concluded Or The Time For An Appeal From The Conviction Has Expired; To Provide That After The Attorney General Notifies The System That All Appeals Of The Conviction Have Been Finally Concluded Or The Time For An Appeal From The Conviction Has Expired, The Member's Retirement Benefits From The System Or Plan Shall Be Withheld Until The Full Amount Of The Public Funds That Were Unlawfully Taken, Obtained Or Misappropriated In The Abuse Or Misuse Of The Member's Office Has Been Withheld From The Member's Retirement Benefits, As Determined By The Attorney General; To Provide That If A Member Of The System Or Plan Is Also A Member Of Another Retirement System Administered By The Board Of Trustees Of The System, And The Felony For Which The Member Was Convicted Or Entered A Plea Of Guilty Or Nolo Contendere Was In Connection With The Member's Service As An Elected Official That Is Covered By Only One Of The Retirement Systems, The Member's Retirement Benefits Will Be Withheld Only From The Retirement System In Which His Or Her Service As An Elected Official Was Covered At The Time That He Or She Committed The Felony; To Provide That The System May Conclusively Rely On An Order For Withholding From The Court And The Notice From The Attorney General That The Requirements Of This Act Have Been Met In Withholding A Member's Retirement Benefits From The System Or Plan; To Provide That The System Is Not Liable For Any Mistake In The Payment Of Retirement Benefits To A Member In Good Faith Reliance On An Order For Withholding From The Court And The Notice From The Attorney General; To Provide That Any Ambiguity Or Uncertainty About Whether A Member's Retirement Benefits From The System Or Plan Should Be Withheld Shall Be Resolved In Favor Of The Member; To Amend Sections 25-11-120, 25-11-129 And 25-11-319, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB156/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0156.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":896327,"bill_number":"HB49","title":"Prescription monitoring program; collected data not subject to disclosure in any civil proceedings.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-21-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Data Collected In The Prescription Monitoring Program Is Not Subject To Disclosure; To Provide That Collected Data In The Program Shall Not Be Subject To Civil Subpoena, And Shall Not Be Disclosed, Discoverable Or Compelled To Be Produced In Any Civil Proceeding, And Shall Not Be Deemed Admissible As Evidence In Any Civil Proceeding For Any Reason; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB49/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0049.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":896330,"bill_number":"HB272","title":"Public school curriculum; authorize school boards to adopt for schools within local school district.","description":"An Act To Authorize The School Board Of A Local School District To Adopt The Curriculum To Be Taught In The Schools In That District; To Require A School District's Curriculum To Be Approved Annually By The State Department Of Education In Order To Ensure Compliance With State Requirements And Assessment Standards; To Amend Section 37-13-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Curriculum Committee Appointed By The State Board Of Education To Recommend Changes That Should Be Made To The State Curriculum Guidelines; To Amend Sections 37-1-3, 37-3-49 And 37-9-14, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB272/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0272.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":896334,"bill_number":"HB78","title":"Case plans for inmates who committed capital offenses; require certain programs be placed within.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-3.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Case Plans Of Inmates Who Have Committed Capital Offenses Shall Contain Certain Programs For Rehabilitative Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB78/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0078.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":896337,"bill_number":"HB238","title":"Task force to address the disparity of African-American males in the judicial system; create.","description":"An Act To Create A Task Force To Address The Disparity Of African-american Males In The Judicial System; To Specify The Duties Of The Task Force; To Provide For The Membership Of The Task Force; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB238/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0238.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896341,"bill_number":"HB19","title":"Cities and counties; remove requirement that engineering/traffic investigation be completed before establishing speed limits.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-511, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That An Engineering And Traffic Investigation Be Completed Before The Governing Authorities Of Municipalities And Counties May Establish Speed Limits Within Their Respective Jurisdictions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB19/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0019.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":896345,"bill_number":"HB130","title":"MS Affordable Housing Trust Fund; create to assist in the development, rehabilitation and preservation of affordable housing.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Affordable Housing Trust Fund; To Provide That Monies In The Trust Fund Shall Be Made Available For Assisting The Development, Rehabilitation And Preservation Of Affordable Housing; To Provide That The Trust Fund Shall Be Administered By The Mississippi Development Authority; To Create The Mississippi Affordable Housing Trust Fund Oversight Board To Approve Rules And Regulations Proposed By The Mississippi Development Authority, To Oversee The Management Of Monies In The Trust Fund And To Approve Awards Of Trust Fund Monies To Applicants; To Provide For The Membership Of The Oversight Board; To Amend Section 75-76-129, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Portion Of All Taxes, Fees, Interest, Penalties, Damages, Fines Or Other Monies Collected By The Department Of Revenue Under The Gaming Control Act Shall Be Deposited To The Credit Of The Mississippi Affordable Housing Trust Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB130/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0130.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":896348,"bill_number":"HB128","title":"Universities; require to place 33% of bowl game revenue in escrow account to distribute to graduating athletes.","description":"An Act To Require Every University Eligible For A Postseason Bowl Game, Including Playoff Games, To Place Into An Escrow Account 33% Of All Revenue Received By The University For Being Accepted Into, Participating In, And Winning A Bowl Game; To Require The University To Distribute To A Graduating Athlete His Pro Rata Share Of The Monies Accumulated In The Escrow Account During The Athlete's Active Eligibility Period; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB128/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0128.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896352,"bill_number":"HB233","title":"Writing curriculum; require SBE to establish curriculum for the teaching of cursive writing.","description":"An Act To Require The State Board Of Education To Develop A Writing Curriculum For Use By Each School District And Establish Rules And Regulations To Be Followed By The Districts To Implement A Writing Curriculum That Includes Instructions On The Fundamentals Of Cursive Handwriting Techniques; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB233/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0233.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896356,"bill_number":"HB132","title":"Local System Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Fund; increase amount Legislature shall appropriate for deposit to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 65-37-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Amount The Legislature Shall Appropriate To The Local System Bridge Replacement And Rehabilitation Program Beginning In 2016; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB132/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0132.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":896359,"bill_number":"HB5","title":"Hunter education course requirement; exempt for residents who are active duty, retired or honorably discharged members of the Armed Forces.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-7-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide An Exemption To Any Resident Who Is An Active Duty, Retired Or Honorably Discharged Member Of The Armed Forces, Including The Reserves And National Guard, From The Hunter Education Course Requirements As A Condition Of Receiving Any License For Which Such Course Is Required; To Provide That The Exempted Resident Shall Have In His Possession And On His Person Any Proof As May Be Required By The Commission; To Amend Section 49-7-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Resident Who Is An Active Duty, Retired Or Honorably Discharged Member Of The Armed Forces, Including The Reserves And National Guard, Exempted From Hunter Education Course Requirements, And Who Is Issued An Apprentice Hunting License, Shall Not Be Required To Be Accompanied By A Licensed Hunter; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB5/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0005.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":896363,"bill_number":"HB177","title":"Oxycontin pills; limit RX to 75 pills per RX unless patient is hospitalized or in nursing home.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-305, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Limit The Number Of Prescribed Oxycontin (oxycodone) Units To Any Patient In Excess Of Seventy-five Units Per Prescription; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB177/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0177.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":896366,"bill_number":"HB221","title":"College and Career Readiness Planning Program; create.","description":"An Act To Create The College And Career Readiness Planning Program; To Establish A Precollege Readiness Assessment Program In Order To Lower Educational Costs, Shorten A Student's Time Required To Complete A Degree And Increase The Overall Success Rate Of College Students By Reducing The Need For Remediation; To Require All Eighth Grade Students To Take Explore And Tenth Grade Students To Take Plan Or Psat For The Purpose Of Ensuring That Students Have The Career Readiness Skills Necessary To Compete In The Global Economy; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB221/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0221.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896370,"bill_number":"HB273","title":"School boards; require itemized report of central office expenses to be included in notice of advertisement for increase in ad valorem tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-39-207, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The School Boards Of School Districts Requesting An Increase In Ad Valorem Tax Effort In Dollars For The Support Of The School District To Include In Its Notice Of Advertisement Of Such Request To Include An Itemized Report Of Expenses Of The Central Office That Identifies Each Member Of Personnel Employed Therein By Name, Office Function And The Current Salary Received; To Require Such School Board To Also Publish The Notice Of Advertisement Containing The Itemized Report On The Website Of The School District And To Make The Notice Available To The State Department Of Education For Publication On The Department's Website; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB273/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0273.xml","sponsor":"Steve Hopkins"},
{"bill_id":896374,"bill_number":"HB275","title":"Assistant Teacher Forgivable Loan Program; revise to increase financial assistance to those pursuing teacher licensure.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-106-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Assistant Teacher Forgivable Loan Program To Increase The Amount Of Financial Assistance Available To Teacher Assistants To Equal The Actual Cost Of Six Three-hour Courses Per Year; To Remove The Provision Limiting The Purpose Of The Loan For Critical Teacher Shortage Areas; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB275/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0275.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":896377,"bill_number":"HB4","title":"Hunter's trespass; hunting deer or wild hogs with dogs on any WMA not prohibited when retrieving dogs on private property.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Mississippi Commission On Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks From Issuing Citations Penalizing Any Licensed Hunter Engaged In Hunting For Deer Or Hogs With Dogs On Any State Or County Wildlife Management Area When Such Hunter Enters The Property Of Another To Retrieve A Runaway Dog; To Provide That The Hunter Shall Be Civilly Liable For Any Damages Caused By A Trespassing Dog; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0004.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":896381,"bill_number":"HB63","title":"Mandatory minimum sentences for crimes committed by offenders; revise which offenders are eligible for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-3.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Eligible Offender Who Has Committed A Nonviolent Crime Or Violent Crime On Or After July 1, 1995, Shall Not Be Released By The Department Of Corrections Until After He Or She Has Served No Less Than Twenty-five Percent Of His Or Her Sentence For A Nonviolent Crime Or Fifty Percent For A Crime Of Violence; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB63/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0063.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":896385,"bill_number":"HB147","title":"Hotel renovation projects sales tax incentive; authorize for certain projects.","description":"An Act To Create An Incentive For Persons, Corporations Or Other Entities To Repair And Renovate Hotels In This State; To Create The Hotel Renovation Projects Sales Tax Incentive Fund; To Authorize Certain Incentive Payments From Such Fund To Approved Participants That Incur Costs To Repair And Renovate Hotels In This State; To Provide That Incentive Payments Shall Cease On The Occurrence Of The Earlier Of The Date That An Aggregate Amount Of 20% Of The Approved Project Costs Incurred By An Approved Participant For A Project Has Been Paid To The Approved Participant Or 10 Years After The Date Of Commencement Of Incentive Payments To An Approved Participant For A Project; To Require The Mississippi Development Authority To Administer The Program; To Amend Section 25-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That 25% Of The Sales Tax Revenue Collected From The Operation Of A Project Related To The Rental Of Guest Rooms Or Suites And Conference Rooms Shall Be Deposited, After Certain Diversions, Into The Hotel Renovation Projects Sales Tax Incentive Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB147/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0147.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896388,"bill_number":"HB134","title":"Contract lobbyists; prohibit agencies, universities and colleges from hiring with public funds.","description":"An Act To Codify New Section 5-8-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit State Agencies And Community And Junior Colleges From Expending Public Funds To Pay Contract Lobbyists; To Amend Section 5-8-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Additional Terms Used Under The Lobbying Law Reform Act Of 1994; To Amend Section 25-9-120, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Contracts For Legislative Advocacy Services From The Various Types Of Personal Service Contracts Subject To Oversight By The Personal Service Contract Review Board; To Bring Forward Section 5-8-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Exempts Certain Persons From The Lobbying Laws, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 5-8-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prohibits Lobbyists And Lobbyists' Clients From Participating In Certain Acts, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 37-101-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prohibits Employees Or Agents Representing The Separate State Institutions Of Higher Learning From Appearing Before The Legislature Except Upon Order Of The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning Or Upon The Request Of The Legislature, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB134/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0134.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Horne"},
{"bill_id":896392,"bill_number":"HB6","title":"Columbia Training School; authorize DFA to transfer portions of to certain entities in Marion County, Mississippi.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration To Transfer And Convey Certain Real Property Located At Columbia Training School In Marion County, Mississippi, To The Columbia-marion County Airport Authority And To The Marion County Economic Development District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB6/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0006.xml","sponsor":"Ken Morgan"},
{"bill_id":896395,"bill_number":"HB91","title":"Breast-feeding; revise and strengthen statues supporting and promoting.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 41-135-1 And 41-135-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Legislative Findings And Intent And Definitions For The Purposes Of The Statutes Supporting And Promoting Breast-feeding; To Amend Section 41-135-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Maternal Health Care Facilities To Adopt An Infant Feeding Policy That Supports And Promotes Breast-feeding; To Amend Section 41-135-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All Maternal Health Care Facilities To Post A Copy Of The \"breast-feeding In Mississippi: Guidelines\" Conspicuously In A Public Place On Their Premises; To Require That Those Guidelines Include Certain Statements; To Amend Section 41-135-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Department Of Health To Provide The Video Prepared By The Department That Contains Information About The Importance Of Breast-feeding Infants To Other State Agencies That Provide Benefits To Women Of Child-bearing Age; To Create New Section 41-135-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Employers To Provide Employees With A Reasonable Break Time And A Private Space To Express Milk During Work Hours; To Amend Section 17-25-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That It Is A Misdemeanor For Any Person To Violate A Mother's Right To Breast-feed Her Child In Any Location Where She Is Otherwise Authorized To Be; To Amend Sections 43-20-31 And 71-1-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB91/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0091.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":896399,"bill_number":"HB215","title":"\"Mississippi Save Our Children Act\"; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The \"mississippi Save Our Children Act\"; To Require Failing School Districts To Implement Certain Programs In Order To Improve Student Performance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB215/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0215.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896403,"bill_number":"HB36","title":"Earned time allowance; prohibit inmates convicted of murder or manslaughter from obtaining.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Inmates Who Are Convicted Of Murder Or Manslaughter Shall Be Ineligible For Earned Time Allowance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB36/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0036.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":896406,"bill_number":"HB114","title":"Medicaid; redetermination of eligibility for shall be available by mail, and prohibit face-to-face requirement.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Regular Redetermination Of Medicaid Eligibility Shall Be Available By Mail; To Provide That The Division Shall Not Be Authorized To Require Recipients To Have An In-person, Face-to-face Meeting Or Interview For Redetermination Of Eligibility; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB114/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0114.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896410,"bill_number":"HB269","title":"State Board of Education; prohibit from taking certain actions related to subject matter curriculum.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The State Board Of Education From Making Application To The United States Department Of Education Seeking A Waiver Of Request For Funding That Would Require A Revision Of The State Subject Matter Curriculum Aligned With Any National Education Agenda, Standards Or Curriculum; To Authorize The Board To Request Authority From The United States Department Of Education To Revise Curriculum Requirements That Condition Receipt Of Funding Or Waivers Upon The Board's Action To Revise The Curriculum To Align With College-and-career-ready Standards Put Forth By Certain National Organizations Regardless Of The Current Nomenclature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB269/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0269.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":896413,"bill_number":"HB97","title":"SNAP recipients; must take TABE exam and achieve certain scores before will be exempt from work requirements.","description":"An Act To Provide That A Recipient Of Benefits Under The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (snap) Shall Not Be Exempt From The Work Requirements For The Program Until After The Recipient Takes The Test Of Adult Basic Education (tabe) And Achieves A Score At Or Above The 12th Grade Level In Each Category; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB97/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0097.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896417,"bill_number":"HB195","title":"Home economics; require to be taught in \"D\" and \"F\" rated school districts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Board Of Education To Develop A Curriculum And A Course Of Study To Promote Home Economics Objectives; To Prescribe The Minimum Components To Be Included In The Curriculum; To Amend Section 37-13-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All Local School Districts To Provide Programs Of Education In Home Economics To Students In Secondary Schools Located In \"d\" And \"f\" Rated School Districts Before September 1, 2017; To Remove The Requirement That Such Programs Of Education Shall Be Subject To Approval By The State Board Of Education; To Require That All District Home Economic Programs Be Aligned With The Curriculum And Course Of Study By The State Board Of Education; To Amend Section 37-13-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That State Funding For Home Economics Be Included In The Adequate Education Program And Vocational Education Appropriation Bills For The Appropriate Fiscal Year; To Bring Forward Section 37-13-155, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; To Amend Section 37-31-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB195/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0195.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896421,"bill_number":"HB237","title":"Expunction; revise which offenses are eligible.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Offenses Which Are Eligible For Expunction; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB237/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0237.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896424,"bill_number":"HB100","title":"CON; issue for nursing home in Jones County.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-7-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State Department Of Health To Issue A Certificate Of Need For The Construction Or Expansion Of Nursing Facility Beds Or The Conversion Of Other Beds To Nursing Facility Beds In Jones County, Not To Exceed Sixty Beds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB100/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0100.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896428,"bill_number":"HB144","title":"Department of Revenue; will be liable for costs incurred by taxpayer due to department error in filing lien against taxpayer.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Department Of Revenue Shall Be Liable For Certain Costs Incurred By A Taxpayer As A Result Of A Tax Lien Filed Against The Taxpayer Due Solely To Error Or Mistake By The Department; To Provide That The Department Of Revenue May Reimburse A Taxpayer For The Amount Of Such Costs Or Provide The Taxpayer A Credit Against Subsequent Returns Or Reports Of The Taxpayer; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB144/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0144.xml","sponsor":"William Shirley"},
{"bill_id":896432,"bill_number":"HB54","title":"Title pledge and check cashing businesses; prohibit from being located within five miles of postsecondary institution.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-67-419, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Title Pledge Lenders From Having An Office Located Within A 5 Mile Radius Of A Postsecondary Institution; To Amend Section 75-67-505, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Check Cashing Businesses From Having An Office Located Within A 5 Mile Radius Of A Postsecondary Institution; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB54/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0054.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":896435,"bill_number":"HB89","title":"Emergency phone service and enhanced wireless emergency phone service; bring forward sections for possible amendment.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Section 19-5-313, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Emergency Telephone Service (911) Charges, And Sections 19-5-331, 19-5-333, 19-5-335, 19-5-337, 19-5-339, 19-5-341 And 19-5-343, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Enhanced Wireless Emergency Telephone Service (e-911), For The Purpose Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB89/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0089.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":896439,"bill_number":"HB61","title":"Municipal annexation; provide that an election shall be held to vote on the question.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-1-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For An Election On The Question Of Municipal Annexation In Both The Municipality And The Territory Proposed To Be Annexed When The Governing Authorities Of A Municipality Desire To Enlarge Its Boundaries; To Amend Sections 21-1-29, 21-1-31, 21-1-33, 21-1-35, 21-1-37 And 21-1-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Question Of Municipal Annexation From Chancery Court Proceedings; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB61/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0061.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":896442,"bill_number":"HB258","title":"School districts; require audit of all local, state and federal funds expended by.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-37-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Uniform System Of Accounting Used By The State Department Of Education For The Auditing Of School Districts Include A Method Of Accounting For And Keeping Records Of All Local, State And Federal Funds Received, Handled And Disbursed By Such School District; To Amend Section 37-61-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Department Of Audit To Post-audit And Investigate The Financial Affairs And Transactions Involving The Local, State And Federally Appropriated School Funds Of Each School District In The State; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB258/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0258.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":896446,"bill_number":"HB216","title":"Prekindergarten; require State Department of Education to create \"ABC Program\" to provide.","description":"An Act To Require The State Department Of Education To Establish A Program To Be Known As \"a Better Chance\" Or The \"abc Program\" For The Purpose Of Providing Prekindergarten Instruction Throughout The State Via The Internet; To Require The Program To Include Certain Components, Including The Daily Delivery Of Real-time Instruction By A Licensed Prekindergarten Teacher; To Require The Department To Determine The Number Of Students Regularly Participating In The Abc Program And To Report To The House And Senate Education Committees On The Program Before January 1, 2019; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB216/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0216.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896450,"bill_number":"HB127","title":"Tuition waiver; provide for certain foster and adopted children and wards of the state to attend a state-supported IHL.","description":"An Act To Waive The Cost Of Tuition At Any State Institution Of Higher Learning For Certain Foster Or Adopted Children Or Wards Of The State, Subject To Certain Conditions; To Require The Department Of Human Services, Upon The Request Of A State Institution Of Higher Learning, To Confirm The Eligibility Of Those Students Seeking To Participate In The Waiver Program; To Require Students To Complete The Free Application For Federal Student Aid To Determine The Level Of Need And Eligibility For State And Federal Financial Aid Programs; To Establish The Requirements For Eligibility; To Require The Department And The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Make Reports To The Legislature On Certain Components Of The Tuition Waiver Program; To Require The Board To Promulgate Rules And Regulations Necessary For The Proper Administration Of The Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB127/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0127.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":896453,"bill_number":"SC501","title":"Recognize successful application for designating the Mississippi State Capitol Building as a National Historic Landmark.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing And Congratulating The Mississippi Department Of Archives And History And Legislative Staff For Their Successful Application To The United States Department Of Interior For Naming The Mississippi State Capitol Building As A National Historic Landmark Which Is A Rare Designation Marking The Building's Architectural Significance.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC501/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0501.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":896457,"bill_number":"HB306","title":"State Veterans Affairs Board; require to maintain a women veterans' program.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 35-1-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The State Veterans Affairs Board Shall Maintain A Women Veterans' Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB306/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0306.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":896461,"bill_number":"HB139","title":"Ad valorem tax; remove the provision that prescribes the manner in which affordable rental housing must be appraised.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-35-50, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Provision That Prescribes The Manner In Which The Appraisal Of Affordable Rental Housing Shall Be Made For The Purpose Of Arriving At The True Value Of The Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB139/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0139.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":896464,"bill_number":"HB66","title":"Conjugal visits; prohibit for offenders committed to the custody of the Department of Corrections.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-95, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Conjugal Visits With Offenders Who Are Committed To The Custody Of The Department Of Corrections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB66/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0066.xml","sponsor":"William Shirley"},
{"bill_id":896468,"bill_number":"HB183","title":"Workers' Compensation Law; reduce certain repayment to employer after third party lawsuit due to attributable fault.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 71-3-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Workers' Compensation Law To Provide For The Deduction Of Any Percentage Fault Attributable To The Employer From The Net Proceeds Of An Action By The Employee Or His Dependents Against A Third Party; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB183/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0183.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":896471,"bill_number":"HB47","title":"Hospital records; delete provision requiring notice before retiring X-ray film or graphic data.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-9-69, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Provision Requiring Hospitals To Provide Notice To Patients Or Their Representatives Of Their Intent To Retire X-ray Film Or Graphic Data And The Right Of Patients To Request That The Hospital Maintain The X-ray Film Or Graphic Data; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB47/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0047.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":896475,"bill_number":"HB157","title":"Retirement; elected officials convicted of certain felonies shall have benefits suspended until full restitution has been made.","description":"An Act To Create New Sections 25-11-147 And 25-11-321, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Member Of The Public Employees' Retirement System Who Is An Elected Official Or A Member Of The Supplemental Legislative Retirement Plan Is Convicted Of Or Enters A Plea Of Guilty Or Nolo Contendere In Any Court To A Felony In Which Public Funds Were Unlawfully Taken, Obtained Or Misappropriated In The Abuse Or Misuse Of The Person's Office That Is Committed On Or After July 1, 2017, The Court Shall Conduct A Hearing In A Separate Civil Proceeding To Determine If All Of The Conditions Have Been Met; To Provide That If All Of The Conditions Have Been Met, The Court Shall Issue An Order That The Member's Retirement Benefits From The System Or Plan Be Suspended; To Provide That A Member Who Is Convicted Of Such A Felony Shall Not Have His Or Her Retirement Benefits From The System Or Plan Suspended Until All Appeals Of The Conviction Have Been Finally Concluded Or The Time For An Appeal From The Conviction Has Expired; To Provide That After Receiving The Suspension Order From The Court, The System Shall Request The Attorney General For A Determination Of Whether All Appeals Of The Conviction Have Been Finally Concluded Or The Time For An Appeal From The Conviction Has Expired; To Provide That After The Attorney General Notifies The System That All Appeals Of The Conviction Have Been Finally Concluded Or The Time For An Appeal From The Conviction Has Expired, The Member's Retirement Benefits From The System Or Plan Shall Be Suspended Until The Member Has Made Full Restitution Of The Public Funds That Were Unlawfully Taken, Obtained Or Misappropriated In The Abuse Or Misuse Of The Member's Office, As Determined By The Attorney General; To Provide That If A Member Of The System Or Plan Is Also A Member Of Another Retirement System Administered By The Board Of Trustees Of The System, And The Felony For Which The Member Was Convicted Or Entered A Plea Of Guilty Or Nolo Contendere Was In Connection With The Member's Service As An Elected Official That Is Covered By Only One Of The Retirement Systems, The Member's Retirement Benefits Will Be Suspended Only From The Retirement System In Which His Or Her Service As An Elected Official Was Covered At The Time That He Or She Committed The Felony; To Provide That The System May Conclusively Rely On A Suspension Order From The Court And The Notice From The Attorney General That The Requirements Of This Act Have Been Met In Suspending A Member's Retirement Benefits From The System Or Plan; To Provide That The System Is Not Liable For Any Mistake In The Payment Of Retirement Benefits To A Member In Good Faith Reliance On A Suspension Order From The Court And The Notice From The Attorney General; To Provide That Any Ambiguity Or Uncertainty About Whether A Member's Retirement Benefits From The System Or Plan Should Be Suspended Shall Be Resolved In Favor Of The Member; To Amend Sections 25-11-111, 25-11-120, 25-11-129, 25-11-309 And 25-11-319, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB157/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0157.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":896479,"bill_number":"HB244","title":"Nonpartisan preferential elections; authorize counties and municipalities to hold election to decide whether to hold.","description":"An Act To Authorize Any County Or Municipality To Hold An Election On The Question Of Permitting Nonpartisan Preferential Elections Or Retaining Partisan Primary Elections; To Provide The Method For Conducting The Nonpartisan Preferential Election If Voted By The County Or Municipality; To Provide That County And Municipal Offices Shall Be Nonpartisan; To Provide Definitions For Such Act; To Provide When A Candidate Shall File Their Intent And The Amount Of Fees Applicable For Such Office; To Provide How The Names Of The Candidates Shall Be Grouped On A Ballot; To Provide The Procedure When Two Or More Candidates Qualify For County Or Municipal Office; To Provide That The Office Of Election Commissioner Shall Be A Nonpartisan Office; To Amend Section 23-15-297, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove County Offices From Fee Requirements For Party Nomination; To Amend Section 23-15-299, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Amend Section 21-7-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Provision Of Law That Provides For The Party Nomination Of A Mayor; To Provide For Certain Amendment To The Election Laws For County And Municipal Elections If The Question On Conducting Nonpartisan Preferential Elections Passes; To Amend Sections 23-15-291, 23-15-153, 23-15-367, 23-15-411, 23-15-713, 23-15-213, 21-8-7, 21-15-1, 23-15-21, 23-15-31, 23-15-173, 23-15-313, 23-15-465, 23-15-507, 23-15-559, 23-15-885, 23-15-409, 23-15-511, 23-15-673 And 23-15-911, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Repeal Section 23-15-171, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Procedure For Municipal Primary Elections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB244/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0244.xml","sponsor":"Roun McNeal"},
{"bill_id":896482,"bill_number":"HB173","title":"Insurance rebate monies; increase amount deposited into Municipal Fire Protection Fund and the County Volunteer Fire Department Fund.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-1-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Amount Of Insurance Premium Tax Revenue Deposited Into The Municipal Fire Protection Fund; To Amend Section 83-1-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Amount Of Insurance Premium Tax Revenue Deposited Into The County Volunteer Fire Department Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB173/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0173.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":896486,"bill_number":"HB164","title":"All-terrain vehicles; require retailers to maintain certain records of.","description":"An Act To Require Retailers To Maintain Certain Records On All-terrain And Off-road Vehicles; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB164/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0164.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":896490,"bill_number":"HB141","title":"Mineral interest; revise procedure for payment of taxes.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 27-25-501, 27-25-503, 27-25-507, 27-25-509, 27-25-511, 27-25-513, 27-25-517, 27-25-521, 27-25-523, 27-25-701, 27-25-703, 27-25-705, 27-25-707, 27-25-709, 27-25-711, 27-25-715, 27-25-719, 27-25-721, 27-25-303, 27-25-305, 27-25-307, 27-25-309, 27-31-73, 27-35-51, 27-31-1, 27-41-79 And 27-41-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Severance Taxes On Oil And Gas Shall Be Paid By The Interest Owner Of The Oil And Gas; To Provide That Such Taxes Shall Be Paid By The Interest Owner Regardless Of Whether He Resides In This State; To Provide That The Owner Of The Surface Rights In Real Estate Under Which Oil, Gas Or Other Mineral Interests Are Owned Or Held Separately May Be Exempt From Paying 25% Of The Ad Valorem Taxes Otherwise Due On The Real Estate, And The Owner Or Holder Of Any Nonproducing Oil, Gas Or Other Mineral Interest Owned Or Held Separately From The Rights Owned In The Surface Estate Shall Pay A Prorated Portion Of 25% Of The Ad Valorem Taxes Due On The Land; To Provide That If The Owner Or Holder Of Any Separately Owned Or Held Nonproducing Oil, Gas Or Other Mineral Interest Does Not Pay The Percentage Of Ad Valorem Taxes That He Or She Is Required To Pay On The Surface Of The Land Under Which The Oil, Gas Or Other Mineral Interest Is Located, Then The Oil, Gas Or Other Mineral Interest Shall Be Sold In The Same Manner As Lands Are Sold For Nonpayment Of Taxes; To Provide That If A Separately Owned Or Held Nonproducing Oil, Gas Or Other Mineral Interest Is Offered For Sale Due To Nonpayment Of Taxes And The Mineral Interest Is Not Purchased At Sale, Then Such Mineral Interest Shall Revert To The Owner Of The Surface Estate Under Which The Mineral Interest Is Located, And The Owner Of The Surface Estate Shall Become Liable For The Amount Of Delinquent Taxes For Which The Mineral Interest Was Offered For Sale And For A Prorated Portion Of The 25% Of Ad Valorem Taxes Due On The Land That Owners Or Holders Of Such Separate Mineral Interests Are Required To Pay; To Require Tax Collectors To Provide Lists To The Chancery Court Clerk Specifying Mineral Interests That Were Sold For Nonpayment Of Taxes And Mineral Interests That Were Offered For Sale And Which Reverted To The Surface Owner Due To Not Being Purchased At Sale; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB141/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0141.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":896493,"bill_number":"HB65","title":"Inmates convicted of capital offenses; provide parole eligibility after certain requirements are met.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Offender Who Has Committed A Capital Offense Shall Be Eligible For Parole After Serving A Certain Period Of His Or Her Sentence And After Completing His Or Her Case Plan; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-3.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertains To The Minimum Time Offenders Convicted Of Violent Crimes Must Serve Before Release, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB65/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0065.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":896497,"bill_number":"HB64","title":"Violent offenders, certain; may be paroled by Parole Board if sentencing judge authorizes parole consideration.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Offender Who Has Committed A Crime Of Violence On Or After July 1, 1995, But Before July 1, 2014, May Be Paroled By The Parole Board If The Sentencing Judge Authorizes The Offender To Be Eligible For Parole Consideration After The Offender Has Served A Certain Number Of Years Of His Or Her Sentence; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB64/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0064.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":896500,"bill_number":"HB201","title":"School prayer; require school boards to designate a period of reflection for students at the beginning of each school day.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Local School Boards To Designate A Period Of Reflection At The Beginning Of Each School Day To Provide For Prayer On A Voluntary Basis; To Bring Forward Sections 37-13-4 And 37-13-4.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB201/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0201.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":896504,"bill_number":"HB257","title":"End-of-course subject area test; prohibit mandatory passing score as requirement for graduation.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The State Board Of Education From Requiring Students To Achieve A Passing Score On End-of-course Tests Administered Under The Subject Area Testing Program As A Requirement For Graduation; To Amend Section 37-16-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Local School Districts From Using The End-of-course Tests To Determine If Students Have Mastered Minimum Academic Skills Required For Graduation; To Amend Sections 37-3-49, 37-16-17 And 37-35-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisons; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB257/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0257.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":896508,"bill_number":"HB266","title":"Financial Literacy Program; expand grades in which school districts may implement.","description":"An Act To Authorize School Boards To Implement A Financial Literacy Curriculum For Students In High School; To Amend Section 37-7-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Grades In Which School Boards Are Authorized To Implement A Financial Literacy Program From Grades 10 And 11 To Grades 9 Through 12; To Remove The Authority Of School Boards To Acquire Property Through Condemnation Proceedings Or Use Of Eminent Domain; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB266/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0266.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":896511,"bill_number":"HB182","title":"Insurance companies; prohibit payment of loss ratio bonus to agents.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Any Insurance Company To Pay, Directly Or Indirectly, To An Agent Any Bonus Or Extra Compensation Contingent On The Number Of Claims That Are Filed And/or Paid On An Insurance Policy, Or On The Actual Amount Of The Claims Paid On An Insurance Policy; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB182/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0182.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":896515,"bill_number":"HB226","title":"Elections commissioners; increase the per diem paid for performing duties on nonelection days for.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 23-15-153 And 23-15-239, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Per Diem Paid To Election Commissioners For The Performance Of Their Duties On Nonelection Days; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB226/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0226.xml","sponsor":"William Denny"},
{"bill_id":896518,"bill_number":"HB205","title":"\"Pledge of Allegiance\" fine schools that fail to recite daily within the first hour of class.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Penalty In The Amount Of $1,500.00 To Be Imposed Upon Schools For Failure To Recite The Pledge Of Allegiance To The United States Flag Within The First Hour Of Class On Each School Day; To Amend Section 37-13-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB205/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0205.xml","sponsor":"William Shirley"},
{"bill_id":896522,"bill_number":"HB92","title":"Personal care homes; require licensure and regulation of those providing living arrangements for one or more persons.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-11-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Personal Care Homes Must Be Licensed And Regulated By The State Department Of Health If They Provide Individual Or Group Living Arrangements For One Or More Persons Who Are Unrelated To The Operator; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB92/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0092.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":896526,"bill_number":"HB292","title":"Professional school counselors; establish pilot program in certain school districts with high incidences of teen pregnancy.","description":"An Act To Require The State Board Of Education, Acting Jointly With The State Board Of Health And The Mississippi Department Of Human Services, To Establish A Professional School Counselors Pilot Program; To Require The State Department Of Education, The State Department Of Health And The Mississippi Department Of Human Services To Determine The School Districts In Which The Pilot Program Will Be Implemented; To Require The State Department Of Education, The State Department Of Health And The Mississippi Department Of Human Services To Evaluate The Effectiveness Of The Pilot Program; To Prohibit Any Effort To Counsel That Abortion Can Be Used To Prevent The Birth Of A Baby; To Require The State Department Of Education, With The Input Of The State Department Of Health And The Mississippi Department Of Human Services, To Submit A Report On The Pilot Program To The Chairmen Of Certain Legislative Committees Before January 1, 2021; To Amend Section 37-9-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB292/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0292.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":896529,"bill_number":"HB59","title":"Supervisors and municipal governing authorities; require taking of course related to offices upon being elected.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 19-3-41 And 21-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Newly Elected Members Of The Governing Authorities Of Counties And Municipalities To Attend And Complete A Course Of Training And Education Relating To The Duties And Responsibilities Of Their Respective Offices; To Provide That Such Training Must Occur Within 90 Days Of Being Elected; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB59/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0059.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":896533,"bill_number":"HB206","title":"Public school students; authorize use of community service as a disciplinary alternative to suspension or expulsion.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-11-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require School Districts To Allow Any Public School Student Who Has Never Been Subject To Disciplinary Action Who Commits An Act Or Engages In Conduct For Which The Student Otherwise Would Be Suspended Or Expelled Under The School District's Discipline Plan, At The Election Of The Student, To Participate In A Community Service Program As An Alternative To Suspension Or Expulsion; To Provide That While Participating In The Program, The Student Shall Receive Youth Peer Counseling Deemed Appropriate By The School District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB206/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0206.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":896537,"bill_number":"HB14","title":"Check cashers; reduce maximum rate of interest that may be charged for cashing checks.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-67-519, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Check Cashers From Cashing A Delayed Deposit Check For Any Person Who Has An Outstanding Delayed Deposit Check With Another Check Casher That Has Not Been Repaid In Full; To Direct The Commissioner Of Banking To Provide For The Development Of A Database In Which Check Cashers Must Record Each Delayed Deposit Transaction In Order To Prevent Violations Of The Maximum Amount That May Be Outstanding; To Authorize The Commissioner To Charge A Fee To Check Cashers As Necessary To Maintain The Database System; To Provide That The Maximum Amount That Check Cashers May Charge For Cashing A Delayed Deposit Check Shall Not Exceed An Annual Percentage Rate Of 36% Per Annum On The Face Amount Of The Check; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB14/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0014.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":896540,"bill_number":"HB94","title":"Disabled person's vehicle tag; remove requirement for physician's certification for annual renewal.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-56, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Disabled Person To Whom A Special Motor Vehicle License Plate Or Decal Is Issued For The Purpose Of Allowing Such Person Special Parking Privileges May Retain The Special License Plate And Renew It Annually Without Being Required To Submit An Additional Certification Of A Physician That The Applicant Meets The Definition Of Persons With Disabilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB94/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0094.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":896544,"bill_number":"HB76","title":"Mississippi Special Needs Housing Steering Council; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Special Needs Housing Steering Council; To Provide That The Council Shall Assist The Mississippi Home Corporation In The Creation And Administration Of A Special Needs Housing Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB76/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0076.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":896547,"bill_number":"HB163","title":"Health and human services agencies; require to prepare videos with certain information for benefit recipients and others.","description":"An Act To Direct The Department Of Human Services, State Department Of Health And The Division Of Medicaid To Prepare A Video For Presentation In The Offices In Which Tanf Benefits, Snap Benefits, Food Through The Wic Program, And Medicaid Assistance Are Provided By Those Agencies; To Provide That The Video Shall Provide Information About Proper Nutrition, Healthy Eating Habits, Prevention Of And Reducing Obesity, And The Importance Of Breast-feeding Infants; To Provide That Applicants For And Recipients Of Those Benefits May View The Video In The Office Of The Agency; To Provide That Those Agencies Also Shall Prepare Videos With Information On Prenatal Health Care, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Abstinence Education, Preventive Birth Control, Marriage Education, Parenting Skills, Family Preservation And Fatherhood And Other Related Subjects, For Distribution To Certain Persons And Entities And To The Public Upon Request; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB163/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0163.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896551,"bill_number":"HB231","title":"\"The Digital Access Learning and Virtual Instruction Program Act of 2017\"; enact.","description":"An Act To Create \"the Digital Access Learning And Virtual Instruction Program Act Of 2017\"; To Define Certain Terms Used In This Act; To Require State Department Of Education To Annually Publish A List Of Approved Digital Learning And Virtual Instruction Program Providers That Offer Digital Learning Services And Provide The Same To The Chairmen Of The House And Senate Education Committees; To Prescribe The Required Components Of Digital Access Learning Or Virtual Instruction Environments; To Require The State Department Of Education To Annually Provide School Districts And Public Charter Schools With A List Of Providers Approved To Offer Digital Access Learning Or Virtual Instruction Programs; To Prescribe The Criteria Necessary For Digital Access Learning Or Virtual Instruction Programs To Be Approved By The Department; To Require A Two-year Phase-in Period For Full Implementation Of Digital Access Learning Or Virtual Instruction Programs In All Public School Districts And Public Charter Schools; To Provide That The 2017-2018 School Year Shall Be The Year Of Pilot Program For Certain Districts And Charter Schools Selected By The Department Using Established Criteria; To Require All Public School Districts And Public Charter Schools To Provide Opportunities To All Students In Grades K-12 For Participation In Part-time And Full-time Digital Access Learning Or Virtual Instruction Program Options By The Start Of The 2018-2019 School Year; To Provide That An Approved Provider Shall Retain Its Approved Status For A Period Of Five Years After The Date Of The Department's Approval; To Require Each School District And Charter School To Include In Its Implementation Period Methods Of Facilitating The Transition To A Paperless Instruction Model That Provides For The Integration Of Certain Electronic Devices And Other Digital Mobile Devices Capable Of Connecting To The District's Or School's Wireless Technology Infrastructure; To Stipulate That The Model Shall Require Districts And Charter Schools To Provide A Wireless Technology Infrastructure Capable Of Supporting Aggregated Segregated Communication Of Instructional Materials From Teachers To Each Student In The Educational Cohort Based On Grade And Classroom Assignment With Unrestricted Access To The Available Information; To Require Each Public School District And Public Charter School To Provide Each Student With An Assigned Digital Mobile Device Installed With The Necessary Instructional Materials Adopted By The Local School District As Components Of Its Curriculum Standards For Purposes Of Accessing And Performing All Coursework Assignments; To Require Each Public School District And Public Charter School To Purchase Licensure Agreements From The Publishers Of Electronic Instructional Materials For Use Of The Published Curriculum And Instruction Materials By Instructional Staff And Students; To Require Each School District Or Public Charter School To Maintain Insurance On Each Digital Mobile Device Purchased And Assigned To Students, Which Shall Remain The Property Of The School District Or Charter School; To Provide That Students Receiving A Digital Mobile Device And Their Parents Or Legal Guardian Shall Be Liable For The Payment Of Any Deductible Costs Required For Lost, Stolen, Damaged Or Destroyed Devices; To Amend Sections 37-161-3, 37-43-1, 37-43-19, 37-43-21, 37-43-23, 37-43-31, 37-43-37 And 37-7-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB231/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0231.xml","sponsor":"Charles Young"},
{"bill_id":896555,"bill_number":"HB247","title":"Local and private bills proposing to extend local tax for third time; require direct referendum.","description":"An Act To Provide That If A Local And Private Bill Proposes To Extend A Local Tax That Has Been Extended Two Times Before The Extension Proposed In The Bill, Then The Bill Shall Provide For A Direct Referendum To Be Held On The Question Of Extending The Tax; To Provide That The Referendum Shall Be Held At The Same Time As The Next Regularly Scheduled Election In The Area; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB247/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0247.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":896558,"bill_number":"HB241","title":"Controlled substances; bringing such into a state, county or municipal building shall be a felony.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That It Shall Be A Felony To Possess Or Bring Any Controlled Substances Into Any State, County Or Municipal Building Or Facility; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB241/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0241.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":896562,"bill_number":"HB294","title":"School term; prohibit public schools from opening before Labor Day.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Local School Boards From Establishing As The Opening Date Of The School Term Any Date That Is Before Labor Day; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB294/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0294.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":896566,"bill_number":"HB276","title":"Teachers; revise duties and responsibilities relating to student assessment and achievement before promotion.","description":"An Act To Require Local School Districts To Adopt Policies Allowing Instructors To Determine The Level Of Intensive Instruction And Intervention Needed By Students Using A Raw Grading Scale For Evaluating Student Performance; To Require Each Instructor To Maintain High Standards Of Instruction And Use His Or Her Evaluation Of Each Individual Student As The Final Basis For Assigning Grades In Regular Course Work And Daily Or Weekly Assessment; To Protect Students Against Prejudiced Or Capricious Academic Evaluation; To Prohibit The Rigid Application Of Arbitrary Percentages In The Assignment And Distribution Of Grades In Any Instance; To Provide That Grade Assignment Shall Be Based Solely On Achievement Of Course And Grade Level Standards Without Regard To Class Size Or The Quality Of The Class Group; To Amend Section 37-9-69, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Duties And Responsibilities Of Teachers To Require Teachers To Determine A Student's Level Of Competence And Proficiency Through The Student's Performance On Regularly Assigned Coursework And Periodic Testing Assessments Before Promoting The Student To The Next Grade Level; To Require The Local School Board To Adopt A Raw Grading Scale For Evaluating Performance And The Adequacy Of Reading Skill Levels To Be Used Also As A Tool In The Evaluation Of Teachers' And Administrators' Ability To Meet Student Growth; To Require Teachers To Administer Incremental Weekly Or Biweekly Testing Assessments Subject To The Curriculum Adopted And The Instructional Modules Approved By The School Board; To Require Teachers To Conduct Scheduled Systematic Evaluations Of Pupils At Each Grade Level Using Regularly Assigned Coursework, Homework, Special Project Assignments, Periodic Testing Assessments And Any State Standardized Assessments Administered By The State Department Of Education; To Amend Section 37-9-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That The Employment Contract For Licensed Instructional Staff Provide For Weekly Or Bi-weekly Evaluation Periods By The School Administrator To Determine The Teacher Level Of Performance; To Provide That Failure Of A School To Meet Growth Shall Result In Administrative Sanctions Imposed Upon Teachers And Administrators; To Amend Section 37-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe The Administrative Sanction To Be Imposed Upon Teachers And Administrators For Failure To Meet Growth Based On Certain Percentage Of Students Failing A Set Of Periodic And Standardized Testing Assessments Within A Particular Academic Period; To Bring Forward Sections 37-177-1, 37-177-3, 37-177-5, 37-177-7, 37-177-9, 37-177-11, 37-177-13, 37-177-15, 37-177-17, 37-177-19 And 37-177-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB276/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0276.xml","sponsor":"Charles Young"},
{"bill_id":896569,"bill_number":"HB317","title":"Disabilities, persons with; modernize terminology used to refer to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-6-171, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Requirements For Legislative Drafting Offices And State Agencies To Use Certain Respectful References To Individuals With Disabilities In Preparing Legislation And Rules; To Amend Sections 13-1-305, 19-5-45, 21-37-6, 25-9-149, 25-15-13, 27-19-56, 27-19-56.134, 29-5-65, 37-13-91, 37-16-9, 37-16-11, 37-23-63, 37-31-31, 37-31-33, 37-31-35, 37-31-39, 37-41-3, 37-151-5, 37-151-7, 37-151-81, 41-3-15, 41-4-18, 41-7-173, 41-7-191, 41-11-102, 41-11-105, 41-11-109, 41-11-111, 41-11-113, 41-13-35, 41-19-33, 41-19-205, 41-19-237, 41-19-257, 41-19-261, 41-19-291, 41-21-67, 41-21-131, 41-21-139, 41-31-15, 41-79-5, 43-6-1, 43-6-3, 43-6-5, 43-6-13, 43-6-15, 43-6-113, 43-6-125, 43-7-61, 43-13-117, 43-18-1, 43-27-25, 43-33-703, 43-33-717, 43-33-723, 45-1-2, 45-35-53, 47-5-1351, 49-7-39, 49-7-40, 71-3-3, 71-3-7, 71-3-105, 71-7-13, 75-74-9, 83-9-32, 93-7-3, 93-17-55, 93-17-67 And 97-3-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Modernize The Terminology That Is Used To Refer To Persons With Mental Illness, Persons With An Intellectual Disability, Handicapped Persons And Crippled Persons; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB317/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0317.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":896573,"bill_number":"HB103","title":"School nutrition; require school districts to serve low-fat meals and snacks to students diagnosed as overweight.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-137, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Board Of Education To Adopt A Regulation Requiring Local School Districts To Provide Low-fat Snacks And Meals To Children Diagnosed By A Physician As Overweight And To Children Whose Parents Request Only Low-fat Snacks And Meals For Their Children; To Require The State Board Of Education To Adopt A Regulation Addressing Food Sales Outside Of The Child Nutrition School Breakfast And Lunch Programs Which Are Made Available At The Discretion Of The Local School District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB103/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0103.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896576,"bill_number":"HB209","title":"Teachers salaries; provide for $4,000.00 increase over four years at $1,000.00/year beginning with the 2017-2018 term.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Minimum Teacher Salary Scale By Increasing The Minimum Salary By $1,000.00 Per Year Over The Course Of Four Years Beginning With The 2017-2018 School Term Through The 2020-2021 School Term; To Bring Forward Section 37-151-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Funding Formula For The Mississippi Adequate Education Program, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB209/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0209.xml","sponsor":"Steve Hopkins"},
{"bill_id":896580,"bill_number":"HB245","title":"Nursing schools and programs; make eligible for funding to increase faculty if enrollment increases proportionately.","description":"An Act To Provide That Any Nursing School Or Degree Program At A State Institution Of Higher Learning Or A Public Community Or Junior College In Mississippi That Has An Enrollment Of 100% During The 2016-2017 Academic Year Is Eligible For State Funding To Hire Up To Four Additional Faculty Members For The Nursing School Or Program Beginning With The 2017-2018 Academic Year; To Provide That In Order To Receive This Funding, A Nursing School Or Program Must Increase Its Enrollment Proportionately For Each Additional Faculty Member Hired With The Funding; To Amend Sections 37-4-3, 37-115-51 And 37-129-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; To Amend Section 71-5-353, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Purposes For Which Monies In The Mississippi Workforce Enhancement Training Fund May Be Expended To Include Funding To Nursing Schools And Degree Programs At State Institutions Of Higher Learning And At Public Community And Junior Colleges To Hire Additional Faculty Members For The Nursing School Or Program As Provided In This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB245/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0245.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896584,"bill_number":"HB174","title":"Nursing homes; require to purchase and maintain a minimum amount of liability insurance.","description":"An Act To Require Nursing Homes To Purchase And Maintain A Certain Minimum Amount Of Liability Insurance; To Amend Sections 43-11-7 And 43-11-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB174/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0174.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":896587,"bill_number":"HB307","title":"Daylight Saving Time; provide that Mississippi shall observe year-round.","description":"An Act To Provide That Mississippi Shall Be On Daylight Saving Time Year-round; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB307/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0307.xml","sponsor":"Joel Bomgar"},
{"bill_id":896591,"bill_number":"HB116","title":"Medicaid; require participation in a medical home and require obese persons to participate in online program on obesity.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Medicaid Beneficiaries To Participate In A Patient-centered Medical Home; To Provide That The Required Physical Examination Of Those Participants Shall Include A Measurement Of Their Body Mass Index (bmi); To Provide That Those Beneficiaries Who Are Determined To Be Obese Based On Their Bmi Measurement Must Participate In An Online Interactive Program Delivered Via The Internet That Is Designed To Prevent And Reduce Obesity; To Specify The Contents Of The Online Program; To Provide That Computers Shall Be Available At Certain Locations Throughout The State For The Use Of Persons Required To Participate In The Online Program Who Do Not Have Access To The Internet At Their Homes; To Penalize Beneficiaries Required To Participate In The Online Program Who Fail To Participate By Increasing Their Co-payments For Medicaid Services; To Extend The Date Of The Repealers On This Section And On Certain Provisions Of This Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB116/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0116.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896595,"bill_number":"HB121","title":"\"Distributed Energy Resource Program\" and \"Net Energy Metering Program\"; create.","description":"An Act To Provide For The Mississippi Distributed Energy Resource Program; To Define Certain Terms; To Set Goals For The Program And To Provide For The Process And Implementation Of The Program, Including The Application And Approval Process For The Program And Cost Recovery; To Provide For A Net Energy Metering Program That Includes Costs And The Responsibilities Of The Public Service Commission And The Public Utilities Staff Relating To The Net Energy Metering Program; To Provide For The Lease Of Renewable Electric Facilities Through A Program, Which Includes An Application Process And Registration With The Public Utilities Staff; To Require The Public Utilities Staff To Report To The Public Service Commission On Costs And Charges Attributable To Distributed Energy Resources Within Current Costs Of Service Ratemaking Methodologies; To Require The Public Service Commission To Promulgate Standards For Renewable Energy Facility Interconnection; To Require Each Distribution Electric Cooperatives Board To Consider Net Energy Metering Policies And To Make A Report To The Public Utilities Staff; To Require Each Electric Cooperative To Investigate The Relationship Between Costs And Charges Attributable To Distributed Energy Resources Within Current Costs Of Service Ratemaking Methodologies And Report Its Finding To The Public Utilities Staff; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB121/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0121.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":896598,"bill_number":"HB112","title":"Medicaid; expand eligibility under federal health care reform law.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Medicaid Coverage For Individuals Who Are Under 65 Years Of Age, Are Not Pregnant, Are Not Entitled To Or Enrolled For Medicare Benefits And Whose Income Is Not More Than 133% Of The Federal Poverty Level, As Authorized Under The Federal Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB112/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0112.xml","sponsor":"Willie Perkins"},
{"bill_id":896602,"bill_number":"HB253","title":"Employee wages; require to be paid equally for women and men.","description":"An Act To Provide That No Employer Shall Pay An Employee A Wage At A Rate Less Than The Rate At Which An Employee Of The Opposite Sex In The Same Establishment Is Paid For Equal Work On A Job, The Performance Of Which Requires Equal Skill, Effort And Responsibility, And Which Is Performed Under Similar Working Conditions; To Provide That An Employee May File A Petition In The Proper Circuit Court; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB253/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0253.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":896605,"bill_number":"HB107","title":"ADHD medications; provider must have second opinion and provide information to parents before prescribing.","description":"An Act To Require That Before A Health Care Provider May Prescribe Any Medication To Treat Add Or Adhd In A Child, The Provider Must Have A Second Opinion From Another Professional Stating That The Child Needs Or Would Benefit From Taking The Medication, And Provide Information And Counseling To The Parent Or Guardian Of The Child About The Actual And Potential Side Effects Of The Medication To Be Prescribed; To Prohibit Public School Employees And Public School Nurses From Administering To Any Student At The School Any Medications That Are Prescribed To Treat Add Or Adhd; To Amend Sections 37-14-3 And 41-79-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB107/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0107.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":896609,"bill_number":"HB98","title":"TANF and Medicaid; require teenage recipients of to participate in programs about birth control, abstinence and parenting.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Human Services To Provide Teenage Tanf Recipients With Information And Referral To Programs That Provide Information About Birth Control, Prenatal Health Care, Abstinence Education, Marriage Education, Parenting Skills, Family Preservation And Fatherhood, And Require Those Tanf Recipients To Participate In Certain Educational Activities Emphasizing Abstinence Described In This Act; To Provide That After The Identity Of The Father Of A Child Of Any Of Those Tanf Recipients Has Been Legally Determined, The Father Shall Be Required To Participate In Those Programs; To Provide That Any Unspent Tanf Funds Remaining From The Prior Fiscal Year First Shall Be Expended To Pay For The Education-related Expenses Of Persons Who Are Enrolled In Nursing Education Courses As Part Of Workforce Training And Pay For The Child Care Expenses Of Those Persons While They Are Taking The Nursing Education Courses; To Require The Division Of Medicaid To Provide Teenage Medicaid Recipients With Information And Referral To Programs That Provide Information About Birth Control, Prenatal Health Care, Abstinence Education, Marriage Education, Parenting Skills, Family Preservation And Fatherhood, And Require Those Medicaid Recipients To Participate In Those Programs; To Provide That After The Identity Of The Father Of A Child Of Any Of Those Medicaid Recipients Has Been Legally Determined, The Father Shall Be Required To Participate In Those Programs; To Establish The Criteria Required For The Educational Activity Emphasizing Abstinence To Teenage Tanf Benefits; To Require The Educational Activity To Be Taught In A Manner That Is Age And Developmentally Appropriate; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB98/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0098.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896613,"bill_number":"HB23","title":"Commercial motor vehicles; allow to bypass inspection station if driver of cannot completely exit highway to enter.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 27-5-77, 27-19-79, 27-19-93, 27-55-57, 63-5-49 And 77-7-311, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Owner, Operator Or Driver Of Any Motor Vehicle Who Is Unable To Completely Exit A Highway, Road Or Street Due To A Vehicle Obstruction When Reaching The Exit Lane For An Inspection Station May Bypass That Inspection Station; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB23/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0023.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":896616,"bill_number":"HB38","title":"Department of Human Services; child support attorneys shall be paid percentage of attorney's fees collected.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-19-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Staff Attorneys Of The Child Support Unit Of The Department Of Human Services Shall Be Paid A Percentage Of Any Attorney's Fees Collected By The Unit; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB38/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0038.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":896620,"bill_number":"HB71","title":"Personal Service Contract Review Board; revise timeline to review contracts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-9-120, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Timeline For The Approval Or Disapproval Of Contracts Submitted To The Personal Service Contract Review Board For Review; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB71/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0071.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":896623,"bill_number":"HB101","title":"Public benefits; require drug testing for all recipients of state or local funded benefits.","description":"An Act To Provide That From And After October 1, 2017, All Recipients Of Public Benefits That Are Funded With State Or Local Funds Shall Be Required To Take A Drug Test Annually To Determine Their Eligibility To Continue Receiving The Public Benefits; To Provide That If A Recipient Refuses To Take The Required Drug Test, The Recipient's Public Benefits Shall Be Terminated And The Recipient May Not Receive Any Public Benefits For A Certain Period Of Time; To Provide That If A Recipient Tests Positive For The Unlawful Use Of A Drug After Taking A Drug Test, The Recipient Shall Be Given A List Of Approved Substance Use Disorder Treatment Providers That Are Available In The Area In Which The Recipient Resides, And May Continue To Receive Public Benefits If The Recipient Enters Into And Follows The Requirements Of A Substance Use Disorder Treatment Plan; To Provide That If A Recipient Declines To Enter Into A Substance Use Disorder Treatment Plan, Or If The Recipient Enters Into, But Fails To Meet, A Requirement Of A Substance Use Disorder Treatment Plan, The Recipient's Public Benefits Shall Be Terminated And The Recipient May Not Receive Any Public Benefits For A Certain Period Of Time; To Provide That If A Recipient Tests Positive For The Unlawful Use Of Any Drug Three Times, The Recipient's Public Benefits Shall Be Terminated And The Recipient Is Thereafter Ineligible To Receive Any Public Benefits; To Amend Section 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, And Repeal Section 43-17-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires Certain Adult Recipients Of Tanf Benefits To Take A Drug Test And Participate In A Substance Abuse Disorder Treatment Plan, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB101/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0101.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":896928,"bill_number":"SC511","title":"Designate March 3, 2017, as \"National Speech and Debate Education Day in Mississippi.\"","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Designating March 3, 2017, As \"national Speech And Debate Education Day\" In Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC511/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0511.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":896952,"bill_number":"SC512","title":"Mourn the loss and commend the life and public service of former Senator and President Pro Tempore Bob Perry.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commending The Life And Public Service Of Former Senator And President Pro Tempore Bobby Gerald \"bob\" Perry Of Southaven, Mississippi, And Expressing The Condolences Of The Mississippi Legislature To His Family.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC512/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0512.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":896978,"bill_number":"SC504","title":"Commend the life and honor the military, civic and charitable service of Eugene S. Clarke, III, of Hollandale, Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Honoring The Military, Civic And Charitable Service Of Hollandale, Mississippi, Businessman Eugene S. Clarke, Iii, And Extending The Condolences Of The Legislature On His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC504/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0504.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":897002,"bill_number":"SC510","title":"Recognize 150th Anniversary Celebration of Incorporation of Town of Terry, Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Congratulating And Extending The Greetings Of The Legislature On The Occasion Of The Sesquicentennial (150th) Anniversary Celebration Of The Incorporation Of The Town Of Terry, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC510/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0510.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":897028,"bill_number":"SC507","title":"Recognize Pole Vault Star Sam Kendricks for winning the Bronze Medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Paying Tribute And Congratulating Oxford High School And University Of Mississippi Pole Vault Standout Sam Kendricks For Winning The Bronze Medal At The 2016 Summer Olympics In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC507/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0507.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":897053,"bill_number":"SC514","title":"Mourn the passing of Civil Rights Advocate and retired Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi Duncan Gray, Jr.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Mourning The Passing Of Civil Rights Advocate And Retired Bishop Of The Episcopal Diocese Of Mississippi Right Reverend Duncan Montgomery Gray, Jr., And Extending The Sympathy Of The Legislature.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC514/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0514.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":897078,"bill_number":"SC513","title":"Commend ECCC \"Diamond Warriors\" Baseball Team and Coach Neal Holliman for State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Congratulating The East Central Community College \"diamond Warriors\" Baseball Team And Head Coach Neal Holliman For Their Outstanding 2016 Season And For Winning The Mississippi Association Of Community And Junior Colleges State Baseball Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC513/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0513.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":897103,"bill_number":"SC506","title":"Commend Lafayette High School \"Commodores\" Football Team for winning 2016 Class 4A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Lafayette High School \"commodores\" Football Team And Head Coach Michael Fair For Winning The 2016 Mhsaa Class 4a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC506/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0506.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":897127,"bill_number":"SC505","title":"Commend life of Vicksburg Business and Civic Leader Larry Lambiotte and extend the condolences of the Legislature.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Life Of Vicksburg Business And Community Leader Larry Louis Lambiotte, Sr., And Extending The Condolences Of The Legislature To His Bereaved Family.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC505/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0505.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":897153,"bill_number":"SC509","title":"Recognize the service of retiring Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Ann Lamar of Senatobia, Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Honoring The Professional And Public Service Of Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Ann H. Lamar Of Senatobia As The Recipient Of The 2016 Chief Justice Award And On The Occasion Of Her Retirement From The Court.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC509/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0509.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":897177,"bill_number":"SC508","title":"Pay tribute to life and legacy of Mississippi Delta Music Legend Mose Allison of Tippo, Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Paying Tribute To The Life And Legacy Of Mississippi Delta Music Legend Mose Allison Of Tippo, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC508/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0508.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":897201,"bill_number":"SC515","title":"Honoring the Gospel music excellence of Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC's of Tupelo, Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Honoring The Gospel Music Excellence Of Lee Williams & The Spiritual Qc's Of Tupelo, Mississippi, And Congratulating Dr. Lee Williams Upon His Receipt Of An Honorary Doctorate Of Sacred Music.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC515/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0515.xml","sponsor":"Nickey Browning"},
{"bill_id":897432,"bill_number":"SC516","title":"Commend higher education advocacy of Dr. L. Stacy Davidson, Jr., of Oxford, Mississippi, and extend the sympathy of the Legislature.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Higher Education Advocacy Of Dr. L. Stacy Davidson, Jr., Of Oxford, Mississippi, And Extending The Condolences Of The Legislature On His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC516/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0516.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":897843,"bill_number":"SC521","title":"Mourn the passing and salute the WWII Fighter Pilot service of former Biloxi Mayor and State Representative Jerry O'Keefe.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Mourning The Passing And Saluting The Service Of Heroic World War Ii Fighter Pilot And Former Biloxi Mayor, Businessman And State Representative Jeremiah Joseph \"jerry\" O'keefe, Iii.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC521/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0521.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":897890,"bill_number":"SC518","title":"Commend Tupelo High School Boys Swim Team for 10th straight State Title.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Tupelo High School \"golden Wave\" Boys Swim Team And Coach Lucas Smith For Winning Their 10th Consecutive Mhsaa State Title.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC518/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0518.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":897938,"bill_number":"SC522","title":"Commend St. Martin High School Lady \"Yellow Jackets\" Girls Golf Team for first-ever State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The St. Martin High School Lady \"yellow Jackets\" Girls Golf Team And Head Coach Brandon Laird For Winning Their First-ever State Class Iii Golf Championship, Which Is The Second Team State Championship In School History.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC522/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0522.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":897987,"bill_number":"SC519","title":"Recognize Warrant Officer Jessi McCormick of Olive Branch as first female Apache Helicopter Pilot in the MS. National Guard.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing Warrant Officer Jessi Mccormick Of Olive Branch, Mississippi, As The First Female Apache Helicopter Pilot In The Mississippi National Guard And Commending Her As A Powerful Role Model For Young Women In Our State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC519/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0519.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":898036,"bill_number":"SC523","title":"Commend Delta State University \"Statesmen\" Baseball Team and Coach Mike Kinnison for 13th Gulf South Conference Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Delta State University \"statesmen\" Baseball Team And Head Coach Mike Kinnison For Winning Their 13th Gulf South Conference Tournament Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC523/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0523.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":898084,"bill_number":"SC517","title":"Mourn the passing and recognize the legacy of Dr. Norman C. Nelson as transformative leader of UMMC.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Mourning The Passing Of Dr. Norman C. Nelson And Recognizing His Outstanding Leadership Of The University Of Mississippi Medical Center Into A Nationally Respected Health Sciences Campus And Teaching Hospital, And Extending The Sympathy Of The Legislature.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC517/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0517.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":898132,"bill_number":"SC520","title":"Honor military service of Mississippi National Guard Adjutant General Augustus L. (Leon)Collins.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Honoring The Military Service Of Mississippi National Guard Adjutant General Augustus L. (leon) Collins Of Booneville, Mississippi, The First African-american General In The History Of The State, On The Occasion Of His Retirement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC520/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0520.xml","sponsor":"J.P. Wilemon"},
{"bill_id":898673,"bill_number":"SB2047","title":"Community colleges; county taxes collected for shall be transmitted directly to instead of to chancery clerk.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-29-143, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Tax Collector Of Each County Belonging To A Community College District Shall Transmit The Revenues From Taxes Levied By The County For The Community College District Directly To The Public Depository Of The Community College District Instead Of To The Chancery Clerk; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2047/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2047.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":898675,"bill_number":"SC526","title":"Recognize Southern Mississippi Alum Tori Bowie for spectacular win of Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals in the 2016 Rio Olympics.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Paying Tribute To Former University Of Southern Mississippi Track And Field Standout And Sandhill Native Tori Bowie For Winning Three Medals In The 2016 Rio Olympics.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC526/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0526.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":898678,"bill_number":"SB2037","title":"Qualifications for local school board; require at least one year of postsecondary education.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-5-1 And 37-7-201, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Members Of Local School Boards To Have At Least One Year Of Postsecondary Education As A Qualification For Office; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2037/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2037.xml","sponsor":"David Jordan"},
{"bill_id":898681,"bill_number":"SB2027","title":"Gang criminal activity; revise offense of and civil forfeiture for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-44-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Short Title Of The Mississippi Street Gang Act; To Amend Section 97-44-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Terms; To Amend Section 97-44-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Penalties For Criminal Gang Activity; To Amend Section 97-44-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Evidentiary Standards; To Create New Section 97-44-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Civil Cause Of Action Based On Gang Activity; To Create New Section 97-44-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify Venue; To Create New Section 97-44-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Service Of Process; To Create New Section 97-44-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Injunctive Relief; To Create New Sections 97-44-109 And 97-44-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Forfeiture Of Real And Personal Property; To Repeal Sections 97-44-9, 97-44-11, 97-44-13, 97-44-15, 97-44-17 And 97-44-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Constituted Various Provisions In The Street Gang Act That Are Eliminated Or Subsumed Under This Act; To Create New Section 97-35-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Threats Against A Law Enforcement Officer Or Judge; To Provide That Offenders Who Are Convicted Of Conducting Or Participating In Criminal Gang Activity Shall Not Be Eligible For Parole Or Any Early Release Program Of The Mississippi Department Of Corrections; To Amend Sections 97-3-2, 47-5-138.1, 47-5-139 And 47-5-142, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2027/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2027.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":898685,"bill_number":"SB2060","title":"Statutory rape; relieve children who are close in age from criminal responsibility.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Crime Of Statutory Rape To Relieve Children Who Are Close In Age From Criminal Responsibility; To Amend Sections 97-3-95 And 97-3-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Crime Of Sexual Battery To Relieve Children Who Are Close In Age From Criminal Responsibility; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2060/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2060.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":898687,"bill_number":"SB2029","title":"Antlered deer; all of bag limit for hunters 75 or older may be any antlered deer.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-7-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That For Hunters 75 Years Of Age Or Older All Of The Bag Limit On Antlered Deer Set By The Commission On Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks May Be Any Antlered Deer; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2029/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2029.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":898690,"bill_number":"SB2049","title":"Enhanced eligibility verification system; direct Division of Medicaid to establish.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-219, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize And Direct The Division Of Medicaid To Establish An Enhanced Eligibility Verification System Which Will Verify Residency And Eligibility Of Recipients And Remove Ineligible Recipients From The Medicaid Rolls; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2049/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2049.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":898695,"bill_number":"SB2036","title":"School board members; all elected beginning with the November 2019 general election.","description":"An Act To Codify Section 37-6-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enact The \"nonpartisan School Board Election Act\"; To Provide That Beginning With The November 2019 General Election, The Members Of The County Boards Of Education, Trustees Of Municipal Separate School Districts, The Trustees Of Consolidated School Districts And The Trustees From The Special Municipal Separate School Districts Shall Be Elected In A Nonpartisan Election Concurrent With The State General Election; To Provide That The Terms Of Office Of All School Board Members Shall Be Four Years; To Provide For Nominating Petitions To Run For The Office Of Elected School Board Members And A Uniform Number Of Signatures On Said Petitions Of Nomination; To Provide The Procedure For Filling Vacancies In The Office Of Elected School Board Members; To Amend Sections 37-5-1, 37-5-3, 37-5-7, 37-5-9, 37-5-18, 37-5-19, 37-7-203, 37-7-207, 37-7-221, 37-7-223, 37-7-225, 37-7-227, 37-7-229 And 37-7-703, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Repeal Sections 37-7-204, 37-7-209, 37-7-211, 37-7-215, 37-7-217 And 37-7-219, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Certain Methods For Electing Trustees Of Municipal Separate School Districts From Added Territory; To Repeal Sections 37-7-705, 37-7-707, 37-7-709, 37-7-711, 37-7-713, 37-7-715 And 37-7-717, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Certain Methods For Selecting Trustees Of Special Municipal Separate School Districts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2036/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2036.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":898698,"bill_number":"SB2078","title":"Bonds; authorize general obligation bonds to four lane MS Hwy 24 from Liberty to I-55.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Additional Funds For Use By The Mississippi Transportation Commission And The Mississippi Department Of Transportation For The Construction Or Reconstruction Of Mississippi Highway 24 To Four Lanes Between Liberty And Interstate 55; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2078/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2078.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":898700,"bill_number":"SB2041","title":"State employee salaries; direct State Personnel Board to implement across-the-board increase.","description":"An Act To Authorize And Direct The State Personnel Board To Amend The Variable Compensation Plan As Necessary To Award A Salary Increase To Each State Employee Whose Salary Is Funded By The State General Fund In The Amount Of A 5% Across-the-board Increase Per Year Beginning July 1, 2017; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2041/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2041.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":898705,"bill_number":"SB2068","title":"Kindergarten-age children; require compulsory school attendance for all.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Provisions Of The Mississippi Compulsory School Attendance Law Are Fully Applicable To Kindergarten-age Children; To Require Such Kindergarten-age Children To Attend Licensed Public, Parochial, Nonpublic Or Homeschool Kindergarten Programs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2068/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2068.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":898709,"bill_number":"SB2005","title":"Deer hunting with dogs; authorize commission to regulate and require permits and licenses for.","description":"An Act To Provide That It Shall Be Unlawful To Hunt Deer With Dogs Except During Such Special Open Seasons For The Hunting Of Deer With Dogs As May Be Designated By The Commission On Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks On A Statewide, Regional, Or Local Basis; To Provide That It Shall Be Unlawful For Any Person To Hunt Deer With Dogs On Any Tract Of Real Property Unless A Permit For Hunting Deer With Dogs Has Been Issued By The Department For The Tract To The Owner Or Owners Of The Tract Or The Lessee Of Deer Hunting Rights For The Tract; To Provide That Such Permit Shall Not Be Issued Unless The Tract Of Land Consists Of A Certain Number Of Contiguous Acres; To Provide The Fee For Such Permit; To Provide That Certain Information Must Be Contained On A Tag On The Collars Of Dogs Utilized To Hunt Deer; To Provide That A Person Who Hunts Deer With Dogs Must Obtain And Possess A Deer-dog Hunting License In Addition To All Other Required Hunting Licenses And Permits; To Provide The Fee For Such License; To Provide That It Shall Be Unlawful To Release Or Place A Dog, For The Purpose Of Hunting Deer, Upon Or Onto A Public Right-of-way Without The Permission Of All The Landowners Whose Property Adjoins The Right-of-way Within Fifty Feet Of The Location At Which The Dog Is Released Or Placed; To Amend Sections 49-7-27 And 49-7-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2005/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2005.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":898712,"bill_number":"SB2034","title":"Civil liability; prohibit damages for wrongful birth or wrongful life.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 15-1-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Damages For Wrongful Birth Or Wrongful Life; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2034/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2034.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":898718,"bill_number":"SB2080","title":"Juvenile sentencing; provide criteria for determining parole eligibility and require hearing before imposing life without parole.","description":"An Act To Authorize A Procedure Consistent With Decisions Of The United States Supreme Court And The Mississippi Supreme Court For The Parole Of Certain Offenders Who Were Under The Age Of Eighteen When They Committed The Crimes For Which They Are Sentenced; To Provide For The Procedure To Be Followed Before Certain Juvenile Offenders May Be Sentenced To Life Imprisonment Without The Possibility Of Parole; To Amend Section 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2080/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2080.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":898720,"bill_number":"SB2072","title":"Health insurance; Commissioner of Insurance must approve rate filings containing an increase in premiums.","description":"An Act To Require Each Insurer Issuing Health Insurance Policies For Delivery In This State To File With The Commissioner Of Insurance Its Premium Rates And Classification Of Risks Pertaining To The Policies; To Require Approval By The Commissioner Of Insurance Before Rate Filings Containing An Increase In Premium Rates May Become Effective; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2072/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2072.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":898723,"bill_number":"SB2064","title":"Insurance agents; exempt age 75 or older from continuing education requirements.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-17-251, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From The Requirements Of Continuing Education Insurance Agents Who Are 75 Years Of Age Or Older And Have Held An Agent's License For At Least Ten Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2064/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2064.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":898727,"bill_number":"SB2042","title":"Prekindergarten programs; establish Early Childhood Services Interagency Coordinating Council.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-21-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe Additional Duties For The State Early Childhood Advisory Council; And For Related Purposes","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2042/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2042.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":898730,"bill_number":"SB2031","title":"Public contracts; give preference to resident bidders.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 19-13-111, 31-7-15 And 31-7-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That In The Letting Of Public Contracts, Preference Shall Be Given To Resident Bidders Whenever All Things Are Equal With Regard To Quality And Service But Differ Only With Regard To Price, If The Aggregate Of The Prices In Bids Received From Resident Bidders Is Not More Than Two Percent Greater Than The Aggregate Of The Prices In Bids Received From Nonresident Bidders; To Provide That A Nonresident Bidder Domiciled In A State Having Laws Granting Preference To Resident Bidders Shall Be Awarded Mississippi Contracts Only On The Same Basis As The Nonresident Bidder's State Awards Contracts To Mississippi Residents Bidding Under Similar Circumstances; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2031/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2031.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":898733,"bill_number":"SB2070","title":"Tax sales; list of lienors on property sold at a tax sale shall be provided to bidders at the tax sale.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-43-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Chancery Clerk To Make Available To Bidders At Tax Sales A List Of All Lienors On Each Parcel Of Land Offered For Sale To Whom Notices Of A Tax Sale Were Required To Be Sent; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2070/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2070.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":898736,"bill_number":"SB2040","title":"Workers' compensation; increase maximum total recovery and remove cap on permanent total disability compensation.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 71-3-13, 71-3-17, 71-3-21 And 71-3-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Maximum Total Compensation That An Employee May Recover Under The Workers' Compensation Law, And To Provide That Compensation For Permanent Total Disability Shall Be Paid To The Employee Until His Death; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2040/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2040.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":898742,"bill_number":"SB2038","title":"Parole; clarify list of offenses that make offenders convicted between 1995-2014 ineligible for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The List Of Offenses That Render Offenders Convicted Between 1995 And 2014 Ineligible For Parole; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2038/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2038.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":898745,"bill_number":"SB2053","title":"MS Gulf Coast Region Utility Act; prohibit county authorities from extending service to area unless certain conditions are met.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 49-17-743 And 49-17-745, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit County Utility Authorities Created Under The Mississippi Gulf Region Utility Act From Extending Any Water, Wastewater And Storm Water Service To An Area Unless Certain Conditions Are Met; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2053/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2053.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":898751,"bill_number":"SB2050","title":"Harvest permits; increase maximum vehicle weight and delete date of repeal.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 27-19-81 And 63-5-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Limit That Applies To Vehicles That Have Been Issued A Harvest Permit; To Delete The Repeal Date On The Provisions Of Law That Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Transportation To Issue Harvest Permits To Owners And Operators Of Vehicles Hauling Certain Products; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2050/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2050.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":898754,"bill_number":"SB2045","title":"Tourism project incentive program; cultural retail attraction certificates expire on 7/1/17 unless complete by that date.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-26-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Certificates Issued Under The Tourism Project Sales Tax Incentive Program Authorizing Participation In The Program By Entities That Are Developing Tourism Projects That Are Cultural Retail Attractions Shall Expire On July 1, 2017, Unless The Project Is Completed By Such Date; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2045/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2045.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":898757,"bill_number":"SB2051","title":"Ad valorem tax; exempt property of certain foundations that provide support to state institutions of higher learning.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-31-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Real Or Personal Property Belonging To Any Foundation That Is Exempt From Federal Income Taxation Under Section 501(c)(3) Of The Internal Revenue Code And Receives, Invests And Administers Private Support For A State-supported Institution Of Higher Learning, Is Exempt From Ad Valorem Taxation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2051/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2051.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":898761,"bill_number":"SB2066","title":"Public waterways; landowner not liable for illegal use of ATVs in public waters.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 51-1-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Persons Using All-terrain Vehicles In Public Waterways Without Permission Of Landowner Are Not Entitled To Recover Damages Against Such Landowner For Injuries; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2066/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2066.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":898765,"bill_number":"SB2057","title":"State flag; require governmental entities, public colleges and universities and school districts to display or be subject to penalty.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 3-3-15 And 37-13-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Governmental Entities That Receive State Funds And Public Colleges And Universities To Display The Official State Flag On Monday Through Friday Of Each Week On Or At Each Building In Which An Office Of The Governmental Entity Is Located And On Each Campus Of Each Public College Or University Or School District; To Require That If A Governmental Entity Or A Public College Or University Or School District Is Not Displaying The Official State Flag As Required By This Section, The Governor Shall Notify The Governmental Entity Or The Public College Or University Or School District Of The Noncompliance, And The State Fiscal Officer Shall Withhold 25% Of The Monthly Salary Of The Administrative Head Of The Governmental Entity Or The Public College Or University Or The Public School District Until Such Time As It Is In Compliance With The Requirements Of This Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2057/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2057.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":898769,"bill_number":"SB2055","title":"Paternity; clarify circumstances under which putative father cannot contest.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-9-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Circumstances Under Which A Putative Father Cannot Further Contest Paternity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2055/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2055.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":898771,"bill_number":"SB2016","title":"Commercial Real Estate Broker Lien Act; extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 85-7-501 Through 85-7-527, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Create The \"commercial Real Estate Broker Lien Act\"; To Amend Reenacted Section 85-7-527, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of Repeal Thereon; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2016/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2016.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":898779,"bill_number":"SB2032","title":"Columbia Training School property; DFA may transfer portion of to the Marion County Board of Supervisors.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration To Transfer And Convey Certain Real Property Located At Columbia Training School In Marion County, Mississippi, To The Marion County Board Of Supervisors; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2032/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2032.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":898782,"bill_number":"SB2063","title":"Appropriation FY2018; pilot programs for legal representation for indigent parents in child abuse cases.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Office Of The State Public Defender Of Mississippi, For The Purpose Providing Additional Funding For Pilot Programs To Provide Legal Representation To Indigent Parents In Abuse And Neglect And Termination Of Parents Rights Cases For Fy2018; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2063/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2063.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":898785,"bill_number":"SB2056","title":"Child support; duty to pay suspended upon incarceration for a felony.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-11-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Duty To Pay Child Support Is Suspended During The Period Of Incarceration Of A Noncustodial Parent For A Felony Offense; To Amend Section 93-5-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2056/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2056.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":898788,"bill_number":"SB2006","title":"Mammogram; require provider of to give certain information to patients when it shows dense breast tissue.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Department Of Health To Adopt Regulations To Specify The Information To Be Provided In The Written Report Furnished To Patients Receiving Mammogram Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2006/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2006.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":898793,"bill_number":"SB2013","title":"Counties; revise the maximum amount of aid to fire departments appropriated annually by a board of supervisors.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-5-95, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Maximum Amount Of Aid To Fire Departments Which May Be Appropriated Out Of The County Treasury By A Board Of Supervisors; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2013/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2013.xml","sponsor":"Chris Massey"},
{"bill_id":898796,"bill_number":"SB2007","title":"School district tax increase request; require itemization of central office expenses.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-39-207, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The School Boards Of School Districts Requesting An Increase In Ad Valorem Tax Effort In Dollars For The Support Of The School District To Include In Its Notice Of Advertisement Of Such Request To Include An Itemized Report Of Expenses Of The Central Office That Identifies Each Office Position By Title Or Description, The Office Function And The Current Salary Received; To Require Such School Board To Also Publish The Notice Of Advertisement Containing The Itemized Report On The Website Of The School District And To Make The Notice Available To The State Department Of Education For Publication On The Department's Website; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2007/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2007.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":898800,"bill_number":"SB2043","title":"Salary supplement for national board certified school nurses; increase number of nurses eligible.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Number Of Licensed School Nurses Eligible For A Salary Supplement For National Board Certification; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2043/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2043.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":898804,"bill_number":"SB2030","title":"State employees; allow medical leave without use of personal leave when dependent is dismissed from school sick.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-3-95, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow State Employees To Use Major Medical Leave Without Prior Use Of Personal Leave To Cover The Care For A Dependent When The Dependent Is Dismissed From A School Or Daycare Due To Illness; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2030/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2030.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":898806,"bill_number":"SB2084","title":"Clarksdale Public Utilities Commission may be abolished by a majority vote of electors voting in a special election.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Clarksdale Public Utilities Commission To Be Abolished By A Majority Vote Of The Qualified Electors Voting At A Special Election Called By The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Clarksdale, Mississippi; To Provide That If A Majority Of The Qualified Electors Vote To Abolish The Commission, Such Commission Shall Be Abolished 30 Days After The Election Is Certified And The Governing Authorities Shall Assume Control And Operation Of The City's Utilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2084/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2084.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":898810,"bill_number":"SB2014","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; Blue Knights? International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club tag issued only to members.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-56.432, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Distinctive License Tag For The Blue Knights? International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, Inc., May Be Issued Only To Members Of Such Club; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2014/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2014.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":898815,"bill_number":"SB2083","title":"Public Defenders Education Fund; establish education and training cost.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-26-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Funds To The State Public Defender For Education Of Public Defenders; To Amend Section 37-26-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Education Fund Fee Charged In All Civil Cases; To Amend Section 37-26-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Distribution Of The Fee To The Appropriate Funds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2083/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2083.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":898819,"bill_number":"SB2012","title":"Group health insurance plan coverage for prescription drugs; authorize medication synchronization for beneficiaries.","description":"An Act To Provide That All Individual And Group Health Insurance Contracts Providing Prescription Drug Coverage In The State Shall Apply A Prorated Daily Cost-sharing Rate For A Partial Supply To Allow Beneficiaries To Synchronize Their Medications On The Same Day Each Month; To Provide That This Medication Synchronization Authority Shall Be Fully Applicable To The State And School Employees Health Insurance Plan And The Mississippi Medicaid Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2012/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2012.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":898821,"bill_number":"SB2008","title":"Use tax; seller must collect if the sale is solicited through a resident that is receiving compensation for certain customer referrals.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-67-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Is Subject To The Power Of This State To Levy And Collect The Use Tax When The Person Makes A Sale Of Tangible Personal Property Taxable Under This Article By Soliciting Business Through An Independent Contractor Or Other Representative Who Is A Resident Of This State; To Provide That A Person Shall Be Presumed To Be Soliciting Business Through An Independent Contractor Or Other Representative Who Is A Resident Of This State If The Person Has Entered Into An Agreement With A Resident Of This State Under Which The Resident, For A Commission Or Other Consideration, Directly Or Indirectly Refers Potential Customers, Whether By A Link On An Internet Website Or Otherwise, To The Seller, If The Cumulative Gross Receipts From Sales By The Seller To The Customers In The State Who Are Referred To The Seller By All Residents With This Type Of An Agreement With The Seller Is In Excess Of $10,000.00 During The Preceding Four Quarterly Periods; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2008/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2008.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":898825,"bill_number":"SB2028","title":"Retirement; persons convicted of certain felonies shall forfeit benefits from PERS, SLRP and MHSPRS.","description":"An Act To Create New Sections 25-11-147, 25-11-321 And 25-13-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Receipt Of Retirement Benefits From The Public Employees' Retirement System, The Supplemental Legislative Retirement System And The Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol Retirement System Is Conditioned On The Member's Honest And Faithful Performance Of His Or Her Public Duties For The State; To Provide That A Member's Conviction Of Or Plea Of Guilty Or Nolo Contendere To A Felony That Is Related To Or In Connection With The Member's Employment In The State Service Is Considered To Be A Breach Of The Public Trust And A Breach Of The Member's Contract With The State; To Provide That If A Member Of The System Or Plan Is Convicted Of Or Enters A Plea Of Guilty Or Nolo Contendere In Any Court To A Felony That Is Related To Or In Connection With The Member's Employment In The State Service And Is Committed On Or After July 1, 2017, The Court Shall Conduct A Hearing In A Separate Civil Proceeding To Determine If All Of The Conditions Have Been Met; To Provide That If All Of The Conditions Have Been Met, The Court Shall Issue An Order That The Member Be Terminated From Membership In The System Or Plan And Forfeit His Or Her Retirement Benefits From The System Or Plan; To Provide That A Member Who Is Convicted Of Such A Crime Shall Not Be Terminated From Membership In The System Or Plan Or Forfeit His Or Her Retirement Benefits From The System Or Plan Until All Appeals Of The Conviction Have Been Finally Concluded Or The Time For An Appeal From The Conviction Has Expired; To Provide That After Receiving The Termination And Forfeiture Order From The Court, The System Shall Request The Attorney General For A Determination Of Whether All Appeals Of The Conviction Have Been Finally Concluded Or The Time For An Appeal From The Conviction Has Expired; To Provide That After The Attorney General Notifies The System That All Appeals Of The Conviction Have Been Finally Concluded Or The Time For An Appeal From The Conviction Has Expired, The System Shall Terminate The Member From Membership In The System Or Plan And The Member Shall Forfeit His Or Her Retirement Benefits From The System Or Plan; To Provide That A Member Who Is Terminated From Membership In The System Or Plan Shall Have His Or Her Contributions Refunded Without Any Interest; To Provide That If A Member Of The System Or Plan Is Also A Member Of Another Retirement System Administered By The Board Of Trustees Of The System, And The Crime For Which The Member Was Convicted Or Entered A Plea Of Guilty Or Nolo Contendere Is Related To Or In Connection With Employment Of The Member That Is Covered By Only One Of The Retirement Systems, The Member Will Be Terminated Only From The Retirement System In Which His Or Her Employment Was Covered At The Time That He Or She Committed The Crime, And Will Forfeit Retirement Benefits Only From That Retirement System; To Provide That The System May Conclusively Rely On A Termination And Forfeiture Order From The Court And The Notice From The Attorney General That The Requirements Of This Act Have Been Met In Terminating A Member From Membership In The System Or Plan; To Provide That The System Is Not Liable For Any Mistake In The Payment Of Retirement Benefits To A Member In Good Faith Reliance On A Termination And Forfeiture Order From The Court And The Notice From The Attorney General; To Provide That Any Ambiguity Or Uncertainty About Whether A Member Should Be Terminated From Membership In The System Or Plan Or Forfeit His Or Her Retirement Benefits From The System Or Plan Shall Be Resolved In Favor Of The Member; To Amend Sections 25-11-105, 25-11-111, 25-11-117, 25-11-120, 25-11-129, 25-11-305, 25-11-309, 25-11-311, 25-11-319, 25-13-3, 25-13-11, 25-13-21, 25-13-28 And 25-13-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2028/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2028.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":898829,"bill_number":"SB2069","title":"Youth court; clarify original jurisdiction over certain serious offenses.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Original Jurisdiction Of The Youth Court Over Certain Serious Offenses; To Bring Forward Sections 97-3-65, 97-3-95, 97-5-39 And 97-5-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2069/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2069.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":898837,"bill_number":"SB2035","title":"Common Core National Education Standards; State Board of Education shall replace with ELA Standards in 2017-2018 school year.","description":"An Act To Provide That Beginning With The 2017-2018 School Year The State Board Of Education Shall Replace The Common Core State Standards With The Ela Standards In Place In Several States; To Provide That The State Of Mississippi Shall Retain Sole Control Over The Development, Establishment And Revision Of Curriculum Standards; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2035/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2035.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":898841,"bill_number":"SB2026","title":"Disabilities; authorize designation of certain on driver's licenses or I.D. cards.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 63-1-35 And 45-35-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Designation Of Certain Disabilities On Driver's Licenses And Identification Cards Under Certain Circumstances; To Require Training For Law Enforcement Officers In Recognizing Certain Mental Or Medical Conditions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2026/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2026.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":898843,"bill_number":"SB2025","title":"Third Circuit District; revise residency requirement.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-7-14, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Subdistrict Residency Requirements In The Third Circuit District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2025/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2025.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":898847,"bill_number":"SB2017","title":"Home inspectors; delete repealer on licensure law.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 73-60-1, 73-60-3, 73-60-7, 73-60-23, 73-60-29 And 73-60-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Licensure Of Home Inspectors By The Mississippi Real Estate Commission; To Amend Section 8, Chapter 442, Laws Of 2013, To Delete The Repealer On Those Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2017/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2017.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":898852,"bill_number":"SB2003","title":"Bonds; authorize general obligation bonds to repair and renovate the Freedom House in Canton.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Purpose Of Furnishing, Equipping, Repairing And Renovating The Freedom House In Canton, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2003/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2003.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":898855,"bill_number":"SB2009","title":"Prescription Drugs Consumer Affordable Alternative Payment Options Act; create.","description":"An Act To Codify Sections 73-21-201 Through 73-21-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Prescription Drugs Consumer Affordable Alternative Payment Options Act; To Provide For Pharmacist Communication With Patients; To Provide That Compliance With This Act Shall Not Constitute A Violation Of Any Contract Or Any Agreement To Which The Pharmacist Or Pharmacy Is A Party; To Provide That A Pharmacist, His Agents And Employees Shall Not Be Liable For Any Act Or Failure To Act Pursuant To This Act; And For Related Matters.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2009/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2009.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":898858,"bill_number":"HC1","title":"Joint Session; call to hear State of the State address of Governor Phil Bryant.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Providing For A Joint Session Of The Mississippi Legislature To Hear The State Of The State Address Of Governor Phil Bryant.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC1/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0001.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":898861,"bill_number":"SB2022","title":"Homestead exemption; provide additional exemption for certain persons 65 years of age or older or totally disabled.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-33-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Qualified Homeowner Claiming A Homestead Exemption Allowed For A Person Who Is Sixty-five Years Of Age Or Older Or Totally Disabled Shall Be Allowed An Additional Exemption From All Ad Valorem Taxes On An Amount Equal To The Difference Between The Assessed Value Of The Homestead Property On January 1, 2017, Or January 1 Of The First Year For Which The Qualified Homeowner Claims An Exemption On The Property, And Any Increase In The Assessed Value Of The Homestead Property Resulting From An Update In Valuation Of The Homestead Property That Is Completed During The Time The Qualified Homeowner Owns The Property; To Provide That If A Subsequent Update In Valuation Of The Homestead Property That Is Completed During The Time The Qualified Homeowner Owns The Property Results In The Assessed Value Of The Homestead Property Being Less Than The Assessed Value Of The Property On January 1, 2017, Or January 1 Of The First Year For Which The Qualified Homeowner Claims Homestead Exemption For The Property, Then The Exemption Authorized Under This Act Shall Be On An Amount Equal To The Difference Between Such Lower Assessed Value And Any Increase In The Assessed Value Of The Homestead Property Resulting From A Subsequent Update In Valuation Of The Homestead Property That Is Completed During The Time The Qualified Homeowner Owns The Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2022/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2022.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":898866,"bill_number":"SB2079","title":"DHS supervision; reduce to 6 months.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-609, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce The Amount Of Time A Child Must Have Been Under Dhs Supervision Before Durable Guardianship May Be Granted; To Amend Section 43-21-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Definitions; To Amend Section 43-21-613, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2079/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2079.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":898870,"bill_number":"SB2077","title":"Income and franchise tax; allow refundable credit for costs of purchasing/installing solar energy system or energy efficiency services.","description":"An Act To Authorize An Income And/or Franchise Tax Credit Equal To A Certain Amount Of The Cost Of Purchasing And Installing Solar Energy Systems And Energy Efficiency Services; To Provide The Manner In Which The Credit May Be Claimed; To Provide That If The Amount Of Credit Claimed By A Taxpayer Exceeds The Amount Of Income And/or Franchise Tax Imposed Upon The Taxpayer For The Taxable Year, Then The Taxpayer Shall Receive A Refund From The Department Of Revenue For The Amount Of Such Excess; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2077/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2077.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":898874,"bill_number":"SB2011","title":"Post-Acute Residential Brain Injury Rehabilitation Facility; define for purpose of licensure.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 41-75-1, 41-75-3, 41-75-5 And 41-75-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define \"post-acute Residential Brain Injury Rehabilitation Facility\" For The Purpose Of Licensure By The State Department Of Health; To Require A License To Operate And Provide Procedures For Application; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2011/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2011.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":898877,"bill_number":"SC524","title":"Recognize Oxford High School and Oxford School District as First in Class in Statewide Accountability Results.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Oxford High School For Its \"a\" Accountability Rating And Recognizing The Oxford School District (osd) For Its First-place State Ranking In The 2015-2016 Accountability Results Which Is The First Year Of New State Tests.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC524/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0524.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":898880,"bill_number":"SB2065","title":"Wildlife; allow mentally handicapped persons to hunt during special youth season and exempt from license requirements.","description":"An Act To Allow Mentally Handicapped Persons To Hunt During Any Special Youth Season Established By The Commission On Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks; To Exempt Those Persons From Obtaining A License; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2065/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2065.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":898883,"bill_number":"SB2073","title":"Kindergarten-age children; require compulsory school attendance for all.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Provisions Of The Mississippi Compulsory School Attendance Law Are Fully Applicable To Kindergarten-age Children; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2073/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2073.xml","sponsor":"David Jordan"},
{"bill_id":898891,"bill_number":"SB2076","title":"Bonds; authorize the issuance of g.o. bonds to assist in establishing a McComb and Pike County musical heritage/creative arts museum.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Mccomb Main Street Association In Mccomb, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Incurred For The Establishment Of A Mccomb And Pike County Musical Heritage/creative Arts Museum In Mccomb; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2076/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2076.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":898893,"bill_number":"SB2019","title":"Bonds; authorize for Phase II of construction of a new headquarters building for the Department of Public Safety.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For Phase Ii Of Construction, Furnishing And Equipping Of A New Headquarters Building For The Department Of Public Safety; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2019/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2019.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":898897,"bill_number":"SB2044","title":"Income tax; authorize a credit for dependent care equal to that allowed for federal income tax purposes.","description":"An Act To Provide For An Income Tax Credit Equal To The Household And Dependent Care Services Credit Authorized For Federal Income Tax Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2044/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2044.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":898901,"bill_number":"SB2015","title":"Hunting and fishing licenses; not required if resident is an honorably discharged veteran.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-7-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Residents Of This State Who Are Active Duty Members Of The Armed Forces Of The United States To Hunt And Fish In This State Without A License Regardless Or Where They Are Serving On Active Duty; To Authorize Honorably Discharged Veterans Of The Armed Forces Of The United States Who Are Residents Of This State To Hunt And Fish In This State Without A License; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2015/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2015.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":898905,"bill_number":"SB2046","title":"Homestead exemption; provide for certain owners of manufactured homes or mobile homes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-53-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide An Exemption From Ad Valorem Taxes For An Owner Of A Manufactured Home Or Mobile Home Who Occupies Such Manufactured Home Or Mobile Home As His Primary Home And Has Done So At The Same Physical Location For At Least Two Consecutive Years, Regardless Of Whether Such Person Owns The Land On Which The Manufactured Home Or Mobile Home Is Located Or How The Manufactured Home Or Mobile Home And Land Are Assessed; To Provide That A Person May Not Claim The Exemption Provided In This Act If The Person Claims An Exemption Under The Homestead Exemption Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2046/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2046.xml","sponsor":"J.P. Wilemon"},
{"bill_id":898908,"bill_number":"SB2033","title":"Agriculture; prohibit rules related to poultry products inspections which are more stringent than federal rules.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-33-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Poultry Producers Are Exempt From Certain State Regulations If The Poultry Producers Qualify For Exemption Under The Federal Poultry Products Inspection Act; To Amend Section 75-33-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Commissioner Of Agriculture And Commerce Shall Not Adopt Regulations Related To Exemptions Under The Poultry Products Inspection Act Which Are More Stringent Than Federal Regulations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2033/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2033.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":898911,"bill_number":"SB2018","title":"Imitation firearms; prohibit.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Realistic Toy Guns And Imitation Firearms That Could Be Mistaken For Actual Firearms; To Create Exceptions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2018/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2018.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":898917,"bill_number":"SB2071","title":"School resource officers; require uniform statewide training.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-7-321, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Relating To School Resource Officer Qualifications To Require That All School Resource Officers Complete A Uniform Statewide Training Prior To Being Permitted To Serve In A School; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2071/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2071.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":898920,"bill_number":"SB2058","title":"Legislative member election contests; person who brings and loses contest must pay attorney's fees and costs.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-955, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The House Of Representatives And The Senate To Award Attorney's Fees And Costs Against An Unsuccessful Petitioner In A Legislative Election Contest; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2058/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2058.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":898924,"bill_number":"SB2059","title":"Genetically engineered salmon; prohibit sale or cultivation of.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Sale, Farming, Cultivation, Incubation Or Inducement To Spawn Of Atlantic Salmon Or Genetically Engineered Fish That May Come Into Contact With Or Spread Contagious Diseases To Native Fish In This State; To Authorize The Department Of Agriculture And Commerce To Enforce The Requirements Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2059/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2059.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":898929,"bill_number":"SB2052","title":"Hunting on streets and railroads; clarify prohibition on.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-15-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Prohibition Against Hunting On Any Street, Public Road, Public Highway, Levee, Or Railroad; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2052/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2052.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":898932,"bill_number":"SB2074","title":"Ad valorem taxation; exempt property used for housing and providing services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-31-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Taxation All Property, Real Or Personal, Used Exclusively For The Housing Of And Provision Of Services To Victims Of Domestic Violence Or Sexual Assault, Which Is Owned, Operated And Managed By A Not-for-profit Corporation, Qualified Under Section 501(c)(3) Of The Internal Revenue Code; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2074/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2074.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":898935,"bill_number":"SB2020","title":"Bonds; authorize the issuance of bonds for capital improvements at the State Fire Academy.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For Capital Improvements At The Mississippi State Fire Academy; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2020/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2020.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":898939,"bill_number":"SB2010","title":"Medical examiner and pathologist fees for investigation of death and autopsies; extend repeal date.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-61-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of Automatic Repeal For The Statute Prescribing Medical Examiner And Pathologist Fees For Death Investigations And Autopsies; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2010/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2010.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":898942,"bill_number":"SB2061","title":"Small Business and Grocer Investment Act; revise the definition of \"underserved community.\"","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 57-10-705 And 57-10-707, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are A Part Of The Small Business And Grocer Investment Act, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"underserved Community;\" To Remove A Provision That Prohibits The Use Of State Funds As A Source Of Funding For A Food Retailer Under The Program; To Revise The Eligibility Requirements For Applicants And Projects Under The Program; To Authorize The Mississippi Development Authority To Utilize A Certain Amount Of The Funds Available To The Program For Cost Of Administering The Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2061/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2061.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":898944,"bill_number":"SB2062","title":"Mississippi Delta Enterprise Zone; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Delta Enterprise Zone To Focus On Improving The Small Business Climate The Mississippi Delta Region Through Providing Incentives To Small Businesses, Creating Incubators And Tax Incentives For Mississippi Based Independent Grocery Stores, Farmers Markets And Existing Convenience Stores In The Enterprise Zone, And By Providing Training And Technical Assistance; To Provide That The Mississippi Development Authority Shall Develop New Strategies For The Enterprise Zone That Will Increase Business Activities In The Enterprise Zone; To Provide That Activities In The Zone Shall Be Administered By A Coordinator Appointed By The Advisory Board Created By This Act; To Provide For The Duties Of The Coordinator; To Create The Delta Enterprise Zone Advisory Board And Provide For Its Duties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2062/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2062.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":898950,"bill_number":"SB2004","title":"Health Care CON review; party requesting or appealing a hearing on application is responsible for costs and attorney fees.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-7-197, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Party Requesting A Hearing On An Application For A Health Care Certificate Of Need Who Does Not Prevail At The Hearing Shall Pay Costs And Attorney Fees, And To Apply The Same Requirement To Any Party Who Appeals An Order Of The Hearing Officer To The Proper Court And Loses On Appeal; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2004/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2004.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":898953,"bill_number":"SB2039","title":"Bonds; authorize the issuance of g.o. bonds for the E.E. Bass Cultural Arts Center.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Purpose Of Repairing, Renovating And Refurbishing The E.e. Bass Cultural Arts Center In Greenville, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2039/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2039.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":898957,"bill_number":"SB2048","title":"SREB contract program at out-of-state college of optometry; students not required to practice in Mississippi.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-135-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Mississippi Students Participating In The Southern Regional Education Board (sreb) Contract Program At Any College Of Optometry Outside Of The State Shall Not Be Required To Return To The State Of Mississippi To Practice After Graduation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2048/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2048.xml","sponsor":"J.P. Wilemon"},
{"bill_id":898962,"bill_number":"SB2081","title":"Official State Flag; change design to that of the \"Magnolia Flag.\"","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Change The Design Of The Official Flag Of The State Of Mississippi To That Of The First Official Flag Of Mississippi Known As The \"magnolia Flag\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2081/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2081.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":898964,"bill_number":"SB2024","title":"Health insurance; require coverage for hearing aids and services for hearing impaired children.","description":"An Act To Require That Certain Insurance Policies And Contracts Shall Provide Coverage For Hearing Aids And Services For Deaf And Hearing Impaired Children; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2024/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2024.xml","sponsor":"Videt Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":898967,"bill_number":"SB2002","title":"Assistant teachers; require school districts to notify of nonreemployment within 10 days after adoption of budget.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-9-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require School Districts To Give Assistant Teachers Notification Of Nonreemployment No Later Than 10 Days After The Adoption Of The District's Annual Budget By The Board For The Forthcoming Academic School Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2002/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2002.xml","sponsor":"David Jordan"},
{"bill_id":898972,"bill_number":"SB2082","title":"Medicaid; expand eligibility to include individuals entitled to benefits under federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Medicaid Eligibility To Include Those Individuals Who Are Entitled To Benefits Under The Federal Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act Of 2010 (aca) Beginning July 1, 2017; To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Essential Health Benefits For Individuals Eligible For Medicaid Under The Federal Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act Of 2010 (aca); And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2082/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2082.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":898975,"bill_number":"SB2067","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds to repair & renovate the Margaret Martin Performing Arts Center.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Purpose Of Repairing, Renovating And Refurbishing The Margaret Martin Performing Arts Center In Natchez, Mississippi, Which Is Designated A Mississippi Landmark By The Mississippi Department Of Archives And History; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2067/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2067.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":898977,"bill_number":"SB2021","title":"Grand larceny; theft of prescription drugs or firearms.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-17-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Theft Of Controlled Substances, Legend Drugs Or Firearms Will Constitute Grand Larceny Without Regard To The Value Of The Things Stolen; To Amend Section 97-17-42, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical Corrections To The Offense Of Larceny Of A Motor Vehicle; To Amend Section 97-17-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2021/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2021.xml","sponsor":"David Jordan"},
{"bill_id":898980,"bill_number":"SB2054","title":"Search not incident to arrest; require consent.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 99-1-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Oral Advisement And Written Consent Before Search Of A Vehicle Or Of A Person During Law Enforcement Officer Contact; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2054/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2054.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":898984,"bill_number":"SB2075","title":"Partisan political activity by employee of Department of Human Services; repeal prohibition on.","description":"An Act To Repeal Section 43-1-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prohibits Partisan Political Activity By An Employee Of The Department Of Human Services And Provides Criminal Penalties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2075/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2075.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":898987,"bill_number":"SB2023","title":"County prosecuting attorney; amounts paid to for secretarial services shall not be considered as part of annual salary.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-3-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make It Clear That Amounts Paid To County Prosecuting Attorneys For Secretarial Assistance Shall Not Be Consider As A Part Of Such Prosecuting Attorneys' Annual Salary; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2023/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2023.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":899006,"bill_number":"HB330","title":"Mental Health Department employees; provide for increase in annual compensation for those with annual salary under $20,000.00.","description":"An Act To Provide For An Increase In The Annual Compensation Of State Service Employees Of The State Department Of Mental Health Whose Annual Gross Salary Is Less Than $20,000.00; To Direct The State Personnel Board To Ensure That Certain Employees Of The Department Receive The Full Amount Of The Salary Increase; To Direct The Appropriation Of Funds Necessary To Provide The Salary Increases; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB330/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0330.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":899010,"bill_number":"HB446","title":"School buses; require school districts to equip with seat belts and purchase those with seatbelts after July 1, 2017.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-41-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Each School District To Equip School Buses With Properly Designed Seat Belts During The 2017-2018 School Year; To Require Any Buses Purchased By School Districts After July 1, 2017, To Be Equipped With Seat Belts At The Time Of Purchase; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB446/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0446.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":899014,"bill_number":"HB360","title":"Financial Transparency in Education Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Financial Transparency In Education Act; To Require Each Local Education Provider In The State To Create And Maintain A Searchable Expenditure And Revenue Website That Includes Detailed Data On All Monies Received And Expended In The Local School District; To Require Each Local Education Provider To Maintain The Data In An Easily Accessible, Searchable And Downloadable Format, And To Post Comprehensive Figures On Total Expenditures And Per-pupil Spending; To Require Each Local Education Provider To Submit The Summary Data To The State To Be Aggregated And Made Available Online; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB360/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0360.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":899018,"bill_number":"HB442","title":"School superintendents; revise minimum qualifications to serve as.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-9-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Qualifications For Persons Selected To Serve As A Superintendent Of Schools To Include Equivalent Credentials Consisting Of A Master's Degree In Any Subject Area And A Minimum Of 20 Years Of Administrative, Senior Management Or Supervisory Experience; To Amend Section 37-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Alternate Route Procedure For Individuals To Receive An Administrator's License; To Provide An Exemption From Certain Requirements For Administrator Licensure To Individuals Holding Certain Qualifying Equivalent Credentials; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB442/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0442.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":899021,"bill_number":"HB368","title":"Managed care organizations providing health care services to Medicaid beneficiaries; provide standardized credentialing of providers.","description":"An Act To Codify New Section 83-41-419, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Standardized Credentialing Of Health Care Providers Providing Health Care Services To Medicaid Beneficiaries In A Managed Care Organization Setting; To Provide For Standardized Information To Be Provided With Claim Payments For Those Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB368/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0368.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":899026,"bill_number":"HB373","title":"Online voter registration; revise to allow for first-time voters to register through.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Online Voter Registration For First-time Voters; To Amend Sections 23-15-13, 23-15-35, 23-15-37, 23-15-39, 23-15-41 And 23-15-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB373/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0373.xml","sponsor":"William Denny"},
{"bill_id":899029,"bill_number":"HB409","title":"At-risk students; authorize program of continued enrollment while attending an alternative education program.","description":"An Act To Provide For The Continued Enrollment Of At-risk Students In Public School While Enrolled In An Alternative Program Of Education That Meets Certain Conditions; To Authorize The Local Superintendents Of Education To Approve Continued Enrollment, To Prescribe The Conditions Under Which Continued Enrollment May Be Approved; To Provide For Cooperation Between The State Board Of Education And The Mississippi National Guard Youth Challenge Program Regarding The Status Of Students Enrolled In The Youth Challenge Program For Purposes Of Calculating Graduation Rates For Accreditation; To Bring Forward Sections 37-13-92 And 43-27-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB409/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0409.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":899033,"bill_number":"HB438","title":"Public employees; exempt from bad check fees caused by error in direct deposit made by their employer or retirement system.","description":"An Act To Exempt Active And Retired Public Employees Who Receive Direct Deposits Of Their Compensation Or Retirement Allowance From Bad Check Fees If The Sole Reason Their Account Was Overdrawn Was An Error In Funds Being Deposited In Their Account Caused By Their Employer Or The Retirement System; To Amend Sections 81-14-365, 97-19-57, 73-9-43, 73-34-45, 73-35-17, 73-60-29 And 75-67-122, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB438/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0438.xml","sponsor":"Charles Young"},
{"bill_id":899037,"bill_number":"HB336","title":"Mississippi Military Family Relief Fund; revise certain provisions regarding assistance for families of Mississippi National Guard members.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 33-4-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Monies In The Mississippi Military Family Relief Fund May Be Used To Provide Assistance To Families That Experience A Financial Hardship As A Result Of A Family Member Who Is A Member Of The Mississippi National Guard Regardless Of Whether The Family Member Is A Resident Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB336/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0336.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":899041,"bill_number":"HB395","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license tags; reauthorize issuance to supporters of East Central Attendance Center.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-56.287, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reauthorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of East Central Attendance Center In Jackson County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB395/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0395.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":899045,"bill_number":"HB397","title":"Semi-trailers; prohibit operation of in left-hand lanes of multi-lane roadways.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-603, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Semi-trailer Trucks From Operating In The Left-hand Lane Of Roadways With Two Or More Lanes Moving In The Same Direction; To Authorize Semi-trailer Trucks To Travel In The","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB397/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0397.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":899050,"bill_number":"HB420","title":"Mississippi English Language Learners Scholarship Program; create under the Critical Needs Teacher Scholarship Program.","description":"An Act To Establish The Mississippi English Language Learners Scholarship Program For The Purpose Of Recruiting And Educating Certain Qualified Persons To Teach In An Area Of Critical Need In This State With A Broadening Student Population Of English Language Learners; To Restrict The Receipt Of Scholarships Under The Program To Resident Hispanic Or Latino Students Enrolled In Or Who Have Been Accepted For Enrollment Into A Bachelor's Or Master's Degree Program Of Study For Elementary, Secondary Or Special Education; To Provide That The Annual Amount Of The Scholarship Award Shall Be Equal To The Total Cost For Tuition; To Establish The Terms Of Service For Those Persons Who Receive A Scholarship Under The Program; To Stipulate The Process For Repayment Of Any Award Amounts For Failing To Complete The Program Of Study Or The Required Number Of Years Of Service As Required By Receipt Of A Scholarship; To Limit The Number Of Students Admitted Into A Bachelor's Or Master's Degree Program Of Study For Elementary, Secondary Or Special Education Eligible For Receipt Of A Scholarship Under The Program To Ten Per Student Cohort; To Provide That The Mississippi English Language Learners Scholarship Program Shall Be Administered In The Same Manner And Incorporated Into The Critical Needs Teacher Scholarship Program; To Amend Section 37-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Recipients Of A Mississippi English Language Learners Scholarship From The Teacher Candidate Minimum Academic Requirements In An Approved Teacher Education Program For Licensure Eligibility; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB420/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0420.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":899053,"bill_number":"HB404","title":"Counties; clarify jurisdiction over roads originally constructed as a state highway.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 65-7-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify County Jurisdiction Over Roads Originally Constructed As A State Highway; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB404/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0404.xml","sponsor":"Roun McNeal"},
{"bill_id":899059,"bill_number":"HB340","title":"Physicians; make it a felony for engaging in sexual activity with patients and permanent license revocation.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 73-25-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That It Is A Felony For A Licensed Physician To Engage In Sexual Activity, Whether Consensual Or Nonconsensual, With A Patient Of The Physician While A Physician-patient Relationship Exists With The Patient, Or Within Twelve Months After The End Of A Physician-patient Relationship With The Patient; To Create New Section 73-25-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Physicians From Engaging In Sexual Misconduct With A Current Patient Or A Key Third Party And Certain Former Patients And Key Third Parties; To Amend Section 73-25-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Engaging In Prohibited Sexual Misconduct Is Grounds For Disciplinary Action Against A Physician By The State Board Of Medical Licensure; To Amend Section 73-25-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Physician Is Convicted Of Violating Section 73-25-41, The Board Shall Permanently Revoke The License Of The Physician And The License May Never Be Reinstated; To Provide That If The Board Finds That A Physician Has Engaged In Prohibited Sexual Misconduct, The Board Shall Permanently Revoke The License Of The Physician And The License May Never Be Reinstated; To Delete The Cap On The Amount Of Costs Of A Disciplinary Hearing That May Be Assessed To A Licensee By The Board; To Amend Section 73-25-32, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Physician Whose License Has Been Permanently Revoked Under The Provisions Of The Preceding Section Shall Not Be Authorized To Have His Or Her License Reinstated; To Create New Section 73-26-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That It Is A Felony For A Licensed Physician Assistant To Engage In Sexual Relations, Whether Consensual Or Nonconsensual, With A Patient Of The Physician Assistant While A Physician Assistant-patient Relationship Exists With The Patient, Or Within Twelve Months After The End Of A Physician Assistant-patient Relationship With The Patient; To Create New Section 73-26-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Physician Assistants From Engaging In Sexual Misconduct With A Current Patient Or A Key Third Party And Certain Former Patients And Key Third Parties; To Create New Section 73-26-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Physician Assistant Is Convicted Of Violating Section 73-26-7, The Board Shall Permanently Revoke The License Of The Physician Assistant And The License May Never Be Reinstated; To Provide That If The Board Finds That A Physician Assistant Has Engaged In Prohibited Sexual Misconduct, The Board Shall Permanently Revoke The License Of The Physician Assistant And The License May Never Be Reinstated; To Create New Section 73-27-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That It Is A Felony For A Licensed Podiatrist To Engage In Sexual Relations, Whether Consensual Or Nonconsensual, With A Patient Of The Podiatrist While A Podiatrist-patient Relationship Exists With The Patient, Or Within Twelve Months After The End Of A Podiatrist-patient Relationship With The Patient; To Create New Section 73-27-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Podiatrists From Engaging In Sexual Misconduct With A Current Patient Or A Key Third Party And Certain Former Patients And Key Third Parties; To Amend Section 73-27-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Engaging In Prohibited Sexual Misconduct Is Grounds For Disciplinary Action Against A Podiatrist By The State Board Of Medical Licensure; To Provide That If A Podiatrist Is Convicted Of Violating Section 73-27-21, The Board Shall Permanently Revoke The License Of The Podiatrist And The License May Never Be Reinstated; To Provide That If The Board Finds That A Podiatrist Has Engaged In Prohibited Sexual Misconduct, The Board Shall Permanently Revoke The License Of The Podiatrist And The License May Never Be Reinstated; To Amend Section 73-27-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Podiatrist Whose License Has Been Permanently Revoked Under The Provisions Of The Preceding Section Shall Not Be Authorized To Have His Or Her License Reinstated; To Create New Section 73-71-38, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That It Is A Felony For A Licensed Acupuncture Practitioner To Engage In Sexual Relations, Whether Consensual Or Nonconsensual, With A Patient Of The Acupuncture Practitioner While An Acupuncture Practitioner-patient Relationship Exists With The Patient, Or Within Twelve Months After The End Of An Acupuncture Practitioner-patient Relationship With The Patient; To Create New Section 73-71-38.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Acupuncture Practitioners From Engaging In Sexual Misconduct With A Current Patient Or A Key Third Party And Certain Former Patients And Key Third Parties; To Amend Section 73-71-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Engaging In Prohibited Sexual Misconduct Is Grounds For Disciplinary Action Against An Acupuncture Practitioner By The State Board Of Medical Licensure; To Amend Section 73-71-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If An Acupuncture Practitioner Is Convicted Of Violating Section 73-71-38, The Board Shall Permanently Revoke The License Of The Acupuncture Practitioner And The License May Never Be Reinstated; To Provide That If The Board Finds That An Acupuncture Practitioner Has Engaged In Prohibited Sexual Misconduct, The Board Shall Permanently Revoke The License Of The Acupuncture Practitioner And The License May Never Be Reinstated; To Amend Section 73-71-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Acupuncture Practitioner Whose License Has Been Permanently Revoked Under The Provisions Of The Preceding Section Shall Not Be Authorized To Have His Or Her License Reinstated; To Create New Section 41-58-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That It Is A Felony For A Licensed Radiologist Assistant To Engage In Sexual Activity, Whether Consensual Or Nonconsensual, With A Patient Of The Radiologist Assistant While A Radiologist Assistant-patient Relationship Exists With The Patient, Or Within Twelve Months After The End Of A Radiologist Assistant-patient Relationship With The Patient; To Create New Section 41-58-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Radiologist Assistants From Engaging In Sexual Misconduct With A Current Patient Or A Key Third Party And Certain Former Patients And Key Third Parties; To Create New Section 41-58-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Radiologist Assistant Is Convicted Of Violating Section 41-58-9, The Board Shall Permanently Revoke The License Of The Radiologist Assistant And The License May Never Be Reinstated; To Provide That If The Board Finds That A Radiologist Assistant Has Engaged In Prohibited Sexual Misconduct, The Board Shall Permanently Revoke The License Of The Radiologist Assistant And The License May Never Be Reinstated; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB340/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0340.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":899062,"bill_number":"HB328","title":"Right to vote; restore to veterans who committed nonviolent disqualifying crimes upon completing the sentencing requirements.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Veteran, As Defined In Title 38 Of The United States Code, Who Has Committed A Nonviolent Disqualifying Crime As Provided In Section 241, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Restored After Completing All Of The Sentencing Requirements; To Amend Section 23-15-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Section 23-15-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB328/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0328.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":899066,"bill_number":"SC525","title":"Commend 2016 Clinton High School \"Arrows\" Football Team for winning their first Class 6A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2016 Clinton High School \"arrows\" Football Team Led By Outstanding Senior Cam Akers And Head Coach Judd Boswell For Winning Their First Mhsaa Class 6a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC525/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0525.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":899070,"bill_number":"HB323","title":"Commercial motor vehicles; require to travel in right-hand lane on certain segment of U.S. Hwy 49 in Rankin County.","description":"An Act To Require Commercial Motor Vehicle Traffic To Travel In The Right-hand Lane When Traveling On A Certain Segment Of U.s. Highway 49 In Rankin County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB323/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0323.xml","sponsor":"Randall Patterson"},
{"bill_id":899074,"bill_number":"HB351","title":"Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act (2017); create.","description":"An Act To Create The Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access To Digital Assets Act (2017); To Create Definitions For Terms Used In This Act; To Provide For Applicability; To Authorize User Direction For Disclosure Of Digital Assets; To Provide That The Act Does Not Affect Terms Of Service Agreements; To Provide A Procedure For Disclosing Digital Assets; To Provide For Disclosure Of Content Of Electronic Communications Of A Deceased User; To Provide For Disclosure Of Other Digital Assets Of A Deceased User; To Provide For Disclosure Of Content Of Electronic Communications Of The Principal; To Provide For Disclosure Of Other Digital Assets Of The Principal; To Provide For Disclosure Of The Contents Of Electronic Communications Held In Trust When The Trustee Is Not The Original User; To Provide For Disclosure Of Other Digital Assets Held In Trust When The Trustee Is Not The Original User; To Provide For The Disclosure Of Digital Assets To The Conservator Of A Ward; To Impose Legal Duties On And Grant Authority To A Fiduciary Under The Act; To Provide For Custodian Immunity; To Amend Sections 87-3-7, 81-5-34, 91-8-303, 87-3-109 And 99-35-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB351/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0351.xml","sponsor":"Mark Tullos"},
{"bill_id":899077,"bill_number":"HB369","title":"Health insurance policies; require coverage certain examinations primarily related to women's health.","description":"An Act To Require That Certain Insurance Policies And Contracts Shall Provide Coverage For Annual Pap Smears And Biennial Bone Density Tests; To Amend Section 25-15-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State And School Employees Health Insurance Plan To Include Coverage For Annual Pap Smears And Biennial Bone Density Tests; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB369/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0369.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":899082,"bill_number":"HB436","title":"Mississippi Sports Commission; create.","description":"An Act To Establish The Mississippi Sports Commission To Develop A Plan To Promote Authentic Mississippi Sports Culture For Purposes Of Economic Development; To Prescribe The Functions And Duties Of The Commission; To Provide For The Composition Of The Commission; To Empower The Commission To Accept And Expend Grant Funds; To Provide For Interdepartmental Cooperation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB436/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0436.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":899086,"bill_number":"HB324","title":"Stallions or jacks; repeal provisions regarding public view of.","description":"An Act To Repeal Section 97-29-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prohibits Keeping A Stallion Or Jack In A Public Place; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB324/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0324.xml","sponsor":"Steve Hopkins"},
{"bill_id":899090,"bill_number":"HB346","title":"Special and occupational diplomas; repeal requirement for school districts to issue to exceptional students with disabilities.","description":"An Act To Repeal Section 37-16-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes School Districts To Issue Special Diplomas, Special Certificates Of Completion Or Mississippi Occupational Diplomas To Exceptional Students With Disabilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB346/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0346.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":899095,"bill_number":"HB345","title":"Alexander Blouin Mississippi High School First Aid Graduation Requirement Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-134, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Alexander Blouin Mississippi High School First Aid Graduation Requirement Act; To Provide That The State Board Of Education Shall Require An Instructional Component On The Proper Administration Of First Aid Assistance To Be Included As Part Of The Physical Education Or Health Education Curriculum; To Provide That Beginning With The 2017-2018 Ninth Grade Class Of Public High School Students, Certification In First Aid Shall Be A Requirement For Graduation; To Prescribe The Components Of The Curricula To Be Offered In First Aid Instruction; To Define Certain Terms To Be Used In First Aid Instruction; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB345/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0345.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":899098,"bill_number":"HB382","title":"Alexander Blouin Mississippi 911 Reporting Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create \"the Alexander Blouin Mississippi 911 Reporting Act\" To Provide That An Employee Of An Agency, Business, School Or Other Organization Within The State Of Mississippi Shall Be Allowed To Dial 911 In An Emergency Situation Without Being Required To First Contact A Supervisor; To Provide Penalties For Noncompliance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB382/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0382.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":899103,"bill_number":"HB348","title":"School buses; allow students to drink water on.","description":"An Act To Allow Students To Drink Bottled Water On School Bus While Traveling From Home To School And From School To Home; To Provide That The Water Must Be In Its Original Labeled And Clear, Plastic Bottle With An Unbroken Seal; To Prohibit Eating Or Drinking Any Other Items Or Beverages On School Buses; To Provide An Exception When Traveling Out-of-town For Extracurricular Activities Or Field Trips; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB348/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0348.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":899106,"bill_number":"HB329","title":"Attorney General investigators; provide for increase in annual compensation of.","description":"An Act To Provide For An Increase In The Annual Compensation Of Investigators Of The Attorney General's Office; To Direct The State Personnel Board To Ensure That Certain Investigators Receive The Full Amount Of The Salary Increase; To Direct The Appropriation Of Funds Necessary To Provide The Salary Increases; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB329/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0329.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":899110,"bill_number":"HB331","title":"State employees; provide for increase in annual compensation for those with annual salary under $50,000.00.","description":"An Act To Provide For An Increase In The Annual Compensation Of State Service Employees Whose Annual Gross Salary Is Less Than $50,000.00; To Direct The State Personnel Board To Ensure That Certain State Employees Receive The Full Amount Of The Salary Increase; To Direct The Appropriation Of Funds Necessary To Provide The Salary Increases; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB331/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0331.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":899114,"bill_number":"HB396","title":"State funded advertising; prohibit elected state officials from visibly or audibly participating in the making of.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Elected State Officials And State District Officials From Visually Or Audibly Participating In Public Advertising That Has Been Funded, In Whole Or In Part, With Legislative Appropriations Or Fees, Fines Or Penalties Received By The Office; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB396/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0396.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":899121,"bill_number":"HB378","title":"Water wells and septic tanks; if properly functioning, owners not required to connect property to central system.","description":"An Act To Provide That If The Owner Of A Residence Or Business Has An Operating And Properly Functioning Water Well To Provide The Water Supply Of The Residence Or Business At The Time That A Public Water System Is Made Available For The Location Of The Residence Or Business, The Owner Shall Not Be Required To Connect The Residence Or Business To The Public Water System; To Provide That If There Is A Question About Whether The Water Well Is Properly Functioning, The Owner Of The Residence Or Business May Seek A Ruling From A Licensed Professional Engineer, Whose Ruling On The Matter Shall Take Precedence Over Any Other Determination Or Ruling Made By A State Or Local Governing Body, Official Or Employee; To Create New Section 41-67-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If The Owner Of A Residence Or Business Has An Operating And Properly Functioning Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal System To Provide Sewage Treatment And Disposal For The Residence Or Business At The Time That A Centralized Wastewater Treatment System Is Made Available For The Location Of The Residence Or Business, The Owner Shall Not Be Required To Connect The Residence Or Business To The Centralized Wastewater Treatment System; To Provide That If There Is A Question About Whether The Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal System Is Properly Functioning, The Owner Of The Residence Or Business May Seek A Ruling From A Licensed Professional Engineer, Whose Ruling On The Matter Shall Take Precedence Over Any Other Determination Or Ruling Made By A State Or Local Governing Body, Official Or Employee; To Amend Sections 41-67-7 And 41-67-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB378/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0378.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":899124,"bill_number":"HB354","title":"Vocational and technical education programs; require SBE to establish in each school district.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-31-61 And 37-31-69, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Establishment And Conducting Of Vocational Technical Schools In Each District; To Bring Forward Sections 37-31-63, 37-31-65 And 37-31-67, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB354/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0354.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":899129,"bill_number":"HB362","title":"Health Care Certificate of Need Law; repeal.","description":"An Act To Repeal Sections 41-7-171 Through 41-7-209, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Mississippi Health Care Certificate Of Need Law Of 1979; To Amend Sections 23-15-625, 25-41-7, 35-1-19, 41-3-15, 41-4-18, 41-9-11, 41-9-23, 41-9-68, 41-9-209, 41-9-210, 41-71-7, 41-71-19, 41-73-5, 41-75-1, 41-75-5, 41-75-9, 41-75-25, 41-77-1, 41-77-5, 41-77-21, 41-77-23, 41-77-25, 41-95-3, 43-11-9, 43-11-19 And 57-117-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, And To Repeal Section 41-9-311, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB362/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0362.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":899132,"bill_number":"HB407","title":"Graduation rates; revise method of reporting for purpose of accountability rating system.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-17-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Method Of Calculating High School Graduation Rates For Purposes Of Accountability By Including An Option For Calculating Based On A Five-year Completion Model For Issuance Of Standard Diplomas; To Amend Section 37-16-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Students Who Fail To Achieve A Passing Score On The Map Assessment After Three Attempts With An Opportunity To Enroll In An Alternative Exit Course And Take An Alternate Assessment For Purpose Of Receiving A Standard Diploma For Satisfactorily Passing The Alternate Assessment; To Make Accommodations For Alternative Exit Courses And Assessments For Students With Disabilities To Receive A Standard Diploma Upon Graduation Provided Certain Requirements Are Fulfilled; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB407/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0407.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":899137,"bill_number":"HB376","title":"Public assistance; require recipients of to present proof each quarter of their attempts to obtain employment.","description":"An Act To Provide That Each Person Who Is Eighteen Years Of Age Or Older, Who Is Receiving Public Assistance Benefits And Who Is Not Employed Shall Be Required, As A Condition Of Receiving The Public Assistance Benefits, To Present To The Person's Caseworker Each Quarter Documentation Of The Person's Attempts To Obtain Employment During The Preceding Quarter; To Provide That The State Agency That Administers The Program From Which The Person Receives Public Assistance Benefits Shall Use The Database From The Win Job Centers Of The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security To Verify The Person's Searches And Applications For Employment; To Provide That Any Person Subject To This Act Who Does Not Present To The Person's Caseworker Each Month Sufficient Documentation Of The Person's Attempts To Obtain Employment Shall Be Ineligible To Receive The Public Assistance Benefits For A Certain Period Of Time; To Amend Sections 43-13-115 And 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB376/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0376.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":899140,"bill_number":"HB377","title":"Smoking; prohibit in motor vehicle with child passenger under age six.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Persons From Knowingly Smoking In A Motor Vehicle In Which A Child Who Is Less Than Six Years Of Age Is A Passenger; To Provide That A Violation Of This Act Is A Misdemeanor Punishable By A Fine; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB377/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0377.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":899144,"bill_number":"HB390","title":"Municipal budget; increase population threshold that requires municipalities to publish annual budget.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-35-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase From 1,500 To 2,000 The Minimum Number Of Residents That A Municipality Must Have Before A Municipality Is Required To Publish Its Annual Budget; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB390/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0390.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":899148,"bill_number":"HB443","title":"Dyslexia screenings; require school districts to provide for students and acceptance of independent evaluation and diagnosis.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 37-173-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require School Districts To Provide Additional Dyslexia Screenings And Comprehensive Evaluations For Students At Any Time The Student Is Enrolled In Public School At Any Time Deemed Necessary Based On Recommendations Of A Teacher Or Upon The Request Of A Parent Or Legal Guardian Upon Observing A Substantial Deficiency In A Student's Ability To Maintain Adequate Academic Performance Due To The Student's Experiencing Dyslexia-like Symptoms; To Require School Districts To Perform A Comprehensive Evaluation Of A Student Who Fails The Dyslexia Screener; To Provide That The Costs Associated With Subsequent Dyslexia Screening And Comprehensive Evaluation Shall Be Paid For By The School District Of The Student's Enrollment And Attendance; To Amend Section 37-173-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB443/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0443.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":899153,"bill_number":"HB424","title":"\"21st Century Mississippi Training Initiative\"; establish to increase access to college and career readiness.","description":"An Act To Establish The \"twenty-first Century Mississippi Training Initiative\" For Secondary, Postsecondary And Workforce Training Students; To Provide That The Initiative Shall Be Administered By The State Department Of Education And The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning, In Conjunction With The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security, Which Shall Have Rulemaking And Regulatory Authority Over The Administration Of The Program; To Prescribe The Purpose Of The Initiative; To Establish The Criteria By Which Eligible Students Will Qualify For Participation And The Method Of Selection Used By The Department Of Education And The Board Of Trustees; To Provide An Annual Stipend To Students Selected To Participate In The Program For Each Year Of Completion Of The Initiative; To Establish The \"mississippi Training Initiative Fund\"; To Require The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security To Make A Presentation To Each High School In Each School District On The Twenty-first Century Mississippi Training Initiative Program; To Create The Qualified School Personnel Forgivable Loan Program To Increase The Available Pool Of Highly-qualified And Well-trained Teachers In The State; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB424/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0424.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":899156,"bill_number":"HB357","title":"Common Core State Standards; provide for the repeal of.","description":"An Act To Provide For The Repeal Of The Common Core State Standards Curriculum Adopted By The State Board Of Education And To Prohibit Any Further Implementation Or Use Of Such Standards; To Restrict The Use Of The Partnership For Assessment Of Readiness For College And Careers (parcc), Or Any Other Assessment Related To Or Based On The Common Core State Standards, As The Required Assessment Required Under The Statewide Testing Program; To Require The State Superintendent Of Public Education And The State Board Of Education To Initiate Procedures To Withdraw From The Parcc Consortium; To Provide That The State Of Mississippi Shall Retain Sole Control Over The Development, Establishment And Revision Of Curriculum And Academic Content Standards; To Provide That No Curriculum Standards Developed Outside The State Of Mississippi May Be Adopted Or Implemented Without Public Hearings Held In Each Congressional District, A One-year Open Comment Period And Open Hearings Before A Joint Committee Composed Of The House And Senate Education Committees, Followed By An Act Of The Legislature; To Impose Restrictions Upon The State Department Of Education With Regards To The Expenditure Of Certain Funds And Disclosing Personally Identifiable Information Pertaining To Students And Teachers; To Amend Section 37-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB357/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0357.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":899161,"bill_number":"HC4","title":"Constitution; amend to authorize the Legislature to grant certain authority for metropolitan governmental creation.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Require The Legislature To Enact General Law Which Grants Authority To The Legislature To Enact Local And Private Law Prescribing The Manner And Procedure By Which Counties And Cities May Merge And Consolidate To Form A Metropolitan Government; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC4/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0004.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":899164,"bill_number":"HB339","title":"Board of Mental Health; add 2 new members who are directors of community mental health centers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-4-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Membership Of The State Board Of Mental Health By Adding Two Members Who Are Directors Of Community Mental Health/intellectual Disability Centers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB339/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0339.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":899168,"bill_number":"HB320","title":"Nuisance animals; extend repealer on provision of law related to the taking of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-7-31.5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Repealer On The Provision Of Law Relating To The Hunting, Trapping And Taking Of Nuisance Animals From 2017 To 2021; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB320/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0320.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":899173,"bill_number":"HB448","title":"Elected offices; require candidates for to obtain letter of compliance for state taxes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-299, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All Candidates That Are Entering The Race For Party Nominations To Office And All Independent Candidates And Special Election Candidates Running For Elected Office To Obtain A Letter Of Compliance For State Taxes; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-309, 23-15-359 And 23-15-361, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB448/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0448.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":899177,"bill_number":"HB416","title":"Teacher Education Scholars Forgivable Loan Program; revise minimum standards of qualifications for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-106-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Minimum Standards Of Qualifications And Eligibility Requirements For Teacher Education Scholars Forgivable Loan Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB416/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0416.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":899182,"bill_number":"HB321","title":"Property and casualty insurance; allow expense depreciation.","description":"An Act To Provide That Expense Depreciation May Be Included In An Insurance Policy Covering Damaged Property If Notice Is Provided Within The Policy In A Form Approved By The Commissioner Of Insurance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB321/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0321.xml","sponsor":"Brad Touchstone"},
{"bill_id":899186,"bill_number":"HB387","title":"Drug testing; require for recipients of public assistance to continue receiving benefits.","description":"An Act To Provide That Recipients Of Public Assistance Benefits Who Are 18 Years Of Age Or Older Shall Be Required To Take A Drug Test Annually And Shall Be Subject To Taking A Drug Test On A Random Basis To Determine Their Eligibility To Continue Receiving The Benefits; To Provide That If A Recipient Refuses To Take The Required Drug Test, The Administering Agency Shall Terminate The Recipient's Public Assistance Benefits And The Recipient Shall Not Be Eligible To Receive Public Assistance Benefits For 30 Days After A First Refusal To Take A Drug Test Within One Year, Or For Six Months After A Second Refusal To Take A Drug Test Within One Year; To Provide That Any Person Who Is Ineligible For Public Assistance Benefits For The Required Period May Reapply To Receive Public Assistance Benefits After Not Receiving The Benefits For The Required Period, And Will Be Eligible To Receive The Benefits Again If The Person Passes A Drug Test; To Provide That If A Recipient Of Public Assistance Benefits Is Given A Drug Test And He Or She Tests Positive For Any Drug For Which A Person Does Not Have A Valid Prescription, Or Tests Positive For A Drug For Which The Person Has A Valid Prescription With A Dosage In The Body That Is Higher Than The Amount Authorized By The Prescription, The Administering Agency Shall Terminate The Recipient's Public Assistance Benefits And The Recipient Shall Not Be Eligible To Receive Public Assistance Benefits For 90 Days, Or For One Year If The Recipient Has Tested Positive On The Drug Test On At Least One Other Occasion; To Provide That Any Person Who Is Ineligible For Public Assistance Benefits For The Required Period May Reapply To Receive Public Assistance Benefits After Not Receiving The Benefits For The Required Period, And Will Be Eligible To Receive The Benefits Again If The Person Passes Another Drug Test; To Provide That The State Department Of Health Shall Perform The Drug Tests Authorized By This Act, And The Cost Of The Drug Tests Shall Be Paid By The Recipient; To Provide That If A Recipient Tests Negative On The Drug Test, Then The Administering Agency Shall Repay The Recipient For The Amount Of The Drug Test; To Amend Sections 43-13-115 And 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, And To Repeal Section 43-17-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires Certain Adult Recipients Of Tanf Benefits To Take A Drug Test And Participate In A Substance Abuse Disorder Treatment Plan, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB387/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0387.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":899190,"bill_number":"HB356","title":"U.S. History subject area test; require State Board of Education to cease administration of.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The State Board Of Education From Causing To Be Administered The End-of-course Subject Area Test For United States History Beginning With The 2017-2018 School Year; To Amend Sections 37-16-5, 37-16-7, 37-3-49, 37-16-17 And 37-35-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB356/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0356.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":899193,"bill_number":"HB423","title":"Children's services and programs; require all state agencies to provide information relating to such in a list to the Legislature.","description":"An Act To Require All Agencies, Departments, Institutions And Political Subdivisions Of The State That Provide Programs Or Services To Children In This State To Annually Create An Itemized List Of The Programs And Services Provided To Children; To Require That The List Contain A Description Of The Programs And Services, A Resource Mapping Of All Federal And State Funds Received, Costs Associated With The Programs And Services, The Number Of Children Served By The Programs And Services, And Any Performance Measures Used To Assess The Programs And Services; To Provide That The Itemized Lists Of Programs And Services Shall Be Provided To The John C. Stennis Institute Of Government At Mississippi State University Not Later Than September 1 Of Each Year; To Provide That The Stennis Institute Shall Compile The Information In Those Lists Into One Document, And Shall Make The Compiled Information Available To Certain Committees Of The Legislature By December 1 Of Each Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB423/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0423.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":899198,"bill_number":"HB422","title":"Office of Physician Workforce; authorize to assist in creating/supporting residencies in addition to family medicine residencies.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 41-123-1, 41-123-7 And 41-123-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Office Of Mississippi Physician Workforce Of The University Of Mississippi Medical Center (ummc) To Assist In The Creation And/or Support Of Accreditation Council For Graduate Medical Education (acgme) Accredited Gme Training Programs In The State For Other Needed Residencies In Addition To Family Medicine Residencies; To Delete Requirement That Financial Support Awarded By Ummc To A Hospital Or Entity To Establish And Operate An Acgme Accredited Residency Be Distributed Over A Three-year Period; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB422/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0422.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":899201,"bill_number":"HB440","title":"MS Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act; create to provide tuition assistance.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Higher Education Access And Success For Homeless And Foster Youth Act\"; To Provide Definitions For Terms Used In This Act; To Provide For In-state Tuition At Public Postsecondary Institutions For Youth Who Are From Foster Care Or Homeless Situations; To Exclude Foster Care Assistance From Consideration As Income For Purposes Of Calculating Financial Aid; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB440/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0440.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":899206,"bill_number":"HB400","title":"Alexander Blouin Mississippi Medical Emergency Crash Cart Requirement Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Alexander Blouin Mississippi Medical Emergency Crash Cart Requirement Act; To Make Certain Legislative Findings And Declarations; To Require Fully Equipped And Operational Medical Emergency Crash Carts At All Mississippi Public High Schools, State Institutions Of Higher Learning And State Buildings; To Prescribe The Minimum Types Of Medical Equipment That Medical Emergency Crash Carts Must Contain; To Provide That High Schools, State Institutions Of Higher Learning And State Buildings Shall Be Required To Comply With Provisions For Regularly Scheduled Inspections Concerning The Provision Of Fully Equipped And Operational And Sufficient Numbers Of Medical Emergency Crash Carts; To Require The State Board Of Education, The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning And The Department Of Finance And Administration To Jointly Develop A Webpage Containing Information About The Proper Use Of The Medical Equipment Contained On The Medical Emergency Crash Carts Required To Be In The Public Schools, State Institutions Of Higher Learning And State Buildings, And To Have A Link Available To That Webpage On The Official State Of Mississippi Website And On Their Individual Websites; To Amend Section 37-17-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB400/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0400.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":899209,"bill_number":"HB429","title":"Motor vehicle reporting laws; clarify.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-15-69, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Code Section Reference On Provisions Of Law Regarding Reporting Of Motor Vehicle Accidents; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB429/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0429.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":899213,"bill_number":"HB363","title":"Dismissal of probation revocation charge when probation revocation hearing is not held within certain period; remove requirement of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That A Probation Revocation Charge Be Dismissed If The Revocation Hearing Is Not Held Within 30 Days Of The Warrant Being Issued; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB363/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0363.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":899217,"bill_number":"HB335","title":"School ad valorem tax levy; authorize levying authority for certain districts to approve, in full or in part, requests for increases up to seven percent.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-57-104, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Levying Authority For A Municipal Separate School District Or Special Municipal Separate School District To Approve Or Disapprove, In Full Or In Part, The School Board's Request For An Increase In The Ad Valorem Tax Dollars Up To Seven Percent; To Amend Section 37-57-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Section 37-57-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB335/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0335.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":899221,"bill_number":"HB413","title":"Squirrel season; extend through the first week of March.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-7-31.3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend Squirrel Season Through The First Week Of March Subject To A Daily Bag Limit Of Three Squirrels Per Hunter; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB413/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0413.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":899225,"bill_number":"HB391","title":"Motor vehicles; prohibit travel in outermost left lane except under certain conditions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-603, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Motor Vehicles From Continually Traveling The Outermost Left Lane Of A Highway That Allows For Two Or More Lanes To Travel In The Same Direction, Except Under Certain Conditions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB391/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0391.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":899230,"bill_number":"HB425","title":"Liquefied compressed gas; establish reporting requirements for importers of.","description":"An Act To Establish Reporting Requirements For Importers Of Liquefied Compressed Gas; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB425/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0425.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":899236,"bill_number":"HB432","title":"Special education graduation and diploma; provide alternate exit course and assessment to enable certain students to receive.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-16-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Students Who Fail To Achieve A Passing Score On The Map Assessment After Three Attempts With An Opportunity To Enroll In An Alternative Exit Course And Take An Alternate Assessment For Purpose Of Receiving A Standard Diploma For Satisfactorily Passing The Alternate Assessment; To Make Accommodations For Alternative Exit Courses And Assessments For Students With Disabilities To Receive A Standard Diploma Upon Graduation Provided Certain Requirements Are Fulfilled; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB432/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0432.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":899240,"bill_number":"HB355","title":"Public schools; require to post child abuse hotline number in visible areas of the school.","description":"An Act To Require Every Public School, Including Charter Schools To Post, In A Clearly Visible Location In A Public Area Of The School That Is Readily Accessible To Students, A Sign, In English And In Spanish, That Contains The Toll-free Telephone Number Operated By The Department Of Human Services To Receive Reports Of Child Abuse Or Neglect; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB355/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0355.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":899244,"bill_number":"HB327","title":"Right to vote; restore to people who committed nonviolent disqualifying crimes upon meeting certain requirements.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Has Committed A Nonviolent Disqualifying Crime As Provided In Section 241, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, Shall Have The Right To Have His Or Her Vote Restored Two Years After Completing All Of The Sentencing Requirements; To Amend Section 23-15-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Section 23-15-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB327/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0327.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":899248,"bill_number":"HB379","title":"DHS; require to provide information to kinship caregivers regarding public assistance benefits.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 43-15-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The Department Of Human Services To Provide A Separate Link Or Portal On Its Website Providing Kinship Caregivers With Information And Access Necessary To Apply For Public Assistance Benefits; To Create New Section 43-13-117.5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Division Of Medicaid To Provide That Certain Dependents Of A Military Service Member Shall Maintain Eligibility And Priority For Certain Medical Assistance And Developmental Disability Services Under Certain Conditions; To Require The Division To Request A Waiver If Necessary To Implement That Provision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB379/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0379.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":899253,"bill_number":"HB334","title":"Unemployment benefits; remove one-week waiting period for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 71-5-511, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Eliminate The One-week Waiting Period Required For Eligibility For Unemployment Compensation Benefits; To Amend Sections 71-5-11, 71-5-13, 71-5-355, 71-5-357, 71-5-359, 71-5-361, 71-5-501 And 71-5-505, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB334/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0334.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":899256,"bill_number":"HB370","title":"Motor vehicle; provide that the most insurers shall be required to pay for repairs is the prevailing market rate.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-11-501, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Most An Insurer Will Be Required To Pay For The Repair Of A Motor Vehicle Is The Prevailing Market Rate That The Vehicle Could Be Repaired For In Accordance With The Manufacturer's Suggested Repair Standards; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB370/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0370.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":899260,"bill_number":"HB342","title":"Personal Service Contract Review Board; exempt entertainer contracts entered into by Mississippi Fair Commission from review of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-9-120, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Any Contracts For Entertainers And/or Performers At The Mississippi State Fairgrounds Entered Into By The Mississippi Fair Commission From Review By The Personal Service Contract Review Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB342/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0342.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":899264,"bill_number":"HB375","title":"Needle exchange programs; authorize county health departments to operate with consent of local governments.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize County Health Departments To Operate Substance Abuse Treatment Outreach Programs That Allows Participants To Exchange Hypodermic Needles And Syringes, With The Consent Of The Municipality And County In Which The Program Would Operate; To Provide That Items Exchanged At The Program Shall Not Be Deemed To Be Drug Paraphernalia Under The Controlled Substances Law While Located At The Program; To Provide That Persons Who Admit To A Law Enforcement Officer Of The Presence Of A Needle Or Other Sharp Object Before A Search Of The Person, The Person's Premises, Or The Person's Vehicle, Shall Not Be Charged With Or Prosecuted For Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia For The Needle Or Sharp Object Or For Possession Of A Controlled Substance For Residual Or Trace Drug Amounts Present On The Needle Or Sharp Object; To Amend Section 41-29-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB375/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0375.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":899269,"bill_number":"HB367","title":"Open primaries; authorize.","description":"An Act To Abolish Partisan Primaries; To Provide The Time For Holding General And Preferential Elections; To Provide That When Only One Person Has Qualified As A Candidate For An Office, Such Person's Name Shall Be Placed On The General Election Ballot; To Provide That A Preferential Election Shall Be Held Three Weeks Before The General Election And The Candidate Who Receives A Majority Of The Votes Cast For Such Office Shall Have Only His Or Her Name Placed On The General Election Ballot; To Provide That When No Candidate Receives A Majority Of The Votes Cast In The Preferential Election For An Office, That The Two Candidates Who Receive The Highest Number Of Votes In The Preferential Election Shall Have Their Names Placed On The General Election Ballot As Candidates For Such Office; To Provide The Procedure To Follow In Case Of Ties; To Provide The Manner For Qualifying As A Candidate For Public Office; To Provide For The Printing Of Necessary Ballots; To Amend Sections 21-7-7, 21-8-7, 21-9-15, 21-9-17, 21-15-1, 21-31-27, 23-15-11, 23-15-21, 23-15-31, 23-15-37, 23-15-129, 23-15-153, 23-15-173, 23-15-197, 23-15-213, 23-15-239, 23-15-240, 23-15-266, 23-15-271, 23-15-313, 23-15-367, 23-15-375, 23-15-401, 23-15-403, 23-15-411, 23-15-423, 23-15-463, 23-15-465, 23-15-469, 23-15-507, 23-15-511, 23-15-513, 23-15-523, 23-15-531.4, 23-15-531.6, 23-15-531.7, 23-15-541, 23-15-557, 23-15-559, 23-15-561, 23-15-573, 23-15-593, 23-15-595, 23-15-601, 23-15-605, 23-15-673, 23-15-687, 23-15-692, 23-15-713, 23-15-755, 23-15-771, 23-15-801, 23-15-807, 23-15-811, 23-15-833, 23-15-859, 23-15-873, 23-15-881, 23-15-885, 23-15-891, 23-15-899, 23-15-911, 23-15-951, 23-15-961, 23-15-963, 23-15-1065, 23-15-1081, 23-15-1085, 23-15-1087, 23-15-1089, 23-15-1091, 23-15-1093, 23-15-1095, 23-15-1097, 25-4-3, 65-1-3, 79-19-21, 79-19-27, 95-1-5, 97-13-18 And 97-13-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Bring Forward Section 23-15-575, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Repeal Section 23-15-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Preparation, Use And Revision Of Primary Election Pollbooks; To Repeal Section 23-15-171, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Dates Of Municipal Primary Elections; To Repeal Section 23-15-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Date Of State, District And County Primary Elections; To Repeal Sections 23-15-263, 23-15-265, 23-15-267, 23-15-291 Through 23-15-311, 23-15-317, 23-15-319, 23-15-331, 23-15-333 And 23-15-335, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Duties Of The State Executive Committee And County Executive Committees In Primary Elections, Provide For The Qualification Of Candidates For Party Primary Elections, And Provide For The Conduct Of Party Primary Elections; To Repeal Sections 23-15-359, 23-15-361 And 23-15-363, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Contents Of General Election Ballots; To Repeal Sections 23-15-597 And 23-15-599, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Canvass Of Returns And Announcement Of Vote By The County Executive Committees In Primary Elections And Require The State Executive Committee To Transmit To The Secretary Of State A Tabulated Statement Of The Party Vote For Certain Offices; To Repeal Section 23-15-841, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Primary Elections For The Nomination Of Candidates To Fill Vacancies In County And County District Offices; To Repeal Sections 23-15-921 Through 23-15-941, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Procedures For Contests Of Primary Elections; To Repeal Section 23-15-1031, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Date Of Primary Elections For Congressmen And United States Senators; To Repeal Section 23-15-1063, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prohibits Unregistered Political Parties From Conducting Primary Elections; To Repeal Section 23-15-1083, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires That Certain Congressional Primaries Be Held On The Same Day As The Presidential Preference Primary; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB367/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0367.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":899272,"bill_number":"HB325","title":"Timber products; revise time during which vehicles transporting may operate.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-7-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Vehicle Transporting A Load Of Timber Products To Operate At Night Provided That The Vehicle Has A Rotating Light Affixed To The End Of The Load; To Amend Section 63-5-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB325/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0325.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":899277,"bill_number":"HB433","title":"Social studies curriculum; require citizenship examination as part of U.S. History or American Government courses.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Board Of Education To Develop And Implement Objectives That Focus On The Academic Standards In Social Studies, Civics And United States History And To Require The Administration Of An American Civics Assessment, Identical To The Portion Of The Examination Administered By United States Citizenship And Immigration Services (uscis) Required By 8 Uscs Section 1423 For Naturalization, To Provide That The Score Obtained By The Student On The Assessment Shall Be Calculated Into The Students Overall Grade For The Social Studies Course Of Enrollment At The Time Of The Assessment; To Provide That Beginning With The 2017-2018 School Year, The Board Shall Require The Developed Objectives To Be Incorporated Into The United States History Curriculum For American Government Required For High School Students As Measured By The Subject Area Test For That Course; To Authorize The Board To Determine The Method And Manner In Which To Administer The Assessment; To Provide That Students Shall Have Additional Opportunities To Take The Assessment Until A Passing Score Is Obtained; To Amend Sections 37-3-49 And 37-16-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB433/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0433.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":899280,"bill_number":"HB385","title":"Public benefits; require recipients of who are not employed to participate in a job skills training program.","description":"An Act To Provide That Each Person Who Is Eighteen Years Of Age Or Older, Who Is Receiving Public Assistance Benefits And Who Is Not Employed Shall Be Required To Participate In A Job Skills Training Program Conducted By The Mississippi Department Of Human Services As A Condition Of Receiving The Public Assistance Benefits; To Direct The Department Of Human Services, In Conjunction With The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security, To Establish And Administer A Job Skills Training Program For Recipients Of Public Assistance Benefits To Provide Instruction And Training In Employment-related Skills That Will Help The Recipient Of Public Assistance Benefits In Applying For, Obtaining And Maintaining Gainful Employment; To Provide That Any Person Who Does Not Participate In The Job Skills Training Program As Required By This Act Shall Be Ineligible To Receive The Public Assistance Benefits For A Certain Period Of Time; To Amend Sections 43-13-115 And 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB385/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0385.xml","sponsor":"Robert Foster"},
{"bill_id":899284,"bill_number":"HB405","title":"Counties and municipalities; expand and clarify authority to expend monies to match funds for social and community service programs.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-5-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Any County Board Of Supervisors To Expend Monies To Match Funds In Support Of Certain Social And Community Service Programs; To Amend Section 21-19-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Governing Authorities Of Any Municipality May Expend Monies To Match Funds In Support Of Domestic Violence Shelters And Sexual Assault Programs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB405/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0405.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":899288,"bill_number":"HB380","title":"Candidate qualification; remove manslaughter from exception to qualify list.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 23-15-299, 23-15-309, 23-15-359 And 23-15-361, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Manslaughter From The List Of Felony Exceptions For Candidate Qualification; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB380/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0380.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":899296,"bill_number":"HB415","title":"Holy Bible; designate as the official state book of Mississippi.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 3-3-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate The Holy Bible As The Official State Book Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB415/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0415.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":899299,"bill_number":"HB389","title":"Small water crafts; clarify authority of certain municipalities to create harbors and recreational parks for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 59-15-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Authority Of Certain Municipalities To Create Harbors And Recreational Parks For Small Water Crafts; To Amend Section 59-15-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That All Harbors, Recreational Parks And Facilities Constructed And Improved Within A City's Territorial Limits Shall Be Maintained And Operated Under The Exclusive Control Of The City Authorities; To Amend Section 29-15-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Sections 29-15-7, 29-15-9 And 29-15-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB389/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0389.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":899304,"bill_number":"HC3","title":"Constitution; amend to require the members of the State School Board of Education to be elected.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 203, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Provide That Beginning In 2020, The Members Of The State Board Of Education Shall No Longer Be Appointed And The Board Shall Be Comprised Of One Member Elected From Each Congressional District Of The State And One Member Elected From The State At Large; To Provide That The Terms Of The Elected Board Members Are For Four Years; To Provide That A Board Member May Be Removed By A Three-fifths Vote Of The Mississippi House Of Representatives; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC3/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0003.xml","sponsor":"Steve Hopkins"},
{"bill_id":899307,"bill_number":"HB337","title":"Mississippi Patient Protection Act of 2017; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Patient Protection Act Of 2017\"; To Declare Legislative Intent; To Define Certain Terms Used In The Act; To Provide That A Health Insurer Shall Not Discriminate Against Any Provider Who Is Located Within The Geographic Coverage Area Of A Health Benefit Plan And Who Is Willing To Meet The Terms And Conditions For Participation Established By The Health Insurer; To Prohibit A Health Insurer From Imposing A Monetary Advantage Or Penalty That Would Affect A Beneficiary's Choice Among Those Health Care Providers Who Participate In The Health Benefit Plan; To Require The Commissioner Of Insurance To Enforce The State's Any Willing Provider Laws; To Provide Injunctive Relief For Violations Of This Act; To Authorize The Commissioner Of Insurance To Adopt Regulations To Implement The Act; To Amend Section 83-41-409, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB337/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0337.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":899312,"bill_number":"HB374","title":"County school board trustees; require runoff election if no candidate receives majority of votes cast.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-5-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That In A Contest For Office Of Board Of Trustees, The Person Who Receives The Majority Of Votes Cast For The Position Sought Shall Be Declared The Winner; To Provide For A Runoff Between The Two Candidates Receiving The Highest Number Of Votes In Instances Where Neither Candidate Receives The Majority Of Votes Cast In The Election; To Provide That The Runoff Election Shall Occur Three Weeks After The First Election; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB374/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0374.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":899316,"bill_number":"HB412","title":"MS Rural Fire Truck Equipment and Apparatus Grant Program; create and fund with sex offender registry fee.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Rural Fire Truck Equipment And Apparatus Grant Program; To Provide That The Mississippi Insurance Department Should Direct And Administer The Grant Program; To Provide The Purpose And Criteria Of The Program; To Create A Special Fund For The Grant Program; To Amend Section 45-33-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Department Of Public Safety Shall Impose A Quarterly Fee Of Five Dollars On Registered Sex Offenders To Deposit Into The Special Fund For The Grant Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB412/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0412.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":899320,"bill_number":"HB341","title":"Medical Licensure Board; authorize to change administrative fees to licensees and impose monetary penalties.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 73-25-26, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State Board Of Medical Licensure To Charge Administrative Fees To Licensees For Certain Purposes; To Amend Section 73-25-14, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Amend Section 73-25-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board To Impose Monetary Penalties To Discipline Licensees Who Have Been Found To Have Violated The Licensing Law; To Delete The Cap On The Amount Of Costs Of A Disciplinary Hearing That May Be Assessed To A Licensee By The Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB341/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0341.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":899324,"bill_number":"HB384","title":"Practice of medicine or dentistry; allow person convicted of certain crimes to practice.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Persons Who Are Convicted Of Certain Crimes To Practice Medicine Or Dentistry Again After The Person's License Has Been Reinstated By The State Board Of Medical Licensure Or The State Board Of Dental Examiners; To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Person Who Is Reinstated To Practice Medicine Or Dentistry After Conviction Of Certain Crimes To Petition The Court For Expungement Of Any Crime Which Caused The Loss Of License To Practice Medicine Or Dentistry; To Bring Forward Sections 73-9-61 And 73-25-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For Nonissuance Or Denial Of Dental And Medical Licenses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB384/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0384.xml","sponsor":"Tyrone Ellis"},
{"bill_id":899328,"bill_number":"HB401","title":"Paroled offenders; prohibit automatic arrest and revocation of parole for being near the vicinity of a firearm under certain circumstances.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Parole Board From Issuing A Warrant For The Return Of A Paroled Offender If The Warrant Is Based Solely On The Offender Being Near The Vicinity Of A Firearm In Another Individual's Residency Or Motor Vehicle And Such Offender Alleges That He Or She Is Not The Owner Of The Firearm; To Prohibit The Warrantless Arrest Of A Paroled Offender, By A Field Officer, If The Arrest Is Based Solely On The Offender Being Near The Vicinity Of A Firearm In Another Individual's Residency Or Motor Vehicle And The Offender Alleges That He Or She Is Not The Owner Of The Firearm; To Provide That The Parole Or The Earned-release Supervision Of A Paroled Individual Shall Not Be Automatically Revoked Under Certain Circumstances; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB401/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0401.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":899331,"bill_number":"HB406","title":"Local Government Records Committee; require to conduct study regarding waiving of certain retention schedules for county historical records/files.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-60-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Local Government Records Committee To Conduct A Feasibility Study On The Possibility Of Waiving The Retention Schedules For County Historical Records And Files That Have Endured Irreversible Deterioration; To Require The Local Government Records Committee To Research And Study Data Analysis And Future Funding Initiatives On The Establishment Of A Climate Controlled State-of-the-art Storage And Retention Repository To House Certain County Records; To Bring Forward Sections 25-60-3, 19-15-1, 19-15-3, 19-15-5 And 39-5-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB406/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0406.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":899336,"bill_number":"HB332","title":"MS Highway Safety Patrol and Bureau of Narcotics; increase salaries by $2,500 for sworn officers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-1-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Salaries Of All Sworn Officers Of The Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol And The Mississippi Bureau Of Narcotics By $2,500; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB332/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0332.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":899340,"bill_number":"HB381","title":"Alexander Blouin Mississippi Hospital Anatomical Gift Notification Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Alexander Blouin Mississippi Hospital Anatomical Gift Notification Act; To Make Certain Legislative Findings And Declarations; To Amend Section 41-39-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That When A Hospital Refers An Individual Who Is At Or Near Death To An Organ Procurement Organization, If The Individual Does Not Have A Document Of Gift Or A Document Of Refusal, The Procurement Organization Representative And The Attending Physician Of The Individual Shall Provide Anatomical Gift Information To And Seek To Obtain The Consent Of Any Person Having The Authority To Make An Anatomical Gift On Behalf Of The Individual; To Require The Procurement Organization Representative And The Attending Physician To Facilitate The Consent Process By Providing All Necessary Documents And Instructions To The Person From Whom Consent Is Obtained; To Require The Hospital, The Procurement Organization And The Attending Physician Of The Individual To Keep Records Of All Requests Made For Consent, The Information Presented With The Requests For Consent, And The Signature Or Notation Of Refusal Of Signature Of The Person Or Persons From Whom Consent Was Requested; To Provide That A Copy Of The Records Shall Be Placed In The Deceased Individual's Hospital Medical Records; To Provide That The Records Shall Be Prepared And Maintained By The Hospital, Procurement Organization And Attending Physician In The Form And Manner Prescribed By The State Department Of Health; To Provide That If A Hospital Or Physician Consistently Fails To Comply With The Requirements Of This Act, The Hospital Or Physician Is Subject To Disciplinary Action From The Appropriate Licensing Agency; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB381/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0381.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":899343,"bill_number":"HB393","title":"Parole; require parole board to provide for certain nonviolent offenders upon recommendation of sentencing judge.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That A Nonviolent Offender Be Paroled By The Parole Board After The Offender Serves 25% Of His Or Her Sentence And The Sentencing Judge Authorizes Consideration For Parole To The Parole Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB393/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0393.xml","sponsor":"Tyrone Ellis"},
{"bill_id":899348,"bill_number":"HB365","title":"Local governments capital improvements revolving loan program; including municipal natural gas facilities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-1-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"capital Improvements\" For Purposes Of The Local Governments Capital Improvements Revolving Loan Program To Include Repair, Renovation And Improvement Of Municipal Natural Gas Facilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB365/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0365.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":899354,"bill_number":"HB421","title":"Dyslexia Coordinator; require the State Dept. of Education to employ in each school district.","description":"An Act To Require The State Department Of Education To Employ A Dyslexia Coordinator In Each School District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB421/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0421.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":899359,"bill_number":"HB408","title":"State Parole Board; assign staff attorneys to process petitions for expunction to assist in re-entry efforts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The State Parole Board Shall Be Assigned Two Attorneys Who Shall Process Petitions To Expunge Offenses; To Bring Forward Section 99-19-72, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertains To The Filing Fee That Is Paid To Expunge Offenses, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB408/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0408.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":899363,"bill_number":"HB417","title":"\"Lexi's Law\"; enact to require cursive handwriting to be included and taught in the elementary curriculum.","description":"An Act To Create \"lexi's Law\"; To Require The State Board Of Education To Prescribe The Minimum Contents Of Courses Of Study For All Public Elementary And Secondary Schools In The State; To Require That Cursive Handwriting Be Taught At The Elementary Level Of Instruction; To Require Each School Board To Annually Certify To The State Board Of Education That The Applicable Schools In The School District Are Meeting The Cursive Writing Requirements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB417/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0417.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":899367,"bill_number":"HB371","title":"Vision insurance; prohibit provider contracts from establishing or limiting fees for noncovered services.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Provider Contracts For Vision Services In Health And Vision Insurance Plans From Establishing Or Limiting Fees For Noncovered Services; To Prohibit A Provider From Charging More For Services And Materials That Are Noncovered Services Under A Vision Plan Than His Usual And Customary Rate For Those Services And Materials; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB371/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0371.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":899371,"bill_number":"HB410","title":"Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; revise provisions regarding leisure and recreation districts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"municipality\" To Include The City Of Ridgeland, Mississippi, Under The Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of Certain Municipalities To Establish Leisure And Recreation Districts Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Madison County, Mississippi, To Create Leisure And Recreation Districts Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB410/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0410.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":899375,"bill_number":"HB439","title":"State-assisted Local Road Construction and Maintenance Program; create for counties and municipalities under certain populations.","description":"An Act To Establish A State-assisted Local Road Construction And Maintenance Program For The Purpose Of Providing Financial Assistance To Certain Counties And Municipalities In The Construction, Reconstruction And Maintenance Of Highways, Roads And Streets That Are Not Included In The State Highway System Or The State Aid Road System; To Provide That The Program Shall Be Administered By The Office Of State Aid Road Construction; To Amend Section 65-9-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB439/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0439.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":899378,"bill_number":"HB447","title":"Surplus lines insurance; revise process and requirements before placing coverage with a producer.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 83-21-19 And 83-21-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Permit Placement Of Insurance With A Surplus Lines Insurer Without Regard To The Availability Of Authorized Insurance; To Require An Informational Notice Be Provided By The Surplus Lines Insurance Producer To The Insured Regarding Placement Of Personal Lines Policies With Surplus Lines Insurers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB447/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0447.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":899383,"bill_number":"HB352","title":"Electronic image; provide penalties for posting certain photos without permission.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-45-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Any Person From Posting A Photograph, Electronic Picture Or Image Of Any Kind For The Purpose Of Injuring Another Person; To Prohibit A Person From Obtaining The Personal Identity Information Of Another Person And Using That Information To Post A Nude Or Partially Nude Photograph, Electronic Picture Or Image Of Another Person Without The Consent Of The Person In The Photograph, Electronic Picture Or Image; To Bring Forward Sections 97-45-19 And 97-5-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB352/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0352.xml","sponsor":"Cedric Burnett"},
{"bill_id":899386,"bill_number":"SC527","title":"Commend civil and spiritual leadership of Presbyterian Christian School founding Board Member Jere Gunn.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Civic Leadership And Charitable Services Of Presbyterian Christian School Founding Board Member Mr. Jere Gunn.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-30","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC527/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0527.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":899390,"bill_number":"HB344","title":"Out-of-State tuition; waive for nonresident children of Mississippi emergency service personnel killed in line of duty.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-103-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Waive Out-of-state Tuition Fees For Nonresident Children Of Mississippi Emergency Service Personnel Members Or First Responders Employed By A Political Subdivision Of The State And Who Is Killed In The Line Of Duty; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB344/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0344.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":899394,"bill_number":"HB411","title":"Alcoholic Beverages; revise definition of \"qualified resort area\" under the Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"qualified Resort Area\" Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law To Include The Second Judicial District Of Hinds County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB411/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0411.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":899398,"bill_number":"HB427","title":"Department of Revenue; authorize to compromise and settle tax liabilities with taxpayers.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Department Of Revenue To Consider And Enter Into Agreements With Taxpayers For The Settlement Or Compromise Of Tax Liabilities; To Bring Forward Sections 31-19-27 And 31-19-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Compromise Of Doubtful Claims, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB427/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0427.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":899400,"bill_number":"HB350","title":"Graduation rates; revise method of reporting for purpose of accountability rating by providing a five-year completion option.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-17-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Method Of Calculating High School Graduation Rates For Purposes Of Accountability By Including An Option For Calculating Based On A Five-year Completion Model For Issuance Of Standard Diplomas; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB350/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0350.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":899406,"bill_number":"HB322","title":"Medicaid; allow active duty military to use state of legal residence to register family members with special needs.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The Division Of Medicaid To Apply For Any Necessary Federal Waivers To Allow Active Duty Members Of The Armed Forces Of The United States To Use Their State Of Legal Residence To Register Their Family Members With Special Needs, Including Military Families Transitioning Out Of Military Service; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB322/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0322.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":899410,"bill_number":"HB435","title":"Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; revise certain provisions regarding leisure and recreation districts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"municipality\" To Include The City Of Laurel, Mississippi, Under The Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of Certain Municipalities To Establish Leisure And Recreation Districts Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB435/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0435.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":899415,"bill_number":"HB398","title":"Seat belts; exempt newspaper delivery service from requirement to use while on duty.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-2-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Newspaper Carriers From The Mandatory Seat Belt Requirement While Performing Newspaper Delivery Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB398/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0398.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":899419,"bill_number":"HB333","title":"University of Mississippi; provide for alumni election regarding certain matters.","description":"An Act To Provide That Certain Matters Relating To The Administration Of Certain Observations, Policies And Procedures, As Well As The Protocol And Support Of School Spirit Displayed Both On And Off Campus During Intercollegiate Athletic Competitions For The University Of Mississippi, Shall Be Left To The Members Of The University's Alumni Association; To Require The University Of Mississippi To Mail Ballots To Alumni For The Election Of Certain Observances; To Allow The Administration Of The University To Establish The Frequency With Which Elections Will Be Held; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB333/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0333.xml","sponsor":"Steve Hopkins"},
{"bill_id":899422,"bill_number":"HB428","title":"Homestead exemption; establish location filed as strong but rebuttable presumption of candidate's residence for election purposes.","description":"An Act To Provide That For The Purposes Of Chapter 15, Title 23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, There Is A Strong Rebuttable Presumption That The Location Of Property That A Person Claims For Homestead Exemption Is The Person's Residence.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB428/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0428.xml","sponsor":"Charles Young"},
{"bill_id":899427,"bill_number":"HB343","title":"Noah's Law; create.","description":"An Act To Create \"noah's Law\"; To Provide Legislative Intent; To Provide Definitions; To Prohibit The Sale, Barter Or Transfer Of Pure Powdered Caffeine Products; To Provide Penalties For; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB343/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0343.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":899430,"bill_number":"HB359","title":"Public records act; revise provisions that relate to protective orders.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-61-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Mississippi Public Records Act To Require Public Bodies To Give Notice To Third Parties Within Seven Business Days Of Receiving A Public Records Request For The Records Of The Third Party That Contain Trade Secrets Or Confidential Commercial Or Financial Information; To Require The Third Party To Obtain A Protective Order Within The Twenty-one-day Time Period After Filing The Petition For The Protective Order If The Third Party Does Not Want To Release Its Records That Contain Trade Secrets Or Confidential Commercial Or Financial Information; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB359/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0359.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":899434,"bill_number":"HB419","title":"English language learners; increase funding to districts with 20% or more enrolled student population comprised of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-177-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Proportionate Share Of The Residual Funds In The Education Enhancement Fund Prescribed For Use For Other Educational Needs Shall Be Appropriated For The Purpose Of Providing Additional Funding For Educational Support And Teacher Resources To School Districts With Twenty Percent Or More Of Its Student Enrollment Comprised Of English Language Learners; To Amend Section 37-61-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB419/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0419.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":899439,"bill_number":"HB414","title":"DUI imprisonment; require 48 hours minimum for 18 to 21 year olds.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-11-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Persons Eighteen To Twenty-one Years Of Age To Be Imprisoned For At Least 48 Hours For A First Time Dui Offense; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB414/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0414.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":899443,"bill_number":"HC7","title":"Constitution; amend to authorize legislative review of administrative rules.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Authorize The Legislature To Review Any Administrative Rule Promulgated By A State Agency And Approve Or Reject The Rule In Whole Or In Part After The Review.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC7/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0007.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":899446,"bill_number":"HB430","title":"Salary increases for legislators; make effective for term of office after term in which salary is increased.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 5-1-41, 5-1-43, 5-1-45 And 5-1-46, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Increase Or Decrease In The Salaries And Compensation Authorized By Law For Representatives, Senators, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker Of The House Of Representatives, President Pro Tempore And Speaker Pro Tempore Shall Be Effective On The First Day Of The Next Legislative Term Immediately Following The Legislative Term In Which The Legislation Authorizing Such Increase Or Decrease Is Passed Into Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB430/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0430.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":899452,"bill_number":"HC2","title":"Constitution; amend to provide that parents have a fundamental right to direct the upbringing, education and care of their children.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, By Creating A New Section 32a To Provide That Parents Have A Fundamental Right To Direct The Upbringing, Education And Care Of Their Children; To Provide That Parental Rights Include The Right To Choose Alternatives To Public Schools; To Provide That The State Shall Not Infringe On A Parent's Fundamental Rights Without Demonstrating A Governmental Interest Of The Highest Order; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC2/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0002.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":899455,"bill_number":"HB338","title":"Board of Nursing; remove physician member and consumer member from the board.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 73-15-9, 73-15-11 And 73-15-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce The Membership Of The Mississippi Board Of Nursing By Removing The Physician Member And The Consumer Member Of The Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB338/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0338.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":899460,"bill_number":"HB402","title":"Plea bargains; prohibit for habitual offenders of crimes of violence.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 99-19-81, 99-19-83 And 47-7-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No Plea Bargaining For A Reduced Sentence Shall Be Allowed For Any Person Sentenced For A Crime Of Violence As A Habitual Offender; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB402/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0402.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":899463,"bill_number":"HB388","title":"Alexander Blouin Mississippi Medical Referral Requirement Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Alexander Blouin Mississippi Medical Referral Requirement Act; To Make Certain Legislative Findings And Declarations; To Require The State Board Of Medical Licensure To Prepare And Approve A Medical Referral Form To Be Used By Physicians For The Comprehensive And Timely Transfer Of Necessary Patient Information During The Process Of Referring A Patient From One Physician To Another Physician; To Require All Licensed Mississippi Physicians, When Referring A Patient To Another Physician, To Provide Fully Completed Medical Referral Forms To The Receiving Physician At The Time That The Physician Refers The Patient To The Receiving Physician; To Require The Referring Physician To Prepare And Transmit The Medical Referral Form To The Receiving Physician In Written And Electronic Form; To Prescribe The Minimum Information That The Referring Physician Must Include In The Medical Referral Form; To Provide That The Board Shall Monitor And Enforce Compliance With The Requirements Of This Act; To Provide That If A Physician Consistently Fails To Comply With The Requirements Of This Act, The Physician Is Subject To Appropriate Disciplinary Action From The Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB388/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0388.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":899470,"bill_number":"HB372","title":"Campaign staff; require candidate to report the employment of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-807, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Candidate To Report The Name And Address Of Any Individual Employed By The Candidate Or The Political Committee Of The Candidate; To Require The Individual Employed By The Candidate Or The Political Committee Of The Candidate To Submit The Appropriate 1099 Form; To Amend Section 23-15-805, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-801 And 23-15-809, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB372/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0372.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":899474,"bill_number":"HB383","title":"Commercial driver's license; require Commissioner of Public Safety to adopt rules providing for military skills test waiver as authorized by federal law.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-1-208, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commissioner Of Public Safety To Adopt Rules And Regulations That Provide For The Military Skills Test Waiver For Commercial Driver's Licenses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB383/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0383.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":899478,"bill_number":"HB426","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize issuance to certain disabled veterans.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive License Tags To Persons Who Are Veterans Of Service In The Armed Forces Of The United States And Rated As Having Service-connected Disability By The United States Department Of Veterans Affairs, But Not Rated As Having One Hundred Percent Permanent Service-connected Disability By Such Department; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB426/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0426.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":899481,"bill_number":"HB399","title":"Financial institutions service providers; authorize Commissioner of Banking to examine.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 81-1-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Commissioner Of Banking And Consumer Finance To Examine Service Providers That Provide Certain Services To Mississippi Financial Institutions; To Provide That The Types Of Services Covered Under This Section Are Data Processing Services, Activities That Support Financial Services, Internet Related Services, And Activities Related To The Business Of Banking; To Provide That All Examination Reports And Related Information Authorized Under This Section Are Confidential To The Department Of Banking; To Authorize The Commissioner To Take Enforcement Actions Against Service Providers If The Commissioner Considers The Actions To Be Necessary Or Appropriate; To Provide That The Cost Of Any Examination Of A Service Provider Performed By The Department Shall Be Borne By The Service Provider; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB399/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0399.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":899486,"bill_number":"HB431","title":"State Board of Education; revise requirements under Administrative Procedures Act when filing notice of intent.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Board Of Education To Follow Certain Additional Procedures Under The Administrative Procedures Act When Filing Notices Of Intent To Amend Or Promulgate New Rules And Regulations Affecting Standards And Policies To Require That Notice Be Provided In Televised Media Announcements And Published In A Newspaper Of General Circulation In Each Of The Three Public Service Commission Districts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB431/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0431.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":899489,"bill_number":"HB353","title":"Home economics; require SBE to develop curriculum for use by students in Grades 7-12.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Board Of Education To Develop A Curriculum And A Course Of Study To Promote Home Economics Objectives; To Prescribe The Minimum Components To Be Included In The Curriculum; To Amend Section 37-13-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All Local School Districts To Provide Programs Of Education In Home Economics To Students In Grades 7 Through 12 Before September 1, 2017; To Remove The Requirement That Such Programs Of Education Shall Be Subject To Approval By The State Board Of Education; To Require That All District Home Economics Programs Be Aligned With The Curriculum And Course Of Study By The State Board Of Education; To Amend Section 37-13-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That State Funding For Home Economics Be Included In The Adequate Education Program And Vocational Education Appropriation Bills For The Appropriate Fiscal Year; To Bring Forward Section 37-13-155, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; To Amend Section 37-31-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB353/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0353.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":899493,"bill_number":"HB403","title":"Parole; clarify retroactiveness of certain provisions relating to the eligibility of parole for offenders.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-3.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Minimum Time That An Offender Must Serve Applies Only To An Individual Convicted On Or After July 1, 2014, And Shall Not Apply To An Individual Convicted Before That Date; To Amend Section 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Ineligibility For Parole For An Offender Who Commits A Crime Of Violence, Sex Crime Or Any Other Offense Does Not Apply If The Offender Is Convicted Before July 1, 2014; To Clarify That Regardless Of The Date Of Conviction For A Nonviolent Offender, Such Offender, If He Or She Has Served At Least 25% Of His Or Her Sentence, May Petition The Sentencing Judge For Parole; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB403/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0403.xml","sponsor":"Tyrone Ellis"},
{"bill_id":899498,"bill_number":"HB319","title":"Motor vehicle liability insurance; require to renew registration.","description":"An Act To Amend Reenacted Section 63-16-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Coverage In At Least The Minimum Amounts Required By Law Before A Motor Vehicle Owner May Renew A Registration; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB319/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0319.xml","sponsor":"Patricia Willis"},
{"bill_id":899502,"bill_number":"HB445","title":"Mississippi Eyes on Smiling Students Health Act; enact to require vision screening and oral health assessments for certain students.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Eyes On Smiling Students Health Act (messha); To Amend Section 37-3-87, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Comprehensive Eye Examination For All Students Entering Kindergarten, First Grade Or Enrolling For The First Time In A Public, Private Or Parochial School; To Provide Standards For Required Eye Examinations; To Direct The State Board Of Health To Develop And Issue Regulations Establishing Standards For The Student Eye Examination Program; To Provide For An Advisory Committee On The Mandatory Student Eye Examination Requirement And The Student Vision Screening Program; To Require An Oral Health Assessment For All Students Entering Kindergarten, First Grade Or Enrolling For The First Time In A Public, Private Or Parochial School; To Direct The State Board Of Health To Develop And Issue Regulations Establishing Standards For The Oral Health Assessment; To Prescribe The Method And Manner For Reporting Information To Parents And Schools; To Allow Medical Professionals Providing Vision Screenings And Oral Health Assessment To Receive A Tax Deduction For The Actual Cost Of Services Provided Free Of Charge To Certain Students; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB445/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0445.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":899507,"bill_number":"HB394","title":"Retired law enforcement officer; authorize the placement of symbol or endorsement on driver's licenses and identification cards reflecting status as.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 63-1-35 And 45-35-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Designation Of Retired Law Enforcement Officer Status On Driver's Licenses And Identification Cards; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB394/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0394.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":899510,"bill_number":"HB366","title":"Minimum wage; establish and provide for increases in.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Minimum Wage Law\"; To Establish The State Minimum Wage At Ten Dollars Per Hour; To Provide That Employers With Tipped Employees Are Exempt From The Requirement To Pay The State Minimum Wage; To Establish Guidelines For Employees Entitled To Overtime Pay; To Bring Forward Sections 7-7-204, 17-1-51, 23-15-239, 25-3-40, 37-7-307, 57-34-5, 85-3-4, 97-3-54.4 And 99-19-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB366/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0366.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":899514,"bill_number":"HB358","title":"MDHS; revise authority of superintendents to reenroll students in school upon an order of the youth court to do so.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-621, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Superintendent Of Schools With The Discretionary Authority To Assign A Child Who Commits A Violent Act On School Property To An Alternative School Program Upon The Child's Enrollment Or Reenrollment In The School District; To Provide That This Discretionary Authority Of Assignment Shall Only Be Applicable When The Offense Was Committed On School Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB358/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0358.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":899518,"bill_number":"HB444","title":"School year; require to be calculated by hours to provide greater flexibility.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Manner By Which The School Year Is Calculated By Using An Hour System In Order To Provide Greater Flexibility; To Provide A Maximum Of Thirteen Days To Be Earned Per Year For School Districts That Exceed The Instructional Day By An Additional Half Hour; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB444/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0444.xml","sponsor":"Steve Hopkins"},
{"bill_id":899522,"bill_number":"HB437","title":"First Lady's Contingent Fund; create in Treasury for expenses incurred in performing duties of First Lady.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 7-1-64, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Known As The First Lady's Contingent Fund, Which Shall Be Expended Under The Direction Of The First Lady For The Expenses Of Her Staff, Travel, Meals And Other Expenses Incurred By Her In Connection With Performing Her Duties As First Lady; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB437/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0437.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":899526,"bill_number":"HB347","title":"New Start School Program; repeal.","description":"An Act To Repeal Section 37-167-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The \"new Start School Program\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB347/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0347.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":899531,"bill_number":"HB386","title":"Reports of suspected abuse; require persons who make to DHS to give their name and phone number.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 43-21-353 And 43-47-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Persons Who Make Reports To The Department Of Human Services About The Suspected Neglect Or Abuse Of A Child Or The Suspected Abuse, Neglect Or Exploitation Of A Vulnerable Person To Provide Their Name, Address And Telephone Number To The Department; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB386/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0386.xml","sponsor":"Steve Hopkins"},
{"bill_id":899534,"bill_number":"HB434","title":"Assistant teachers; increase salary to $15,000.00 by providing incremental raises until the 2021-2022 school year at $500.00 per year.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-21-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Base Salaries Of Assistant Teachers By The Amount Of Five Hundred Dollars Beginning With The 2017-2018 School Year Through The 2021-2022 School Year, To A Total Of Fifteen Thousand Dollars In Addition To The One Percent Increase To The Base Salary Established For Assistant Teachers For Each One Percent That The Sine Die General Fund Revenue Estimate Growth Exceeds Five Percent; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB434/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0434.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":899540,"bill_number":"HC5","title":"Constitution; amend to provide that the Legislature shall meet in regular session only once every two years for 125 days.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 36, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Provide That Beginning In 2024, The Legislature Shall Meet In Regular Session Once Every Two Years Rather Than Annually; To Provide That The Biennial Sessions Of The Legislature Shall Last For 125 Calendar Days; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC5/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0005.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":899543,"bill_number":"HB392","title":"Public waterways; impose Class I violation for the unlawful operation of certain vehicles in bed of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 51-1-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Classify The Third Or Subsequent Violation Of The Law Prohibiting The Operation Of Certain Motor Vehicles In Public Waterways As A Class I Violation; To Amend Sections 49-7-141, 49-7-251, 49-7-253 And 49-7-257, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB392/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0392.xml","sponsor":"Mark Tullos"},
{"bill_id":899547,"bill_number":"SC528","title":"Commend the Lewisburg High School \"Marching Patriots\" Band and staff for winning three consecutive Class 5A State Championships.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Lewisburg High School \"marching Patriots\" Band And Director Kim Hallmark For Winning Three Consecutive Class 5a State Marching Band Championships.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC528/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0528.xml","sponsor":"Chris Massey"},
{"bill_id":899551,"bill_number":"HC8","title":"U.S. constitution; application to Congress for calling a convention to propose amendments that address free and fair elections.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Applying For A Convention Of The States Under Article V Of The Constitution Of The United States For The Purpose Of Proposing Amendments To The Constitution Of The United States Relating To Free And Fair Elections.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC8/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0008.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":899555,"bill_number":"HB364","title":"Title insurance company; authorize to record affidavit to release mortgage that is paid off.","description":"An Act Authorizing A Title Insurance Company To Execute And Record Certain Records; Requiring Affidavit Contents; Providing That Certain Affidavits Will Operate As A Release For Certain Mortgages; Requiring County Clerk To Index Affidavit; Providing Penalties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB364/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0364.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":899558,"bill_number":"HC6","title":"Constitution; amend to reconstitute the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 213a, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Reconstitute The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC6/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0006.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":899562,"bill_number":"HB361","title":"Ethics Commission; clarify authority to operate unmarked vehicles.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-1-87, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Mississippi Ethics Commission's Authority To Operate Unmarked Vehicles; To Allow The Governor To Authorize The Executive Director Of The Mississippi Department Of Marine Resources To Use Specified Unmarked Vehicles Only In Those Instances Where Identifying Marks Will Hinder Official Investigations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB361/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0361.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":899565,"bill_number":"HC9","title":"Congress; urge to call a convention of States to propose limited amendments to the U.S. Constitution.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Expressing The Incumbent Urgency And Necessity Concerning An Application To The United States Congress For An Article V Constitutional Convention Of The States For Proposing Amendments To The United States Constitution Which Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And For Members Of Congress.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC9/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0009.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":899569,"bill_number":"HB349","title":"Exceptional students; those finishing with a special diploma, certificate of completion or occupational diploma shall not be deemed dropouts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-16-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Exceptional Student Who Receives A Special Diploma, Certificate Of Completion Or Occupational Diploma Shall Be Considered By The Local School District As Completers For Purposes Of Determining The District's Graduation Rate; To Provide That Such Students Shall Not Be Considered Dropouts By The Local School District Or By The State Department Of Education; To Require The State Department Of Education To Take All Necessary Actions, Through Rules And Regulations Adopted By The State Board Of Education, To Define Such Students As Completers For Purposes Of Determining High School Graduation Rates; To Amend Sections 37-16-7 And 37-13-80, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB349/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0349.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":899573,"bill_number":"HB441","title":"Medicaid payments; allow evidence of to prove collateral source of recovery.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 43-13-125 And 41-9-119, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude Medicaid Payments From The Collateral Source Rule; To Allow Evidence Of Payments On Behalf Of A Medicaid Recipient To Be Used To Prove A Collateral Source Of Recovery; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB441/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0441.xml","sponsor":"Brad Touchstone"},
{"bill_id":899577,"bill_number":"HB326","title":"Railroad crossings; require MDOT to review all passive crossings to determine if any are particularly dangerous.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-1009, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Department Of Transportation To Review All Passive Grade Railroad Crossings In The State Every Three Years To Determine If Any Crossings Are Particularly Dangerous; To Require The Department To Erect Stop Signs At Crossings It Determines To Be Particularly Dangerous During The Review; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB326/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0326.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":899580,"bill_number":"HB418","title":"English language learners; require SDE to grant waivers of accountability for certain school districts with increased enrollment of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-17-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Department Of Education, Through The Commission On School Accreditation, And With Approval Of The State Board Of Education, To Grant A Waiver Of Accountability And State Assessment Requirements To Those School Districts Whose Total Student Enrollment Is Comprised Of 25% Or More Of English Language Learners; To Require The Commission To Only Waive Accountability Requirements For English Language Learners Enrolled In Grades 9-12 Only When Determining The District's Accreditation Level On The Performance And Accountability Rating Model; To Amend Section 37-13-80, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Such School Districts Shall Be Held Harmless When Calculating Graduation Rates, Dropout Rates And Completion Rates For Cohort Classes In Grades 9-12 Beginning With The 2017-2018 Scholastic Year By Discounting The Number Of English Language Learners Enrolled Therein For Four Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB418/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0418.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":899725,"bill_number":"SC530","title":"Congratulate Indiana State Representative Cherrish Pryor from Holly Springs upon her election as Chair of Indiana Black Caucus.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution To Recognize And Congratulate Indiana State Representative Cherrish Pryor From Holly Springs, Mississippi, Upon Her Election As Chair Of The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC530/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0530.xml","sponsor":"Bill Stone"},
{"bill_id":899777,"bill_number":"SB2086","title":"Headlights; require use of when windshield wipers necessary.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-7-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Use Of Headlights Whenever Driving Conditions Necessitate The Use Of Windshield Wipers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2086/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2086.xml","sponsor":"J.P. Wilemon"},
{"bill_id":899828,"bill_number":"SC529","title":"Commend the law enforcement career of former Sheriff Malcolm (Mac) McMillin and extend the condolences of the Legislature.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Law Enforcement Career Of Longtime Hinds County Sheriff Malcolm E. \"mac\" Mcmillin And Extending The Condolences Of The Legislature To His Bereaved Family On His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC529/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0529.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":899884,"bill_number":"SB2087","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for the Home of Grace.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The Home Of Grace; To Prescribe An Additional Fee For The Issuance Of Such License Tags; To Provide For The Distribution Of The Additional Fees Collected; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2087/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2087.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":899936,"bill_number":"SB2085","title":"Campaign finance reports; to be available on county and municipal websites.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-805, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Campaign Finance Reports From Candidates For Local Government Offices Shall Be Made Available On County And Municipal Websites; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2085/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2085.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":899988,"bill_number":"SB2088","title":"Official Mississippi Bicentennial song; authorize.","description":"An Act Authorizing Mississippi To Have An Official Bicentennial Song; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2088/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2088.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":900750,"bill_number":"SC531","title":"Recognize Reverend George Willis Tyler on the occasion of his retirement of 46 years of Christian Leadership.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Recognition Of The Mississippi Legislature On The Occasion Of The Retirement Celebration Of 49 Years Of Christian Leadership By Reverend George Willis Tyler On January 14, 2017, At The Pearl Street African Methodist Episcopal Church In Jackson, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC531/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0531.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":900754,"bill_number":"SB2145","title":"Technical violations; clarify meaning of for graduated sanctions and revocation sentencing.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-38, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Reference That Designates An Arrest For A New Criminal Offense As A Technical Violation; To Amend Sections 47-7-27 And 47-7-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Number Of Prior Revocations Rather Than The Number Of Alleged Technical Violations Shall Be Considered For Purposes Of Revocation Sentencing; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2145/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2145.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":900759,"bill_number":"SB2148","title":"State-owned vehicles; MDOC Commissioner may request unmarked vehicle for use in official investigations.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-1-87, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Commissioner Of The Department Of Corrections To Request Unmarked Vehicles Where The Presence Of Identifying Marks Would Hinder Official Investigations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2148/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2148.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":900764,"bill_number":"SB2160","title":"Education Employment Procedures Law; increase probationary period for newly hired certified employees on phased-in basis.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-9-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Probationary Period Under The Education Employment Procedures Law (eepl) For Certified School District Employees On A Phased-in Basis; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2160/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2160.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":900769,"bill_number":"SC537","title":"Extend sympathy to the bereaved family of Colonel William Eugene Berry, U.S. Army (Retired) who passed away on October 18, 2016.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Deepest Sympathy Of The Mississippi Legislature To The Bereaved Family Of Vietnam War Veteran, Officer And Braxton Civic Leader Colonel William Eugene Berry, United States Army (retired).","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC537/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0537.xml","sponsor":"Chris Caughman"},
{"bill_id":900775,"bill_number":"HB451","title":"Health insurance policies; require certain policies to cover infertility treatment and diagnosis.","description":"An Act To Require Health Insurance Policies Which Provide Pregnancy Related Benefits To Provide Coverage For Medically Necessary Expenses Of Diagnosis And Treatment Of Infertility; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB451/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0451.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":900780,"bill_number":"HB474","title":"Audio recordings; require for standing, interim, special committees and subcommittees of the Mississippi Legislature.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-41-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Standing, Interim And Special Committees And Subcommittees Of The Mississippi Legislature To Make Audio Recordings Of All Of Their Official Meetings; To Require The Audio Recordings To Be Preserved By The Legislature For Three Years And Be Made Available To The Public; To Amend Section 25-41-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Amend Section 25-41-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Minutes Of Legislative Committee Meetings To Include The Audio Recording Of That Meeting; To Amend Section 25-61-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Definition Of \"public Records\" To Include The Audio Recordings Required To Be Made By Standing, Interim And Special Committees And Subcommittees Of The Mississippi Legislature; To Amend Section 25-61-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Legislature Shall Be Subject To The Audio Recording Required In This Act; To Bring Forward Section 25-41-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB474/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0474.xml","sponsor":"Jay Hughes"},
{"bill_id":900785,"bill_number":"HB471","title":"Forestry Commission law enforcement officers; provide with full police power as a duly sworn law enforcement officer.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-19-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Full Police Powers To Law Enforcement Officers Of The Mississippi Forestry Commission; To Require Such Officers To Complete The Law Enforcement Training Academy Or Equivalent Training Program; To Require The Commission To Maintain A Complete Record Of All Law Enforcement Training Of Each Employee In His Or Her Record Of Employment; To Prescribe The Powers, Duties And Required Responsibilities Of Such Officers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB471/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0471.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":900790,"bill_number":"HB461","title":"Mental Health; extend repealer on operational standards and state board's authority over regional centers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-4-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Provision That Authorizes The State Board Of Mental Health To Supervise, Coordinate And Establish Standards For All Operations And Activities Of The State Related To Mental Health And Providing Mental Health Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB461/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0461.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":900796,"bill_number":"SB2161","title":"Constables; revise fees charged by.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-7-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Fees Charged By Marshals And Constables; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2161/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2161.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":900801,"bill_number":"SB2132","title":"Official Mississippi State Songs; designate Official Traditional Country Song and Official Traditional Blues Song.","description":"An Act To Designate \"miss The Mississippi And You\" By Jimmie Rodgers As The Official Traditional Country Song Of Mississippi And To Designate \"cross Road Blues\" By Robert Johnson As The Official Traditional Blues Song Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2132/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2132.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":900806,"bill_number":"SB2118","title":"Children at risk; establish the Motivating Parents and Children (MPAC) pilot program for school districts.","description":"An Act To Establish A Motivating Parents And Children (mpac) Pilot Program Within The State Department Of Education For The Purpose Of Making Grants To School Districts That Provide Parental Involvement Services To Families Of Compulsory-school-age Children Residing In Such School District; To Set Forth The Purposes Of The Mpac Pilot Program; To Authorize The State Department Of Education To Develop And Implement The Mpac Pilot Program; To Prescribe The Basic Components Of Services To Be Offered By School Districts Under The Mpac Pilot Program; To Provide An Application And Selection Procedure For School Districts Participating In The Mpac Pilot Program; To Amend Section 37-11-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Parents To Attend Conferences And Other Functions Of School Districts Participating In The Mpac Pilot Program; To Amend Section 63-1-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Children Under 18 Residing In School Districts Participating In The Mpac Pilot Program Who Withdraw From School May Have Their Driver's License Suspended; To Amend Section 63-1-46, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Such Minors From License Reinstatement Fees; To Amend Section 63-1-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2118/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2118.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":900811,"bill_number":"HB454","title":"Medicaid Planners; extend repealer on requirement to register annually with Division of Medicaid.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-149, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Statute That Requires Persons Who Provide Medicaid Planning Services For Compensation To Register Annually With The Division Of Medicaid And To File A Bond With The State Treasurer At The Time Of Initial Registration; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB454/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0454.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":900817,"bill_number":"SB2134","title":"Personal care homes; extend repealer on certain requirements for licensure and operation.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-11-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Repealer On Certain Requirements For The Operation And Licensure Of Personal Care Homes In The State Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2134/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2134.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":900822,"bill_number":"SB2093","title":"Child abuse; felony if child tests positive for a controlled substance at birth.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-5-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Felonious Child Abuse Is Committed When A Child Tests Positive At Birth For Certain Controlled Substances That Were Not Prescribed By A Physician; To Amend Section 43-21-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Bring Forward Section 43-21-353, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Mandatory Reporting Of Child Abuse And Immunity For Reporting Such Abuse; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2093/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2093.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":900827,"bill_number":"HB466","title":"School districts under conservatorship; extend repealer on authority of SBE to appoint new school board in.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-17-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On Those Provisions Authorizing The State Board Of Education To Appoint A New Local School Board, With The Selection Of Members To Be Returned To The Local Community On A Phased-in Basis, In School Districts Under State Conservatorship; To Require School Districts Under Conservatorship To Remain In Conservatorship Status For A Period Of Seven Years Or The Earlier Of Achieving A \"c\" Accountability Rating For Three Consecutive Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB466/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0466.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":900832,"bill_number":"HB456","title":"Infant Mortality Reduction Collaborative; extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-89-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Infant Mortality Reduction Collaborative; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB456/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0456.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":900838,"bill_number":"HB455","title":"Nuisance animals and wild hogs; extend repealer on statue regulating the hunting of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-7-31.5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Repealer On The Provision Of Law Relating To The Taking Of Nuisance Animals And The Transportation Of Wild Hogs; To Delete Certain Provisions Relating To The Transportation Of Wild Hogs To Conform With Existing Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB455/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0455.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":900844,"bill_number":"HB468","title":"Marijuana possession; revise penalties for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Penalty For Transfer And Possession Of Marijuana With Intent To Transfer; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB468/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0468.xml","sponsor":"Joel Bomgar"},
{"bill_id":900849,"bill_number":"SB2107","title":"Suffrage; restore to Charlie Ledbetter.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Charlie Ledbetter Of Clay County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2017-04-03","last_action":"Law W/out Governor's Signature","last_action_date":"2017-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2107/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2107.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":900854,"bill_number":"SB2124","title":"Official Mississippi state song; authorize two state songs.","description":"An Act Authorizing Mississippi To Have Two Official State Songs Consisting Of The Present Official State Song \"go Mississippi\" And \"my Home Mississippi\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2124/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2124.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":900859,"bill_number":"SB2092","title":"Natchez-Adams Special Municipal Separate School District; elect members of school board.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-7-703, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Board Of Trustees Of The Natchez-adams Special Municipal Separate School District To Be Elected; To Provide That The New Natchez-adams County School Board Shall Be Elected From Districts That Are The Same As The Board Of Supervisors Districts; To Provide That The Election For The School Board Shall Be A Nonpartisan Election; To Prescribe The Procedures To Be Used If A Vacancy Occurs On The School Board; To Provide That The Candidate With The Highest Number Of Votes Shall Be Declared Elected; To Amend Sections 23-15-193, 37-7-705, 37-7-707, 37-7-709, 37-7-711, 37-7-713, 37-7-715 And 37-7-717, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2092/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2092.xml","sponsor":"Tammy Witherspoon"},
{"bill_id":900865,"bill_number":"SB2150","title":"Offender temporary personal leave; MDOC commissioner may grant with certain conditions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-173, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Commissioner Of The Mississippi Department Of Corrections, Or His Designees, To Determine Whether An Offender Will Be Accompanied By A Security Escort During Honorary Leave; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2150/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2150.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":900870,"bill_number":"SC533","title":"Commend Miss Black Mississippi 2016 Robin Y. Jackson who placed at the National Miss Black America Pageant Second Runner-Up.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Miss Black Mississippi 2016 Robin Y. Jackson From Jackson, Mississippi, Who Placed Second Runner-up At The 48th Annual National Miss Black America Pageant.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC533/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0533.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":900876,"bill_number":"SB2164","title":"Kindergarten-age children; require compulsory school attendance for all.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Provisions Of The Mississippi Compulsory School Attendance Law Are Fully Applicable To Kindergarten-age Children; To Require Such Kindergarten-age Children To Attend Licensed Public, Parochial, Nonpublic Or Homeschool Kindergarten Programs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2164/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2164.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":900881,"bill_number":"HB460","title":"Medical examiners and pathologist; extend repealer on fees for death investigations and autopsies.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-61-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Automatic Repealer On The Statute Prescribing Medical Examiner And Pathologist Fees For Death Investigations And Autopsies; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB460/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0460.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":900887,"bill_number":"SB2101","title":"Parole; clarify list of offenses that make offenders convicted between 1995-2014 ineligible for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The List Of Offenses That Render Offenders Convicted Between 1995 And 2014 Ineligible For Parole; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2101/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2101.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":900892,"bill_number":"HB450","title":"MS Telephone Solicitation Act; extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 77-3-701 Through 77-3-735, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Mississippi Telephone Solicitation Act; To Amend Section 77-3-737, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Mississippi Telephone Solicitation Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB450/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0450.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":900897,"bill_number":"SB2127","title":"Counties; authorize to make emergency expenditures for purpose of settling lawful claims for personal injury or property damage.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-11-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Counties To Make Emergency Expenditures For The Purpose Of Settling Lawful Claims For Personal Injury Or Property Damage Where The County Is Liable Therefor Under Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2127/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2127.xml","sponsor":"Billy Hudson"},
{"bill_id":900902,"bill_number":"SB2109","title":"Health insurance policies; require coverage for hearing aids and services for children under 21.","description":"An Act To Require That Certain Insurance Policies And Contracts Shall Provide Coverage For Hearing Aids And Services For Deaf And Hearing Impaired; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2109/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2109.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":900907,"bill_number":"HB478","title":"Post-accute residential brain injury rehabilitation facility; define for purpose of licensure.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 41-75-1, 41-75-3, 41-75-5 And 41-75-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define \"post-acute Residential Brain Injury Rehabilitation Facility\" For The Purpose Of Licensure By The State Department Of Health; To Require A License To Operate And Provide Procedures For Application; To Prohibit Post-acute Residential Brain Injury Rehabilitation Facilities From Participating In The Medicaid Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB478/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0478.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":900913,"bill_number":"SB2119","title":"School district consolidation; require review after 3 years and allow reconstitution of old district if no improvement.","description":"An Act To Authorize And Direct The State Board Of Education To Conduct An Evaluation Of Every School District Which Has Been Administratively Consolidated By Act Of The Legislature In The Third Year Following The Consolidation To Determine If The Consolidation Has Improved The Accreditation Level Of The Resulting School District; To Provide That The Former School District Administration Shall Be Reconstituted In Any School District That Is Not Performing At An Improved Accountability Rating After Three Years; To Require A Report To The Legislature; To Amend Sections 37-7-104, 37-7-104.1, 37-7-104.2, 37-7-104.3, 37-7-104.4, 37-7-104.5, 37-7-104.6 And 37-7-104.7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Automatic Repealers On Those Sections Which Mandated An Administrative Consolidation In Certain Counties And School Districts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2119/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2119.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":900918,"bill_number":"HB477","title":"Local taxing entities; revise certain procedures for public budget hearings.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-39-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Procedures Required For Taxing Entities To Hold Public Budget Hearings; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB477/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0477.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":900923,"bill_number":"SC536","title":"Constitution; authorize legislative oversight and veto power over executive administrative regulations.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890 To Authorize Legislative Oversight And Veto Power Over Executive Administrative Regulations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC536/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0536.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":900929,"bill_number":"SB2110","title":"Franchise agreements; franchisor is not considered to be an employer under unless agrees to be in writing.","description":"An Act To Provide That A Franchisor Is Not Considered To Be An Employer Or Co-employer Of A Franchisee Or An Employee Of A Franchisee Unless The Franchisor Agrees, In Writing, To Assume The Role Of An Employer Or Co-employer Of The Franchisee Or The Employee Of A Franchisee; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2110/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2110.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":900935,"bill_number":"HB459","title":"Harper Grace's Law; extend repealer on authority to research and dispense cannabidiol (CBD oil) for medical purposes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-136, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On Harper Grace's Law, Which Authorizes Research And The Dispensing, Possession And Use Of Cannabidiol (cbd Oil) For Medical Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB459/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0459.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":900940,"bill_number":"HB462","title":"Mental Health; extend repealer on Strategic planning and Best Practice Committee.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-4-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Strategic Planning And Best Practices Committee Created For The Purpose Of Improving And Coordinating Mental Health Services In The State; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB462/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0462.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":900945,"bill_number":"SB2126","title":"School Resource Officers; require uniform statewide training program.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-7-321, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Relating To School Resource Officer Qualifications To Require That All School Resource Officers Complete Uniform Statewide Training Prior To Being Permitted To Serve In A School; To Amend Section 37-3-82, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Expenditure Of Mississippi Community Oriented Policing Services In Schools (mcops) Grant Funds For The Required Training; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2126/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2126.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":900950,"bill_number":"SC532","title":"Recognize Janice Mitchell longtime Congressional Constituent Aide, on the occasion of her retirement.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing Longtime Congressional Constituent Aide Janice Mitchell Of Madison, Mississippi, The Only African-american Woman To Have Worked For Two Mississippi Senators, On The Occasion Of Her Retirement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC532/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0532.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":900957,"bill_number":"HB470","title":"\"Ms Prison Industries Act of 1990\"; bring forward for the purposes of amendment.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 47-5-531 Through 47-5-575, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Mississippi Prison Industries Act Of 1990, For The Purposes Of Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-5-1251, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Prison Industry Enhancement Program, For The Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB470/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0470.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":900962,"bill_number":"SB2121","title":"Blow-out prevention; require training course for rig workers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 53-1-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Blow-out Prevention Training Courses For Rig Workers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2121/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2121.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":900967,"bill_number":"SB2151","title":"Secure detention; raise minimum age.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-605, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Raise The Minimum Age At Which A Child May Be Committed To The State Training School; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2151/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2151.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":900972,"bill_number":"SB2122","title":"Expunction; allow for all nonviolent felonies.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Court Of Conviction To Expunge The Record Of Any Felony Other Than A Violent Offense; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2122/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2122.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":900978,"bill_number":"SB2123","title":"Natchez-Adams Special Municipal Separate School District; elect members of school board.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-7-703, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Board Of Trustees Of The Natchez-adams Special Municipal Separate School District To Be Elected; To Provide That The New Natchez-adams County School Board Shall Be Elected From Districts That Are The Same As The Board Of Supervisors Districts; To Provide That The Election For The School Board Shall Be A Nonpartisan Election; To Prescribe The Procedures To Be Used If A Vacancy Occurs On The School Board; To Provide That The Candidate With The Highest Number Of Votes Shall Be Declared Elected; To Amend Sections 23-15-193, 37-7-705, 37-7-707, 37-7-709, 37-7-711, 37-7-713, 37-7-715 And 37-7-717, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2123/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2123.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":900983,"bill_number":"SB2113","title":"Bonds; authorize general obligation bonds to assist the Town of Crosby in making improvements to its surface water drainage system.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Crosby, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The Repair, Rehabilitation, Reconstruction And Improvement Of The Town's Surface Water Drainage System; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2113/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2113.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":900988,"bill_number":"HB463","title":"State Department of Health and State Board of Health; reenact and extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 41-3-1.1, 41-3-3, 41-3-4, 41-3-5.1, 41-3-6, 41-3-15, 41-3-16, 41-3-17, 41-3-18 And 41-3-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Create The State Board Of Health, Establish The Position Of Executive Officer Of The State Department Of Health And Establish The State Department Of Health And Prescribe Its Powers And Duties; To Amend Reenacted Section 41-3-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Prohibition On The State Board Of Health And The State Department Of Health Selling, Transferring Or Otherwise Disposing Of Any Of The Home Health Agencies Owned And Operated By The Department On January 1, 1995, Or The Licenses Of Those Home Health Agencies; To Delete The Authority Of The State Department Of Health To Issue A License To The Alexander Milne Home For Women For The Construction Of Beds For Developmentally Disabled Adults In The City Of Laurel; To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Fee For Reviewing Applications For Certificates Of Need; To Amend Section 41-3-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On Those Reenacted Statutes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB463/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0463.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":900993,"bill_number":"HB453","title":"Auto insurance; extend repealer on statue requiring repair business and lienholder as additional payees on check paying claim.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-11-551, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Statute Requiring An Insurer Paying An Automobile Insurance Claim To Add The Business Repairing The Automobile And The Lienholder As Payees On The Check; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB453/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0453.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":900999,"bill_number":"SB2116","title":"Obstruction of justice; revise elements of offense and punishment therefor.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Murder Of A Witness, Potential Witness Or Confidential Informant As A Capital Offense; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2116/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2116.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":901005,"bill_number":"HB467","title":"Election code; revise.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 23-15-3, 23-15-5 And 23-15-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The General Provisions; To Amend Sections 23-15-15 And 23-15-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions That Regulate The Qualifications Of Electors; To Amend Sections 23-15-31, 23-15-33, 23-15-35, 23-15-37, 23-15-39, 23-15-41, 23-15-43 And 23-15-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Procedures For Registering To Vote; To Amend Sections 23-15-61, 23-15-63, 23-15-65, 23-15-67, 23-15-69 And 23-15-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Appeal Procedure For A Person Who Has Been Denied Registration; To Amend Section 23-15-95, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Provisions Regarding The Liability Of The Registrar; To Amend Sections 23-15-113, 23-15-121, 23-15-123, 23-15-125 And 23-15-135, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions For Maintaining Registration Records; To Amend Sections 23-15-151, 23-15-153 And 23-15-161, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Purging Of Certain Elector Records; To Amend Sections 23-15-163 And 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Statewide Centralized Voter System; To Amend Sections 23-15-169.1 And 23-15-169.7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Task Force And The Help Mississippi Vote Fund; To Amend Sections 23-15-171 And 23-15-173, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions For Holding Primary And General Municipal Elections; To Amend Sections 23-15-191 And 23-15-197, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions For Holding Other Elections; To Amend Sections 23-15-211, 23-15-213, 23-15-215, 23-15-217, 23-15-219, 23-15-221, 23-15-223, 23-15-225, 23-15-227, 23-15-229, 23-15-231, 23-15-233, 23-15-235, 23-15-237, 23-15-239, 23-15-240, 23-15-241, 23-15-243, 23-15-245, 23-15-247, 23-15-249, 23-15-251, 23-15-253, 23-15-255, 23-15-259, 23-15-261, 23-15-265, 23-15-267 And 23-15-271, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions For Election Officials; To Amend Sections 23-15-281 And 23-15-283, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions For Supervisor Districts And Voting Precincts; To Amend Sections 23-15-293, 23-15-299, 23-15-303, 23-15-307, 23-15-309 And 23-15-311, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions For Nominations In Primary Elections; To Amend Sections 23-15-333, 23-15-351, 23-15-353, 23-15-355, 23-15-359, 23-15-361, 23-15-365, 23-15-367, 23-15-369, 23-15-371, 23-15-373 And 23-15-375, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions For Ballots; To Amend Sections 23-15-391, 23-15-503, 23-15-505, 23-15-507, 23-15-511, 23-15-513, 23-15-515, 23-15-517, 23-15-519, 23-15-521, 23-15-523 And 23-15-525, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions For Optical Mark Reading Equipment; To Amend Sections 23-15-531, 23-15-531.1, 23-15-531.2, 23-15-531.3, 23-15-531.4, 23-15-531.5, 23-15-531.6, 23-15-531.9, 23-15-531.10 And 23-15-531.12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions For Direct Recording Electronic Voting Equipment; To Amend Sections 23-15-541, 23-15-543, 23-15-547, 23-15-551, 23-15-553 And 23-15-563, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions For The Conduct Of Elections; To Amend Sections 23-15-571, 23-15-573, 23-15-575, 23-15-577, 23-15-579 And 23-15-581, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions Regarding Affidavit Ballots And Challenged Ballots; To Amend Sections 23-15-591, 23-15-593, 23-15-595, 23-15-597, 23-15-601, 23-15-603, 23-15-605, 23-15-607, 23-15-609, 23-15-611 And 23-15-613, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions That Are Used To Determine The Results Of Elections; To Create New Section 23-15-819, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Regulate The Receipt Of Campaign Funds From A Foreign National; To Amend Sections 23-15-831, 23-15-833, 23-15-835, 23-15-837, 23-15-839, 23-15-843, 23-15-849, 23-15-851, 23-15-853, 23-15-855, 23-15-857 And 23-15-859, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions For Vacancies In Office; To Amend Sections 23-15-873, 23-15-874, 23-15-875, 23-15-881, 23-15-891, 23-15-895, 23-15-897, 23-15-903 And 23-15-905, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions For Regulations Of Elections; To Amend Sections 23-15-911 And 23-15-913, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions For Election Contests In General; To Amend Section 23-15-939, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions For Primary Election Contests; To Amend Section 23-15-977, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions Regarding Judicial Offices; To Create New Section 23-15-994, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Elections Of Court Of Appeal Judges; To Amend Sections 23-15-1031, 23-15-1033, 23-15-1039 And 23-15-1041, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions For Members Of Congress; To Amend Sections 23-15-1051, 23-15-1053, 23-15-1054, 23-15-1057, 23-15-1059, 23-15-1061, 23-15-1063, 23-15-1065 And 23-15-1067, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions For Political Parties; To Amend Sections 23-15-11, 23-15-17, 23-15-93, 23-15-285, 23-15-295, 23-15-317, 23-15-335, 23-15-545, 23-15-549, 23-15-871, 23-15-883, 23-15-887, 23-15-889, 21-9-19, 37-65-123, 37-7-229, 23-15-631 And 23-15-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Repeal Sections 23-15-111, 23-15-119, 23-15-127, 23-15-129, 23-15-133, 23-15-137 And 23-15-160, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Preparation, Revision And Maintenance Of Registration Books And Poll Books; To Repeal Section 23-15-167, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Funding To Purchase Computer Hardware Or Software For The Centralized Statewide Voter System; To Repeal Section 23-15-169.6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Created A Task Force To Study Voting Systems That Comply With The Help America Vote Act Of 2002 And Their Suitability For Use In Elections In Mississippi; To Repeal Section 23-15-212, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Created A Study Committee To Conduct A Study To Determine How Registrars, Election Commissioners, Executive Committee Members And Poll Workers Can Be Better Trained In The Conduct Of Elections; To Repeal Section 23-15-269, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Penalties For An Election Commissioner, Or Any Other Officer Or Person Acting As Such, Or Performing Election Duty, Who Willfully Refuses Or Knowingly Fails To Perform Any Duty Required Of Him Or Her By The Election Laws; To Repeal Sections 23-15-393, 23-15-401, 23-15-403, 23-15-405, 23-15-407, 23-15-409, 23-15-411, 23-15-413, 23-15-415, 23-15-417, 23-15-419, 23-15-421, 23-15-423, 23-15-425, 23-15-427, 23-15-429, 23-15-431, 23-15-433, 23-15-435, 23-15-437, 23-15-439, 23-15-441, 23-15-443, 23-15-445, 23-15-447, 23-15-449 And 23-15-451, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Use Of Voting Machines In Elections; To Repeal Sections 23-15-461, 23-15-463, 23-15-465, 23-15-467, 23-15-469, 23-15-471, 23-15-473, 23-15-475, 23-15-477, 23-15-479, 23-15-481, 23-15-483, 23-15-485 And 23-15-501, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Use Of Electronic Voting Systems; To Repeal Section 23-15-509, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides When And Where Omr Equipment May Be Used; To Repeal Section 23-15-531.7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Demonstration Of Dre Units; To Repeal Section 23-15-531.8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Storage And Security Of Dre Units; To Repeal Section 23-15-531.11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Coding Of Challenged Ballots On Dre Units; To Repeal Section 23-15-559, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Times For Holding Primary And General Election For Municipalities That Operate Under A Special Or Private Charter; To Repeal Section 23-15-841, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Holding Of A Primary Election In Special Elections For County And County District Seats; To Repeal Section 23-15-893, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Penalty For Being Intoxicated In Or About A Polling Place During An Election; To Repeal Section 23-15-899, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Identifying Information To Be Posted On Campaign Materials; To Repeal Section 97-13-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prohibits Foreign Nationals From Making Contributions Or Expenditures To Or On Behalf Of Political Parties Or Candidates; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB467/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0467.xml","sponsor":"William Denny"},
{"bill_id":901010,"bill_number":"SB2158","title":"Dept. of Agriculture; require to place a notice of amount of federal & state fuel tax per gallon on gasoline & diesel fuel pumps.","description":"An Act To Require The Department Of Revenue To Place On Each Pump That Dispenses Gasoline Or Diesel Fuel For Retail Sale, A Notice That States Separately The Amount Of Federal Tax And The Amount Of State Tax Levied On Each Gallon Of Gasoline Or Diesel Fuel; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2158/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2158.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":901016,"bill_number":"HB472","title":"All-terrain vehicles and motorcycles; eliminate point-of-sale fee levied for Mississippi Trauma Care Center Systems Fund.","description":"An Act To Repeal Section 63-17-171, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Levies A Fifty Dollar Fee On The Retail Sales Of All-terrain Vehicles And Motorcycles For Deposit Into The Mississippi Trauma Care Systems Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB472/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0472.xml","sponsor":"Steve Hopkins"},
{"bill_id":901021,"bill_number":"SB2120","title":"Sales taxation; exempt sales to certain community action agencies exempt from federal income taxation.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Sales Of Tangible Personal Property And Services To Certain Community Action Organizations That Are Exempt From Federal Income Taxation Under Section 501(c)(3) Of The Internal Revenue Code; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2120/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2120.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":901027,"bill_number":"SB2098","title":"Youthful Offender Unit; offenders housed in to remain under court's jurisdiction.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Offenders Placed On Earned Probation In The Youthful Offender Unit (you) Shall Remain Under The Court's Jurisdiction; To Require The Court's Approval Before Those Offenders May Be Transferred From The You; To Amend Section 47-5-1401, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2098/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2098.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":901032,"bill_number":"HB469","title":"Fire protection districts; authorize board of supervisors to dissolve, redefine or reconfigure.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-5-167, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A County Board Of Supervisors To Dissolve, Redefine Or Reconfigure Fire Protection Districts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB469/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0469.xml","sponsor":"Brad Touchstone"},
{"bill_id":901037,"bill_number":"SB2142","title":"Parole board; may revoke parole of offender who commits a felony or absconds supervision.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Parole Board May Revoke The Parole Of An Offender Who Commits A Felony Or Absconds Supervision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2142/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2142.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":901042,"bill_number":"SB2100","title":"Mississippi Prison Industries Corporation; abolish and transfer to MDOC.","description":"An Act To Abolish The Mississippi Prison Industries Corporation; To Amend Sections 47-5-938 And 47-5-1251, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Repeal Sections 47-5-531 Through 47-5-575, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Mississippi Prison Industries Act Of 1990; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2100/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2100.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":901048,"bill_number":"HB476","title":"Child abuse; require CPS to notify applicable military installation family advocacy program in certain cases.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-353, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That In Cases Of Reports Of Child Abuse Or Neglect To The Department Of Child Protection Services, If The Department Determines That A Parent Or Other Person Responsible For The Care Or Welfare Of An Abused Or Neglected Child Maintains Active Duty Status Within The Military, Then The Department Shall Notify The Applicable Military Installation Family Advocacy Program That There Is An Allegation Of Abuse Or Neglect That Relates To That Child; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB476/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0476.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":901053,"bill_number":"HB475","title":"The Public Transparency of Emails and Calendars Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Public Transparency Of Emails And Calendars Act To Require Any Emails Or Calendars Regarding Any Legislation Or The Carrying Out Of Any Official Duties Of The Governor, Lieutenant Governor, President Of The Senate, Speaker Of The House Of Representatives, Speaker Pro Tempore Of The House Of Representatives, And All Of Their Staff, To Be Preserved And Made Available To The Public For A Period Of Not Less Than Ten Years; To Amend Section 25-61-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Definition Of \"public Records\" Under The Mississippi Public Records Act To Include The Records That Are Subject To This Act; To Amend Section 25-61-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Legislature Shall Not Be Exempt From The Public Records Act For The Records That Are Subject To This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB475/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0475.xml","sponsor":"Jay Hughes"},
{"bill_id":901058,"bill_number":"SB2133","title":"Anesthesiologist assistants; authorize licensure by the State Board of Medical Licensure.","description":"An Act To Provide For The Licensure Of Anesthesiologist Assistants By The State Board Of Medical Licensure; To Provide Minimum Requirements And Limitations For Practice By Anesthesiologist Assistants And To Authorize The Board Of Medical Licensure To Promulgate Rules And Regulations Regarding Such Practice; To Provide For Licensure Fees To Be Paid By Applicants; To Amend Sections 73-26-1 And 73-43-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2133/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2133.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":901063,"bill_number":"SB2128","title":"Naloxone; training for first responders to administer opioid antagonists.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-319, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Augment The List Of First Responders Who Are Authorized To Administer Opioid Antagonists Such As Naloxone; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2128/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2128.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":901069,"bill_number":"SB2163","title":"Appropriation FY2018; Department of Archives and History refurbish railcars at Old Vicksburg Depot Museum.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Archives And History For Fiscal Year 2018 For The Purpose Of Refurbishing Exhibits And Moving Railcars To The Old Depot Museum Located At The Vicksburg Battlefield Museum; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2163/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2163.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":901074,"bill_number":"SB2129","title":"Enhanced penalties for hate crimes; include law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel in class of victims.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 99-19-301, 99-19-305 And 99-19-307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters And Emergency Medical Personnel In The Class Of Victims Where Offenses Are Subject To Hate Crimes Penalties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2129/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2129.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":901079,"bill_number":"SB2139","title":"Visitation; clarify right of vulnerable persons and wards who are adults.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 43-47-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Right Of A Vulnerable Person Who Is 21 Years Of Age Or Older To Receive Or Refuse Private Visitation; To Create New Section 93-13-38.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A Guardian Or Conservator From Denying Visitation Of The Ward With Certain Interested Persons If The Visitation Would Be In The Best Interest Of The Ward; To Amend Section 93-13-259, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Application Of This Act To Adult Wards; To Amend Section 1-3-58, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Definition Of Ward; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2139/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2139.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":901084,"bill_number":"SB2131","title":"Retired judges; authorize to solemnize marriages and obtain a free pistol license.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-1-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Retired Judges To Solemnize Marriages; To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Retired Judges To Obtain A Concealed Weapon License At No Cost Except For Fingerprint And Related Charges; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2131/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2131.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":901089,"bill_number":"HB458","title":"MS Business Finance Corporation; extend repealer on authority to issue bonds to finance economic development projects.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 57-10-401 Through 57-10-447, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Issuance Of Bonds By The Mississippi Business Finance Corporation To Finance Economic Development Projects In Order To Induce The Location Or Expansion Of Certain Businesses Within This State; To Reenact Section 27-7-22.3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For A Credit Against State Income Taxes For Certain Companies For Debt Service Paid By Such Companies Under Financing Agreements Entered Into With The Mississippi Business Finance Corporation Under Section 57-10-409; To Amend Section 57-10-449, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend Until October 1, 2020, The Repeal Date On Sections 57-10-401 Through 57-10-445 And Section 27-7-22.3; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB458/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0458.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":901095,"bill_number":"SB2089","title":"Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and (SNAP) Programs; impose certain restrictions on expenditures and eligibility.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Impose Certain Restrictions Affecting A Person's Eligibility For Tanf Assistance; To Prohibit Tanf Recipients From Purchasing Certain Items With Their Benefits; To Limit Tanf Atm Withdrawals, To Impose Certain Residency Requirements For Tanf Eligibility; To Impose Certain Work Requirements On Tanf Recipients; To Impose Certain Limitations On The Allowable Period Of Tanf Eligibility; To Impose Certain Restrictions Affecting A Person's Eligibility And Expenditures Under The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (snap); And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2089/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2089.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":901101,"bill_number":"SB2135","title":"Motor vehicle privilege tax; increase the period of time within which a newly acquired motor vehicle must be registered.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase From 7 Working Days To 25 Working Days The Period Of Time Within Which A Newly Acquired Motor Vehicle Must Be Registered; To Amend Sections 27-19-40, 27-19-141 And 63-21-69, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2135/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2135.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":901106,"bill_number":"SB2153","title":"Bonds; authorize the issuance of for storm drainage improvements in the Town of Crosby.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For Storm Drainage Improvements In The Town Of Crosby, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2153/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2153.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":901111,"bill_number":"SC538","title":"Joint Study on Growth in State Spending for the Mississippi Medicaid Program; direct Medicaid Committees to conduct.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Directing The Senate Medicaid Committee And The House Medicaid Committee To Conduct A Joint Study And Evaluation To Develop And Make Recommendations Concerning The Growth In State Spending For The Mississippi Medicaid Program; To Direct The Joint Committee To Make A Written Report Of Its Findings And Recommendations Before December 1, 2017; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC538/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0538.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":901118,"bill_number":"SB2115","title":"Auto insurance; extend repealer on law requiring repair business and lienholder on check paying a claim.","description":"An Act To Amend Reenacted Section 83-11-551, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Repealer On The Provision Requiring An Insurer Paying A Claim Under Automobile Physical Damage Coverage Or Automobile Collision Coverage To Add As A Payee On The Check The Business Repairing The Automobile And The Lienholder; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2115/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2115.xml","sponsor":"Videt Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":901123,"bill_number":"SB2143","title":"Parole; prohibit tolling if offender absconds and remove deadline for revocation hearings.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That Parole Revocation Hearings Be Held Within A Certain Period Of Time; To Provide That Any Time During Which An Offender Absconds Supervision Shall Not Reduce The Period Of Parole Supervision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2143/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2143.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":901128,"bill_number":"SB2137","title":"Sales taxation; exempt retail sales of school supplies during the last weekend in July.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation The Retail Sales Of Certain School Supplies During A Period Beginning At 12:01 A.m. On The Last Friday In July And Ending At 12:00 Midnight The Following Saturday; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2137/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2137.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":901133,"bill_number":"SB2097","title":"Habitual offenders; revise method of determining whether a felony triggers sentencing as.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person May Be Sentenced As A Habitual Offender Only If He Has Been Sentenced To And Served Separate Terms Of One Year Or More In A State Or Federal Correctional Facility; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2097/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2097.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":901139,"bill_number":"SC535","title":"Constitution; remove the electoral vote requirement for Governor.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing To Amend The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890 By Amending Section 140 And Repealing Sections 141 And 142 To Abolish The Requirement That The Governor Be Elected By Electoral Vote Of The Mississippi House Of Representatives And To Provide That The Person Receiving The Highest Popular Vote At The General Election Shall Be Governor.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC535/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0535.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":901144,"bill_number":"HB457","title":"Personal care homes; delete repealer on certain provisions relating to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-11-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Repealer On The Provisions Of Law That Allow A Personal Care Home Resident To Continue Residing In The Personal Care Home Even If A Licensing Agency Determines That Skilled Nursing Services Are Appropriate For The Resident, Regulate The Handling Of Residents' Personal Deposits, And Require Certain Records To Be Maintained; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB457/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0457.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":901149,"bill_number":"SB2136","title":"School district in-service training for student suicide prevention education; require model policy.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-3-101 And 37-3-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Local School Districts To Adopt A Policy On Student Suicide Prevention, To Prescribe Standards For The Required Policy And To Authorize The State Department Of Education And The State Department Of Mental Health To Develop In-service Training Standards For Suicide Prevention Education; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2136/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2136.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":901154,"bill_number":"SB2141","title":"Emergency management; local emergency may be declared by public official authorized by the governing body of a county.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 33-15-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Local Emergency May Be Proclaimed By The Public Official Authorized By The Governing Body Of A County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2141/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2141.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":901162,"bill_number":"SB2144","title":"Crimes of violence; remove references to parole and early release in provision designating offenses as.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Designates The Crimes Of Violence, To Remove The References To Parole And Early Release; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2144/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2144.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":901167,"bill_number":"SB2155","title":"Memorial Highways; designate a segment of MS Highway 589 in Lamar County as the \"Police Chief Willie James Preston Memorial Highway.\"","description":"An Act To Designate A Certain Segment Of Mississippi Highway 589 In Lamar County As The \"police Chief Willie James Preston Memorial Highway\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2155/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2155.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":901172,"bill_number":"HB449","title":"Daylight Saving Time; provide that Mississippi shall observe year-round.","description":"An Act To Provide That Mississippi Shall Be On Daylight Saving Time Year-round; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB449/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0449.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":901177,"bill_number":"SB2125","title":"16th Section school land; clarify purchase of easements for access.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 29-3-92, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Prohibition Against A School District Utilizing The Power Of Eminent Domain In Order To Obtain An Easement For Access To Sixteenth Section Land; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2125/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2125.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":901182,"bill_number":"SB2103","title":"Burn bans; allow board of supervisors to provide an exemption for certain persons.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-19-351, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow The Boards Of Supervisors To Provide An Exemption To Outdoor Burning Bans For Persons Who Are Certified To Perform Controlled Burns; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2103/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2103.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":901188,"bill_number":"SB2090","title":"United States Citizenship Test; require as a condition for high school graduation.","description":"An Act To Require The Demonstration Of Proficiency In Civics As A Condition Of High School Graduation By Requiring Students To Take The United States Citizenship Test As A Part Of The United States History Curriculum; To Require The United States History Curriculum And Test To Include Historical Knowledge Beginning With The Settlement Of Jamestown, Virginia, In 1607; To Amend Section 37-16-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2090/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2090.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":901194,"bill_number":"SC534","title":"United States Constitutional Amendment Convention of the States under Article V; apply for certain restraints on federal government.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Applying To The Congress Of The United States To Call An Amendment Convention Of The States Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And For Members Of Congress.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC534/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0534.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":901199,"bill_number":"SB2156","title":"High performance school districts; authorize local school boards to operate under same rules as charter schools.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-17-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Local School Boards Of School Districts With An Accreditation Rating Of \"a,\" \"b\" Or \"c\" To Exempt Itself From Any Compulsory Standard Of Accreditation By The State Department Of Education Which Is Not Required By Statute With Certain Exceptions, And To Operate Under The Same Guidelines As Charter Schools Are Allowed To Operate; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2156/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2156.xml","sponsor":"J.P. Wilemon"},
{"bill_id":901204,"bill_number":"SB2147","title":"Offender case plans; MDOC to develop for parole-eligible offenders convicted on or after July 1, 2014.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-3.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Department Of Corrections Shall Develop A Case Plan For Parole-eligible Inmates Convicted On Or After July 1, 2014; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2147/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2147.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":901210,"bill_number":"HB473","title":"Counties and municipalities; revise how rates for electronic payments are assessed.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 17-25-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise How A County Or Municipality May Set The Processing Rate For Electronic Payments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB473/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0473.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":901215,"bill_number":"SB2159","title":"Derelict property; authorize cities to make repairs to stabilize and prevent demolition by neglect.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-19-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Municipal Governing Authorities To Make Repairs Necessary To Correct Or Prevent Demolition By Neglect Of Structures On Property Deemed To Be A Menace To Public Health, Safety And Welfare; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2159/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2159.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":901220,"bill_number":"SB2140","title":"Assistant teachers; increase salaries for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-21-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Annual Salaries For Assistant Teachers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2140/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2140.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":901225,"bill_number":"SB2102","title":"Assistant teachers/reading instructors; require in each K-3 class.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-21-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require School Districts To Employ Assistant Teachers/reading Instructors In Each Kindergarten, First-grade, Second-grade And Third-grade Class And To Provide That The State Shall Allot Sufficient Funding For These Assistant Teachers/reading Instructors; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2102/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2102.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":901231,"bill_number":"SB2130","title":"Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds to assist Adams County in replacing the Old Kingston School building.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Adams County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Construction To Replace The Old Kingston School Building In Adams County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2130/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2130.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":901236,"bill_number":"SB2104","title":"Income tax; authorize a credit for taxpayers that employ certain supervised offenders.","description":"An Act To Authorize An Income Tax Credit For Taxpayers That Employ A Person Who Is An Offender Who Is Being Supervised By The Community Corrections Division Of The Department Of Corrections Or Who Has Been Discharged From The Custody Of The Department Of Corrections; To Provide The Amount Of The Tax Credit; To Limit The Amount Of The Tax Credit That May Be Claimed In A Taxable Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2104/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2104.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":901242,"bill_number":"SB2154","title":"Sales taxation; exempt purchases for fund-raising the Ducks Unlimited Inc., chapters.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Purchases Of Tangible Personal Property Or Services By Ducks Unlimited, Inc., Chapters, If Such Property Or Services Are Purchased For Resale As A Part Of The Fund-raising Activities Of The Chapter; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2154/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2154.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":901247,"bill_number":"SB2095","title":"Department of Corrections; shall pay correctional facility employees for all accumulated comp time upon termination or death.","description":"An Act To Provide That Upon The Termination Of Employment Or Death Of Any Corrections Officer, Other Law Enforcement Staff Or Other Employee Who Works In Any Of The Correctional Facilities Under The Jurisdiction Of The Mississippi Department Of Corrections, The Department Shall Pay The Officer Or Employee Or His Or Her Estate, As Appropriate, For All Compensatory Leave Accumulated By The Officer Or Employee; To Amend Section 25-9-119, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2095/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2095.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":901253,"bill_number":"SB2117","title":"School districts; pilot program requiring pupils to read a minimum of four books per school year.","description":"An Act To Establish A Pilot Program Authorizing Local School Boards In The State To Require All Pupils In Grades 1 Through 12 To Read A Minimum Of Four Books Per School Year And Make Reports Thereon; To Authorize The State Department Of Education To Develop And Issue Guidelines Under Which School Districts May Apply For Participation In This Pilot Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2117/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2117.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":901258,"bill_number":"HB464","title":"State Board of Cosmetology; extend repealer on.","description":"An Act Relating To The Cosmetology Practice Act; To Amend Section 73-7-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe Requirements For The Photograph Of The Licensee; To Amend Section 73-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Qualifications For Taking The Cosmetology Examination; To Amend Section 73-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Qualifications For Licensing Of Cosmetology Instructors; To Amend Section 73-7-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Certain Requirements For Licensing Of Cosmetology Schools; To Amend Section 73-7-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Automatic Repealer On The Sections Which Create The State Board Of Cosmetology And Prescribe Its Duties And Powers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB464/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0464.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":901263,"bill_number":"SB2096","title":"MDOC; require to provide cash overtime pay instead of comp time to corrections supervisors and commanders.","description":"An Act To Require The Mississippi Department Of Corrections To Provide Cash Overtime Pay Instead Of Compensatory Time To The Corrections Supervisors And Corrections Commanders Who Work In The Correctional Facilities Under The Jurisdiction Of The Department For All Time Worked By The Supervisor Or Commander That Is Considered To Be Overtime For The Position Involved Under The Federal Fair Labor Standards Act; To Amend Sections 25-1-98, 25-3-92 And 25-9-119, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2096/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2096.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":901268,"bill_number":"SB2157","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license; to authorize for supporters of various organizations.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of Aunt Joyce's Kids; To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The Home Of Grace; To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The Cure Sickle Cell Foundation; To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The Memphis Grizzlies Professional Basketball Team; To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags For Supporters Of The Natchez-adams School District; To Prescribe An Additional Fee For The Issuance Of Such License Tags; To Provide For The Distribution Of The Additional Fees Collected; To Amend Section 27-19-56.32, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reauthorize The Distinctive Lions Of Mississippi Motor Vehicle License Tag, To Provide That The Distinctive Tags May Be Issued To Supporters As Well As Members Of The Lions Of Mississippi, And To Revise The Distribution Of Fees Collected From The Issuance Of Such Tag; To Amend Section 27-19-56.72, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Distribution Of Fees Collected From The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Members Of The Mississippi Association Of Realtors; To Amend Section 27-19-56.321, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reauthorize The Distinctive Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Motor Vehicle License Tags; To Amend Section 27-19-56.432, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Distinctive License Tags For The Blue Knights? International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, Inc., May Be Issued Only To Members Of Such Club; To Amend Section 57-19-56.108, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Period Of Time That The Requirements For Issuance Of The Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags For Supporters Of Rotary International May Be Met; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2157/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2157.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":901273,"bill_number":"SB2112","title":"HR218; define qualified retired law enforcement officer.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-1-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Qualified Retired Law Enforcement Officers In Compliance With Federal Law Authorizing Certain Retired Law Enforcement Officers To Carry A Concealed Weapon Nationwide; To Bring Forward Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2112/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2112.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":901280,"bill_number":"SB2162","title":"Arrest warrant; opportunity for probable cause hearing before issuance.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-3-28, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Probable Cause Hearing Upon A Criminal Affidavit Before Issuance Of Any Arrest Warrant At The Discretion Of The Court; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2162/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2162.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":901285,"bill_number":"HB452","title":"Acupuncture Practice Act; extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 73-71-1 Through 73-71-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Acupuncture Practice Act; To Amend Section 73-71-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Acupuncture Practice Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB452/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0452.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":901290,"bill_number":"SB2138","title":"Medicaid Medical Care Advisory Committee; Chairman of Senate Medicaid Committee is member.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate The Chairman Of The Senate Medicaid Committee As A Member Of The Medicaid Medical Care Advisory Committee; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2138/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2138.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":901295,"bill_number":"SB2114","title":"Obstruction of justice; revise elements of offense and punishment therefor.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Statements Made To Law Enforcement As Testimony; To Amend Section 97-9-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Crime Of Rendering Of Criminal Assistance To Include Threatening Or Harassing A Witness And Providing False Testimony; To Amend Section 97-9-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Crime Of Hindering Prosecution To Include Interference With Criminal Investigations; To Amend Section 97-9-113, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Crime Of Witness Intimidation To Include Threatening Or Harassing A Witness Or Person Reasonably Expected To Be A Witness; To Amend Section 97-9-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Crime Of Witness Tampering To Include Solicitation Of Another To Provide A False Version Of Events; To Amend Section 97-9-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Crime Of Juror Bribery To Include An Attempt To Bribe; To Amend Section 97-9-121, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Crime Of Juror Intimidation To Include Harassment; To Amend Section 97-9-125, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Crime Of Tampering With Physical Evidence To Include Threatening A Person To Not Provide The Evidence; To Amend Section 97-9-129, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Maximum Terms Of Imprisonment For Obstruction Of Justice; To Amend Section 97-3-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Murder Of A Witness, Potential Witness Or Confidential Informant As A Capital Offense; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2114/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2114.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":901301,"bill_number":"SB2146","title":"Sex offenders; amend MDOC's duty to monitor and investigate those who fail to register as such.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-33-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That The Mississippi Department Of Corrections Monitor Sex Offenders Who Fail To Register As Such While On Bond Or Upon Release From Confinement; To Specify That A Sex Offender Shall Remain At Least 1,500 Feet Away From The Victim's Residence; To Designate The Department As The Exclusive Entity Responsible For Investigating Any Reports Of An Offender's Noncompliance With The Monitoring Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2146/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2146.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":901306,"bill_number":"SB2165","title":"Mississippi Telephone Solicitation Act; extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 77-3-701 Through 77-3-737, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Create The Mississippi Telephone Solicitation Act; To Amend Reenacted Section 77-3-737, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of Repeal Thereon; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2165/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2165.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":901311,"bill_number":"SB2091","title":"Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds to widen portions of Highway 16 in Kemper County.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds For Use By The Mississippi Transportation Commission And The Mississippi Department Of Transportation For The Widening Of Portions Of Mississippi Highway 16 In Kemper County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2091/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2091.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":901316,"bill_number":"SB2106","title":"\"Meet My Mississippi\"; designate as official state poem.","description":"An Act To Create A New Code Section To Be Codified As Section 3-3-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate \"meet My Mississippi\" As The Official State Poem; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2106/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2106.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":901322,"bill_number":"SB2094","title":"MDOC; require to provide cash overtime pay instead of comp time to correctional facility employees.","description":"An Act To Require The Mississippi Department Of Corrections To Provide Cash Overtime Pay Instead Of Compensatory Time To All Corrections Officers, Other Law Enforcement Staff And Other Employees Who Work In The Correctional Facilities Under The Jurisdiction Of The Department For All Time Worked By The Officer Or Employee That Is Considered To Be Overtime For The Position Involved Under The Federal Fair Labor Standards Act; To Amend Sections 25-1-98, 25-3-92 And 25-9-119, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2094/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2094.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":901327,"bill_number":"SB2149","title":"Failure to register as a sex offender; change method of determining length of required electronic monitoring by MDOC.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-33-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Persons Convicted Of Failure To Register As A Sex Offender Shall Submit To Electronic Monitoring By The Mississippi Department Of Corrections For Any Period Of Supervised Probation, Post-release Supervision Or Parole; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2149/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2149.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":901332,"bill_number":"HB465","title":"State Board of Funeral Service; extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-11-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Sections Of Law Which Create The State Board Of Funeral Service And Prescribe Its Duties And Powers; An Act To Reenact Sections 73-11-41 Through 73-11-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Create The State Board Of Funeral Service And Prescribe Its Duties And Powers; To Bring Forward Section 73-11-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes Requirements Relating To The Removal Of Dead Bodies By Funeral Establishments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB465/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0465.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":901337,"bill_number":"SB2099","title":"Habitual offender; offenses that trigger enhanced sentencing must have been committed when a person was 18 years of age or older.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Felony May Be Counted For The Purposes Of Sentencing A Person As A Habitual Offender If The Felony Was Committed When The Person Was 18 Years Of Age Or Older; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2099/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2099.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":901343,"bill_number":"SB2152","title":"Keyaurdra's Law; require unique identifying mark on bullet casings.","description":"An Act To Be Known As Keyaurdra's Law; To Create New Section 97-37-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That All Centerfire Pistol And Rifle Cartridges Sold In Mississippi Bear A Unique Identifying Mark; To Require Sellers Of Ammunition To Keep Records As To The Purchaser Of Such Ammunition By Serial Number Or Other Unique Identifying Mark; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2152/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2152.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":901348,"bill_number":"SB2111","title":"Counties; real or personal property shall be sold to satisfy special assessment for garbage fees.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-5-22, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Real Or Personal Property Shall Be Sold To Satisfy A Special Assessment For Garbage Fees In The Same Manner As Provided For The Collection Of Ad Valorem Taxes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2111/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2111.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":901353,"bill_number":"SB2105","title":"Bonds; authorize the issuance of for drainage improvements to Foster Creek in and near the Town of Crosby.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For Drainage Improvements To Foster Creek In And Near The Town Of Crosby, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2105/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2105.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":901358,"bill_number":"SB2108","title":"Wild hogs; require metallic tags to be affixed to the ear of one that is being transported.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-7-140, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Size Limitation On The Enclosure That A Wild Hog May Be Released Into For Purpose Of Slaughter; To Require The Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks To Issue Metallic Tags That Must Be Affixed To The Ear Of Each Wild Hog Being Transported Within The State Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2108/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2108.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":901371,"bill_number":"HC10","title":"Joint session; call to hear State of the State address of Governor Phil Bryant.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Providing For A Joint Session Of The Mississippi Legislature To Hear The State Of The State Address Of Governor Phil Bryant.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-16","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC10/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0010.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":905526,"bill_number":"HB479","title":"Campaign contributions; prohibit personal use of and revise to require detailed reporting of.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Personal Use Of Campaign Contributions By Any Elected Public Office Holder Or Any Candidate For Public Office; To Specifically Prohibit Certain Personal Use Expenditures; To Provide That Any Expense That Reasonably Relates To Gaining Or Holding Public Office, Or Performing The Functions And Duties Of Public Office, Is Permitted; To Provide For The Disposal Of Campaign Contributions Once A Termination Report Is Filed; To Provide Penalties; To Require The Mississippi Ethics Commission To Issue Advisory Opinions Regarding The Use Of Campaign Contributions; To Amend Section 23-15-801, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical Changes; To Amend Section 23-15-803, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Deadline For Filing A Statement Of Organization For A Political Committee To 48 Hours; To Require The Disclosure Of The Name, Address, Officers And Members Of A Political Committee, The Designation Of The Chair And The Custodian Of Financial Books And Records; To Allow The Mississippi Ethics Commission To Administratively Fine Political Committees Not More Than $5,000.00, Per Violation, For Failing To Comply With Filing Requirements; To Amend Section 23-15-805, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Candidates To File Campaign Finance Reports Directly With The Secretary Of State By Fax, Email, Postal Mail Or Hand Delivery; To Amend Section 23-15-807, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Unopposed Candidates Are Not Required To File Pre-election Reports But Must File All Other Reports; To Provide That The Required Disclosure Of An Expenditure To A Credit Card Issuer, Financial Institution Or Business Allowing Payments And Money Transfers To Be Made Over The Internet To Include, Either By Detail Or A Separate Entity, Must Include The Amount Of The Funds Passing To Each Person, Business Entity Or Organization Receiving Funds From The Expenditure; To Amend Section 23-15-811, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Mississippi Ethics Commission May Bring A Mandamus Action To Compel The Required Campaign Finance Disclosure Reports; To Amend Section 23-15-813, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical Changes; To Amend Section 23-15-817, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That The List Of Candidates Who Failed To File Campaign Finance Report Be Provided To The Mississippi Ethics Commission; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-809 And 23-15-815, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB479/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0479.xml","sponsor":"Philip Gunn"},
{"bill_id":905604,"bill_number":"SC539","title":"Recognize February 23, 2017, as \"Rotary Day in Mississippi.\"","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing Rotary International As Mississippi's Largest Service Club And Designating February 23, 2017, As \"rotary Day In Mississippi.\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC539/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0539.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":905690,"bill_number":"SC541","title":"Pay tribute to the memory and illustrious career of Mississippi Sports Legend Dave Meadow \"Boo\" Ferriss.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Paying Tribute To The Memory And Illustrious Career Of Mississippi Sports Legend Dave Meadow \"boo\" Ferriss.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC541/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0541.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":905779,"bill_number":"SC540","title":"Joint Rules of Mississippi Legislature; amend to provide that Legislature shall not convene on Easter Sunday.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution To Amend Joint Rule No. 40 To Provide That The Legislature Shall Not Convene On Easter Sunday.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC540/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0540.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":906145,"bill_number":"HB480","title":"Use tax; revise definition of certain terms for purposes of, distribute revenue collected from certain out-of-state sellers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-67-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Terms \"person Doing Business In This State\" And \"person Maintaining A Place Of Business Within This State\" Under The Mississippi Use Tax Law To Include Any Out-of-state Seller Who Lacks A Physical Presence In This State But Who Is Making Retail Sales Of Tangible Personal Property Into This State And Has A Substantial Economic Presence In This State By Such Seller's Retail Sales Of Tangible Personal Property Sold Into This State Exceeding $250,000.00 Based On The Immediately Preceding Calendar Year Sales; To Provide That A Portion Of Use Tax Revenue Collected From Certain Out-of-state Sellers Shall Be Deposited Into A Special Fund In The State Treasury And Used For The Repair, Maintenance And Reconstruction Of Roads, Streets And Bridges In The State; To Provide That A Portion Of Use Tax Revenue Collected From Certain Out-of-state Sellers Shall Be Distributed To Counties And Municipalities For Use On The Repair, Maintenance And Reconstruction Of Roads, Streets And Bridges; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB480/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0480.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":908122,"bill_number":"SC542","title":"Recognize Dr. William C. Bell as President and CEO of Casey Family Foster Care Programs.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Recognition Of The Mississippi Legislature To The Public Service And Professional Honors Of Delta State University Graduate Dr. William C. Bell, President And Ceo Of The Casey Family Foster Care Programs.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC542/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0542.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":908951,"bill_number":"SC543","title":"Commend life and legacy of public service of Mr. Charles Noel Hughes.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commending The Life And Public Service Of Mr. Charles Noel Hughes, Respected Employee Of The Mississippi Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks, And Expressing The Sympathy Of The Legislature To His Family And Friends Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC543/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0543.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":910595,"bill_number":"SC544","title":"Recognize outstanding athletic excellence of Clinton High School Quarterback Cam Akers \"Mississippi Player of the Year.\"","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Outstanding Athletic Excellence Of Clinton High School Star Quarterback Cam Akers And Congratulating Him For His Record-setting 2016 Season And As \"2016 Gatorade Mississippi Player Of The Year.\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC544/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0544.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":911501,"bill_number":"HB541","title":"Cell site simulator device; require law enforcement agencies to obtain warrant before using.","description":"An Act To Require A Law Enforcement Agency To Obtain A Warrant Before Using A Cell Site Simulator Device To Collect Information From A Communications Device; To Authorize A Cell Site Simulator Device To Be Used Without A Warrant When It Is Necessary To Prevent Loss Of Life Or Bodily Injury; To Amend Sections 41-29-701 And 41-29-513, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB541/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0541.xml","sponsor":"Steve Hopkins"},
{"bill_id":911510,"bill_number":"HB538","title":"Prescription drugs; health insurance policies must allow for partial refills for purposes of medication synchronization.","description":"An Act To Provide That Individual And Group Health Insurance Policies Providing Prescription Drug Coverage Must Permit And Apply A Prorated Daily Cost-sharing Rate To Prescriptions That Are Dispensed By A Network Pharmacy For A Partial Supply If The Prescriber Or Pharmacist Determines The Fill Or Refill To Be In The Best Interest Of The Patient And The Patient Requests Or Agrees To A Partial Supply For The Purpose Of Synchronizing The Patient's Medications; To Prohibit Individual And Group Health Insurance Policies From Denying Coverage For The Dispensing Of A Medication That Is Dispensed By A Network Pharmacy On The Basis That The Dispensing Is For A Partial Supply; To Provide That Individual And Group Health Insurance Policies Must Allow A Pharmacy To Override Any Denial Codes Indicating That A Prescription Is Being Refilled Too Soon For The Purposes Of Medication Synchronization; To Provide That Individual And Group Health Insurance Policies Must Use Payment Structures Incorporating Prorated Dispensing Fees; To Provide That Dispensing Fees For Partially Filled Or Refilled Prescriptions Must Be Paid In Full For Each Prescription Dispensed; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB538/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0538.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":911520,"bill_number":"HB482","title":"Convicted felons; revise list of prohibited weapons.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-37-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Convicted Felons From Possession Of Certain Knives; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB482/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0482.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":911530,"bill_number":"HB498","title":"Automatic voter registration; authorize for those who apply for the issuance, renewal or change of address of motor vehicle driver's licenses.","description":"An Act To Authorize Any Person Who Is Qualified To Register To Vote In The State Of Mississippi To Register To Vote When That Person Applies For The Issuance, Renewal Or Change Of Address Of A Motor Vehicle Driver's License Or Official Identification Card; To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Obtain Certain Information From A Person Who Desires To Register To Vote While Applying For The Issuance, Renewal Or Change Of Address Of A Motor Vehicle Driver's License Or Official Identification Card; To Provide An Opt-out Procedure For Persons Who Choose Not To Register To Vote While Applying For The Issuance, Renewal Or Change Of Address Of A Motor Vehicle Driver's License Or Official Identification Card; To Provide For The Forwarding Of Voter Registration Applications To The Person's County Of Residence; To Amend Sections 23-15-11, 23-15-33, 23-15-35, 23-15-39, 23-15-41, 23-15-79, 23-15-95 And 63-1-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB498/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0498.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":911542,"bill_number":"HB502","title":"State Board of Education; prohibit from taking certain actions related to subject matter curriculum.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The State Board Of Education From Making Application To The United States Department Of Education Seeking A Waiver Or Request For Funding That Would Require A Revision Of The State Subject Matter Curriculum Aligned With The K-12 Common Core State Standards Developed By The Common Core State Standards Initiative; To Authorize The Board To Request Authority From The United States Department Of Education To Revise Curriculum Requirements That Condition Receipt Of Funding Or Waivers Upon The Board's Action To Revise The Curriculum To Align With The K-12 Common Core State Standards; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB502/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0502.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":911552,"bill_number":"HB548","title":"School lunch; authorize school to send outstanding balance owed to collection agency.","description":"An Act To Authorize A Public School To Contract With A Collection Agency For The Collection Of An Outstanding Balance Owed To The School As A Result Of A Child's Parents' Nonpayment Of Any Fees Due To The School To Cover The Costs Of The Child's Lunch Or Snacks; To Provide That The School Shall Send Written Notice To The Parents' Address On File Three Times Before Sending The Outstanding Balance To A Collection Agency; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB548/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0548.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":911562,"bill_number":"HB529","title":"State assessment; restore for EMS Operating Fund and Trauma Care Systems Fund.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Restore The State Assessment On Moving Traffic Violations And Implied Consent Law Violations For The Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund; To Bring Forward Section 41-59-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Mississippi Trauma Care Systems Fund, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB529/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0529.xml","sponsor":"Jay Hughes"},
{"bill_id":911572,"bill_number":"HB485","title":"Mammogram; require provider of to give certain information to patients when it shows dense breast tissue.","description":"An Act To Require Persons And Entities That Provide Mammography Services To Give Certain Written Information To Patients Whose Mammogram Demonstrates Dense Breast Tissue; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB485/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0485.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":911584,"bill_number":"HB525","title":"DFA; require to collect and report data on R and R expenditures for certain state facilities on annual basis.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-11-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Finance And Administration Bureau Of Buildings, Grounds And Real Property Management To Annually Collect Data On Renovation And Repair Expenditures For Certain State Owned Facilities Under The Jurisdiction And Control Of Various Agencies, Departments And Institutions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB525/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0525.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":911594,"bill_number":"HB539","title":"Seat belts; require for all passengers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-2-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All Passengers, Whether In The Front Or Back Seats, To Wear Seat Belts; To Amend Section 63-2-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB539/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0539.xml","sponsor":"Steve Massengill"},
{"bill_id":911605,"bill_number":"HB508","title":"Electronic citation; provide fee to defray expenses of.","description":"An Act To Provide A Fee For The Use Of Electronic Citations For Certain Offenses; To Amend Section 63-9-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB508/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0508.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":911615,"bill_number":"HB507","title":"Health insurance policies; require certain to cover infertility treatment and certain women's examinations.","description":"An Act To Require Health Insurance Policies Which Provide Pregnancy Related Benefits To Provide Coverage For Medically Necessary Expenses Of Diagnosis And Treatment Of Infertility; To Require That Certain Insurance Policies And Contracts Shall Provide Coverage For Annual Pap Smears And Biennial Bone Density Tests; To Amend Section 25-15-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State And School Employees Health Insurance Plan To Include Coverage For Annual Pap Smears And Biennial Bone Density Tests; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB507/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0507.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":911624,"bill_number":"HB537","title":"Years of teaching experience; include years taught at postsecondary level in definition of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-151-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"year Of Teaching Experience\" To Include Person With Nine Months Of Actual Teaching At Postsecondary Institutions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB537/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0537.xml","sponsor":"Robert Foster"},
{"bill_id":911635,"bill_number":"HB524","title":"DFA; clarify and update inventory of state real properties under the authority, general supervision and oversight of.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 29-5-2, 29-5-81 And 29-5-161, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify And Update The Inventory Of State Real Properties Over Which The Department Of Finance And Administration Has Authority, General Supervision And Oversight; To Remove The Authority Provided To The Department Of Finance And Administration To Enter Into A Lease Or Rental Agreement With A Private Entity Providing Healthcare And Wellness Services To State Employees For Use Of Certain Space Within The Robert G. Clark, Jr., Building; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB524/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0524.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":911646,"bill_number":"HB546","title":"School buses; require those purchased after July 1, 2017, to be equipped with seat belts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-41-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Each School Bus Purchased By A Local School Board To Be Equipped With Seat Belts At All Seating Positions; To Require The State Board Of Education To Promulgate Rules Regarding The Types Of Seat Belts Required And Use Of Seat Belts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB546/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0546.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":911659,"bill_number":"HB497","title":"Election contests; revise procedures for deciding those that result after primary elections.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-927, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Procedure For Filing An Election Contest For A Person Desiring To Contest The Election Of Another Person Returned As The Nominee Of The Party Of Any County Or County District Office Or Any Legislative, State, Congressional Or Judicial District; To Remove The Authority Of Executive Committees To Hear Election Contests For Primary Elections; To Revise The Petition That Must Be Submitted To File A Primary Election Contest; To Amend Section 23-15-929, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Circuit Clerk To Provide Notice By Email Upon The Filing Of A Petition In A Primary Election Contest; To Amend Sections 23-15-931 And 23-15-933, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Authority Of The Special Tribunal In A Primary Election Contest And Give That Decision-making Authority To The Judge Hearing The Contest; To Amend Sections 23-15-951, 23-15-263, 23-15-913 And 23-15-939, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-961, 23-15-963, 23-15-911, 23-15-937, 23-15-941 And 23-15-953, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Repeal Sections 23-15-921 And 23-15-923, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide The Process For A Person Desiring To Contest The Elections Of Another Person Returned As The Nominee Of The Party To Any County Or County District Office Or As The Nominee Of A Legislative, State, Congressional Or Judicial District; To Repeal Section 23-15-925, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Allows The Executive Committee To Subpoena Witnesses For A Primary Election Contest; To Repeal Section 23-15-935, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires Election Commissioners To Attend The Hearings Of A Primary Election Contest; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB497/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0497.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":911670,"bill_number":"HB484","title":"Care and custody of a child; revise delegation of powers regarding.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 93-31-3 And 43-21-353, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Delegation Of Powers Regarding The Care And Custody Of A Child To An Attorney-in-fact; To Amend Section 43-21-251, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Certain Terms In Certain Provisions Regulation Youth Court; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB484/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0484.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":911680,"bill_number":"HB509","title":"Driver's education; require courses taught in schools to include program developed by DPS on how to properly respond to law enforcement when stopped.","description":"An Act To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Develop A Program On How Persons Should Respond To Law Enforcement Officers When Stopped; To Amend Section 37-25-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Driver's Education Programs Taught In Public Schools To Include A Program Developed By The Department Of Public Safety On How Persons Should Respond To Law Enforcement Officers When Stopped; To Require Nonpublic Schools That Offer A Driver's Education Program To Include In Such Program The Program Developed By The Department Of Public Safety On How To Respond To Law Enforcement Officers When Stopped; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB509/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0509.xml","sponsor":"Charles Busby"},
{"bill_id":911691,"bill_number":"HB500","title":"Parole and correction officers; clarify certain immunity for those employed by Department of Corrections.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 11-46-1 And 11-46-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The State Of Mississippi And The Mississippi Department Of Corrections Is Immune From Liability When Parole And Correction Officers Employed By The Mississippi Department Of Corrections Leave Their Employment To Work A Second Job In The Field Of Law Enforcement; To Bring Forward Sections 11-46-5, 11-46-7, 11-46-9 And 11-46-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB500/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0500.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":911702,"bill_number":"HB512","title":"Open containers of alcohol; create offense for.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Possession Of An Open Alcoholic Beverage, Light Wine Or Beer Container Or The Consumption Of Alcoholic Beverages, Light Wine Or Beer, Within The Passenger Compartment Of A Motor Vehicle; To Prescribe Civil Penalties For Violations Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB512/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0512.xml","sponsor":"Charles Busby"},
{"bill_id":911713,"bill_number":"HB553","title":"Election commissioner; remove requirement to resign one year before qualifying for another office.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-217, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That An Election Commissioner Resign One Year Before Qualifying As A Candidate For Another Office; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB553/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0553.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":911723,"bill_number":"HB518","title":"Retirement; allow vested members of PERS to purchase creditable service for service with non-PERS employers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-11-109, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Vested Members Of The Public Employees' Retirement System To Receive Up To Ten Years Of Creditable Service For Service Rendered As An Employee Of Any Employer That Does Not Participate In The Retirement System; To Provide That In Order To Be Able To Receive That Service, The Member Cannot Be Receiving And Will Not Be Entitled To Receive A Retirement Allowance That Includes That Service From Any Public Or Private Retirement System Or Plan Sponsored By The Employer, And The Member Must Pay To The Retirement System Before The Date Of Retirement The Actuarial Cost As Determined By The Actuary For Each Year, Or Portion Thereof, Of Creditable Service; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB518/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0518.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":911735,"bill_number":"HB514","title":"MS Transportation Commission; authorize to require its contractors to provide work zone safety operations.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Mississippi Transportation Commission To Require Its Contractors To Provide Work Zone Safety Operations; To Authorize The Commission's Contractors To Enter Into Agreements With State And Local Law Enforcement Agencies To Provide Work Zone Safety Operations; To Authorize The Commission To Utilize Its Officers To Perform Certain Work Zone Safety Operation Functions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB514/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0514.xml","sponsor":"Charles Busby"},
{"bill_id":911746,"bill_number":"HB513","title":"Natural gas vehicles; authorize a weight limit increase for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-5-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Motor Vehicle Weight Limit Increase For Vehicles That Are Operated By Natural Gas; To Bring Forward Sections 63-5-27, 63-5-29 And 63-5-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB513/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0513.xml","sponsor":"Charles Busby"},
{"bill_id":911754,"bill_number":"HB527","title":"Financial literacy curriculum; require the State Board of Education to implement for all students in Grades 9-12.","description":"An Act To Require The State Board Of Education To Implement A Financial Literacy Curriculum For Public Schools On Or Before The 2018-2019 Academic School Year; To Provide That The Course In Financial Literacy Shall Account For A One-half Carnegie Unit; To Require Successful Passage Of The Course As A Graduation Requirement; To Establish The \"financial Literacy Trust Fund\" As A Special Fund In The State Treasury; To Provide For The Funds Administration; To Amend Section 37-7-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB527/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0527.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":911763,"bill_number":"HB534","title":"Office of State Aid Roads Construction; bring forward sections relating to.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 27-65-75, 65-9-1, 65-9-3, 65-9-5, 65-9-7, 65-9-9, 65-9-11, 65-9-13, 65-9-15, 65-9-17, 65-9-19, 65-9-21, 65-9-23, 65-9-25, 65-9-27, 65-9-29, 65-9-30, 65-9-31, 65-9-33, 65-18-1, 65-18-3, 65-18-5, 65-18-7, 65-18-9, 65-18-11, 65-18-13, 65-18-15, 65-18-17, 65-37-1, 65-37-3, 65-37-5, 65-37-7, 65-37-9, 65-37-11, 65-37-13 And 65-37-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Mississippi Office Of State Aid Road Construction, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB534/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0534.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":911775,"bill_number":"HB543","title":"Elections; revise how winner is determined when candidates receive equal votes.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 23-15-601, 23-15-605, 23-15-607, 23-15-611 And 23-15-857, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Procedure When Two Candidates Receive Equal Votes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB543/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0543.xml","sponsor":"Gary Staples"},
{"bill_id":911784,"bill_number":"HB531","title":"Pre-election day voting; authorize.","description":"An Act To Create Pre-election Day Voting Act; To Provide Definitions; To Provide That The Pre-election Day Voting Period Shall Begin Fourteen Days Before The Election And Continue Until Noon On The Saturday Immediately Preceding The Election; To Provide That Pre-election Day Voting Shall Be For Each Primary, General, Runoff, Special And Municipal Election For Public Office; To Provide The Hours For Pre-election Day Voting In The Registrar's Office During Regular Business Hours; To Provide Extended Hours To Vote During The Last Full Week Preceding An Election; To Provide That Notice Of Pre-election Day Voting Shall Be Provided In Three Public Places Eight Days Before The Voting Begins; To Provide The Procedures To Follow When Casting A Ballot During The Pre-election Day Voting Period; To Provide The Manner For Challenging The Qualifications Of A Voter During The Pre-election Day Voting Period; To Amend Sections 23-15-625, 23-15-627, 23-15-631, 23-15-635, 23-15-637, 23-15-639, 23-15-641, 23-15-643, 23-15-647, 23-15-649, 23-15-657, 23-15-713, 23-15-715, 23-15-717, 23-15-719, 23-15-721 And 23-15-735, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Voters Who Are Eligible To Vote By Absentee Ballot; To Prohibit A Voter From Casting An Absentee Ballot In Person At The Office Of The County Registrar; To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Sections 23-15-31, 23-15-37, 23-15-43, 23-15-47, 23-15-65, 23-15-127, 23-15-153, 23-15-171, 23-15-173, 23-15-191, 23-15-195, 23-15-197, 23-15-231, 23-15-233, 23-15-239, 23-15-241, 23-15-245, 23-15-247, 23-15-251, 23-15-255, 23-15-263, 23-15-265, 23-15-267, 23-15-303, 23-15-309, 23-15-331, 23-15-333, 23-15-335, 23-15-353, 23-15-357, 23-15-359, 23-15-363, 23-15-367, 7-3-39, 23-15-407, 23-15-411, 23-15-415, 23-15-417, 23-15-425, 23-15-429, 23-15-437, 23-15-469, 23-15-473, 23-15-511, 23-15-515, 23-15-531.4, 23-15-531.6, 23-15-531.7, 23-15-545, 23-15-573, 23-15-613, 23-15-781, 23-15-785, 23-15-807, 23-15-833, 23-15-843, 23-15-851, 23-15-853, 23-15-855, 23-15-857, 23-15-859, 23-15-895, 23-15-913, 23-15-963, 23-15-977, 23-15-1031, 23-15-1081, 23-15-1083, 23-15-1085, 23-15-1091, 21-3-3, 21-9-17, 37-5-9, 37-5-7, 21-8-7 And 9-4-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Section 23-15-629, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB531/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0531.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":911795,"bill_number":"HB499","title":"School board members; authorize removal of those in municipal and municipal separate school districts for just cause.","description":"An Act Provide For The Removal Of Appointed Board Members By The Appointing Local Governing Authority For Just Cause; To Amend Section 37-6-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Bring Forward Section 37-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB499/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0499.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":911806,"bill_number":"HB493","title":"Recognition of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact; create.","description":"An Act To Enact Into Law The Recognition Of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact And Provide That The State Of Mississippi Enters The Compact With Other States That Join In The Compact; To Amend Sections 41-59-3, 41-59-29, 41-59-33 And 41-59-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB493/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0493.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":911818,"bill_number":"HB533","title":"Small School District Equipment, Maintenance and Infrastructure Grant; create to assist certain school districts.","description":"An Act To Create The Small School District Equipment, Maintenance And Infrastructure Grant Fund (demi Grant); To Provide That Grant Funds Shall Be Awarded For The Purpose Of Assisting Eligible School Districts With Enrolled Student Populations Of 4,500 Students Or Less To Offset Expenses For School Equipment, Maintenance Of Physical Plants And Improvements To Infrastructure; To Provide For The Appropriation Of $2,000,000.00 For The Initial Year Of The Fund's Establishment; To Provide That The Department Of Education Shall Administer The Program And Make The Determination Of Those Applicants Eligible For And Approved For Receipt Of Grants; To Provide That Applicants Approved For Receipt Of A Grant Shall Be Limited To The Receipt Of A One-time Grant In An Amount Not To Exceed $150,000.00; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB533/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0533.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":911827,"bill_number":"HB491","title":"Medical examiners and deputy medical examiners; revise compensation and fees of.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 41-61-59 And 41-61-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Compensation Paid To The County Medical Examiners, Deputy Medical Examiners And Deputy Medical Examiner Investigators; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB491/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0491.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":911837,"bill_number":"HB523","title":"Commercial Real Estate Broker Lien Act; reenact and delete repealer on.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 85-7-501, 85-7-503, 85-7-505, 85-7-507, 85-7-509, 85-7-511, 85-7-513, 85-7-517, 85-7-519, 85-7-521, 85-7-523 And 85-7-525, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Commercial Real Estate Broker Lien Act; To Amend Section 85-7-515, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make A Minor Substantive Change; To Repeal Section 85-7-527, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Repeal Of The Commercial Real Estate Broker Lien Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB523/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0523.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":911849,"bill_number":"HB544","title":"Teacher licensure; authorize SDE to issue Nontraditional Teaching route - Standard License to certain individuals with advanced degrees.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State Department Of Education To Issue A Nontraditional Teaching Route Standard License To Individuals Holding Advanced Degrees And Achieving The Nationally Recommended Passing Score On The Praxis I And Praxis Ii Assessments Providing That Such Individuals Completed The Course Of Study For The Advanced Degree Program With The Grade Of A \"c\" Or Higher At The Time Application For Licensure Is Submitted; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB544/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0544.xml","sponsor":"Charles Busby"},
{"bill_id":911859,"bill_number":"HB535","title":"Seat belt law; revise penalty for violation of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-2-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Fine Imposed For A Violation Of The Mandatory Use Of Safety Seat Belts Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB535/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0535.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":911870,"bill_number":"HB496","title":"Judicial elections; revise to be partisan.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-974, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Nonpartisanship From The Nonpartisan Judicial Election Act; To Create A New Section To Require That Candidates For Judicial Office Be Selected Through Nominations Made By The Different Parties Of This State At Primary Elections; To Amend Section 23-15-977, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Statement Of Intent Filed By Judicial Candidates To Include The Party For Which The Judicial Candidate Is Affiliated; To Amend Section 23-15-978, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That Judicial Office Candidates On The Ballot Be Grouped Together As Nonpartisan; To Require That The Name Of Judicial Office Candidates Shall Not Be Placed On The Ballot In General Elections Unless They Were Nominated Through A Party Primary Election; To Amend Section 23-15-979, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That The Name Of The Judicial Candidate Be Listed Under The Political Party That The Candidate Represents; To Amend Section 23-15-981, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Judicial Candidate Who Receives The Majority Number Of Votes Cast For The Judicial Office Shall Be The Nominee Of His Or Her Party For That Office; To Provide The Provisions For A Runoff Election If No Judicial Office Candidate Receives A Majority Of The Votes; To Amend Section 23-15-995, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The General Laws For The Election Of State Officers Shall Apply To And Govern The Elections Of Judicial Officers; To Amend Sections 23-15-1015, 23-15-1021, 23-15-365, 23-15-359, 9-4-5, 23-15-291, 23-15-975, 23-15-197 And 23-15-367, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Repeal Section 23-15-973, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes Candidates For The Office Of Judge Of The Supreme Court, Judges Of The Court Of Appeals, Circuit Judge And Chancellor To Address The People During Court Terms And Prohibits Those Candidates From Aligning Themselves With A Political Party; To Repeal Section 23-15-976, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides That A Judicial Office Is A Nonpartisan Office And Provides That A Candidate For Election To A Judicial Office Is Prohibited From Campaigning Or Qualifying For That Office Based On Party Affiliation; To Repeal Section 23-15-985, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides That All Qualified Electors, Regardless Of Party Affiliation Or Lack Of Party Affiliation, Are Qualified To Vote For Candidates For Nomination For Judicial Office; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-977.1, 23-15-991, 23-15-993, 23-15-1011, 23-15-1023 And 23-15-1025, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate The Judicial Elections Act, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-191 And 23-15-193, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For Primary Elections, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-293, 23-15-295, 23-15-296, 23-15-297, 23-15-299, 23-15-303, 23-15-305, 23-15-307 And 23-15-317, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate The Nomination Of Candidates For Primary Elections, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-331, 23-15-333 And 23-15-363, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Preparation Of Ballots In Primary Elections And Other Elections, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-597, 23-15-599, 23-15-605 And 23-15-607, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Determination Of The Results Of The Election, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-833, 23-15-837, 23-15-839, 23-15-841 And 23-15-849, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For Filling Vacancies In Certain Offices, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-921, 23-15-923, 23-15-927, 23-15-929, 23-15-931, 23-15-933, 23-15-935, 23-15-937, 23-15-941, 23-15-951, 23-15-953, 23-15-961, 23-15-963 And 23-15-980, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide The Procedures For Election Contests, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 23-15-1051, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Duties Of The State Executive Committee, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB496/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0496.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":911880,"bill_number":"HB520","title":"Community and junior colleges; may enter into long term loans for up to 30 years with board of trustees' approval.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-29-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Board Of Trustees Of A Community Or Junior College To Enter Into Loans For Periods Not To Exceed 30 Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB520/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0520.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":911892,"bill_number":"HB488","title":"Nursing Licensure Compact; create.","description":"An Act To Create Sections 73-15-201 And 73-15-202, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enact Into The Law The Nurse Licensure Compact And Provide That The State Of Mississippi Enters The Compact With Other States That Join In The Compact; To Amend Section 73-15-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of \"privilege To Practice\" In The Nursing Practice Law To Conform To The New Nurse Licensure Compact; To Amend Section 73-15-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Mississippi Board Of Nursing To Implement The Provisions Of The Nurse Licensure Compact; To Repeal Sections 73-15-22 And 73-15-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Is The Former Nurse Licensure Compact; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB488/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0488.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":911902,"bill_number":"HB552","title":"Writing curriculum; require SBE to establish curriculum for teaching of manuscript and cursive handwriting.","description":"An Act To Require The State Board Of Education To Develop A Writing Curriculum For Use By Each School District And Establish Rules And Regulations To Be Followed By The Districts To Implement A Writing Curriculum That Includes Instructions On The Fundamentals Of Manuscript Handwriting And Cursive Handwriting Techniques; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB552/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0552.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":911912,"bill_number":"HB547","title":"Public utilities; require approval of sewer district to take certain actions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-5-173, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Certain Notice And Approval Requirements For Public Utilities To Provide To Sewer Districts; To Require The Public Utility To Disconnect Water Service Upon Certain Notice By A Sewer District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB547/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0547.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":911923,"bill_number":"HB517","title":"Riding bailiffs; revise how much such bailiffs are compensated.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-25-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase, At The Judge's Discretion, The Amount Compensated To Riding Bailiffs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB517/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0517.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":911935,"bill_number":"HB510","title":"Social host; revise penalties for certain violations.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-5-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Penalties For Certain Social Hosts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB510/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0510.xml","sponsor":"Brad Touchstone"},
{"bill_id":911947,"bill_number":"HB516","title":"Surplus lines insurance producers; prohibit passing on certain fees to certain school districts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-21-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Gross Premiums Charged For Independently Procured Insurance Shall Not Be Passed Along To The Jackson, Harrison And Hancock Counties' Public School Districts; To Amend Section 83-21-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Tax That Is Paid By Surplus Lines Insurance Producers Shall Not Be Passed Along To Such Districts; To Amend Section 83-34-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Districts Shall Not Be Subject To The Nonadmitted Policy Fee If The Districts Directly Procure Or Renew Insurance With A Nonadmitted Insurer; To Bring Forward Sections 83-21-18, 83-21-19, 83-21-21, 83-21-23, 83-21-27 And 83-21-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB516/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0516.xml","sponsor":"Charles Busby"},
{"bill_id":911956,"bill_number":"HB551","title":"Pro se legal forms; provide that court-approved forms may be provided by public librarians and law librarians.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 73-3-55, 97-9-1 And 97-23-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Public Librarian Or Law Librarian To Provide Court Approved Forms To Pro Se Litigants; To Authorize The University Of Mississippi Medical Center To Make Available To Public Librarians And Law Librarians Information Regarding Alzheimer's Disease And How To Live With And Care For Persons Who Have Alzheimer's Disease; To Provide That These Librarians Shall Provide The Information Upon Request To Any Person; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB551/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0551.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":911967,"bill_number":"HB545","title":"Alcoholic beverages; allow direct sales and shipments of wine to be made to residents in this state.","description":"An Act To Authorize A Person Who Is The Holder Of A Wine Manufacturer's Permit In This State, Or Who Is Licensed Or Permitted Outside Of The State To Engage In The Activity Of Manufacturing, Supplying, Importing, Distributing, Wholesaling Or Retailing Wine, To Sell And Ship Wine Directly To Residents In This State, If The Person Obtains A Direct Wine Shipper's Permit From The Department Of Revenue; To Provide For The Issuance Of Direct Wine Shipper's Permits; To Require The Holder Of A Direct Wine Shipper's Permit To Keep Certain Records; To Prohibit The Holder Of A Direct Wine Shipper's Permit From Selling Or Shipping Light Wine Or Beer Or Any Alcoholic Beverage Other Than Wine; To Limit The Amount Of Wine That A Holder Of A Direct Wine Shipper's Permit May Sell Or Ship To An Individual Each Year; To Provide For The Annual Renewal Of Direct Wine Shipper's Permits; To Provide That Persons Purchasing Or Receiving A Direct Shipment Of Wine From A Direct Wine Shipper Must Be At Least Twenty-one Years Of Age; To Provide That Persons Receiving A Direct Shipment Of Wine From A Direct Wine Shipper Shall Use The Wine For Personal Consumption Only And May Not Resell It; To Authorize The Commissioner Of Revenue To Adopt Any Rules Or Regulations As Necessary To Carry Out This Act; To Provide Penalties For Violations Of This Act; To Amend Sections 27-71-5, 27-71-7, 27-71-15 And 27-71-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Privilege Tax Required For The Issuance Of A Direct Wine Shipper's Permit; To Levy A Tax Upon The Sales And Shipments Of Wine Made By A Direct Wine Shipper; To Require A Certain Amount Of The Taxes Levied To Be Deposited Into The Mental Health Programs Fund; To Amend Sections 67-1-41, 67-1-45, 67-1-51, 67-1-53, 67-1-55, 67-1-57, 67-1-73, 97-31-47 And 97-31-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Foregoing Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB545/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0545.xml","sponsor":"Charles Busby"},
{"bill_id":911979,"bill_number":"HB489","title":"Mental health courts; authorize and provide for certification of.","description":"An Act To Authorize Mental Health Court Intervention Programs; To Specify The Purpose And Goals Of Mental Health Courts; To Provide Certain Definitions; To Provide That The Administrative Office Of Courts Shall Be Responsible For Certification And Monitoring Of Local Mental Health Courts; To Establish The State Mental Health Courts Advisory Committee; To Specify Minimum Standards For Mental Health Courts; To Provide Certain Mental Health Court Intervention Services; To Set Forth Alternative Sentencing Eligibility Criteria And Conditions; To Designate The Powers Of The Administrative Office Of Courts Regarding Mental Health Courts; To Authorize Mental Health Courts To Receive Funds And Assess Reasonable Fees; To Provide Immunity To Persons Who Perform Their Mental Health Court Duties In Good Faith; To Provide That Persons Who Complete All Requirements Imposed By The Mental Health Court Will Have The Record Expunged; To Establish The Mental Health Court Fund; To Amend Section 43-21-357, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow The Youth Court Intake Unit To Recommend That A Child Be Referred To The Youth Court Mental Health Court And To Allow The Youth Court The Option To Order That A Child Be Referred To The Youth Court Mental Health Court; To Amend Section 25-3-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify Duties Imposed On Supreme Court Justices, Chancery Court Judges And Circuit Court Judges Relating To Mental Health Courts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB489/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0489.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":911986,"bill_number":"HB490","title":"Medicaid; expand eligibility under federal health care law and under CHIP.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Medicaid Coverage For Individuals Who Are Under 65 Years Of Age, Are Not Pregnant, Are Not Entitled To Or Enrolled For Medicare Benefits And Whose Income Is Not More Than 133% Of The Federal Poverty Level, As Authorized Under The Federal Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act; To Provide Medicaid Coverage For Children Who Are Under 19 Years Of Age And Whose Family Income Is More Than 133% But Not More Than 200% Of The Federal Poverty Level, As Authorized Under The Children's Health Insurance Program; To Repeal Sections 41-86-1, 41-86-5, 41-86-7, 41-86-9, 41-86-11, 41-86-13 And 41-86-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Mississippi Children's Health Insurance Program Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB490/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0490.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":911995,"bill_number":"HB536","title":"Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks; require to adopt regulations related to cage size for wild animals that consider size and weight of animals.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-8-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commission On Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks To Adopt Regulations Regarding Cage Size Of Inherently Dangerous Wild Animals Based On The Size And Weight Of Each Animal Within A Species And Not Only Based On The Species Of The Animal; To Provide That If The Commission Does Not Adopt Regulations In Conformity With This Act By January 1, 2018, Then The Commission Shall Lose Regulatory Power Over Certain Requirements Regarding Wild Animals; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB536/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0536.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Guice"},
{"bill_id":912008,"bill_number":"HB501","title":"School boards; elect all at statewide general or presidential election for four-year term.","description":"An Act To Codify New Section 37-6-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Election Of All School Board Members At The Same Time As The Presidential Or General Statewide Elections, Beginning In November 2019 Or 2020 As Determined By Trustee District; To Provide That The Terms Of Office Of All School Board Members Shall Be Four Years; To Provide For Nominating Petitions To Run For The Office Of School Board And To Require A Uniform Number Of Signatures On Petitions Of Nomination; To Provide The Procedure For Filling Vacancies In The Office Of School Board Members; To Amend Sections 37-5-1, 37-5-3, 37-5-7, 37-5-9, 37-5-19, 37-7-203, 37-7-207, 37-7-221 And 37-7-703, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; To Repeal Section 37-5-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires The Election Of The County Board Of Education Members From Territory Outside The Four Municipal Separate School Districts In A Certain County; To Bring Forward Section 37-7-104, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires The Consolidation Of Certain County School Districts Under Conservatorship, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 37-7-104.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires The Administrative Consolidation Of Certain School Districts In Bolivar County, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Sections 37-7-104.2, 37-7-104.3 And 37-7-104.4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Require The Administrative Consolidation Of All School Districts In Certain Counties, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; To Bring Forward Sections 37-7-104.5, 37-7-104.6 And 37-7-104.7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Require The Administrative Consolidation Of All School Districts In Certain Counties, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB501/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0501.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":912019,"bill_number":"HB515","title":"Controlled substances; enhance penalty for illegal sale in proximity to rehab.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-142, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Enhancement Of Penalties For The Sale Of Drugs Within 1500 Feet Of A Drug Or Alcohol Treatment Or Rehabilitation Facility; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB515/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0515.xml","sponsor":"Charles Busby"},
{"bill_id":912029,"bill_number":"HB487","title":"Funeral directing; issue license for to persons who meet certain criteria and apply within 30 days.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-11-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The State Board Of Funeral Service To Issue A License For The Practice Of Funeral Directing To Persons Who Meet Certain Criteria And Who Make Application Within A Thirty-day Period; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB487/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0487.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":912039,"bill_number":"HB519","title":"Hunting license; provide that nonresident National Guard or Reserve member may obtain resident or fourteen-day Armed Forces.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Nonresident National Guard And Reserve Members May Obtain A Resident Hunting And Fishing License And A Fourteen-day Armed Forces License; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB519/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0519.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":912052,"bill_number":"HB526","title":"DFA; require to study and make report on capital needs by clarifying process of asset preservation and replacement.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-11-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Finance And Administration To Conduct A Study Of Capital Needs Of All State Institutions Of Higher Learning And Community And Junior Colleges, Including The Conditions Of Roofs; To Require The Roofs Of Such Facilities Be Inspected At Least Every Three Years Through A Visual Inspection Performed By A Licensed Architect Of Through Thermal Imaging Inspection; To Require That Each Institution Prioritize The List Of Capital Improvement Projects On The Basis Of Need Which Shall Be Submitted To The Dfa, Which Shall Include The Need For Such Projects In Its Legislative Report; To Require Dfa To Identify All Nonstate Funding Sources Available To Support New Construction Projects And Future Operations, Renovations And Repair; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB526/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0526.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":912062,"bill_number":"HB506","title":"Industrial hemp; legalize and regulate for certain purposes.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Growing And Handling Of Industrial Hemp; To Define Certain Terms; To Require The Licensing Of Hemp Growers By The Department Of Agriculture And Commerce; To Require Record Keeping, Seed Retention And Inspections; To Provide For Fees For Licensing; To Provide For The Revocation Of Licenses And Imposition Of Civil Penalties For Violations Of This Act; To Amend Sections 41-29-113 And 69-1-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB506/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0506.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":912072,"bill_number":"HB542","title":"Nursing; delete requirement that advanced practice registered nurses have collaborative relationship with physician.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 73-15-5 And 73-15-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Requirement That Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Must Practice Within A Collaborative Or Consultative Relationship With A Physician Or Dentist; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB542/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0542.xml","sponsor":"Charles Busby"},
{"bill_id":912081,"bill_number":"HB503","title":"Cursive writing; direct the State Board of Education to incorporate into elementary education curriculum.","description":"An Act To Require The State Board Of Education To Incorporate Instruction In Cursive Writing As A Part Of The Basic Elementary Education Curriculum; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB503/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0503.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":912091,"bill_number":"HB549","title":"Adoption; revise home study and residency requirements.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 93-17-3 And 93-17-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Judge To Determine If A Home Study Is Necessary In An Adoption; To Clarify Residency Requirements; To Amend Section 93-17-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Persons Who Disclose Information Received During Closed Adoption Hearings Or From Records Pertaining To Adoption Proceedings Are Guilty Of A Misdemeanor, Subject To Being Fined Or Imprisoned, And May Be Held In Contempt Of Court; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB549/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0549.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":912101,"bill_number":"HB528","title":"Commercial fertilizer distributors; change reporting of net tonnage requirement from quarterly to once annually.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-47-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Annual Reporting Of Net Tons Of Commercial Fertilizers Distributed In The State And Payment Of Inspection Fees; To Amend Section 75-47-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB528/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0528.xml","sponsor":"Bill Pigott"},
{"bill_id":912112,"bill_number":"HB532","title":"Deaf Persons' Literacy Rights and Education Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Create The \"deaf Persons' Literacy Rights And Education Act\"; To Provide Definitions; To Declare Certain Literacy Rights Of Deaf Students; To Require Individualized Educational Programs (iep) For Each Deaf Student And Prescribe The Components Of Such Plan; To Create An Advisory Committee On The Education Of Deaf Children And Prescribe Its Duties And Responsibilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB532/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0532.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":912125,"bill_number":"HB481","title":"Medical expenses; define admissibility during trial.","description":"An Act To Define The Admissibility Of Medical Or Health Care Expenses During Trial; To Bring Forward Section 41-9-119, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Evidence Of Reasonableness Of Medical Expenses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB481/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0481.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":912136,"bill_number":"HB486","title":"Breast cancer patients; require physicians to provide certain information to.","description":"An Act To Require The State Department Of Health To Develop And Make Available To Physicians A Standardized Written Summary Explaining Methods Of Treating Breast Cancer, Options For Breast Reconstruction, And The Availability Of Certain Coverage Of Procedures And Treatment; To Require Physicians To Provide The Summary To Each Person Under His Or Her Care Who Has Been Diagnosed To Have Breast Cancer, Upon Diagnosis Or As Soon Thereafter As Practicable; To Require The Physicians Issuing The Reports Of Mammographies That Demonstrate Dense Breast Tissue To Notify Patients Of Potential Problems Associated With Dense Breast Tissue; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB486/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0486.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":912147,"bill_number":"HB483","title":"Multidisciplinary teams and child advocacy centers; provide information prepared by shall be confidential under certain circumstances.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-15-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Records And Information Prepared By Multidisciplinary Teams And Child Advocacy Centers Shall Be Governed By Laws, Rules And Regulations Relating To The Confidentiality And Possible Disclosure Of Records As Provided Under The Youth Court Act And The Uniform Rules Of Youth Court Practice; To Amend Section 43-21-259, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Under The Youth Court Act Records, Information And Forensic Interviews Developed Or Prepared By Multidisciplinary Teams And Child Advocacy Centers Shall Be Kept Confidential Under Certain Circumstances; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB483/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0483.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":912156,"bill_number":"HB492","title":"Long-Term Care Facilities Ombudsman Act; revise provisions of to conform to new federal regulations.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 43-7-7, 43-7-53, 43-7-55, 43-7-57, 43-7-59, 43-7-61, 43-7-63, 43-7-65, 43-7-67, 43-7-69 And 43-7-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Various Provisions Of The Long-term Care Facilities Ombudsman Act To Conform To New Federal Regulations For The Long-term Care Ombudsman Program; To Create New Section 43-7-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Ombudsman To Recommend Policies And Procedures To Carry Out The Provisions Of The Act And Propose Rules And Regulations To Implement The Provisions Of The Act; To Amend Sections 43-47-7 And 43-47-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB492/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0492.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":912167,"bill_number":"HB530","title":"Controlled substances; prohibit prescribing more than fifteen-day supply to minors.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-137, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Health Care Practitioners From Prescribing More Than A Fifteen-day Supply Of A Controlled Substance To Any Person Under Twenty-one Years Of Age; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB530/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0530.xml","sponsor":"Mark Tullos"},
{"bill_id":912179,"bill_number":"HB522","title":"Health care services policies; prohibit use of discretionary provisions in.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Policies That Cover Health Care Services Or A Disability From Containing Provisions Purporting To Reserve Discretion To The Health Carrier To Interpret The Terms Of The Policy; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB522/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0522.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":912190,"bill_number":"HB540","title":"Good Samaritan Law for Architects and Engineers; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Good Samaritan Law For Architects And Engineers; To Provide Protection From Liability For Architects And Engineers In Emergency Situations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB540/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0540.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":912202,"bill_number":"HB550","title":"Wireless Communication Commission; bring forward section creating.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Section 25-53-171, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Wireless Communication Commission, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB550/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0550.xml","sponsor":"Gary Staples"},
{"bill_id":912213,"bill_number":"HB505","title":"Highway Patrol training class; require increase in sex offender registration to fund.","description":"An Act To Require Sex Offender Registration Fees; To Amend Section 45-33-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 45-33-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Collection Of The Fees; To Create The Troop X Trooper School Fund; To Provide For The Distribution Of The Fees; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB505/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0505.xml","sponsor":"Alex Monsour"},
{"bill_id":912222,"bill_number":"HB504","title":"Public school curriculum; require State Board of Education to review and revise.","description":"An Act To Require The State Board Of Education To Review Each Area Of Subject Matter Curriculum No Less Than Every Six Years In Conjunction With The State Textbook Adoption Cycle; To Require The Board To Revise The Curriculum As Necessary To Improve The Quality Of Education; To Amend Section 37-17-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Requirement That The State Department Of Education Form A Single Accountability System By Combining The State System With The Federal System; To Delete References To The Common Core State Standards; To Bring Forward Section 37-177-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB504/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0504.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":912231,"bill_number":"HB495","title":"Acupuncture Practice Act; extend repealer on and delete physician referral requirement.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 73-71-1 Through 73-71-7 And 73-71-11 Through 73-71-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Acupuncture Practice Act; To Amend Reenacted Section 73-71-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Requirement That Practitioners Of Acupuncture May Perform Acupuncture For A Patient Only If The Patient Has Received A Written Referral Or Prescription From A Physician And That The Procedure Shall Be Under The General Supervision Of The Patient's Referring Or Prescribing Physician; To Repeal Section 73-71-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Physician Referral And Supervision Of Acupuncture Practitioners; To Amend Section 73-71-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Acupuncture Practice Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB495/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0495.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":912243,"bill_number":"HB494","title":"Maternal Mortality Review Committee; authorize State Department of Health to establish.","description":"An Act To Authorize The State Department Of Health To Establish The Maternal Mortality Review Committee To Review Maternal Deaths And Establish Strategies To Prevent Maternal Deaths; To Assign The Committee To The State Department Of Health For Administrative Purposes, And Direct The Department To Designate Staff To Assist The Committee; To Direct The Committee To Submit A Report Annually To The House And Senate Public Health Committees, Including The Numbers, Causes And Relevant Demographic Information On Maternal Mortality Deaths In Mississippi, And Appropriate Recommendations To The Legislature On How To Most Effectively Direct State Resources To Decrease Maternal Mortality In Mississippi; To Provide That Data For The Committee's Review And Reporting Shall Be Provided To The Committee By Agencies, Officials And Health Care Providers Having Information Necessary For The Committee To Carry Out Its Duties; To Require Physicians, Hospitals And Pharmacies To Provide Reasonable Access To The Committee To All Relevant Medical Records Associated With A Case Under Review By The Committee; To Provide Immunity To Physicians, Hospitals And Pharmacies Providing Access To Those Records In Good Faith; To Provide For Confidentiality And Prohibitions On Disclosure Or Admissibility As Evidence In Any Proceeding Of All Information, Records And Other Data Collected By The Committee; To Provide That All Proceedings And Activities Of The Committee, Opinions Of Members Of The Committee Formed As A Result Of Those Proceedings And Activities, And Records Obtained, Created Or Maintained By The Committee Are Confidential And Are Not Subject To The Mississippi Public Records Act; To Authorize The Committee To Compile Reports Of Aggregated, Nonindividually Identifiable Data On A Routine Basis For Distribution In An Effort To Further Study The Causes And Problems Associated With Maternal Deaths; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB494/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0494.xml","sponsor":"Toby Barker"},
{"bill_id":912254,"bill_number":"HB511","title":"Motor vehicles; prohibit travel in outermost left lane except under certain conditions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-603, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Motor Vehicles From Continually Traveling In The Outermost Left Lane Of A Highway That Allows For Two Or More Lanes To Travel In The Same Direction, Except Under Certain Conditions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB511/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0511.xml","sponsor":"Charles Busby"},
{"bill_id":912263,"bill_number":"HB521","title":"Uninsured motorist coverage; clarify policies must include payment of damages by those immune under MTCA after remedies exhausted.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-11-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Uninsured Motorist Coverage Policies Must Include Payment Of Damages By An Uninsured Motor Vehicle When The Uninsured Motor Vehicle Is A Motor Vehicle Owned Or Operated By A Person Protected By Immunity Under The Mississippi Tort Claims Act As Long As The Insured Has Exhausted All Administrative Remedies Under That Act; To Bring Forward Section 83-11-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB521/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0521.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":912288,"bill_number":"HB561","title":"Employment contracts; limit payment of for certain public school and postsecondary education employees for termination or breach.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-9-55, 37-9-57, 37-29-63 And 37-101-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Limit The Payment Of Contracts Of School Superintendents, Principals And Licensed Employees Of Public Schools, And Postsecondary Public Institution Presidents, Deans, Professors And Certain Other Employees At State Institutions Of Higher Learning In The Event Of Termination Or Breach Of Contract; To Bring Forward Section 37-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB561/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0561.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":912292,"bill_number":"SB2225","title":"Driver's licenses; clarify issuance to legal resident aliens.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-1-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Issuance Of Driver's License To Noncitizens Legally Residing In This State; To Bring Forward Section 63-1-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2225/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2225.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":912295,"bill_number":"SB2166","title":"Human Trafficking Act; recodify and provide wiretapping authority.","description":"An Act To Create Wiretapping Authority As An Enforcement Tool For The Mississippi Human Trafficking Act; To Create New Section 97-47-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enact Definitions; To Create New Section 97-47-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Admissibility Of Evidence; To Create New Section 97-47-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Court Approval; To Create New Section 97-47-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Possession Of Wiretapping Equipment Except As Authorized By Law; To Create New Section 97-47-109, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify Procedural Requirements; To Create New Section 97-47-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Regulate Disclosure And Use Of Information; To Create New Section 97-47-113, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Application For Authority To Intercept; To Create New Section 97-47-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Court Orders For Interception; To Create New Section 97-47-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Custody And Preservation Of Data; To Create New Section 97-47-119, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Sealing Of Orders And Applications For Orders; To Create New Section 97-47-121, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Violations Are Contempt Of Court; To Create New Section 97-47-123, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Notice To Intercepted Person; To Create New Section 97-47-125, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Admissibility, Pretrial Disclosure, And Suppression Of Evidence; To Create New Section 97-47-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Reporting; To Create New Section 97-47-129, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Civil Remedies; To Create New Section 97-47-131, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Immunity From Civil Liability; To Create New Section 97-47-133, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Criminal Penalties For Violations; To Create New Section 97-47-135, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Certain Parties; To Create New Section 97-47-137, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Human Trafficking Law Enforcement; To Create New Section 97-47-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Regulate Pen Registers And Other Devices; To Create New Section 97-47-141, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Training, Equipment And Costs; To Create New Chapter 47, Title 97, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Recodify The Provisions Of The Mississippi Human Trafficking Act Found At 97-3-54 Et Seq.; To Create New Section 97-47-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enact A Short Title As Previously Codified At Section 97-3-54; To Create New Section 97-47-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Human Trafficking As Previously Codified At Section 97-3-54.1; To Create New Section 97-47-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Certain Restrictions Of Another Person's Movements As Previously Codified At Section 97-3-54.2; To Create New Section 97-47-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Conspiracy To Traffic As Previously Codified At Section 97-3-54.3; To Create New Section 97-47-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enact Definitions As Previously Codified At Section 97-3-54.4; To Create New Section 97-47-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Use Of Undercover Agents As Previously Codified At Section 97-3-54.5; To Create New Section 97-47-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Injunctive And Other Relief As Previously Codified At Section 97-3-54.6; To Create New Section 97-47-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Forfeiture Of Assets In Trafficking Cases As Previously Codified At 97-3-54.7; To Create New Section 97-47-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Human Trafficking Fund As Previously Codified At Section 97-3-54.8; To Create New Section 97-47-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Position Of Statewide Human Trafficking Coordinator As Previously Codified At Section 97-3-54.9; To Amend Sections 45-33-23, 45-33-47, 97-3-2, 97-5-5, 97-5-7, 97-5-27, 97-5-51, 97-29-49, 97-29-51, 97-43-3 And 99-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Repeal Sections 97-3-54 Through 97-3-54.9, Which Constitute The Mississippi Human Trafficking Act And Are Recodified By This Act In Title 97, Chapter 47, Mississippi Code Of 1972; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2166/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2166.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":912299,"bill_number":"HB581","title":"Schools At-Risk; repeal provision requiring the establishment of program of development for.","description":"An Act To Repeal Section 37-18-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Which Requires The State Board Of Education To Establish A Program Of Development For Schools Designated As Schools At-risk For Failing To Meet Accreditation Standards, And Which Also Provides For Additional Maep Funds For The Assistance Of Such Programs, And Which Requires An Evaluation Team To Analyze Data For Such Programs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB581/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0581.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":912305,"bill_number":"HB565","title":"Compulsory School Attendance Law; clarify attendance for students participating in preapproved authorized school activity.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Compulsory School Attendance Law, By Authorizing School Districts To Consider A Compulsory-school-age Child Participating In A Preapproved, Authorized School Activity As Being Present For The Purpose Of Reporting Average Daily Attendance; To Reduce The Minimum Compulsory School Age To Five Years; To Authorize The Enrollment Of Children Who Obtain The Minimum Cupulsory School Age On Or Before December 31 Of The Calendar Year; To Give Parents Of Children Born After September 1 The Option To Enroll Their Child In A Full-day Public School; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB565/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0565.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":912311,"bill_number":"SB2171","title":"School board members; elected in all districts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-7-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Trustees Of Municipal Separate School Districts Shall Be Elected From Special Trustee Election Districts By The Qualified Electors Of Such District Beginning With The Municipal Elections In The Year 2017; To Provide That Such Election Shall Be Held Every Four Years In The Same Manner As Elections Are Held For Other Municipal Officers; To Provide That The Local School Board Shall Apportion The New Trustee Election Districts; To Amend Section 37-7-703, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Trustees Of Special Municipal Separate School Districts Shall Be Elected In The Same Manner As Trustees Of Municipal Separate School Districts; To Repeal Sections 37-7-209, 37-7-211, And 37-7-215 Through 37-7-219, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Certain Methods For Electing Trustees Of Municipal Separate School Districts From Added Territory; To Repeal Sections 37-7-705 Through 37-7-717, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Certain Methods For Selecting Trustees Of Special Municipal Separate School Districts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2171/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2171.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":912314,"bill_number":"SB2174","title":"Trusty status; offenders ineligible to work at Governor's Mansion if incarcerated for a violent crime.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-138.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Offender In Trusty Status Who Was Convicted Of A Crime Of Violence Shall Be Ineligible To Participate In Any Program At The Governor's Mansion; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2174/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2174.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":912318,"bill_number":"SB2213","title":"Tanning facility regulation; prohibit use by anyone under 18 years of age.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-115-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Use Of Tanning Devices At Tanning Facilities By Children Under Age 18; To Assess A Civil Penalty For Violations Of This Section; To Require Tanning Facilities To Post A Notice Developed By The Mississippi State Department Of Health Stating It Is Unlawful For A Tanning Facility Owner Or Operator To Allow A Person Under The Age Of 18 To Use Any Tanning Device; To Require Tanning Facilities To Post A Notice Developed By The Mississippi State Department Of Health Stating That A Tanning Facility Or Operator That Violates This Section Is Subject To A Civil Penalty; To Require Tanning Facilities To Post A Notice Developed By The Mississippi State Department Of Health Stating That An Individual May Report Violations Of This Section To The Mississippi State Department Of Health Stating The Health Risks Associated With Tanning; To Require The Operator To Require Photo Identification Indicating That The Person Using A Tanning Device Is At Least 18 Years Of Age; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2213/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2213.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":912323,"bill_number":"SB2175","title":"Sales tax; remove requirement that certain taxpayers pay June liability for the tax on or before June 25.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Provision That Requires A Taxpayer Who Is Required To Collect Sales Taxes And Who Has An Average Monthly Sales Tax Liability Of At Least $50,000.00 To Pay A Portion Of His Sales Tax Liability For The Month Of June On Or Before June 25; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2175/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2175.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":912332,"bill_number":"SB2195","title":"Teacher licensure; authorize reciprocity license for approved foreign-certified teaching credentials.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State Department Of Education To Issue A Standard License For Teaching On A Reciprocal Basis To Individuals Who Hold Foreign-certified Teaching Credentials Upon Presentation Of Documentation And Appropriate Evaluation Of All Credentials And Collegiate-level Coursework For Which Credit Was Earned By The State Department Of Education And A Nationally Recognized Department-approved International Credential Evaluation Organization; To Authorize The Department To Recognize Such Out-of-state Coursework For License Renewal Or Certificate Upgrade Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2195/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2195.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":912338,"bill_number":"SB2193","title":"Ad valorem tax; provide manner in which appraisal of ground leases on property leased by MS State Port at Gulfport is conducted.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-35-50, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Manner In Which The Appraisal Of Ground Leases On Property Leased By The Mississippi State Port At Gulfport Shall Be Made For The Purpose Of Arriving At The True Value Of The Property For Ad Valorem Tax Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2193/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2193.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":912342,"bill_number":"HB569","title":"Graduation requirements; require SBE to incorporate American Civics as component of U.S. government curriculum.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Board Of Education To Develop And Implement Objectives That Focus On The Academic Standards In Social Studies, Civics And United States History And To Require The Administration Of An American Civics Assessment, Identical To The Portion Of The Examination Administered By United States Citizenship And Immigration Services (uscis) Required By 8 Uscs Section 1423 For Naturalization, As A Condition Of Graduation; To Require High School Students To Correctly Answer At Least Sixty Percent Of The Questions To Be Eligible For Graduation; To Provide That Beginning With The 2017-2018 School Year, The Board Shall Require The Developed Objectives To Be Incorporated Into The United States History Curriculum Required For High School Students As Measured By The Subject Area Test For That Course; To Authorize The Board To Determine The Method And Manner In Which To Administer The Assessment; To Provide That Students Shall Have Additional Opportunities To Take The Assessment Until A Passing Score Is Obtained; To Amend Sections 37-3-49 And 37-16-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Bring Forward Section 37-16-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 37-16-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB569/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0569.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":912345,"bill_number":"SB2210","title":"Motor vehicle liability insurance; authorize seizure of license plate, increase civil penalties for failing to maintain.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-16-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Seizure Of The License Plate Of A Vehicle When The Operator Has Been Found By A Court Of Failing To Have Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance In At Least The Minimum Amounts Required By Law, And To Increase The Civil Penalties For Such Violations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2210/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2210.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":912350,"bill_number":"HB577","title":"\"Scratch and win\" cards; make unlawful.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-33-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make It Unlawful For Any Person Or Entity To Sell Certain \"scratch And Win\" Cards; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB577/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0577.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":912352,"bill_number":"SB2181","title":"Presidential Executive Orders; prohibit the State of Mississippi from enforcing unless enacted by U.S. Congress.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Any State Agency Or Political Subdivision Of The State From Using Any Personnel Or Financial Resources To Enforce Or Administer Any Executive Order Issued By The President Of The United States That Has Not Been Affirmed By A Vote Of Congress And Signed Into Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2181/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2181.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":912358,"bill_number":"HB558","title":"School districts; require to report use of alternatives to suspension included in district's discipline plans to SDE.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-11-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Each School District That Uses An Alternative To Suspension, As Indentified In Its District's Discipline Plan, To Submit A Report By July 31 Of Each Calendar Year To The State Department Of Education; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB558/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0558.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":912363,"bill_number":"SB2206","title":"Legislature; reduce the size of the Legislature after the 2023 election.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 5-1-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Beginning With The 2023 Statewide General Election The Mississippi House Of Representatives Shall Consist Of 110 Members; To Amend Section 5-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Beginning With The 2023 Statewide General Election The Mississippi Senate Shall Consist Of 47 Members; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2206/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2206.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":912369,"bill_number":"SB2178","title":"Student test results; testing companies shall notify schools not later than the 21st day after the test is given.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-16-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Entity Administering Statewide Student Tests Shall Notify School Districts And Schools Of The Results Of The Assessment Instruments Not Later Than The 21st Day After The Date The Test Is Given; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2178/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2178.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":912379,"bill_number":"SB2191","title":"Tax Payer Pay Raise Act; remove phase out of income & franchise tax & remove deduction of federal employment tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Provisions That Phase Out, Beginning January 1, 2018, Income Taxation On The First $5,000.00 Of Taxable Income; To Amend Section 27-7-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove A Provision That Authorizes A Portion Of The Federal Self-employment Taxes Assessed Against Self-employed Individuals To Be Allowed As An Adjustment To Gross Income Under The State Income Tax Law; To Amend Sections 27-13-5 And 27-13-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Provision That Phase Out, Beginning January 1, 2018, The Corporation Franchise Tax; To Repeal Section 5, Chapter 499, Laws Of 2016, Which Repeals The Corporation Franchise Law From And After January 1, 2028; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2191/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2191.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":912382,"bill_number":"SB2188","title":"Unconstitutional federal regulations; prohibit State Department of Education from enforcing.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The State Department Of Education From Enforcing Federal Rules And Orders Which Are Not Enacted By The United States Congress; To Direct The Mississippi Department Of Education To Publish Any Agreement Or Memorandum Or Contract To Implement Or Enforce Any Provision Of Federal Law Or Regulation For Public Comment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2188/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2188.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":912387,"bill_number":"SB2182","title":"\"Mississippi Recall Act of 2017\"; enact.","description":"An Act Entitled The \"mississippi Recall Act Of 2017\" To Provide A Procedure For The Recall Of State And Local Elected Officials; To Provide Definitions; To Prescribe Those Officials Subject To Recall; To Prescribe The Number Of Electors Needed To Demand A Recall; To Prescribe Grounds For Recall; To Provide For The Application For And Time Of Filing A Recall Petition By Sponsors; To Provide For The Review Of The Grounds Stated In The Application; To Provide A Form For The Recall Petition; To Prescribe Those Electors Eligible To Sign A Recall Petition And A Procedure For The Verification Of Signatures; To Prohibit Certain Persons From Circulating A Petition Or Application; To Provide For The Determination Of Legal Sufficiency Of A Petition By The Circuit Court; To Provide For The Manner Of Conducting A Recall Election; To Provide For The Filing Of Subsequent Recall Petitions Following A Recall Election Or Denial Of Recall Petition; To Authorize The State Board Of Election Commissioners To Promulgate Regulations To Implement This Act; To Authorize An Application To The Circuit Court To Compel Compliance With Recall Procedures; To Prohibit Giving Or Receiving Money To Sign Petitions Or Affidavits For Recall And Other Recall Infractions, And To Provide Criminal Penalties Therefor; To Repeal Sections 25-5-3 Through 25-5-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide A Recall Procedure For Local Officials Pursuant To Petition And Election; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2182/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2182.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":912392,"bill_number":"SB2217","title":"Absentee ballot; require to be placed in an unmarked envelope inside the envelope containing affidavits to ensure ballot secrecy.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 23-15-631, 23-15-635, 23-15-639, 23-15-719 And 23-15-721, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Absentee Ballots Be Placed In An Unmarked Envelope Inside The Envelope Upon Which The Required Affidavits Are Printed In Order To Ensure Secrecy Of The Ballot; To Revise The Procedures For Handling Absentee Ballots To Conform To This Requirement; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2217/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2217.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":912399,"bill_number":"SB2189","title":"SLRP; authorize current members to opt out and give persons elected in the future the option of not becoming members.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-11-305, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Grant All Persons Who Are Contributing Members Of The Supplemental Legislative Retirement Plan On July 1, 2017, A One-time Option To Withdraw From Membership In The Plan; To Provide That Upon Exercising This Option The Contributions To The Plan By The Member Shall Cease And The Person's Accumulated Contributions To The Plan Shall Be Paid To Him Or Her; To Provide That This Option Must Be Exercised Before September 1, 2017; To Provide That Persons Who Are Elected As Members Of The State Legislature Or President Of The Senate After July 1, 2017, And Who Previously Served As Members Of The Legislature Or President Of The Senate But Were Not A Member Of The State Legislature On July 1, 2017, Shall Have The Option Of Withdrawing From Membership In The Supplemental Legislative Retirement Plan; To Provide That The Person's Accumulated Contributions To The Plan Shall Be Paid To Him Or Her; To Provide That Once Exercised, This Option Shall Be Permanent; To Provide That Persons Who Become Members Of The State Legislature For The First Time After July 1, 2017, And The Persons Who Become The President Of The Senate For The First Time After July 1, 2017, Shall Have The Option Of Not Being A Member Of The Supplemental Legislative Retirement Plan; To Provide That Once Exercised, This Option Shall Be Permanent; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2189/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2189.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":912401,"bill_number":"SB2216","title":"Municipally owned waterworks; prohibit from charging higher rates to certain customers in another municipality.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-27-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Certain Municipalities From Charging Greater Rates For Water Supplied To Consumers Residing Outside Of And Within One Mile Of The Corporate Limits Of The Municipality Than For Water Supplied To Consumers Residing Within The Municipality; To Amend Section 77-3-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Previous Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2216/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2216.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":912408,"bill_number":"HB576","title":"Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport; create committee to study additional development possibilities.","description":"An Act To Create A Study Committee To Study The Real Property, And All Improvements Thereon, And Related Roads And Streets And Facilities Comprising The Jackson-medgar Wiley Evers International Airport Property And Determine The Purposes For Which The Property Is Used And The Value Of The Airport Property; To Provide That The Study Committee Also Shall Study And Evaluate Additional Potential Development Possibilities And Uses For Such Property Including, But Not Limited To, Commercial, Residential, Industrial And Transportation Uses For The Property As Well As Potential Economic Development And Growth That May Be Derived From Such Other Uses And Development; To Provide For The Composition Of The Study Committee; To Provide That The Study Committee Shall Prepare And File A Report Of Its Findings With The House Of Representatives And The Senate On Or Before December 1, 2017; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB576/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0576.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":912414,"bill_number":"SB2209","title":"Personal services contracts; contracts for entertainers at MS Fairgrounds entered into by MS Fair Commission exempt from review.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-9-120, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Review By The Personal Service Contract Review Board Any Contract For Entertainers Or Performers At The Mississippi State Fairgrounds Entered Into By The Mississippi Fair Commission; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2209/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2209.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":912417,"bill_number":"SB2231","title":"Driver's license; authorize designation of a lifetime sportsman hunting and fishing license.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 63-1-35 And 45-35-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Designation On Driver's Licenses And Identification Cards For A Person Possessing A Lifetime Sportsman Hunting And Fishing License; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2231/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2231.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":912421,"bill_number":"SB2220","title":"Parole hearings; not required for offenders convicted on or after July 1, 2014, who meet certain other requirements.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Only Those Parole-eligible Offenders Convicted On Or After July 1, 2014, Who Meet Certain Requirements May Be Released On Parole Without A Hearing; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2220/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2220.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":912423,"bill_number":"SB2197","title":"Interstate Physical Therapy Licensure Compact; create.","description":"An Act To Enact Into Law The Physical Therapy Licensure Compact And Provide That The State Of Mississippi Enters The Compact With Other States That Join In The Compact; To Amend Sections 73-23-33, 73-23-35, 73-23-39, 73-23-43, 73-23-47, 73-23-59 And 73-23-64, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 73-23-49 And 73-23-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2197/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2197.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":912428,"bill_number":"SB2176","title":"Illegal immigration; Attorney General to seek federal reimbursement of costs incurred by state.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Attorney General To Seek Reimbursement From The Federal Government For All Costs Associated With Illegal Immigration Incurred By The State; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2176/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2176.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":912435,"bill_number":"SB2228","title":"Marissa's Law; enact.","description":"An Act To Create Marissa's Law; To Amend Section 97-3-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Mandatory Minimum Sentence For Kidnapping Of A Child Under The Age Of 16, And To Require That The Minimum Mandatory Sentence May Not Be Suspended Or Deferred; To Amend Section 97-3-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Mandatory Minimum Sentence For Rape Of A Child Under The Age Of 16, And To Require That The Minimum Mandatory Sentence May Not Be Suspended Or Deferred; To Amend Section 97-3-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Mandatory Minimum Sentence For Sexual Battery Of A Child Under The Age Of 16, And To Require That The Minimum Mandatory Sentence May Not Be Suspended Or Deferred; To Create New Section 99-19-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Period Of Supervision For A Sex Offender If Any Part Of The Offender's Sentence Is Deferred Or Suspended; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2228/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2228.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":912438,"bill_number":"SB2187","title":"Counties & municipalities; authorize to levy a penalty for the late payment of garbage fees.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 19-5-21 And 21-19-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Counties And Municipalities To Levy A Penalty For The Late Payment Of Garbage Fees; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2187/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2187.xml","sponsor":"Nickey Browning"},
{"bill_id":912442,"bill_number":"HB575","title":"Mississippi Dog and Cat Pet Protection law of 2011; revise.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-41-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A First-offense Felony Of Aggravated Abuse Of A Dog Or Cat And Enhance The Penalty For Such Violations; To Define The Term \"adequate Shelter\"; To Limit The Number Of Counts That Can Be Charged Arising From A Single Incident; To Require Reporting Of All Offenses Against Dogs Or Cats To Conform To Fbi Reporting Guidelines; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB575/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0575.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":912446,"bill_number":"HB564","title":"School employees; suspend license of those certified personnel who breach employment contract.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-9-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Suspension Of Licenses Of Certified Employees For Arbitrary And Willful Breaches Of Employment Contracts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB564/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0564.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":912454,"bill_number":"HB562","title":"Assistant teachers; delete minimum salary requirement and require salary to be established in employment contract.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-21-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Local Superintendent Of Schools To Enter Into Contract With Assistant Teachers Approved For Employment By The School Board; To Specify The Contents Of The Contract Including The Total Amount Of The Annual Salary And The Method And Frequency Of Payment Of That Salary; To Provide That The Amount Of Salary For Assistant Teacher Shall Be The Amount Fixed And Determined By The School Board, But Not In An Amount Less Than One-half The Amount Of The Base Salary Established For Licensed Teacher With An Equal Number Of Years Of Service; To Delete The Minimum Salary Established By Law For Assistant Teachers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB562/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0562.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":912457,"bill_number":"HB570","title":"Financial assistance for exceptional children; bring forward provisions relating to.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 37-23-61, 37-23-63, 37-23-65, 37-23-67, 37-23-69, 37-23-71, 37-23-73, 37-23-75 And 37-23-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Provisions Relating To The Providing Of Financial Assistance To Exceptional Children Attending Private Or Parochial Schools, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Medical Services For Which Financial Assistance May Be Furnished, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB570/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0570.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":912466,"bill_number":"SB2223","title":"Elections; authorize preelection day voting and online voter registration.","description":"An Act Amend Section 23-15-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Persons Eligible To Vote In This State To Submit Voter Registration Applications Through A Secure Internet Website Established By The Secretary Of State; To Provide That The Secretary Of State Shall Forward The Application And Any Additional Information Received To The Registrar Of The County In Which The Applicant Currently Resides; To Provide Procedures By Which The County Registrar Shall Process Such Applications; To Authorize A Qualified Elector To Vote Not More Than 21 Days Nor Less Than Two Days Before The Date Of An Election; To Provide That Preelection Voting May Be Conducted In The Registrar's Office; To Require A Person Who Desires To Vote Early To Appear At The Registrar's Office And To Provide That After Signing The Receipt Book Such Person Shall Be Entitled To Vote At The Registrar's Office In The Same Manner As He Would At His Voting Precinct On The Day Of The Election; To Provide That The Election Laws That Govern Procedures For A Person Who Appears To Vote On The Day Of Election Shall Apply When A Person Appears To Vote During The Preelection Day Voting Period; To Provide That All Votes Cast During The Preelection Day Voting Period Shall Be Final; To Provide That The Votes Cast During Early Voting Shall Be Announced Simultaneously With The Vote Cast On Election Day; To Provide That Each Candidate Shall Have The Right To Be Present At The Registrar's Office And To Challenge The Qualifications Of Any Person Offering To Preelection Vote In The Same Manner As Provided By Law At The Polling Place On The Day Of The Election; To Require The Secretary Of State To Promulgate Rules And Regulations Necessary To Effectuate Preelection Day Voting; To Amend Section 23-15-195, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Amend Section 23-15-627, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Categories Of Voters Who May Cast An Absentee Ballot; To Amend Section 23-15-637, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That All Absentee Ballots Must Be Received By The Registrar By A Certain Time On The Day Before The Election; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2223/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2223.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":912470,"bill_number":"SB2169","title":"Charter schools for special needs students; may be approved without approval of local school board.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-28-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Charter School Authorizer Board May Approve Public Charter Schools For Special Needs Students Without Approval Of The Local School Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2169/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2169.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":912473,"bill_number":"SB2204","title":"Firearms; prohibit state cooperation with federal effort to ban.","description":"An Act To Codify Section 11-65-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit State Or Local Enabling Of Federal Gun Ban Enforcement; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2204/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2204.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":912476,"bill_number":"SB2190","title":"State Bond Commission; may not sell g.o. bonds unless rainy day fund is fully funded and critical infrastructure repairs are completed.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-17-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The State Bond Commission Shall Not Issue And Sell Any General Obligation Bonds Of The State Of Mississippi Except For Bonds Authorized For Critical Repairs To Transportation Infrastructure That Affect Public Safety Unless The Balance Of The Working Cash-stabilization Reserve Fund Is At Least 7-1/2% Of The Total General Fund Appropriations For The Current Fiscal Year, And","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2190/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2190.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":912481,"bill_number":"SB2205","title":"Public benefits; agencies administering programs for must verify lawful presence in U.S. of applicants for.","description":"An Act To Require State Agencies And Political Subdivisions To Verify The Lawful Presence In The United States Of Any Person Who Applies For State, Local Or Federal Public Benefits; To Provide For Certain Exceptions To This Requirement For Verification; To Provide That Applicants For Public Benefits Must Execute An Affidavit That He Or She Is A United States Citizen Or Is A Qualified Alien Under Federal Law And Is Lawfully Present In The United States; To Provide For A Criminal Penalty For Willfully Making A False Statement Of Representation In The Affidavit Required By This Act; To Require Each State Agency And Political Subdivision That Administers Any Program Of State Or Local Public Benefits To Provide An Annual Report To The Attorney General With Respect To Its Compliance With This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2205/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2205.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":912487,"bill_number":"SB2192","title":"Long-Term Care State Ombudsman Program; revise responsibilities to comply with federal law.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 43-7-7, 43-7-53, 43-7-55, 43-7-57, 43-7-59, 43-7-61, 43-7-63, 43-7-65, 43-7-67, 43-7-69 And 43-7-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Responsibilities Of The Mississippi Department Of Human Services To Comply With Federal Regulations For The Long-term Care Ombudsman Program Under The Older Americans Act; To Establish Within The Division Of Aging And Adult Services The Independent Office Of The State Long-term Care Facilities Ombudsman And Clarify The Position Of State Ombudsman And Legal Assistance Developer; To Provide Responsibilities For A Procedure To Have Regular Access To The Services Provided By The State Ombudsman Program And The Community Ombudsman Program; To Provide For The Designation And Qualifications Of Representatives Of The Office Of The State Ombudsman; To Provide That The State Ombudsman Program Is Excluded From The Abuse-reporting Requirements Without Resident Consent Or A Court Order; To Prohibit Retaliation Against Individuals Making A Complaint To The State Ombudsman Program And Provide Criminal Penalties; To Authorize The State Ombudsman To Promulgate Rules And Regulations To Implement The Requirements Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2192/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2192.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":912494,"bill_number":"HB555","title":"Attorney General; require approval by Outside Counsel Oversight Commission to bring certain suit.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 7-5-1 And 7-5-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Approval Of The Outside Counsel Oversight Commission In Certain Actions Brought By The Attorney General; To Amend Sections 1-1-9, 1-1-11, 1-1-103, 5-3-57, 7-1-5, 7-3-47, 7-5-5, 7-5-7, 7-5-9, 7-5-21, 7-5-35, 7-5-37, 7-5-39, 7-5-41, 7-5-43, 7-5-45, 7-5-47, 7-5-51, 7-5-54 And 7-5-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972; To Bring Forward Section 7-5-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Authority Of The Attorney General For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Sections 7-5-66, 7-7-204, 7-7-211 And 7-9-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972; To Bring Forward Section 7-11-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Certain Authority Of The Attorney General, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Section 9-3-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To Preceding Amendments; To Bring Forward Sections 11-17-19, 11-43-3, 11-45-3, 13-7-41 And 17-13-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Certain Authority Of The Attorney General, For Purpose Of Amendment; To Amend Sections 19-2-12, 23-15-813, 25-4-21 And 25-4-113, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Bring Forward Sections 25-7-7, 25-9-127 And 25-31-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Certain Authority Of The Attorney General To File Certain Actions; To Amend Sections 25-31-19 And 25-31-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Bring Forward Section 25-31-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Certain Duties Of The Attorney General, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Sections 27-3-73, 27-7-83 And 27-9-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Bring Forward Sections 27-9-55, 27-13-27 And 27-13-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides Certain Authority For The Attorney General To File Certain Actions; To Amend Sections 27-17-499, 27-19-155 And 27-33-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Amendments; To Bring Forward Section 27-35-309, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides Certain Authority To The Attorney General To File Certain Actions, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Sections 27-35-325, 27-41-83 And 27-41-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Bring Forward Section 27-41-87, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides Certain Authority To The Attorney General To File Suit; To Amend Sections 27-45-21 And 27-65-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Bring Forward Section 27-73-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides Certain Authority To The Attorney General To File Certain Actions, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Sections 27-75-13 And 27-75-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Amendments; To Bring Forward Section 27-77-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides Certain Authority To The Attorney General To File Certain Actions, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 29-1-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides Certain Authority To The Attorney General To File Certain Actions; To Amend Sections 29-1-137, 29-3-9, 27-104-29, 27-105-25, 31-7-127, 31-17-59, 31-19-25, 37-37-21, 37-41-25, 37-43-45, 37-51-17, 37-101-241, 37-101-279, 37-101-291, 37-101-292, 37-101-293, 37-151-107, 39-3-201, 39-7-37, 41-7-79, 41-9-35, 41-51-33, 41-71-21, 43-11-27 And 43-13-145, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Bring Forward Sections 37-135-31, 43-13-221, 43-25-101 And 71-5-529, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides Certain Authority To The Attorney General To Bring Certain Actions, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Sections 43-15-6, 43-15-121, 43-16-21, 43-20-21, 45-9-53, 45-12-11, 45-14-27 And 47-5-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Bring Forward Sections 47-5-901, 47-5-903, 47-5-1219, 57-64-23, 75-24-27 And 75-75-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Certain Authority Of The Attorney General To File Certain Actions, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Sections 49-4-21, 49-17-71, 49-27-51, 53-3-19, 53-9-67, 55-13-21, 57-1-29, 63-17-85, 63-21-39, 67-1-89, 69-2-15, 69-23-11, 69-35-27, 71-5-17, 73-6-29, 73-15-35, 73-25-101, 75-15-11, 75-21-1, 75-21-7, 75-21-37, 75-24-9, 75-24-15, 75-24-19, 75-24-21, 75-24-29, 75-24-59, 75-24-355, 75-60-21, 75-76-87, 75-76-145, 75-76-147, 75-91-7, 77-1-43, 77-2-11, 77-3-611, 79-11-133, 79-11-509, 79-11-519, 79-13-1105, 79-14-1012, 79-29-1017, 81-1-67, 81-19-9, 81-22-17, 83-29-45, 83-37-31, 83-49-31, 83-69-1, 85-11-19, 91-8-1014, 95-3-5, 95-3-13 And 97-21-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Bring Forward Sections 97-32-5 And 97-37-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides Certain Authority For The Attorney General To File Certain Actions, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Sections 97-33-109, 97-43-9, 97-44-5, 97-45-2, 99-27-31, 99-29-9 And 99-38-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 99-41-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides Certain Authority For The Attorney General To File Certain Actions, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB555/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0555.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":912497,"bill_number":"HB557","title":"Alternative school programs; clarify terms and require additional information to be included in annual report on.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-92, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Meaning Of Disruption In The Educational Provisions Pertaining To Alternative School Programs; To Require School Districts With Alternative School Programs To Include Additional Information On Student Achievement In The Annual Report Submitted To The State Department Of Education On Students Enrolled In Alternative School Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB557/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0557.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":912502,"bill_number":"SB2177","title":"Jackson County Utility Authority; reconstitute board of directors and revise provisions relating to the board.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-17-733, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reconstitute The Board Of Directors For The Jackson County Utility Authority; To Reduce Length Of The Appointed Term From Six Years To Four Years; To Delete The Prohibition Against Elected Officials Serving On The Board; To Provide For A Quorum Of The Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2177/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2177.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":912505,"bill_number":"SB2211","title":"Escape from lawful custody; revise penalty.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 97-9-45, 97-9-47 And 97-9-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Penalty For Escape From Lawful Confinement; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2211/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2211.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":912512,"bill_number":"HB563","title":"MAEP funds; require school districts to identify categories of funds by maintaining separate accounts for each.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-151-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The State Board Of Education Shall Require School Districts Receiving Allocations Of Maep Funds To Identify The Categories Of Funds Received By Maintaining A Separate Fund For Each Category Of Funding; To Require The State Department Of Education To Provide The Methods By Which School Districts Shall Account For Expenditure Of All Funds From Each Category Of Maep Funds And For Reporting Such Expenditures And Fund Balances To The Department; To Authorize The Board To Determine How Districts Are Held Accountable For The Expenditure Of Categorical Funds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB563/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0563.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":912515,"bill_number":"SB2167","title":"Local school district budgets; require at least 75% to be expended for instructional purposes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-17-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Beginning With The 2017-2018 School Year The State Board Of Education Shall Require Each School District To Comply With The Financial Accountability And Reporting System Requirement That Not Less Than 75% Of School District Funds Shall Be Expended For Direct Classroom Instructional Cost Purposes; To Amend Sections 37-61-9 And 37-61-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Local School District Budgets To Contain A Detailed Statement Of The Estimated Amounts To Be Expended For Instruction And Other Program Budget Categories, And To Require School District Expenditures To Be Limited By The Said 75% Requirement And To Provide Personal Liability Therefor; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2167/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2167.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":912518,"bill_number":"SB2199","title":"Teaching hospital; exempt purchases and personal services contracts of from certain purchasing laws.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-115-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt The Teaching Hospital At The University Of Mississippi Medical Center From The Provisions Of Certain Purchasing And Service Contract Practices; To Amend Section 27-104-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt The Teaching Hospital From The Provisions Of The Public Procurement Review Board; To Amend Section 31-7-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt The Teaching Hospital From Regulations Relating To The Purchasing Of Commodities; To Amend Section 31-7-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt The Teaching Hospital From The Provisions Of State Equipment Purchasing And The Master Lease-purchase Program; To Amend Section 31-7-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt The Teaching Hospital From Oversight Over Its Purchasing And Purchasing Practices; To Amend Section 31-7-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt The Teaching Hospital From The Provision Relating To The Purchasing Price Of Commodities; To Amend Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt The Teaching Hospital From Certain Bidding Requirements; To Amend Section 25-9-120, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt The Teaching Hospital From The Purview Of The Personal Service Contracts Review Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2199/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2199.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":912523,"bill_number":"SB2172","title":"Federal Firearm, Magazine and Register Ban Enforcement Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Federal Firearm, Magazine And Register Ban Enforcement Act\"; To Enact Definitions; To Provide Certain Acts Regarding Firearms By Public Employees And Officers Of Governmental Entities Are Prohibited; To Provide Penalties; To Establish That Certain Laws Are Unenforceable By State And Local Government Officials, Agents Or Employees; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2172/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2172.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":912527,"bill_number":"HB579","title":"Financial literacy curriculum; require The State Board of Education to implement for all students in Grades 9-12.","description":"An Act To Require The State Board Of Education To Implement A Financial Literacy Curriculum For Public Schools On Or Before The 2018-2019 Academic School Year; To Provide That The Course In Financial Literacy Shall Account For A One-half Carnegie Unit; To Require Successful Passage Of The Course As A Graduation Requirement; To Establish The \"financial Literacy Trust Fund\" As A Special Fund In The State Treasury; To Provide For The Funds Administration; To Amend Section 37-7-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB579/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0579.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":912537,"bill_number":"HB560","title":"School textbooks; create pilot program for purchasing new textbooks and require Legislature to provide funding for.","description":"An Act To Create The Textbook Purchasing Pilot Program For The Sole Purpose Of Purchasing New Textbooks For The Public School Districts In The State, Which Shall Be Administered By The State Department Of Education; To Provide That The Legislature Shall Appropriate A Certain Amount To The State Department Of Education For Fiscal Years 2018 Through 2021 To Be Allocated To Certain Counties Each Year; To Provide That The Funds Received By The Counties Shall Be Allocated Proportionately Among The Public School Districts In The County; To Require The School Districts To Use The Funds Only For Purchasing New Textbooks For The Students Of The Schools In The District; To Provide That The Textbooks Purchased Shall Only Be Physical, Printed, Hard Copy Textbooks, And Shall Not Be Textbooks On A Computer, Tablet, Module Or Any Other Electronic Format; To Provide That If The Legislature Does Not Appropriate The Full Amount Required By This Act Each Year For The Purposes Of The Pilot Program, Then Certain State And Local Educational Officials And Personnel Shall Not Be Authorized To Receive Any Increase In Their Annual Salary Or Other Compensation During The Years That The Pilot Program Is Operational; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB560/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0560.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":912541,"bill_number":"SB2218","title":"Salary realignment for certain MDOC correctional officers; authorize.","description":"An Act To Authorize And Direct The State Personnel Board To Amend The Variable Compensation Plan As Necessary To Award A 15% Salary Realignment To Each Mississippi Department Of Corrections Correctional Officer, Probation And Parole Officer Whose Salary Is Less Than $40,000.00 And Funded By The State General Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2218/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2218.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":912545,"bill_number":"HB567","title":"Compulsory-school-age child; revise definition of by increasing required age to 18 years.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of A Compulsory-school-age Child By Increasing The Maximum Age Required For Compulsory Attendance To Include Children Who Have Not Attained The Age Of Eighteen Years On Or Before September 1 Of The Calendar Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB567/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0567.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":912549,"bill_number":"SB2203","title":"TANF benefits; require applicants to participate in mandatory community service programs to qualify.","description":"An Act To Require Adult Applicants For Public Benefits In Mississippi To Comply With Mandatory Community Service Program Requirements In Order To Be Eligible; To Provide That Any Such Person Who Does Not Comply Shall Be Ineligible To Receive Public Assistance For A Period Of Time Based On The Services Of Noncompliance; To Provide Procedures And Exceptions For Such Mandatory Community Service Programs To Be Developed By The Mississippi Department Of Human Services; To Provide Criminal Penalties For Willful Violations Of Such Requirements; To Make It Unlawful For Any State Agency To Provide Any Public Benefit In Violation Of Such Requirements; To Amend Section 43-17-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specifically Require The Division Of Medicaid, The Department Of Human Services, The Office Of Employment Security And The Mississippi Housing Authorities To Require Applicants Of Public Assistance Programs To Comply With Mandatory Community Service As Required Under This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2203/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2203.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":912553,"bill_number":"HB573","title":"MS Fair Commission; exempt from requirement to reduce fund allocation during statewide revenue shortfall.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-104-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include The Mississippi Fair Commission In The Category Of Special Fund Agencies Exempted From The Requirement To Revise And Reduce Allocation Of Funds Based On Statewide Revenue Shortfall At Governor's Request; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB573/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0573.xml","sponsor":"Bill Pigott"},
{"bill_id":912557,"bill_number":"SB2207","title":"Salvage certificate of title; vehicles with may not receive a clear title but may receive a branded title.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 63-21-15 And 63-21-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Provisions That Authorize A Vehicle With A Salvage Certificate Of Title To Receive A Clear Title If Certain Requirements Are Met And Provide That Such Vehicles May Only Receive A Branded Title; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2207/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2207.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":912562,"bill_number":"HB554","title":"City of Jackson; require state to compensate for transfer of control of airport to JMAAA.","description":"An Act To Require The State Of Mississippi To Provide Compensation To The City Of Jackson In The Amount Of Five Hundred Million Dollars For The Adverse Financial Consequences To The City As A Result Of The Transfer Of The Management And Control Of Jackson-medgar Wiley Evers International Airport And Hawkins Field Airport From The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority To The Jackson Metropolitan Area Airport Authority; To Provide That The Legislature Shall Provide For The Payment Of The Full Amount Of The Required Compensation Not Later Than July 1, 2027, Or Ten Years After The Date That The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Is Abolished, Whichever Is Later; To Provide That The Payment May Be Paid In Installments Over The Ten-year Period; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB554/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0554.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":912566,"bill_number":"SB2200","title":"School district sporting events; authorize local school boards to regulate scheduling.","description":"An Act To Authorize And Empower Local School Boards To Issue Regulations For The Scheduling Of Events On Athletic Fields On School District Property And Publicly Supported Events Facilities Used By Public School Students And To Prohibit The Scheduling And Use Of Such Facilities By Students After 10:00 P.m.; To Amend Section 37-7-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2200/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2200.xml","sponsor":"John Polk"},
{"bill_id":912568,"bill_number":"SB2184","title":"Cargo theft; provide for crime and penalties of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-17-42, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Crime Of Cargo Theft; To Provide For Certain Definitions; To Provide Penalties; To Provide For The Crime Of Unlawful Possession Or Use Of A Fifth Wheel; To Amend Section 97-25-25, In Conformity With This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2184/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2184.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":912574,"bill_number":"HB596","title":"Mobile homes; give owner of one year to redeem the property after sold for taxes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-41-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Owner Of A Manufactured Home Or Mobile Home That Was Sold For Taxes Or Any Person Interested In The Property To Redeem The Property At Any Time Within One Year After The Day Of The Sale By Paying To The Chancery Clerk The Amount Of All Taxes For Which The Property Was Sold, With Costs Incident To The Sale, Damages On The Amount Of Taxes And Interest From The Date Of The Sale; To Provide That The Chancery Clerk Shall Provide Notice To The Owner Of The Manufactured Home Or Mobile Home, And To Any Lienholders On The Manufactured Home Or Mobile Home, Within Ninety Days And Not Less Than Forty-five Days Before The Expiration Of The Time Of Redemption With Respect To The Property Sold For Taxes, Which Notice Shall Be In The Same Form And Manner As The Notice Given To Owners And Lienholders Of Land Sold For Taxes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB596/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0596.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":912578,"bill_number":"HB566","title":"Administrative hearings; clarify authority of State Board of Education to subpoena witnesses.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-1-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Authority Of The State Board Of Education To Subpoena Witness And Compel Compliance With Subpoena In Administrative Hearings Conducted By The Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB566/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0566.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":912581,"bill_number":"SB2212","title":"Health care practitioner practicing without a license; provide enhanced criminal penalties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-23-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Health Care Practitioner Who Practices Without A License Shall Be Subject To Criminal Penalties And To Prescribe The Penalties For Practicing Certain Professions Without A License; To Amend Section 41-121-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Penalty Provisions Of The \"patient's Right To Informed Health Care Choices Act\" Are In Addition To Such Criminal Penalty Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2212/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2212.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":912589,"bill_number":"SB2230","title":"Motor vehicles; prohibit transfer without a title to a licensed used vehicle parts dealer or scrap metal processor.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-21-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Provision That Authorizes A Vehicle That Is At Least 10 Model Years Old To Be Transferred Without A Certificate Of Title To A Licensed Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealer Or Scrap Metal Processor If The Owner Signs A Statement Swearing That He Or She Has Lost The Certificate Of Title To The Vehicle Or Returned The Certificate Of Title To The Department Of Revenue; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2230/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2230.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":912591,"bill_number":"HB556","title":"Conflict resolution; require school districts to report to SDE on positive behavioral intervention practices.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-11-54, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require School Districts To Submit A Report By July 31 Of Each Calendar Year To The State Department Of Education Describing How It Incorporates Evidence-based Practices And Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports Into Its Policies And Codes Of Conduct; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB556/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0556.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":912596,"bill_number":"SB2229","title":"Branded title; may be issued to a vehicle that has been issued a certificate of destruction if certain criteria are met.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-21-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Vehicle With A Certificate Of Destruction Issued By Another State For A Water Damaged Vehicle That Has Been Declared A Total Loss To Be Issued A Branded Title If The Vehicle Has Been Restored In This State To Its Operating Condition Which Existed Prior To The Event Which Caused The Certificate Of Destruction To Be Issued; To Require Certain Other Conditions To Be Met For The Issuance Of A Branded Title To Such A Vehicle; To Provide That Vehicles With A Salvage Certificate Of Title May Not Receive A Clear Title; To Amend Section 63-21-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"certificate Of Destruction\"; To Amend Section 63-21-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2229/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2229.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":912598,"bill_number":"SB2179","title":"Taxation; limit prosecution's authority to plea bargain.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-3-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Limit The Discretion Of The Prosecutor In Any Prosecution For Tax Evasion; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2179/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2179.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":912602,"bill_number":"SB2227","title":"Make refugee resettlement contractors responsible for crimes committed by refugees they sponsor.","description":"An Act To Provide That Refugees Placed In This State By The Federal Government Must Register With The Department Of Human Services; To Provide Civil Liability For Voluntary Resettlement Organizations Arising From The Actions Of A Refugee Placed In This State To Whom The Organization Provided Sponsorship Or Resettlement Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2227/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2227.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":912606,"bill_number":"SB2222","title":"Private correctional facilities; must guarantee recidivism rate that is less than MDOC's recidivism rate.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-1211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Private Prison Contractors Must Demonstrate The Ability To Provide Incarceration Services That Result In An Offender Recidivism Rate That Is Lower Than The Mississippi Department Of Corrections' Offender Recidivism Rate; To Amend Section 47-5-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Department Of Corrections To Collect And Report Certain Information On Offender Recidivism Rates; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2222/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2222.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":912611,"bill_number":"HB559","title":"Public Schools; require brief moment of quiet reflection at start of school day.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Local School Boards To Authorize A Moment Of Quiet Reflection At The Start Of Each School Day; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB559/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0559.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":912617,"bill_number":"SB2215","title":"Home health services; authorize advanced practice nurses and physician assistants to provide to Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 73-15-5, 73-15-20 And 73-26-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Practitioners And Physician Assistants May Provide Home Health Services For Medicare Or Medicaid Beneficiaries Consistent With Federal Law; To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2215/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2215.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":912620,"bill_number":"SB2221","title":"Appropriation FY2018; MDOT for three-lane Highway 16 in Kemper County.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Department Of Transportation For The Purpose Of Converting Portions Of Highway 16 In Kemper County From Two-lane To Three-lane For Fy2018; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2221/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2221.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":912623,"bill_number":"SB2196","title":"Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact; create.","description":"An Act To Create Sections 73-15-201 And 73-15-202, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enact Into The Law The \"nurse Licensure Compact\" And Provide That The State Of Mississippi Enters The Compact With Other States That Join In The Compact; To Amend Section 73-15-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; To Amend Section 73-15-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Mississippi Board Of Nursing To Implement The Provisions Of The Nurse Licensure Compact; To Repeal Sections 73-15-22 And 73-15-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Is The Former Nurse Licensure Compact; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2196/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2196.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":912628,"bill_number":"HB585","title":"Teachers' salary; implement a five-year phase in to increase to the south eastern average.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Increase Of The Starting Base Teacher Salary To $40,000.00 Over A Five-year Period; To Provide That Beginning In The 2022-2023 School Year, Teacher Salaries Be Equal To The Southeastern Regional Average; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB585/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0585.xml","sponsor":"Debra Gibbs"},
{"bill_id":912633,"bill_number":"SB2168","title":"Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS); parents may opt out.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The State Board Of Education, The State Department Of Education Or Any Local School District From Expending Any Funds For The Implementation Of Any Statewide Longitudinal Data System (slds) To Track Students Beyond K-12 Or From Releasing Any Personally Identifiable Student Or Educational Information To An Outside Entity Without The Written Authorization Of The Student's Parent Or Legal Guardian; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2168/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2168.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":912637,"bill_number":"HB580","title":"Mississippi Virtual Public School Program; bring forward.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Section 37-161-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Creation Of The Mississippi Virtual Public School Program, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB580/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0580.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":912641,"bill_number":"HB588","title":"Post-secondary funding; provide for restored mid-level funding of community and junior colleges and increase salaries of all post-secondary teachers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-29-305, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That For Fiscal Years 2018, 2019 And 2020, The Amount Appropriated By The Legislature To The Community And Junior Colleges For Mid-level Funding Shall Not Be Less Than Forty-three Million Dollars Per Year; An Act To Increase The Annual Compensation Of Employees Of The Community And Junior Colleges And State Institutions Of Higher Learning In Fiscal Years 2018 And 2019 In An Amount Equal To Five Percent Each Year; To Direct The Appropriation Of Funds Necessary To Fully Fund The Salary Increases Each Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB588/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0588.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":912645,"bill_number":"HB583","title":"Teachers; provide incentives for working in areas with critical shortage of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A $5,000.00 Signing Bonus To First-year Licensed Teachers Who Contract For Employment In A Critical Shortage Area As Determined By The State Department Of Education; To Amend Sections 37-159-5 And 37-159-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Provisions Of The Mississippi Critical Teacher Shortage Act Of 1998, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB583/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0583.xml","sponsor":"Debra Gibbs"},
{"bill_id":912648,"bill_number":"SB2219","title":"Alternative school placement; provide clear standards and notice to parents or legal guardians.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-92, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Clear Standards Under Which A Local School District May Place A Student In An Alternative School And Require Written Notice To Parents Or Legal Guardians; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2219/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2219.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":912652,"bill_number":"HB582","title":"EEF Procurement Cards; authorize issuance to all certified classroom teachers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-61-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That All Certified Classroom Teachers Shall Receive An Education Enhancement Fund Procurement Card For The Purchase Of Classroom Supplies; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB582/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0582.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":912656,"bill_number":"SB2224","title":"Open primary elections; authorize for state, county and municipal offices.","description":"An Act To Abolish Partisan Primaries; To Provide The Time For Holding General And Preferential Elections; To Provide That When Only One Person Has Qualified As A Candidate For An Office, Such Person's Name Shall Be Placed On The General Election Ballot; To Provide That A Preferential Election Shall Be Held Three Weeks Before The General Election And The Candidate Who Receives A Majority Of The Votes Cast For Such Office Shall Have His Name And His Name Only Placed On The General Election Ballot; To Provide That When No Candidate Receives A Majority Of The Votes Cast In The Preferential Election For An Office, That The Two Candidates Who Receive The Highest Number Of Votes In The Preferential Election Shall Have Their Names Placed On The General Election Ballot As Candidates For Such Office; To Provide The Procedure To Follow In Case Of Ties; To Provide The Manner For Qualifying As A Candidate For Public Office; To Provide For The Printing Of Necessary Ballots; To Amend Sections 21-7-7, 21-8-7, 21-15-1, 23-15-21, 23-15-31, 23-15-129, 23-15-153, 23-15-173, 23-15-197, 23-15-313, 23-15-367, 23-15-375, 23-15-403, 23-15-411, 23-15-463, 23-15-465, 23-15-507, 23-15-511, 23-15-559, 23-15-561, 23-15-573, 23-15-593, 23-15-595, 23-15-601, 23-15-605, 23-15-673, 23-15-713, 23-15-755, 23-15-771, 23-15-801, 23-15-807, 23-15-811, 23-15-833, 23-15-859, 23-15-873, 23-15-881, 23-15-885, 23-15-891, 23-15-899, 23-15-911, 23-15-973, 23-15-1065, 23-15-1085 And 23-15-1087, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Repeal Section 23-15-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Preparation, Use And Revision Of Primary Election Pollbooks; To Repeal Section 23-15-171, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Dates Of Municipal Primary Elections; To Repeal Section 23-15-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Date Of State, District And County Primary Elections; To Repeal Sections 23-15-263, 23-15-265, 23-15-267, 23-15-291 Through 23-15-311, 23-15-317, 23-15-319, 23-15-331, 23-15-333 And 23-15-335, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Duties Of The State Executive Committee And County Executive Committees In Primary Elections, Provide For The Qualification Of Candidates For Party Primary Elections, And Provide For The Conduct Of Party Primary Elections; To Repeal Sections 23-15-359, 23-15-361 And 23-15-363, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Contents Of General Election Ballots; To Repeal Sections 23-15-597 And 23-15-599, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Canvass Of Returns And Announcement Of Vote By The County Executive Committees In Primary Elections And Require The State Executive Committee To Transmit To The Secretary Of State A Tabulated Statement Of The Party Vote For Certain Offices; To Repeal Section 23-15-841, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Primary Elections For Nomination Of Candidates To Fill Vacancies In County And County District Offices; To Repeal Sections 23-15-921 Through 23-15-941, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Procedures For Contests Of Primary Elections; To Repeal Section 23-15-1031, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Date Of Primary Elections For Congressmen And United States Senators; To Repeal Section 23-15-1063, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prohibits Unregistered Political Parties From Conducting Primary Elections; To Repeal Section 23-15-1083, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires That Certain Congressional Primaries Be Held On The Same Day As The Presidential Preference Primary; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2224/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2224.xml","sponsor":"J.P. Wilemon"},
{"bill_id":912659,"bill_number":"HB584","title":"Welfare Policy Institute within the IHL board; repeal.","description":"An Act To Repeal Section 37-101-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Welfare Policy Institute Within The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The Purpose Of Researching And Gathering Empirical Information Regarding Social And Welfare Programs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB584/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0584.xml","sponsor":"Steve Hopkins"},
{"bill_id":912666,"bill_number":"HB597","title":"School districts; exempt districts rated \"A\" or \"B\" for 5 years from certain statutory and regulatory requirements.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-17-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt School Districts Achieving An Accountability Rating Of Either \"a\" Or \"b\" For Five Consecutive Years From Certain Statutes Applicable To Public Schools And The Related Rules, Regulations, Policies And Procedures Of The State Board Of Education; To Enumerate Certain Statutes From Which Such School Districts Are Not Exempt; To Amend Sections 37-1-3, 37-1-12, 37-1-13, 37-3-2, 37-3-4, 37-3-49, 37-3-105, 37-9-1, 37-9-103, 37-13-21, 37-13-41, 37-17-6, 37-21-3 And 37-45-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB597/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0597.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":912670,"bill_number":"SB2186","title":"Statutory rape; must be knowing and willful.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Knowledge And Willfulness In Order To Convict For Statutory Rape; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2186/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2186.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":912673,"bill_number":"SB2170","title":"Use of public or grant funds for abortion or family planning services; strictly prohibit.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-41-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specifically Prohibit The Use Of Public Funds, Whether By Direct Appropriation By The Legislature, By Grant Funding, By Student Tuition Or Fees, Or By The Use Of Public Facilities, For An Abortion Or For Training To Perform An Abortion Or For Family Planning Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2170/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2170.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":912678,"bill_number":"SB2183","title":"Open Meetings Act; revise notice requirement for special meetings.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-41-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Notice Requirements Of Special Meetings By Public Bodies Under The Open Meetings Act; To Amend Section 25-41-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2183/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2183.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":912682,"bill_number":"SB2214","title":"Acupuncture Practice Act; extend repealer and make technical amendments.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-71-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Acupuncture Practitioner May Perform Acupuncture On A Patient Only If The Patient Was Evaluated By A Physician, As Appropriate, For The Condition Being Treated Within Six Months Before The Date That Acupuncture Is Performed; To Require The Practitioner To Obtain A Written Statement Signed By The Patient On A Form Prescribed By The State Board Of Medical Licensure Stating That The Patient Has Been Evaluated By A Physician Within The Prescribed Time; To Authorize A Practitioner To Perform Acupuncture On A Patient For Certain Conditions Without An Evaluation From A Physician; To Repeal Section 73-71-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Physician Referral To And Supervision Of Acupuncture Practitioners; To Repeal Section 73-71-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Repeal Of The Acupuncture Practice Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2214/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2214.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":912685,"bill_number":"SB2202","title":"Lobbying; prohibit legislator from engaging in for four years after leaving office.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 5-8-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A Member Of The Legislature For A Period Of Four Years From And After Expiration Of His Or Her Term Of Office From Engaging In Any Activity Or Performing Any Function That Requires Registration As A Lobbyist; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2202/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2202.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":912693,"bill_number":"HB595","title":"State and School Employees Health Insurance Plan; include county and municipal employees, including elected officials, in participation.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 25-15-3, 25-15-15 And 25-15-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Terms \"employee\" And \"retiree\" To Include County And Municipal Employees, Including Elected Officials, For The Purposes Of Eligibility To Participate In The Health Insurance Program Of The State And School Employees Health And Life Insurance Plan; To Provide That The State Shall Not Share In The Cost Of Health Insurance For Such Employees; To Authorize A County Or Municipality Employing Such Persons To Pay To The State An Amount Equal To The Cost That The County Or Municipality Would Pay For The Coverage Of Such Employees Under Other Provisions Of Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB595/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0595.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":912695,"bill_number":"HB571","title":"Municipal Crime Prevention Fund; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Municipal Crime Prevention Fund; To Amend Section 99-19-72, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Filing Fee For A Petition To Expunge An Offense; To Provide That A Certain Amount Of The Fee Shall Be Deposited Into The Municipal Crime Prevention Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB571/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0571.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":912698,"bill_number":"SB2173","title":"Homeschool students; authorize participation in extracurricular activities in public school.","description":"An Act Entitled The \"homeschool Students Equal Access Act\"; To Provide Definitions; To Authorize And Direct Local School Boards To Register A Homeschool Student Residing In The School District For Participation In Any Extracurricular Activities Available To Students In The Homeschool Student's Grade; To Provide Certain Conditions For Participation By The Homeschool Student; To Provide For Insurance Coverage For Such Extracurricular Activities; To Provide That Schools Enrolling Such Homeschool Students May Not Be Impeded From Competing Against Other Schools; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2173/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2173.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":912702,"bill_number":"SB2226","title":"Tenth Circuit Court District; create subdistrict and additional judge.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 9-7-31 And 9-7-32, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create Subdistricts Within The Tenth Circuit Court District And To Revise The Number Of Circuit Court Judges In That District; To Provide For Precinct Boundaries; To Provide For Candidacy For Election For Judgeships Before The Inception Of The Judgeship; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2226/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2226.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":912707,"bill_number":"HB568","title":"Commission on Teacher and Administrator Education, Certification, Licensure and Development; revise composition and duties of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Composition Of The Commission On Teacher And Administrator Education, Certification, Licensure And Development By Adding Three Additional At-large Members; To Authorize The Commission To Establish Reasonable Application Fees For The Issuance Of Certificates Of Licensure And Renewal; To Provide That Controversies Involving A Change In Status In The License Of An Educator Shall Be Initially Heard By A Subcommittee Of The Commission Or By An Appointed Hearing Officer Retained By The Commission; To Provide That The Full Commission Shall Hear The Appeals Of Parties Aggrieved By The Decision Of The Subcommittee Or Hearing Officer; To Provide For The Immediate Denial Of A Licensure Application And Revocation Of Licenses Of Persons Convicted Or Are On Probation Or Post-release Supervision For Sex Offenses; To Prescribe Penalties For Those Persons Resigning As A Result Of Ethical Misconduct; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB568/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0568.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":912711,"bill_number":"SB2185","title":"Death penalty; eliminate for persons with certain intellectual disabilities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Eliminate The Death Penalty For Individuals Who Are Intellectually Disabled; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2185/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2185.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":912714,"bill_number":"HB578","title":"Casinos; require to provide first aid and CPR training to all employees.","description":"An Act To Require Every Casino In The State Of Mississippi To Provide A Comprehensive Program In First Aid And Cpr Training To All Employees; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB578/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0578.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":912719,"bill_number":"SB2198","title":"Alcoholic beverages; remove provision that prohibits advertisements from originating in a dry area.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Provision That Makes It Unlawful For Any Advertisement Of Alcoholic Beverages To Originate In Any Municipality, County Or Judicial District Which Has Not Voted To Legalize The Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2198/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2198.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":912723,"bill_number":"SB2180","title":"Legislature; reduce size beginning with 2019 statewide general election.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 5-1-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Beginning With The 2019 Statewide General Election The Mississippi House Of Representatives Shall Consist Of 70 Members; To Amend Section 5-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Beginning With The 2019 Statewide General Election The Mississippi Senate Shall Consist Of 30 Members; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2180/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2180.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":912727,"bill_number":"SB2194","title":"Uniform Controlled Substance Law; revise schedules.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-113, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Schedule I To Include Ah-7921, Butyryl Fentanyl And Beta-hydroxythiofentanyl And To Revise The Chemical Description Of The Synthetic Cathinones; To Amend Sections 41-29-115 And 41-29-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude Pentazocine, A Schedule Iv Drug, From Listing On Schedules Ii And Iii; To Amend Section 41-29-119, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Schedule Iv To Include Eluxadoline; To Amend Section 41-29-121, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Schedule V To Include Brivaracetam; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2194/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2194.xml","sponsor":"David Jordan"},
{"bill_id":912730,"bill_number":"SB2208","title":"School superintendent licensure; prescribe alternative qualifications under nontraditional route and by reciprocity.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe Alternative Qualifications For Local School Superintendent Licensure Under The Nontraditional Route And By Reciprocity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2208/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2208.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":912733,"bill_number":"SB2201","title":"Wireless E911 service charges; revise the disbursement of.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 19-5-333 And 19-5-343, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Administration And Disbursement Of Postpaid And Prepaid Wireless E911 Service Charges; To Bring Forward Section 19-5-335, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2201/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2201.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":912737,"bill_number":"HB574","title":"Naming rights; authorize Commissioner of Agriculture and MS Fair Commissioner to enter into leases for on property under their control.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 69-1-48 And 69-5-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Commissioner Of Agriculture And Commerce And The Mississippi Fair Commission To Lease Naming Rights For Buildings, Improvements, Grounds Or Objects Located On Department Property For Consideration Respectively Benefitting The Department And The Commission For Terms Not To Exceed Twenty Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB574/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0574.xml","sponsor":"Bill Pigott"},
{"bill_id":912739,"bill_number":"HB572","title":"DFA; authorize to sell certain state-owned real property in Jackson and Hattiesburg.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration To Sell And Convey All Or Any Portion Of Certain State-owned Real Property In The Cities Of Jackson, Mississippi, And Hattiesburg, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB572/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0572.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":912750,"bill_number":"HB830","title":"Nonviolent parole-eligible inmates, certain; may be released on parole date to supervision without parole hearing if certain conditions met.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Only A Nonviolent Parole-eligible Inmate Convicted On Or After July 1, 2014, May Be Released On His Or Her Parole Eligibility Date From Incarceration To Parole Supervision Without A Hearing Before The Parole Board, If Certain Conditions Are Met; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB830/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0830.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":912751,"bill_number":"HB637","title":"Expunction for certain youthful nonviolent offenders; revise time period to become eligible for and provide criteria to court in determining whether to grant.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise From Five Years To Four Years The Waiting Period That A Person May Petition The Court For Expunction If The Person Committed Certain Nonviolent Offenses Before The Age Of Twenty-one; To Provide Certain Guidelines That The Court Is To Consider When Determining Whether An Order Of Expunction Should Be Granted To Such Person; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB637/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0637.xml","sponsor":"Tyrone Ellis"},
{"bill_id":912752,"bill_number":"HB621","title":"Firearms; require chief law enforcement officer to certify application unless applicant is prohibited by law.","description":"An Act To Require A Chief Law Enforcement Officer To Certify An Application To Make Or Transfer A Firearm If Such Certification Is Necessary Under Federal Law Unless The Applicant Is Prohibited From Receiving The Firearm; To Create A Procedure For Appeals Of Denials Of Certification By A Chief Law Enforcement Officer; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB621/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0621.xml","sponsor":"Joel Bomgar"},
{"bill_id":912753,"bill_number":"HB675","title":"Declaratory opinions; permit electronic submission of requests for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-43-2.103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Person Who Makes A Request Of An Agency For A Declaratory Opinion May Make The Request Electronically Or In Writing; To Require Each Agency To Include Instructions On Its Website Detailing How An Electronic Request Of An Agency For A Declaratory Opinion May Be Made And What Information Must Be Contained In Each Such Request; To Require An Agency To Establish The Proper Online Portals To Allow A Person To Submit An Electronic Request For A Declaratory Opinion; To Amend Section 41-7-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB675/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0675.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":912755,"bill_number":"SB2233","title":"Law enforcement training expenses; revise time for reimbursement of formerly employing entity.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-6-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Time During Which A Governmental Entity Must Reimburse The Formerly Employing Governmental Entity For The Costs Incurred By That Entity For The Officer's Law Enforcement Training; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2233/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2233.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":912756,"bill_number":"HB657","title":"Part-time law enforcement officer; revise compensation amount used to define.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-6-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Amount Of Compensation Used For Defining Part-time Law Enforcement Officer; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB657/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0657.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":912758,"bill_number":"HB873","title":"MS Achievement School District; require SBE to abolish school districts transferred to for failing accreditation.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-17-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require School Districts Not Absorbed Into The Achievement School District Due To Capacity, To Implement A District Improvement Plan With Prescriptive Guidance From The Department; To Require The State Board Of Education To Abolish School Districts That Have Been Approved For Transfer Of Governance To The Mississippi Achievement School District; To Amend Section 37-17-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB873/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0873.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":912761,"bill_number":"HB662","title":"Commitment proceeding; prohibit director from withholding admittance to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-21-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That When Admission Is Ordered At A Treatment Facility In A Civil Commitment Proceeding, The Director Of The Facility Shall Not Unduly Withhold Admittance To The Facility; To Provide That If The Director Of The Facility Denies Admittance To The Facility For Any Reason Whatsoever, The Director Shall Provide The Court The Reason For Denial In Writing Within Twenty-four Hours; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB662/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0662.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":912762,"bill_number":"SB2251","title":"Recovery of Medicaid payments from third parties; clarify obligations of Division of Medicaid where claim is settled.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-125, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Rights And Obligations Of The Division Of Medicaid With Respect To A Claim Against A Third Party; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2251/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2251.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":912763,"bill_number":"SB2307","title":"Professional bail agent license; exempt law enforcement officers from certain licensing requirements.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-39-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Active, Retired Or Former Law Enforcement Officers From Certain Licensing Requirements For A Professional Bail Agent License; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2307/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2307.xml","sponsor":"Billy Hudson"},
{"bill_id":912764,"bill_number":"SB2254","title":"Wards; court may waive annual accounting under certain circumstances.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-13-211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Court May Waive Annual Accounting Under Certain Circumstances; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2254/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2254.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":912766,"bill_number":"HB659","title":"Youth Court Laws; define \"reasonable efforts\" for purposes of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define \"reasonable Efforts\" For The Purposes Of The Youth Court Law; To Amend Section 43-15-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provision; To Bring Forward Sections 43-21-301, 43-21-309, 43-21-405, 43-21-603 And 43-21-613, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Sections 43-21-303 And 43-21-609, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Some Minor Nonsubstantive Changes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB659/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0659.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":912767,"bill_number":"SC546","title":"United States Constitutional Convention under Article V; apply for federal debt consideration.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Applying To The Congress Of The United States To Call An Amendment Convention Of The States Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And For Members Of Congress.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC546/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0546.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":912769,"bill_number":"HB714","title":"Deceased bodies; require report of, if found.","description":"An Act To Require Any Person Who Finds A Human Body, Or Any Part Of A Human Body To Report To The Appropriate Law Enforcement Official The Location And Time Of Discovery Of The Body Or Body Part; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB714/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0714.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":912772,"bill_number":"HB750","title":"\"Mississippi Confidential Informant Act\"; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Confidential Informant Act\"; To Provide Definitions For This Act; To Require Various Factors To Be Considered When An Informant Or Information Provided By An Informant Will Be Used For Any Purpose By A Law Enforcement Agency, District Attorney Or During Any Court Proceeding; To Create The List Of Required Reliability Factors To Be Considered When Using An Informant Or Information Provided By An Informant; To Require Certain Information To Be Provided In Written Form, With A Signature Line To Each Informant; To Require Any District Attorney Who Intends To Use An Informant Or Information Provided By An Informant To Disclose Such Intent To The Court; To Require The District Attorney To Provide The List Of Factors Used To Determine The Informant's Reliability To The Court; To Prohibit Use Of A Person Who Is 15 Years Of Age Or Younger As An Informant In Any Manner; To Provide That Any Person Over The Age Of 15 And Under The Age Of 18 Shall Not Be An Informant Unless A Court Order Authorizes The Minor's Cooperation; To Require Each Law Enforcement Agency Or State Agency With A Law Enforcement Department To Report To The Joint Committee On Performance Evaluation And Expenditure Review, Not Later Than March 1 Of Each Year, All Serious Crimes, Authorized And Unauthorized, Committed By Informants Used By The Law Enforcement Agency; To Require A Hearing Before Any Court Proceeding In Which An Informant Will Be Used; To Require A Hearing To Determine The Reliability Of The Informant Before The Court Proceeding In Which The Informant Or The Information Provided By The Informant Will Be Used; To Prohibit Use Of Any Person Who Is Receiving In-patient Or Out-patient Treatment For Substance Abuse To Be Used As An Informant To Buy Or Sale Controlled Substances Or Contraband Of Controlled Substances; To Require Statements Of Informants To Be Recorded Electronically; To Require The Attorney General To Collect And Publicly Disseminate The Following Annual Aggregate Data From All State Law Enforcement Agencies; The Attorney General Shall Collect And Post On Its Website, Certain Information Regarding Use Of Informants; To Provide The List Of The Required Information; To Require Law Enforcement Officials, Including District Attorneys, To Have An Affirmative Duty To Report When There Is Reason To Believe That An Innocent Person Has Been Convicted Of A Crime; To Amend Section 99-39-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB750/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0750.xml","sponsor":"Joel Bomgar"},
{"bill_id":912773,"bill_number":"HB786","title":"Jury consultants; prohibit contact with certain jurors.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Jury Consultants From Contacting Potential Jurors And To Provide Penalties For Violations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB786/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0786.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":912775,"bill_number":"SB2249","title":"Expedited small claims; provide judicial proceeding.","description":"An Act To Create An Expedited Track For Certain Small Claims In County Court; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2249/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2249.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":912777,"bill_number":"HB642","title":"Shoplifting; revise penalties for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-23-93, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Penalty For Shoplifting; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB642/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0642.xml","sponsor":"Patricia Willis"},
{"bill_id":912778,"bill_number":"SB2276","title":"Forgery; revise penalty for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-21-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Penalties For Certain Forgeries; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2276/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2276.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":912780,"bill_number":"HB840","title":"Early voting; authorize to occur 20 days before election day.","description":"An Act To Create The Pre-election Day Voting Act; To Provide Definitions; To Provide That The Pre-election Day Voting Period Shall Begin Twenty Days Before The Election And Continue Until Noon On The Saturday Immediately Preceding The Election; To Provide That Pre-election Day Voting Shall Be For Each Primary, General, Runoff, Special And Municipal Election For Public Office; To Provide The Hours For Pre-election Day Voting In The Registrar's Office During Regular Business Hours; To Provide Extended Hours To Vote During The Last Full Week Preceding An Election; To Provide That Notice Of Pre-election Day Voting Shall Be Provided In Three Public Places Eight Days Before The Voting Begins; To Provide The Procedures To Follow When Casting A Ballot During The Pre-election Day Voting Period; To Provide The Manner For Challenging The Qualifications Of A Voter During The Pre-election Day Voting Period; To Amend Sections 23-15-625, 23-15-627, 23-15-629, 23-15-631, 23-15-635, 23-15-637, 23-15-639, 23-15-641, 23-15-643, 23-15-647, 23-15-649, 23-15-657, 23-15-713, 23-15-715, 23-15-717, 23-15-719, 23-15-721 And 23-15-735, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Voters Who Are Eligible To Vote By Absentee Ballot; To Prohibit A Voter From Casting An Absentee Ballot In Person At The Office Of The County Registrar; To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Sections 23-15-31, 23-15-37, 23-15-43, 23-15-47, 23-15-65, 23-15-127, 23-15-153, 23-15-171, 23-15-173, 23-15-191, 23-15-195, 23-15-197, 23-15-231, 23-15-233, 23-15-239, 23-15-241, 23-15-245, 23-15-247, 23-15-251, 23-15-255, 23-15-263, 23-15-265, 23-15-267, 23-15-303, 23-15-309, 23-15-331, 23-15-333, 23-15-335, 23-15-353, 23-15-357, 23-15-359, 23-15-363, 23-15-367, 7-3-39, 23-15-407, 23-15-411, 23-15-415, 23-15-417, 23-15-425, 23-15-429, 23-15-437, 23-15-469, 23-15-473, 23-15-511, 23-15-515, 23-15-531.4, 23-15-531.6, 23-15-531.7, 23-15-545, 23-15-573, 23-15-613, 23-15-781, 23-15-785, 23-15-807, 23-15-833, 23-15-843, 23-15-851, 23-15-853, 23-15-855, 23-15-857, 23-15-859, 23-15-895, 23-15-913, 23-15-963, 23-15-977, 23-15-1031, 23-15-1081, 23-15-1083, 23-15-1085, 23-15-1091, 21-3-3, 21-9-17, 37-5-9, 37-5-7, 21-8-7 And 9-4-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB840/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0840.xml","sponsor":"Edward Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":912782,"bill_number":"HB695","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; revise certain provisions regarding \"One Coast\" tag.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-56.436, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Issuance Of The \"one Coast\" Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tag, To Provide That The Mississippi Gulf Coast Regional Convention And Visitors Bureau Will Be The Entity To Work With The Department Of Revenue On The Design Of The Distinctive License Tag; To Provide That The \"one Coast\" Logo Shall Be Featured Prominently On The Distinctive License Tag; To Revise The Distribution Of Fees Collected From The Issuance Of The Distinctive License Tag; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB695/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0695.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":912784,"bill_number":"HB856","title":"Firearms prohibition; authorize civil liability against any owner who posts written notice.","description":"An Act To Provide That Any Person Or Entity That Exercises Control Over Property And Posts A Written Notice That Prohibits Possession Of A Gun, Stun Gun, Pistol, Revolver Or Other Firearm On The Property Shall Be Civilly Liable To A Person Who Is Authorized By Law To Possess A Gun, Stun Gun, Pistol, Revolver Or Other Firearm For Any Acts Occurring On The Property That Cause Injury, Death, Property Damage Or Other Compensable Loss Under Certain Conditions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB856/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0856.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":912785,"bill_number":"HB876","title":"The MS Traveling Teachers Certification Program; establish.","description":"An Act To Establish \"the Mississippi Traveling Teacher Certification Program\"; To Require The State Department Of Education To Develop And Implement The Program For The Purpose Of Providing Underserved School Districts With Retired Certified Teaching Professionals To Serve As Mentor Teachers To Noncertified Instructional Personnel Employed By The School District; To Define The Term \"underserved School District\"; To Require The School District To Submit A Request For Certified Teaching Assistance To The Department Specifying Its Need; To Prescribe The Minimum Requirements For Districts To Receive Approval Of Certified Teacher Units For Accreditation And Funding Purposes; To Authorize The Department To Contract With A Consulting Firm To Recruit, Negotiate And Enter Into Contracts Of Employment With Retired Educators For Purposes Of The Program; To Amend Section 37-17-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commission On School Accreditation, Acting Through The State Board Of Education, To Authorize The Approval Of Certified Teacher Units, For Purposes Of Accreditation And Funding, To School Districts With A Reduced Number Of Certified Teaching Professionals In A School, Provided That A Certified Teaching Professional Is Placed In The Classroom With A Noncertified Teacher By The Department Or By The District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB876/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0876.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":912786,"bill_number":"SB2266","title":"Unused leave accumulated by teacher who transfers to another school district; may be credited for retirement purposes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-7-307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That In The Event A Public School Teacher Transfers From One Public School District In Mississippi To Another, Any Unused Portion Of The Total Sick Or Personal Leave Allowance Credited To Such Teacher Shall Be Credited In The Computation Of Unused Leave For Retirement Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2266/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2266.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":912788,"bill_number":"HB849","title":"Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets and Digital Accounts Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access To Digital Assets Act (2015); To Create Definitions For Terms Used In This Act; To Provide For Applicability; To Authorize User Direction For Disclosure Of Digital Assets; To Provide That The Act Does Not Affect Terms-of-service Agreements; To Provide A Procedure For Disclosing Digital Assets; To Provide For Disclosure Of Content Of Electronic Communications Of A Deceased User; To Provide For Disclosure Of Other Digital Assets Of A Deceased User; To Provide For Disclosure Of Content Of Electronic Communications Of The Principal; To Provide For Disclosure Of Other Digital Assets Of The Principal; To Provide For Disclosure Of The Contents Of Electronic Communications Held In Trust When The Trustee Is Not The Original User; To Provide For Disclosure Of Other Digital Assets Held In Trust When The Trustee Is Not The Original User; To Provide For The Disclosure Of Digital Assets To The Conservator Of A Ward; To Impose Legal Duties On And Grant Authority To A Fiduciary Under The Act; To Provide For Custodian Immunity; To Amend Sections 87-3-7, 81-5-34, 91-8-303 And 87-3-109, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB849/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0849.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":912790,"bill_number":"HB655","title":"State employees; employers shall pay for 2 years accumulated comp time of upon termination or death of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-3-92, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Upon The Termination Of Employment Or Death Of Any State Employee, The Employer Shall Pay The Employee Or His Or Her Estate, As Appropriate, For All Compensatory Leave Accumulated By The Employee Not Exceeding Two Years Of Compensatory Leave; To Amend Section 25-1-98, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB655/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0655.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":912791,"bill_number":"HB779","title":"Circuit Judges; add to the Seventh Circuit Court District.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-7-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Number Of Circuit Judges In The Seventh Circuit Court District Of Hinds County; To Amend Section 9-7-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB779/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0779.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":912794,"bill_number":"HB858","title":"Bonds; remove requirement that a certain amount in the ACE Fund be used for grants to certain manufacturers of kitchen appliances.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 22, Chapter 472, Laws Of 2015, To Remove A Provision That Requires A Certain Amount Of The Bonds Issued For The Ace Fund To Be Allocated By The Mississippi Development Authority To Provide Grants To Certain Manufacturers Of High-end Kitchen Appliances; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB858/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0858.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":912795,"bill_number":"HB727","title":"Expunction; grant automatically for first time offenders.","description":"An Act To Provide For The Automatic Expunction Of Crimes Of First-time Offenders Upon Completion Of All The Terms And Conditions Of The Sentence; To Amend Sections 41-29-150, 99-15-57 And 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB727/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0727.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":912796,"bill_number":"HB620","title":"Firearms; prohibit public employers from prohibiting employees from carrying if employee has permit and training endorsement.","description":"An Act To Prohibit A Public Employer From Prohibiting Its Employees With A Firearm Permit And Training Endorsement From Carrying A Concealed Pistol Or Revolver On The Employer's Property; To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 97-37-1, 97-37-7 And 45-9-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB620/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0620.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":912798,"bill_number":"HB698","title":"Bonds; purposes for which proceeds of bonds authorized for City of Terry and City of Saltillo may be used.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31, Chapter 511, Laws Of 2016, To Revise The Purposes For Which The Proceeds Of Bonds Authorized To Be Issued For The City Of Terry, Mississippi, May Be Used; To Amend Section 28, Chapter 511, Laws Of 2016, To Revise The Purposes For Which The Proceeds Of Bonds Authorized To Be Issued For The City Of Saltillo, Mississippi, May Be Used; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB698/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0698.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":912799,"bill_number":"HB608","title":"Tidelands Transparency and Accountability Act; require SOS to file report that includes certain information on funds for the Public Trust Tidelands.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 29-15-24, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish The Tidelands Transparency And Accountability Act; To Require The Secretary Of State To Post, On The First Business Day Of Each Month, A Transparency Report Regarding The Public Trust Tidelands Fund And The Public Trust Tidelands Assessments Fund; To Provide What Shall Be Included In The Monthly Report; To Provide How The Monthly Report Shall Be Made Available To The Public; To Require An Annual Audit Of Each Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB608/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0608.xml","sponsor":"Randall Patterson"},
{"bill_id":912800,"bill_number":"HB663","title":"Adverse possession cases; require losing party to pay court costs and attorney's fees.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 15-1-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Party That Does Not Prevail In An Adverse Possession Action To Pay Court Costs And Attorney's Fees; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB663/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0663.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":912803,"bill_number":"HB726","title":"False report of child abuse; provide criminal penalties and civil liability.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-35-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The False Report Of Child Abuse Or Neglect To The Department Of Human Services Shall Be Punishable As A Misdemeanor; To Provide That A Person Who Knowingly And Willfully Makes A False Report Of Child Abuse Or Neglect May Be Civilly Liable For Damages Suffered Including Reasonable Attorney Fees And Costs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB726/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0726.xml","sponsor":"Brad Touchstone"},
{"bill_id":912805,"bill_number":"HB686","title":"Income and sales tax; taxpayer may request revision of tax return or assessment within three years after due date or assessment date.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Taxpayer To Request A Revision Of An Income Tax Return At Any Time Within Three Years From The Due Date, Or If An Extension Of Time To File Was Granted, Three Years From The Date The Return Was Filed Or The Final Day Of The Extension Period; To Amend Section 27-65-42, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Taxpayer To Request A Revision Of The Sales Tax Assessed Against Him Or Her Within 36 Months From The Date Of The Assessment Or From The Date The Return Was Filed; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB686/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0686.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":912806,"bill_number":"HB589","title":"Assistant Teacher Elevated Salary Waiver Program; enact to compensate eligible assistant teacher at level of licensed teachers.","description":"An Act To Establish Assistant Teacher Elevated Salary Waiver Program For The Purpose Of Allowing Eligible Assistant Teachers Enrolled In A Recognized Postsecondary Teacher Education Program To Be Compensated At The Salary Level Commensurate With First-year Licensed Teachers; To Prescribe The Criteria To Be Used In Determining Eligibility For Participation In The Program; To Require School District To Evidence Need Based On Teacher Shortage When Submitting Waivers For Elevated Salaries For Assistant Teachers; To Provide For The Method Of Repayment For Assistant Teachers Who Fail To Uphold His Or Her End Of The Agreement Of The Elevated Salary Status To Teach In The School District Granting The Waiver For A Period Of Three Years; To Bring Forward Sections 37-19-7, 37-21-7 And 37-106-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB589/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0589.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":912807,"bill_number":"SB2298","title":"Insurance companies; revise laws regulating holding companies & credit for reinsurance, require risk & solvency assessments.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-6-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Terms \"group-wide Supervisor\" And \"internationally Active Insurance Group\" As Used In The Insurance Holding Company Act; To Amend Section 83-6-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No Domestic Insurer Shall Pay An Extraordinary Dividend Until The Commissioner Of Insurance Has Received Notice Of The Declaration And Has Not Disapproved The Payment; To Amend Section 83-6-24, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Filing Of A Preacquisition Notification With The Commissioner Of Insurance; To Create A New Code Section To Regulate Acquisitions Involving Insurers Not Otherwise Covered; To Amend Section 83-6-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Authority Of The Commissioner To Conduct A Financial Examination Of Registered Insurers Or Affiliates; To Create A New Section To Authorize The Commissioner Of Insurance To Participate In A Supervisory College With Other Insurance Regulators In Order To Assess The Business Strategy, Financial Position, Legal And Regulatory Position, Risk Exposure, Risk Management And Governance Processes, And As Part Of The Examination Of Individual Insurers; To Create A New Section To Authorize The Commissioner Of Insurance To Act As The Group-wide Supervisor For Any Internationally Active Insurance Group; To Amend Sections 83-19-151, 83-19-153 And 83-19-157, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Under The Credit For Insurance Act To Require More Comprehensive Regulation Of Reinsurance Agreements; To Create The \"own Risk And Solvency Assessment Act\"; To Provide For The Purpose And Scope Of The Act; To Define Certain Terms Used In The Act; To Require Insurers To Conduct An Own Risk And Solvency Assessment And File With The Commissioner An Orsa Summary Report; To Provide Exemptions; To Require Certain Contents Of The Orsa Summary Report; To Require The Confidentiality Of Certain Documents, Materials Or Other Information In The Possession Of Or Control Of The Department Of Insurance That Are Obtained Under The Act; To Provide Sanctions For Failing To Timely File An Orsa Summary Report; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2298/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2298.xml","sponsor":"Videt Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":912809,"bill_number":"HB612","title":"Suffrage; restore to Trenton Ford Little.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Trenton Ford Little Of Alcorn County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Law W/out Governor's Signature","last_action_date":"2017-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB612/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0612.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":912811,"bill_number":"HB658","title":"County boards of supervisors; revise terms of members to be staggered.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-3-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Members Of The County Boards Of Supervisors Shall Serve For Staggered Four Year Terms Beginning In 2022; To Amend Section 23-15-193, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB658/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0658.xml","sponsor":"Carl Mickens"},
{"bill_id":912813,"bill_number":"HB735","title":"Misdemeanor arrests; require release within 24 hours if not seen by a judge within 24 hours.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-3-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Person Arrested For A Misdemeanor Offense To Be Taken Before A Judge Within 24 Hours Of The Arrest; To Provide That The Person Shall Be Released If The Person Is Not Taken Before A Judge Within 24 Hours; To Amend Section 99-3-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Notice Of Appearance To Be Mailed Within 5 Days After Release From Jail; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB735/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0735.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":912816,"bill_number":"HB871","title":"School district employees; remove authority of local school board to delegate employment recommendations.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-9-15 And 37-9-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Authority Of Local School Boards To Delegate The Authority To Recommend School District Employees For Employment Contracts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB871/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0871.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":912818,"bill_number":"HB613","title":"Crimes of violence; revise definition of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of Crime Of Violence By Excluding A Certain Type Of Burglary Of A Dwelling; To Bring Forward Section 9-23-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Defines Eligibility For Drug Courts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB613/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0613.xml","sponsor":"Joel Bomgar"},
{"bill_id":912819,"bill_number":"HB797","title":"Child support; revise factors for award of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-19-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Factors Considered For An Award Of Child Support; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB797/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0797.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":912820,"bill_number":"SB2290","title":"Bonds; remove requirement that a certain amount in the ACE Fund be used for grants to certain manufacturers of kitchen appliances.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 22, Chapter 472, Laws Of 2015, To Remove A Provision That Requires A Certain Amount Of The Bonds Issued For The Ace Fund To Be Allocated By The Mississippi Development Authority To Provide Grants To Certain Manufacturers Of High-end Kitchen Appliances; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2290/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2290.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":912822,"bill_number":"SB2280","title":"Execution; revise methods of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Methods By Which The Death Penalty May Be Carried Out; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2280/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2280.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":912823,"bill_number":"HB618","title":"Expungement; revise list of crimes that qualify for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Expungement Process For Misdemeanors And Felonies; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB618/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0618.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":912825,"bill_number":"HB765","title":"Assistant teachers; increase salaries of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-21-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Annual Salaries For Assistant Teachers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB765/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0765.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":912828,"bill_number":"HB681","title":"Community Heritage Preservation Grant Fund; eliminate or limit matching funds required to get grants from.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 39-5-145, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Eliminate Or Limit The Amount Of Matching Funds That May Be Required For Applicants For Grants From The Mississippi Community Heritage Preservation Grant Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB681/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0681.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":912829,"bill_number":"HB665","title":"Court of Appeals; provide judges removed to State Capitol during term of office retain district residence and domicile.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-4-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Removal Of A Judge Of The Court Of Appeals To The State Capitol During His Term Of Office Shall Not Render The Judge Ineligible As His Own Successor For The District From Which Removed, And Upon Removal To The State Capitol During His Term Of Office, The Judge Shall Retain His County Of Residence And Domicile From Which Elected While Holding Such State Office; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB665/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0665.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":912831,"bill_number":"HB745","title":"Expungement; require Administrative Office of Courts to create a standard form for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Procedure For Expungement; To Require The Administrative Office Of Courts To Create A Standard Expungement Petition Form For The Purpose Of Allowing Any Person To File His Or Her Petition For Expungement Without An Attorney, And To Provide The Notice To The District Attorney; To Amend Sections 99-15-59, 99-15-123, 99-15-57 And 21-23-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Section 99-19-72, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Filing Fees For Expungement Petitions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB745/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0745.xml","sponsor":"Joel Bomgar"},
{"bill_id":912833,"bill_number":"SB2263","title":"Municipalities; change minimum population required to advertise budget hearings by posting notices rather than by publication.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-39-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Municipality Must Have A Population Of Less Than 2,000 According To The Latest Federal Decennial Census Rather Than A Population Of 1,500 To Advertise The Annual Budget Hearing By Posting A Notice In Three Public Places; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2263/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2263.xml","sponsor":"J.P. Wilemon"},
{"bill_id":912834,"bill_number":"HB761","title":"Rankin County; authorize contribution to nonprofit organizations that provide recreational/sports activities for county youth.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Rankin County, Mississippi, To Provide Services, Commodities And Equipment And To Contribute Funds To Nonprofit Organizations That Provide Recreational And/or Sports Opportunities To The Youth Of The County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB761/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0761.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":912835,"bill_number":"HB670","title":"Fees associated with successful prosecutions of paternity cases; revise.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-9-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That All Costs And Fees May Be Ordered Paid To The Department Of Human Services In All Cases Successfully Prosecuted; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB670/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0670.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":912839,"bill_number":"HB850","title":"Child support; duty to pay suspended upon incarceration and revise period for certain licensee to have license revoked for failure to pay.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-11-65 Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Duty To Pay Child Support Is Suspended During The Period Of Incarceration Of A Noncustodial Parent Who Is Convicted Of A Felony Offense; To Provide That No Arrearage Shall Be Assessed During The Period Of Incarceration; To Provide That The Duty Of Support Shall Resume After A Certain Period That The Parent Is Released From Incarceration; To Amend Section 93-5-23, In Conformity To The Succeeding Section; To Amend Section 93-11-157, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Individual Who Has Been Incarcerated Shall Not Have His Or Her License Suspended For Failure To Pay Child Support, During The Period Of His Or Her Incarceration, Until Six Months After Such Person Has Been Released From Incarceration; To Bring Forward Section 93-11-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertains To Judgment For Overdue Child Support, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB850/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0850.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":912840,"bill_number":"HB737","title":"Manslaughter; require each case to be tried on individual merits.","description":"An Act To Provide That Charges Of Manslaughter Shall Be Tried On The Merits Of Each Individual Case Without Regard To Certain Defenses; To Amend Sections 97-3-15, 97-3-27, 97-3-29, 97-3-31, 97-3-33, 97-3-35, 97-3-39, 97-3-41, 97-3-45 And 97-3-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB737/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0737.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":912841,"bill_number":"HB587","title":"MS Independent Districts of Innovation (MIDI) grant program; establish to fund districts with innovative status.","description":"An Act To Establish The Mississippi Independent Districts Of Innovation (midi) Grant Program In The State Department Of Education For Purposes Of Awarding Subgrants From Funds Received Through School Improvement Grants (sig) And Any Specific Appropriation By The Legislature To Local School Districts In Need, As Determined By An Accountability Rating Of \"d\" Or \"f\"; To Specify The Four Types Of Intervention Models A School District May Choose To Pattern Itself In Order To Qualify For A Midi Grant When Submitting Its Application; To Provide That The Minimum State Contribution To The Midi Grant Program Shall Be $15,000,000.00 Per Year Over A Three-year Grant Period; To Require The State Department Of Education To Develop And Annually Disseminate A Request For Proposals For Charter School Applications And To Prescribe The Required Components Of Charter Applications; To Amend Sections 37-167-1 And 37-179-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; To Bring Forward Section 37-179-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB587/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0587.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":912843,"bill_number":"HB592","title":"Child support delinquency guidelines; establish with limitation on imprisonment for contempt.","description":"An Act To Create Child Support Delinquency Guidelines For Any Person Who Is Current With Child Support Payments, But Is Otherwise Delinquent Or In Arrearage For Previous Child Support; To Create Guidelines To Be Used To Determine The Requirements For Release Of Any Person Who Is Arrested And Imprisoned For Failure To Pay Child Support And Child Support Arrears; To Amend Sections 93-11-103 And 93-11-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Amend Sections 93-5-23, 93-9-33, 9-1-17 And 9-5-87, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Person Who Is Imprisoned For Failure To Pay Child Support Shall Not Be Held Longer Than 48 Hours Without Being Brought Before The Court; To Bring Forward Section 93-11-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Jurisdiction Of The Chancery Court; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB592/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0592.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":912845,"bill_number":"SB2257","title":"Runoff general election; to be held when candidates for an office receive an equal number of votes.","description":"An Act To Remove The Requirement That Tied Elections Be Decided By Lot; To Authorize A Runoff Election When Candidates For An Office Who Receive The Highest Number Of Votes Also Receive An Equal Number Of Votes; To Provide That Only Those Eligible Electors Who Did Not Cast A Vote In The General Election Shall Be Eligible To Vote In The Runoff Election; To Amend Sections 23-15-601, 23-15-605 And 23-15-607, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2257/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2257.xml","sponsor":"Bill Stone"},
{"bill_id":912846,"bill_number":"HB835","title":"Parole Board; revise notification time frame given to victim when the offender is to be released by the board.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Requirement That At Least 15 Day Notice Be Given By The Director Of Records Of The Department Of Corrections To Certain Local Law Enforcement When An Offender Is To Be Released On Parole; To Reduce From 15 Days To 48 Hours The Time Period That A Victim Of An Offender, Or The Victim's Family, Must Be Notified By The Parole Board When The Offender Is To Be Released By The Board; To Amend Section 47-5-177, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB835/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0835.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":912849,"bill_number":"HB719","title":"MS Bureau of Investigation; authorize to investigate law enforcement personnel placed on administrative leave.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Mississippi Bureau Of Investigation To Investigate All Law Enforcement Personnel Placed On Administrative Leave And To Issue Subpoenas For Such Investigations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB719/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0719.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":912850,"bill_number":"HB623","title":"Expunction; delete requirement that judge make specific findings for denying.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That Specific Findings Be Made Regarding Denial Of An Expunction; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB623/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0623.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":912851,"bill_number":"SB2253","title":"Prior authorization for emergency room services or hospital admission; prohibit Division of Medicaid from requiring.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Division Of Medicaid From Requiring Prior Authorization Before Emergency Room Services Or Hospital Inpatient Services May Be Provided When A Licensed Physician Has Determined The Need; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2253/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2253.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":912853,"bill_number":"SB2274","title":"Mississippi Development Authority; authorize to dispose of projects and pay certain costs related to such disposal.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-1-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Mississippi Development Authority To Sell, Lease, Foreclose Or Otherwise Dispose Of A Project Or Any Property Related To A Project And To Pay Certain Costs Related To Such Disposal; To Amend Section 29-1-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2274/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2274.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":912855,"bill_number":"HB690","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; delete requirement of additional fee for renewal of tag issued to veterans.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-56.12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Additional Fee For The Issuance Of A Distinctive License To Veterans Of The United States Armed Forces Is Required Only At The Time The Original Application Is Made For A Distinctive Tag; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB690/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0690.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":912856,"bill_number":"HB746","title":"Stun gun; remove the term from the firearms category.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Firearms Licensing Procedure By Removing The Term \"stun Gun\" From The Concealed Carry Firearms Category; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB746/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0746.xml","sponsor":"Dana Criswell"},
{"bill_id":912858,"bill_number":"HB821","title":"Minimum wage; authorize a statewide ballot initiative to determine state increase.","description":"An Act To Provide For A Statewide Special Election For The Purpose Of Determining Whether Mississippi Will Have A State Minimum Wage; To Provide That The Special Election To Vote On This Issue Shall Be Held On The First Tuesday After The First Monday In November 2018, And Conducted In The Same Manner As Regular General Elections Are Held; To Require The Secretary Of State To Provide Such Ballots To The Election Commissioners Of Each County; To Require That Any Political Committee Making Certain Contributions Or Expenditures In Support Or Opposition Must File Certain Reports Disclosing Those Contributions And Expenditures; To Amend Sections 23-15-351, 23-15-355 And 23-15-805, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB821/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0821.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":912860,"bill_number":"HB691","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; reauthorize issuance to supporters of the Pass Christian School District.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-56.369, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reauthorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of Pass Christian School District; To Revise The Distribution Of Fees Collected From The Issuance Of Such Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB691/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0691.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":912861,"bill_number":"SC545","title":"Constitution; place term limits on legislators.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890 To Limit The Number Of Terms A Person May Serve In The Mississippi House Of Representatives And The Mississippi Senate; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC545/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0545.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":912863,"bill_number":"HB839","title":"State Parole Board; authorize to place certain offenders on medical parole.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State Parole Board To Place Nonviolent Offenders Who Are Bedridden On Medical Parole; To Authorize The Board To Conditionally Parole Offenders Who Are More Than Seventy Years Old Or Who Are Terminally Ill; To Amend Section 47-7-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Repeal Sections 47-7-53 And 47-7-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Delegate Powers From The Parole Board And Creates The Parole Commission; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB839/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0839.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":912864,"bill_number":"HB753","title":"Nancy's Law; create to provide remedies for investigation of vulnerable person abuse.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-47-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create \"nancy's Law,\" Which Authorizes The Department Of Human Services To Relocate Or Provide New Caretakers For Vulnerable Persons During Any Evaluation Or Investigation Regarding Abuse Of A Vulnerable Person; To Bring Forward Sections 43-47-11, 43-47-13 And 43-47-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Protective Services Plans Of Vulnerable Adults Who Have Been Abused Or Exploited; To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Child Protective Services To Request That A Criminal Justice Agency Perform A Federal Name-based Criminal History Records Check Of Each Adult Residing In The Home During An Emergency Placement Situation When A Child Must Be Placed In Home Care Due To The Absence Of Parents Or Custodians; To Provide That Name-based Check Results May Be Provided To The Mississippi Criminal Information Center (mcic) Of The Department Of Public Safety, Which Shall Then Provide A Complete Set Of Each Adult Resident's Fingerprints To The Mcic Central Repository For The Immediate Submission To The Fbi Within Fourteen Calendar Days From The Date The Name Search Was Conducted; To Provide That The Central Repository Shall Either Positively Identify The Fingerprint Subject Or Forward The Fingerprints To The Fbi Within Fourteen Calendar Days From The Date The Name Search Was Conducted; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB753/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0753.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":912866,"bill_number":"SB2244","title":"Sanitation vehicles; conform penalty for improper passing of, and duty of care for drivers of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-809, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Penalty For Improper Passing Of A Stationary Sanitation Vehicle To The Penalty For Similar Offenses Involving Stationary Vehicles Such As Utility Service Trucks; To Provide That The Duty Of Care Imposed On Drivers Of Sanitation Vehicles Is Not Lessened Under The Statute; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2244/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2244.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":912868,"bill_number":"HB793","title":"Homeowners' associations; regulate the formation and legal administration of.","description":"An Act To Provide For Formation And Legal Administration Of Homeowners' Associations; To Enact Definitions; To Provide Guidelines For Membership And Organization Of Associations; To Provide Guidelines For Developers Retaining An Interest; To Specify The Association Formation And Powers; To Provide For A Board Of Directors; To Invalidate Unconstitutional Restrictions In Governing Documents; To Provide For Bylaws; To Create Developer Liability For Misappropriation Of Association Funds; To Create A Lien For Unpaid Assessments; To Bring Forward Section 19-5-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertains To Master Planned Communities For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB793/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0793.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":912871,"bill_number":"HB772","title":"Municipalities that implement sanctuary policies; provide certain penalty for.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Municipalities From Implementing Or Adopting A Sanctuary Policy For Illegal Immigrants; To Provide Certain Definitions; To Provide That If A Sanctuary Policy Is Implemented Or Adopted By A Municipality, Then The Department Of Revenue Shall Withhold Ten Percent Of The Sales Tax Revenue That Would Otherwise Be Payable To The Municipality Until Such Time The Department Receives Certain Notice That The Municipality No Longer Implements Such Policy; To Require That Each Municipality Provide Law Enforcement Officers With Written Notice To Enforce State And Federal Laws Governing Immigration; To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB772/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0772.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":912872,"bill_number":"HB643","title":"Crime lab fees; clarify who is required to pay.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-1-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The List Of Persons Required To Pay Laboratory Analysis Fees; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB643/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0643.xml","sponsor":"Patricia Willis"},
{"bill_id":912877,"bill_number":"HB787","title":"Contracts; require to be written in large print.","description":"An Act To Require Contracts To Be Written In Large Print; To Amend Sections 63-19-31 And 81-21-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB787/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0787.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":912879,"bill_number":"HB600","title":"\"The Mississippi First Higher Education Act\"; enact to remove affirmative action, multiculturalism and sanctuary of illegal alien students.","description":"An Act To Create \"the Mississippi First Higher Education Act\"; To Provide That No State Supported Institution Of Higher Learning Or Public Community College Shall Discriminate Against, Or Grant Preferential Treatment To, Any Individual Or Group On The Basis Of Race, Sex, Color, Ethnicity, Or National Origin In The Operation Of Recruiting, Hiring, Promotions Or Admission In Its Public Employment, Public Education Or Public Contracting Procedures; To Prohibit The Use Of Public Funding To Individuals Not Lawfully Present In The United States In The Form Of Grants, Scholarship Or Financial Aid And To Deny Them Admission To Any Postsecondary Educational Institution In The State; To Provide That Noncitizen Students Shall Not Be Classified As In-state Residents For Tuition Purposes; To Provide An Exception For Those Noncitizen Students Legally In This State With Evidence To Warrant Consideration Of In-state Classification; To Require The Boards To Develop And Implement A Process By Which Lawful Presence In The United States Is Verified; To Require The Boards To Establish The General Minimum Requirements For Initial Eligibility Of Students For Admission To The Public Postsecondary Educational Institutions In The State; To Require Each Public Postsecondary Educational Institution To Establish And Maintain A Policy Permitting The Admission Of Not More Than 10% Of The Total Number Of Newly Enrolled Students, Regardless Of Classification By Year On Exceptions; To Provide That Each Public Postsecondary Educational Institution Shall Require Students Admitted Under An Exception To Adopt An Individual Plan For Success Before Enrollment; To Permit The Boards To Adopt More Rigorous Rules And Regulations Establishing Standards For The Admission; To Exclude The Applicability Of The Provisions Of This Act To A Public Postsecondary Educational Institution's Discretion To Award Athletic In-state Scholarships To Any Prospective Student Regardless Of Residence Or Citizenship; To Require Students Admitted To Public Postsecondary Educational Institutions To Attest To The Accuracy, Completeness And Correctness Of Information Provided On The Application For Admission To Demonstrate The Student's Residency Status; To Provide Penalties For The Falsification Of Information; To Provide That Public Postsecondary Educational Institutions Shall Lose Public Funding For Violating The Provisions Of This Act By Providing State Assistance To Noncitizen Students; To Bring Forward Section 37-103-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 25-9-149, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No Person Shall Be Appointed Or Promoted To, Or Demoted Or Dismissed From, Any Position In State Service, Or In Any Way Favored Or Discriminated Against With Respect To Employment In State Service Because Of The Person's Political Opinions, Religion, Religious Beliefs Or Affiliations, Age, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin Or Race; To Prohibit An Employee In State Service From Holding Any Remunerative Elective Public Office That Creates An Actual, Direct And Substantial Conflict Of Interest With The Employee's Employment; To Prescribe The Procedure To Be Undertaken To Resolve Conflicts Of Interest; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB600/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0600.xml","sponsor":"Robert Foster"},
{"bill_id":912880,"bill_number":"HB668","title":"Mississippi Civil Rights Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Civil Rights Act\"; To Provide Certain Definitions; To Provide That The Right For Persons To Be Free From Discrimination Is A Civil Right; To Provide Remedies For Persons Discriminated Against; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB668/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0668.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":912881,"bill_number":"HB652","title":"Youth court custody orders; make certain revisions regarding.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Youth Courts From Establishing Probable Cause To Remove A Child From A Home Based Solely Upon A Parent's Use Of Marijuana And To Provide That The Court May Establish Probable Cause Based Upon Certain Evidence; To Amend Section 43-21-303, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Youth Courts From Taking A Child Into Custody Without A Custody Order Based Solely Upon A Parent's Use Of Marijuana; To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Child Protection Services To Request That A Criminal Justice Agency Perform A Federal Name-based Criminal History Records Check Of Each Adult Residing In The Home During An Emergency Placement Situation When A Child Must Be Placed In Home Care Due To The Absence Of Parents Or Custodians; To Provide That Name-based Check Results May Be Provided To The Mississippi Criminal Information Center (mcic) Of The Department Of Public Safety, Which Shall Then Provide A Complete Set Of Each Adult Resident's Fingerprints To The Mcic Central Repository For The Immediate Submission To The Fbi Within Fourteen Calendar Days From The Date The Name Search Was Conducted; To Provide That The Central Repository Shall Either Positively Identify The Fingerprint Subject Or Forward The Fingerprints To The Fbi Within Fourteen Calendar Days From The Date The Name Search Was Conducted; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB652/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0652.xml","sponsor":"Mark Tullos"},
{"bill_id":912882,"bill_number":"HB682","title":"Manufactured and mobile homes; require certain notice to tax collector when relocated from another county.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-53-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Manufactured Home Or Mobile Home Is Relocated From One County To Another County, Then The Owner Of The Manufactured Home Or Mobile Home Shall Provide Notice To The Tax Collector Of The County From Which The Manufactured Home Or Mobile Home Was Relocated; To Bring Forward Section 27-53-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides A Penalty For Violations Of The Laws Providing For The Registration And Assessment Of Manufactured Homes And Mobile Homes For Ad Valorem Tax Purposes, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB682/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0682.xml","sponsor":"Ken Morgan"},
{"bill_id":912885,"bill_number":"HB736","title":"Felony expungement; authorize for first time offenses.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of Second And Subsequent Offense For Certain Crimes; To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The List Of Felony Offenses Which May Be Expunged; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB736/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0736.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":912886,"bill_number":"HB792","title":"Fireworks; allow for sale at retail year-round.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-13-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Permit The Sale Of Fireworks Year-round; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB792/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0792.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Horne"},
{"bill_id":912887,"bill_number":"SB2270","title":"Payroll date for school district employees; authorize semimonthly payroll in discretion of local school board.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-151-103 And 37-9-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize School Districts To Process A Semimonthly Or A Monthly Payroll For Licensed And Nonlicensed Employees, In The Discretion Of The Local School Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2270/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2270.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":912889,"bill_number":"HB602","title":"Motor vehicle liability insurance; provide higher minimum amounts for commercial motor vehicles.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-15-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of Proof Of Financial Responsibility To Require Commercial Motor Vehicles To Have Higher Minimum Limits Of Liability Than Noncommercial Motor Vehicles; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB602/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0602.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":912890,"bill_number":"HB862","title":"The Patient Choice Act of 2017; enact.","description":"An Act To Create The Patient Choice Act Of 2017; To Create New Section 83-41-221, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Insured Is Entitled To Benefits Under A Health Benefit Plan If The Health Benefit Plan Provides For Reimbursement For The Service If Performed By A Duly Licensed Physician Or Podiatrist And The Service Is So Performed; To Create New Section 83-41-223, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Health Benefit Plan Shall Not Discriminate Against Any Physician Who Is Located Within The Geographic Coverage Area Of The Health Benefit Plan And Who Is Willing To Meet The Terms And Conditions For Participation Established By The Health Benefit Plan; To Create New Section 83-41-225, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Nothing In This Article Shall Be Construed To Require Or Prohibit The Same Reimbursement To Different Types Of Physicians Whose Licensed Scope Of Specialty Practice Differs; To Provide That Nothing In This Article Shall Be Construed To Require Or Prohibit Coverage Of The Services Of Any Particular Type Of Provider; To Create New Section 83-41-227, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Health Benefit Plan Shall Not, Directly Or Indirectly, Prohibit Or Limit A Physician That Is Qualified Under This Article And Is Willing To Accept The Health Benefit Plan's Operating Terms And Conditions, Schedule Of Fees, Covered Expenses And Utilization Regulations And Quality Standards, From The Opportunity To Participate In That Plan; To Provide That Nothing In This Article Shall Prevent A Health Benefit Plan From Instituting Measures Designed To Maintain Quality And To Control Costs, Including, But Not Limited To, The Utilization Of A Gatekeeper System, As Long As Such Measures Are Imposed Equally On All Providers In The Same Class; To Create New Section 83-41-229, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify How The Article Should Be Construed; To Create New Section 83-41-231, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Commissioner Of Insurance's Powers And Duties Regarding Article 5, Chapter 41, Title 83; To Amend Sections 83-41-203, 83-41-211, 83-41-213 And 83-41-215, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Existing Laws Providing For Choice Of Practitioner; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB862/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0862.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":912891,"bill_number":"HB630","title":"Utility worker; killing of shall be capital murder.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include The Killing Of A Utility Worker In The Definition Of Capital Murder; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB630/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0630.xml","sponsor":"William Shirley"},
{"bill_id":912894,"bill_number":"HB734","title":"Concealed firearm carry permit, enhanced; revise qualifications for military members or veterans.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-7-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Qualifications Necessary For A Member Or Veteran Of Any Active Or Reserve Component Of The United States Armed Forces To Receive An Enhanced Concealed Firearm Carry Permit; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB734/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0734.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":912895,"bill_number":"HB861","title":"State Employees Health Insurance Plan; establish telehealth services pilot program for urgent care.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-15-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State And School Employees Health Insurance Management Board To Establish A Pilot Program For Urgent Health Care Services Using A Telemedicine Kiosk Model Managed By The University Of Mississippi Medical Center; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB861/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0861.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":912897,"bill_number":"HB634","title":"Police officers; increase penalties for crimes against.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 97-3-7, 97-3-21, 97-3-87 And 97-3-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Penalties For Crimes Against Police Officers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB634/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0634.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":912898,"bill_number":"HB738","title":"Felony expungement; revise age.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Age For Expunction Of Certain Felonies; To Amend Section 21-23-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB738/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0738.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":912900,"bill_number":"HB798","title":"Will registry; require chancery clerk to maintain.","description":"An Act To Require Each Chancery Clerk To Maintain A Will Registry; To Authorize Any Resident To File A Copy Of His Or Her Will With The Will Registry; To Provide That This Act Shall Not Affect The Validity Of Any Will; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB798/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0798.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":912901,"bill_number":"HB751","title":"Circuit and county courts; remove prohibition that prevents courts from suspending sentence once offender begins serving such sentence.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Prohibition For Circuit And County Court Judges That Prevents The Judges From Suspending The Execution Of A Sentence Of Imprisonment For An Offender Once The Offender Has Begun Serving The Sentence; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB751/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0751.xml","sponsor":"Joel Bomgar"},
{"bill_id":912903,"bill_number":"HB767","title":"Compulsory school age; revise definition to include children who attain the age of five years before September 1.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"compulsory-school-age Child\" To Include Children Who Attain The Age Of Five Years Before September 1 Under The Compulsory School Attendance Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB767/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0767.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":912906,"bill_number":"HB826","title":"Emergency leave for certain offenders due to death/sickness in family; provide DOC with discretion in determining if security escort is needed for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-173, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That An Inmate Be Accompanied By A Correctional Officer Or A Law Enforcement Officer When He Or She Is Granted Emergency Leave Due To Sickness Or Death In The Offender's Family; To Provide, In All Cases Where An Offender Is Granted Leave, That The Commissioner Or His Designees Shall Determine When A Security Escort Is Deemed Necessary; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB826/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0826.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":912908,"bill_number":"HB603","title":"Insurance; require certain consumer information and notice and availability of mediation regarding balance billing.","description":"An Act To Require Certain Consumer Information Concerning Facility-based Physicians And Notice And Availability Of Mediation For Balance Billing By A Facility-based Physician In An Amount Greater Than Two Hundred Fifty Dollars; To Bring Forward Section 25-15-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 83-9-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Some Minor Nonsubstantive Changes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB603/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0603.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":912910,"bill_number":"HB855","title":"Adverse possession; repeal.","description":"An Act To Repeal Section 15-1-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides That Ten Years' Adverse Possession Of Land Gives Title; To Amend Section 89-1-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB855/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0855.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":912911,"bill_number":"SB2250","title":"Tidelands; exempt municipal small water craft harbors from obtaining a tidelands lease from the Secretary of State.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 59-15-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Municipal Small Water Craft Harbors Are Exempt From Leasing Requirements Of The Secretary Of State; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2250/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2250.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":912912,"bill_number":"HB811","title":"Motor vehicles; allow towing company to retain possession of personal items contained in until towing and storage fees have been paid.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 85-7-251, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Towing Company Shall Have The Right To Retain Possession Of Any Personal Items Contained In A Motor Vehicle Until Towing And Storage Fees Have Been Paid; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB811/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0811.xml","sponsor":"Michael Evans"},
{"bill_id":912913,"bill_number":"HB672","title":"Debtor's prison; authorize for failure to pay fines, fees and assessments.","description":"An Act To Define The Rights Of Indigent Defendants In The Collection Of Court Fines, Costs And Restitution; To Amend Section 21-23-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Powers And Duties Of Municipal Judges; To Amend Section 25-32-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Waiver Must Be Knowing, Voluntary And Intelligent; To Amend Section 47-1-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Enforcement Of Sentences; To Amend Section 99-15-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 99-19-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Responsibility To Pay Or Secure Resources To Pay; To Amend Section 99-19-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Court's Suspension Of State Assessments; To Amend Section 99-37-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Enforcement And Revocation Of Probation; To Amend Section 99-37-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Imposition Of An Order Of Contempt; To Amend Section 99-37-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Imprisonment For Contempt; To Amend Section 99-37-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Relief From Payment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB672/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0672.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":912916,"bill_number":"HB718","title":"Mississippi Highway Patrol; authorize to do private contract work when off-duty.","description":"An Act To Authorize Personnel Employed With The Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol In The Capacity As A Highway Safety Patrol Officer To Engage In Nongovernmental Secondary Employment; To Provide Certain Definitions; To Provide When A Highway Patrol Officer May Not Engage In Secondary Employment; To Require The Department Of Highway Patrol To Provide Certain Regulations And Reporting Requirements; To Require The Commissioner Of The Department Of Public Safety To Make Inquiries To Ensure The Officers' Secondary Work Does Not Constitute A Conflict Of Interest; To Require Entities Employing Officers To Submit To The Department An Off-duty Police Services Information Form; To Authorize The Commissioner To Prohibit Certain Officers From Engaging In Secondary Work If That Work Constitutes A Conflict Of Interest; To Amend Sections 45-3-19 And 45-3-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB718/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0718.xml","sponsor":"William Shirley"},
{"bill_id":912918,"bill_number":"HB762","title":"City of Ripley; extend repeal date on hotel/motel and restaurant tax; authorize election on continuance of if protested.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 956, Local And Private Laws Of 2008, As Amended By Chapter 919, Local And Private Laws Of 2011, As Amended By Chapter 928, Local And Private Laws Of 2014, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer From July 1, 2017, To July 1, 2021, On The Act Authorizing The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Ripley, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax Upon The Gross Sales Of Hotels And Motels Derived From Room Rentals And Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Certain Restaurants For The Purpose Of Generating Revenue To Enhance Tourism, For Industrial And Economic Development And For The Provision Of Parks And Recreation Facilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB762/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0762.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":912919,"bill_number":"HB817","title":"Domestic Violence; add as a ground for divorce.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-5-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create Domestic Violence As An Additional Ground For Divorce; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB817/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0817.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":912922,"bill_number":"SB2256","title":"Mississippi Critical Access Hospital Grant Program; establish.","description":"An Act To Establish The Mississippi Critical Access Hospital Grant Program Under The Administration Of The State Department Of Health For The Purpose Of Making Grants To Existing Facilities That Qualify As A Critical Access Hospital; To Prescribe The Powers Of The Department For The Administration Of The Program; To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Known As The Mississippi Critical Access Hospital Grant Program Fund From Which Grants And Expenditures Authorized In Connection With The Program Shall Be Disbursed; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2256/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2256.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":912923,"bill_number":"HB676","title":"Licenses; may be suspended if licensee is delinquent in paying a finally determined tax liability.","description":"An Act To Require All Licensing Entities To Provide The Department Of Revenue Certain Information For Use In The Enforcement And Collection Of Finally Determined Tax Liabilities And To Authorize The Department To Utilize This Information To Determine If A Licensee Is Delinquent On Paying A Finally Determined Tax Liability; To Provide For Notice To The Licensee Of The Delinquency; To Provide The Actions That A Licensee May Take Upon Receiving Such Notice; To Authorize The Department Of Revenue To Negotiate With A Licensee To Establish A Payment Plan; To Provide That If The Licensee Has Not Entered Into A Payment Plan Within 90 Days After The Notice, The Department Of Revenue Must Notify The Applicable Licensing Entity To Suspend The Licensee's License And The Licensing Entity Shall Suspend The License; To Provide The Procedure For The Appeal Of Such Suspensions; To Provide For Reinstatement Of A Suspended License Upon The Licensing Entity Being Notified By The Department Of Revenue That The Licensee No Longer Has A Delinquent Finally Determined Tax Liability Or That The Licensee Has Entered Into A Payment Plan With The Department; To Authorize Licensing Entities To Impose A Fee For The Reinstatement Of A License Suspended Under This Act; To Amend Sections 37-3-2, 49-7-27, 49-15-325, 63-1-51, 63-1-216, 73-1-29, 73-1-31, 73-1-33, 73-2-16, 73-3-321, 73-3-327, 73-3-329, 73-3-331, 73-3-335, 73-4-19, 73-4-25, 73-5-25, 73-6-19, 73-7-27, 73-9-61, 73-9-65, 73-10-21, 73-11-57, 73-13-37, 73-13-93, 73-14-35, 73-14-39, 73-15-29, 73-17-15, 73-19-23, 73-19-45, 73-21-101, 73-21-103, 73-23-59, 73-23-63, 73-23-64, 73-24-25, 73-24-27, 73-25-27, 73-25-29, 73-27-13, 73-27-16, 73-29-31, 73-29-39, 73-30-21, 73-31-21, 73-33-11, 73-34-35, 73-34-43, 73-35-21, 73-35-25, 73-36-33, 73-38-27, 73-38-29, 73-42-13, 73-43-14, 73-53-17, 73-53-23, 73-53-25, 73-55-19, 73-57-31, 73-59-13, 73-63-43, 73-73-31, 73-75-19, 83-18-3 And 83-39-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB676/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0676.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":912924,"bill_number":"HB712","title":"Life jackets; increase minimum age of person required to wear on certain vessels.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 59-21-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase From Twelve To Eighteen The Minimum Age For A Person Who Is Required To Wear A Coast Guard Approved Personal Flotation Device While On Board Certain Motorboats, Sailboats Or Vessels; To Amend Section 59-21-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase From $250.00 To $500.00 The Maximum Penalty For Violations Of The Mississippi Boating Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB712/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0712.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":912926,"bill_number":"SB2240","title":"Individual development accounts; authorize for certain low-income individuals.","description":"An Act To Create The Family Empowerment Act; To Authorize The Creation Of Individual Development Accounts For Low-income Individuals That May Be Utilized By The Account Holder For Certain Purposes; To Authorize The Mississippi Development Authority To Contract With Fiduciary Organizations To Serve As Intermediaries Between Individual Development Account Holders And Financial Institutions Holding Account Funds; To Provide That The Gross Household Income Of Individual Retirement Account Holders May Not Exceed 200% Of The Poverty Level And The Account Holder's Net Worth May Not Exceed $10,000.00; To Require Individuals Opening An Individual Development Account To Enter Into An Agreement With A Fiduciary Organization; To Provide That The Fiduciary Organization Shall Provide Matching Funds For Amount Contributed To The Individual Development Account By The Individual Development Account Holder; To Limit The Amount Of Matching Funds That May Be Provided For An Individual Development Account; To Provide The Purposes For Which Individual Development Accounts May Be Utilized; To Provide Civil Penalties For The Withdrawal Of Individual Development Account Funds For Purposes Other That Those Authorized Under This Act; To Require Fiduciary Organizations To Make Quarterly Reports To The Mississippi Development Authority Containing Certain Information; To Provide That Funds Deposited In An Individual Development Account, Shall Not Be Counted As Income, Assets Or Resources Of The Individual In Determining Financial Eligibility For Assistance Or Services Pursuant To Any Federal, Federally Assisted, State Or Municipal Program Based On Need; To Authorize A Credit Against State Income Tax Liability For Taxpayers Who Contribute Matching Funds To A Fiduciary Organization; To Limit The Amount Of Such Credit; To Amend Section 27-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude From Gross Income Interest Or Dividend Earned On An Individual Development Account; To Amend Section 69-2-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Mississippi Development Authority Shall Utilize An Amount Not To Exceed $1,000,000.00 To Be Drawn From The Cash Balance Of The Emerging Crops Fund To Be Used For The Purpose Of Contributing To Fiduciary Organizations Money To Be Utilized As Matching Funds For Individual Development Account Holders; To Amend Section 69-2-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Amount Of Bonds That May Be Issued From The Emerging Crops Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2240/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2240.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":912929,"bill_number":"HB852","title":"Photograph identification; require for persons 12 years of age or older.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Mandatory Identification Act\"; To Provide The Authorized Forms Of Identification; To Provide Penalties For Violations Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB852/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0852.xml","sponsor":"Charles Young"},
{"bill_id":912930,"bill_number":"HB720","title":"Capital murder; include shooting of an unarmed person in the back as.","description":"An Act To Create \"the Broderick Dixon Act\"; To Amend Section 97-3-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Shooting An Unarmed Person In The Back Shall Be Capital Murder; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB720/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0720.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":912931,"bill_number":"HB864","title":"Salaries of state and state district elected officials; increase.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-3-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Annual Salaries Of The State And State District Elected Officials Except The Governor; To Provide For An Increase To The Salary Of The Governor In Four Years; To Bring Forward Section 25-3-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB864/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0864.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":912933,"bill_number":"HB854","title":"Adverse possession; repeal.","description":"An Act To Repeal Section 15-1-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides That Ten Years' Adverse Possession Of Land Gives Title; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB854/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0854.xml","sponsor":"Gary Staples"},
{"bill_id":912934,"bill_number":"HB801","title":"Assistant District Attorney; add for 21st district.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-31-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add An Assistant District Attorney To The Twenty-first Circuit Court District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB801/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0801.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":912935,"bill_number":"HB842","title":"Failure to report drug overdose; provide civil penalties for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-159, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Civil Penalties For Certain Persons Who Fail To Report Drug Overdoses Caused By Illegal Narcotics Or Prescription Drugs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB842/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0842.xml","sponsor":"Patricia Willis"},
{"bill_id":912939,"bill_number":"HB824","title":"Proclamation of a local emergency; allow president of county board of supervisors to declare.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 33-15-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow The President Of A County Board Of Supervisors To Proclaim A Local Emergency; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB824/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0824.xml","sponsor":"Cedric Burnett"},
{"bill_id":912940,"bill_number":"SB2252","title":"Hospital assessments for Medicaid and Disproportionate Share program; exempt community hospitals.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-145, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Community Hospitals Operated By Counties From The Assessment On Hospitals For The Medicaid Program (mhap) And For The Disproportionate Share Hospital Program (dsh); And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2252/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2252.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":912941,"bill_number":"HB590","title":"\"Mobile Personal Hygiene Pilot Program Act of 2017\"; create and authorize JSU to administer.","description":"An Act To Establish The \"mobile Personal Hygiene Pilot Program Act Of 2017\"; To Provide That Pilot Program Shall Be A Three-year Program Administered By The Jackson State University School Of Public Health In Conjunction With The Aaron And Ollye Shirley Foundation; To Require The University And The Foundation To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Understanding For The Donation, Use, Maintenance And Garaging Of A Circulator Bus, Or Other University-owned Or Foundation-owned Vehicle Appropriate For The Purpose Of The Pilot Program, To Be Used As The Mobile Personal Hygiene Facility; To Require An Annual Report To Be Submitted To The Legislature And To The Mississippi Interagency Council On Homelessness; To Establish In The State Treasury A Special Fund To Be Designated As The Mobile Personal Hygiene Facility Fund; To Provide For Funding To The Pilot Program On A Phased-in Basis Through Legislative Appropriation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB590/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0590.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":912942,"bill_number":"HB809","title":"Real estate transfers; require chancery clerk to provide names of grantees to tax assessors when indexing instruments.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 89-5-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Chancery Clerk To Provide The Tax Assessor With The Names Of The Grantees Contained In Each Deed Or Other Instrument Of Conveyance When The Instrument Is Entered In The Sectional Index; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB809/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0809.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":912944,"bill_number":"SB2302","title":"\"Ban the box;\" facilitate post-incarceration employment opportunities for nonviolent felons.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Court To Expunge Certain Nonviolent Felony Convictions; To Ban Criminal History Checks As Part Of The Preliminary Job Application Process Except As Required By Law; To Authorize An Income Tax Credit For Taxpayers Employing Persons Who Have Been Convicted Of A Felony And Who Have Been Unemployed For Six Consecutive Months Immediately Prior To Being Employed By Such Taxpayers; To Provide The Amount Of The Tax Credit; To Limit The Amount Of The Tax Credit That May Be Claimed In A Taxable Year; To Authorize Any Tax Credit Claimed But Not Used In Any Taxable Year To Be Carried Forward For Five Consecutive Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2302/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2302.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":912945,"bill_number":"HB722","title":"Cargo theft; provide for crime and penalties of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-17-42, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Crime Of Cargo Theft; To Provide For Certain Definitions; To Provide Penalties; To Provide For The Crime Of Unlawful Possession Or Use Of A Fifth Wheel; To Amend Section 97-25-25, In Conformity With This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB722/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0722.xml","sponsor":"Steve Massengill"},
{"bill_id":912948,"bill_number":"HB796","title":"Public records; provide for removal of certain law enforcement and military records by public entities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-61-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Public Entities Acting As Custodians Of Information Exempted Under The Public Records Act Regarding Law Enforcement Officers And Military Personnel Must Remove The Exempted Information From Public Disclosure Within Thirty Days Of Receiving Notification From A Law Enforcement Agency Or Military Department; To Amend Section 33-7-113, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Information Exempted Under The Public Records Act Regarding Law Enforcement Officers And Military Personnel Must Not Be Published By The Adjutant General; To Amend Section 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude Information Exempted Under The Public Records Act Regarding Law Enforcement Officers And Military Personnel From The Public Voter Registration Files; To Amend Section 43-15-109, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude Information Exempted Under The Public Records Act Regarding Law Enforcement Officers And Military Personnel From Public Child Welfare Information; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB796/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0796.xml","sponsor":"Robert Foster"},
{"bill_id":912949,"bill_number":"SB2283","title":"Mississippi Death With Dignity Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Mississippi Death With Dignity Act Which Will Allow Terminally Ill Mississippians To End Their Lives Through The Voluntary Self-administration Of Lethal Medications, Expressly Prescribed By A Physician For That Purpose; To Define Terms And Conditions For The Act; To Establish Who May Initiate A Written Request For Such Medications And Provide Written And Oral Forms For Such Requests; To Establish The Responsibilities Of Attending Physicians Receiving Such Requests; To Establish The Responsibilities Of Physicians Consulting On Such Requests; To Require Patients To Referrals To Counseling By Attending Or Consulting Physicians; To Establish Safeguards Ensuring That Patients Make Informed Decisions On Whether To Accept Lethal Medications; To Authorize Patients With The Right To Rescind Requests For Such Medications; To Establish Waiting Periods Before Patients May Receive Such Medications After Making The Appropriate Requests; To Require That Certain Documentation Be Included In The Patient's Medical Records; To Establish Residency Requirements For Patients Making A Request Under The Act; To Establish The Reporting Requirements That Must Be Followed By The State Health Department In Administering This Act; To Establish Permissible Criminal Penalties And Civil Liabilities For Violations Of The Act; To Amend Section 97-3-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2283/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2283.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":912950,"bill_number":"HB865","title":"Anemometer towers; extend repealer on safety marking requirements for aviation purposes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 61-19-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Date Of Repeal On The Provision Requiring Safety Marking On Certain Anemometer Towers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB865/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0865.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":912952,"bill_number":"HB730","title":"Crime; create for accidents caused by drivers of stolen vehicles.","description":"An Act To Create A Criminal Offense For Causing An Accident While Using A Motor Vehicle Unlawfully Taken; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB730/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0730.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":912953,"bill_number":"SB2258","title":"Beer and light wine; allow certain cities with a population of 1,500 or more to hold elections to permit the sale of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-3-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Any City In This State Having A Population Of Not Less Than 1,500 According To The Latest Federal Census And Located Within Three Miles Of A City Or County That Permits The Sale, Receipt, Storage And Transportation For The Purpose Of Sale Of Beer Or Light Wine, To Hold An Election For The Purpose Of Determining Whether The Sale And The Receipt, Storage And Transportation For The Purpose Of Sale Of Beer And Light Wine Shall Be Permitted; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2258/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2258.xml","sponsor":"Bill Stone"},
{"bill_id":912955,"bill_number":"SB2262","title":"Carbon monoxide detectors in all public and nonpublic schools; require.","description":"An Act To Require Carbon Monoxide Detectors In All Public And Nonpublic Schools In Mississippi; To Authorize And Direct The State Fire Marshal To Provide Requirements For Testing And Inspecting Carbon Monoxide Detection And Warning Equipment Installed In Public Or Nonpublic School Buildings; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2262/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2262.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":912957,"bill_number":"HB692","title":"Ad valorem tax; remove the provision that prescribes the manner in which affordable rental housing must be appraised.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-35-50, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Provision That Prescribes The Manner In Which The Appraisal Of Affordable Rental Housing Shall Be Made For The Purpose Of Arriving At The True Value Of The Property For The Purposes Of Ad Valorem Taxation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB692/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0692.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":912961,"bill_number":"HB604","title":"Drug testing; authorize for persons receiving public assistance benefits.","description":"An Act To Provide That Recipients Of Public Assistance Benefits Who Are 13 Years Of Age Or Older Shall Be Subject To Taking A Drug Test On A Random Basis To Determine Their Eligibility To Continue Receiving The Benefits; To Provide That If A Recipient Is Given A Drug Test And He Or She Tests Positive For Any Prohibited Drug, The Recipient Must Receive Treatment For Substance Abuse Through A Community Mental Health Center Or A Local Medical Provider; To Provide That The Recipient Will Remain Eligible To Continue Receiving The Benefits While Receiving The Substance Abuse Treatment; To Require The Recipient To Present Documented Proof From A Community Mental Health Center Or A Local Medical Provider, Not Later Than 90 Days After Testing Positive For A Drug, That He Or She Is Free From Substance Abuse In Order To Continue Receiving The Benefits; To Provide That If The Recipient Does Not Present Documented Proof That He Or She Is Free From Substance Within The Prescribed Time, The Recipient Shall Not Be Eligible To Receive The Benefits For A Period Of Not Less Than 90 Days; To Provide That After That Period, A Person May Reapply To Receive Public Assistance Benefits, And Will Be Eligible To Receive The Benefits Again If The Person Passes Another Drug Test; To Direct The Mississippi Department Of Human Services, In Conjunction With The Bureau Of Narcotics And The State Department Of Health, To Establish And Administer A Testing Program With Such Standards And Procedures Deemed Necessary To Accomplish The Requirements Of This Act; To Provide That All Testing Required Under This Act Shall Be Performed At The Mississippi Forensics Laboratory Or At A Laboratory Approved By The Director Of The Mississippi Forensics Laboratory; To Amend Sections 43-13-115 And 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Repeal Section 43-17-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For A Written Screening Questionnaire, Drug Testing And A Substance Use Disorder Treatment Plan For Certain Adult Applicants For Tanf Benefits; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB604/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0604.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":912962,"bill_number":"SB2299","title":"Mississippi Electronic Protection Licensing Act; revise exemptions from licensure.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-69-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Exemptions From Licensure Under The Mississippi Electronic Protection Licensing Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2299/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2299.xml","sponsor":"J.P. Wilemon"},
{"bill_id":912963,"bill_number":"HB781","title":"Child support; revise liability of father to reflect no more than 50% of expenses.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-9-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Liability Of A Father Shall Be No More Than 50% Of The Reasonable Expense Of The Mother's Pregnancy And Confinement, And For No More Than 50% Of The Education, Necessary Support And Maintenance, And Medical And Funeral Expenses Of The Child; To Amend Section 43-19-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Liability Of A Father Shall Be No More Than The Calculated Monthly Child Support; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB781/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0781.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":912965,"bill_number":"HB800","title":"Receipts of transfers; require those for lawnmowers to have date of manufacture.","description":"An Act To Require Any Receipt, Invoice, Bill Of Sale Or Any Other Document That Evidences A Sale, Lease, Rental Or Other Transfer Of A Lawnmower In An Amount Of More Than $5,000.00 Shall Provide The Date Of Manufacture Of Such Lawnmower; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB800/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0800.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":912967,"bill_number":"SB2248","title":"Agency legal staff; authorize to hire or retain.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 7-5-1 And 7-5-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Authority Of The Attorney General To Represent State Agencies; To Amend Section 7-5-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Authority Of The Attorney General To Represent The Public Service Commission; To Amend Section 7-5-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Authority Of The Attorney General To Represent The Department Of Revenue And Public Service Commission; To Amend Section 7-7-211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Authority Of The Attorney General To Represent The State Auditor; To Amend Section 49-2-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Authority Of The Attorney General To Represent The Department Of Environmental Quality; To Amend Section 49-4-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Authority Of The Attorney General To Represent The Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks; To Amend Section 49-15-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Authority Of The Attorney General To Represent The Department Of Marine Resources And Commission On Marine Resources; To Bring Forward Section 69-1-14, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Sections 75-76-23 And 75-76-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Authority Of The Attorney General To Represent The Gaming Commission; To Amend Section 83-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Authority Of The Attorney General To Represent The Insurance Commissioner; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2248/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2248.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":912968,"bill_number":"SB2236","title":"Statutory rape; raise age of consent.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 97-3-65, 97-3-95 And 97-3-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Age At Which A Minor Is Capable Of Consensual Sexual Intercourse; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2236/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2236.xml","sponsor":"John Polk"},
{"bill_id":912970,"bill_number":"HB711","title":"Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act; extend authority of Department of Revenue to approve applications for certain rebates under.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-89-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend Until July 1, 2020, The Authority Of The Department Of Revenue To Approve Applications For Certain Rebates Under The Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB711/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0711.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":912972,"bill_number":"HB782","title":"Child support; revise requirements for payment of to date that paternity is proven.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 93-9-7, 93-9-11 And 93-11-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Financial Liabilities Of A Child Born Out Of Lawful Matrimony Shall Only Begin On The Date That Such Father's Paternity Of The Child Is Proven; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB782/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0782.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":912973,"bill_number":"HB656","title":"Child care; DHS transfer to CCDF $40 million of unspent TANF funds from prior fiscal year.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The Department Of Human Services To Transfer To The Child Care And Development Fund (ccdf) Any Unspent, Uncommitted Tanf Funds Remaining From The Prior Fiscal Year Up To Forty Million Dollars, To Be Used As Vouchers To Pay For Child Care For Qualifying Children; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB656/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0656.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":912974,"bill_number":"SB2277","title":"Synthetic cathinones; technical corrections to Schedule I.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-113, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Chemical Description Of The Synthetic Cathinones As Listed In Schedule I; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2277/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2277.xml","sponsor":"David Jordan"},
{"bill_id":912976,"bill_number":"HB653","title":"Burn ban; revise penalties for violation of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-19-351, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Certain Penalties For The Violation Of A Burn Ban; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB653/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0653.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":912977,"bill_number":"HB702","title":"Taxation; persons with certain ownership interests in corporations or LLCs are liable for taxes due from the corporation or LLC.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 27-7-55, 27-7-307, 27-13-29 And 27-65-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Persons With Certain Ownership Interests In A Corporation Or Limited Liability Company Shall Be Liable For Income, Withholding, Franchise And Sales Taxes Due From The Corporation Or Limited Liability Company; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB702/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0702.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":912979,"bill_number":"HB832","title":"Case plans for parole-eligible inmates; require for nonviolent inmates convicted on or after July 1, 2014.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-3.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Case Plans For Parole-eligible Inmates Shall Be For Nonviolent Offenders Convicted On Or After July 1, 2014; To Amend Section 47-7-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB832/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0832.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":912982,"bill_number":"HB867","title":"Traditional winter celebrations; allow school district to educate students about and display symbols associated with.","description":"An Act To Allow School Districts To Educate Students About The History Of Traditional Winter Celebrations; To Allow School Districts To Display Scenes Or Symbols Associated With Traditional Winter Celebrations; To Provide That A Display Relating To A Traditional Winter Celebration May Not Include A Message That Encourages Adherence To A Particular Religious Belief; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB867/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0867.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":912983,"bill_number":"HB844","title":"Reports of suspected abuse; require persons who make to DHS to give their name and contact information.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 43-21-353 And 43-47-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Persons Who Make Reports To The Department Of Human Services About The Suspected Neglect Or Abuse Of A Child Or The Suspected Abuse, Neglect Or Exploitation Of A Vulnerable Person To Provide Their Name, Address And Telephone Number To The Department; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB844/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0844.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":912984,"bill_number":"HB593","title":"Reports of suspected abuse; require persons who make to DHS to give their name and contact information.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 43-21-353 And 43-47-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Persons Who Make Reports To The Department Of Human Services About The Suspected Neglect Or Abuse Of A Child Or The Suspected Abuse, Neglect Or Exploitation Of A Vulnerable Person To Provide Their Name, Address And Telephone Number To The Department; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB593/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0593.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":912987,"bill_number":"HB848","title":"Sanctuary policy; prohibit adoption or enactment of a.","description":"An Act To Prohibit A State Agency, Department, Political Subdivision Of This State, County, Municipality, University, College, Community College Or Junior College, Or Any Agent, Employee Or Officer Thereof From Creating, Planning, Implementing, Assisting, Participating In, Or Enabling A Sanctuary Policy; To Provide That Any Sanctuary Policy Adopted In Violation Of This Act Shall Be Invalid And Void From The Date Of Its Adoption Or Enactment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB848/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0848.xml","sponsor":"Alex Monsour"},
{"bill_id":912988,"bill_number":"HB831","title":"Conditions for release of parole-eligible inmates without hearing; make applicable for inmates convicted on or after July 1, 2014.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Only Parole-eligible Inmates Who Were Convicted On Or After July 1, 2014, May Be Released On His Or Her Parole Eligibility Date From Incarceration To Parole Supervision Without A Hearing Before The Parole Board, If Certain Conditions Are Met; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB831/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0831.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":912990,"bill_number":"HB802","title":"Instruments of record; require to be in the English language.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 3-3-31, 89-5-1 And 89-5-24, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That All Documents And Instruments Of Record Shall Be In The English Language; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB802/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0802.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":912993,"bill_number":"HB833","title":"Case plan for parole-eligible inmates; require only for inmates convicted on or after July 1, 2014.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-3.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Case Plans For Parole-eligible Inmates Shall Be For Those Inmates Convicted On Or After July 1, 2014; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB833/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0833.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":912994,"bill_number":"SB2289","title":"State Department of Health; extend repealers.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 41-3-1.1, 41-3-3, 41-3-4, 41-3-5.1, 41-3-6, 41-3-16, 41-3-17 And 41-3-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Create The State Board Of Health, Establish The Position Of Executive Officer Of The State Department Of Health And Establish The State Department Of Health And Prescribe Its Powers And Duties; To Amend Section 41-3-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Automatic Repealer On Those Statutes Which Create The State Board Of Health, Establish The Position Of Executive Officer Of The State Department Of Health And Establish The State Department Of Health And Prescribe Its Powers And Duties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2289/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2289.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":912995,"bill_number":"HB768","title":"Employment application form; prohibit criminal background information from being asked on.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Employers From Inquiring Either Orally Or In Writing Regarding An Applicant's Criminal History; To Provide Exceptions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB768/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0768.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":912996,"bill_number":"HB808","title":"Title disputes; clarify jurisdiction of State Courts in certain.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 11-17-35 And 11-17-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Jurisdiction That May Be Exercised By The State Courts In Certain Title Disputes Pending The Settlement Of A Claim Of Title In The United States Of America And To Recognize The Function And Application Of Federal Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB808/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0808.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":912998,"bill_number":"HB693","title":"Estates; require executors or administrators to examine the Uniform State Tax Lien Registry.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 91-7-145, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Executor Or Administrator Of An Estate To Examine The Uniform State Tax Lien Registry For Tax Liens Enrolled Against The Decedent And Certify That Such Examination Has Been Made In The Affidavit Required To Be Filed With The Court; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB693/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0693.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":913003,"bill_number":"SB2269","title":"Arrest; require probable cause hearing for legislators.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-3-28, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Probable Cause Hearing Before An Arrest Warrant May Be Issued For A Legislator; To Provide Certain Exceptions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2269/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2269.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":913004,"bill_number":"HB680","title":"State buildings rename the MDEQ building on Amite Street as the \"Patrick Alan Nunnelee Building.\"","description":"An Act To Rename The Mississippi Department Of Environmental Quality Building In Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, The \"patrick Alan Nunnelee Building\"; To Require The Department Of Finance And Administration In Conjunction With The Mississippi Department Of Environmental Quality To Erect The Proper Lettering Or Signage On The Outdoor Facade Of The Building Displaying The Official Name As The \"patrick Alan Nunnelee Building\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB680/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0680.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":913007,"bill_number":"HB703","title":"Motor vehicle dealer tags; authorize the issuance of to dealers who sell any combination of at least 24 vehicles.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-303, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Issuance Of Motor Vehicle Dealer Tags To Dealers Who Buy, Sell Or Exchange Any Combination Of At Least 24 Motor Vehicles, Motorcycles And/or Semitrailers Per Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB703/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0703.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":913008,"bill_number":"HB629","title":"Law enforcement officers; require to provide mental health evaluation within 24 hours of misdemeanor arrest.","description":"An Act To Require A Law Enforcement Officer To Provide An Individual Who Reasonably Appears To Exhibit Behavioral Or Mental Health Issues A Mental Health Evaluation Within 24 Hours; To Require A Law Enforcement Officer To Take The Individual To A Medical Facility For Treatment; To Require At Least Two Employees Of Every Law Enforcement Agency And Jail Or Prison To Receive Annual Crisis Intervention Team Training; To Require The Board On Law Enforcement Officer Standards To Promulgate Rules Relating To Cit Training; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB629/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0629.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":913009,"bill_number":"HB820","title":"State minimum wage; establish at $10.00 and set requirements for exemptions and overtime.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Minimum Wage Law\"; To Establish The State Minimum Wage At Ten Dollars Per Hour; To Provide That Employers With Tipped Employees Are Exempt From The Requirement To Pay The State Minimum Wage; To Establish Guidelines For Employees Entitled To Overtime Pay; To Bring Forward Sections 7-7-204, 17-1-51, 23-15-239, 25-3-40, 37-7-307, 57-34-5, 85-3-4, 97-3-54.4 And 99-19-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB820/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0820.xml","sponsor":"Carl Mickens"},
{"bill_id":913011,"bill_number":"HB635","title":"Police Safety Act of 2017; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Police Safety Act Of 2017; To Provide Certain Definitions; To Provide Procedures For The Use Of Body-worn Cameras By A Law Enforcement Officer; To Provide That Body-worn Cameras Shall Not Be Used To Gather Intelligence Information Based On First Amendment Protections Or To Record Certain Activity; To Provide Certain Procedures Related To The Retention Of Video And Audio Recorded By A Body-worn Camera; To Provide That Certain Video Footage Is Exempt From The Mississippi Public Records Act; To Provide Penalties For Officers Who Fail To Adhere To The Retention Requirement Or Intentionally Interfere With A Body-worn Camera; To Provide That All Recorded Data Is Under The Exclusive Control Of The Law Enforcement Agency; To Require Annual Training For Officers Assigned To Wear Cameras; To Specify What Is Included In The Body-worn Camera Training; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB635/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0635.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":913012,"bill_number":"SB2303","title":"Felony conviction; revise expunction of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Expunction Of Certain Felony Convictions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2303/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2303.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":913013,"bill_number":"SB2247","title":"Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Program; revise comprehensive investment plan and investment options for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-155-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Program By Revising The Comprehensive Investment Plan And Investment Policies To Be Utilized By The Board Of Directors Of The College Savings Plans Of Mississippi Trust Funds In Its Administration Of The Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Trust Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2247/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2247.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":913015,"bill_number":"HB775","title":"Judges; provide additional judge for Seventh Circuit Court District.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 9-7-23 And 9-7-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Five Judges In The Seventh Circuit Court District; To Revise The Subdistricts Of The Seventh Circuit Court District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB775/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0775.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":913017,"bill_number":"HB671","title":"Property exempt from seizure; expand exemption for cash on hand to include funds in a financial institution account.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 85-3-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Exemption From Seizure Under Execution Or Attachment For Cash On Hand To Include Funds Contained In A Checking Or Savings Account With A Bank, Savings And Loan Association, Savings Bank, Credit Union Or Other Financial Institution; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB671/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0671.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":913018,"bill_number":"SB2306","title":"Bail bondsmen; remove prohibition from acting as a personal surety agent in the writing of bail while licensed as limited surety agent.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-39-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Provision Prohibiting Any Bail Bondsman Licensed Under This Chapter From Acting As A Personal Surety Agent In The Writing Of Bail During A Period He Is Licensed As A Limited Surety Agent; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2306/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2306.xml","sponsor":"Videt Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":913019,"bill_number":"HB764","title":"City of Winona; authorize municipal law enforcement to use radar on certain portion of U.S. highway designated as a school zone.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Winona, Mississippi, To Designate A Certain Portion Of A Federal Highway Within The Corporate Limits Of The City As A School Zone And To Authorize The Use Of Radar Speed Detection Equipment Within Such School Zone; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB764/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0764.xml","sponsor":"Karl Oliver"},
{"bill_id":913021,"bill_number":"HB725","title":"Person appointed to intake unit by youth court judge; require to be employee of the county or municipality.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That When A Youth Court Judge Appoints An Individual To The Intake Unit Of The Youth Court Division, The Individual Shall Be An Employee Of The County Or Municipality; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB725/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0725.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":913022,"bill_number":"SC547","title":"Urge Congress to call Constitutional Convention to limit campaign spending.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Petitioning The United States Congress To Convene A Limited Convention For The Exclusive Purpose Of Proposing A Free And Fair Elections Amendment To The United States Constitution.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC547/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0547.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":913025,"bill_number":"HB818","title":"Equal pay for equal work; require for employees of opposite sex in the same work establishment.","description":"An Act To Provide That No Employer Shall Pay An Employee A Wage At A Rate Less Than The Rate At Which An Employee Of The Opposite Sex In The Same Establishment Is Paid For Equal Work On A Job, The Performance Of Which Requires Equal Skill, Effort And Responsibility, And Which Is Performed Under Similar Working Conditions; To Provide That An Employee May File A Petition In The Proper Circuit Court; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB818/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0818.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":913026,"bill_number":"HB780","title":"Circuit Court Districts; authorize an additional district attorney and criminal investigator for the 7th.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-31-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Number Of District Attorneys In Certain Circuit Court Districts; To Amend Section 25-31-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Additional Criminal Investigators In Certain Circuit Court Districts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB780/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0780.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":913027,"bill_number":"HB838","title":"Oakley Youth Development Center; require to have physical custody of a child within certain time frame once child is ordered to by youth court.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-605, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That When A Child Is Committed To The Oakley Youth Development Center By The Youth Court, The Child Shall Be In The Physical Custody Of Oakley Within Three Days Of The Committal; To Require Oakley Staff To Utilize The Mississippi Youth Court Information Delivery System (mycids) To Ascertain Information For A Child During The Admissions Process; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB838/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0838.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":913028,"bill_number":"HB816","title":"MS Tort Claims Board; authorize members to appoint designees.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 11-46-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Each Member Of The Tort Claims Board To Designate Another Person To Attend Board Meetings; To Provide That If Any Member Of The Board Appoints A Designee To Attend Meetings Of The Board On Their Behalf, They Shall Inform The Chairman Of The Board In Writing Of The Name And Contact Information Of Such Designee; To Provide That The Designee Of Any Member Of The Board Shall Be Enabled To Take All Action To Which The Person Designating Them Is Authorized To Under This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB816/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0816.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":913030,"bill_number":"HB872","title":"School accreditation; authorize SBE to approve certified teacher unit credits, to certain districts under certain circumstances.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-17-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commission On School Accreditation, Acting Through The State Board Of Education, To Authorize The Approval Of Certified Teacher Units, For Purposes Of Accreditation And Funding, To School Districts With A Reduced Number Of Certified Teaching Professionals In A School, Provided That A Certified Teaching Professional Is Placed In The Classroom With A Noncertified Teacher By The Department Of By The District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB872/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0872.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":913031,"bill_number":"SB2255","title":"Wards; court may order disbursement of funds under certain circumstances.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-13-211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Under Certain Circumstances When Money Is Owed To A Child It Must Be Placed On Deposit And Annual Accounting Will Be Waived; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2255/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2255.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":913032,"bill_number":"HB869","title":"\"Mississippi Student Safety Act\"; prevent certain student restraint and seclusion procedures in schools.","description":"An Act Entitled The \"mississippi Student Safety Act\"; To Prevent And Reduce The Use Of Certain Student Restraint And Seclusion Procedures In Public And Private Schools; To Provide Definitions; To Provide Minimum Standards To Prohibit School Personnel From Certain Actions; To Provide Standards For Use Of Exclusion Time-out; To Provide For A State Plan And To Provide Reporting Requirements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB869/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0869.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":913036,"bill_number":"HB661","title":"Mineral interests; revert to surface owner after certain period of time.","description":"An Act To Provide That Mineral Estates Separated From The Surface Estate Shall Revert To The Owner Of The Surface Estate After Twenty Years Of Nonproduction; To Define Nonproduction; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB661/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0661.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":913038,"bill_number":"HB697","title":"Department of Revenue; authorize to compromise and settle certain tax liabilities.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Commissioner Of Revenue To Develop Procedures For The Receipt And Consideration Of Offers To Compromise And Settle Finally Determined Tax Liabilities That Are Doubtful Claims; To Authorize The Commissioner Of Revenue To Enter Into An Agreement With A Taxpayer Under Which A Finally Determined Tax Liability That Is A Doubtful Claim Is Settled And Compromised; To Provide That If The Settlement Agreement Is Approved By The Governor, The Agreement Shall Be Binding And A Taxpayer's Liabilities For Taxes, Interest And Penalties Will Be Fully And Finally Compromised; To Provide That If The Commissioner Of Revenue Later Determines That The Taxpayer Misrepresented The Financial Condition Of The Taxpayer Or Any Property Belonging To The Taxpayer Or Other Person Liable For The Tax, All Compromised Liabilities May Be Reestablished; To Amend Section 31-19-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Doubtful Claim Is A Claim For A Finally Determined Tax Liability For Which A Notice Of Tax Lien Has Been Enrolled In The Uniform State Tax Lien Registry And For The Collection Of Which The Ordinary Process Of Law Has Been Ineffectual; To Amend Section 31-19-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Commissioner Of Revenue And The Department Of Revenue To Provide Certain Information Regarding Doubtful Claims To The Governor Or His Designated Representative; To Amend Sections 27-3-73, 27-7-83, 27-13-57 And 27-65-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB697/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0697.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":913040,"bill_number":"HB639","title":"Theft; revise penalty when employee gives away merchandise.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-23-99, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Penalty For The Giving Away Of Retail Merchandise By An Employee; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB639/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0639.xml","sponsor":"Patricia Willis"},
{"bill_id":913041,"bill_number":"HB645","title":"Back the Badge Act of 2017; create.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 99-19-301, 99-19-305 And 99-19-307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters And Emergency Medical Personnel In The Class Of Victims Where Offenses Are Subject To Enhanced Penalties, To Be Known As The Blue, Red And Med Lives Matter Act; To Protect Freedom Of Speech And The Freedom To Peaceably Assemble; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB645/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0645.xml","sponsor":"Alex Monsour"},
{"bill_id":913044,"bill_number":"SB2235","title":"Assistant teachers; increase salaries for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-21-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Annual Salaries For Assistant Teachers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2235/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2235.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":913045,"bill_number":"HB777","title":"Chancellor; provide one additional for the Tenth Chancery Court District.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-5-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide One Additional Chancellor For The Tenth Chancery Court District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB777/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0777.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":913046,"bill_number":"HB632","title":"Expunction; revise.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 21-23-7 And 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Expunction Of Certain Convictions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB632/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0632.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":913049,"bill_number":"SB2296","title":"Kennels; require permit and impose animal health standards.","description":"An Act To Create A License Requirement To Operate As A Pet Dealer Or To Operate A Kennel, Stable Or Animal Shelter; To Require The Commissioner Of Agriculture To Investigate Applicants And Issue Annual Licenses Where Required; To Require The Commissioner To Set Permit Fees; To Allow Fees To Differ Between Types Of Permit Holders; To Provide For A 100% Penalty For Late Application For A Permit Or Renewal Of A Permit; To Provide That Operating Without A License Is A Misdemeanor; To Provide For Enforcement; To Amend Section 69-1-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2296/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2296.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":913051,"bill_number":"HB770","title":"Weapons; prohibit discharge near petroleum products.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-37-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Discharge Of Firearms Near Property Where Petroleum Products Are Located; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB770/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0770.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":913053,"bill_number":"HB853","title":"Power of Attorney; revise to authorize parents to delegate for care and custody of a child.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-31-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Parent Or Parents To Delegate Powers Regarding Care And Custody Of A Child To An Attorney-in-fact Without A Child Welfare Agency; To Bring Forward Section 93-31-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Statutory Form Of Power Of Attorney To Delegate Parental Or Legal Authority; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB853/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0853.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":913055,"bill_number":"HB758","title":"Expunction; authorize only upon a showing of innocence based on reliable evidence.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 21-23-7, 41-29-150, 63-11-30, 99-15-57, 99-15-59 And 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Convictions May Be Expunged Only Upon A Showing Of Innocence Based On Reliable Evidence; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB758/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0758.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":913056,"bill_number":"HB866","title":"Statewide testing program; prohibit testing students in excess of three days during school year.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-16-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No Student Shall Be Tested Under The Statewide Testing Program For A Period Of Exceeding Three Days Within The Scheduled Three-week Testing Window Established By The State Department Of Education For The Administration Of Statewide Assessments In Any Given School Year; To Provide Exceptions When Students May Be Tested In Excess Of The Three Days Due To Required Grade Specific Assessments Or Required Assessment Re-administrations Due To Testing Irregularities And Violations; To Bring Forward Section 37-16-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; To Amend Section 37-16-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No School District Shall Administer Assessments In Excess Of Twenty Days During Any Scholastic Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB866/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0866.xml","sponsor":"Philip Gunn"},
{"bill_id":913057,"bill_number":"HB628","title":"Bail schedule for courts; create.","description":"An Act To Provide A Schedule Of Bail For Bailable Criminal Offenses; To Amend Sections 99-5-5, 99-5-13 And 99-5-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB628/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0628.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":913059,"bill_number":"SB2245","title":"Small Municipalities and Limited Population Counties Fund; authorize the issuance of g.o. bonds for in the amount of $10,000,000.00.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds In The Amount Of $10,000,000.00 To Provide Funds For The Small Municipalities And Limited Population Counties Fund; To Amend Section 57-1-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Portion Of The Proceeds Of Certain Bonds May Be Used By The Mississippi Development Authority To Reimburse Certain Costs Related To The Administration Of The Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2245/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2245.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":913061,"bill_number":"HB733","title":"Concealed firearm license; clarify prohibition for mentally incompetent.","description":"An Act To Provide That If A Court Adjudicates A Person As Mentally Incompetent Or Orders That A Person Be Committed To A Hospital, Mental Health Treatment Facility Or Other Institution Qualified To Provide Care And Treatment For Persons With Mental Illness, Then The Clerk Of Court Shall Notify The Department Of Public Safety Of Such Order; To Provide That If A Person Voluntarily Commits Himself Or Herself To Such A Hospital, Facility Or Institution, Then The Hospital, Facility Or Institution Shall Notify The Department Of Public Safety; To Provide That The Department May Use The Information Contained In The Notification Solely For Purposes Associated With Issuing, Denying, Suspending Or Revoking Such Person's License, Or Application For A License To Carry A Stun Gun, Concealed Pistol Or Concealed Revolver; To Provide That Records Associated With This Information Are Not Public; To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Require That The Department Maintain An Automated Listing Of Persons Who Are The Subject Of Such Notifications And Review The Listing As Necessary; To Bring Forward Section 97-37-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Amendment And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB733/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0733.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":913063,"bill_number":"HB666","title":"Consigned motor fuels; provide crime for theft of.","description":"An Act To Provide That It Is Unlawful To Take, Use, Sell Or Dispose Of Consigned Motor Fuels Without The Consent Of The Consignor; To Provide A Definition For Consigned Motor Fuels; To Require A Written Agreement Between Consignors And Consignees Of Motor Fuels That States Title To The Consigned Motor Fuels Is Vested In The Consignor; To Provide Penalties For The Theft Of Consigned Motor Fuels; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB666/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0666.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":913070,"bill_number":"HB713","title":"\"Scarlet Letter DUI License Plate Act\"; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"scarlet Letter Driving Under The Influence License Tag Act\"; To Amend Section 63-11-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Each Dui Offender Who Is Required To Have An Ignition Interlock Device To Also Obtain A Restricted License Tag On Each Vehicle With An Ignition Interlock Device; To Amend Section 63-11-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Design A Yellow License Plate With Red Letters Or Numbers To Be Used As A Restricted Dui License Tag; To Amend Section 63-1-46, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Reinstatement Fee For An Unrestricted License Tag; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB713/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0713.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":913072,"bill_number":"HB805","title":"Supreme Court; authorize to have original jurisdiction for claims seeking injunctive relief against the state.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-3-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Procedure For Complaints Filed Against The State Regarding The Constitutionality Of Legislative Enactments; To Provide For Appeals; To Amend Section 11-46-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB805/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0805.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":913073,"bill_number":"HB827","title":"DOC; authorize to transfer disruptive technical violation center offender to general population under certain circumstances.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-38.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department Of Corrections To Transfer A Disruptive Technical Violation Center Offender To The General Prison Population For The Remainder Of An Offender's Revocation Term; To Amend Sections 47-7-27 And 47-7-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB827/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0827.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":913076,"bill_number":"SB2238","title":"Financial institutions service providers; authorize Commissioner of Banking to examine.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 81-1-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Commissioner Of Banking And Consumer Finance To Examine Service Providers That Provide Certain Services To Mississippi Financial Institutions; To Provide That The Types Of Services Covered Under This Section Are Data Processing Services, Activities That Support Financial Services, Internet-related Services, And Activities Related To The Business Of Banking; To Provide That All Examination Reports And Related Information Authorized Under This Section Are Confidential To The Department Of Banking; To Authorize The Commissioner To Take Enforcement Actions Against Service Providers If The Commissioner Considers The Actions To Be Necessary Or Appropriate; To Provide That The Cost Of Any Examination Of A Service Provider Performed By The Department Shall Be Borne By The Service Provider; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2238/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2238.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":913077,"bill_number":"HB696","title":"Emerging Crops Fund; require MDA to increase amount provided to the MSFAC at Alcorn State University to $1,000,000.00.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 69-2-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Development Authority To Increase The Amount Of Funds From The Emerging Crops Fund Provided To The Mississippi Small Farm And Agribusiness Center At Alcorn State University To $1,000,000.00; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB696/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0696.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":913079,"bill_number":"HB611","title":"Motor vehicle police pursuit policies; require police and sheriffs' departments to develop and implement.","description":"An Act To Require County And Municipal Law Enforcement Agencies To Develop And Implement A Motor Vehicle Police Pursuit Policy By A Certain Date; To Provide Certain Criteria For The Policy; To Provide That If A Local Law Enforcement Agency Fails To Adopt A Policy, Then The Agency Shall Not Receive Certain Accreditation; To Provide That The Office Of Standards And Training Of The Department Of Public Safety Shall Determine Whether The Agencies Have Implemented A Policy; To Require The Department To Issue Certain Notice To The Agencies For Noncompliance; To Authorize The Department To Issue A Certificate Of Noncompliance To The Department Of Revenue To Withhold Certain Payments And Allocations That Would Otherwise Be Payable To A County Or Municipality Until Such Time That The Department Of Revenue Receives Written Notice Of The Cancellation Of A Certificate Of Noncompliance From The Department Of Public Safety; To Amend Sections 27-65-75, 27-5-101, 65-33-45 And 45-1-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB611/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0611.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":913080,"bill_number":"HB715","title":"Autopsy; consent must be obtained from deceased's relative before being performed.","description":"An Act To Provide That Before An Autopsy May Be Performed Upon The Body Of A Deceased Person, Written Consent To The Autopsy Must Be Obtained From A Person Who Is Related To The Deceased; To Amend Sections 41-37-9, 41-37-23, 41-61-65, 41-61-67, 47-5-151 And 99-41-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB715/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0715.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":913082,"bill_number":"HB669","title":"Legislature's \"doctor of the day\"; extend civil immunity to any licensed physician serving as.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-25-38, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Licensed Physician, Not Just A Retired Physician, Who Voluntarily Serves As \"doctor Of The Day\" For The Mississippi Legislature Shall Be Immune From Liability For Any Civil Action Arising Out Of Any Medical Care Or Treatment Provided While Rendering That Service; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB669/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0669.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":913083,"bill_number":"HB723","title":"Hate Crimes Law; revise application of.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 99-19-301, 99-19-303, 99-19-305 And 99-19-307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Application Of Provisions Of Law Providing For Enhanced Penalties For Crimes Committed For Discriminatory Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB723/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0723.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":913084,"bill_number":"HB699","title":"Department of Revenue; authorize to disclose certain taxpayer information to law enforcement entities.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 27-3-73, 27-7-83, 27-13-57 And 27-65-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Commissioner Of Revenue To Disclose Certain Taxpayer Information To Law Enforcement Officers Of The State Of Mississippi And The United States Without The Need For A Subpoena Or Proper Judicial Order; To Require The Commissioner Of Revenue To Establish Procedural Safeguards For Release Of Certain Information; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB699/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0699.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":913087,"bill_number":"SB2295","title":"Sheriff; may charge a vehicle impoundment fee.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 41-29-156, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Sheriff To Collect A Motor Vehicle Impoundment Fee When A Motor Vehicle Is Impounded By The Sheriff Because The Vehicle Was Being Used To Transport Illegal Drugs; To Provide For Deposit, Distribution And Use Of The Funds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2295/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2295.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":913088,"bill_number":"HB705","title":"License plates and decal fees; clarify that shall be deposited into the State General Fund.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-99, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That License Plates And Decal Fees Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund; To Amend Section 27-19-155, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Repeal Section 27-19-179, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Department Of Revenue License Tag Acquisition Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB705/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0705.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":913090,"bill_number":"HB819","title":"Women's Economic Security Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"women's Economic Security Act\"; To Establish The State Minimum Wage At Fifteen Dollars Per Hour; To Provide That Employers With Tipped Employees Are Exempt From The Requirement To Pay The State Minimum Wage; To Establish Guidelines For Employees Entitled To Overtime Pay; To Provide That No Employer Shall Pay An Employee A Wage At A Rate Less Than The Rate At Which An Employee Of The Opposite Sex In The Same Establishment Is Paid For Equal Work On A Job, The Performance Of Which Requires Equal Skill, Effort And Responsibility, And Which Is Performed Under Similar Working Conditions; To Provide That An Employee May File A Petition In The Proper Circuit Court; To Create The Mississippi Community College For Single Mothers Scholarship Grant; To Provide That The Mississippi Community College Board Shall Administer The Grant; To Provide The Criteria For Receiving The Grant; To Create The Mississippi Ihl For Single Mothers Scholarship Grant; To Provide That The Mississippi Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board Shall Administer The Grant; To Provide The Criteria For Receiving The Grant; To Amend Section 37-13-171, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Sex-related Education To Consist Of Any Medically Accurate Comprehensive Instruction Or Program; To Include Additional Required Teaching Components Of Abstinence-only And Abstinence-plus Education Curriculums; To Delete The Repealer On The Provision Of Law That Requires Each Local School Board To Adopt A Sex-related Education Policy To Implement Abstinence-only Or Abstinence-plus Education Into Its Local School District's Curriculum; To Amend Section 2, Chapter 507, Laws Of 2009, As Amended By Section 4, Chapter 430, Laws Of 2011, Which Establishes The Duties Of The Teen Pregnancy Prevention Task Force, By Deleting The Repealer; To Bring Forward Sections 7-7-204, 17-1-51, 23-15-239, 25-3-40, 37-7-307, 57-34-5, 85-3-4, 97-3-54.4 And 99-19-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB819/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0819.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":913091,"bill_number":"HB799","title":"Real property owners; revise standard of care owed to guests and invitees.","description":"An Act To Revise The Standard Of Care Owed By Property Owners To Guests And Business Invitees; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB799/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0799.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":913093,"bill_number":"HB647","title":"MS Blue Lives Matter Act; classify crimes against police officers as hate crimes.","description":"An Act To Create \"the Mississippi Blue Lives Matter Act\"; To Amend Sections 99-19-301, 99-19-305 And 99-19-307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters And Emergency Medical Personnel In The Class Of Victims Where Offenses Are Subject To Hate Crime Penalties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB647/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0647.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":913094,"bill_number":"HB778","title":"Victim Assistance Coordinator; authorize one additional for Seventh Circuit Court District.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-36-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize One Additional Victim Assistance Coordinator For The Seventh Circuit Court District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB778/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0778.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":913097,"bill_number":"HB619","title":"Suffrage; provide restoration upon meeting certain criteria.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Disqualified As An Elector By Reason Of Conviction Of An Offense Under Section 241, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, Shall Have His Right To Vote Restored Upon Completion Of Certain Prescribed Conditions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB619/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0619.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":913099,"bill_number":"HB688","title":"Sales tax; revise definition of terms \"retailer\", \"retail sale\" and \"doing business\" under.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"retailer\" Under The Sales Tax Law To Include A Person Who Facilitates The Sale Of Tangible Personal Property That Belongs To A Third Party; To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"retail Sale\" Under The Sales Tax Law To Include A Sale Made Or Facilitated By A Person Regularly Engaged In The Sale Or Facilitation Of Sales Of Tangible Personal Property; To Amend Section 27-65-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"doing Business\" Under The Sales Tax Law To Include Any Person Facilitating The Sale Of Tangible Personal Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB688/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0688.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":913101,"bill_number":"HB701","title":"Interstate commercial carriers motor fuel tax; define the term \"records\" for purposes of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-61-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"records\" For Purposes Of The Interstate Commercial Carriers Motor Fuel Tax; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB701/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0701.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":913102,"bill_number":"HB788","title":"Municipal courts; prohibit requirement that individuals have a photo I.D. to enter into such courts.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Any Municipal Court From Requiring Photo Identification From Any Individual Before The Individual May Enter Such Court; To Amend Section 21-23-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB788/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0788.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":913104,"bill_number":"HB806","title":"Nonprobate Transfers Law of Mississippi; create.","description":"An Act To Provide That Certain Provisions In Certain Written Instruments Are Deemed To Be Nontestamentary; To Create The Nonprobate Transfers Law Of Mississippi; To Provide Definitions For Such Law; To Provide That Nonprobate Transfers Are Not Subject To The Requirements Of A Will; To Provide That A Transferring Entity Acting As An Agent For Owner Is Subject To Nontransfer Law; To Provide Certain Circumstances When Provision For A Nonprobate Transfer Is A Matter Of Agreement Between The Owner And The Transferring Entity; To Provide The Obligation Of The Transferring Entity Resulting From Acceptance And Registration; To Provide The Effect Of A Beneficiary Designation Under Written Instrument Or Law; To Provide For The Delivery And Effect Of Assignments Effective On Death Of The Owner; To Provide For The Recording And Effect Of Deeds Effective On Death Of The Owner; To Provide The Procedure To Transfer Tangible Personal Property To Take Effect On Death Of The Owner; To Provide That The Transferor May Directly Transfer Property To A Transferee To Hold As Owner In Beneficiary Form; To Provide The Effect Of Registration Of Property, Including Accounts And Securities In Beneficiary Form; To Provide The Effect Of Beneficiary Designation On Ownership Of Property During Lifetime And At Death; To Provide For Revocation Or Change Of Beneficiaries Designation; To Provide That Agents May Not Make, Revoke Or Change Beneficiary Unless Document Establishes Agent's Right Or Court Order Authorizes; To Provide The Effect Of Property Designated For A Beneficiary If Lost, Destroyed, Damaged Or Involuntarily Converted During Owner's Lifetime; To Provide The Effect Of Collateral Conveyances Or Liens On Property Subject To Nonprobate Transfer; To Provide The Survival Requirements; To Provide That Beneficiary Designation Designating A Trustee Under Trust Is Not Invalid Because Trust Is Amendable Or Revocable; To Provide The Effect If Trust Is Revoked, Terminated Or Does Not Exist At Death Of Owner; To Provide For Lineal Descendant Substitutes; To Provide The Effect Of A Disclaimer; To Provide The Effect Of Marriage Dissolution Or Annulment; To Provide For Disqualification For Fraud, Duress And Undue Influence And Causing Owner's Death; To Provide The Effect Of Nonprobate Transfers On Omitted Spouse Or Child, After-born Child Or After-adopted Child; To Provide Nonprobate Transfer Rules; To Provide Protections To The Transferring Entity; To Provide The Rights Of Owners And Beneficiaries; To Provide The Rights Of Creditors; To Provide The Scope And Application Of The Law; To Provide The Jurisdiction Of The Chancery Court; To Provide The Beneficiary Designation Valid Under Law Of Another State Enforceable In Mississippi; To Provide The Effect Of Transfer Determined By Local Law Selected In Document Or Designation; To Provide When The Nonprobate Transfers Laws Will Be Effective; To Provide Recipients Of Recoverable Transfer To Pay Pro Rata Share Of All Property Received To Cover Statutory Allowances And Claims Due Estate, Enforced By Action For Accounting, Time Limitation; To Repeal Sections 91-21-1 Through 91-21-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Comprise The Mississippi Uniform Transfer-on-death Security Registration Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB806/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0806.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":913105,"bill_number":"SB2305","title":"Move Over Law; include rural mail carriers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-809, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require An Approaching Driver To Slow Down And Move Into The Left Lane To Allow A Rural Mail Carrier To Enter The Roadway In Safety And To Conform The Penalties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2305/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2305.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":913106,"bill_number":"HB739","title":"Ammunition; require record-keeping of sales for.","description":"An Act To Require Record-keeping Of Sales Of Pistol Or Rifle Cartridges; To Amend Section 97-37-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB739/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0739.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":913109,"bill_number":"SB2237","title":"Department of Corrections; provide for increase in annual compensation for correctional facility employees.","description":"An Act To Provide For An Increase In The Annual Compensation Of State Service Employees Of The Mississippi Department Of Corrections Who Work In The Correctional Facilities Under The Jurisdiction Of The Department; To Direct The Appropriation Of Funds Necessary To Provide The Salary Increases; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2237/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2237.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":913111,"bill_number":"SB2232","title":"Towing; limit charges.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 85-7-251, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Limit The Towing And Storage Charges For Vehicles Towed At The Direction Of A Law Enforcement Officer To Those Amounts Charged To Customers Generally; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2232/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2232.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":913112,"bill_number":"HB804","title":"Incompetent Defendants; revise provisions regarding determination of.","description":"An Act To Require The Mississippi State Hospital At Whitfield To Publish A List Of Psychiatrists And Psychologists Approved To Perform Mental Examinations Required To Determine Whether A Criminal Defendant Is Competent To Stand Trial; To Authorize Each Mississippi State Hospital To Enter Into Contracts With Psychiatrists And Psychologists For Purposes Of Performing Initial Mental Examinations On Criminal Defendants; To Provide That The Services Of The Contract Shall Include Any Mental Examinations Performed By The Psychiatrist Or Psychologist, The Required Report Of The Psychiatrist Or Psychologist And The Testimony Of The Psychiatrist Or Psychologist; To Amend Section 99-13-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That, In Each Case In Which A Mental Examination Is Ordered To Determine Competency Of A Defendant, Both Options Of Either A Psychiatrist Or Psychologist Be Offered; To Require That Each Initial Mental Examination That Is Performed By A Psychiatrist Or Psychologist Who Has Contracted With A Mississippi State Hospital For The Purposes Of Determining Competency Be Conducted In The Jail Or Facility In Which He Or She Is Being Held; To Require The Court To Order Confinement To A State Psychiatric Hospital Or Institution For Any Person Determined To Be Incompetent To Stand Trial; To Authorize Any Person Confine For Incompetency To Challenge The Determination; To Provide That Any Indigent Person Shall Have Counsel Appointed; To Amend Section 41-4-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Duties Of The Department Of Mental Health By Requiring A List Of Certain County Facilities Be Provided To The Administrative Office Of Courts To Be Provided To Judges In The State; To Amend Section 41-21-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Persons Who Have Been Ordered Committed And Have Awaited Admission In A County Facility For A Period Of More Than Thirty Days, Including Weekends, Shall Be Given Treatment In The County Facility By A Licensed Physician Or Shall Be Delivered To A State Treatment Facility That Is Certified By The State Department Of Mental Health; To Authorize The Judge Who Ordered The Initial Commitment To The County Facility To Retain Jurisdiction Until The Person Has Been Restored To Competency Or Determined Incompetent; To Amend Section 41-21-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Expand The Jurisdiction Of The Circuit Court In Relation To Persons Competency To Stand Trial; To Bring Forward Sections 35-5-31, 41-17-1, 41-21-83 And 41-21-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For Definitions And Provision Regarding Mental Examinations, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB804/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0804.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":913114,"bill_number":"SB2267","title":"Alcoholic beverages; reduce privilege tax for package retailer's permits for locations in cities with a population of 5,000 or less.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-71-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce The Privilege License Tax For Package Retailer's Permit Issued For Package Stores Located In Municipalities With A Population Of 5,000 Or Less According To The Latest Federal Decennial Census; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2267/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2267.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":913116,"bill_number":"HB851","title":"Sexual harassment; create a state cause of action.","description":"An Act To Create A Cause Of Action For Sexual Harassment In State Court; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB851/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0851.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":913117,"bill_number":"SB2285","title":"Deepwater Horizon Settlement funds; 95% to be deposited annually into Public Trust Tidelands Fund.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 27-103-302, 29-15-9 And 7-7-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That 95% Of The Deepwater Horizon Settlement Funds Received Annually By The State Of Mississippi Shall Be Deposited In The Public Trust Tidelands Fund To Be Expended On The Mississippi Gulf Coast As Provided By Law; To Provide That Tidelands Leases Shall Be Managed By The Secretary Of State; To Provide For The Distribution Of Annual Lease Rentals Of Tidelands And Submerged Lands; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2285/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2285.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":913120,"bill_number":"HB684","title":"Use tax; remove provision that makes a person liable for tax on a service.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-67-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Provision That Makes A Person Who Receives A Taxable Service Liable For The Use Tax Upon Such Service; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB684/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0684.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":913121,"bill_number":"HB757","title":"Capital murder; add first responders and emergency medical technician.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add The Killing Of An Emergency Medical Technician And A First Responder To The Capital Murder Provisions; To Amend Section 97-3-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Penalty For Certain Types Of Capital Murder; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB757/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0757.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":913123,"bill_number":"HB674","title":"Child support arrearage; require electronic house arrest for certain person found in contempt for.","description":"An Act To Provide That Certain Persons Found In Contempt For Failure To Pay Child Support And Imprisoned For Such Failure, Shall Be Brought Before The Court Within Twenty-four Hours Of Imprisonment To Assess The Amount Of Any Child Support Payments; To Require The Court To Determine Whether The Person Is Employed; To Require The Court To Enter An Order For Commitment For Electronic House Arrest For Any Person Who Is Employed; To Amend Sections 9-1-17, 9-5-87, 47-5-1003, 93-5-23 And 93-9-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Bring Forward Sections 47-5-1001, 47-5-1005, 47-5-1007, 47-5-1011, 47-5-1013 And 47-5-1014, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For Electronic Monitoring Devices, House Arrest And The Intensive Supervision Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB674/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0674.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":913124,"bill_number":"HB795","title":"Tort immunity; remove specific exemption when police action results in serious injury or death.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 11-46-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude Police Activities That Result In Serious Injury Or Death Of Another Person From The List Of Specified Circumstances From Which A Governmental Entity Is Exempt Liability; To Bring Forward Section 11-46-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB795/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0795.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":913126,"bill_number":"SB2286","title":"Health insurers; require to release certain claims data upon request of group policyholder.","description":"An Act To Provide That Every Health And Accident Insurance Issuer, Including A Health Maintenance Organization, Shall, Upon Request, Release To Each Group Policyholder Or Agent Of A Policy Holder Certain Claims Data; To Provide Immunity From Civil Liability To A Health And Accident Insurer That Provides Such Data; To Require Certification By A Plan Sponsor Before Receiving Protected Health Information; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2286/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2286.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":913127,"bill_number":"HB749","title":"Youth Court Law; revise certain provisions relating to certain custody orders and detention and shelter hearings.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Youth Court May Issue A Custody Order If There Is Probable Cause To Believe That A Child Is Abused Or Neglected Rather Than Endangered; To Amend Section 43-21-309, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Any Detention Or Shelter Hearing Be On The Record; To Amend Section 43-21-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Section; To Amend Section 9-21-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That When A Child Is Removed From A Home Due To Abuse Or Neglect, The Case Filing Form Utilized By The Administrative Office Of Courts Shall Provide Detailed Categories And Reasoning For The Removal And To Require Such Office To Develop Certain Recommendations, Which Are Submitted To The Legislature, That Create A Detailed Uniform System Of Reporting For Abused And Neglected Children; To Bring Forward Section 43-21-251, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertains To Youth Court Records, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB749/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0749.xml","sponsor":"Joel Bomgar"},
{"bill_id":913128,"bill_number":"SB2308","title":"Professional bail agent; premium, commission or fee shall be earned when bail bond is posted.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-39-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Premium, Commission Or Fee Charged By A Professional Bail Agent Shall Be Earned When The Bail Bond Is Posted And The Defendant Is Released On That Bail Bond; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2308/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2308.xml","sponsor":"Videt Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":913131,"bill_number":"HB678","title":"Chancery and circuit clerks; increase limit on compensation paid to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-1-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Limit On The Compensation For Chancery Clerks And Circuit Clerks; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB678/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0678.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":913136,"bill_number":"SB2241","title":"Medical examiners and deputy medical examiners; revise compensation of.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 41-61-59 And 41-61-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Compensation Paid To The County Medical Examiners, Deputy Medical Examiners And Deputy Medical Examiner Investigators; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2241/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2241.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":913137,"bill_number":"HB721","title":"Public schools; clarify authority of local law enforcement agencies to prevent and investigate crimes on the property of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-7-323, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Authority Of Local Law Enforcement Agencies And Their Sworn Law Enforcement Officers To Prevent And Investigate Criminal Activity And Violation Of Law On School Property In School Districts Wherein Such Agencies' Police Power Jurisdiction Lies; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB721/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0721.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":913138,"bill_number":"HB771","title":"Counties and municipal officers; provide procedure for removal if indicted for certain crimes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-5-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Public Officers Of A County Or Municipality May Be Removed From Their Position If They Are Indicted Of A Crime Related To Their Position Of Trust; To Provide That A Governing Body Afford The Public Official A Hearing To Determine Whether Removal Is Warranted; To Provide That If The Public Official Is Not Convicted They Shall Be Due Any Compensation That Would Have Otherwise Been Due To Them Had They Not Been Removed; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB771/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0771.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":913140,"bill_number":"HB790","title":"Mississippi Employment Protection Act; repeal.","description":"An Act To Repeal Sections 71-11-1 And 71-11-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Mississippi Employment Protection Act; To Amend Section 27-3-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 57-1-371 And 57-1-373, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Penalties Administered To Certain Entities For Hiring Illegal Immigrants, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB790/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0790.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":913142,"bill_number":"HB591","title":"\"Our Children's Health Impacts Our Future Law\"; enact to require parental acknowledgement of notice upon student enrollment.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-15-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Parent Or Legal Guardian Of A Child Enrolling In The Public Schools Of This State To Sign A Statement Acknowledging Receipt Of Notice Of Importance That The Child Receives A Medical And Dental Physical In Addition To The Need For Having Health Insurance Coverage; To Amend Section 37-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB591/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0591.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":913144,"bill_number":"HB732","title":"Recreational firearms; require to be stored in same manner as other firearms.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 97-37-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Persons Engaged In The Business Of Dealing Or Selling Firearms To Store Bb Guns And Compressed Air Recreational Firearms In The Same Manner; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB732/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0732.xml","sponsor":"Tyrone Ellis"},
{"bill_id":913146,"bill_number":"SB2264","title":"Annual teaching experience increments under MAEP; include teaching experience in postsecondary institutions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-151-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Teaching Experience In Community Colleges And Universities For The Purpose Of Calculating Annual Experience Increments Under The Mississippi Adequate Education Program (maep); And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2264/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2264.xml","sponsor":"Chris Massey"},
{"bill_id":913148,"bill_number":"HB744","title":"Shoplifting; revise penalties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-23-93, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Penalties For Shoplifting; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB744/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0744.xml","sponsor":"Randall Patterson"},
{"bill_id":913149,"bill_number":"HB641","title":"Car theft; revise penalties for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-17-42, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Car Theft Penalties; To Amend Section 99-19-401, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB641/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0641.xml","sponsor":"Patricia Willis"},
{"bill_id":913152,"bill_number":"HB640","title":"MS Blue Lives Matter Act; classify crimes against police officer as hate crimes.","description":"An Act To Create \"the Mississippi Blue Lives Matter Act\"; To Amend Sections 99-19-301, 99-19-305 And 99-19-307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters And Emergency Medical Personnel In The Class Of Victims Where Offenses Are Subject To Hate Crime Penalties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB640/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0640.xml","sponsor":"Patricia Willis"},
{"bill_id":913153,"bill_number":"HB706","title":"Insurance companies; revise laws regulating holding companies and credit for reinsurance, require risk and solvency assessments.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-6-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Terms \"group-wide Supervisor\" And \"internationally Active Insurance Group\" As Used In The Insurance Holding Company Act; To Amend Section 83-6-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No Domestic Insurer Shall Pay An Extraordinary Dividend Until The Commissioner Of Insurance Has Received Notice Of The Declaration And Has Not Disapproved The Payment; To Amend Section 83-6-24, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Filing Of A Preacquisition Notification With The Commissioner Of Insurance; To Create A New Code Section To Regulate Acquisitions Involving Insurers Not Otherwise Covered; To Amend Section 83-6-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Authority Of The Commissioner To Conduct A Financial Examination Of Registered Insurers Or Affiliates; To Create A New Code Section To Authorize The Commissioner Of Insurance To Participate In A Supervisory College With Other Insurance Regulators In Order To Assess The Business Strategy, Financial Position, Legal And Regulatory Position, Risk Exposure, Risk Management And Governance Processes, And As Part Of The Examination Of Individual Insurers; To Create A New Code Section To Authorize The Commissioner Of Insurance To Act As The Group-wide Supervisor For Any Internationally Active Insurance Group; To Amend Sections 83-19-151, 83-19-153 And 83-19-157, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Under The Credit For Insurance Act To Require More Comprehensive Regulation Of Reinsurance Agreements; To Create New Code Section 83-19-159, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Applicability Of The Act To Reinsurance Agreements; To Create The \"own Risk And Solvency Assessment Act\"; To Provide For The Purpose And Scope Of The Act; To Define Certain Terms Used In The Act; To Require Insurers To Conduct An Own Risk And Solvency Assessment And File With The Commissioner An Orsa Summary Report; To Provide Exemptions; To Require Certain Contents Of The Orsa Summary Report; To Require The Confidentiality Of Certain Documents, Materials Or Other Information In The Possession Of Or Control Of The Department Of Insurance That Are Obtained Under The Act; To Provide Sanctions For Failing To Timely File An Orsa Summary Report; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB706/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0706.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":913154,"bill_number":"HB741","title":"Death caused by law enforcement officer; require independent investigations of.","description":"An Act To Require Each Local Law Enforcement Agency To Adopt A Policy Regarding The Investigation Process Of Any Death Resulting From The Involvement Of An Officer Employed By The Law Enforcement Agency; To Provide That Such Policy Shall Be Provided To And Signed By All Law Enforcement Officers Employed By The Law Enforcement Agency To Acknowledge Receipt Of The Policy; To Provide That The Investigation Process Shall Be Conducted By Internal Affairs In A Transparent Manner That Avoids Any Appearance Of Any Conflict Of Interest; To Prescribe The Minimum Criteria To Be Contained In The Policy; To Provide That The Occurrence Of Certain Acts Shall Necessitate An Immediate Response To The Scene Of Incident And An Investigation Conducted By Internal Affairs; To Require The Investigator Conducting The Investigation To Provide A Complete Written Report To The Attorney General And The District Attorney Of The County In Which The Officer-involved Death Or Injury Occurred; To Provide That The Investigation Of Such Incidents Shall Not Exceed Six Months; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB741/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0741.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":913157,"bill_number":"HB857","title":"Public Utilities Regulatory Assessment; clarify amount and deposit into the State General Fund.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 77-3-87, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Amount Of The Public Utilities Regulatory Assessment Shall Not Exceed The Total Legislative Appropriation And That The Proceeds Of Such Assessment Shall Be Deposited Into The State Treasury For The Credit Of The General Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB857/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0857.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":913159,"bill_number":"HB870","title":"Appointed superintendents; require \"D\" and \"F\" districts to hire new appointees from \"A\", \"B\" or \"C\" districts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-9-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require School Boards In Districts With \"d\" And \"f\" Accountability Ratings To Only Appoint And Contract With Individuals For The Office Of Superintendent Who Have A Proven Record Of Success And Have Served In An Administrator's Capacity In An \"a,\" \"b\" Or \"c\" Rated District Or Equally Comparable Accredited Out-of-state District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB870/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0870.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":913160,"bill_number":"HB747","title":"MS Blue Lives Matter Act; classify crimes against police as hate crimes.","description":"An Act To Create \"the Mississippi Blue Lives Matter Act\"; To Amend Sections 99-19-301, 99-19-305 And 99-19-307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters And Emergency Medical Personnel In The Class Of Victims Where Offenses Are Subject To Hate Crime Penalties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB747/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0747.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":913162,"bill_number":"SB2297","title":"Mississippi Emergency Access Program; require agencies, organizations and vendors/contractors to participate in.","description":"An Act To Require Every Mississippi Governmental Agency, Nongovernmental Organization, Local Volunteer Organization, Media And Commercial Vendor/contractor To Participate In The Mississippi Emergency Access Program For Reentry And Transit Into An Established Disaster Area; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2297/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2297.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":913164,"bill_number":"HB825","title":"Sex offenders who have committed a registration violation; revise time period that such offenders must be electronically monitored by DOC.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-33-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Sex Offender Who Has Been Convicted And Incarcerated Due To A Registration Violation Shall Be Electronically Monitored By The Department Of Corrections For Any Period Of Supervised Probation, Post-release Supervision Or Parole Of Such Offender; To Provide That The Department Shall No Longer Monitor The Offender For A Period Computed By Subtracting The Time The Offender Spent In Actual Incarceration From The Five-year Maximum Imprisonment For The Registration Violation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB825/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0825.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":913165,"bill_number":"HB586","title":"Compulsory School Attendance Law; rename as the \"Kindergarten Increases Diplomas (KIDs) Act\" and lower compulsory age to five years.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The \"mississippi Compulsory School Attendance Law\" May Be Referred To As The \"kindergarten Increases Diplomas (kids) Act\" To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"compulsory-school-age Child\" To Include Children Who Attain The Age Of Five Years Before September 1 Under The Compulsory School Attendance Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB586/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0586.xml","sponsor":"Debra Gibbs"},
{"bill_id":913168,"bill_number":"SB2288","title":"Taxation; revise requirements for aerospace industry tax exemptions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-113-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Requirements That A Business Enterprise Operating A Facility That Manufactures Or Assembles Products For The Aerospace Industry Must Meet To Qualify For Certain Tax Exemptions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2288/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2288.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":913169,"bill_number":"SB2284","title":"Gulf Coast Restoration Fund; establish board of trustees to approve expenditures.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-103-302, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Deposit Into The State Treasury Of Certain Funds Received By Or On Behalf Of The State Of Mississippi Through A Negotiated Settlement For Economic Damages In Connection With The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill; To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Designated As The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund; To Provide That 100% Of The Monies In The Special Fund Shall Be Used By The Department Of Marine Resources, Upon Appropriation By The Legislature, Based Upon The Recommendation Of The Board Of Trustees Of The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund To Provide Assistance To Entities On The Mississippi Gulf Coast For The Purpose Of Promoting Ecological Habitat, Promoting Economic Development And Overall Community Benefit; To Create The Board Of Trustees Of The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund; To Provide For The Composition Of The Board Of Trustees; To Provide That The Board Of Trustees Of The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund Shall Review Applications For Assistance Under This Act And Make Recommendations For Assistance To The Department Of Marine Resources; To Require Request For Proposals (rfps) For Expenditures From The Special Fund To Be Approved By The Personal Service Contract Review Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2284/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2284.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":913170,"bill_number":"HB754","title":"Mississippi Blue Lives Matter Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create \"the Mississippi Blue Lives Matter Act\"; To Amend Sections 99-19-301, 99-19-305 And 99-19-307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters And Emergency Medical Personnel In The Class Of Victims Where Offenses Are Subject To Hate Crime Penalties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB754/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0754.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":913171,"bill_number":"HB625","title":"Crimes of violence; expand types of burglary that are included in.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Types Of Burglary Crimes That Are Included In The List Of Crimes Of Violence; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB625/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0625.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":913173,"bill_number":"HB605","title":"Dept. of Child Protection Services; transfer of DHS functions to shall be completed by Jan. 1, 2018.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 43-26-1, 25-9-120, 25-9-127, 25-53-1 And 25-53-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Transfer Of The Functions Of The Office Of Family And Children's Services From The Department Of Human Services To The Department Of Child Protection Services Shall Be Completed By January 1, 2018; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB605/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0605.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":913174,"bill_number":"HB646","title":"Crimes against police officers; increase penalties and include as a hate crime.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 97-3-7, 97-3-21, 97-3-87 And 97-3-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Penalties For Crimes Against Police Officers; To Amend Sections 99-19-301, 99-19-305 And 99-19-307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters And Emergency Medical Personnel In The Class Of Victims Where Offenses Are Subject To Hate Crime Penalties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB646/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0646.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":913176,"bill_number":"HB648","title":"Notification of parole hearing; revise certain provision regarding.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Parole Board To Waive The Notification Requirement For A Parole Hearing If There Is No Registered Victim On File; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB648/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0648.xml","sponsor":"Joel Bomgar"},
{"bill_id":913180,"bill_number":"SB2309","title":"Campaign funds; prohibit personal use of.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Personal Use Of Campaign Contributions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2309/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2309.xml","sponsor":"Bill Stone"},
{"bill_id":913181,"bill_number":"HB784","title":"Marriage license; require previously married applicant to provide certified copy of divorce or annulment when applying for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If Either Of The Parties Applying For A Marriage License Has Been Previously Married And The Former Spouse Of The Party Is Still Living Or It Is Unknown Whether The Former Spouse Is Still Living, The Applicant Shall Provide A Certified Copy Of The Decree Of Divorce Or Annulment Of The Party Along With The Application; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB784/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0784.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":913182,"bill_number":"HB704","title":"Chickasawhay Natural Gas District; provide board members per diem for continuing education training.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 77-15-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Board Members Of The Chickasawhay Natural Gas District With Per Diem Compensation For Each Day Occupied With Continuing Education Training; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB704/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0704.xml","sponsor":"Shane Barnett"},
{"bill_id":913184,"bill_number":"HB846","title":"Marriage; provide that certain persons shall not be required to officiate if such action would violate a sincerely held religious belief.","description":"An Act To Provide That Religious Organizations, Clergy, Ministers And Certain Individuals Shall Not Be Required To Officiate Any Marriage Or Provide Services If That Action Would Cause The Organization Or Individual To Violate A Sincerely Held Religious Belief; To Provide That The Refusal To Solemnize Any Marriage Or Provide Services Based On A Religious Belief Is Not The Basis For A Civil Or Criminal Cause Of Action And Protected Organizations Or Individuals Shall Not Be Penalized Or Have Benefits Withheld For Refusing Such Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB846/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0846.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":913186,"bill_number":"SB2243","title":"Mississippi Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund; establish and authorize Mississippi Home Corporation to administer.","description":"An Act To Establish The Mississippi Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund; To Create Section 43-33-801, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Certain Terms Related To The Housing Opportunity Fund; To Create Section 43-33-803, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish And Provide For The Administration Of The Housing Opportunity Fund; To Create Section 43-33-805, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Mississippi Home Corporation To Implement And Administer The Housing Opportunity Fund; To Create Section 43-33-807, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish The Mississippi Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Council; To Create Section 43-33-809, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Percentage Of Funding Available To Certain Persons Or To Certain Activities; To Create Section 43-33-811, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish Minimum Affordability Periods For Applicants; To Create Section 43-33-813, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Minimum Standards For The Housing Opportunity Fund Application Process; To Create Section 43-33-815, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Mississippi Home Corporation To Administer The Housing Opportunity Fund In Compliance With State And Federal Housing Programs; To Impose A Fee On Each Entry By Customers To Businesses That Provide Nude Entertainment For An Audience Of Two Or More Individuals; To Provide That Revenue Collected From Such Fee Shall Be Deposited Into The Mississippi Affordable Housing Trust Fund; To Authorize The Governing Authority Of A Municipality To Establish And Operate A Municipal Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2243/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2243.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":913187,"bill_number":"HB654","title":"MS Home Corporation Act; include sexual orientation and gender identity as prohibited forms of discrimination under.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-33-723, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Sexual Orientation And Gender Identity As Forms Of Discrimination Prohibited In Connection With Housing Developments And Eligible Loans Under The Mississippi Home Corporation Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB654/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0654.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":913189,"bill_number":"SB2275","title":"Annual reports of state agencies; require to be published on the Transparency Mississippi website.","description":"An Act To Create Section 27-104-167, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Annual Report Required To Be Prepared By Each Agency, Board, Commission, Department And Institution, Supported In Whole Or In Part By The State, Shall Be Published On The Transparency Mississippi Website Maintained By The Department Of Finance And Administration; To Amend Section 27-101-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2275/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2275.xml","sponsor":"John Polk"},
{"bill_id":913191,"bill_number":"HB774","title":"Contractors; require to have state tax identification number and workers' compensation insurance when bidding on public projects.","description":"An Act To Require A Contractor Who Submits A Bid On A Public Project Under The Bidding Laws Of This State To Have A State Tax Identification Number And Workers' Compensation Insurance Which Covers All Employees Of The Contractor; To Require The Contractor To Show Proof Of Those Required Documents Upon Request; To Provide Penalties For Those Who Fail To Possess Those Documents; To Provide Fines For Those Who Misclassify Employees For Purposes Of Affecting Procedures And Payments Under Workers' Compensation Or Unemployment Insurance; To Require Certain Agencies To Work Together To Investigate Violations Of This Act; To Amend Section 71-3-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB774/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0774.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":913192,"bill_number":"HB694","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; revise distribution of fees from issuance of tags to members of the Mississippi Association of Realtors.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of Aunt Joyce's Kids; To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The Home Of Grace; To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The Cure Sickle Cell Foundation; To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The Memphis Grizzlies Professional Basketball Team; To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags For Supporters Of The Natchez-adams School District; To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive License Tags To Persons Who Are Veterans Of Service In The Armed Forces Of The United States And Rated As Having Service-connected Disability By The United States Department Of Veterans Affairs, But Not Rated As Having One Hundred Percent Permanent Service-connected Disability By Such Department; To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of Saint Patrick Catholic School In Harrison County, Mississippi; To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The Quality Deer Management Association; To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The Mississippi Aquarium; To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of Wildlife Refuges; To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Persons Who Are Recipients Of The Combat Infantryman Badge; To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Persons Who Served In Combat In The United States Armed Forces; To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The Chris Mcdill Grey Matters Scholarship Fund; To Prescribe An Additional Fee For The Issuance Of Such License Tags; To Provide For The Distribution Of The Additional Fees Collected; To Amend Section 27-19-56.32, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reauthorize The Distinctive Lions Of Mississippi Motor Vehicle License Tag, To Provide That The Distinctive Tags May Be Issued To Supporters As Well As Members Of The Lions Of Mississippi, And To Revise The Distribution Of Fees Collected From The Issuance Of Such Tag; To Amend Section 27-19-56.72, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Distribution Of Fees Collected From The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Members Of The Mississippi Association Of Realtors; To Amend Section 27-19-56.22, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Distribution Of Fees Collected From Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags Issued To Members Of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; To Amend Section 27-19-56.436, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Issuance Of The \"one Coast\" Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tag, To Provide That The Mississippi Gulf Coast Regional Convention And Visitors Bureau Will Be The Entity To Work With The Department Of Revenue On The Design Of The Distinctive License Tag; To Provide That The \"one Coast\" Logo Shall Be Featured Prominently On The Distinctive License Tag; To Revise The Distribution Of Fees Collected From The Issuance Of The Distinctive License Tag; To Amend Section 27-19-56.321, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reauthorize The Distinctive Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Motor Vehicle License Tags; To Amend Section 27-19-56.287, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reauthorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of East Central Attendance Center In Jackson County; To Amend Section 27-19-56.369, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reauthorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The Pass Christian School District; To Revise The Distribution Of Fees Collected From The Issuance Of Such Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags; To Amend Section 27-19-56.432, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Distinctive License Tags For The Blue Knights? International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, Inc., May Be Issued Only To Members Of Such Club; To Amend Section 57-19-56.108, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Period Of Time That The Requirements For Issuance Of The Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags For Supporters Of Rotary International May Be Met; To Amend Section 27-19-56.7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reauthorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags Displaying The Emblem Of A Public Community College Or Junior College In This State; To Amend Section 27-19-56.287, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reauthorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The Booneville School District; To Amend Section 27-19-56.388, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reauthorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags Commemorating The City Of Marks, Mississippi, As The Home Of \"the Mule Train\"; To Amend Section 27-19-56.76, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Fee Charged For The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The Mississippi Nurses Foundation; To Amend Section 27-19-56.91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Fee Charged For The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The Blair E. Batson Hospital For Children; To Amend Section 27-19-56.106, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Distribution Of Fees Collected From The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The Homebuilders Association Of Mississippi; To Amend Section 27-19-56.82, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The Sons Of Confederate Veterans, To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motorcycle License Tags To Such Persons; To Amend Sections 27-19-47, 27-19-47.1 And 27-19-47.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorize The Issuance Of Special License Plates For Antique Automobiles, Motorcycles And Pickup Trucks, To Allow A Person Eligible For Such A License Plate To Select A Combination Of Letters Of The Alphabet And Numbers To Appear On The Plate; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB694/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0694.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":913194,"bill_number":"HB650","title":"Insurance fraud; provide civil immunity for certain reporting when done in good faith.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 7-5-307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Insurers And Other Persons Who Report Insurance Fraud Are Immune From Civil Liability If The Reporting Is Made In Good Faith; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB650/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0650.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":913195,"bill_number":"HB815","title":"Mississippi Real Estate Commission; extend repealer on powers and duties relating to home inspections.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 73-60-1, 73-60-3, 73-60-7, 73-60-23, 73-60-29 And 73-60-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Certain Powers And Duties Of The Mississippi Real Estate Commission Which Previously Were Exercised By The Home Inspector Regulatory Board Before It Was Abolished; To Amend Section 8, Chapter 442, Laws Of 2013, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On Those Statutes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB815/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0815.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":913196,"bill_number":"HB812","title":"Civil Asset Forfeiture; revise regulations regarding.","description":"An Act To Require The Mississippi Bureau Of Narcotics To Establish And Maintain A Searchable Public Website Which Includes Certain Information Regarding Property That Is Seized By A Law Enforcement Agency; To Provide That Each Seizing Law Enforcement Agency Shall Provide The Applicable Information Required By This Act To The District Attorney; To Require Each District Attorney To Upload The Applicable Information Required By This Act To The Mississippi Bureau Of Narcotics Website; To Require The Website To Be Designed In A Manner That Allows The Information To Be Uploaded To The Website; To Outline The Information Required To Be Uploaded To The Website; To Provide That The Website Shall Be Created And Functional No More Than 12 Months From The Date That The Legislature Appropriates Sufficient Funds For Such Purposes; To Provide A Required Time Period For A Seizing Law Enforcement Agency To Provide The Applicable Information To The District Attorney Of The County In Which The Property Was Seized; To Provide The Time Period Required For A District Attorney To Upload The Required Information On The Website; To Authorize The Commander Of A Multijurisdictional Taskforce To Appoint One Agency To Report Its Seizures To The District Attorney Of The County In Which The Property Was Seized; To Provide The Definition For Law Enforcement Agency; To Provide That Failure To Substantially Comply With This Act Shall Disqualify The Seizing Law Enforcement Agency From Applying For Or Receiving Federal Or State Grants; To Require The Seizing Law Enforcement Agency To Request The District Attorney Of The County In Which The Property Is Seized Or The Mississippi Bureau Of Narcotics To Prosecute Cases Involving Seized Property; To Amend Section 41-29-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Procedure For Obtaining A Seizure Warrant; To Require The Seizing Law Enforcement Agency To Obtain A Seizure Warrant From A Circuit Or County Judge Having Jurisdiction Within 72 Hours Of Any Seizure; To Amend Sections 41-29-157, 41-29-176, 41-29-177, 41-29-183 And 41-29-179, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB812/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0812.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":913197,"bill_number":"SB2242","title":"Statute of limitation; eliminate for all sex crimes.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Heinous Crimes Act; To Amend Section 99-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Eliminate The Statute Of Limitation On All Sex Crimes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2242/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2242.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":913201,"bill_number":"HB874","title":"Appointed superintendents; require school boards to recruit those who served in \"A\" or \"B\" districts to serve as.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-9-13 And 37-9-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Selection And Employment Of School Superintendents To Require School Boards To Only Appoint And Contract With Individuals For The Office Of Superintendent Who Have Served In An \"a\" Or \"b\" Rated District Or Equally Comparable Accredited Out Of State District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB874/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0874.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":913202,"bill_number":"HB708","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; revise distribution of fees collected from issuance to members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-56.22, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Distribution Of Fees Collected From Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags Issued To Members Of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB708/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0708.xml","sponsor":"Willie Perkins"},
{"bill_id":913203,"bill_number":"HB683","title":"Income tax; authorize counties and municipalities to collect certain debts by setoff against the debtor's income tax refund.","description":"An Act To Enact The \"local Government Debt Collection Setoff Act\"; To Authorize Counties And Municipalities To Submit Certain Debts Owed To Them To The Department Of Revenue For Collection Through A Setoff Against The Debtors' Mississippi Income Tax Refund; To Provide That The Counties And Municipalities Shall Utilize The Mississippi Association Of Supervisors Or The Mississippi Municipal League, As Appropriate, As Their Agents In Utilizing This Procedure; To Provide The Amount Of The Debt And Income Tax Refunds To Which This Act Applies; To Provide For Notice To The Debtor And An Opportunity For The Debtor To Contest And Appeal The Setoff; To Provide For The Duties Of The Department Of Revenue Under This Act; To Impose A Collection Assistance Fee On Each Debt Collected Under This Act; To Authorize The Exchange Of Information Between The Department Of Revenue, Local Government And Their Member Organizations That Is Necessary To Accomplish And Effectuate The Intent Of This Act; To Provide That Information Obtained From The Department Of Revenue Shall Retain Its Confidentiality And To Provide Penalties For The Unlawful Disclosure Of Such Information; To Amend Section 27-7-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB683/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0683.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":913205,"bill_number":"SB2272","title":"\"Meet My Mississippi\"; designate as official state poem.","description":"An Act To Create A New Code Section To Be Codified As Section 3-3-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate \"meet My Mississippi\" As The Official State Poem; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2272/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2272.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":913207,"bill_number":"SB2268","title":"Railroad right-of-way; unlawful to enter and remain upon without the permission of the owner or operator of the railroad.","description":"An Act To Provide That It Shall Be Unlawful For A Person To Enter And Remain Upon The Right-of-way Of A Railroad Without The Permission Of The Owner Or Operator Of The Railroad Or Without Authority Otherwise Granted By Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2268/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2268.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":913208,"bill_number":"HB685","title":"Income tax; interest on overpayments begins to run on certain dates regardless of whether it is shown on the return.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-315, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Interest On Overpayments Of Income Taxes Begins To Accrue 90 Days After Certain Actions Are Taken Regarding The Overpayment Regardless Of Whether The Overpayment Is Shown On The Return, The Amended Return Or Any Other Form Of Claim For Refund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB685/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0685.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":913211,"bill_number":"HB664","title":"Dentists; provide immunity for if necessary medical services are provided without expectation of payment.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-25-38, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Dentists In The Provision Of Law That Regulates Immunity For Medical Professionals Who Provide Necessary Medical Or Health Services Without Expectation Of Payment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB664/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0664.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":913212,"bill_number":"HB766","title":"Student expulsions; require mandatory reporting of to the State Dept. of Ed.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-15-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Department Of Education To Develop A Central Reporting System To Be Used By School Districts For The Mandatory Reporting Of Expulsion To The Department; To Remove The Prohibition On The Availability Of Information Relating To Student Expulsion To The General Public; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB766/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0766.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":913213,"bill_number":"SB2310","title":"Appraisal management companies; prohibit criminal background checks as condition of employment for.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Registered Appraisal Management Companies From Requiring A Criminal Background Check As A Condition Of Employment And To Accept In Lieu Thereof A New License Or Renewal Issued By The Mississippi Real Estate Appraiser Licensing And Certification Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2310/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2310.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":913214,"bill_number":"HB834","title":"Dept. of Corrections; revise notification time frame given to certain local law enforcement when an offender is to be released from custody of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-177, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce From At Least 15 Days To 48 Hours The Notice Of Release That The Department Of Corrections Must Give To Local Law Enforcement When An Offender Is Being Released From Custody; To Amend Section 47-7-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB834/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0834.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":913217,"bill_number":"HB667","title":"Child support; provide credit to noncustodial parent.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-11-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Court To Reduce A Noncustodial Parent's Liabilities In An Amount Equal To The Value Of Any Support Given To The Custodial Parent Before Commencement Of The Child Support Action; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB667/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0667.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":913219,"bill_number":"HB624","title":"Burglary; enhanced penalties for repeat offenders.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-17-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Enhanced Penalties For A Second And Third Or Subsequent Offense Of Burglary; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB624/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0624.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":913220,"bill_number":"HB627","title":"Employment Protection Act; revise and authorize law enforcement to request presentation of certain identification.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 71-11-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Employment Protection Act To Conform With Federal Law And Regulations Regarding The Hiring Of Unauthorized Aliens; To Authorize Law Enforcement Officers To Request Presentation Of Certain Identification; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB627/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0627.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":913223,"bill_number":"HB823","title":"Unemployment benefits; increase individual's weekly benefit amount to $40.00.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 71-5-503, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase An Individual's Weekly Benefit Amount To Forty Dollars; To Bring Forward Section 71-5-505, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB823/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0823.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":913224,"bill_number":"HB649","title":"Mississippi Data Management Working Group; create.","description":"An Act To Declare State Policy With Respect To Managing Data As A Strategic Asset; To Create The Mississippi Data Management Working Group; To Provide That The Mississippi Data Management Working Group Shall Be Responsible For Studying State Agency Data Sources; To Establish The Membership And Reporting Requirements Of The Mississippi Data Management Working Group; To Provide The Date Of Repeal For The Mississippi Data Management Working Group; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB649/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0649.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":913225,"bill_number":"SB2301","title":"Health care insurance; no person, employer or health care provider shall be required to participate in any health care plan.","description":"An Act To Provide That No Person, Employer Or Health Care Provider Shall Be Required To Participate In Any Health Care Services Payment System; To Permit A Person Or Employer To Pay Directly For Lawful Health Care Services And To Permit A Health Care Provider To Accept Direct Payment From A Person Or Employer For Lawful Health Care Services; To Provide That The Purchase Or Sale Of Health Insurance Shall Not Be Prohibited By Law Or Rule; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2301/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2301.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":913226,"bill_number":"HB594","title":"Reports of suspected abuse; require persons who make to DHS to give their name and contact information.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 43-21-353 And 43-47-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Persons Who Make Reports To The Department Of Human Services About The Suspected Neglect Or Abuse Of A Child Or The Suspected Abuse, Neglect Or Exploitation Of A Vulnerable Person To Provide Their Name, Address And Telephone Number To The Department; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB594/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0594.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":913230,"bill_number":"HB599","title":"Vocational education; provide additional funding to school districts demonstrating needed enhancements for.","description":"An Act To Establish A Program In The State Department Of Education To Make Funding Available To School Districts For The Purpose Of Enhancing Vocational Education Programs In The Public School System; To Specify Certain Information That Must Be Included In A School District's Application For An Allocation Of Funds Under The Program; To Require The State Board Of Education To Adopt Rules And Regulations Governing The Application Process; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The State Department Of Education To Make Funding Available To School Districts For The Purpose Of Enhancing Vocational Education Programs In The Public School System; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB599/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0599.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":913231,"bill_number":"HB606","title":"Pain management facilities; provide for licensure of.","description":"An Act To Provide For The Licensure Of Pain Management Facilities By The State Department Of Health And The State Board Of Medical Licensure; To Require That Pain Management Facilities Be Owned By A Physician Who Has A Full And Active License To Practice Medicine; To Require That One Of The Owners Be Physically Present Practicing Medicine In The Facility For At Least Fifty Percent Of The Time That Patients Are Present In The Facility; To Require That The Physician Who Is Practicing In The Facility Must Hold Board Certification In Certain Pain Management Subspecialties; To Provide That A Pain Management Facility Shall Accept Private Health Insurance As One Of The Facility's Allowable Forms Of Payment For Goods Or Services Provided; To Provide That If The Pain Management Facility Is Operating Under A License Issued By The State Department Of Health, The Department Shall Include And Enforce The Provisions Of This Act As Additional Conditions Of That Licensure; To Provide That If The Pain Management Facility Is Operating As The Private Office Or Clinic Of A Physician, The State Board Of Medical Licensure Shall Enforce The Provisions Of This Act; To Provide A Penalty For Violations Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB606/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0606.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":913234,"bill_number":"SB2271","title":"Hunting & fishing; waive for veterans with certain disabilities when participating in certain events.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-7-5 And 49-7-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Certain Honorably Discharged Veterans With A Combat-related Disability From Certain Hunting And Fishing License Requirements When Participating In A Special Hunt, Fishing Trip Or Other Outdoor Recreational Event That Is Available Only To Such Persons; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2271/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2271.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":913236,"bill_number":"HB724","title":"Youth court jurisdiction; revise age that court has jurisdiction over a child who commits an offense.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Youth Court Shall Not Have Jurisdiction Over Offenses Committed By A Child That Is 19 Years Of Age Rather Than 18 Years Of Age; To Amend Section 43-21-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Terms \"child\" And \"youth\" In The Youth Court Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB724/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0724.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":913238,"bill_number":"SB2294","title":"Lottery; create and use proceeds to fund Vision 21 projects and for maintenance of state maintained highways.","description":"An Act To Create A State Lottery; To Provide That The State Lottery Shall Be Administered By The Mississippi Gaming Commission; To Provide The Powers And Duties Of The Mississippi Gaming Commission Regarding The State Lottery; To Provide For The Disposition Of Proceeds Received From The Sale Of Lottery Tickets; To Create The \"vision 21 Construction Supplement Fund\" And To Provide That 75% Of The Net Proceeds Collected From The Sale Of Lottery Tickets Shall Be Deposited Into Such Fund To Be Used Exclusively For The Completion Of Projects In The Vision 21 Program; To Create The State Highway Maintenance Fund Into Which 25% Of The Net Proceeds Collected From The Sale Of Lottery Tickets Shall Be Deposited Into Such Fund To Be Used Exclusively For The Maintenance Of State Maintained Highways; To Provide That Upon Completion Of All The Projects In The Vision 21 Program, 50% Of The Net Proceeds Collected From The Sale Of Lottery Tickets Shall Be Deposited In The State General Fund And 50% Of The Net Proceeds Collected From The Sale Of Lottery Tickets Shall Be Deposited Into The State Highway Maintenance Fund; To Amend Sections 67-1-71, 75-76-3, 75-76-5, 97-33-9, 97-33-11, 97-33-13, 97-33-21, 97-33-23, 97-33-31, 97-33-33, 97-33-35, 97-33-37, 97-33-39, 97-33-41, 97-33-43, 97-33-45, 97-33-47 And 97-33-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation The Sale Of Lottery Tickets; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2294/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2294.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":913240,"bill_number":"HB689","title":"Fuel tax; increase maximum amount of bond that is required to be posted by distributors of gasoline and special fuel.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 27-55-7 And 27-55-507, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Maximum Amount Of Bond That Is Required To Be Posted By Distributors Of Gasoline And Special Fuel; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB689/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0689.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":913242,"bill_number":"SB2304","title":"Drug courts; amend criteria for participation in.","description":"An Act To Provide That A Conviction For Burglary Of A Dwelling Is Not A Crime Of Violence For Purposes Of Determining An Offender's Eligibility For A Drug Court Program; To Amend Sections 9-23-5 And 9-23-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2304/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2304.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":913243,"bill_number":"HB731","title":"Firearms; revise limits placed on counties and municipalities to regulate.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-9-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Limitations Placed On Counties And Municipalities To Regulate The Carrying Of Firearms; To Amend Section 97-37-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Authority Of A Concealed License Holder To Enter Certain Buildings; To Bring Forward Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Firearms Permits, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB731/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0731.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":913244,"bill_number":"HB843","title":"Landlord-tenant law; revise certain provisions related to the nonpayment of rent.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 89-7-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Tenant To Be Removed From The Premises When The Tenant Holds Over Without The Landlord's Permission Or Defaults On His Or Her Rent Payment; To Allow Notice To A Holdover Or Defaulting Tenant Via E-mail Or Text Message; To Amend Section 89-7-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Removal Of A Tenant For Nonpayment Of Rent And Any Late Fees; To Bring Forward Section 89-7-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 89-7-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Adjournments During Hearings For Eviction Due To The Nonpayment Of Rent For Allowing The Hearing To Extend Beyond A Period Of More Than 30 Days; To Amend Section 89-7-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Any Late Fees Accrued Under The Rental Agreement To Also Be Paid Before The Issuance Of A Warrant Will Be Stayed; To Remove The Ability Of A Tenant To Give Satisfactory Security Instead Of Paying The Rent Due; To Amend Section 89-7-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Discretion Of The Justice Court Judge To Put The Landlord In Possession Of The Premises When A Tenant Fails To Pay Rent; To Amend Section 89-8-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Definition Of \"rent\" To Include Any Late Fees That A Defaulting Tenant Is Required To Pay Under The Rental Agreement; To Amend Section 89-8-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Notice Required To Be Given When A Rental Agreement Is Breached From Thirty Days To Fourteen Days; To Bring Forward Sections 89-7-7, 89-7-23, 89-7-25, 89-7-33, 89-7-35, 89-7-37, 89-7-41, 89-7-43, 89-7-47, 89-8-11, 89-8-17, 11-25-11, 11-25-19, 11-25-21, 11-25-23, 11-25-109, 11-25-111 And 11-25-113, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB843/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0843.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":913247,"bill_number":"HB633","title":"Firearms prohibition; create cause of action against property owners with.","description":"An Act To Provide That Any Person Who Owns A Firearm Is Authorized To Carry A Firearm Or Not Prohibited From Carrying A Firearm And Who Is Injured, Suffers Bodily Injury Or Death, Incurs Economic Loss Or Expense, Property Damage Or Any Other Compensable Loss As The Result Of Conduct Occurring On Property With A Written Notice That Prohibits Firearms, Shall Have A Cause Of Action Against The Person Or Entity That Exercises Control Over The Property On Which Such Written Notice Was Posted; To Provide A Statute Of Limitations For Such Cause Of Action; To Provide The Conditions To Prevail In Such A Cause Of Action; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB633/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0633.xml","sponsor":"Dana Criswell"},
{"bill_id":913248,"bill_number":"HB638","title":"Death penalty; revise methods by which may be carried out.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Methods By Which The Death Penalty May Be Carried Out; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB638/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0638.xml","sponsor":"Robert Foster"},
{"bill_id":913249,"bill_number":"HB783","title":"Chancery court; authorize to have certain persons to be committed to a mental facility.","description":"An Act To Authorize Chancery Courts To Order Persons With Sexual Offender Propensities To Be Held Pending Evaluation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB783/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0783.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":913251,"bill_number":"SB2279","title":"Wildlife; certain regulations adopted by commission may not be punished criminally until license holders are notified.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-4-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Before Any Regulation Of The Commission On Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks That Is Promulgated To Prevent, Control Or Eradicate Disease May Be Punished By A Criminal Penalty, The Commission Must Notify The Holders Of Licenses That Authorize Hunting And/or In This State By Electronic Mail Or Regular Mail; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2279/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2279.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":913252,"bill_number":"HB785","title":"Arbitration clause; considered nonbinding in certain contracts.","description":"An Act To Provide That Arbitration Clauses In Certain Contracts Shall Be Considered Nonbinding; To Amend Sections 11-15-1, 11-15-103, 37-101-15, 65-1-89 And 65-1-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB785/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0785.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":913253,"bill_number":"HB660","title":"Eminent domain; require disclosure of comparative appraisals to property owners whose property is taken by.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-1-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Disclosure Of Comparative Appraisals Used By A Public Body To The Property Owner Whose Property Is Taken By Eminent Domain; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB660/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0660.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":913255,"bill_number":"HB875","title":"School accreditation and failing school districts; revise process of state administration through process of district transformation.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-17-6, 37-17-13 And 37-18-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Relating To School And School District Accreditation, To Revise The Designation Of Schools And School Districts Under Conservatorship As Schools And School Districts In District Transformation; To Rename The Term Conservator As Interim Superintendent; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB875/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0875.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":913257,"bill_number":"SB2281","title":"Bonds; authorize for institutions of higher learning community colleges and various MDA programs.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds For The Purpose Of General Repairs And Renovations Of Facilities At State Institutions Of Higher Learning; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds For The Purpose Of Making Capital Improvements For Community And Junior Colleges; To Create The Mississippi Site Development Grant Program To Be Administered By The Mississippi Development Authority For The Purpose Of Providing Grants To Municipalities, Counties And Local Economic Development Organizations To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Improving The Marketability Of Publicly Owned Industrial Property For Industrial Economic Development Purposes; To Create The Mississippi Site Development Grant Fund To Be Administered By The Mississippi Development Authority; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds In The Amount Of $1,000,000.00 To Provide Funds For The Site Development Grant Fund; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds In The Amount Of $1,000,000.00 For The Ace Fund; To Amend Section 57-61-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase By $1,000,000.00 The Amount Of General Obligation Bonds That May Be Issued Under The Mississippi Business Investment Act; To Amend Section 57-61-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Amount Of Bond Proceeds That The Mississippi Development Authority May Utilize Under The Mississippi Business Investment Act To Make Grants Or Loans To Counties And Municipalities Through An Equipment And Public Facilities Grant And Loan Fund To Aid In Infrastructure-related Improvements, The Purchase Of Equipment And In The Purchase, Construction Or Repair And Renovation Of Facilities; To Amend Section 57-75-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase From $67,000,000.00 To $68,000,000.00 The Amount Of General Obligation Bonds That May Be Issued Under The Mississippi Major Economic Impact Act For Projects Designed To Enhance Facilities That Are At Risk For Closure Pursuant To The Base Closure And Realignment Act Of 1991 Or Other Applicable Federal Law; To Bring Forward Section 75-76-129, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Deposit Of Gaming Revenue; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2017-03-25","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2017-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2281/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2281.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":913258,"bill_number":"HB598","title":"School board members; elect all at statewide general election for four-year term.","description":"An Act To Codify New Section 37-6-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Election Of All School Board Members At The Same Time As The Statewide General Election, Beginning In November 2019; To Provide That The Terms Of Office Of All School Board Members Shall Be Four Years; To Provide For Nominating Petitions To Run For The Office Of School Board Member And To Require A Uniform Number Of Signatures On Petitions Of Nomination; To Provide The Procedure For Filling Vacancies In The Office Of School Board Members; To Amend Section 37-5-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The School Board Member Districts In County School Districts Shall Be Coterminous With The Supervisors Districts Of The County; To Amend Sections 37-5-3, 37-5-7, 37-5-9, 37-5-19, 37-7-203, 37-7-207, 37-7-221 And 37-7-703, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; To Repeal Section 37-5-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires The Election Of The County Board Of Education Members From Territory Outside The Four Municipal Separate School Districts In A Certain County; To Repeal Sections 37-7-204, 37-7-209, 37-7-211, 37-7-215, 37-7-217, 37-7-219, 37-7-223, 37-7-225, 37-7-227 And 37-7-229, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Certain Methods For Electing Trustees Of Municipal And Special Municipal Separate School Districts And Consolidated And Line Consolidated School Districts; To Repeal Sections 37-7-705, 37-7-707, 37-7-709, 37-7-711, 37-7-713, 37-7-715 And 37-7-717, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Additional Methods For Selecting Trustees Of Special Municipal Separate School Districts; To Bring Forward Section 37-7-104, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires The Consolidation Of Certain County School Districts Under Conservatorship, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 37-7-104.1, 37-7-104.2, 37-7-104.3, 37-7-104.4, 37-7-104.5, 37-7-104.6 And 37-7-104.7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires The Administrative Consolidation Of All School Districts In Certain Counties, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB598/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0598.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":913259,"bill_number":"HB845","title":"Adverse possession; require possessor to notify chancery clerk before title vests.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 15-1-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Persons Claiming Title Of Land By Adverse Possession To Notify Chancery Clerk Of The Claim Of Possession Ninety Days Before The Claim Will Mature; To Require The Chancery Clerk To Forward Notification Of An Imminent Adverse Possession Claim To The Land Owner Of Record; To Provide That Title Shall Not Vest In The Adverse Possessor Unless The Required Notice Is Sent To The Chancery Clerk; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB845/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0845.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":913265,"bill_number":"HB810","title":"Divorce; to revise how child custody and maintenance can be agreed upon.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-5-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise How Parties To A Divorce May Agree On Custody And Maintenance Of Any Children Of A Marriage; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB810/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0810.xml","sponsor":"Mark Tullos"},
{"bill_id":913266,"bill_number":"HB709","title":"MS Business Finance Corporation; extend repealer on authority to issue bonds to finance economic development projects.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 57-10-401 Through 57-10-447, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Issuance Of Bonds By The Mississippi Business Finance Corporation To Finance Economic Development Projects In Order To Induce The Location Or Expansion Of Certain Businesses Within This State; To Reenact Section 27-7-22.3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For A Credit Against State Income Taxes For Certain Companies For Debt Service Paid By Such Companies Under Financing Agreements Entered Into With The Mississippi Business Finance Corporation Under Section 57-10-409; To Amend Section 57-10-449, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend Until October 1, 2020, The Repeal Date On Sections 57-10-401 Through 57-10-445 And Section 27-7-22.3; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB709/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0709.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":913268,"bill_number":"HB729","title":"Crimes; create for unauthorized use of minor's name and social security number as dependent on income tax return.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Use Of A Minor's Name And Social Security Number On An Income Tax Form By A Person Who Is Not Legally Entitled To Use Such Name And Number; To Provide Penalties For Violations Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB729/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0729.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":913270,"bill_number":"HB728","title":"Law enforcement; require pursuit policy of alleged crime perpetrator.","description":"An Act To Require County And Local Law Enforcement Agencies That Authorize Vehicular Pursuits To Adopt Written Policies That Set Forth The Manner In Which These Operations Shall Be Conducted; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB728/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0728.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":913271,"bill_number":"HB859","title":"Mississippi Development Authority; authorize to dispose of projects and pay certain costs related to such disposal.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-1-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Mississippi Development Authority To Sell, Lease, Foreclose Or Otherwise Dispose Of A Project Or Any Property Related To A Project And To Pay Certain Costs Related To Such Disposal; To Amend Section 29-1-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB859/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0859.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":913272,"bill_number":"HB631","title":"Statute of Limitations; remove for crimes against children.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 15-1-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Civil Statute Of Limitations For Abuse Committed Against A Person During Such Person's Infancy Or Unsoundness Of Mind; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB631/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0631.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":913275,"bill_number":"SB2259","title":"Local government capital improvements revolving loan program; include municipal natural gas facilities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-1-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"capital Improvements\" For Purposes Of The Local Governments Capital Improvements Revolving Loan Program To Include Repair, Renovation And Improvement Of Municipal Natural Gas Facilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2259/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2259.xml","sponsor":"Bill Stone"},
{"bill_id":913276,"bill_number":"HB614","title":"Firearms; prohibit public funds from being spent on enforcing violation of state laws regarding.","description":"An Act To Provide That No Public Funds Of This State, Or Any Political Subdivision Of This State, Shall Be Allocated To The Implementation, Regulation, Or Enforcement Of Any Federal Law, Executive Order, Rule, Or Regulation Regulating The Ownership, Use, Or Possession Of Firearms, Ammunition, Or Firearm Accessories, If The Expenditure Of Public Funds Would Result In The Violation Of Another Mississippi Statute Or Common Law, Or The Mississippi Constitution; To Provide That No Personnel Or Property Of This State, Or Any Political Subdivision Of This State, Shall Be Allocated To The Implementation, Regulation, Or Enforcement Of Any Federal Law, Executive Order, Rule, Or Regulation Regulating The Ownership, Use, Or Possession Of Firearms, Ammunition, Or Firearm Accessories, If The Use Of Personnel Or Property Would Result In The Violation Of Another Mississippi Statute Or Common Law, Or The Mississippi Constitution; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB614/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0614.xml","sponsor":"Karl Oliver"},
{"bill_id":913277,"bill_number":"SB2300","title":"Federal Affordable Care Act; prohibit implementation of ACA and prohibit expansion of Medicaid Program.","description":"An Act To Prohibit State Enforcement Or Participation With The Federal \"patient Protection And Affordable Care Act\"; To Amend Section 43-13-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The State Of Mississippi From Facilitating In Any Way The Expansion Of The Medicaid Program Under The Federal \"patient Protection And Affordable Care Act\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2300/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2300.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":913280,"bill_number":"SB2234","title":"Charitable solicitation; revise reporting period.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 79-11-507, 79-11-513, 79-11-515 And 79-11-517, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Reporting Period Applying To The Filing Of Financial Statements By Charitable Organizations That Solicit Donations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2234/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2234.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":913281,"bill_number":"HB760","title":"Tallahatchie County; authorize contribution to Fannie Lou Hamer Cancer Foundation.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To The Fannie Lou Hamer Cancer Foundation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB760/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0760.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":913282,"bill_number":"HB610","title":"State park fee; authorized MDWFP to provide discount to senior citizens age 65 and older.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 55-3-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks To Provide A Discount On Admissions To State Parks To Senior Citizens Age 65 Years And Older; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB610/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0610.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":913284,"bill_number":"SB2239","title":"Real estate appraisals; establish statute of limitations.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 15-1-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Bar Civil Actions Against Real Estate Appraisers That Are Filed After The Running Of The Applicable Statute Of Limitations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2239/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2239.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":913285,"bill_number":"SB2265","title":"Medical examiners and deputy medical examiners; revise compensation of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-61-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Salary Of The County Medical Examiners, Deputy Medical Examiners And Deputy Medical Examiner Investigators; To Reenact And Amend Section 41-61-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Fees Paid By The County To A Medical Examiner Or His Deputy For Filing Certain Investigation Reports, And To Extend The Date Of Repeal Thereon; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2265/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2265.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":913286,"bill_number":"SB2261","title":"Hunting and fishing regulations; require notice to be published in a newspaper prior to adoption.","description":"An Act To Require The Mississippi Commission On Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks To Publish In Certain Newspapers Notice Of Proposed Rules Regarding The Regulation Of Hunting, Fishing Or Wild Game; To Provide The Content Of The Notice; To Provide That The Publication Of The Notice Shall Begin On The Date That Notice Of The Proposed Adoption Of The Rules Are Filed With The Secretary Of State Under The Mississippi Administrative Procedures Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2261/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2261.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":913287,"bill_number":"HB794","title":"Public records; exempt the booking information of certain mentally ill patients from.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-61-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Booking Information From The Public Records Act If The Person Being Booked Is Held In Custody Solely On The Basis Of The Person's Mental Health Status; To Amend Section 25-61-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"booking Information\" For Purposes Of The Exemption; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB794/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0794.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":913290,"bill_number":"HB743","title":"Organized retail theft; provide definition of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-43-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add The Definition Of \"organized Retail Theft\"; To Bring Forward Section 97-43-3.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide The Penalty For Organized Retail Theft; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB743/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0743.xml","sponsor":"Randall Patterson"},
{"bill_id":913291,"bill_number":"HB789","title":"Courts; prohibit from requiring identification.","description":"An Act To Prohibit A Court From Requiring Any Form Of Identification As A Condition To Enter The Building Or Any Area Or Room In The Court Building; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB789/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0789.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":913292,"bill_number":"HB616","title":"Identity theft; establish procedure for victim to have debt forgiven and credit reports purged.","description":"An Act To Establish A Procedure For A Victim Of Identity Theft To Have The Debt Forgiven And Credit Reports Purged; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB616/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0616.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":913294,"bill_number":"SB2246","title":"Income tax; authorize counties and municipalities to collect certain debts by setoff against the debtor's income tax refund.","description":"An Act To Enact The \"local Government Debt Collection Setoff Act\"; To Authorize Counties And Municipalities To Submit Certain Debts Owed To Them To The Department Of Revenue For Collection Through A Setoff Against The Debtors' Mississippi Income Tax Refund; To Provide That The Counties And Municipalities Shall Utilize The Mississippi Association Of Supervisors Or The Mississippi Municipal League, As Appropriate, As Their Agents In Utilizing This Procedure; To Provide The Amount Of The Debt And Income Tax Refunds To Which This Act Applies; To Provide For Notice To The Debtor And An Opportunity For The Debtor To Contest And Appeal The Setoff; To Provide For The Duties Of The Department Of Revenue Under This Act; To Impose A Collection Assistance Fee On Each Debt Collected Under This Act; To Authorize The Exchange Of Information Between The Department Of Revenue, Local Government And Their Member Organizations That Is Necessary To Accomplish And Effectuate The Intent Of This Act; To Provide That Information Obtained From The Department Of Revenue Shall Retain Its Confidentiality And To Provide Penalties For The Unlawful Disclosure Of Such Information; To Amend Section 27-7-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2246/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2246.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":913295,"bill_number":"HB710","title":"Qualified equity investment tax credits; extend authority of Mississippi Development Authority to allocate.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-105-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend Until January 1, 2020, The Date After Which The Mississippi Development Authority Shall Not Allocate Income Tax And Insurance Premium Tax Credits For Taxpayers Holding Certain Qualified Investments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB710/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0710.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":913298,"bill_number":"HB748","title":"Illegal immigration; strengthen enforcement provisions to prevent.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Support Our Law Enforcement And Safe Neighborhoods Act Of 2012; To Set Forth Legislative Intent And Short Title; To Require Cooperation And Assistance In Enforcement Of Immigration Laws And To Indemnify Law Enforcement Officers For Implementation Of This Act; To Require Public Schools To Determine The Status Of Enrolling Students; To Prohibit Illegal Aliens From Entering Into Business Transactions With The State; To Amend Section 99-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Arrest Without Warrant Statute; To Amend Section 71-11-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Retention Of E-verify Confirmations For At Least Three Years; To Create The Special Fund To Be Known As The Immigration Reimbursement Fund; To Authorize All Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers To Assist Federal Agencies In Enforcement Of Immigration Law; To Require The Board Of Public Contractors To Review Contractor Compliance With E-verify Requirements; To Provide For The Dissemination Of Information Regarding Employment Opportunities; To Provide For Severability, Implementation And Construction; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB748/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0748.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":913300,"bill_number":"HB791","title":"Fireworks; require to be sold in a permanent structure at retail.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-13-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Fireworks Be Sold In A Permanent Structure; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB791/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0791.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Horne"},
{"bill_id":913302,"bill_number":"SB2291","title":"Alcoholic beverages; authorize Natchez to establish leisure and recreation districts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The City Of Natchez, Mississippi, To Establish Leisure And Recreation Districts In Which Patrons May Remove Containers Of Alcoholic Beverages From A Licensed Premises In Such A District And Consume Such Alcoholic Beverages; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2291/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2291.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":913305,"bill_number":"SB2293","title":"Alcoholic beverages; include Ridgeland in leisure and recreation district law.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include The City Of Ridgeland, Mississippi, In The Definition Of The Term \"municipality\" Under The Law That Authorizes Municipalities To Form Leisure And Recreation Districts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2293/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2293.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":913306,"bill_number":"HB829","title":"Crimes of violence; make technical correction regarding parole eligibility for offenders who commit.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make A Technical Correction By Striking The Reference That Offenders Who Are Convicted Of A Crime Of Violence Are Eligible For Parole; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB829/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0829.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":913308,"bill_number":"HB836","title":"Parole; authorize eligibility for offenders who commit habitual offenses and felonies with enhanced penalties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Prohibition Against Habitual Offenders And Offenders Who Have Committed Felonies With Enhanced Penalties From Being Eligible For Parole; To Amend Section 99-19-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB836/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0836.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":913309,"bill_number":"HB769","title":"Death penalty; prohibit imposition when based solely on circumstantial evidence.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Death Penalty Shall Not Be Imposed When A Conviction Is Based Solely On Circumstantial Evidence; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB769/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0769.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":913313,"bill_number":"HB822","title":"Mississippi Department of Labor; create.","description":"An Act To Establish A Mississippi Department Of Labor; To Set Forth And Prescribe The Functions Of Administrative Offices In The Department; To Provide For The Election Of The Commissioner Of Labor; To Amend Section 71-5-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Abolish The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security And Transfer The Duties, Powers And Funds Of The Department To The Office Of Employment Security In The Mississippi Department Of Labor; To Repeal Section 71-5-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Appointment Of The Executive Director Of The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security; To Empower The Department Of Labor To Administer And Coordinate Certain Federal And State-funded Job Training And Employment-related Education Programs; To Prescribe The Responsibilities Of The Office Of Industry Service And Industry Start-up Training, The Office Of Employee Relations And Job Discrimination And The Office Of Disabled Employee Assistance In The Department; To Amend Sections 7-1-351, 7-1-355, 7-1-357, 7-1-361, 7-1-363 And 7-1-365, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Amend Section 25-3-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Set The Annual Salary Of The Commissioner Of Labor; To Amend Sections 23-15-193 And 23-15-297, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add The Commissioner Of Labor To The List Of Elected Officials; To Amend Sections 31-5-37, 37-15-38, 37-153-7, 37-154-1, 43-1-30, 43-17-5, 43-19-45, 43-19-46, 43-21-261, 47-7-101, 57-62-5, 57-62-9, 57-73-21, 57-75-5, 57-80-7, 57-99-1, 71-5-11, 71-5-19, 71-5-112, 71-5-116, 71-5-145, 71-5-201, 71-5-353, 71-5-355, 71-5-359, 71-5-389, 71-5-453, 71-5-503, 71-5-545, 71-11-3, 73-30-25, 7-9-12, 57-61-13, 27-7-22.13, 25-65-5, 25-65-7 And 71-3-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB822/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0822.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":913314,"bill_number":"HB601","title":"Statewide Assessment Program; require SBE to use ACT Aspire as summative assessment.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 37-16-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Board Of Education To Contract With A Single Entity For The Development And Administration Of The Act Aspire Assessment Components As The Comprehensive Statewide Assessment Program For Public School Students In Grades 3-10 As Well As Algebra I And English Ii, Which Is Aligned To The Mississippi College And Career-ready Standards; To Require The State Department Of Education To Provide A Job Skills Assessment System That Allows Students To Earn A Nationally Recognized Career Readiness Certificate Credentialing Workplace Employability Skills; To Require The Act Aspire As The Statewide Assessment Program To Be Fully Implemented In All Public Schools In The 2017-2018 School Year; To Amend Sections 37-16-1, 37-16-3, 37-16-4, 37-16-5, 37-16-7, 37-16-9 And 37-16-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Statewide Testing Program, And Sections 37-3-49, 37-15-38, 37-17-6, 37-18-1, 37-18-3, 37-20-5, 37-20-7 And 37-28-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions Of This Act; To Prohibit The State Board Of Education From Contracting With Any Entity For The Development Of A Statewide Assessment Whose Alignment Of Curriculum And Testing Standards Are In Compliance With The Partnership For Assessment Of Readiness For College And Careers (parcc) Without Express Legislative Authority; To Amend Section 37-16-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Issuance Of A Standard Diploma To Certain Exceptional Children With Intellectual Impairments Who Have Ieps Upon Meeting The Educational Requirements Of Their Iep And Those Established By The State Board Of Education; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB601/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0601.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":913315,"bill_number":"HB776","title":"Criminal investigator; add one to the Eighth Circuit Court District.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-31-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize An Additional Criminal Investigator For The Eighth Circuit Court District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB776/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0776.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":913316,"bill_number":"SB2287","title":"Adult care facilities; define adult day services facilities for licensure purposes.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 43-11-1 And 43-13-117.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"adult Day Services Facility\" For Purposes Of Institutional Licensure By The State Department Of Health; To Amend Section 43-11-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The State Board Of Health To Promulgate Rules, Regulations And Standards Regarding The Operation Of Adult Day Services Facilities; To Authorize The State Department Of Health To Implement The Rap-back Criminal History Records System For Monitoring Employees At Licensed Adult Day Services Facilities; To Codify Section 43-11-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe Fees For Adult Day Services Facility Licensure; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2287/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2287.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":913318,"bill_number":"HB742","title":"Suffrage; restore to Mr. Terry Lenoir.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Mr. Terry W. Lenoir Of Monroe County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Law W/out Governor's Signature","last_action_date":"2017-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB742/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0742.xml","sponsor":"Karl Gibbs"},
{"bill_id":913320,"bill_number":"HB636","title":"Scrap metal purchasers; require receipt and documentation of motor vehicles.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-17-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Purchasers Of Metal Property To Verify Clear Title To A Motor Vehicle Before Purchase Of The Vehicle; To Regulate Receipt Of Motor Vehicles By Purchasers Of Metal Property; To Provide That A Purchaser Of Metal Property Shall Be Liable To A Lien Holder For The Total Amount Of Any Lien Against A Motor Vehicle, If The Verification Procedures Of This Act Are Not Followed; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB636/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0636.xml","sponsor":"William Shirley"},
{"bill_id":913322,"bill_number":"HB716","title":"Unattended vehicles; repeal violation for leaving engine running.","description":"An Act To Repeal Section 63-3-909, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides That No Person Shall Leave Their Vehicle Unattended Without First Stopping The Engine; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB716/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0716.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":913325,"bill_number":"HB756","title":"Volunteer Search; require peace officer to obtain written consent before effectuating.","description":"An Act To Require Law Enforcement Officers To Obtain Written Consent From A Person Before Subjecting Such Person To A Voluntary Search; To Provide That This Section Only Applies To Voluntary Searches Where There Is No Legal Basis For A Search; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB756/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0756.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":913326,"bill_number":"HB700","title":"Justice courts and Municipal Courts Collections Payment Programs; Department of Revenue shall administer.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 9-11-35 And 21-23-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Department Of Revenue Shall Administer The Justice Court Collections Payment Program And The Municipal Court Collections Payment Program; To Delete The Justice Court Collections Special Fund; To Delete The Municipal Court Collections Special Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB700/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0700.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":913328,"bill_number":"HB863","title":"Sales tax; create diversion to counties, divert additional revenue to Motor Vehicle Ad Valorem Tax Reduction Fund.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Nine And One-fourth Percent Of The Sales Tax Revenue Collected From Business Activities Outside The Municipalities In A County Shall Be Paid To The County; To Provide That Nine And One-fourth Percent Of The Sales Tax Revenue Collected From Business Activities Outside The Municipalities In A County Shall Be Deposited Into The Motor Vehicle Ad Valorem Tax Reduction Fund; To Amend Sections 27-65-53 And 27-51-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB863/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0863.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":913330,"bill_number":"HB707","title":"Homestead exemption; revise certain provisions regarding application for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-33-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Requirement To File A New Application For Homestead Exemption When A Change Occurs In The Status Of The Homestead In The Property Description, Ownership, Use Or Occupancy Since January 1 Of The Preceding Year Shall Not Apply To A Person Who Is Still Eligible For Homestead Exemption And Has Been Granted Use And Possession Of The Homestead In A Divorce Decree; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB707/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0707.xml","sponsor":"Steve Hopkins"},
{"bill_id":913331,"bill_number":"HB673","title":"Mississippi Benefit Corporation Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Benefit Corporation Act; To Provide That A Corporation Subject To The Mississippi Benefit Corporation Act May Be Simultaneously Subject To The Mississippi Business Corporation Act And The Mississippi Professional Corporation Act; To Provide Certain Definitions; To Require A Benefit Corporation To Be Incorporated In Accordance With The Mississippi Business Corporation Act; To Provide That A Business Corporation May Elect To Become A Benefit Corporation; To Provide That A Benefit Corporation May Terminate Its Benefit Corporation Status; To Require A Benefit Corporation To Have A Purpose Of Creating General Public Benefit; To Specify The Standard Of Conduct For Benefit Corporation Directors; To Authorize The Board Of Directors Of A Benefit Corporation To Designate A Benefit Director; To Specify The Standard Of Conduct For Officers; To Authorize A Benefit Corporation To Designate A Benefit Officer; To Limit The Liability Of Benefit Corporations For Certain Actions Regarding Its Failure To Pursue General Public Benefit; To Require A Benefit Corporation To Prepare An Annual Benefit Report; To Require A Benefit Corporation To Send Its Benefit Report To Shareholders And Make It Available On Its Website Or Provide Copies Upon Request; To Bring Forward Sections 79-4-2.01, 79-4-2.02, 79-4-2.03, 79-4-2.04, 79-4-2.05, 79-4-2.06, 79-4-2.07, 79-4-3.01, 79-4-7.40, 79-4-7.48, 79-4-8.08, 79-4-8.09, 79-4-8.30, 79-4-8.41, 79-4-8.42 And 79-10-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 79-4-11.04, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Certain Technical Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB673/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0673.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":913332,"bill_number":"HB813","title":"Harassment by public employee; require to reimburse public employer when employee has violated.","description":"An Act To Require A Public Employee Who Has Been Found Guilty Of Violating Or Who Is Otherwise Determined To Have Violated State Or Federal Law Prohibiting Harassment In The Workplace To Reimburse His Or Her Public Employer For The Total Amount Of Any Monies Paid By The Public Employer To Compensate, Litigate, Settle Or Otherwise Pay Or Mitigate Any Damages Caused By The Public Employee's Behavior; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB813/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0813.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":913334,"bill_number":"HB828","title":"Offenders convicted of a crime of violence; strike reference that such offenders are eligible for parole.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Strike Reference That Offenders Who Are Convicted Of A Crime Of Violence Are Eligible For Parole; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB828/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0828.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":913337,"bill_number":"SB2273","title":"Cursive reading and writing; direct State Board of Education to require in elementary education curriculum.","description":"An Act To Require The State Board Of Education To Ensure Instruction In Cursive Writing As A Part Of The Basic Elementary Education Curriculum; To Exempt The Mississippi School For The Blind And The Mississippi School For The Deaf From The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2273/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2273.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":913338,"bill_number":"HB752","title":"Sentencing of habitual offenders to maximum term of imprisonment; exempt certain offenders who committed offense where no bodily injury occurred.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Felony May Be Counted For The Purposes Of Sentencing A Person As An Habitual Offender If The Felony Was Committed When The Person Was 25 Years Of Age Or Older And Bodily Injury Occurred During The Commission Of The Felony And The Person Has Not Served A Certain Number Of Years On His Or Her Sentence; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB752/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0752.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":913340,"bill_number":"SB2260","title":"Mid-year budget cuts; exempt self-generated funds of the MS Fair Commission.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-104-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Self-generated Funds Of The Mississippi Fair Commission From Statutes Requiring Mid-year Budget Reductions When State Expenditures Are Not In Balance With Projected Revenues; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2260/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2260.xml","sponsor":"Billy Hudson"},
{"bill_id":913342,"bill_number":"HB837","title":"Child neglect cases; require DHS to notify the court after three failed attempts to remove child for temporary placement.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-609, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Human Services In Neglect Cases To Notify The Court In The County Where The Child Resides Or The Court That Issued The Initial Order For Removal Of The Child For Temporary Placement After The Department Has Failed Three Times To Remove The Child; To Amend Section 43-21-353, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Certain Public Employees Who Have Reasonable Cause To Suspect That A Child Is A Neglected Child Or An Abused Child And Who Do Not Make The Required Report Shall Be Subject To Termination From Their Employment With The Employing Agency Or Local Government; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB837/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0837.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":913343,"bill_number":"HB868","title":"Students with disabilities; revise process by which schools enhancing full inclusion of in all educational areas are recognized.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-23-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Process By Which Schools Providing Full Inclusion Of Students With Disabilities In All Academic And Extracurricular Activities Are Recognized; To Rename The Oversight Committee As The Mississippi Special Education Advisory Panel; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB868/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0868.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":913344,"bill_number":"HB860","title":"Campaign expenditures; prohibit personal use of.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 23-15-802, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Campaign Expenditures May Only Be Used For Legitimate Campaign Purposes And Not For Personal Use; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-801, 23-15-803, 23-15-805, 23-15-807, 23-15-809, 23-15-811, 23-15-813, 23-15-815 And 23-15-817, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Disclosure Of Campaign Finances, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB860/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0860.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":913346,"bill_number":"HB814","title":"Commercial Real Estate Broker Lien Act; extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 85-7-501 Through 85-7-525, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Commercial Real Estate Broker Lien Act; To Amend Section 85-7-527, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On Those Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB814/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0814.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":913349,"bill_number":"HB609","title":"Tidelands; exempt municipal small water craft harbors from obtaining a tidelands lease from the Secretary of State.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 59-15-1 And 59-7-405, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Municipal Small Water Craft Harbors Are Exempt From Leasing Requirements Of The Secretary Of State; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB609/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0609.xml","sponsor":"Randall Patterson"},
{"bill_id":913351,"bill_number":"HB626","title":"Firearms; prohibit enforcement of certain federal law relating to.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Enforcement Of Certain Laws Regarding Firearms, Accessories Or Ammunition; To Provide Penalties For State Officials, Agents Or Employees Who Violate This Act; To Provide That This Act Does Not Apply To The Enforcement Of Federal Law For The Sole Purpose Of Transferring Firearms; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB626/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0626.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":913353,"bill_number":"SB2292","title":"Alcoholic beverages; allow Laurel to establish leisure and recreation districts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The City Of Laurel, Mississippi, To Establish Leisure And Recreation Districts In Which Patrons May Remove Containers Of Alcoholic Beverages From A Licensed Premises In Such A District And Consume Such Alcoholic Beverages; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2292/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2292.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":913354,"bill_number":"HB607","title":"Drug testing; establish pilot program for random testing of certain health care providers.","description":"An Act To Establish A Pilot Program To Provide For The Random Drug Testing Of The Health Care Providers Licensed And Regulated By The State Board Of Dental Examiners, The Mississippi Board Of Nursing, The State Board Of Optometry, The State Board Of Pharmacy And The State Board Of Medical Licensure; To Provide That Those Health Care Providers Shall Be Subject To Taking A Drug Test On A Random Basis As A Condition Of Their Licensure; To Authorize The Respective Licensing Agencies To Require Health Care Providers Under Their Jurisdiction To Submit A Hair Sample Upon Request, Which The Licensing Agencies Shall Have Tested In A Laboratory To Determine The Presence Or Absence Of An Illegal Drug; To Provide That If A Health Care Provider Is Given A Drug Test And He Or She Tests Positive For Any Illegal Drug, The Licensing Agency Having Jurisdiction Over The Provider May Discipline The Health Care Provider Under The Agency's Licensee Disciplinary Statutes; To Provide That The Cost Of The Drug Tests Shall Be Paid By The Licensing Agencies To Amend Sections 73-9-61, 73-15-29, 73-19-23, 73-21-97, 73-25-29 And 73-27-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB607/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0607.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":913356,"bill_number":"HB773","title":"Criminal investigators; add two to the 21st Circuit Court District.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-31-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Two Additional Criminal Investigators To The 21st Circuit Court District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB773/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0773.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":913359,"bill_number":"HB651","title":"Israel; prohibit state fund investments in and state or local contracts with companies that boycott.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Public Employees' Retirement System (pers) And The Treasurer's Office From Having Direct Or Indirect Holdings In Companies That Boycott Israel Or Engage In A Boycott Of Israel; To Require Pers And The Treasurer To Identify All Companies That Are Boycotting Israel Or Are Engaged In A Boycott Of Israel In Which They Own Direct Or Indirect Holdings By A Specified Date; To Require Pers And The Treasurer To Create And Maintain A List Of Scrutinized Companies That Boycott Israel That Names All Of Those Companies; To Require Pers And The Treasurer To Provide Written Notice To A Company That Is Identified As A Scrutinized Company; To Specify The Circumstances Under Which A Company May Be Removed From The List; To Prescribe Certain Reporting Requirements By Pers And The Treasurer Regarding The Companies On The List; To Authorize Pers And The Treasurer To Invest In Certain Scrutinized Companies If The Value Of All Assets Under Management By Them Becomes Equal To Or Less Than A Specified Amount; To Amend Sections 25-11-121 And 27-105-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; To Prohibit State Agencies And Local Governing Authorities From Contracting For Goods And Services That Exceed A Specified Amount With Scrutinized Companies; To Require The Inclusion Of A Contract Provision That Authorizes Termination Of A Contract If A Company Submits Certain False Certification, Has Been Placed On The Scrutinized Companies List, Or Is Engaged In A Boycott Of Israel; To Provide For Certain Exceptions; To Require Certification Upon Submission Of A Bid Or Proposal For Certain Contracts With An Agency Or Governing Authority That The Company Is Not Participating In A Boycott Of Israel; To Provide Procedures Upon Determination That A Company Has Submitted A False Certification; To Provide For A Civil Action And Penalties For Companies That Violate The Provisions Of This Act; To Provide For Preemption Of Conflicting Agency Rules And Governing Authority Ordinances; To Amend Sections 25-53-5 And 31-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB651/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0651.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":913360,"bill_number":"HB841","title":"Real and public property; bring forward provisions relating to public audit, inventory and acquisition of, and state construction projects.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 7-7-1, 7-7-3, 7-7-5, 7-7-7, 7-7-9, 7-7-11, 7-7-15, 7-7-17, 7-7-23, 7-7-25, 7-7-27, 7-7-29, 7-7-31, 7-7-33, 7-7-35, 7-7-37, 7-7-39, 7-7-40, 7-7-41, 7-7-42, 7-7-43, 7-7-45, 7-7-47, 7-7-49, 7-7-51, 7-7-53, 7-7-55, 7-7-57, 7-7-59, 7-7-60, 7-7-61, 7-7-63, 7-7-65, 7-7-67, 7-7-69, 7-7-71, 7-7-73, 7-7-75, 7-7-77, 7-7-79 And 7-7-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Provisions Relating To The Office Of The State Auditor Prescribing The Power And Duties Of The Department Of Public Audit, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; To Bring Forward Sections 29-9-1, 29-9-3, 29-9-5, 29-9-7, 29-9-9, 29-9-11, 29-9-13, 29-9-15, 29-9-17 And 29-9-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Provisions Relating To The Inventory Of State Owned Real Property, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; To Bring Forward Sections 31-8-1, 31-8-3, 31-8-5, 31-8-7, 31-8-9, 31-8-11 And 31-8-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Provisions Relating To The Acquisition Of Real Property For State Purposes Through Rental Agreements, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; To Bring Forward Sections 31-11-1, 31-11-3, 31-11-4, 31-11-25, 31-11-27, 31-11-29, 31-11-30, 31-11-31, 31-11-33 And 31-11-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Provisions Relating To The State Construction Projects, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB841/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0841.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":913361,"bill_number":"HB687","title":"Income tax; public community and junior colleges may collect debt by a set off against a debtor's refund.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-701, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"claimant Agency\" To Include Public Community And Junior Colleges Under The Law That Allows Certain Entities To Submit Debts Owed To Them For Educational Purposes To The Department Of Revenue For Collection Through Setoff Against Income Tax Refunds Owed The Debtor; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB687/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0687.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":913362,"bill_number":"HB617","title":"Expungement; revise list of felonies that may be authorized for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The List Of Felonies That May Be Expunged; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB617/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0617.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":913364,"bill_number":"HB759","title":"Mississippi Children's Trust Fund; revise list of assessed offenses to be deposited in.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The List Of Offenses For Which An Assessment Is Imposed To Benefit The Mississippi Children's Trust Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB759/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0759.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":913366,"bill_number":"SB2278","title":"Deposit of state agency special funds into the State General Fund; exempt taxes due to local governmental entities.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 29-1-95 And 27-104-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Proceeds From Tax Sales In The Land Records Maintenance Fund Administered By The Secretary Of State Used To Pay Taxes Due To Local Governmental Entities Shall Be Exempt From The Requirement That All Special Funds Are To Be Deposited Into The State General Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2278/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2278.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":913368,"bill_number":"HB677","title":"Chancery clerks; revise filing fees charged for the recording of documents.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-7-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Filing Fees Charged By Chancery Clerks For The Recording Of Documents; To Amend Section 25-60-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB677/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0677.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":913371,"bill_number":"HB717","title":"Nonviolent offenders; authorize reduction of sentences for passage of end-of-course subject area tests by the offenders.","description":"An Act To Provide That A Nonviolent Offender Who Is Incarcerated By The Department Of Corrections Shall Have His Or Her Sentence Reduced By A Certain Percentage If Such Person Passes Subjects Of The Mississippi End-of-course Subject Area Testing Program; To Amend Sections 47-5-138 And 47-5-142, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB717/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0717.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":913373,"bill_number":"HB803","title":"Administrative Procedures Act; revise to allow small businesses to streamline adjudicatory proceedings.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-43-2.104, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Administrative Procedures Act To Provide That An Agency May Adopt Rules Providing For The Use Of Streamlined Proceedings For A Small Business That Is Involved In An Adjudicatory Proceeding Before The Agency; To Amend Sections 25-43-1.102, 25-43-1.106, 25-43-2.103 And 25-43-3.105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 25-43-4.104 And 25-43-4.105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB803/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0803.xml","sponsor":"Joel Bomgar"},
{"bill_id":913375,"bill_number":"HB847","title":"Arbitration agreement; authorize consumer of nonconforming vehicle to opt out and submit to informal procedure.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-17-163, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Consumer Has Submitted To A Binding Arbitration Agreement Regarding A Refund Or Replacement Of A Nonconforming Motor Vehicle, The Consumer May Opt Out Of The Arbitration Agreement To Submit His Or Her Claim To An Informal Dispute Settlement Procedure Established By The Manufacturer Before Filing A Suit Against The Manufacturer; To Bring Forward Section 63-17-159, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Refunds And Replacements Of Nonconforming Motor Vehicles, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB847/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0847.xml","sponsor":"Mark Tullos"},
{"bill_id":913377,"bill_number":"HB679","title":"MHP Facility; authorize state to enter into lease for redevelopment of old headquarters to finance construction of new.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration (dfa), Acting On Behalf Of The Department Of Public Safety, To Enter Into An Agreement To Lease All Or Any Portion Of Certain State-owned Real Property Identified As The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety Highway Patrol Headquarters Facility In Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, To An Entity Selected In The Negotiation Process By Dfa For Purposes Of Redevelopment And For The Construction Of A New Mississippi Department Of Public Safety Highway Patrol Headquarters Facility In Rankin County, Mississippi; To Require Dfa To Conduct A National Advertising Campaign To Solicit Requests For Proposals, Subject To The Availability Of Funds, And To Establish A Deadline For The Receipt Of Submitted Proposals; To Require Proposals To Be Submitted On Forms Furnished By The State Bond Commission; To Require Dfa And The State Bond Commission To Conduct A Preproposal Conference; To Establish The Manner For Which Proposals Must Be Submitted And Components Required To Be Included In The Proposals; To Prescribe The Manner Of Review For Submitted Proposals; To Require Dfa And The State Bond Commission To Review And Consider All Proposals; To Require That Certain Procedures Are To Be Followed In The Evaluation Process; To Require Dfa And The State Bond Commission To Evaluate And Rank The Proposals And Make Recommendations Before Entering Into A Redevelopment And Construction Agreement With A Certain Proposer, To Require Dfa And The State Bond Commission To Select One Or More Proposals And To Enter Into Negotiations With The Proposers Of Those Proposals For The Lease And Redevelopment Of The Property; To Require That Certain Notice Be Provided To Proposers Concerning The Rejection Or Acceptance Of Proposals; To Require That Notification Of Intent To Accept A Proposal By Dfa And The State Bond Commission Be Filed With The Secretary Of State; To Require Dfa, The State Bond Commission And The Selected Proposer To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Understanding Setting Forth The Conditions To Execution Of The Agreement Within A Certain Period Of Time After Being Filed; To Provide That The Failure Of A Selected Proposer To Execute The Memorandum Of Understanding Within The Specified Time Period Constitutes A Default And Nullifies Any Rights Of The Proposer In The Proposal; To Indemnify Certain Officials, Employees Or Members Of The Governing Body Of The Department, The State Bond Commission Or The State From Personal Liability For Any Default Or Breach By The State; To Require Any Agreement Entered Into To Comply With State Public Purchasing And Contracting Laws; To Authorize An Inspection Of The Property By Proposers Before The Submission Of Their Proposals; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB679/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0679.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":913378,"bill_number":"HB740","title":"\"Broderick R. Dixon Act\"; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"broderick R. Dixon Act\"; To Amend Section 99-43-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Rights Of The Victim Shall Include The Right To Appeal; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB740/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0740.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":913379,"bill_number":"HB763","title":"Benton County; authorize to contract with and/or contribute to the Institute of Community Services, Inc.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Benton County, Mississippi, To Contract With And/or Contribute To The Institute Of Community Services, Inc. (ics), Also Known As Head Start; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB763/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0763.xml","sponsor":"Steve Massengill"},
{"bill_id":913381,"bill_number":"HB644","title":"Expungement; revise crimes which qualify for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any First Time Offender Who Is Convicted Of A Felony Crime, Other Than A Crime Of Violence, Is Eligible For One Felony Expunction; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB644/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0644.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":913383,"bill_number":"HB622","title":"Firearms; prohibit altering serial number.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Altering The Serial Number Of A Firearm; To Prohibit The Possession Of Such Firearms; To Provide Penalties For Violations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB622/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0622.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":913384,"bill_number":"HB807","title":"Jointly held property; authorize to be sold by broker in a commercially reasonable manner.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 11-21-11 And 11-21-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Sale Of Property Which Cannot Be Divided Equally Among Cotenants May Be Sold By A Broker In A Commercially Reasonable Manner; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB807/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0807.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":913385,"bill_number":"HB615","title":"Hate crime; provide that killing a peace officer shall be considered a.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Killing Of A Peace Officer Or Fireman While Acting In Their Official Capacity Or By Reason Of Their Official Capacity As A \"hate Crime\"; To Amend Section 97-3-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Death Penalty Or Life Imprisonment Without Parole Will Be The Only Sentencing Options For Those Who Commit This Hate Crime; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB615/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0615.xml","sponsor":"Patricia Willis"},
{"bill_id":913387,"bill_number":"HB755","title":"Threat of police officer; penalize as a felony.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 97-3-87 And 97-3-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Threat Of A Peace Officer Shall Be A Felony; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB755/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0755.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":913388,"bill_number":"SB2282","title":"Bonds; increase amount that may be issued to provide funds for the Mississippi Railroad Improvements Fund.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45, Chapter 480, Laws Of 2011, As Amended By Section 9, Chapter 569, Laws Of 2013, As Amended By Section 16, Chapter 530, Laws Of 2014, To Increase The Amount Of State General Obligation Bonds That May Be Issued To Provide Funds For The Mississippi Railroad Improvements Fund And To Extend The Time Within Which Such Bonds May Be Issued; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2282/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2282.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":913779,"bill_number":"HC11","title":"Constitution; amend to provide for the automatic restoration of suffrage for persons convicted of nonviolent crimes after a period of 5 yrs from completion of sentence.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 253, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Provide For The Automatic Restoration Of Suffrage To Any Person Disqualified By Reason Of Non-violent Crime, After A Period Of Five Years From The Completion Of Any Sentence, Probation And/or Payment Of Restitution; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC11/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0011.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":913782,"bill_number":"HB878","title":"MAEP; bring forward related sections for purpose of possible revisions.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 37-151-1, 37-151-5, 37-151-6, 37-151-7, 37-151-9, 37-151-10, 37-151-25, 37-151-59, 37-151-61, 37-151-77, 37-151-79, 37-151-81, 37-151-83, 37-151-85, 37-151-87, 37-151-89, 37-151-91, 37-151-93, 37-151-95, 37-151-97, 37-151-99, 37-151-101, 37-151-103, 37-151-105, 37-151-107 And 37-152-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB878/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0878.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":913786,"bill_number":"HC24","title":"Fannie Lou Hamer; commend her life and legacy upon the occasion of her 100th birthday.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commemorating The Life And Remembering The Legacy And Distinguished Service Of Mississippi Civil Rights Icon Fannie Lou Hamer, Of Ruleville, Mississippi, Upon The Occasion Of Her 100th Birthday.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC24/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0024.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":913790,"bill_number":"HC33","title":"Constitution; amend to provide that minimum age to serve in the Mississippi House of Representatives is 18 years.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 41, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Decrease The Minimum Age To Be A Member Of The Mississippi House Of Representatives From 21 Years To 18 Years Of Age; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC33/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0033.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":913793,"bill_number":"HC32","title":"Constitution; amend to provide that the minimum age to serve in Mississippi State Senate is 18 years.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 42, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Decrease The Minimum Age To Be A Member Of The Mississippi State Senate From 25 To 18 Years Of Age; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC32/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0032.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":913798,"bill_number":"HC28","title":"Constitution; provide that defense of double jeopardy is not available to person accused of killing an unarmed person.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 22, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Provide That The Defense Of Double Jeopardy, Which Protects A Person Against A Second Prosecution For The Same Offense After Acquittal Or Conviction And Against Multiple Punishments For The Same Offense, Shall Not Be An Available Defense To Any Person Who Is Accused Of Killing An Unarmed Person; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC28/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0028.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":913802,"bill_number":"HC17","title":"Mr. and Mrs. Fortenberry; mourn the loss and commemorate the lives of.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Lives, Legacies, Service And Dedication Of Mr. And Mrs. Fortenberry.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC17/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0017.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":913805,"bill_number":"HC16","title":"Neshoba Central \"Lady Rockets\" Softball Team; commend for winning MHSAA Class 5A-6A slow-pitch softball state championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Neshoba Central High School Slow-pitch Softball Team And Head Coach Trae Embry Upon Winning Their Fifth Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 5a-6a Slow-pitch Softball State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC16/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0016.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":913809,"bill_number":"HC20","title":"Tori Bowie; commend for winning gold, silver and bronze medals in track and field during 2016 Summer Olympic Games.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Tori Bowie For Her Numerous Athletic Accolades In The Sport Of Track And Field, Particularly Her Gold Medal In The 4x100 Meter Relay, Silver Medal In The 100 Meter Dash, And Bronze Medal In The 200 Meter Dash During The 2016 Summer Olympic Games In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-06","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC20/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0020.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":913813,"bill_number":"HB879","title":"Lottery advertisements prohibitions; repeal laws providing.","description":"An Act To Repeal Sections 97-33-33, 97-33-35 And 97-33-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Contain Prohibitions Against The Advertising Of A Lottery; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB879/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0879.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":913816,"bill_number":"SB2313","title":"Adequate education program appropriation and local school district budgets to identify program funding categories; require.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-151-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Adequate Education Program Appropriation Bill To Identify Program Funding Categories; To Amend Section 37-61-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Local School District Budgets To Contain A Detailed Statement Of The Estimated Amounts To Be Expended By Program Budget Categories And The Amount Of Such Categories To Be Paid From Adequate Education Program Funds And From Local Revenue And Other Sources; To Amend Section 37-61-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require School District Expenditures To Be Limited To The Specific Budget Categories And To Provide Personal Liability Therefor; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2313/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2313.xml","sponsor":"J.P. Wilemon"},
{"bill_id":913821,"bill_number":"HC15","title":"National Speech and Debate Education Day; acknowledge on March 3, 2017.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Acknowledging March 3, 2017, As \"national Speech And Debate Education Day\" And Encouraging The Citizens Of Mississippi To Commemorate Its Observance On March 3, 2017.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC15/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0015.xml","sponsor":"Jay Hughes"},
{"bill_id":913825,"bill_number":"HC21","title":"Town of Terry; recognize upon 150th anniversary.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing And Commending The Town Of Terry, Mississippi, Upon The Occasion Of Its 150th Anniversary, And Expressing Sincere Wishes For Continued Success And Prosperity In The Future.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC21/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0021.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":913828,"bill_number":"HR1","title":"Mrs. Natalie Crawford Stovall-Frady; commend life and legacy upon her passing.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Life And Legacy Of Mrs. Natalie Crawford Stovall-frady And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To Her Family And Friends Upon Her Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-19","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR1/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0001.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":913832,"bill_number":"HC36","title":"Daylight Saving Time; urge Congress to enact legislation to allow individual states to be on year-round.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Urging The Congress Of The United States To Enact Legislation Allowing Individual States To Establish Daylight Saving Time As The Standard Time In Their Respective States Throughout The Calendar Year.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC36/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0036.xml","sponsor":"Joel Bomgar"},
{"bill_id":913835,"bill_number":"HC19","title":"Police Chief Glenda Shoemaker; commend life and legacy upon passing.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Life, Legacy And Accomplishments Of Police Chief Glenda Shoemaker And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To Her Family And Friends Upon Her Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC19/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0019.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":913839,"bill_number":"SB2311","title":"Mississippi Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act; create to provide accounts for individuals with disabilities.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Achieving A Better Life Experience (able) Act; To Define Certain Terms And Phrases Relating To The Mississippi Able Program; To Establish And Prescribe The Powers Of The Mississippi Able Board Of Directors Relating To The Administration Of The Mississippi Able Program; To Prescribe Certain Terms Of Able Participation Agreements Entered Into Under The Program; To Establish The Able Trust Fund; To Exempt Property In The Trust Fund From Taxation And To Establish Deductions For Payments To Able Accounts; To Prescribe The Authority Of The Board Of Directors To Invest Funds In The Trust Fund; To Require The Board To Provide Annual Accounting Statements; To Require The Board To Establish And Administer The Mississippi Able Program Or To Enter Into A Consortium With Another State Or States To Provide Mississippi Residents Access To Able Enrollment By July 1, 2018; To Specify The Requirements That Must Be Met Before Implementation Of The Program; To Require A Participation Agreement For The Program Which Contains Specified Provisions Authorizing Other Provisions That May Be Included In The Agreement; To Provide For The Amendment Of The Agreement Under Certain Circumstances; To Provide That A Contract Or Participation Agreement Entered Into By The Board Or An Obligation Of The Board Does Not Constitute An Obligation Of The State Of Mississippi; To Authorize The Board To Contract With Other States For Specified Purposes Under Certain Circumstances; To Provide For The Termination Of The Program Under Certain Circumstances And For The Disposition Of Certain Assets Upon Termination; To Prohibit The State From Limiting Or Altering The Specified Vested Rights Of Designated Beneficiaries Except Under Specified Circumstances; To Exempt Funds Paid Into The Program's Trust Fund From The Claims Of Specified Creditors; To Provide For Recovery By The Division Of Medicaid Of Certain Medical Assistance Provided To A Deceased Designated Beneficiary; To Provide For The Distribution Of The Balance Of A Deceased Designated Beneficiary's Able Account; To Require The Board To Assist And Cooperate With The Appropriate Agency For Health Care Administration And The Division Of Medicaid Program In Other States By Providing Specified Information; To Amend Section 27-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude Payments To An Able Account From The Definition Of Gross Income For Income Tax Purposes; To Amend Sections 27-7-17 And 27-7-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2311/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2311.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":913845,"bill_number":"HC30","title":"Constitution; amend to provide that during legislative sessions held in odd years only appropriation bills shall be considered.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 36, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Provide That Beginning In 2021, And In Each Legislative Session Held In Every Odd Year Thereafter, Only Appropriation Bills Shall Be Considered Unless Two-thirds Of The Members Of Both Houses Vote To Consider A Bill That Is Not An Appropriation Bill; To Provide That Bills That Address A Major Economic Development Project Or State Of Emergency May Also Be Considered During Such Legislative Session; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC30/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0030.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":913849,"bill_number":"HC18","title":"Constitution; amend to require preferential elections with no party affiliation.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, By Creating A New Section To Abolish Partisan Primaries; To Provide The Time For Holding Preferential And General Elections; To Provide That When Only One Person Has Qualified As A Candidate For An Office, Such Person's Name Shall Be Placed On The General Election Ballot; To Provide That A Preferential Election Shall Be Held Three Weeks Before The General Election And The Candidate Who Receives A Majority Of The Votes Cast For Such Office Shall Have His Name And His Name Only Placed On The General Election Ballot; To Provide That When No Candidate Receives A Majority Of The Votes Cast In The Preferential Election For An Office, That The Two Candidates Who Receive The Highest Number Of Votes In The Preferential Election Shall Have Their Names Placed On The General Election Ballot As Candidates For Such Office; To Require The Legislature To Provide For Nonpartisan Preferential Municipal Elections By General Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC18/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0018.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":913855,"bill_number":"HB877","title":"Mississippi Transportation Commission; abolish and create appointed position of Commissioner of Transportation.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 65-1-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Definitions Regarding The Mississippi Transportation Commission And Mississippi Department Of Transportation; To Amend Section 65-1-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Certain Provisions Regarding The Mississippi Department Of Transportation; To Amend Section 65-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Abolish The Mississippi Transportation Commission And Provide That The Head Of The Mississippi Department Of Transportation Shall Be The Commissioner Of Transportation; To Repeal Section 65-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Organization And Meetings Of The Mississippi Transportation Commission; To Repeal Section 65-1-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regards Compensation For The Mississippi Transportation Commission; To Amend Section 65-1-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Powers Of The Commissioner Of Transportation; To Repeal Section 65-1-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires The Mississippi Transportation Commission To Appoint An Executive Director Of The Mississippi Department Of Transportation; To Amend Section 65-1-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Certain Duties Of The Mississippi Commissioner Of Transportation; To Amend Section 65-1-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Chief Engineer Shall Be A Deputy Commissioner Of The Mississippi Department Of Transportation; To Amend Section 65-1-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Deputy Commissioner Of Administration Of The Mississippi Department Of Transportation; To Repeal Section 65-1-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires The Mississippi Transportation Commission To Employ A Secretary; To Amend Sections 65-1-17, 65-1-20, 65-1-23, 65-1-25, 65-1-27, 65-1-29, 65-1-31, 65-1-33, 65-1-35, 65-1-37, 65-1-39, 65-1-41, 65-1-43, 65-1-45, 65-1-46, 65-1-47, 65-1-49, 65-1-51, 65-1-57, 65-1-59, 65-1-61, 65-1-63, 65-1-65, 65-1-67, 65-1-69, 65-1-70.5, 65-1-71, 65-1-73, 65-1-75, 65-1-77, 65-1-79, 65-1-81, 65-1-83, 65-1-85, 65-1-86, 65-1-87, 65-1-89, 65-1-91, 65-1-110, 65-1-111, 65-1-113, 65-1-115, 65-1-117, 65-1-121, 65-1-123, 65-1-127, 65-1-129, 65-1-131, 65-1-135, 65-1-136, 65-1-137, 65-1-141, 65-1-145, 65-1-149, 65-1-151, 65-1-155, 65-1-167, 65-1-169, 65-1-173, 65-1-303, 65-1-305, 65-1-307, 65-1-345, 65-1-501, 65-1-503, 65-1-505, 65-1-507, 65-1-509, 65-1-513, 1-1-11, 7-5-13, 7-5-25, 7-5-59, 11-27-81, 11-27-91, 11-46-9, 23-15-193, 23-15-297, 23-15-881, 23-15-883, 23-15-887, 25-3-31, 25-58-21, 27-19-81, 27-19-89, 27-19-93, 27-19-138, 29-1-1, 29-1-77, 29-9-1, 31-5-33, 31-7-13.1, 31-7-13.2, 31-17-127, 37-101-292, 43-39-12, 45-3-21, 47-5-71, 47-5-133, 47-5-433, 49-1-33, 49-23-3, 49-23-7, 49-23-11, 49-23-13, 49-23-17, 49-23-19, 49-23-21, 49-23-25, 49-23-27, 49-25-5, 49-25-7, 49-25-9, 49-25-11, 49-25-13, 49-25-17, 49-25-21, 55-3-33, 55-5-7, 55-5-19, 55-5-23, 55-5-25, 55-5-27, 55-5-29, 55-5-31, 55-5-33, 55-5-61, 55-5-63, 55-13-1, 55-13-3, 55-13-9, 55-13-13, 55-13-15, 55-13-17, 55-13-19, 55-13-20, 55-13-21, 55-13-23, 55-13-27, 55-13-37, 55-15-81, 55-23-15, 55-25-6, 57-43-3, 57-43-11, 57-43-15, 57-75-22, 61-1-3, 61-1-33, 61-3-25, 61-5-15, 63-2-5, 63-3-303, 63-3-305, 63-3-307, 63-3-317, 63-3-501, 63-3-503, 63-3-511, 63-3-513, 63-3-611, 63-3-1001, 63-3-1003, 63-3-1009, 63-5-27, 63-5-31, 63-5-33, 63-5-34, 63-5-35, 63-5-51, 65-2-3, 65-2-5, 65-3-1, 65-3-3, 65-3-34, 65-3-39, 65-3-51, 65-3-71.10, 65-3-97, 65-3-99, 65-3-133, 65-3-135, 65-3-137, 65-3-139, 65-3-140, 65-3-140.1, 65-3-141, 65-3-143.1, 65-3-143.2, 65-3-143.3, 65-3-143.4, 65-3-143.5, 65-3-143.6, 65-3-143.7, 65-3-143.8, 65-3-143.9, 65-3-143.11, 65-3-143.12, 65-3-143.13, 65-3-143.14, 65-3-143.15, 65-3-143.16, 65-3-203, 65-3-205, 65-4-13, 65-4-19, 65-7-53, 65-7-55, 65-9-15, 65-9-17, 65-9-29, 65-9-33, 65-11-5, 65-11-7, 65-11-9, 65-11-11, 65-11-13, 65-11-15, 65-11-17, 65-11-19, 65-11-21, 65-11-23, 65-11-25, 65-11-27, 65-11-29, 65-11-31, 65-11-35, 65-11-37, 65-11-61, 65-17-203, 65-23-1, 65-23-11, 65-23-17, 65-23-201, 65-23-225, 65-23-227, 65-25-21, 65-25-23, 65-25-27, 65-25-31, 65-25-35, 65-25-129, 65-26-3, 65-26-5, 65-26-11, 65-26-15, 65-26-19, 65-26-25, 65-26-35, 65-26-37, 65-31-1, 65-31-3, 65-31-5, 65-31-11, 65-33-45, 65-33-53, 65-39-1, 65-39-3, 65-39-5, 65-39-17, 65-39-37, 65-41-5, 65-41-7, 65-43-1, 65-43-3, 65-43-4, 65-43-5, 65-43-9, 65-43-13, 65-43-25, 69-7-103, 69-13-205, 71-3-5, 71-3-38, 77-7-13, 77-7-16, 77-9-247, 77-9-257, 77-9-481, 77-9-485, 77-9-487, 77-9-493, 77-9-525, 77-9-527, 97-15-3, 97-15-5, 65-3-37, 65-3-37.1, 65-3-143.17 And 65-3-143.18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Bill; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB877/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0877.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":913858,"bill_number":"HC31","title":"Constitution; amend to provide that Legislature shall meet in regular session only once every two years.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 36, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Provide That Beginning In 2020, The Legislature Shall Meet In Regular Session Once Every Two Years Rather Than Annually; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC31/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0031.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":913862,"bill_number":"HC22","title":"U.S. Congress; urge to hold a constitutional convention of states to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Of The Mississippi Legislature Expressing The Incumbent Urgency And Necessity Concerning An Application To The United States Congress For An Article V Constitutional Convention Of The States For Proposing Amendments To The United States Constitution Which Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And For Members Of Congress.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC22/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0022.xml","sponsor":"Gary Staples"},
{"bill_id":913867,"bill_number":"HR2","title":"Council on American Islamic Relations; urge law enforcement and government agencies to avoid contacts with.","description":"A Resolution Urging All Law Enforcement And Governmental Agencies In Mississippi To Avoid And Suspend All Contacts And Outreach Activities With The Council On American Islamic Relations (cair).","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR2/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0002.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":913870,"bill_number":"HC27","title":"Constitution; amend to require actual cause or physical evidence before a search warrant is issued.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 23, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Provide That A Search Warrant Shall Only Be Issued For Actual Cause Or Physical Evidence Instead Of Probable Cause; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC27/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0027.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":913874,"bill_number":"SB2312","title":"Legislature; reduce size of beginning with the 2023 statewide general election.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 5-1-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Number Of Representatives In The Mississippi House Of Representatives Shall Be Reduced To 99 Representatives Beginning With The 2023 Statewide General Election; To Amend Section 5-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Number Of Senators In The Mississippi Senate Shall Be Reduced To 42 Senators Beginning With The 2023 Statewide General Election; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2312/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2312.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":913878,"bill_number":"HC26","title":"Constitution; amend to require Governor, not State Board of Education, to appoint State Superintendent of Education.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 202, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Require The Governor, Rather Than The State Board Of Education, To Appoint The State Superintendent Of Public Education From Candidates Recommended By The Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC26/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0026.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":913881,"bill_number":"HC13","title":"Dr. Barbara Hamilton; commemorate life and express sympathy upon her passing.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life And Legacy Of Dr. Barbara Yvonne Hamilton And Expressing Sympathy Upon Her Passing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC13/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0013.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":913886,"bill_number":"HC23","title":"Tori Bowie; commend for winning gold, silver and bronze medals in track and field during 2016 Summer Olympic Games.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Tori Bowie For Her Numerous Athletic Accolades In The Sport Of Track And Field, Particularly Her Gold Medal In The 4x100 Meter Relay, Silver Medal In The 100 Meter Dash, And Bronze Medal In The 200 Meter Dash During The 2016 Summer Olympic Games In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC23/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0023.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":913890,"bill_number":"HC25","title":"Reverend and Mrs. James Carroll Sandford; commend their lives and service to Covington County.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Honoring And Commending Reverend And Mrs. James Carroll \"jake\" Sanford For Their Wonderful, Selfless Service To Covington County And To The Veterans Of The State Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-06","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC25/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0025.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":913893,"bill_number":"HC14","title":"Roy F. Hodges; commend heroism of during World War II.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Courage And Bravery Of Roy F. Hodges And Commending His Valiant Service On Behalf Of This Great Nation During World War Ii.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC14/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0014.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":913897,"bill_number":"HC12","title":"United States Embassy in Israel; urge the President to relocate to Jerusalem.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Urging The President Of The United States To Immediately Implement The Provisions Of The Jerusalem Embassy Act Of 1995, And Begin The Process Of Relocating The United States Embassy In Israel To Jerusalem.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC12/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0012.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":913901,"bill_number":"HC29","title":"Constitution; amend to require the Legislature to review administrative rules that would significantly impact the state budget.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Require The Legislature To Review Any Administrative Rule Promulgated By A State Agency That Would Effect The State Budget By Ten Percent Or More; To Provide That Any Such Rule Would Become Effective At The End Of The Next Legislative Session, Unless The Legislature Disapproves Of The Rule By A Resolution Adopted By Both Houses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC29/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0029.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":913904,"bill_number":"HC35","title":"Constitution; amend to elect Governor by majority of popular vote, with no electoral vote requirement.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing To Amend The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890 By Amending Section 140 And Repealing Sections 141 And 142 To Provide That The Person Receiving The Majority Of Votes For The Office Of Governor At The General Election Shall Be Declared Elected; To Provide That If No Person Receives A Majority Of The Votes, Then A Runoff Election Shall Be Held Between The Two Persons Receiving The Highest Number Of Votes; To Abolish The Requirement That The Governor Be Elected By Vote Of The House Of Representatives If No Person Receives Both A Majority Of The Popular Vote And A Majority Of The Electoral Votes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC35/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0035.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":913907,"bill_number":"HC34","title":"Constitution; amend to provide for the automatic restoration of suffrage for certain crimes.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 253, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Provide For The Automatic Restoration Of Suffrage To Any Person Disqualified By Reason Of Crime, Upon The Completion Of Any Sentence, Probation And/or Payment Of Restitution, Except For Persons Disqualified For The Crimes Of Murder, Rape And Statutory Rape, Which Still Require A Two-thirds Vote By Both Houses Of The Mississippi Legislature To Restore Suffrage; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC34/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0034.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":913912,"bill_number":"SB2315","title":"Local school boards; prescribe educational qualifications.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-7-306, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe Qualifications For Members Of Local School Boards; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2315/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2315.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":913918,"bill_number":"SR1","title":"Restrictions on education spending.","description":"A Resolution To Place Restrictions On Education Spending.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR1/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SR/SR0001.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":913930,"bill_number":"SB2314","title":"Local school board members; prescribe salary scale based upon school district student enrollment.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-6-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe The Salary For Local School Board Members Based On School District Student Enrollment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2314/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2314.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":913936,"bill_number":"SB2316","title":"Elections; amend training requirements for resolution board members.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-523, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement For Resolution Board Members To Attend Election Manager Training; To Require Resolution Board Members To Complete Training Of Up To Two Hours On Their Duties To Review, Handle And Count Damaged Or Defective Ballots; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2316/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2316.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":913941,"bill_number":"SB2317","title":"Surplus county road department equipment; authorize transfer to other county departments.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 65-17-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow The Transfer Of Surplus County Road Department Equipment To Any Other Department Of County Government If Such Transfer Would Promote The Best Interest Of The County Government And Such Transfer Was Approved By A Unanimous Vote Of The Board Of Supervisors Of The County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2317/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2317.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":914187,"bill_number":"HB901","title":"Workers' compensation; require emergency hearing upon request of either party.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 71-3-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Workers' Compensation Commission To Order An Emergency Hearing Upon Request Or Petition Of Either Party For Such Hearing; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB901/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0901.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":914200,"bill_number":"HB922","title":"Gaming; sale of certain scratch-off cards is illegal gambling activity.","description":"An Act To Make It Unlawful For Any Person To Sell Cards, Tokens, Chips Or Similar Items, That Entitle A Buyer To Long Distance Telephone Service Or Other Forms Of Service, And That Are Attached To, Accompanied By Or Part Of A Scratch Pad, Bar Code Or Similar Item That The Buyer May Use To Win, Redeem Or Otherwise Obtain Anything Of Value Greater Than The Amount Paid For The Card, Token, Chip Or Other Item; To Require The State Gaming Commission To Establish And Maintain A Toll-free Telephone Number For The Purpose Of Receiving Reports Of Illegal Gambling Activities; To Amend Sections 97-33-1, 97-33-7, 97-33-9 And 75-76-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB922/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0922.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":914218,"bill_number":"HB905","title":"School districts; require uniform accounting system to address local, state and federal funds and transfer audit powers to SDE.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-37-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Uniform Accounting System Prescribed By The State Department Of Education For All School Districts To Include A Method To Keep Records Of All Local, State And Federal Funds; To Amend Section 37-61-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Transfer The Authority To Conduct Financial Audits On School Districts From The State Department Of Audit To The State Department Of Education; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB905/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0905.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":914232,"bill_number":"HB895","title":"Seat belts; provide that failure to use may be considered as contributory or comparative negligence.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-2-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Failure To Use A Seat Belt May Be Considered Contributory Negligence, Comparative Negligence Or A Failure To Mitigate Damages In Civil Cases; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB895/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0895.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":914244,"bill_number":"HB908","title":"Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning; increase certain fees charged by.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-141-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Fee That The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning May Charge State Agencies And Other Entities That Occupy Portions Of The Paul B. Johnson, Jr., Building, The Edsel E. Thrash Universities Center And The Etv Building For Utilities, Maintenance And Security; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB908/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0908.xml","sponsor":"Charles Beckett"},
{"bill_id":914260,"bill_number":"HB889","title":"Trucks; remove the requirement that visibility must be bad from the requirement to reduce speed during inclement weather.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-505, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That Visibility Must Be Bad From The Requirement That All Trucks, Or Truck-trailer Combinations, And Passenger Buses Shall Be Required To Reduce Speed To Forty-five Miles Per Hour During Inclement Weather; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB889/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0889.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":914271,"bill_number":"HB909","title":"State Health Insurance Plan; require to cover certain annual examinations.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-15-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State And School Employees Health Insurance Plan To Include Coverage For Annual Pap Smears And Annual Psa Tests As Part Of The Annual Wellness Coverage; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB909/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0909.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":914285,"bill_number":"HB904","title":"Tax assessors and collectors; revise the compensation provided to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-3-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Salaries Of County Assessors Or Tax Collector, Or Both If The Office Of Assessor Has Been Combined With The Office Of Tax Collector; To Bring Forward Section 25-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides A Cap On The Salaries Of Tax Assessors, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB904/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0904.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":914299,"bill_number":"HB906","title":"IHL Board; authorize to increase rate charged per square foot to occupants of properties under its jurisdiction.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-141-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Increase The Rate Charged To Occupants Of Certain Facilities Under Its Jurisdiction To $4.50 Per Square Foot For Services Provided By The Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB906/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0906.xml","sponsor":"Charles Beckett"},
{"bill_id":914313,"bill_number":"HB921","title":"Gaming; bring forward sections to authorize terminal gaming machines.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 75-76-5, 75-76-33, 75-76-67, 75-76-79, 75-76-81, 75-76-101, 75-76-129, 75-76-155, 75-76-157, 75-76-177, 75-76-191, 75-76-195, 75-76-267, 75-76-301, 75-76-303, 75-76-325, 97-33-1, 97-33-3, 97-33-5, 97-33-7, 97-33-8, 97-33-9, 97-33-11, 97-33-13, 97-33-15, 97-33-17, 97-33-19, 97-33-21, 97-33-23, 97-33-25, 97-33-27 And 97-33-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertain To Gaming, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments To Authorize Terminal Gaming Machines; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB921/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0921.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":914327,"bill_number":"HB886","title":"Health Agency Reorganization Act; create.","description":"An Act Entitled The \"mississippi Health Agency Reorganization Act Of 2017\"; To Provide That The Mississippi Department Of Mental Health Shall Be Under The Policy Direction Of The Governor; To Provide That The Executive Director Of The Mississippi Department Of Mental Health Shall Be Appointed By And Serve At The Will And Pleasure Of The Governor And To Provide That The Executive Director Shall Establish The Organizational Structure Of The Department; To Provide That The State Board Of Mental Health Shall Be An Advisory Board To The Department; To Amend Sections 41-4-1, 41-4-3, 41-4-5, 41-4-7, 41-4-9 And 41-4-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; To Provide That The Mississippi State Department Of Health Shall Be Under The Policy Direction Of The Governor; To Provide That The Executive Director Of The Mississippi State Department Of Health Shall Be Appointed By And Serve At The Will And Pleasure Of The Governor And To Provide That The Executive Director Shall Establish The Organizational Structure Of The Department; To Provide That The State Board Of Health Shall Be An Advisory Board To The Department; To Amend Sections 41-3-1.1, 41-3-3, 41-3-4, 41-3-5.1, 41-3-6, 41-3-15, 41-3-17, 41-3-18, 41-3-19, 41-3-20, 41-3-21, 41-3-51 And 41-3-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; To Provide That The State Department Of Rehabilitation Services Shall Be Under The Policy Direction Of The Governor; To Provide That The Executive Director Of The State Department Of Rehabilitation Services Shall Be Appointed By And Serve At The Will And Pleasure Of The Governor And To Provide That The Executive Director Shall Establish The Organizational Structure Of The Department; To Provide That The State Board Of Rehabilitation Services Shall Be An Advisory Board To The Department; To Amend Sections 37-33-151, 37-33-153, 37-33-155, 37-33-157, 37-33-159, 37-33-161, 37-33-163, 37-33-201, 37-33-205, 37-33-207 And 37-33-253, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; To Amend Section 25-9-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Employee Positions Affected By This Reorganization From The Regulations Of The State Personnel Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB886/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0886.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":914343,"bill_number":"HB897","title":"MS Center for Legal Services Corporation Fund; create and authorize deposits into.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-72, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Filing Fee For A Petition To Expunge An Offense; To Provide That A Certain Amount Of The Fee Shall Be Deposited Into The Mississippi Center For Legal Services Corporation Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB897/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0897.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":914354,"bill_number":"HB881","title":"MLEOTA Tuition and Improvement Fund; create and provide that monies shall be used to defray training and operational expenses at MLEOTA.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy Tuition And Improvement Fund; To Provide That Monies In The Fund Shall Be Used To Defray Tuition Expenses Of In-state Law Enforcement Officers In Attendance At The Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy, To Pay For Operation And Administrative Expenses Of The Academy, And To Pay For Improvements Made To The Academy; To Amend Section 45-5-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No Tuition Will Be Charged To In-state Law Enforcement Officers To Attend The Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy And To Require The Commissioner Of Public Safety To Reimburse Political Subdivisions For The Living And Travel Expenses Of Officers Attending The Academy; To Amend Section 45-6-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Board On Law Enforcement Officer Standards And Training Shall No Longer Reimburse Political Subdivisions For The Tuition And Expenses Of Law Enforcement Officers In Attendance At The Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy; To Amend Section 99-19-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For An Assessment For Deposit Into The Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy Tuition And Improvement Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB881/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0881.xml","sponsor":"Robert Foster"},
{"bill_id":914370,"bill_number":"HB882","title":"Motor vehicle; remove prohibition on leaving unattended without first stopping the engine and removing the key.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-909, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Prohibition On Leaving Your Car Unattended Without First Stopping The Engine And Removing The Key; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB882/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0882.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":914387,"bill_number":"HB910","title":"Nurse-Family Partnership Pilot Program; require to be established and funded through TANF funds.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-117-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Board Of Health To Establish The Nurse-family Partnership Pilot Program In The State Department Of Health; To Provide That The Pilot Program Shall Be Funded Annually Through The Tanf Block Grant Administered By The Department Of Human Services; To Limit The Pilot Program To 100 Families Per Year From Certain Counties; To Bring Forward Section 43-17-5, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB910/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0910.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":914399,"bill_number":"HB907","title":"Memorial highways; designate various segments of highways as.","description":"An Act To Designate A Segment Of Old U.s. Highway 45 In Alcorn, Prentiss And Lee Counties As \"rockabilly Way\"; To Designate A Certain Segment Of Mississippi Highway 589 In Lamar County As The \"police Chief Willie James Preston Memorial Highway\"; To Designate A Certain Bridge On Mississippi Highway 302 In Desoto County That Spans Interstate Highway 55 As \"senator George E. Guerieri, Sr., Memorial Bridge\"; To Designate A Certain Segment Of Mississippi Highway 35 Within The Corporate Limits Of The City Of Batesville, Mississippi, As The Leonard Morris Memorial Highway; To Designate A Portion Of United States Highway 82 In Leflore County As The \"b.b. King Memorial Highway\"; To Designate A Portion Of Highway 8 West Of The Town Of Pace As The Juniper Yates \"jy\" Trice Memorial Highway; To Designate A Certain Segment Of U.s. Interstate Highway 55 In Pike County, Mississippi, As The \"bo Diddley Memorial Highway\"; To Designate A Certain Segment Of Interstate 220 In Hinds County As The Senator Alice Varnado Harden Memorial Highway; To Designate A Portion Of Interstate 220 In Hinds County As The Senator Henry J. Kirksey Memorial Highway; To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Develop A Program On How Persons Should Respond To Law Enforcement Officers When Stopped; To Amend Section 37-25-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Driver's Education Programs Taught In Public Schools To Include A Program Developed By The Department Of Public Safety On How Persons Should Respond To Law Enforcement Officers When Stopped; To Require Nonpublic Schools That Offer A Driver's Education Program To Include In Such Program The Program Developed By The Department Of Public Safety On How To Respond To Law Enforcement Officers When Stopped; To Create New Section 65-9-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Division Of State Aid Road Construction To Administer A Certain Bridge Replacement Project On Mississippi Highway 407 In Attala County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB907/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0907.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":914410,"bill_number":"HB884","title":"Motor vehicles; increase weight limit tolerance for harvest permit vehicles and vehicles loading and unloading at state ports.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-5-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Weight Tolerance Allowed For Vehicles Operating Under A Harvest Permit And Certain Vehicles Loading And Unloading At A State Port; To Authorize The Tolerance For Harvest Permit Vehicles That Are Loaded At A Point Of Origin With Scales Available For Weighing Each Individual Axle; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB884/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0884.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":914425,"bill_number":"HB913","title":"Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act; extend authority of Department of Revenue to approve applications for certain rebates under.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-89-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend Until July 1, 2020, The Authority Of The Department Of Revenue To Approve Applications For Certain Rebates Under The Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB913/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0913.xml","sponsor":"Edward Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":914441,"bill_number":"HB914","title":"Right to vote; restore to people who committed disqualifying crimes once they complete all sentencing requirements.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Has Committed Any Disqualifying Crime As Provided In Section 241, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Restored Immediately After Completing All Of The Sentencing Requirements; To Amend Section 23-15-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Section 23-15-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB914/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0914.xml","sponsor":"Tyrone Ellis"},
{"bill_id":914456,"bill_number":"HB890","title":"Motor vehicles; require insurance sticker indicating valid motor vehicle insurance.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-15-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require An Insurance Sticker Be Maintained On Motor Vehicles On The Lower, Driver's Side Of The Front Windshield Of The Motor Vehicle To Indicate Proof Of Financial Responsibility; To Require Insurance Companies To Issue The Sticker; To Provide The Same Provisions And Penalties For Failure To Maintain As Provided For Insurance Cards; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB890/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0890.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":914469,"bill_number":"HB880","title":"Abandoned motor vehicle; authorize sale of by person whose name vehicle is not licensed under.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-17-74, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Except From The Provision That Makes It Unlawful For A Person To Sell A Motor Vehicle That Is Not Licensed In Such Person's Name, A Person Selling An Abandoned Motor Vehicle Under Section 63-21-1 Et Seq., Mississippi Code Of 1972; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB880/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0880.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":914480,"bill_number":"HB888","title":"Highway 315; reconstruct a portion of.","description":"An Act To Direct The Mississippi Department Of Transportation To Construct, Reconstruct, Straighten And Realign A Certain Segment Of Highway 315 In Panola County, To Designate Such Highway Segment As A Part Of The State Highway System And To Place Such Highway Under The Jurisdiction Of The Transportation Commission; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB888/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0888.xml","sponsor":"Nolan Mettetal"},
{"bill_id":914498,"bill_number":"HB912","title":"Mississippi Dyslexia Forgivable Loan Program; increase number of students allowed in each cohort to 40.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-106-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Number Of Students Admitted To Each Cohort For The Mississippi Dyslexia Forgivable Loan Program From 20 To 40 Beginning With The 2017-2018 Collegiate Academic Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB912/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0912.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":914511,"bill_number":"HB894","title":"Seat belts; require all passengers of a motor vehicle to use.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-2-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All Passengers In A Motor Vehicle To Wear A Properly Fastened Safety Seat Belt System While The Motor Vehicle Is Operated On A Public Road; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB894/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0894.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":914526,"bill_number":"HB916","title":"Joint state-county work program; authorize judges to order offenders to participate in.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-451, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A County Or Circuit Court Judge May Order Certain Offenders To Participate In A Joint State-county Work Program If The District Attorney And Sheriff Of The County Agree To Such Participation; To Amend Section 47-5-401, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB916/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0916.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":914541,"bill_number":"HB891","title":"Recognition and welcome signs; allow for placement adjacent to state highways in unincorporated area of counties.","description":"An Act To Allow For The Placement Of Welcome And Recognition Signs On State Highways Within An Unincorporated Area Of A County; To Authorize The Department Of Transportation To Erect Certain Signs For Member Institutions Of The Mississippi Association Of Independent Colleges And Universities; To Require The Institutions For Which The Signs Are Erected To Purchase And Pay The Cost Of Erecting And Maintaining Such Signs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB891/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0891.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":914558,"bill_number":"HB915","title":"CON; direct Department of Health to issue for new end-stage renal disease facility in City of Senatobia.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-7-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The State Department Of Health To Issue A Certificate Of Need For The Establishment Of A New End-stage Renal Disease (esrd) Facility Within The City Limits Of The City Of Senatobia; To Provide That The Requirement For Substantial Compliance With The Projection Of Need As Reported In The Current State Health Plan Are Waived For The Purposes Of This Facility; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB915/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0915.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":914571,"bill_number":"HB918","title":"Gaming; increase maximum compensation allowed per bingo session for persons conducting licensed games under Charitable Bingo Law.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-33-69, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase From $400.00 To $600.00 The Maximum Compensation Allowed Per Bingo Session For Conducting Licensed Games Under The Charitable Bingo Law, Unless Otherwise Provided For By The Mississippi Gaming Commission; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB918/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0918.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":914581,"bill_number":"HB919","title":"Delta State University; authorize to enter into a long-term lease for specified purposes.","description":"An Act To Authorize Delta State University, With The Approval Of The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning, To Lease A Certain Portion Of Its Property Located In The City Of Cleveland, Bolivar County, Mississippi, For A Term Of No More Than 40 Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-21","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB919/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0919.xml","sponsor":"Abe Hudson"},
{"bill_id":914599,"bill_number":"HB899","title":"Uninsured motorist coverage; provide that coverage is mandatory in every automobile liability insurance policy.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-11-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Mandate Uninsured Motorist Coverage In All Automobile Liability Insurance Policies; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB899/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0899.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":914611,"bill_number":"HB902","title":"Railroads; establish procedure for crossing of by utilities.","description":"An Act To Provide That A Utility May Cross A Class Iii Railroad's Right-of-way If The Utility Gives Notice, Pays A Crossing Fee And Provides A Certificate Of Insurance; To Provide Certain Definitions; To Provide That A Utility Is Not Required To Pay A Fee To A Railroad If It Is Crossing In The Public Right-of-way; To Require A Utility To Pay For Reasonable Flagging Expense Related To The Crossing; To Specify The Amount Of Insurance A Utility Must Carry During The Construction Of The Crossing; To Provide Certain Procedures For A Railroad To Object To The Crossing; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB902/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0902.xml","sponsor":"Vince Mangold"},
{"bill_id":914627,"bill_number":"HB920","title":"Juvenile offenders convicted of murder; revise sentencing options for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Alternative Sentencing Options For Juvenile Offenders In Certain Murder Convictions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB920/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0920.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":914645,"bill_number":"HB885","title":"Harvest permits; authorize for vehicles carrying disposal well waters.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Issuance Of Harvest Permits To Vehicles Carrying Disposal Well Waters; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB885/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0885.xml","sponsor":"Ken Morgan"},
{"bill_id":914662,"bill_number":"HB911","title":"Mississippi Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship for Students with Dyslexia Program; expand to include students in Grades K through 12.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-173-1, 37-173-3, 37-173-7 And 37-173-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Eligibility For The Mississippi Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship For Students With Dyslexia Program To Include Students In Kindergarten Through Grade 12; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB911/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0911.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":914679,"bill_number":"HB898","title":"Uninsured motorist coverage; provide that limits will be equal to liability coverage unless insured selects otherwise.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-11-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Uninsured Motorist Coverage Limits Shall Be Automatically Equal To The Limits Of Bodily Injury Liability Coverage And Property Damage Liability Coverage Unless The Insured Specifically Selects Uninsured Motorist Coverage Of Lesser Limits; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB898/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0898.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":914694,"bill_number":"HB883","title":"Natural gas public utilities; authorize those that are rate-regulated to undertake economic development activities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 77-3-44, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Rate-regulated Natural Gas Public Utility With Certificated Service Area In Mississippi To Undertake Economic Development Activities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB883/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0883.xml","sponsor":"Charles Beckett"},
{"bill_id":914709,"bill_number":"HB892","title":"Traffic signs; require MDOT to replace those in disrepair that lead to the Jacinto Courthouse in Alcorn County.","description":"An Act To Require The Mississippi Department Of Transportation To Replace All Directional Traffic Signs For The Jacinto Courthouse In Alcorn County, Mississippi, That The Department Finds To Be In Disrepair; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB892/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0892.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":914726,"bill_number":"HB900","title":"Motor vehicle liability insurance policy; require to include medical payment coverage.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-15-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Policies To Include Medical Payment Coverage; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB900/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0900.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":914743,"bill_number":"HB903","title":"Community-Based Placement for At-risk Children Pilot Program; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Community-based Placement For At-risk Children Pilot Program In Order To Plan For Early Intervention With At-risk Children In The County In Which The Pilot Program Is Located; To Enact Standards For Community-based Homes; To Provide Standards For Determination Of Eligibility Of Children For Placement Under The Pilot Program; To Authorize Reasonable Reimbursement For Expenses Of Placements To The Community-based Homes; To Authorize Funding For The Pilot Program; To Provide For Supervision Of And Reporting By The Pilot Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB903/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0903.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":914772,"bill_number":"HB893","title":"Driver's license; authorize the Commissioner of Public Safety to display blood type on at request of recipient.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 63-1-35 And 45-35-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Commissioner Of Public Safety To Display A Recipient's Blood Type On A Driver's License Or Identification Card; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB893/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0893.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":914785,"bill_number":"HB896","title":"Radar speed detection equipment; authorize sheriffs and deputies to use on county roads outside of municipalities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-519, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Sheriff And Deputy Sheriffs Of Any County To Use Radar Speed Detection Equipment Upon Any Public Road, Street Or Highway Within The County, Excluding Any Interstate Highway, Lying Outside Of The Corporate Limits Of Any Incorporated Municipality; To Require The Governing Authority Of The County To Conduct An Investigation To Determine Safe And Reasonable Speeds, And Post Speed Limits Accordingly, Before Using Radar Equipment; To Provide That All Fines Collected By A County From The Use Of Radar Shall Be Deposited Into A Fund To Be Appropriated By The Legislature For Maintenance, Reconstruction And/or Repair Of Existing Highways And Bridges; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB896/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0896.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":914795,"bill_number":"HB917","title":"Joint state-county work program; revise eligibility requirements for program.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-451, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Eligibility Requirements For Joint State-county Work Programs; To Amend Section 47-5-401, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB917/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0917.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":914806,"bill_number":"HB887","title":"Special funds; revise provisions regarding several to require funding from General Fund.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-104-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize State Agencies To Charge Each Other For Services If Federal Grants, Pass-through Funds, Cost Allocation Charges, Surplus Property Charges, Project Fees Or Nonrecurring Fees Are Involved; To Amend Section 27-104-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Certain Special Funds Shall Be Exempt From The Requirement That All Special Funds Are To Be Deposited Into The State General Fund; To Amend Sections 7-3-59, 23-15-169.7 And 79-29-1203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The End Of Year Balance Of The Help Mississippi Vote Fund And The Elections Support Fund Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund And The Program Shall Be Administered From Appropriations From The State General Fund; To Bring Forward Section 23-15-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Created The Elections Support Fund And Provides For The Distribution Of The Monies In The Fund, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 7-5-305, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Insurance Integrity Enforcement Fund Program Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Sections 9-11-35 And 21-23-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Mississippi Department Of Revenue Shall Administer The Justice Court Collections Payment Program And The Municipal Court Collections Payment Program; To Delete The Justice Court Collections Special Fund; To Delete The Municipal Court Collections Special Fund; To Amend Section 11-46-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Tort Claims Board Shall Be Exempt From The Requirement That Special Funds Are To Be Deposited Into The State General Fund And From The Prohibition Against Charging Fees; To Authorize The Board To Charge Certain Fees During Fiscal Upon 2017; To Amend Sections 27-19-99 And 27-19-155, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That License Plates And Decal Fees Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund; To Amend Section 27-19-179, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Department Of Revenue License Tag Acquisition Fund Program Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 27-104-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Revenue From The Statewide Cost Allocation (swca) Plan Shall Only Be Used By The Department Of Finance And Administration For The Maintenance Of State-owned Property; To Amend Section 29-1-95, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Proceeds From Tax Sales In The Land Records Maintenance Fund Administered By The Secretary Of State Used To Pay Taxes Due To Local Governmental Entities Shall Be Exempt From The Requirement That All Special Funds Are To Be Deposited Into The State General Fund; To Amend Sections 37-26-3 And 37-26-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The State Court Education Fund And The State Prosecutor Education Fund And The State Court Constituents Fund And The State Court Security Systems Fund Programs Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 37-26-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Children's Advocacy Centers Fund Program Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 43-19-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Legal Division Of The Child Support Unit Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer And To Delete Reference To Certain Trust Funds; To Amend Section 43-47-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Vulnerable Persons Unit Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 45-2-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Law Enforcement Officers And Firefighters Disabilities Benefits Fund Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 45-6-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Motorcycle Officers Training Program Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 53-1-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Provisions That Requires The Expenses Of The Emergency Plugging Program And The Oil And Gas Conservation Fund Program To Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program To Be Deposited Into The State General Fund; To Amend Section 71-3-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Year-end Balance Of The Second Injury Fund Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund; To Amend Section 75-57-119, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Propane Education And Research Fund Shall Be Diverted Into The State General Fund And The Program Shall Be Administered By Appropriation From The State General Fund; To Amend Section 75-63-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Preneed Contracts Loss Recovery Fund Shall Be Exempt From The Requirement That Special Funds Be Diverted Into The State General Fund And To Provide That No Such Funds May Be Used In The Administration Of This Program; To Amend Section 77-3-87, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Amount Of The Public Utilities Regulatory Assessment Shall Not Exceed The Total Legislative Appropriation And That The Proceeds Of Such Assessment Shall Be Deposited Into The State Treasury For The Credit Of The General Fund; To Amend Section 93-21-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Domestic Violence Division Of The Office Of Attorney General Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 97-3-54.8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Relief For Victims Of Human Trafficking Fund Program Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 97-33-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Charitable Bingo Fund Shall Be Diverted Into The State General Fund And The Charitable Bingo Law Shall Be Administered By Appropriation From The State General Fund; To Amend Section 97-45-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Attorney General's Cyber Crime Central Special Fund Program Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 99-41-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Crime Victims Compensation Fund Program Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB887/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0887.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":915146,"bill_number":"SB2334","title":"Expunction of felony; revise.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Expunction Of A Felony Record Under Certain Limited Circumstances; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2334/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2334.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":915160,"bill_number":"SB2327","title":"Conversion and Domestication; revise.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 79-37-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Requirements For Filing Of Documents; To Amend Section 79-37-114, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Time Within Which A Filed Document May Be Corrected; To Amend Section 79-37-116, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Forum For Appeal From The Secretary's Refusal To File A Document; To Amend Section 79-37-401, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify When An Entity Is Entitled To Conversion Or Domestication And To Exclude Charitable Organizations; To Amend Section 79-37-405, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Conversion Of A Domestic Entity; To Amend Section 79-37-406, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise How The Registration To Do Business Of A Converting Entity That Is A Foreign Entity Is Amended; To Amend Section 79-37-505, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Requirements For A Statement Of Domestication To Be Accepted For Filing; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2327/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2327.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":915176,"bill_number":"SB2339","title":"Community Policing and Transparency Act of 2017; create.","description":"An Act To Provide Procedures For Use Of Body-worn Cameras By Law Enforcement Officers; To Describe How Video From The Cameras Must Be Retained By Law Enforcement Agencies; To Authorize Who May Obtain A Copy Of A Recording; To Provide Remedies For Violations Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2339/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2339.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":915191,"bill_number":"SB2326","title":"Debts; authorize community and junior colleges to collect through setoff against a debtor's income tax return.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-701, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Public Community And Junior Colleges In The Definition Of The Term \"claimant Agency\" In The Law That Allows Certain Entities To Collect Certain Debts Through Setoff Against A Debtor's Income Tax Refund And To Expand The Types Of Debts That May Be Collected Through Such Procedure; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2326/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2326.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":915207,"bill_number":"SB2328","title":"Mississippi Resident Tuition Assistance Grant Program; increase minimum GPA to qualify.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-106-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Minimum High School Grade Point Average (gpa) Required To Qualify For A Mississippi Resident Tuition Assistance Scholarship Award To Attend A Mississippi University Or Community College; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-07","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2328/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2328.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":915223,"bill_number":"SB2320","title":"Alteration or renaming of historical monuments, memorials and streets; prohibit and provide sanctions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 55-15-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Provisions Of The Statutory Prohibition Against The Alteration Of Historical Monuments And Memorials Located On Public Property; To Prohibit The Renaming Or Rededication Of Certain Statutes, Monuments, Schools, Streets, Parks Or Similar Structures Named In Honor Of Certain Military Units, Figures Or Events; To Provide Criminal Sanctions For Violation Of This Statute; To Provide That This Section Shall Be Known As The \"mississippi Heritage Protection Act Of 2017\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2320/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2320.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":915238,"bill_number":"SB2321","title":"Mississippi Uniform Power of Attorney Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Uniform Power Of Attorney Act; To Define Certain Terms; To Provide For The Applicability Of This Act; To Provide For The Execution, Validity And Meaning Of A Power Of Attorney; To Provide For The Nomination Of Conservators Or Guardians; To Provide When A Power Of Attorney Is Effective; To Provide For The Termination Of A Power Of Attorney Or An Agent's Authority; To Provide The Duties And Responsibilities Of Agents; To Provide For The Exoneration Of An Agent; To Provide For Judicial Relief; To Provide For The Resignation Of Agents And Notice Thereof; To Provide For Acceptance And Reliance Upon An Acknowledged Power Of Attorney; To Provide Liability For Refusal To Accept An Acknowledged Power Of Attorney; To Provide Authority That Requires Specific Grant; To Provide For The Incorporation And Construction Of Authority; To Provide For The Authority Of An Agent And The Uses Therefor; To Provide Forms For A Power Of Attorney; To Provide For An Agent's Certification; To Amend Section 75-3-307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Repeal Sections 87-3-101, 87-3-103, 87-3-105, 87-3-107, 87-3-109, 87-3-111 And 87-3-113, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Constitute The Uniform Durable Power Of Attorney Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2321/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2321.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":915254,"bill_number":"HB928","title":"Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement Act; To Bring Forward Section 27-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB928/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0928.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":915269,"bill_number":"HB926","title":"Health Care Collaboration Act; create.","description":"An Act To Authorize The University Of Mississippi Medical Center Subject To Approval By The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Enter Into Joint-purchasing Arrangements, Joint Ventures, Joint-operating Agreements, Or Similar Arrangements With Community Hospitals Or Other Public Or Private Health-related Organizations In Order To Participate In Financial Or Clinical Integration Or Clinically Integrated Networks And To Provide For Contracts Of Employment, Services And Ownership Of Property Under Such Arrangements; To Amend Section 11-46-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Health Care Practitioners Working Under Such Arrangements Are Covered By The Tort Claims Act; To Amend Sections 31-7-1 And 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Application Of The Public Purchasing Laws To Such Arrangements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB926/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0926.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":915286,"bill_number":"HB936","title":"Campaign contributions; prohibit personal use of.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Use Of Campaign Contributions For Personal Use; To Provide The Allowable And Prohibited Uses Of Campaign Contributions; To Provide For The Disposition Of Unused Campaign Contributions; To Provide Penalties For Improper Use Of Campaign Contributions; To Prohibit The Governor, Lieutenant Governor Or Any Member Of The Legislature From Soliciting Or Receiving Campaign Contributions During Any Legislative Session; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB936/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0936.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":915302,"bill_number":"SB2323","title":"MS Works Scholarship Pilot Program; establish to assist career and technical education students at community colleges.","description":"An Act To Establish The 2017 Mississippi Works Scholarship Pilot Program To Assist Career And Technical Education (cte) Students Who Enroll At Mississippi Community Colleges To Complete A Cte Certificate Or Degree; To Provide That The Program Shall Be Administered By The Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board; To Prescribe Qualifications For The Program; To Provide That The Program Is Contingent On Appropriated Funds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2323/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2323.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":915316,"bill_number":"HB923","title":"Petitions for municipal annexation; require practical ingress and egress to and from public roads be included in.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-1-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That In A Petition For Municipal Annexation, The Petition Must Certify Any Property To Be Annexed Shall Have A Practical Ingress And Egress To And From A Public Road; To Amend Section 21-1-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Certain Exceptions For Certain Property Owners During An Annexation When A Practical Ingress And Egress To And From A Public Road Is Not Present For Within An Annexation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB923/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0923.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":915331,"bill_number":"SB2329","title":"Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board; must report on the effectiveness of state financial aid programs.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-106-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board Will Provide A Quinquennial Report To The Legislature On The Effectiveness And Efficiency Of State-supported Student Financial Aid Programs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2329/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2329.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":915346,"bill_number":"SB2336","title":"Expunction; allow after 20 years' good behavior.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Court Of Conviction To Expunge The Record Of Any Felony Other Than A Violent Offense Or A Sex Crime After 20 Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2336/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2336.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":915363,"bill_number":"SB2338","title":"Crimes of violence; remove references to parole and early release from provision of law designating offenses as such.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Provision Of Law Designating Certain Offenses As Crimes Of Violence Does Not Deem An Offender Eligible Or Ineligible For Parole Or Early Release; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2338/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2338.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":915379,"bill_number":"SB2335","title":"Expunction of conviction; revise.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The List Of Felonies For Which A Court May Grant Expunction Of Record; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2335/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2335.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":915394,"bill_number":"HB932","title":"Campaign contributions; revise use of.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Personal Use Of Campaign Contributions By Any Elected Public Office Holder Or Any Candidate For Public Office; To Specifically Prohibit Certain Personal Use Expenditures; To Provide That Any Expense That Directly Results From Campaign Or Officeholder Activity Is Permitted; To Provide For The Disposal Of Campaign Contributions Once A Termination Report Is Filed; To Provide Penalties; To Require The Secretary Of State To Issue Advisory Opinions Regarding The Use Of Campaign Contributions; To Amend Section 23-15-801, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical Changes; To Amend Section 23-15-803, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Deadline For Filing A Statement Of Organization For A Political Committee To 48 Hours; To Require The Disclosure Of The Name, Address, Officers And Members Of A Political Committee, The Designation Of The Chair And The Custodian Of Financial Books And Records; To Allow The Secretary Of State To Administratively Fine Political Committees Not More Than $5,000.00, Per Violation, For Failing To Comply With Filing Requirements; To Amend Section 23-15-805, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Candidates To File Campaign Finance Reports Directly With The Secretary Of State By Fax, Email, Postal Mail Or Hand Delivery; To Amend Section 23-15-807, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Unopposed Candidates Are Not Required To File Pre-election Reports But Must File All Other Reports; To Provide That The Required Disclosure Of An Expenditure To A Credit Card Issuer, Financial Institution Or Business Allowing Payments And Money Transfers To Be Made Over The Internet To Include, Either By Detail Or A Separate Entity, The Amount Of The Funds Passing To Each Person, Business Entity Or Organization Receiving Funds From The Expenditure; To Amend Section 23-15-811, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Secretary Of State Or Attorney General May Bring A Mandamus Action To Compel The Required Campaign Finance Disclosure Reports; To Amend Section 23-15-813, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical Changes; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-809, 23-15-815 And 23-15-817, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB932/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0932.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":915412,"bill_number":"HB937","title":"Campaign contributions; revise use of.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Personal Use Of Campaign Contributions By Any Elected Public Office Holder Or Any Candidate For Public Office; To Specifically Prohibit Certain Personal Use Expenditures; To Provide That Any Expense That Directly Results From Campaign Or Officeholder Activity Is Permitted; To Provide For The Disposal Of Campaign Contributions Once A Termination Report Is Filed; To Provide Penalties; To Require The Secretary Of State To Issue Advisory Opinions Regarding The Use Of Campaign Contributions; To Amend Section 23-15-801, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical Changes; To Amend Section 23-15-803, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Deadline For Filing A Statement Of Organization For A Political Committee To 48 Hours; To Require The Disclosure Of The Name, Address, Officers And Members Of A Political Committee, The Designation Of The Chair And The Custodian Of Financial Books And Records; To Allow The Secretary Of State To Administratively Fine Political Committees Not More Than $5,000.00, Per Violation, For Failing To Comply With Filing Requirements; To Amend Section 23-15-805, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Candidates To File Campaign Finance Reports Directly With The Secretary Of State By Fax, Email, Postal Mail Or Hand Delivery; To Require, Beginning With The 2018 Election Cycle, All Statements, Reports Of Contributions And Expenditures, And Other Reports To Be Filed Electronically Over The Internet; To Require The Secretary Of State, Beginning With The 2018 Election Cycle, To Implement And Maintain An Electronic Database Accessible By The Public Through The Secretary Of State's Website That Provides The Capability Of Search And Retrieval Of All Statements, Reports Of Contributions And Expenditures, And Other Reports Required To Be Filed With The Secretary Of State; To Amend Section 23-15-807, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Unopposed Candidates Are Not Required To File Pre-election Reports But Must File All Other Reports; To Provide That The Required Disclosure Of An Expenditure To A Credit Card Issuer, Financial Institution Or Business Allowing Payments And Money Transfers To Be Made Over The Internet To Include, Either By Detail Or A Separate Entity, The Amount Of The Funds Passing To Each Person, Business Entity Or Organization Receiving Funds From The Expenditure; To Amend Section 23-15-811, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Secretary Of State Or Attorney General May Bring A Mandamus Action To Compel The Required Campaign Finance Disclosure Reports; To Amend Section 23-15-813, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical Changes; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-809, 23-15-815 And 23-15-817, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB937/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0937.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":915428,"bill_number":"HB924","title":"Counties and municipalities; revise how rates for electronic payments are assessed.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 17-25-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise How A County Or Municipality May Set The Processing Rate For Electronic Payments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB924/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0924.xml","sponsor":"Charles Busby"},
{"bill_id":915444,"bill_number":"SC548","title":"Constitution; change terms of office of members of State Board of Education from nine to four years.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 203 Of The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890 To Change The Terms Of Office Of The Members Of The State Board Of Education From 9 To 4 Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC548/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0548.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":915460,"bill_number":"SB2337","title":"Drug courts; amend criteria for participation in.","description":"An Act To Provide That A Conviction For Burglary Of A Dwelling Is Not A Crime Of Violence For Purposes Of Determining An Offender's Eligibility For A Drug Court Program; To Amend Sections 9-23-5 And 9-23-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2337/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2337.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":915475,"bill_number":"HB931","title":"State Department of Education; remove from certain State Personnel Board procedures for a period of three years.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-9-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That For A Period Of Three Years, The Personnel Actions Of The State Department Of Education Subject To The Regulations Of The State Personnel Board Shall Be Exempt From State Personnel Board Procedures, And All Employees Of The Agency Shall Be Classified As Nonstate Service During That Period; To Amend Sections 37-3-13, 37-3-25, 37-3-95, 37-13-80 And 43-5-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB931/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0931.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":915491,"bill_number":"HB927","title":"Underground Storage Tank Advisory Council; create.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-17-421, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Manner In Which The Underground Storage Tank Regulatory Fee Is Determined; To Require The Mississippi Commission On Environmental Quality To Consider The Report From The Underground Storage Tank Advisory Council And Any Public Comments When Setting The Annual Storage Tank Fee; To Create New Section 49-17-422, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Underground Storage Tank Advisory Council; To Require The Advisory Council To Conduct An Independent Study Of The Costs Related To The Underground Storage Tank Program; To Require The Advisory Council To Recommend An Equitable Fee System For The Storage Tank Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB927/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0927.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":915507,"bill_number":"SB2325","title":"Certificate of Foreign Birth; allow issuance by Bureau of Vital Statistics.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 41-57-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The State Registrar To Issue A Certificate Of Foreign Birth Without Judicial Proceedings If Certain Criteria Are Satisfied; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2325/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2325.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":915522,"bill_number":"SB2333","title":"Adult care facilities; define for licensure and reimbursement purposes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-11-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"adult Day Care Facility\" For Purposes Of Institutional Licensure By The State Department Of Health; To Amend Section 43-11-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The State Board Of Health To Promulgate Rules, Regulations And Standards Regarding The Operation Of Adult Day Care Facilities Which Incorporate The Most Current Ranges And Levels Of Care Developed By The National Adult Day Services Association (nadsa), And To Authorize The State Department Of Health To Implement The Rap-back Criminal History Records System For Monitoring Employees At Licensed Adult Care Facilities; To Codify Section 43-11-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe Fees For Adult Day Care Facility Licensure; To Amend Section 43-13-117.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Requirements And Levels Of Service For Medicaid Reimbursement For Adult Day Health Services By A Medicaid Waiver Provider; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2333/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2333.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":915538,"bill_number":"SB2332","title":"Foreign adoptions; certain parents may proceed pro se in registration of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-17-303, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Right Of Adoptive Parents, Under Certain Circumstances, To Proceed Pro Se In The Matter Of Registration Of A Foreign Adoption; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2332/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2332.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":915550,"bill_number":"HB939","title":"Division of State Aid Road Construction; authorize to administer a bridge replacement project on Mississippi Highway 407 in Attala County.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 65-9-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Division Of State Aid Road Construction To Administer A Certain Bridge Replacement Project On Mississippi Highway 407 In Attala County, Mississippi; To Bring Forward Section 65-9-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB939/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0939.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":915565,"bill_number":"SB2330","title":"Enhanced eligibility verification system; direct Division of Medicaid to establish.","description":"An Act Entitled The \"mississippi Welfare Fraud Prevention Act\"; To Establish An Enhanced Eligibility Verification System To Be Used By The Department Of Human Services, The Division Of Medicaid, The Office Of Employment Security Or Any Other State Or Political Subdivision That Administers Public Benefits; To Provide Standards For The Enhanced Eligibility Verification Process; To Provide For Case Review Of Discrepancies; To Provide For Referrals For Fraud Or Misrepresentation To The Proper Agency Responsible For Prosecution; To Provide For Reporting; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2330/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2330.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":915582,"bill_number":"HB925","title":"Mining permits; provide that local zoning authority shall not impair.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 17-1-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Local Ordinances And Regulations Shall Not Control Or Supersede Mining Permits Issued By The Mississippi Department Of Environmental Quality; To Bring Forward Section 17-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972,for Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB925/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0925.xml","sponsor":"Charles Busby"},
{"bill_id":915598,"bill_number":"HB930","title":"Office of Educator Standards and Licensure; create.","description":"An Act To Codify New Section 37-3-2.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish The Office Of Educator Standards And Licensure Within The State Department Of Education; To Provide For The Appointment Of The Director Of The Office Of Educator Standards And Licensure, Who Shall Report Directly To The State Superintendent Of Public Education And The State Board Of Education; To Require The Office To Establish Standards For Educator Preparation Programs And For The Issuance And Renewal Of Educator Licenses; To Amend Section 37-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Duties Of The Commission On Teacher And Administrator Education, Certification And Licensure And Development Relating To The Issuance Of Educator Licenses In Accordance With The Requirements Established By The Office Of Educator Standards And Licensure; To Amend Section 37-3-89, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB930/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0930.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":915613,"bill_number":"SB2318","title":"Elections; exclude runoffs from provisions requiring a certain number of machines to be used or a certain number of ballots printed.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-423, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude Certain Elections From The Provision That Requires The Officials In Charge Of The Election To Utilize At Least 75% Of All The Voting Machines Available To The County Or Municipality In Each Primary And General Election Conducted Utilizing Those Machines; To Amend Section 23-15-513, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude Certain Elections From The Provision That Requires The Number Of Ballots That The Officials In Charge Of The Election Must Print In General And Primary Elections Conducted Utilizing Optical Mark Reading Systems Shall Be Equal To Not Less Than 75% Of The Registered Voters Eligible To Vote In The Election; To Amend Section 23-15-531.6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude Certain Elections From The Provision That Requires The Officials In Charge Of The Election To Utilize At Least 75% Of All Of The Direct Recording Electronic Voting Equipment Units Available To The County Or Municipality In Each Primary And General Election Conducted Utilizing Those Units; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2318/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2318.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":915642,"bill_number":"HB935","title":"Campaign contributions; prohibit personal use of and revise to require detailed and electronic reporting of.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Personal Use Of Campaign Contributions By Any Elected Public Office Holder Or Any Candidate For Public Office; To Specifically Prohibit Certain Personal Use Expenditures; To Provide That Any Expense That Directly Results From Campaign Or Officeholder Activity Is Permitted; To Provide For The Disposal Of Campaign Contributions Once A Termination Report Is Filed; To Provide Penalties; To Require The Secretary Of State To Issue Advisory Opinions Regarding The Use Of Campaign Contributions; To Amend Section 23-15-801, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical Changes; To Amend Section 23-15-803, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Deadline For Filing A Statement Of Organization For A Political Committee To 48 Hours; To Require The Disclosure Of The Name, Address, Officers And Members Of A Political Committee, The Designation Of The Chair And The Custodian Of Financial Books And Records; To Allow The Secretary Of State To Administratively Fine Political Committees Not More Than $5,000.00, Per Violation, For Failing To Comply With Filing Requirements; To Amend Section 23-15-805, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Candidates To File Campaign Finance Reports Directly With The Secretary Of State By Fax, Email, Postal Mail Or Hand Delivery; To Require, Beginning With The 2018 Election Cycle, All Statements, Reports Of Contributions And Expenditures, And Other Reports To Be Filed Electronically Over The Internet; To Require The Secretary Of State, Beginning With The 2018 Election Cycle, To Implement And Maintain An Electronic Database Accessible By The Public Through The Secretary Of State's Website That Provides The Capability Of Search And Retrieval Of All Statements, Reports Of Contributions And Expenditures, And Other Reports Required To Be Filed With The Secretary Of State; To Amend Section 23-15-807, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Unopposed Candidates Are Not Required To File Pre-election Reports But Must File All Other Reports; To Provide That The Required Disclosure Of An Expenditure To A Credit Card Issuer, Financial Institution Or Business Allowing Payments And Money Transfers To Be Made Over The Internet To Include, Either By Detail Or A Separate Entity, Must Include The Amount Of The Funds Passing To Each Person, Business Entity Or Organization Receiving Funds From The Expenditure; To Amend Section 23-15-811, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Secretary Of State Or Attorney General May Bring A Mandamus Action To Compel The Required Campaign Finance Disclosure Reports; To Amend Section 23-15-813, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical Changes; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-809, 23-15-815 And 23-15-817, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB935/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0935.xml","sponsor":"William Denny"},
{"bill_id":915660,"bill_number":"SB2324","title":"Nissan Scholarship Program; authorize Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board to administer.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-106-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board To Administer The Nissan Scholarship Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2324/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2324.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":915676,"bill_number":"HB933","title":"Campaign finance reports; require certain disclosures relating to credit card purchases.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-807, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Candidate Or Political Committee To Disclose Certain Expenditures To A Credit Card Company Or Certain Other Kinds Of Companies On Their Campaign Finance Report; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB933/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0933.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":915692,"bill_number":"HB934","title":"Campaign contributions; require disposal of in certain situations.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 23-15-802, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Candidate Who Withdraws From A Campaign Seeking Election Or Reelection To An Office, Is Defeated As A Candidate For An Office, Resigns From Office, Files A Termination Report, Or Retains Or Raises Campaign Funds For The Purpose Of Running In A Future Election But Fails To Qualify To Dispose Of All Of His Or Her Campaign Contributions; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-801, 23-15-803, 23-15-805, 23-15-807, 23-15-809, 23-15-811, 23-15-813, 23-15-815 And 23-15-817, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Require The Disclosure Of Certain Campaign Finances, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB934/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0934.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":915707,"bill_number":"HB938","title":"Motor vehicles; prohibit state agencies from purchasing for one year.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-1-78, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That From July 1, 2017, Through June 30, 2018, State Agencies Are Prohibited From Purchasing, Leasing Or Acquiring Any Motor Vehicle, Regardless Of The Source Of Funds Used; To Exempt Vehicles Of The Department Of Child Protection Services From The Preceding Provisions; To Amend Section 25-3-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require State Agencies To Use A Trip Optimizer Type System Developed And Administered By The Department Of Finance And Administration In Computing The Optimum Method And Cost For Travel By State Officers And Employees Using A Motor Vehicle Where The Travel Will Exceed One Hundred Miles Per Day And The Officer Or Employee Is Not Driving A State-owned Or State-leased Vehicle That Has Been Dedicated Or Assigned To The Officer Or Employee; To Provide That The Maximum Authorized Amount Of Travel Reimbursement Related To Motor Vehicle Usage Shall Be The Lowest Cost Option As Determined By The Trip Optimizer Type System; To Amend Section 25-1-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Agencies Making Requests For Authority To Purchase, Lease Or Acquire Vehicles To Submit The Lowest Cost Vehicle Possible To Carry Out Its Intended Use; To Provide That The Bureau Of Fleet Management Shall Only Approve The Lowest Cost Vehicle, Which In Its Estimation, Will Carry Out The Intended Use; To Prohibit Agencies From Purchasing Any Vehicle That The Bureau Of Fleet Management Has Disapproved As Being A Higher Cost Option; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB938/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0938.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":915723,"bill_number":"SB2322","title":"Sales tax; divert an additional amount to cities to be used to fund infrastructure projects.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require An Additional Amount Of The Total Sales Tax Revenue Collected On Business Activities In Municipalities To Be Diverted To Municipalities Within The State; To Provide That Such Increase Shall Be Implemented Only If Sales Tax Revenue Collections Increase A Certain Amount; To Designate Such Diversion Of Revenue As The Additional Sales Tax Revenue For The Municipal Infrastructure Program; To Provide That Revenue Received By A Municipality Under Such Program Shall Not Be Considered By A Municipality As General Fund Revenue And May Be Expended Solely For Water And Sewer System Projects And Road, Street And Bridge Repair, Reconstruction And Resurfacing Projects; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2322/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2322.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":915739,"bill_number":"SB2331","title":"Dental hygienists; provide for general supervision of licensed dental hygienists by licensed dentists under certain conditions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-9-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For General Supervision Of Licensed Dental Hygienists By Licensed Dentists Under Certain Conditions; To Provide Definitions; To Clarify That Dental Assistants Shall Continue To Practice Only Under The Direct Supervision Of A Licensed Dentist; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2331/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2331.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":915754,"bill_number":"HB929","title":"County officials; increase the salaries of certain.","description":"An Act To Increase The Compensation Paid To Certain County Officials; To Amend Section 19-3-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Supervisors Education And Certification Program For County Supervisors; To Provide An Annual Salary Supplement Upon Attaining Certification; To Authorize Reimbursement For Certain Expenses Associated With Attendance At The Education And Certification Program; To Amend Section 25-3-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Salaries Of The Members Of The Boards Of Supervisors; To Amend Section 9-1-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Limit On The Compensation For Chancery Clerks And Circuit Clerks; To Amend Section 25-7-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Filing Fees Charged By Chancery Clerks For The Recording Of Documents; To Amend Section 25-60-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Amend Sections 41-61-59 And 41-61-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Compensation Paid To The County Medical Examiners, Deputy Medical Examiners And Deputy Medical Examiner Investigators; To Amend Section 23-15-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Per Diem Paid To Election Commissioners For The Performance Of Their Duties In The Conduct Of An Election Or In The Performance Of Their Duties In Revising The Registration Books And Pollbooks; To Provide That Election Commissioners Who Perform The Duties Of An Executive Committee With Regard To Conducting A Primary Election Shall Receive A Per Diem In The Amount Of $150.00; To Amend Section 25-3-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Salaries Of County Assessors Or Tax Collectors, Or Both If The Office Of Assessor Has Been Combined With The Office Of Tax Collector; To Bring Forward Section 25-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides A Cap On The Salaries Of Tax Assessors, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 25-7-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Fees Charged By Marshals And Constables And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB929/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0929.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":915770,"bill_number":"SB2319","title":"Services for Medicaid-eligible children with an IEP provided in school-based setting; Division of Medicaid shall reimburse.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That It Is The Responsibility Of The Division Of Medicaid To Reimburse Services To Medicaid-eligible Children With An Individualized Education Plan (iep) Provided In A School-based Setting; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2319/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2319.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":915801,"bill_number":"HB1030","title":"All-terrain vehicles; create voluntary certificate of number system, mandatory for public lands, with Mississippi Department of WF&P.","description":"An Act To Allow All-terrain Vehicles To Obtain A Certificate Of Number; To Require All All-terrain Vehicles Used On Public Lands To Obtain A Certificate Of Number; To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks To Issue The Certificates; To Provide That The Certificate Of Number Shall Be Placed On The All-terrain Vehicles; To Provide A Penalty For Violations; To Amend Section 49-5-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1030/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1030.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":915806,"bill_number":"HB998","title":"Official statehood song; adopt \"My Home Mississippi\" as during 2017 to commemorate the state's Bicentennial.","description":"An Act To Designate The Song \"my Home Mississippi\" As The Official Statehood Song Of Mississippi During The Calendar Year 2017 To Commemorate And Celebrate The State's Bicentennial; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB998/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0998.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":915809,"bill_number":"HB972","title":"State song; designate \"Mississippi\" by Ed Thomas as.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 3-3-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate \"mississippi\" By Ed Thomas, As The Official State Song Of Mississippi; To Repeal Chapter 654, Laws Of 1962, Which Designated \"go Mississippi\" As The Official State Song; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB972/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0972.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":915814,"bill_number":"HB952","title":"Parole eligibility; revise for offenders 60 years of age or older who have served at least 10 years.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Offender 60 Years Of Age Or Older Who Has Served At Least 10 Years Shall Be Eligible For A Parole Hearing; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB952/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0952.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":915820,"bill_number":"HB943","title":"Mental health courts; establish statewide standards.","description":"An Act To Authorize Mental Health Court Intervention Programs; To Specify The Purpose And Goals Of Mental Health Courts; To Provide Certain Definitions; To Provide That The Administrative Office Of Courts Shall Be Responsible For Certification And Monitoring Of Local Mental Health Courts; To Establish The State Drug Courts Advisory Committee; To Specify Minimum Standards For Mental Health Courts; To Provide Certain Mental Health Court Intervention Services; To Set Forth Alternative Sentencing Eligibility Criteria And Conditions; To Designate The Powers Of The Administrative Office Of Courts Regarding Mental Health Courts; To Authorize Mental Health Courts To Receive Funds And Assess Reasonable Fees; To Provide Immunity To Persons Who Perform Their Mental Health Court Duties In Good Faith; To Provide That Persons Who Complete All Requirements Imposed By The Mental Health Court Will Have The Record Expunged; To Establish The Mental Health Court Fund; To Amend Section 43-21-357, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow The Youth Court Intake Unit To Recommend That A Child Be Referred To The Youth Court Mental Health Court And To Allow The Youth Court The Option To Order That A Child Be Referred To The Youth Court Mental Health Court; To Amend Section 25-3-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify Duties Imposed On Supreme Court Justices, Chancery Court Judges And Circuit Court Judges Relating To Mental Health Courts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB943/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0943.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":915824,"bill_number":"HB974","title":"Personnel Board; certain agencies shall be exempt from rules, regulations and procedures of for three years.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-9-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That From July 1, 2017, Through June 30, 2020, The Personnel Actions Of Certain Agencies Shall Be Exempt From The State Personnel Board Rules, Regulations And Procedures; To Amend Section 25-9-148, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Personnel Board To Submit A Monthly Electronic Report To The Chairs Of The House And Senate Appropriations Committees Regarding Increases In Compensation For State Officers And Employees During The Preceding Month; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB974/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0974.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":915828,"bill_number":"HB1010","title":"\"My Mississippi\"; designate as state poem of Mississippi.","description":"An Act To Designate \"my Mississippi\" As The State Poem Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1010/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1010.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":915833,"bill_number":"HB996","title":"Opioid antagonists; authorize standing orders to pharmacies to dispense to persons without individual prescriptions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-319, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Health Care Practitioners To Issue A Standing Order To One Or More Individual Pharmacies That Authorizes The Pharmacy To Dispense An Opioid Antagonist To Certain Persons Without The Person To Whom The Opioid Antagonist Is Dispensed Needing To Have An Individual Prescription; To Augment The List Of First Responders Who Are Authorized To Administer Opioid Antagonists Such As Naloxone To Provide That Before A Pharmacist May Dispense An Opioid Antagonist Under The Authority Of Such A Standing Order, The Pharmacist Must Complete A Training Program Approved By The State Board Of Pharmacy On Opioid Antagonists; To Amend Section 73-21-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Definition Of The Term \"prescription\" In The Pharmacy Practice Act Includes Standing Orders Authorized By The Preceding Provision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB996/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0996.xml","sponsor":"Patricia Willis"},
{"bill_id":915839,"bill_number":"SB2347","title":"Nonviolent habitual offender; clarify when indictment sufficient.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Indictment Or Amendment Thereto Charging That A Person Is A Violent Habitual Criminal Pursuant To The Provisions Of Section 99-19-83 Shall Be Sufficient To Also Charge The Person As A Nonviolent Habitual Offender As Provided Without The Necessity Of Further Amendment Or Reindictment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2347/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2347.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":915844,"bill_number":"HB953","title":"Offenders who received life sentences for committing nonviolent crimes; provide opportunity to petition sentencing courts for parole.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide An Inmate, Who Has Been Convicted Of Committing A Nonviolent Offense And Who Has Received A Life Sentence Or A Sentence Of At Least 40, Years An Opportunity To Petition His Or Her Sentencing Court For Parole After Serving 10 Years Of That Sentence; To Amend Sections 99-19-81 And 99-19-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB953/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0953.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":915847,"bill_number":"SB2345","title":"Alcoholic beverages; remove provision that prohibits advertisements from originating in a dry area.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Provision That Makes It Unlawful For Any Advertisement Of Alcoholic Beverages To Originate In Any Municipality, County Or Judicial District Which Has Not Voted To Legalize The Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2345/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2345.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":915853,"bill_number":"HB1027","title":"All-terrain vehicles; require owners to obtain a certificate of number.","description":"An Act To Require All-terrain Vehicles To Obtain A Certificate Of Number; To Authorize The Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks To Issue The Certificates; To Provide That The Certificate Of Number Shall Be Placed On The All-terrain Vehicles; To Provide A Penalty For Violations; To Amend Sections 49-5-21, 49-7-251, 49-7-253 And 49-7-257, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1027/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1027.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":915860,"bill_number":"HB961","title":"Insurance fraud; prohibit civil liability against a person or entity for reporting of.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Civil Liability Against A Person Or Entity For Furnishing Information Concerning Insurance Fraud To Any Law Enforcement, Investigatory, Prosecutorial Or Regulatory Agent Or Agency, Insurer, Statutory Residual Market Plan, Or Nonprofit Organization Dedicated To The Investigation And Prosecution Of Insurance Fraud; To Amend Section 83-13-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB961/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0961.xml","sponsor":"Brad Touchstone"},
{"bill_id":915863,"bill_number":"HB955","title":"Sex crimes against \"physically helpless persons\"; prohibit courts from suspending sentences for persons who committed.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Courts From Suspending The Sentences Of Persons And Placing Such Persons On Probation If Such Persons Have Been Convicted Of Committing Certain Sex Crimes Against Physically Helpless Persons; To Amend Sections 47-7-33 And 47-7-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB955/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0955.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":915867,"bill_number":"HB975","title":"DUI; revise violations of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-11-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Time Period For Subsequent Offenses Of Dui; To Revise The Time That One Spends In Jail For A First Offense; To Revise The Nonadjudication Requirements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB975/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0975.xml","sponsor":"Greg Haney"},
{"bill_id":915871,"bill_number":"HB1015","title":"\"State Representative Percy L. Maples Memorial Interchange\"; designate certain interchange in George County as.","description":"An Act To Designate The Interchange At The Intersection Of Mississippi Highway 63 And Mississippi Highway 26 In George County, Mississippi, As The \"percy L. Maples Interchange\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1015/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1015.xml","sponsor":"Doug McLeod"},
{"bill_id":915877,"bill_number":"HB959","title":"Commissioner of Revenue; authorize to appoint an attorney on his staff to prosecute crimes investigated by the Dept. of Revenue.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Commissioner Of Revenue To Designate An Attorney On Staff With The Department Of Revenue To Prosecute Criminal Matters And Cases Investigated By The Department; To Authorize The Commissioner To Request The Services Or Assistance Of Any District Attorney Or The Attorney General In And About Such Matters Or Suits; To Provide That The Designated Attorney Shall Have The Same Right As The District Attorney To Enter The Grand Jury Room While The Grand Jury Is In Session And To Perform Such Services With Reference To The Work Of The Grand Jury As The District Attorney Is Authorized By Law To Perform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB959/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0959.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":915882,"bill_number":"HB963","title":"Parental involvement in schools; discontinue benefits and public assistance to families failing to maintain.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (tanf) Benefits To Be Discontinued When The Parent Of A Compulsory-school-age Child In A Recipient Family Fails To Maintain Reasonable Parental Involvement In The Child's School; To Amend Section 41-86-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Benefits Under The State Child Health Plan To Be Discontinued When The Parent Of A Recipient Compulsory-school-age Child Fails To Maintain Reasonable Parental Involvement In The Child's School; To Amend Section 43-1-29.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Assistance Under The Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (snap) To Be Discontinued When The Parent Of A Compulsory-school-age Child In A Recipient Family Fails To Maintain Reasonable Parental Involvement In The Child's School; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB963/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0963.xml","sponsor":"Edward Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":915888,"bill_number":"HB969","title":"University of MS Medical Center; authorize remains in the potter's field on its property to be cremated.","description":"An Act To Authorize The University Of Mississippi Medical Center To Disinter, Remove, Cremate And Reinter Human Remains Reposing In The Potter's Field On The Property Of The Medical Center To A Different Location On The Medical Center's Property; To Repeal Section 2, Chapter 846, Local And Private Laws Of 1973, As Amended By Chapter 854, Laws Of 1974, Which Authorizes The University Of Mississippi Medical Center To Take Certain Actions Regarding Human Remains In The Potter's Field On Its Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB969/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0969.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":915892,"bill_number":"SB2341","title":"Mississippi Civil Rights Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Civil Rights Act; To Provide That The Right Of A Person To Be Free From Discrimination, Because Of Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Immigrant Status, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Disability, Or Familial Status Is A Civil Right; To Provide Remedies For Violations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2341/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2341.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":915898,"bill_number":"HB1017","title":"Radar detectors for sheriffs' departments; allow each county board of supervisors to determine implementation of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-519, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Any County To Permit The Sheriff And Deputy Sheriffs Of The County To Use Radar Speed Detection Devices On The Roads, Streets And Highways Of The County; To Provide That The Utilization Of Such Devices Shall Be Subject To The Approval Of The Board Of Supervisors Of A County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1017/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1017.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":915902,"bill_number":"HB1004","title":"MS Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program, Which Will Provide For Mediation Between The Borrowers And Lenders Before Foreclosure Actions On Homestead Property Are Begun; To Provide The Procedures To Be Followed In The Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1004/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1004.xml","sponsor":"David Myers"},
{"bill_id":915908,"bill_number":"HB1011","title":"\"Mississippi\"; designate as an official state song.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 3-3-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate \"mississippi\" By Ed Thomas, As An Official State Song Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1011/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1011.xml","sponsor":"William Denny"},
{"bill_id":915911,"bill_number":"HB967","title":"Fantasy Contest Act; revise.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-33-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make A Technical Correction To The Short Title Of The Fantasy Contest Act; To Amend Section 97-33-303, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Definitions; To Amend Section 97-33-305, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Requirements That Apply To Fantasy Contests; To Amend Section 97-33-307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Licensure Of Fantasy Contest Operators; To Amend Section 97-33-309, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Penalties That Apply To Violations Of The Act; To Amend Section 97-33-311, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 97-33-313, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Disciplinary Action; To Amend Section 97-33-315, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Investigative And Administrative Authority Of The Gaming Commission; To Create New Code Section 97-33-317, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Impose A Fee On Fantasy Contest Operators Who Offer Fantasy Contests In This State; To Amend Sections 75-76-5 And 75-76-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB967/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0967.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":915916,"bill_number":"HB1009","title":"Blue; designate as the official state color.","description":"An Act To Designate The Color Blue As The State Color Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1009/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1009.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":915923,"bill_number":"HB994","title":"MAEP; increase adjustment to base student cost for at-risk students.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-151-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Adjustment To The Base Student Cost For At-risk Students Under The Mississippi Adequate Education Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB994/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0994.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":915929,"bill_number":"HB973","title":"State Fiscal Officer; transfer sum from Capital Expense Fund to Point Cadet Leasing Fund.","description":"An Act To Direct The State Fiscal Officer During Fiscal Year 2017 To Transfer A Certain Sum From The Capital Expense Fund To The Point Cadet Leasing Fund To Reimburse The Fund For The Amount That Was Inadvertently Transferred To The Capital Expense Fund Under House Bill No. 878, 2016 Regular Session; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB973/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0973.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":915934,"bill_number":"HB941","title":"Budget process; bring forward various sections relating to.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 27-103-125, 27-103-139, 27-103-203, 27-103-211, 27-103-213, 27-103-301, 43-13-407 And 65-37-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Various Aspects Of The Budget Process, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 27-103-303, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Maximum Amounts That May Be Transferred From The Capital Expense Fund To The Bureau Of Building, Grounds And Real Property Management For A Single Emergency And For All Emergencies During Any Fiscal Year; To Bring Forward Sections 41-113-3 And 41-113-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Create The Office Of Tobacco Control In The State Department Of Health And Provide For Its Duties, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 41-113-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Funds Appropriated From The Tobacco Control Program Fund That Are Unexpended At The End Of Fiscal Year 2017 Shall Lapse Into Health Care Expendable Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB941/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0941.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":915942,"bill_number":"HB1029","title":"Holmes County State Park; Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks may lease land in and contract for services to operate.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks, Acting In Conjunction With The Mississippi Development Authority And With The Approval Of The Mississippi Commission On Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks, To Lease Certain Lands Within The Holmes County State Park For Commercial And/or Residential Development; To Establish The Process For Entering Into Such Leases; To Create The Holmes County State Park Lease Development Endowment Fund; To Provide That Revenues Derived From Such Leases Shall Be Deposited Into The Fund; To Create A Legislative Oversight Committee To Serve In An Advisory Capacity Regarding Leases Executed Under This Act; To Amend Sections 55-3-33 And 55-3-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act And To Authorize The Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks To Enter Into Agreements And Contracts With Any Person Or Private Or Governmental Entity For The Purpose Of Obtaining Services Necessary To Manage, Maintain, Operate Or Improve The Holmes County State Park; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1029/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1029.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":915946,"bill_number":"HB968","title":"General Fund ending cash balance; first distribution made to Municipal Water Systems Repair Grant Fund.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-103-213, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Distribution Of The Unencumbered Cash Balance In The General Fund In The State Treasury At The End Of Each Fiscal Year To Have The First Distribution Made To The Municipal Water, Sewer And Wastewater Systems Repair And Replacement Grant Program Fund Instead Of The Municipal Revolving Fund; To Bring Forward Section 21-33-401, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Which Creates The Municipal Revolving Fund, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB968/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0968.xml","sponsor":"Toby Barker"},
{"bill_id":915950,"bill_number":"SB2343","title":"Citizens for Economic Development Act; create.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of Any Municipality To Impose A Special Sales Tax Of Not More Than 1% On The Gross Proceeds Of All Sales Or The Gross Income Of Businesses In The Municipality Derived From Activities Taxed At The Rate Of 7% Or More Under The Mississippi Sales Tax Law; To Provide That The Special Sales Tax Shall Not Be Levied Unless Authorized By At Least Three-fifths Of The Votes Cast At A Referendum Called And Held For Such Purpose; To Authorize A Municipality To Incur Indebtedness In An Amount Not Greater Than An Amount For Which Debt Service Is Capable Of Being Funded By The Proceeds Of The Special Sales Tax; To Provide That The Special Sales Tax Revenue Collected Pursuant To Such A Tax Shall Be Used And Expended By The Municipality To Fund Capital Projects; To Provide For The Discontinuance Of The Special Sales Tax Upon Completion Of The Funding Of The Projects For Which The Tax Was Levied; To Amend Section 21-33-303, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2343/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2343.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":915953,"bill_number":"HB1024","title":"Driver's license; authorize issuance of hardship license to persons who have their licenses suspended as a result of being out of compliance with order for support.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of A Hardship Driver's License To A Person Whose License Has Been Suspended As A Result Of Being Out Of Compliance With An Order For Support; To Require A Person To Establish Proof Of Hardship; To Amend Section 63-1-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish A Fee For A Hardship License And Provide That A Person Holding A Hardship License May Only Drive To Work And Religious Services; To Amend Section 63-1-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Term Of A Hardship License Shall Be Four Years; To Amend Sections 63-1-5 And 93-11-157, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1024/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1024.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":915964,"bill_number":"HB1018","title":"Bo Diddley Memorial Highway; designate segment of I-55 in Pike County as.","description":"An Act To Designate A Certain Segment Of U.s. Interstate Highway 55 In Pike County, Mississippi, As The \"bo Diddley Memorial Highway\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1018/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1018.xml","sponsor":"David Myers"},
{"bill_id":915967,"bill_number":"HB958","title":"License examiner; require the Department of Public Safety to place within the City of Canton.","description":"An Act To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Furnish A License Examiner Within The City Of Canton, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB958/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0958.xml","sponsor":"Edward Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":915972,"bill_number":"HB1025","title":"National Guard; create State Action Duty Emergency Operations Fund to pay expenses when ordered out on state active duty.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 33-7-315, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The State Active Duty Emergency Operations Fund As A Special Fund In The State Treasury For The Payment Of All Expenses Incurred By The National Guard When It Is Ordered Out For State Active Duty; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1025/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1025.xml","sponsor":"Mac Huddleston"},
{"bill_id":915975,"bill_number":"HB965","title":"Dual-enrollment; require local school district to pay tuition and costs of students enrolled.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-15-38, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Local School District In Which A Student Is Enrolled To Pay The Tuition And Costs For Courses Taken That Students Under A Dual-enrollment Program At A Postsecondary Institution; To Leave The Discretion To Pay Such Tuition And Costs By The Postsecondary Institution Providing The Instruction Or By The Parents Or Legal Guardians Of The Student; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB965/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0965.xml","sponsor":"Edward Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":915982,"bill_number":"HB993","title":"Elementary professional school counselors; allocate funds under Mississippi Adequate Education Program for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-9-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide An Allocation Of Funds Under The Adequate Education Program For The Purpose Of Employing Elementary Professional School Counselors; To Require The Funds To Be Allocated To Those School Districts Having The Highest Documented Need For Counselors; To Provide An Additional Allocation Of Funds In Each Subsequent Fiscal Year Until Each Elementary School Has Employed At Least One Professional School Counselor; To Authorize The State Department Of Education To Employ A Supervisor Of Professional School Counselors; To Amend Section 37-151-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB993/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0993.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":915987,"bill_number":"HB942","title":"Liquefied compressed gas; establish reporting requirements for importers of.","description":"An Act To Establish Reporting Requirements For Importers Of Liquefied Compressed Gas; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB942/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0942.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":915991,"bill_number":"HB964","title":"Teacher licensure; expand nontraditional routes by revising expert citizen license requirements and allowing limited licenses.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create Additional Nontraditional Routes To Teacher Licensure By Revising The Requirements For And Limitations On Expert Citizen Teacher Licenses And By Authorizing Local School Districts To Issue Limited District Teaching Licenses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB964/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0964.xml","sponsor":"Edward Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":915997,"bill_number":"HB1028","title":"MDWFP; require to establish program for the tagging of white-tailed deer and wild turkey.","description":"An Act To Require The Mississippi Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks To Develop An Electronic Harvest Reporting Program For White-tailed Deer And Wild Turkey; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1028/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1028.xml","sponsor":"Ken Morgan"},
{"bill_id":916002,"bill_number":"SB2340","title":"Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance; repeal certain programs.","description":"An Act To Suspend First-time Awards Under The State Medical Education Forgivable Loan Program, State Dental Education Forgivable Loan Program, Graduate And Professional Degree Forgivable Loan Program And Health Care Professions Forgivable Loan Program After The 2016-2017 Academic Year; To Provide That These Programs Shall Stand Repealed On July 1, 2020; To Amend Sections 37-106-61, 37-106-63, 37-106-65, 37-106-67 And 37-106-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Repeal Section 37-106-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Assistant Teacher Forgivable Loan Program; To Repeal Section 37-106-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Southeast Asia Prisoner Of War/missing In Action Grant Program; To Repeal Sections 37-106-43 And 37-110-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Public Management Graduate Intern Program; To Repeal Section 37-106-69, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Family Protection Specialist Social Worker Forgivable Loan Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2340/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2340.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":916007,"bill_number":"SB2342","title":"Termination of parental rights; technical corrections.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-15-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Correct References To The Department Of Child Protection Services; To Amend Section 93-15-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Procedure For Involuntary Termination Of Parental Rights; To Amend Section 93-15-109, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Correct References To The Department Of Child Protection Services; To Amend Section 93-15-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Termination Of Parental Rights By Written Voluntary Release; To Amend Section 93-15-113, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Conduct Of A Hearing For Involuntary Termination Of Parental Rights; To Amend Section 93-15-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Correct References To The Department Of Child Protection Services And Correct Statutory Internal References; To Amend Section 93-15-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Correct References To The Department Of Child Protection Services And Correct Internal Statutory References; To Amend Section 93-15-119, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create Conception By An Unlawful Sexual Act As Grounds For Termination Of Parental Rights; To Amend Section 93-15-121, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Grounds For Termination Of Parental Rights And Add Conviction Of Human Trafficking; To Amend Section 93-15-123, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Correct References To The Department Of Child Protection Services; To Amend Section 93-15-131, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Correct References To The Department Of Child Protection Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2342/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2342.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":916010,"bill_number":"HB962","title":"School district accountability; require SBE to develop differential component with alternative measures of success.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-17-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Board Of Education, Acting Through The Commission On School Accreditation, To Develop A Differential Component To The Performance-based Accreditation System Which Provides Alternative Means To Assessing The Performance Of Certain Schools And School Districts; To Require The Board To Submit A Report On The Differential Accountability Model To The Education Committees Of The Legislature Before The 2018 Session; To Require The New Accountability Model To Be Implemented During The 2018-2019 School Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB962/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0962.xml","sponsor":"Edward Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":916015,"bill_number":"HB970","title":"State assessment; restore for EMS Operating Fund and Trauma Care Systems Fund.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Restore The State Assessment On Moving Traffic Violations And Implied Consent Law Violations For The Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund; To Bring Forward Section 41-59-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Mississippi Trauma Care Systems Fund, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB970/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0970.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Holland"},
{"bill_id":916019,"bill_number":"HB1020","title":"Mississippi Highway 24; require MDOT to reconstruct a portion in Pike and Amite Counties to four lanes.","description":"An Act To Require The Mississippi Department Of Transportation To Construct To Four Lanes For Highway Traffic A Certain Portion Of Mississippi Highway 24 In Pike And Amite Counties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1020/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1020.xml","sponsor":"David Myers"},
{"bill_id":916026,"bill_number":"HB999","title":"Enterprise Security Program; establish to provide policies for cybersecurity safety across state government.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 25-53-201, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish The Enterprise Security Program Which Shall Provide For The Coordinated Oversight Of The Cybersecurity Efforts Across All State Agencies; To Require The Mississippi Department Of Information Technology Services To Provide Centralized Management And Coordination Of State Policies For The Security Of Data And Information Technology Resources; To Prescribe The Responsibilities Of Mdits With Regard To Administering The Provisions Of The Program; To Prescribe The Responsibilities Of Each State Agency's Executive Director Or Agency Head With Regards To Insuring The Protection Of Agency And Employee Data And Information Systems; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB999/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0999.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":916029,"bill_number":"HB989","title":"Department of Public Safety and Corrections; require to pay certain employees for all accumulated comp time upon termination or death.","description":"An Act To Provide That Upon The Termination Of Employment Or Death Of Any Law Enforcement Officer Or Other Law Enforcement Staff Who Works For The Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol Or The Department Of Corrections, The Department Of Public Safety Or The Department Of Corrections, Respectively, Shall Pay The Officer Or Employee Or His Or Her Estate, As Appropriate, For All Compensatory Leave Accumulated By The Officer Or Employee; To Amend Section 25-9-119, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; To Amend Section 19-25-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Board Of Supervisors To Pay Sheriffs And Deputies For Compensatory Time Upon Termination Or Death; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB989/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0989.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":916035,"bill_number":"HB1026","title":"Mississippi National Guard State Active Duty Emergency Operations Fund; create.","description":"An Act To Create In The State Treasury A Special Fund To Be Known As The \"mississippi National Guard State Active Duty Emergency Operations Fund\" For The Purpose Of Maintaining Annual General Fund Budget Restrictions And Enabling The Mississippi Military Department To Respond To Domestic Events As Directed By The Governor During Declared States Of Emergency Or In Conjunction With Approved Emergency Management Assistance Compacts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1026/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1026.xml","sponsor":"Mac Huddleston"},
{"bill_id":916039,"bill_number":"HB1008","title":"Official State song; designate \"Queen of the South\" as second official state song.","description":"An Act To Codify New Section 3-3-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate The Song, \"queen Of The South,\" As An Official State Song In Addition To The Present State Song Of Mississippi, \"go, Mississippi\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1008/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1008.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":916050,"bill_number":"HB1031","title":"Drug Schedules I, II and III; revise.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-113, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Schedule I To Include Ah-7921, Butyryl Fentanyl And Beta-hydroxythiofentanyl; To Amend Sections 41-29-115 And 41-29-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude Pentazocine, A Schedule Iv Drug, From Listing On Schedules Ii And Iii; To Amend Section 41-29-119, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Schedule Iv To Include Eluxadoline; To Amend Section 41-29-121, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Schedule V To Include Brivaracetam; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1031/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1031.xml","sponsor":"Patricia Willis"},
{"bill_id":916054,"bill_number":"HB951","title":"Parole; clarify offenses that render a person convicted between 1995 and 2014 ineligible for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The List Of Offenses That Render A Person Convicted Between 1995 And 2014 Ineligible For Parole; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB951/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0951.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":916060,"bill_number":"HB984","title":"PERS; allow retirees to teach in critical needs areas and work full time and receive full salary for three years.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-11-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Retired Members Of The Public Employees' Retirement System To Be Employed As A Teacher In A School District Within A Geographical Area Of The State Where There Exists A Critical Shortage Of Teachers And Drawing The Full Amount Of The Retirement Allowance, For A Period Not Exceeding Three Years, During Which Time The Retiree May Work The Full Number Of Normal Working Days For The Position And Receive The Full Amount Of The Salary In Effect For The Position At The Time Of Employment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB984/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0984.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":916064,"bill_number":"HB956","title":"\"Mississippi Universal Prekindergarten Program Act of 2017\"; enact.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Universal Prekindergarten Program Act Of 2017\"; To Define The Terms Used Herein; To Provide For The Public Funding Of The Program Which Shall Be Available To Parents And Families On A Voluntary Participation Basis; To Prescribe The Minimum Standards Of Education Required To Be Offered To Children Enrolled In The Program; To Prescribe The Manner By Which Payments Will Be Made To Prekindergarten Programs Whether Such Programs Be Offered Through The Public School District Of Residence, An Outside District Or Through A Prequalified Private Provider; To Establish The Minimum Standards Required For The Prequalification Of Private Providers; To Prescribe The Manner By Which Local School Districts Shall Account For Students Enrolled In Prekindergarten Programs For Purposes Of Determining Average Daily Attendance To Calculate Its Annual Budget Request; To Provide That The Program Shall Be Jointly Administered By The State Board Of Education And The Division Of Early Childhood Care And Development, Which Shall Jointly Promulgate Rules And Regulations Governing The Program; To Provide For The Expansion Of School-based Prekindergarten Programs; To Require The Board And The Division To Establish A Process To Calculate The Annual Statewide Tuition Rate For Prekindergarten Education; To Provide For An Administrative Procedures Process For Entities Aggrieved By Actions Of The Board And Division; To Require Annual Reports On The Efficacy Of The Programs And Any Recommendation For Improvement Or Discontinuation To The Legislature; To Bring Forward Section 37-21-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB956/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0956.xml","sponsor":"Edward Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":916067,"bill_number":"HB1016","title":"Motor vehicles; require to move from left lane when being overtaken.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-603, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Operators Of Motor Vehicles To Move From Left Lane When Being Overtaken From Rear; To Provide Exceptions When An Operator Of A Motor Vehicle Is Not Required To Move From Left Lane When Being Overtaken; To Require Operators Of Motor Vehicles Traveling At A Slow Rate Of Speed On Two Or Three-lane Roads To Give Right-of-way At The Earliest Possible Point If They Are Blocking Three Or More Vehicles; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1016/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1016.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":916074,"bill_number":"HB1021","title":"Motor carriers; conform code sections to reflect prior transfer of duties of the PSC to the Mississippi Transportation Commission.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 77-7-7, 77-7-21, 77-7-23, 77-7-55, 77-7-115, 77-7-119, 77-7-125, 77-7-127, 77-7-333, 77-7-335, 77-7-337 And Section 77-7-339, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Motor Carrier Laws, To Reflect The Prior Transfer Of The Duties Of The Public Service Commission To The Mississippi Transportation Commission; To Amend Sections 77-9-5, 77-9-119, 77-9-489 And 77-9-605, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To Such Prior Transfer Of Duties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1021/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1021.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":916078,"bill_number":"HB995","title":"MAEP; determine basic program cost using average daily membership (ADM) in lieu of ADA.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-151-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"average Daily Membership (adm)\" For Purposes Of The Mississippi Adequate Education Program; To Amend Section 37-151-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Determination Of The Basic Adequate Education Program Cost For Each School District Based On Student Average Daily Membership With Certain Exceptions; To Provide For Student Counts By The State Auditor; To Amend Sections 37-151-85, 37-151-97 And 37-151-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB995/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0995.xml","sponsor":"Edward Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":916083,"bill_number":"HB990","title":"MAEP; extend repealer on requirement that certain absences be considered excused for purposes of average daily attendance.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-151-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend By Three Years The Repealer On The Requirement That Certain Absences Be Considered For Calculated Average Daily Attendance Under The Mississippi Adequate Education Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB990/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0990.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":916086,"bill_number":"HB948","title":"Drug enhancements; revise penalties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-142, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Drug Offense Enhancements; To Repeal Section 41-29-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides Sentencing Enhancements On Second Drug Offense Convictions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB948/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0948.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":916092,"bill_number":"HB1019","title":"Unattended vehicles; repeal violation for not properly parking or leaving engine running.","description":"An Act To Repeal Section 63-3-909, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides That No Person Shall Leave Their Vehicle Unattended Without First Stopping The Engine; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1019/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1019.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":916096,"bill_number":"HB980","title":"PERS; allow members to purchase additional credit for service as law enforcement officer, firefighter or EMS personnel.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-11-109, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Members Of The Public Employees' Retirement System Who Are Eligible To Receive A Retirement Allowance To Purchase One Year Of Creditable Service Every Five Years Of Membership Service As A Law Enforcement Officer, Firefighter Or Emergency Management Agency Personnel In The Full-time Employment Of An Employer That Participates In The System; To Provide That Any Such Member Shall Pay To The Retirement System Before The Date Of Retirement One Percent Of The Higher Of The Member's Current Annual Earned Compensation Or The Previous Year's Annual Earned Compensation For Each Year Of Claimed Credible Service; To Provide That The Creditable Service Must Be Purchased In Increments Of Five Years Unless The Total Creditable Service Claimed Is Less Than Five Years, In Which Case The Creditable Service Must Be Purchased In Its Entirety; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB980/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0980.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Hale"},
{"bill_id":916102,"bill_number":"HB978","title":"Government Employees' Deferred Compensation Law; revise certain provisions of.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 25-14-3, 25-14-5, 25-14-7, 25-14-9, 25-14-11, 25-14-13 And 25-14-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Certain Terms In The Government Employees' Deferred Compensation Plan Law; To Clarify Investment Options Under That Law; To Clarify The Administration Of The Deferred Compensation Plan Administered By The Public Employees' Retirement System And The Administration Of Other Deferred Compensation Plans Authorized Under That Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB978/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0978.xml","sponsor":"Mac Huddleston"},
{"bill_id":916106,"bill_number":"HB1006","title":"Life insurance; authorize funeral services provider to obtain certain information regarding a deceased's.","description":"An Act To Authorize A Funeral Services Provider To Obtain Certain Information Regarding A Deceased Person's Life Insurance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1006/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1006.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":916111,"bill_number":"HB946","title":"DUI; revise nonadjudication eligibility of those with a commercial driver's license.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-11-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Eligibility For Nonadjudication Of Those Holding A Commercial Driver's License; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB946/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0946.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":916118,"bill_number":"HB977","title":"Law Enforcement Death Benefits Trust Fund; authorize transfers from rainy day fund when trust funds are insufficient.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 45-2-1 And 27-103-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Transfer Of Funds From The Working Cash-stabilization Reserve Fund To The Law Enforcement Officers And Fire Fighters Death Benefits Trust Fund Upon The Requisition Of The Governor Whenever The Monies In The Trust Fund Are Insufficient To Pay The Death Benefits Required To Be Made During Any Fiscal Year Because Of The Death Of Three Or More Covered Individuals During The Fiscal Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB977/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0977.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Hale"},
{"bill_id":916121,"bill_number":"HB1007","title":"Legislature; reduce size of beginning with the 2023 statewide general election.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 5-1-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Number Of Representatives In The Mississippi House Of Representatives Shall Be Reduced To 99 Representatives Beginning With The 2023 Statewide General Election; To Amend Section 5-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Number Of Senators In The Mississippi Senate Shall Be Reduced To 42 Senators Beginning With The 2023 Statewide General Election; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1007/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1007.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":916126,"bill_number":"HB983","title":"MS Adequate Education Program; fully fund for FY17 and each year thereafter.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-151-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Full Funding Of The Mississippi Adequate Education Program For Fiscal Year 2018 And Each Year Thereafter; To Amend Section 37-151-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB983/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0983.xml","sponsor":"David Myers"},
{"bill_id":916136,"bill_number":"HB945","title":"Civil actions; provide that P & C insurers have burden of proof for exclusions in \"all perils\" coverage policy.","description":"An Act To Provide That, In Any Action For Damages By The Policyholder Against A Property And Casualty Insurer Under An \"all Perils\" Coverage Policy, The Insurer Has The Burden Of Proof As To The Application Of Any Exclusion In The Policy; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB945/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0945.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":916141,"bill_number":"HB940","title":"DFA; revise the definition of \"construction\" to clarify incidental installation cost of furniture and equipment less than $50,000.00.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-7-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of Term \"construction\" For The Purpose Of Including The Incidental Cost Of Installing Furniture And Equipment That Is Less Than $50,000.00; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB940/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0940.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":916144,"bill_number":"SB2344","title":"Access to state agency public records; require release to member of the Legislature pursuant to signed release form.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-61-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Any State Agency To Release Public Records To A Committee Or Member Of The Legislature Pursuant To A Release Form Signed By The Individual To Which The Record Pertains; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2344/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2344.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":916149,"bill_number":"HB971","title":"Truth in Labeling Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"truth In Labeling Act,\" To Provide For The Labeling Of Food Products Produced With Genetic Engineering; To Define Terms Used In This Act; To Specify Which Products Shall Be Subject To The Regulation Of This Act; To Provide For The Establishment Of The Mandatory Standard To Be Used And Enforced By The Commissioner Of Agriculture And Commerce In Compliance With The National Labeling Standard; To Ensure That The Commissioner Adopt Regulatory Standards That Specify The Amount Of Bioengineered Substance That May Be Present In Food Products; To Prescribe The Method Of Disclosing Information On Bioengineered Products And Any Reasonable Alternative Disclosure; To Require The Commissioner To Conduct A Study On Identifying Technological Challenges To Consumer Access To Bioengineered Disclosure By July 1, 2018, To Require Persons Subject To The Mandatory Disclosure Provision To Provide Any Records To The Commissioner Upon Request Upon The Commissioner's Examination Or Audit Of Such Persons Or Retail Establishments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB971/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0971.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":916153,"bill_number":"HB1005","title":"Automated consumer electronic device purchasing machines; prohibit in the state.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Installation Or Operation Of Automated Consumer Electronic Device Purchasing Machines In The State; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1005/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1005.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":916158,"bill_number":"HB976","title":"Vietnam Veterans Day in Mississippi; designate March 29th of each year as.","description":"An Act To Designate March 29th Of Each Year As Vietnam Veterans Day In Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB976/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0976.xml","sponsor":"Doug McLeod"},
{"bill_id":916162,"bill_number":"HB1003","title":"Securities law; require brokers who make reports about vulnerable persons to send copy to Secretary of State.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 75-71-413, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Broker-dealers And Investment Advisers Registered Under The Mississippi Securities Act Who Are Required To File A Report With The Department Of Human Services Under The Mississippi Vulnerable Persons Act Upon Suspicion That A Vulnerable Person Is Being Exploited To Immediately Forward A Copy Of The Report To The Secretary Of State; To Provide That If A Broker-dealer Or Investment Adviser Reasonably Believes That A Requested Disbursement May Result In Financial Exploitation Of Its Customer, That Person May Delay A Disbursement For Up To Fifteen Business Days; To Provide That If A Disbursement Is Delayed, The Broker-dealer Or Investment Adviser Shall Immediately Initiate An Internal Review Of The Suspected Or Attempted Financial Exploitation Of The Customer And Report The Results Of The Review Within Seven Business Days; To Provide That Disclosures And Notifications Of Disbursement Delays Shall Not Be Made To Any Third Party Who Is Suspected Of Financial Exploitation Or Other Abuse; To Provide That A Person Who Makes Disclosures Or Delays Disbursements Under This Section Shall Be Immune From Any Administrative Or Civil Liability That Might Otherwise Arise From Compliance With This Section Or Activity Authorized Under This Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1003/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1003.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":916167,"bill_number":"HB1023","title":"Texting while driving; provide that burden of proof for lawful use of phone rests with driver and increase civil penalty.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-33-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Burden Of Proof Rests With The Driver Of A Motor Vehicle Who Is Cited For Texting While Driving To Prove They Were Using Their Phone In A Lawful Manner; To Increase The Civil Penalty For Texting While Driving To Five Hundred Dollars; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1023/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1023.xml","sponsor":"Gary Staples"},
{"bill_id":916173,"bill_number":"HB991","title":"MAEP; define \"at-risk pupil\" and include a child diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-151-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"at-risk Pupil\" For Purposes Of The Mississippi Adequate Education Program And To Include A Child Diagnosed With An Autism Spectrum Disorder In The Definition; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB991/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0991.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":916180,"bill_number":"SB2346","title":"Refugee resettlement; impose civil liability on sponsor organizations under certain circumstances.","description":"An Act To Provide That Refugees Placed In This State By The Federal Government Must Register With The Department Of Human Services; To Provide Civil Liability For Voluntary Resettlement Organizations Arising From The Actions Of A Refugee Placed In This State To Whom The Organization Provided Sponsorship Or Resettlement Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2346/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2346.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":916185,"bill_number":"HB1013","title":"Department of Child Protection Services; make technical amendments to provisions of law relating to and give certain powers and duties to.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 7-9-41, 7-9-43, 11-46-1, 11-46-8, 25-65-5, 37-23-69, 37-23-77, 37-106-69, 37-115-43, 41-3-18, 41-7-173, 41-21-67, 41-67-12, 43-15-5, 43-15-103, 43-15-105, 43-15-107, 43-15-109, 43-15-113, 43-15-115, 43-15-117, 43-15-119, 43-15-121, 43-15-125, 43-16-3, 43-16-21, 43-18-5, 43-20-8, 43-21-105, 43-21-257, 43-21-261, 43-21-301, 43-21-351, 43-21-353, 43-21-354, 43-21-357, 43-21-603, 43-21-609, 43-21-613, 43-27-101, 43-27-103, 93-5-23, 93-17-3, 93-17-5, 93-17-8, 93-17-11, 93-17-12, 93-17-53, 93-17-57, 93-17-59, 93-17-61, 93-17-63, 93-17-65, 93-17-67, 93-17-69, 93-17-101, 93-17-103, 93-17-107, 93-17-109, 93-17-203, 93-21-307, 93-31-3, 97-3-54.1, 97-5-24, 97-5-51 And 97-29-49 Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical Amendments To Certain Provisions Of Law Pertaining To The Department Of Human Services And The Department Of Child Protection Services To Accurately Reflect The Separation Of The Department Of Child Protection Services From The Department Of Human Services; To Amend Section 25-9-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Personnel Actions Of The Department Of Child Protection Services From The Rules And Regulations Of The State Personnel Board For A Period Of One Year; To Create New Section 43-26-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Give The Department Of Child Protection Services Certain Powers And Duties; To Create New Section 43-26-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Give The Commissioner Of The Department Of Child Protection Services Certain Powers And Duties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1013/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1013.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":916188,"bill_number":"HB949","title":"Drug Offense Enhancements; revise.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-142, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Drug Offense Enhancements; To Amend Section 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The List Of Offenses That Render A Person Convicted Between 1995 And 2014 Ineligible For Parole; To Repeal Section 41-29-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides Sentencing Enhancements On Second Drug Offense Convictions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB949/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0949.xml","sponsor":"Tyrone Ellis"},
{"bill_id":916194,"bill_number":"HB985","title":"MAEP; bring forward provisions relating to.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 37-151-1, 37-151-5, 37-151-6, 37-151-7, 37-151-9, 37-151-10, 37-151-25, 37-151-59, 37-151-61, 37-151-77, 37-151-79, 37-151-81, 37-151-83, 37-151-85, 37-151-87, 37-151-89, 37-151-91, 37-151-93, 37-151-95, 37-151-97, 37-151-99, 37-151-101, 37-151-103, 37-151-105, 37-151-107 And 37-152-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB985/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0985.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":916198,"bill_number":"HB954","title":"Trusty status and earned time allowances; revise eligibility criteria for offenders.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 47-5-138.1, 47-7-3.2 And 47-5-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Eligibility Criteria For Trusty Status And Earned Time Allowances For Inmates; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB954/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0954.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":916205,"bill_number":"HB987","title":"Deferred compensation plans; authorize counties and cities to offer more than one plan to its employees.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-14-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Counties, Municipalities And Other Political Subdivisions To Offer More Than One Deferred Compensation Plan To Its Employees; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB987/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0987.xml","sponsor":"Roun McNeal"},
{"bill_id":916208,"bill_number":"HB981","title":"Retirement; persons convicted of certain felonies shall have benefits suspended until full restitution has been made.","description":"An Act To Create New Sections 25-11-147, 25-11-321 And 25-13-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Member Of The Public Employees' Retirement System, The Supplemental Legislative Retirement Plan Or The Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol Retirement System Is Convicted Of Or Enters A Plea Of Guilty Or Nolo Contendere In Any Court To A Felony In Which Public Funds Were Unlawfully Taken, Obtained Or Misappropriated In The Abuse Or Misuse Of The Person's Office Or Employment That Is Committed On Or After July 1, 2017, The Court Shall Conduct A Hearing In A Separate Civil Proceeding To Determine If All Of The Conditions Have Been Met; To Provide That If All Of The Conditions Have Been Met, The Court Shall Issue An Order That The Member's Retirement Benefits From The System Or Plan Be Suspended; To Provide That A Member Who Is Convicted Of Such A Felony Shall Not Have His Or Her Retirement Benefits From The System Or Plan Suspended Until All Appeals Of The Conviction Have Been Finally Concluded Or The Time For An Appeal From The Conviction Has Expired; To Provide That After Receiving The Suspension Order From The Court, The System Shall Request The Attorney General For A Determination Of Whether All Appeals Of The Conviction Have Been Finally Concluded Or The Time For An Appeal From The Conviction Has Expired; To Provide That After The Attorney General Notifies The System That All Appeals Of The Conviction Have Been Finally Concluded Or The Time For An Appeal From The Conviction Has Expired, The Member's Retirement Benefits From The System Or Plan Shall Be Suspended Until The Member Has Made Full Restitution Of The Public Funds That Were Unlawfully Taken, Obtained Or Misappropriated In The Abuse Or Misuse Of The Member's Office Or Employment, As Determined By The Attorney General; To Provide That If A Member Of The System Or Plan Is Also A Member Of Another Retirement System Administered By The Board Of Trustees Of The System, And The Felony For Which The Member Was Convicted Or Entered A Plea Of Guilty Or Nolo Contendere Was In Connection With Employment Of The Member That Is Covered By Only One Of The Retirement Systems, The Member's Retirement Benefits Will Be Suspended Only From The Retirement System In Which His Or Her Employment Was Covered At The Time That He Or She Committed The Felony; To Provide That The System May Conclusively Rely On A Suspension Order From The Court And The Notice From The Attorney General That The Requirements Of This Act Have Been Met In Suspending A Member's Retirement Benefits From The System Or Plan; To Provide That The System Is Not Liable For Any Mistake In The Payment Of Retirement Benefits To A Member In Good Faith Reliance On A Suspension Order From The Court And The Notice From The Attorney General; To Provide That Any Ambiguity Or Uncertainty About Whether A Member's Retirement Benefits From The System Or Plan Should Be Suspended Shall Be Resolved In Favor Of The Member; To Amend Sections 25-11-111, 25-11-120, 25-11-129, 25-11-309, 25-11-319, 25-13-11 And 25-13-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB981/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0981.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":916214,"bill_number":"HB1022","title":"Mississippi Department of Transportation; provide that Legislature shall not appropriate state funds for new construction projects for a period of 10 years.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Legislature Shall Not Appropriate Any State Funds To The Mississippi Department Of Transportation For The Purpose Of Expenditure On Any New State Highway Or Bridge Construction Project For A Period Of Ten Years; To Provide That The Legislature Shall Not Be Prohibited From Appropriating State Funds To The Department Of Transportation For Maintenance Of Any Existing State Highway Or Bridge; To Provide That The Legislature May Appropriate Funds For New Construction Projects Under Certain Conditions; Amend Section 65-1-145, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Mississippi Transportation Commission From Expending Funds For New Construction Projects Unless Authorized Under This Act; To Amend Section 65-3-97, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Funds Designated For The Four-lane Highway Program Shall Be Used For The Maintenance Of Existing Highways And Bridges For A Period Of Ten Years; To Bring Forward Section 65-1-141, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1022/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1022.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":916221,"bill_number":"HB966","title":"Public buildings; require availability of adult changing station in for person with disabilities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-6-113, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Each Public Building Under The Power And Control Of The State Or Any Of Its Political Subdivisions, As Well As Any Private Or Commercial Business That Is Open To The Public For Assembly Or Amusement Purposes And Constructed On Or After July 1, 2017, To Have At Least One Restroom Facility Located Therein With An Adult Changing Station For Persons With Physical Disabilities; To Require Such Buildings That Were Constructed Before July 1, 2017, To Install And Maintain An Adult Changing Station By January 1, 2020; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB966/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0966.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":916225,"bill_number":"HB1012","title":"Official state poem; designate \"I Am Mississippi\" as.","description":"An Act To Codify New Section 3-3-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate The Poem \"i Am Mississippi\" As The Official State Poem Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1012/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1012.xml","sponsor":"William Shirley"},
{"bill_id":916230,"bill_number":"HB1001","title":"Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services; bring forward sections relating to.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 25-53-1, 25-53-3, 25-53-5, 25-53-7, 25-53-9, 25-53-11, 25-53-13, 25-53-15, 25-53-17, 25-53-19, 25-53-21, 25-53-23, 25-53-25, 25-53-29, 25-53-51, 25-53-53, 25-53-55, 25-53-57, 25-53-59, 25-53-101, 25-53-105, 25-53-107, 25-53-109, 25-53-111, 25-53-113, 25-53-115, 25-53-117, 25-53-119, 25-53-121, 25-53-123, 25-53-125, 25-53-151, 25-53-171, 25-53-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1001/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1001.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":916234,"bill_number":"HB960","title":"Municipal court judges; require to be elected.","description":"An Act To Require The Office Of Municipal Court Judge To Be Elected; To Set The Requirements For Filing An Intent To Be A Candidate For That Office And The Fee To Be A Candidate For That Office; To Amend Sections 21-23-3, 21-23-5 And 21-23-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB960/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0960.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":916239,"bill_number":"HB957","title":"Insurance adjusters; revise licensing laws regarding.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 83-17-407 And 83-17-417, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Commissioner Of Insurance With A Licensure Waiver And Exemption For Certain Adjuster License Applicants; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB957/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0957.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":916244,"bill_number":"HB986","title":"Working Cash-Stabilization Reserve Fund; increase balance to 10% of total General Fund appropriations.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 27-103-203 And 27-103-213, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Balance Of The Working Cash-stabilization Reserve Fund To Ten Percent Of The Total General Fund Appropriations For The Current Fiscal Year; To Amend Section 37-61-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB986/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0986.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":916250,"bill_number":"HC37","title":"Constitution; amend to require Legislature to enact a balanced budget for each fiscal year.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, By Creating A New Section 69a To Require The Legislature To Enact A Balanced Budget Of The Entire Expenditures And Revenues Of The State For Each Fiscal Year And Limit The Amount Of Debt Obligation That Can Be Authorized Each Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC37/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0037.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":916253,"bill_number":"HB992","title":"MAEP; revise formula to reflect change from cap of 28 mills to annual variable cap based on statewide average millage rate.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-151-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Mississippi Adequate Education Formula By Changing The Cap Of 28 Mills Levied For Local Support To A Variable Cap Based On The Average Statewide Millage Rate, Which The State Department Of Education Shall Certify Annually To School Districts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB992/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0992.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":916259,"bill_number":"HB944","title":"Marshals and constables; revise fees charged by.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-7-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Fees Charged By Marshals And Constables; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB944/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0944.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":916263,"bill_number":"HB997","title":"State song; designate \"Mississippi Song\" as official.","description":"An Act To Codify Section 3-3-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate \"mississippi Song\" As The Official State Song; To Repeal Chapter 654, Laws Of 1962, Which Designated \"go Mississippi\" As The Official State Song; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB997/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0997.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":916268,"bill_number":"HB982","title":"MAEP; annually increase adjustment to base student cost for at-risk students until 50%.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-151-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Annually Increase The Adjustment To The Base Student Cost For At-risk Students Under The Mississippi Adequate Education Program So That The Multiplier Is 50% Beginning In The 2022-2023 School Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB982/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0982.xml","sponsor":"David Myers"},
{"bill_id":916271,"bill_number":"HB988","title":"MS Department of Information Technology Services; restore as a special fund agency.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Any State Agency From Hiring Any New Employees In Any Position Classified By The State Personnel Board As An Information Technology Position; To Require The State Personnel Board To Immediately Suspend The Hirings Of Such Person Upon The Effective Date Of This Act; To Require Each State Agency Employment Position Classified As An Information Technology Position To Be Transferred To The Mississippi Department Of Information Technology Services (mdits); To Require Mdits To Assign Persons Holding Such Positions To Respective State Agency Of Those Persons' Employment; To Require Mdits To Evaluate The Technology Needs And Responsibilities Of State Agencies To Make Necessary Personnel Changes And Reduce The Duplication Of Services; To Exempt The Employees Of Certain Extension Of State Government From The Provision Of This Act; To Amend Sections 25-53-5, 25-53-29, 25-53-151, 25-53-171 And 27-104-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Mdits From The List Of Special Fund Agencies Which Have Their Expenses Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All User Charges And Fees Deposited Into The State General Fund, And Restore The Special Fund Of The Agency To Its Original Status; To Bring Forward Sections 25-53-1, 25-53-3, 25-53-7, 25-53-9, 25-53-11, 25-53-13, 25-53-15, 25-53-17, 25-53-19, 25-53-21, 25-53-23, 25-53-25, 25-53-51, 25-53-53, 25-53-55, 25-53-57, 25-53-59, 25-53-101, 25-53-105, 25-53-107, 25-53-109, 25-53-111, 25-53-113, 25-53-115, 25-53-117, 25-53-119, 25-53-121, 25-53-123, 25-53-125 And 25-53-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Provisions Relating To The Mississippi Department Of Information Technology Services And Its Powers And Duties, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB988/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0988.xml","sponsor":"Gary Staples"},
{"bill_id":916275,"bill_number":"HB947","title":"Drug crimes; revise sentencing for certain.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Sentencing For Certain Drug Crimes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB947/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0947.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":916280,"bill_number":"HB1014","title":"Forestry; repeal the Forest Harvest Act requiring leaving pine and hardwood seed trees when harvesting for commercial purposes.","description":"An Act To Repeal The Forest Harvesting Act, Sections 49-19-51 Through 49-19-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires The Leaving Of Pine And Hardwood Seed Trees When Harvesting Timber For Commercial Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1014/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1014.xml","sponsor":"Ken Morgan"},
{"bill_id":916285,"bill_number":"HB1002","title":"Securities law; certain failures to supervise individuals are considered as multiple violations of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-71-412, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That For The Purposes Of Taking Disciplinary Action Against Broker-dealers, Agents And Investment Advisors Under The Mississippi Securities Act Of 2010, Failure To Supervise For Periods Of Twelve Months And Failure To Supervise More Than One Person At A Time Will Be Considered As Separate Violations; To Amend Section 75-71-701, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Time Limitation On Bringing Actions To Enforce Liabilities Under The Predecessor Securities Act Do Not Apply To A Civil Enforcement Action Or An Administrative Enforcement Action Instituted By The Secretary Of State Under Certain Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1002/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1002.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":916289,"bill_number":"HB950","title":"Parole eligibility; provide uniformity for certain offenders who were convicted between June 30, 1995 and July 1, 2014.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Offenders Convicted Of Certain Crimes Between June 30, 1995, And July 1, 2014, Shall Be Eligible For A Parole Hearing; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB950/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0950.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":916293,"bill_number":"HB979","title":"MS State Oil and Gas Board; remove from the provisions of the MS Budget Transparency and Simplification Act.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 53-1-7, 53-1-73, 53-1-77, 53-3-13 And 53-11-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Provision Of Law Requiring Certain Expenses Of The Mississippi State Oil And Gas Board To Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund; To Amend Section 27-104-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That The State Oil And Gas Board Be Funded By Appropriations From The General Fund; To Transfer From The State General Fund A Certain Amount Of Funds To The Special Funds Of The State Oil And Gas Board; To Bring Forward Section 27-104-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB979/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0979.xml","sponsor":"Gary Staples"},
{"bill_id":916296,"bill_number":"HB1000","title":"Mississippi Data Management Working Group; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Data Management Working Group; To Provide That The Mississippi Data Management Working Group Shall Be Responsible For Studying State Agency Data Sources; To Establish The Membership And Reporting Requirements Of The Mississippi Data Management Working Group; To Provide The Date Of Repeal For The Mississippi Data Management Working Group; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1000/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1000.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":917086,"bill_number":"SB2491","title":"Appointment of special prosecutor; provide standard procedure.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 25-31-21 And 99-3-28, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Standard Procedure For The Appointment Of A Special Prosecutor With Powers In A Probable Cause Hearing; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2491/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2491.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":917088,"bill_number":"HB1062","title":"Military officers and employees; grant leave of absence from civil occupations in public or private business.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 33-1-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That All Officers And Employees Of Any Public Or Private Business Or Industry Who Are Active Members Of The Military Shall Be Entitled To Military Leave Of Absence From Their Respective Civil Duties And Occupations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1062/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1062.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":917091,"bill_number":"SB2419","title":"Mandatory K-12 computer science curriculum and computer coding; State Department of Education shall implement.","description":"An Act To Authorize And Direct The State Department Of Education To Develop And Implement A Mandatory K-12 Computer Science Curriculum Which Includes Instruction In Computer Coding; To Prescribe Minimum Components Of The Curriculum; To Provide For Teacher Training; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2419/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2419.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":917095,"bill_number":"SB2498","title":"Civil Forfeiture Reform Act of 2017; enact.","description":"An Act To Create The Civil Forfeiture Reform Act Of 2017; To Provide That Forfeiture Pursuant To The Civil Forfeiture Reform Act Of 2017 Shall Follow A Criminal Conviction; To Revise Seizure And Forfeiture Procedures; To Require Law Enforcement Agencies To Submit Annual Reports Relating To Forfeiture; To Provide For The Transfer Of Seized Property; Excluding Contraband From The Civil Forfeiture Reform Act Of 2017; To Require Forfeiture Proceedings To Follow A Related Criminal Proceeding; Providing For Proceeds From The Sale Of Forfeited And Abandoned Property And Forfeited Currency To Be Deposited In The General Fund; To Provide For An Innocent Owner To Assert An Interest In Seized Property; To Bring Forward Sections 41-29-176, 41-29-177, 41-29-179, 41-29-181, 41-29-183, 41-29-185, 41-29-187, 63-11-49, 63-11-51, 63-11-53, 97-3-110, 97-3-111, 97-15-30, 97-17-1, 97-17-3, 97-17-4, 97-21-53, 97-21-55, 97-21-57, 97-21-101, 97-21-103, 97-23-107, 97-29-19, 97-29-21, 97-29-23, 97-29-25, 97-43-9, 97-43-11 And 97-44-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Amendment To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2498/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2498.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":917097,"bill_number":"SB2382","title":"At-risk designation for deficient schools; repeal.","description":"An Act To Repeal Section 37-18-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes School At-risk Designation For Certain Deficient Schools; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2382/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2382.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":917100,"bill_number":"SB2463","title":"School district consolidation; require in Chickasaw County.","description":"An Act To Provide That In The Chickasaw County And Houston Municipal Separate School District There Shall Be An Administrative Consolidation Into One School District To Be Designated As The Chickasaw County School District Effective July 1, 2021; To Provide For A Superintendent Of Schools For The New Chickasaw County School District; To Provide For The Composition Of The Board Of Education Of The New Chickasaw County School District; To Direct The State Board Of Education To Administratively Consolidate Any School District Which Does Not Voluntarily Follow The Consolidation Order; To Abolish The Former School Districts Following The Administrative Consolidation And Provide For The Transfer Of School District Assets And Liabilities; To Provide For Execution Of Teacher And School District Employee Contracts And The Preparation Of A School District Budget In The New School District; To Direct The State Board Of Education To Promulgate Regulations To Implement Such Administrative Consolidation; To Provide A Two-year Waiver From Accountability And State Assessment Requirements For The New Student Population; To Amend Sections 37-7-103 And 37-5-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; To Amend Section 37-7-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Election Of School Board Members In A Certain School District Beginning With The November 2017 Municipal Election And The 2018 Congressional Mid-term Election Respective To The Trustee Districts Eligible For Election At Such Time And Every Four Years Thereafter; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2463/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2463.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":917104,"bill_number":"HB1042","title":"Teacher and administrator license; revoke for those physically abusing or having inappropriate sexual involvement with students.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Denial Of License And Revocation Of License To Licensed School Teachers And Administrators For Physically Abusing Or Having Inappropriate Sexual Involvement With Students; To Bring Forward Sections 97-3-95, 97-5-23, 97-5-24 And 97-29-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1042/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1042.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":917108,"bill_number":"SB2391","title":"Counties; authorize to pay total cost of health insurance premiums for dependents of employees.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-15-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Counties To Pay The Total Cost Of Additional Health, Accident And Hospitalization Insurance Coverage For Dependents Of Their Employees; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2391/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2391.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":917110,"bill_number":"HB1067","title":"Women's Economic Security Act of 2017; create.","description":"An Act Entitled The \"women's Economic Security Act Of 2017\"; To Require Minimum Spending Levels On The Child Care Payment Program (ccpp) From The Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (tanf) Block Grant; To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Medicaid Eligibility To Include Those Individuals Who Are Entitled To Benefits Under The Federal Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act Of 2010 (aca) Beginning July 1, 2017; To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Essential Health Benefits For Individuals Eligible For Medicaid Under The Federal Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act Of 2010 (aca); To Amend Section 37-153-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Mississippi State Workforce Investment Board To Include A Woman With Expertise In Assisting Women In Job Training And Securing Employment In Nontraditional Occupations; To Amend Section 7-1-355, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security To Achieve Gender Equity In The Workforce Investment Act Or Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act Workforce Development System; To Require Certain Information To Be Included In An Annual Report To The Legislature; To Require Equal Pay Certificates Of Compliance; To Create Women And High-wage, High-demand, Nontraditional Jobs Grant Program; To Establish The Mississippi Paid Family Leave Act; To Establish A Mississippi Higher Education Grant Program For Single Mothers To Provide Financial Aid To Complete Two- And Four-year Degrees At Public Colleges And Universities Administered By The Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Bill; To Create The Mississippi Minimum Wage; To Provide For The Implementation Of A State Minimum Wage; To Amend Sections 17-1-51 And 25-3-40, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Provide That No Employer Shall Pay An Employee A Wage At A Rate Less Than The Rate At Which An Employee Of A Different Gender Is Paid For Comparable Work; To Provide That An Employee May File A Petition In The Proper Circuit Court For Violations Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1067/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1067.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":917116,"bill_number":"SB2486","title":"\"Mississippi Unborn Infants Dignity Act\"; enact.","description":"An Act Entitled The \"mississippi Unborn Infants Dignity Act\"; To Provide That Miscarried, Stillborn Or Aborted Infants Are Treated With Dignity With Proper Burials, That Broken Bodies Of Aborted Infants Are Not Sold For Scientific Experimentation; To Require Fetal Death Reporting And The Issuance Of Fetal Death Certificates For Unborn Infants Lost Early In Pregnancy; To Provide Criminal Penalties For Violations Of This Act; To Amend Sections 73-11-58, 73-15-29 And 73-25-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Professional Discipline Of Funeral Directors, Physicians, Registered Nurses And Licensed Practical Nurses To This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 41-39-1, 41-39-3, 41-39-5 And 41-39-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Amendment To Conform The Disposition Of Human Remains To This Act; To Amend Sections 41-57-31 And 41-61-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Duties Of The Registrar Of Vital Statistics To Provide For Issuance Of Certificates Of Fetal Death; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2486/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2486.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":917121,"bill_number":"HB1086","title":"Fannie Lou Hamer's Birthday; designate as a state holiday.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Sixth Day Of October Shall Be Declared A Legal Holiday In Commemoration Of The Life And Legacy Of Civil Rights Heroine Fannie Lou Hamer On The Day Of Her Birth; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1086/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1086.xml","sponsor":"Robert Huddleston"},
{"bill_id":917124,"bill_number":"SB2395","title":"Motor vehicle privilege tax; reduce the number of vehicles in a fleet necessary to be considered a corporate fleet.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"corporate Fleet\" Under The Motor Vehicle Privilege Tax Law To Reduce To 50 The Number Of Vehicles In A Fleet Necessary To Fall Under Such Definition; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2395/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2395.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":917127,"bill_number":"SB2386","title":"State Board of Funeral Service; extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-11-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Sections Of Law Which Create The State Board Of Funeral Service And Prescribe Its Duties And Powers; An Act To Reenact Sections 73-11-41 Through 73-11-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Create The State Board Of Funeral Service And Prescribe Its Duties And Powers; To Bring Forward Section 73-11-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes Requirements Relating To The Removal Of Dead Bodies By Funeral Establishments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2386/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2386.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":917130,"bill_number":"HB1091","title":"Licensed professional counselors; bring forward sections for amendment.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 73-30-1, 73-30-3, 73-30-5, 73-30-7, 73-30-9, 73-30-11, 73-30-13, 73-30-15, 73-30-17, 73-30-19, 73-30-21, 73-30-23, 73-30-25, 73-30-27 And 73-30-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Licensure Laws For Licensed Professional Counselors, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1091/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1091.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":917136,"bill_number":"SB2487","title":"\"Pay for Success Contracts Act\"; authorize DFA and public school districts to only pay providers when results are successful.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration And Public School Districts To Implement A \"pay For Success Contracting\" Process Which Leverages Public And Private Funding And Supports Providers With A Record Of Improved Services, Increased Student Achievement And Cost-effectiveness; To Provide Definitions; To Provide For The Establishment Of The \"pay For Success Contracts\" Program; To Provide Procedures And Criteria For Entering Into Such Contracts With Providers; To Establish The Pay For Success Contracts Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2487/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2487.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":917139,"bill_number":"SB2374","title":"Seat belt law; revise consideration in civil cases.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-2-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Effect Of Failure To Properly Use A Passenger Restraint System On Liability In Civil Cases; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2374/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2374.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":917142,"bill_number":"SB2452","title":"Bicycles; require lamps and reflectors for safety during nighttime riding.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-1307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Bicycles Operated At Night To Be Equipped With Lamp And Reflector Safety Equipment; To Amend Sections 63-7-11 And 63-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2452/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2452.xml","sponsor":"Russell Jolly"},
{"bill_id":917147,"bill_number":"HB1094","title":"Hospitals; require to examine persons at ER with sickle cell disease symptoms within four hours after admission.","description":"An Act To Require Hospitals To Have Persons Who Present Themselves To The Emergency Room With Symptoms Of Possible Sickle Cell Disease Examined By A Physician Within Four Hours After The Person Is Admitted To The Emergency Room; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1094/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1094.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":917150,"bill_number":"SB2416","title":"Seat belts; repeal requirement at 18 years of age.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-2-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Repeal The Seat Belt Requirement For Those 18 Years Of Age And Older; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2416/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2416.xml","sponsor":"Russell Jolly"},
{"bill_id":917154,"bill_number":"HR5","title":"Mrs. Lady Baker; commend upon being named Brandon High School's 2016 Teacher of the Year.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Mrs. Lady Baker On Earning The Honor Of Being Tapped Brandon High School's 2016 Teacher Of The Year.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-03","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR5/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0005.xml","sponsor":"Philip Gunn"},
{"bill_id":917160,"bill_number":"SB2499","title":"Workforce Investment Board; include nontraditional occupations for women.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-153-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Mississippi State Workforce Investment Board To Include A Woman With Expertise In Assisting Women In Job Training And Securing Employment In Nontraditional Occupations; To Amend Section 7-1-355, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Mississippi To Require The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security To Achieve Gender Equity In The Workforce Investment Act Or Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act Workforce Development System; To Require Certain Information To Be Included In An Annual Report To The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2499/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2499.xml","sponsor":"Tammy Witherspoon"},
{"bill_id":917164,"bill_number":"HB1036","title":"Mississippi Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship for Students with Dyslexia Program; revise certain provision and expand eligibility.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-173-1, 37-173-3, 37-173-7, 37-173-9, 37-173-11, 37-173-15, 37-173-17, 37-173-21, 37-173-25 And 37-173-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Provisions Of The Mississippi Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship For Students With Dyslexia Program, To Expand Eligibility For Participation In The Programs To Students In Kindergarten Through Grade 12; To Allow Participation By Any Nonpublic Schools In The State That Are Accredited By A State, Regional Or National Accrediting Organization; To Require The School District To Perform A Comprehensive Dyslexia Evaluation If A Student Fails The Dyslexia Screener Or Upon The Request Of The Student's Parent Or Legal Guardian; To Provide Exceptions For Students To Participate In A Program For Which Appropriate Services Are Not Offered In Mississippi; To Provide Participating Schools Greater Autonomy By Deleting The Option To Work In Conjunction With The State Board Of Education To Establish The School Calendar, Develop Curriculum And Purchase Of Instructional Materials And Textbooks; To Require Each Participating Nonpublic School To Have Its Financial Records Audited Annually By The State Auditor Or A Private Accounting Firm; To Provide That No Nonpublic School Shall Be Required To Alter Its Traditional And Customary Practices, Policies Or Curriculum In Order To Accept A Participating Student; To Bring Forward Sections 37-173-5, 37-173-13, 37-173-19, 37-173-23 And 37-173-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Remaining Provisions Of The Mississippi Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship For Students With Dyslexia Program, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1036/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1036.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":917169,"bill_number":"SB2425","title":"Commercial Real Estate Broker Lien Act; delete the repealer on.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 85-7-501 Through 85-7-525, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Create The \"commercial Real Estate Broker Lien Act\"; To Repeal Section 85-7-527, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Repeal Of Sections 85-7-501 Through 85-7-525, Known As The \"commercial Real Estate Broker Lien Act\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2425/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2425.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":917172,"bill_number":"HB1038","title":"Education Enhancement Fund; require percentage appropriated for classroom supply funds to be allocated in full.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-61-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All Monies Derived From The Percentage Of The Education Enhancement Fund For The Purpose Of The Classroom Supply Fund To Be Allocated In Full For That Specified Purpose; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1038/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1038.xml","sponsor":"Jay Hughes"},
{"bill_id":917177,"bill_number":"SB2375","title":"Safety marking requirements on certain anemometer towers; extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 61-19-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of Repeal On The Provision Requiring Safety Marking On Certain Anemometer Towers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2375/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2375.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":917182,"bill_number":"SB2470","title":"State Board of Education subpoena power; clarify.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-1-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Subpoena Authority Of The State Board Of Education; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2470/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2470.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":917184,"bill_number":"SB2485","title":"Mississippi Children's Cabinet; establish to coordinate services for children.","description":"An Act To Establish A Children's Cabinet To Coordinate Services For Young Children; To Prescribe The Powers And Duties Of The Children's Cabinet; To Amend Sections 41-87-5 And 43-14-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Transfer The Responsibilities Of The State Interagency Coordinating Council (sicc) For The Early Intervention Program For Infants And Toddlers With Disabilities And The Interagency Coordinating Council For Children And Youth (icccy) To The Children's Cabinet; To Repeal Section 37-21-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The State Early Childhood Advisory Council; To Repeal Section 41-87-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The State Interagency Coordinating Council For The Early Intervention Program For Infants And Toddlers With Disabilities; To Repeal Section 41-90-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes An Advisory Committee To The State Interagency Coordinating Council; To Repeal Section 41-105-1 And 41-105-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Healthcare Coordinating Council And Defines The Duties Of The Healthcare Coordinating Council; To Repeal Section 43-1-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Mississippi Interagency Council On Homelessness; To Repeal Section 43-14-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Defines The Powers And Responsibilities Of The Interagency Coordinating Council For Children And Youth (icccy); To Repeal Section 43-20-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates An Advisory Council To The State Health Officer; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2485/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2485.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":917189,"bill_number":"SB2405","title":"Accessory-after-the-fact; clarify.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Meaning Of The Term \"crime Of Violence\" For The Penalty Provisions Regarding The Crime Of Accessory-after-the-fact; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2405/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2405.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":917194,"bill_number":"HB1035","title":"MS Educator Dyslexia Awareness Act of 2017; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The \"mississippi Educator Dyslexia Awareness Act Of 2017\"; To Require All Educator Preparation Programs In The State To Offer Training In Dyslexia Awareness Education Beginning In The 2018-2019 Academic Year; To Require Candidates For An Undergraduate Or Graduate Degree In Education To Complete The Training; To Establish Certain Requirements For The Training; To Bring Forward Section 37-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prescribes Requirements For Teacher And Administrator Licenses, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1035/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1035.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":917198,"bill_number":"SB2412","title":"Education enhancement funds for classroom supplies; authorize for federally funded teachers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-61-33 To Authorize The Expenditure Of Education Enhancement Funds For Classroom Supplies To Federally Funded Teachers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2412/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2412.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":917201,"bill_number":"SB2449","title":"Unfair Cigarette Sales Law; increase allowable markup on cigarettes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-23-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"cost To Retailer\" Under The Unfair Cigarette Sales Law To Phase In An Increase In The Presumed Cost Of Doing Business By The Retailer; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2449/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2449.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917205,"bill_number":"SB2465","title":"Department of Revenue; authorize release of certain taxpayer information to law enforcement without a subpoena.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 27-3-73, 27-7-83, 27-13-57 And 27-65-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Commissioner Of Revenue To Disclose Certain Taxpayer Information To Law Enforcement Officers Of The State Of Mississippi And The United States Without The Need For A Subpoena Or Proper Judicial Order; To Require The Commissioner Of Revenue To Establish Procedural Safeguards For Release Of Certain Information; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2465/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2465.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917208,"bill_number":"SB2436","title":"Appeal to circuit court from local governing authority; amend to make technical changes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 11-51-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical Changes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2436/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2436.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917211,"bill_number":"SB2370","title":"Termination of parental rights; parent has right to transfer to chancery court.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-15-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Give A Parent The Right For A Termination Of Parental Rights To Be Heard In Chancery Court; To Amend Section 93-15-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Termination Of Parental Rights; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2370/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2370.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":917216,"bill_number":"SB2456","title":"Use tax; revise definition of certain terms for purposes of, distribute to municipalities certain portion of revenue collected from.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-67-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Terms \"person Doing Business In This State\" And \"person Maintaining A Place Of Business Within This State\" Under The Mississippi Use Tax Law To Include Any Out-of-state Seller Who Lacks A Physical Presence In This State But Who Is Making Retail Sales Of Tangible Personal Property Into This State And Has A Substantial Economic Presence In This State By Such Seller's Retail Sales Of Tangible Personal Property Sold Into This State Exceeding $250,000.00 Based On The Immediately Preceding Calendar Year Sales; To Provide That A Portion Of Use Tax Revenue Collected From Certain Out-of-state Sellers Shall Be Distributed To Municipalities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2456/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2456.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":917220,"bill_number":"HB1085","title":"Juneteenth Freedom Day; designate as day of commemoration, not paid legal holiday.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate June 19 As \"juneteenth Freedom Day\"; To Specifically Provide That Juneteenth Freedom Day Shall Not Be A Legal Holiday, But Shall Be A Day Of Commemoration At No Expense To The State; To Clarify When A Legal Holiday Will Be Celebrated When The Holiday Falls On A Saturday Or Sunday; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1085/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1085.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":917223,"bill_number":"HB1092","title":"Medicaid; revise certain qualification for the Executive Director of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Qualifications For The Executive Director Of The Division Of Medicaid; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1092/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1092.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":917228,"bill_number":"SB2462","title":"School district consolidation; require in Tippah County.","description":"An Act To Provide That In The North Tippah School District And The South Tippah School District There Shall Be An Administrative Consolidation Into One School District To Be Designated As The Tippah County School District Effective July 1, 2019; To Provide For The Composition Of The Board Of Education Of The New Tippah County School District; To Direct The State Board Of Education To Administratively Consolidate Any School District Which Does Not Voluntarily Follow The Consolidation Order; To Abolish The Former School Districts Following The Administrative Consolidation And Provide For The Transfer Of School District Assets And Liabilities; To Provide For Execution Of Teacher And School District Employee Contracts And The Preparation Of A School District Budget In The New School District; To Direct The State Board Of Education To Promulgate Regulations To Implement Such Administrative Consolidation; To Provide A Two-year Waiver From Accountability And State Assessment Requirements For The New Student Population; To Amend Sections 37-7-103 And 37-5-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2462/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2462.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":917231,"bill_number":"SB2428","title":"Income tax; exclude from gross income dividend income that has borne a tax under the laws of another state.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude From Gross Income Under The Income Tax Law Income From Dividends That Has Already Borne A Tax As Dividend Income Under The Laws Of Another State Of The United States; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2428/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2428.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917236,"bill_number":"SB2363","title":"Public Records Act; revise procedure to release records containing trade secrets and confidential information.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-61-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Procedure To Release Records Which Contain Trade Secrets Or Confidential Commercial Or Financial Information Under The Public Records Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2363/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2363.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":917241,"bill_number":"SB2448","title":"Regional economic development alliance; allow all political subdivisions to participate in.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 57-64-3, 57-64-7, 57-64-11 And 57-64-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Definitions To Include Political Subdivisions In Addition To Counties And Municipalities In The Local Government Units Authorized To Participate In Regional Economic Development Alliances Under The Regional Economic Development Act; To Authorize Local Government Units To Issue Bonds Or Incur Debt Under The Regional Economic Development Act If They Are Otherwise Authorized By Law To Issue Bonds Or Incur Debt; To Authorize Any Local Government Unit That Is A Member Of A Regional Economic Development Alliance To Negotiate Purchase Options For Real Property To Be Used For The Purposed Of The Alliance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2448/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2448.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917243,"bill_number":"HB1037","title":"Dyslexia screenings; require local school districts to provide additional for students eligible for scholarship assistance.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 37-173-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require School Districts To Provide Additional Dyslexia Screenings And Comprehensive Psycho-educational Evaluations For Students At Any Time The Student Is Enrolled In Public School At Any Time Deemed Necessary Based On Recommendations Of A Teacher Or Upon The Request Of A Parent Or Legal Guardian Upon Observing A Substantial Deficiency In A Student's Ability To Maintain Adequate Academic Performance Due To The Student's Experiencing Dyslexia-like Symptoms; To Require School Districts To Perform A Comprehensive Psycho-educational Evaluation Of A Student Who Fails The Dyslexia Screener; To Provide That The Costs Associated With Subsequent Dyslexia Screening And Comprehensive Psycho-educational Evaluation Shall Be Paid For By The School District Of The Student's Enrollment And Attendance; To Amend Section 37-173-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; To Amend Section 37-173-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Additional Terms And Definitions In The Provisions Of The Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship For Students With Dyslexia; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1037/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1037.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":917248,"bill_number":"HB1032","title":"Prescription Monitoring Program; require all health care providers authorized to prescribe drugs to register with.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-21-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All Licensed Health Care Providers That Are Authorized By Law To Diagnose And Prescribe Drugs To Register As Users With The Prescription Monitoring Program Of The State Board Of Pharmacy; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1032/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1032.xml","sponsor":"Patricia Willis"},
{"bill_id":917255,"bill_number":"SB2350","title":"Business Corporation Act; technical revisions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 79-4-7.30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Eliminate The Maximum 10-year Period On Voting Trust Agreements And Allow The Voting Trust Agreement To Set The Time Of Duration; To Amend Section 79-4-14.21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow For Winding-up After A Corporation Has Been Administratively Dissolved; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2350/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2350.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":917258,"bill_number":"HB1088","title":"Memorial highways; designate various segments of highways as.","description":"An Act To Designate A Certain Segment Of U.s. Highway 82 In Lowndes County, Mississippi, As The \"dayton Egger Memorial Highway\"; To Designate A Certain Bridge In Smith County, Mississippi, As The \"howard L. (boney) Cooley Memorial Bridge\"; To Designate A Certain Segment Of Mississippi Highway 513 In Clarke County, Mississippi, As The \"marine Corporal Dustin Lee Memorial Highway\"; To Designate A Certain Segment Of Mississippi Highway 25 In Tishomingo County, Mississippi, As The \"sergeant Jason Vaughn Memorial Highway\"; To Designate A Certain Segment Of Mississippi 15 In Jasper County, Mississippi, As The \"johnny Thomas Thornton Memorial Highway\"; To Designate A Certain Segment Of U.s. 98 In Pike County, Mississippi, As The \"casey Lynne Casanova Memorial Highway\"; To Designate A Certain Bridge In Lee County, Mississippi, As The \"clyde Whitaker Memorial Bridge\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1088/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1088.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":917261,"bill_number":"SB2457","title":"Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP); create.","description":"An Act To Authorize Members Of The Public Employees' Retirement System Who Have Reached Their Normal Retirement Date To Participate In A Deferred Retirement Option Program (drop) Under Which The Employee May Retire And Continue Working For A Specified Period And Receive His Or Her Regular Salary, While Having The Retirement Benefit He Or She Would Have Otherwise Received Paid Into An Account For The Member's Benefit; To Provide That Money In Such Account Will Be Paid To The Member Upon Completion Of The Drop Period; To Provide That The Member Must Elect To Participate In The Program Within 12 Months Immediately Following The Date Upon Which The Member Reached His Or Her Normal Retirement Date; To Provide That The Drop Period May Be For Any Time Not Exceeding Five Years; To Provide That The Decision To Participate In The Drop Program Is Irrevocable Once It Is Made; To Provide That The Drop Account For The Benefit Of The Member Shall Be Held In Reserve Until The End Of The Drop Period; To Provide That Regular Interest Shall Be Paid On Monies In The Drop Account During The Time That The Member Participates In The Drop Program And Until The Monies Are Paid To The Member; To Provide That The Member Shall Receive The Accumulated Monies In The Drop Account In Addition To The Regular Retirement Allowance At The End Of The Drop Period; To Provide That Any Member Participating In The Drop Program Shall Not Be An Active Member Of The Retirement System And Shall Not Receive Any Creditable Service For The Period Of Participation In The Program; To Amend Sections 25-11-105, 25-11-109, 25-11-117 And 25-11-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2457/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2457.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":917265,"bill_number":"SB2435","title":"State Auditor; remove requirement to submit annual report on the expenditure of classroom supply funds by school districts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-9-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Provision Requiring The State Auditor To Submit An Annual Report On The Expenditure Of Classroom Supply Funds By School Districts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2435/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2435.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917268,"bill_number":"HB1052","title":"State Board of Education; require to develop curriculum and implement programs of conflict resolution.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-11-54, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Board Of Education To Develop The Curriculum And Implement A Program Of Conflict Resolution And Peer Mediation To Be Used By Local School Districts; To Provide That The Curriculum Developed For Use Shall Be Age And Grade Appropriate; To Require Programs Of Conflict Resolution And Peer Mediation In Failing Districts To Be Supervised By The School Resource Offices With The Assistance Of Other District Personnel To Combat Violence And Bullying; To Provide That The Program Of Conflict Resolution Shall Provide School Administrators With Alternatives To Handling Student Disciplinary Matters; To Amend Section 37-11-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require School Districts To Allow Any Public School Student Who Has Never Been Subject To Disciplinary Action Who Commits An Act Or Engages In Conduct For Which The Student Otherwise Would Be Suspended Or Expelled Under The School District's Discipline Plan, At The Election Of The Student, To Participate In A Community Service Program As An Alternative To Suspension Or Expulsion; To Provide That While Participating In The Program, The Student Shall Receive Youth Peer Counseling Deemed Appropriate By The School District; To Amend Sections 37-3-82 And 37-3-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; To Bring Forward Section 37-7-321, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1052/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1052.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":917274,"bill_number":"HB1079","title":"Mississippi State Workforce Investment Board; expand membership of to include a woman and require gender equality in certain workforce development systems.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-153-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Membership Of The Mississippi State Workforce Investment Board To Include One Woman With Expertise In Assisting Women In Job Training And Securing Employment In Nontraditional Occupations; To Amend Section 7-1-355, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security To Achieve Gender Equity In The Workforce Investment Act And Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act Workforce Development Systems; To Require That Certain Information Regarding Gender Pay Equity In The Workforce Investment Act And The Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act Be Included In The Report Submitted To The Legislature Each Year By The Department Of Employment Security; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1079/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1079.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":917279,"bill_number":"SB2369","title":"Youth court prosecutor; appointed by county prosecuting attorney.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Appointment Of The Youth Court Prosecutor And To Require That The Youth Court Prosecutor Reside In That County; To Amend Section 43-21-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2369/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2369.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":917284,"bill_number":"SB2356","title":"Civil offense; clarify jurisdiction of municipal courts over.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-23-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Jurisdiction Of Municipal Courts Over Civil Violations; To Amend Sections 21-13-19 And Section 1-3-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2356/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2356.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":917288,"bill_number":"HB1076","title":"Growth and Prosperity Act; revise certain provisions.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 57-80-7 And 57-80-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Provisions Relating To Applications Made By Counties For Certificates Of Public Convenience And Necessity Under The Growth And Prosperity Act; To Revise The Types Of Incentives That May Be Provided To Approved Business Enterprises Under The Growth And Prosperity Act; To Bring Forward Section 57-80-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Defines Certain Terms Under The Growth And Prosperity Act, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 17-1-1, 17-1-3, 17-1-5, 17-1-7, 17-1-9, 17-1-11, 17-1-13, 17-1-15, 17-1-17, 17-1-19, 17-1-21, 17-1-23 And 17-1-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The General Zoning Authority Of Municipalities And Counties, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 17-2-1, 17-2-3, 17-2-4, 17-2-5, 17-2-7 And 17-2-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Adoption Of Building Codes By Municipalities And Counties, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 17-17-1, 17-17-2, 17-17-3, 17-17-5, 17-17-7, 17-17-9, 17-17-11, 17-17-13, 17-17-15, 17-17-17, 17-17-19, 17-17-27, 17-17-29, 17-17-31, 17-17-33, 17-17-35, 17-17-37, 17-17-39, 17-17-41, 17-17-43, 17-17-45, 17-17-47, 17-17-48, 17-17-49, 17-17-51, 17-17-53, 17-17-54, 17-17-55, 17-17-57, 17-17-59, 17-17-63, 17-17-65 And 17-17-67, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Solid Waste Disposal, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 21-27-203, 21-27-205, 21-27-207, 21-27-211, 21-27-213, 21-27-215, 21-27-217, 21-27-219 And 21-27-221, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Municipal And Domestic Water And Wastewater Systems, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 21-37-3, 21-37-5, 21-37-6 And 21-37-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Municipal Laws Regarding Parking, Sidewalks And Docks, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 51-8-57 And 51-35-305, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Water Management And Municipalities, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1076/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1076.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":917290,"bill_number":"SB2372","title":"Hospice licensure; moratorium does not apply to reinstatements following federal audit and authorize additional applicants.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-85-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State Department Of Health To Issue Up To Five New Hospice Licenses To Certain Applicants During A Certain Period Of Time; To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Moratorium On The Issuance Of New Hospice Licenses; To Clarify That The Moratorium On Hospice Licensure Shall Not Be Applicable To Any Hospice That Has Had Its License Temporarily Suspended As A Result Of An Audit By The U.s. Department Of Health And Human Services, Office Of Inspector General (hhs-oig), And The Audit Has Been Concluded Without Penalty; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2372/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2372.xml","sponsor":"Jennifer Branning"},
{"bill_id":917296,"bill_number":"HB1059","title":"Insurance; prohibit insurer from increasing the premium on a business for hiring person with nonviolent felony conviction.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Any Insurer Of A Business From Increasing The Premium Or Any Other Amount Charged To The Business Due To The Hiring Of Persons With A Nonviolent Felony Conviction; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1059/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1059.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":917299,"bill_number":"HB1080","title":"Mississippi Pay Equity Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Pay Equity Act\"; To Provide That No Employer Shall Pay An Employee A Wage At A Rate Less Than The Rate At Which An Employee Of A Different Gender Is Paid For Comparable Work; To Provide That An Employee May File A Petition In The Proper Circuit Court For Violations Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1080/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1080.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":917304,"bill_number":"SB2480","title":"Alienation of affection; abolish tort of and provide for punitive alimony.","description":"An Act To Abolish The Common-law Tort Of Alienation Of Affection; To Amend Section 93-5-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Punitive Alimony In Certain Divorce Actions; To Provide That No Action Shall Lie Thereon; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2480/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2480.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":917308,"bill_number":"HB1047","title":"Hinds County Public Schools Dyslexia Therapy Instruction Pilot Program; establish for certain school districts.","description":"An Act To Establish The Hinds County Public School Dyslexia Therapy Instruction Pilot Program; To Provide That The Program Shall Provide Intra-district Service To Students At Two Public School Pilot Locations In Select School Districts In Hinds County, Mississippi; To Provide That No More Than 30 Students May Be Placed In The Pilot Program In Each District Over The Span Of Grades 1-3; To Prohibit Retaliatory Action By School Districts Against Teachers Who Inform Parents Of A Student's Observed Characteristics Evidencing Dyslexia And Related Disorders; To Fine Schools That Fail To Provide Notice And Inform Parents Of The Need For A Comprehensive Evaluation And The Opportunity For Assistance And Other Resources Under The Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship For Students With Dyslexia Program; To Create New Section 37-173-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require School Districts To Provide Additional Dyslexia Screenings And Comprehensive Evaluations For Students At Any Time The Student Is Enrolled In Public School At Any Time Deemed Necessary Based On Recommendations Of A Teacher Or Upon The Request Of A Parent Or Legal Guardian Upon Observing A Substantial Deficiency In A Student's Ability To Maintain Adequate Academic Performance Due To The Student's Experiencing Dyslexia-like Symptoms; To Require School Districts To Perform A Comprehensive Evaluation Of A Student Who Fails The Dyslexia Screener; To Provide That The Costs Associated With Subsequent Dyslexia Screening And Comprehensive Evaluation Shall Be Paid For By The School District Of The Student's Enrollment And Attendance; To Amend Section 37-173-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; To Bring Forward Sections 37-173-1, 37-173-3, 37-173-5, 37-173-7, 37-173-9, 37-173-11, 37-173-13, 37-173-17, 37-173-19, 37-173-21, 37-173-23, 37-173-25, 37-173-27 And 37-173-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Provisions Of The Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship For Students With Dyslexia Program, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1047/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1047.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":917311,"bill_number":"SB2473","title":"Lottery; create and use proceeds to supplement the MS Adequate Education program & fund highway construction and maintenance.","description":"An Act To Create A State Lottery; To Provide That The State Lottery Shall Be Administered By The Mississippi Gaming Commission; To Provide The Powers And Duties Of The Mississippi Gaming Commission Regarding The State Lottery; To Provide For The Disposition Of Proceeds Received From The Sale Of Lottery Tickets; To Provide That A Portion Of The Proceeds Collected From The Sale Of Lottery Tickets Shall Be Deposited Into The State Highway Fund To Be Used Exclusively For The Construction, Reconstruction And Maintenance Of Highways Of The State Of Mississippi; To Create The Mississippi Adequate Education Supplement Fund Into Which A Portion Of The Proceeds Collected From The Sale Of Lottery Tickets Shall Be Deposited; To Provide That 50% Of The Money In The Fund Shall Be Appropriated By The Legislature To Supplement The Mississippi Adequate Education Program; To Amend Sections 67-1-71, 75-76-3, 75-76-5, 97-33-9, 97-33-11, 97-33-13, 97-33-21, 97-33-23, 97-33-31, 97-33-33, 97-33-35, 97-33-37, 97-33-39, 97-33-41, 97-33-43, 97-33-45, 97-33-47 And 97-33-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation The Sale Of Lottery Tickets; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2473/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2473.xml","sponsor":"Philip Moran"},
{"bill_id":917315,"bill_number":"SB2389","title":"Community hospitals; require to file semiannual reports based solely on operating revenues and expenses.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-13-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Board Of Trustees Of Each Community Hospital To File A Semiannual Report Based Solely On Operating Revenues And Expenditures From The Hospital's Day-to-day Business Activities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2389/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2389.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":917318,"bill_number":"HB1050","title":"Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs Act; authorize issuance of procurement cards for use.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-181-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Issuance Of Esa Procurement Cards And The Regulation And Enforcement Relating To The Use Of Such Cards By The Department Of Finance And Administration, The State Department Of Education Or Qualified Nonprofit Administering The Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1050/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1050.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":917325,"bill_number":"SB2444","title":"Justice Court and Municipal Court Collections Payment Funds; Mississippi Department of Revenue shall administer.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 9-11-35 And 21-23-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Mississippi Department Of Revenue Shall Administer The Justice Court Collections Payment Program And The Municipal Court Collections Payment Program; To Delete The Justice Court Collections Special Fund; To Delete The Municipal Court Collections Special Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2444/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2444.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917329,"bill_number":"SB2361","title":"Prescription Monitoring Program; require dispenser/prescriber to check database before dispensing/prescribing certain drugs.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-21-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Dispensers And Prescribers To Check The Prescription Monitoring Program Database Before Dispensing Or Prescribing Certain Drugs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2361/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2361.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":917332,"bill_number":"HB1039","title":"\"The Sexual Assault Response for Students in Universities and Community and Junior Colleges Act\"; create.","description":"An Act To Create \"the Sexual Assault Response For Students In Universities And Community And Junior Colleges Act\"; To Define Certain Terms For The Act; To Require All Universities And Community And Junior Colleges To Adopt A Comprehensive Policy Concerning Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, And Stalking Consistent With Federal And State Law Regarding Such; To List The Minimum Requirements Of Each Policy, Which Shall Include A Definition Of Consent And A Prohibition Against Retaliation Of A Victim; To Require Such Institutions, At A Minimum, To Provide The Survivor, When Identified, With A Concise Notification, Written In Plain Language, Of The Survivor's Rights And Options; To Require Such Institutions To Respond Within Twelve Hours After Receiving An Electronic Report; To Require Such Institutions To Provide Students With Access To Confidential Advisors To Provide Emergency And Ongoing Support To Survivors Of Sexual Violence; To Require All Confidential Advisors To Be Given 40 Hours Of Training; To Prescribe Minimum Requirements Of A Confidential Advisor In Working With A Survivor; To Require Such Institutions To Create A Complaint Resolution Procedure If A Student Alleges Violation Of The Comprehensive Violence Policy; To Provide The Minimum Requirements For Such Procedure; To Require Such Institutions To Prominently Publish, Timely Update, And Have Easily Available On Its Internet Website Certain Information Required By This Act; To Provide A List Of The Required Information That Must Be Easily Available On The Website; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1039/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1039.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":917336,"bill_number":"SB2407","title":"Gun-free zones; businesses liable for injuries.","description":"An Act To Create Liability On The Part Of A Property Owner Who Forbids Carrying Of A Concealed Weapon; To Amend Section 15-1-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enact A 2-year Statute Of Limitations On The Cause Of Action For Injuries Incurred In A Gun-free Zone; To Amend Section 45-9-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2407/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2407.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":917342,"bill_number":"SB2442","title":"Commissioner of Revenue; authorize to appoint an attorney on his staff to prosecute crimes investigated by the Dept. of Revenue.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Commissioner Of Revenue To Designate An Attorney On Staff With The Department Of Revenue To Prosecute Criminal Matters And Cases Investigated By The Department; To Authorize The Commissioner To Request The Services Or Assistance Of Any District Attorney Or The Attorney General In And About Such Matters Or Suits; To Provide That The Designated Attorney Shall Have The Same Right As The District Attorney To Enter The Grand Jury Room While The Grand Jury Is In Session And To Perform Such Services With Reference To The Work Of The Grand Jury As The District Attorney Is Authorized By Law To Perform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2442/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2442.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917346,"bill_number":"SB2471","title":"Sales taxation; divert a portion of revenue to counties in which certain tax increment financing districts are located.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Diversion To Counties Of A Portion Of The Sales Tax Revenue Collected On Business Activities Within A Redevelopment Project Developed Under The Tax Increment Financing Act If The County Has Issued Bonds Under The Tax Increment Financing Act To Finance All Or A Portion Of Such Redevelopment Project, Any Debt Service For Such Indebtedness Is Outstanding, And A Development With A Value Of $10,000,000.00 Or More Is, Or Will Be, Located In The Redevelopment Area; To Require The Revenue From Such Diversion To Be Utilized To Satisfy Such Indebtedness; To Provide That The Diversion Shall End The Month The Indebtedness Is Satisfied; To Amend Section 21-45-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2471/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2471.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":917350,"bill_number":"SB2446","title":"Government Employees' Deferred Compensation Law; revise certain provisions of.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 25-14-3, 25-14-5, 25-14-7, 25-14-9, 25-14-11, 25-14-13 And 25-14-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Certain Terms In The Government Employees' Deferred Compensation Plan Law; To Clarify Investment Options Under Such Law; To Clarify The Administration Of The Deferred Compensation Plan Administered By The Public Employees' Retirement System And The Administration Of Other Deferred Compensation Plans Authorized Under Such Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2446/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2446.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917353,"bill_number":"SB2460","title":"Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access To Digital Assets Act; To Enact A Short Title; To Create Definitions; To Provide For Applicability; To Authorize User Direction For Disclosure Of Digital Assets; To Provide That The Act Does Not Affect Terms-of-service Agreements; To Provide A Procedure For Disclosing Digital Assets; To Provide For Disclosure Of Content Of Electronic Communications Of A Deceased User; To Provide For Disclosure Of Other Digital Assets Of A Deceased User; To Provide For Disclosure Of Content Of Electronic Communications Of The Principal; To Provide For Disclosure Of Other Digital Assets Of The Principal; To Provide For Disclosure Of The Contents Of Electronic Communications Held In Trust When The Trustee Is Not The Original User; To Provide For Disclosure Of Other Digital Assets Held In Trust When The Trustee Is Not The Original User; To Provide For The Disclosure Of Digital Assets To The Conservator Of A Ward; To Impose Legal Duties On And Grant Authority To A Fiduciary Under The Act; To Provide For Custodian Immunity; To Amend Sections 87-3-7, 81-5-34, 91-8-303, 87-3-109 And 99-35-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2460/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2460.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":917358,"bill_number":"SB2424","title":"Transient vendors license; delete exemption for certain sales.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-85-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Exemption For Sales Of Goods, Wares, Services Or Merchandise By Sample, Catalogue Or Brochure For Future Delivery From The Requirement For Licensure As A Transient Vendor; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2424/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2424.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":917363,"bill_number":"SB2411","title":"School district cap on budget expenditures for administrative costs; revise.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-61-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Administrative Limit On Budget Expenditures In Each School District For Certain Administration Costs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2411/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2411.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":917366,"bill_number":"SB2396","title":"Juvenile offenders; provide alternative sentencing and parole options if convicted of certain offenses.","description":"An Act To Provide Alternative Sentencing And Parole Options For Juvenile Offenders In Certain Murder Convictions; To Amend Sections 97-3-21, 97-3-2 And 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2396/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2396.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":917370,"bill_number":"SB2404","title":"Mississippi Consumer Protection Act; revise.","description":"An Act To Amend The Mississippi Consumer Protection Act; To Amend Section 75-24-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Antitrust Statute Governs Anticompetitive Activities; To Amend Section 75-24-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Same Protection To Website Providers As Is Enjoyed By Publishers; To Amend Section 75-24-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That An Injunction Should Be Issued Only When There Is A Threat Of An Ongoing Violation And To Limit Jurisdiction To The Chancery Courts; To Amend Section 75-24-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Additional Remedies Can Only Be Granted When The Court Has Already Decided That An Injunction Is Required; To Amend Section 75-24-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Application Of The Chapter If A Receiver Is Appointed; To Amend Section 75-24-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That All Civil Actions Under The Act Are Governed By The Rules Of Civil Procedure; To Amend Section 75-24-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Imposition Of Civil Penalties So That Each Month A Violation Exists Is A Separate Violation; To Amend Section 75-24-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Remedies Of The Act Are The Exclusive Remedies For Violations; To Amend Section 75-24-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Either The State Or The Alleged Violator To Institute A Court Proceeding; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2404/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2404.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917374,"bill_number":"SB2413","title":"School district employees; remove authority of local school board to delegate employment recommendations.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-9-15 And 37-9-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Authority Of Local School Boards To Delegate The Authority To Recommend School District Employees For Employment Contracts With Certain Exceptions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2413/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2413.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":917380,"bill_number":"SB2394","title":"Criminal sexual assault protection order; authorize issuance upon conviction for rape or sexual assault.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 97-3-65 And 97-3-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Court To Issue A Criminal Sexual Assault Protection Order Against A Defendant Upon Conviction Of Rape Or Sexual Assault; To Amend Sections 99-3-7 And 93-21-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2394/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2394.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":917382,"bill_number":"HB1063","title":"MS Telephone Solicitation Act; revise definition of consumer to include business that may be solicited.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 77-3-705, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of Consumer For The Purpose Of The Mississippi Telephone Solicitation Act To Include Any Business Which May Be Solicited; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1063/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1063.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Holland"},
{"bill_id":917386,"bill_number":"HB1056","title":"Prosperity States Compact; create.","description":"An Act To Enact Into Law The Prosperity States Compact And Provide That The State Of Mississippi Enters The Compact With Other States That Join In The Compact; To Prescribe Purpose Of The Compact; To Define Certain Terms; To Authorize The Establishment Of Prosperity Districts; To Provide For The Powers Of Such Districts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1056/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1056.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":917390,"bill_number":"SB2496","title":"Local public officials; increase salaries of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-3-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Supervisors Education And Certification Program For County Supervisors; To Provide An Annual Salary Supplement Upon Attaining Certification; To Authorize Reimbursement For Certain Expenses Associated With Attendance At The Education And Certification Program; To Amend Section 25-3-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Salaries Of The Members Of The Boards Of Supervisors; To Amend Section 25-3-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Salaries Of County Tax Assessors And Collectors; To Amend Section 25-7-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Filing Fees Charged By Chancery Clerks For The Recording Of Documents; To Amend Section 25-60-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Amend Section 9-1-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Limit On Compensation Of Chancery Clerks And Circuit Clerks; To Amend Section 23-15-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Per Diem Paid To Election Commissioners On Election Days In A Runoff Election And In A Primary Election Conducted Under Contract With An Executive Committee, And To Increase The Per Diem On Nonelection Days; To Amend Section 41-61-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Salary Of The County Medical Examiners, Deputy Medical Examiners And Deputy Medical Examiner Investigators; To Reenact And Amend Section 41-61-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Fees Paid By The County To A Medical Examiner Or His Deputy For Filing Certain Investigation Reports, And To Extend The Date Of Repeal Thereon; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2496/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2496.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":917395,"bill_number":"HB1040","title":"National Collegiate Athletic Association Fairness in F.A.C.T. Investigation Act of 2017; create.","description":"An Act To Create \"the National Collegiate Athletic Association (ncaa) Fairness In F.a.c.t. Investigations Act Of 2017,\" To Prescribe Guidelines To Be Used By The Ncaa When Carrying Out Investigation Of Association Rules And Regulations By Public Member Institutions In The State Of Mississippi; To Provide The Legislative Purpose And Intent Of This Act; To Define Terms Used In This Act; To Provide That The Ncaa Enforcement Staff And Its Committee On Infractions Shall Have Nine Months To Complete The Investigation And Issue Its Ruling; To Require Any Appellate Action To Be Concluded Within Six Months Of The Committee On Infraction Final Decision On The Investigation; To Stipulate The Information That Should Be Included In The Letters Of Preliminary And Official Inquiry; To Provide That The Letter Of Official Inquiry Shall Serve As Notice Of Investigation And Commence The Toll To Run To Complete The Investigation And Ruling; To Require The Member Institution To Provide Notice To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning At The End Of The Three-month Period To Respond To The Allegations In The Letter Of Official Inquiry; To Provide All Notices And Rulings Shall Be Documents Subject To Access Under The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983; To Provide Penalties To Imposed Upon The Ncaa For Each Day The Investigation Extends The Required Applicable Period For The Investigation, Ruling And Appeal; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1040/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1040.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":917398,"bill_number":"HB1072","title":"Holmes County; authorize establishment of \"The Municipal Historical Hamlet of West Hill.\"","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Holmes County, Mississippi, To Designate The West Hill Community In The County As \"the Municipal Historical Hamlet Of West Hill\" Without Demonstrating The Existence Of A Written Charter For The Former Municipality; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1072/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1072.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":917404,"bill_number":"SB2423","title":"Mississippi Securities Act; clarify grounds for discipline for violations of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-71-412, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Grounds For Discipline For Violations Of The Mississippi Securities Act; To Amend Section 75-71-701, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Applicability Of The Predecessor Act To Pending Proceedings And Existing Rights; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2423/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2423.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917407,"bill_number":"SB2362","title":"Unmarked vehicles; authorize Ethics Commission to operate.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-1-87, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt The Ethics Commission From The Requirement Of Marking Publicly Owned Or Leased Vehicles; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2362/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2362.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":917410,"bill_number":"SB2504","title":"State lottery; establish and use revenue from to supplement MAEP and for educational capital improvements.","description":"An Act To Create A State Lottery; To Provide That The State Lottery Shall Be Administered By The Mississippi Gaming Commission; To Provide The Powers And Duties Of The Mississippi Gaming Commission Regarding The State Lottery; To Provide For The Disposition Of Proceeds Received From The Sale Of Lottery Tickets; To Create The Mississippi Adequate Education Supplement Fund Into Which 25% Of The Proceeds Collected From The Sale Of Lottery Tickets Shall Be Deposited; To Provide That The Money In The Fund Shall Be Appropriated Annually By The Legislature To Supplement The Mississippi Adequate Education Program; To Create The Education Infrastructure Supplement Fund Into Which 75% Of The Proceeds Collected From The Sale Of Lottery Tickets Shall Be Deposited; To Provide That 15% Of The Money In Such Fund Shall Be Appropriated Annually By The Legislature To The State Board For Community And Junior Colleges To Be Allocated By Such Board For Capital Improvements At The Various Community And Junior Colleges In This State In The Amount Recommended By The Infrastructure Commission For Education; To Provide That 20% Of The Money In Such Fund Shall Be Appropriated Annually By The Legislature To The Board Of Trustees For State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Be Allocated By Such Board For Capital Improvements At The Various Public Universities In This State In The Amount Recommended By The Infrastructure Commission For Education; To Provide That 65% Of The Money In Such Fund Shall Be Appropriated Annually By The Legislature To The State Department Of Education To Be Allocated To Public Schools Located In Public School Districts In Which The Value Of One Mill Is Less Than $200,000.00 And To Provide That The State Department Of Education Shall Allocate Such Funds To Eligible Public School Districts In The Amount Recommended By The Infrastructure Commission For Education; To Provide That Funds Received By A Public School District Shall Be Used Solely For Capital Improvements To Public School Instructional Buildings And/or Construction Of Public School Instructional Buildings; To Create The Infrastructure Commission For Education; To Provide The Membership And Powers And Duties Of Such Commission; To Amend Sections 67-1-71, 75-76-3, 75-76-5, 97-33-9, 97-33-11, 97-33-13, 97-33-21, 97-33-23, 97-33-31, 97-33-33, 97-33-35, 97-33-37, 97-33-39, 97-33-41, 97-33-43, 97-33-45, 97-33-47 And 97-33-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation The Sale Of Lottery Tickets; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2504/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2504.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":917415,"bill_number":"SC551","title":"United States Constitutional Convention under Article V; apply for federal debt limitation and congressional term limits.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Applying For A United States Constitution Article V Amendments Convention Specifically Relating To The Federal Debt And To Congressional Term Limits.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC551/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0551.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":917418,"bill_number":"HB1048","title":"Conflict resolution; require school districts to report to SDE on positive behavioral intervention practices.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-11-54, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require School Districts To Submit A Report By July 31 Of Each Calendar Year To The State Department Of Education Describing How It Incorporates Evidence-based Practices And Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports Into Its Policies And Codes Of Conduct; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1048/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1048.xml","sponsor":"Toby Barker"},
{"bill_id":917424,"bill_number":"SB2403","title":"Homestead exemption; increase for unremarried spouse of a member of the U.S. Armed Forces who dies in the line of duty.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 27-33-67 And 27-33-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Unremarried Surviving Spouse Of A Member Of The Armed Forces Of The United States, National Guard Or United States Reserves Who Dies In The Line Of Duty While Serving On Active Duty, Inactive Duty For Training Or While Activated By Order Of The Governor, Shall Be Exempt From All Ad Valorem Taxes On The Homestead Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2403/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2403.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":917426,"bill_number":"HR3","title":"Dr. James Anderson; congratulate upon being honored as a Healthcare Hero.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing The Accomplishments Of Dr. James Anderson And Congratulating Him Upon Being Honored At Healthcare Heroes Hosted By The Mississippi Business Journal.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-03","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR3/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0003.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":917432,"bill_number":"SB2478","title":"Durable legal relative guardianship; provide alternative for abused and neglected children.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enact Definitions In The Youth Court Act Concerning Fictive Kin And Durable Legal Relative Guardianship; To Amend Section 43-21-609, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Durable Legal Relative Guardianship Alternative; To Amend Section 43-21-613, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2478/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2478.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":917436,"bill_number":"SB2414","title":"Sales tax; revise definition of terms \"retailer,\" \"retail sale\" and \"doing business\" under.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"retailer\" Under The Sales Tax Law To Include A Person Who Facilitates The Sale Of Tangible Personal Property That Belongs To A Third Party; To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"retail Sale\" Under The Sales Tax Law To Include A Sale Made Or Facilitated By A Person Regularly Engaged In The Sale Or Facilitation Of Sales Of Tangible Personal Property; To Amend Section 27-65-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"doing Business\" Under The Sales Tax Law To Include Any Person Facilitating The Sale Of Tangible Personal Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2414/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2414.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917439,"bill_number":"SB2387","title":"Vaccine safety; SDH require vaccine information statements to be supplied to individual receiving the vaccination.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-23-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize And Direct The State Health Officer To Require Entities Providing Vaccines To Include Patient Vaccine Information Statements Approved By Federal Centers For Disease Control And Prevention To Be Supplied To The Individual Receiving The Vaccination; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2387/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2387.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":917443,"bill_number":"SB2420","title":"Income & sales tax; taxpayer may request revision of tax return or assessment within 3 years after due date or assessment date.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Taxpayer To Request A Revision Of An Income Tax Return At Any Time Within Three Years From The Due Date, Or If An Extension Of Time To File Was Granted, Three Years From The Date The Return Was Filed Or The Final Day Of The Extension Period; To Amend Section 27-65-42, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Taxpayer To Request A Revision Of The Sales Tax Assessed Against Him Or Her Within 36 Months From The Date Of The Assessment Or From The Date The Return Was Filed; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2420/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2420.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917446,"bill_number":"SB2468","title":"Election code; revise.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 23-15-3, 23-15-5 And 23-15-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The General Provisions; To Amend Sections 23-15-15 And 23-15-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions That Regulate The Qualifications Of Electors; To Amend Sections 23-15-31, 23-15-33, 23-15-35, 23-15-37, 23-15-39, 23-15-41, 23-15-43 And 23-15-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Procedures For Registering To Vote; To Amend Sections 23-15-61, 23-15-63, 23-15-65, 23-15-67, 23-15-69 And 23-15-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Appeal Procedure For A Person Who Has Been Denied Registration; To Amend Section 23-15-95, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Provisions Regarding The Liability Of The Registrar; To Amend Sections 23-15-113, 23-15-121, 23-15-123, 23-15-125 And 23-15-135, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions For Maintaining Registration Records; To Amend Sections 23-15-151, 23-15-153 And 23-15-161, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Purging Of Certain Elector Records; To Amend Sections 23-15-163 And 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Statewide Centralized Voter System; To Amend Sections 23-15-169.1 And 23-15-169.7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Task Force And The Help Mississippi Vote Fund; To Amend Sections 23-15-171 And 23-15-173, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions For Holding Primary And General Municipal Elections; To Amend Sections 23-15-191 And 23-15-197, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions For Holding Other Elections; To Amend Sections 23-15-211, 23-15-213, 23-15-215, 23-15-217, 23-15-219, 23-15-221, 23-15-223, 23-15-225, 23-15-227, 23-15-229, 23-15-231, 23-15-233, 23-15-235, 23-15-237, 23-15-239, 23-15-240, 23-15-241, 23-15-243, 23-15-245, 23-15-247, 23-15-249, 23-15-251, 23-15-253, 23-15-255, 23-15-259, 23-15-261, 23-15-265, 23-15-267 And 23-15-271, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions For Election Officials; To Amend Sections 23-15-281 And 23-15-283, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions For Supervisor Districts And Voting Precincts; To Amend Sections 23-15-293, 23-15-299, 23-15-303, 23-15-307, 23-15-309 And 23-15-311, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions For Nominations In Primary Elections; To Amend Sections 23-15-333, 23-15-351, 23-15-353, 23-15-355, 23-15-359, 23-15-361, 23-15-365, 23-15-367, 23-15-369, 23-15-371, 23-15-373 And 23-15-375, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions For Ballots; To Amend Sections 23-15-391, 23-15-503, 23-15-505, 23-15-507, 23-15-511, 23-15-513, 23-15-515, 23-15-517, 23-15-519, 23-15-521, 23-15-523 And 23-15-525, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions For Optical Mark Reading Equipment; To Amend Sections 23-15-531, 23-15-531.1, 23-15-531.2, 23-15-531.3, 23-15-531.4, 23-15-531.5, 23-15-531.6, 23-15-531.9, 23-15-531.10 And 23-15-531.12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions For Direct Recording Electronic Voting Equipment; To Amend Sections 23-15-541, 23-15-543, 23-15-547, 23-15-551, 23-15-553 And 23-15-563, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions For The Conduct Of Elections; To Amend Sections 23-15-571, 23-15-573, 23-15-575, 23-15-577, 23-15-579 And 23-15-581, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions Regarding Affidavit Ballots And Challenged Ballots; To Amend Sections 23-15-591, 23-15-593, 23-15-595, 23-15-597, 23-15-601, 23-15-603, 23-15-605, 23-15-607, 23-15-609, 23-15-611 And 23-15-613, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions That Are Used To Determine The Results Of Elections; To Amend Sections 23-15-801, 23-15-803, 23-15-805, 23-15-807, 23-15-811 And 23-15-813, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions That Regulate The Disclosure Of Campaign Finances; To Create New Section 23-15-819, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Regulate The Receipt Of Campaign Funds From A Foreign National; To Amend Sections 23-15-831, 23-15-833, 23-15-835, 23-15-837, 23-15-839, 23-15-843, 23-15-849, 23-15-851, 23-15-853, 23-15-855, 23-15-857 And 23-15-859, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions For Vacancies In Office; To Amend Sections 23-15-873, 23-15-874, 23-15-875, 23-15-881, 23-15-891, 23-15-895, 23-15-897, 23-15-903 And 23-15-905, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions For Regulations Of Elections; To Amend Sections 23-15-911 And 23-15-913, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions For Election Contests In General; To Amend Section 23-15-939, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions For Primary Election Contests; To Amend Section 23-15-977, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions Regarding Judicial Offices; To Create New Section 23-15-994, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Elections Of Court Of Appeal Judges; To Amend Sections 23-15-1031, 23-15-1033, 23-15-1039 And 23-15-1041, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions For Members Of Congress; To Amend Sections 23-15-1051, 23-15-1053, 23-15-1054, 23-15-1057, 23-15-1059, 23-15-1061, 23-15-1063, 23-15-1065 And 23-15-1067, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions For Political Parties; To Amend Sections 23-15-11, 23-15-17, 23-15-93, 23-15-285, 23-15-295, 23-15-317, 23-15-335, 23-15-545, 23-15-549, 23-15-871, 23-15-883, 23-15-887, 23-15-889, 21-9-19, 37-65-123, 37-7-229, 23-15-631 And 23-15-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Repeal Sections 23-15-111, 23-15-119, 23-15-127, 23-15-129, 23-15-133, 23-15-137 And 23-15-160, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Preparation, Revision And Maintenance Of Registration Books And Poll Books; To Repeal Section 23-15-167, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Funding To Purchase Computer Hardware Or Software For The Centralized Statewide Voter System; To Repeal Section 23-15-169.6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Created A Task Force To Study Voting Systems That Comply With The Help America Vote Act Of 2002 And Their Suitability For Use In Elections In Mississippi; To Repeal Section 23-15-212, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Created A Study Committee To Conduct A Study To Determine How Registrars, Election Commissioners, Executive Committee Members And Poll Workers Can Be Better Trained In The Conduct Of Elections; To Repeal Section 23-15-269, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Penalties For An Election Commissioner, Or Any Other Officer Or Person Acting As Such, Or Performing Election Duty, Who Willfully Refuses Or Knowingly Fails To Perform Any Duty Required Of Him Or Her By The Election Laws; To Repeal Sections 23-15-393, 23-15-401, 23-15-403, 23-15-405, 23-15-407, 23-15-409, 23-15-411, 23-15-413, 23-15-415, 23-15-417, 23-15-419, 23-15-421, 23-15-423, 23-15-425, 23-15-427, 23-15-429, 23-15-431, 23-15-433, 23-15-435, 23-15-437, 23-15-439, 23-15-441, 23-15-443, 23-15-445, 23-15-447, 23-15-449 And 23-15-451, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Use Of Voting Machines In Elections; To Repeal Sections 23-15-461, 23-15-463, 23-15-465, 23-15-467, 23-15-469, 23-15-471, 23-15-473, 23-15-475, 23-15-477, 23-15-479, 23-15-481, 23-15-483, 23-15-485 And 23-15-501, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Use Of Electronic Voting Systems; To Repeal Section 23-15-509, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides When And Where Omr Equipment May Be Used; To Repeal Section 23-15-531.7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Demonstration Of Dre Units; To Repeal Section 23-15-531.8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Storage And Security Of Dre Units; To Repeal Section 23-15-531.11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Coding Of Challenged Ballots On Dre Units; To Repeal Section 23-15-559, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Times For Holding Primary And General Election For Municipalities That Operate Under A Special Or Private Charter; To Repeal Section 23-15-841, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Holding Of A Primary Election In Special Elections For County And County District Seats; To Repeal Section 23-15-893, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Penalty For Being Intoxicated In Or About A Polling Place During An Election; To Repeal Section 23-15-899, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Identifying Information To Be Posted On Campaign Materials; To Repeal Section 97-13-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prohibits Foreign Nationals From Making Contributions Or Expenditures To Or On Behalf Of Political Parties Or Candidates; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2468/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2468.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":917452,"bill_number":"SB2381","title":"Public Trust Tidelands Assessments Fund; limit administrative costs that may be recovered & require certain disbursements to local gov'ts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 29-15-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Only Administrative Costs The Secretary Of State May Recover From The Public Trust Tidelands Assessments Fund Are Those Incurred By Collecting Such Assessments; To Limit The Amount Of Such Administrative Costs That May Be Recovered In A Fiscal Year To 1% Of The Total Amount Of Public Trust Tidelands Assessments Collected In Such Fiscal Year; To Authorize The Commission On Marine Resources, The Department Of Marine Resources And Other State Agencies To Use In Each Fiscal Year No More Than 10% Of The Total Amount Of Public Trust Tidelands Assessments Collected In Such Fiscal Year For Administration, Management And Other Specified Purposes; To Require That At Least 33-1/3% Of Funds Derived From Public Trust Tidelands Assessments Shall Be Disbursed To The Governing Authority Of Either The Municipality Or County, Whichever Is Applicable, In Which The Property Of The Gaming Licensee That Is Paying The Assessment Is Located; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2381/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2381.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":917457,"bill_number":"SB2430","title":"Teacher licensure revocation procedures; make technical amendments to.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-3-2 And 37-9-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Membership Of The Commission On Teacher And Administrator Education, Certification And Licensure And Development, To Authorize The Commission To Charge Fees For Licensure Application And Renewal, To Authorize The Commission To Appoint A Hearing Officer To Conduct Licensure Hearings, To Prescribe Certain Grounds For Licensure Disqualification, To Authorize Permanent Licensure Revocation Based On Severity Of The Offense, To Clarify The Procedure For Petition For Reinstatement Of A License, To Provide That The Commission May Reverse Or Remand The Decision Of The Commission Subcommittee Or Hearing Officer And To Clarify That Breach Of Contract By A Licensee Shall Result In An Automatic License Suspension For One School Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2430/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2430.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":917461,"bill_number":"HB1045","title":"Boards of education; require those in districts having a mayor-council form of government to be elected.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-7-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Election Of Members Of The Boards Of Education In A Municipality Having A Mayor-council Form Of Government At The Same Time As The General Municipal Election And To Establish A Term Of Four Years For That Office; To Require Such Person Seeking Office Of Elected School Board Trustee To Comply With The State Election Code For Candidacy And Election; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1045/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1045.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":917470,"bill_number":"HB1069","title":"Air bow; authorize use during certain open seasons for people who are exempt from the hunting license requirement by reason of disability.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-7-38, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Persons Exempt From Having A Hunting License By Reason Of Disability To Use An Airbow During Any Open Season On Deer, Turkey Or Small Game; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1069/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1069.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":917472,"bill_number":"SB2482","title":"Pre-mortem probate; create.","description":"An Act To Create A Procedure Whereby A Testator Can Seek A Declaratory Judgment Finding The Last Will And Testament Submitted To The Court To Be Found Valid Before The Death Of The Testator; To Provide For Necessary Parties And Service Of Process; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2482/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2482.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":917478,"bill_number":"SB2352","title":"Sexual battery; conform statute of limitations to rape.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Statute Of Limitations For Prosecution Of Sexual Battery To The Statute Of Limitations For Rape; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2352/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2352.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":917481,"bill_number":"SB2349","title":"Forrest County; authorize to provide funds for certain organizations and pay for damages.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Forrest County, Mississippi, To Provide Funds To The Association For Retarded Citizens, Big Brothers/big Sisters Of Southeast Mississippi, The Boy Scouts Of America, The Gulf Pine Girl Scout Council, The Hattiesburg Downtown Association, Inc., The Salvation Army, Pearl River Valley Opportunity, The Hattiesburg Little League Baseball Association, Petal Optimist Club Baseball, First Tee, The Aids Services Coalition, Pine Belt Association Of Families And Kids Hub, And To Pay Harold Tucker For Damages He Incurred; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"Vetoed","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2349/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2349.xml","sponsor":"Billy Hudson"},
{"bill_id":917485,"bill_number":"SB2402","title":"Energy services providers; revise laws regarding procedure for public contracts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-7-14, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Division Of Energy Of The Mississippi Development Authority Shall Approve Energy Services Providers Through A Prequalification Process; To Provide For The Procedures Of Establishing A Prequalification List; To Require Entities That Enter Into An Energy Performance Contract Or Shared-savings Contract Shall Biannually Report To The Division Its Energy Usage By Meter In Dollars And Consumption By Fuel Type For The Previous Six-month Period; To Require The Division To Remove Qualified Status Of An Energy Services Provider That Fails To Meet The Reporting Requirements After Two Such Violations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2402/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2402.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917489,"bill_number":"SB2451","title":"Student suspension and expulsion; provide standards and require reporting.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-11-53, 37-11-54, 37-13-92 And 37-15-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Each School District That Provides An Alternative To Student Suspension To Submit An Annual Report To The State Department Of Education Regarding The Use Of These Alternatives, To Require Each School District To Report To The State Department Of Education Annually About Its Practices Regarding Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports And Its Code Of Student Conduct That Incorporates These Practices, To Provide A Definition Of \"disruption\" For Purposes Of Student Suspension, And To Authorize The Release Of Student Expulsion Data To The General Public; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2451/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2451.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":917494,"bill_number":"HB1071","title":"Lobbyists; prohibit immediate family members of public officials from being.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 5-8-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Immediate Family Members Of Executive, Legislative And Public Officials From Being Lobbyists; To Amend Section 5-8-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Lobbyist Shall Permanently Lose His Or Her Registration As A Lobbyist If He Or She Hires The Immediate Family Member Of An Executive, Legislative Or Public Official; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1071/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1071.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":917497,"bill_number":"SB2474","title":"Mississippi Business Finance Corporation; extend repeal date on authority to issue bonds to finance economic development projects.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 57-10-401 Through 57-10-445, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Issuance Of Bonds By The Mississippi Business Finance Corporation To Finance Economic Development Projects In Order To Induce The Location Or Expansion Of Certain Businesses Within This State; To Amend Reenacted Section 57-10-411, Mississippi Code 1972, To Inform The Code Publisher Of Certain Nonsubstantive Language That Should Be Revised; To Reenact Section 27-7-22.3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For A Credit Against State Income Taxes For Certain Companies For Debt Service Paid By Such Companies Under Financing Agreements Entered Into With The Mississippi Business Finance Corporation Under Section 57-10-409; To Amend Section 57-10-449, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend Until October 1, 2022, The Repeal Date On Sections 57-10-401 Through 57-10-445 And Section 27-7-22.3; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2474/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2474.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":917500,"bill_number":"HB1065","title":"Mississippi Dog and Cat Pet Protection Law of 2011; revise.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-41-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A First-offense Felony Of Aggravated Abuse Of A Dog Or Cat; To Define The Term \"adequate Shelter\"; To Limit The Number Of Counts That Can Be Charged Arising From A Single Incident; To Require Reporting Of All Offenses Against Dogs Or Cats To Conform To Fbi Reporting Guidelines; To Bring Forward Section 97-41-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1065/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1065.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":917503,"bill_number":"SB2494","title":"State agency property; authorize DFA as central leasing agent for all state agencies.","description":"An Act To Create Section 29-5-2.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration To Act As The Central Leasing Agent For All State Agencies That Need Space In Any State Or Nonstate-owned Building; To Define And Describe The Area To Be Known As The \"capitol Complex\"; To Amend Sections 29-5-2, 37-3-5, 41-4-7, 41-73-27, 43-13-116, 43-33-717, 45-11-7, 49-17-713, 49-19-5, 51-8-29, 51-8-31, 51-9-121, 51-11-11, 51-11-13, 51-13-111, 51-15-119, 57-1-23, 59-5-39, 59-7-211, 59-17-13, 65-1-8, 65-1-17, 69-7-109, 69-27-35, 71-3-85, 73-7-3, 73-17-7, 73-39-57, 99-18-13 And 99-39-113, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2494/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2494.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":917508,"bill_number":"SB2438","title":"Shooting range; limit liability of local government-owned.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 95-13-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Limitation Of Liability For Local Government-owned Shooting Ranges, And To Provide Exceptions; To Bring Forward Section 11-46-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Amend In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2438/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2438.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917513,"bill_number":"HB1083","title":"State limited-use pesticides; regulate.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 69-23-3 And 69-23-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Definition For State Limited-use Pesticide; To Amend Section 69-23-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Distribution Of State Limited-use Pesticides To Noncertified Persons; To Amend Section 69-23-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Commissioner Of Agriculture And Commerce To Adopt Regulations For The Stewardship And Use Of State Limited-use Pesticides; To Amend Section 69-23-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Section 69-23-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Use Of State Limited-use Pesticides Inconsistent With Labels; To Amend Section 69-23-125, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Investigation Of Complaints Regarding Use Of State Limited-use Pesticides; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1083/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1083.xml","sponsor":"Bill Pigott"},
{"bill_id":917516,"bill_number":"SB2459","title":"Compulsory school attendance; increase maximum age to 17.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of A Compulsory-school-age Child By Increasing The Maximum Age Required For Compulsory Attendance To Include Children Who Have Not Attained The Age Of 18 Years On Or Before September 1 Of The Calendar Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2459/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2459.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":917520,"bill_number":"SB2400","title":"Professional School Leaders Executive Development Program (SLED); establish.","description":"An Act To Establish A Mississippi School Leaders Executive Development Program (sled) To Provide A Professional Development Program For Educators In K-12 Schools And Districts At No Cost To The Participants; To Set Criteria For Program Eligibility; To Provide Standards For The Program; To Establish A School Leaders Executive Development Board To Select The Entity To Deliver And Evaluate The Professional Development Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2400/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2400.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":917527,"bill_number":"SB2357","title":"Youth court; revise transfer to circuit court.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-157, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Transfer From Youth Court To Circuit Court; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2357/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2357.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":917530,"bill_number":"SB2483","title":"Divorce; bona fide separation as a ground for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-5-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create Bona Fide Separation As Additional Grounds For Fault Divorce; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2483/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2483.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":917534,"bill_number":"HC39","title":"Choctaw Central Lady Warrior; commend upon winning the MHSAA Class 3A slow-pitch softball state championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2016 Choctaw Central Lady Warriors Slow-pitch Softball Team For Winning The Mhsaa Class 3a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC39/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0039.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":917537,"bill_number":"HB1077","title":"Minimum wage; establish at $9.00 and set requirements for exemptions and overtime.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Minimum Wage Law\"; To Establish The State Minimum Wage At Nine Dollars Per Hour; To Provide That Employers With Tipped Employees Are Exempt From The Requirement To Pay The State Minimum Wage; To Establish Guidelines For Employees Entitled To Overtime Pay; To Bring Forward Sections 7-7-204, 17-1-51, 23-15-239, 25-3-40, 37-7-307, 57-34-5, 85-3-4, 97-3-54.4 And 99-19-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1077/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1077.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":917540,"bill_number":"SB2384","title":"Public purchasing; require advertisement of bids on the DFA procurement portal.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Purchases Which Involve An Expenditure Of More Than $50,000.00 To Be Advertised For Competitive Bids On The Procurement Portal Established And Maintained By The Department Of Finance And Administration; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2384/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2384.xml","sponsor":"J.P. Wilemon"},
{"bill_id":917543,"bill_number":"SB2355","title":"Counties, municipalities and school districts; require to publish their annual budget online.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 19-11-7, 19-11-19, 21-35-5, 21-35-25, 37-61-9 And 37-61-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Each County, Municipality And School District To Post Its Annual Budget, And Any Revision Or Amendment Thereto, On Its Official Website; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2355/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2355.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":917546,"bill_number":"HB1058","title":"Motorcycle; authorize to proceed through red lights under certain conditions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-309, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Motorcycles To Proceed With Caution Through A Red Light At An Intersection When A Green Light Is Not Triggered; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1058/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1058.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":917549,"bill_number":"SB2503","title":"City of Clarksdale; authorize Clarksdale Public Utilities Commission to transfer funds to the city.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Clarksdale Public Utilities Commission To Transfer Funds To The City Of Clarksdale, Mississippi, In An Amount Requested By The Governing Authorities Of The City Not To Exceed 6% Of The Total Operating Revenue Of The Commission; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2503/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2503.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":917553,"bill_number":"SB2368","title":"State agency administrative rules; shall be automatically repealed by law on 5th year following adoption.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-43-3.114, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That All State Agency Rules Shall Be Automatically Repealed By Law On December 31 On The 5th Year Following Initial Adoption; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2368/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2368.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":917563,"bill_number":"SB2461","title":"School district consolidation; establish Commission on Perry-Richton Consolidated School District Structure.","description":"An Act To Establish A Commission On Perry-richton Consolidated School District Structure To Make Recommendations To The 2018 Regular Session Of The Legislature Regarding The Method For Consolidating The County Into One School District With One Local School Board; To Amend Section 37-7-104.3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Millage On All Taxable Property In Oktibbeha County Affected By The Consolidation Of The Starkville-oktibbeha School District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2461/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2461.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":917566,"bill_number":"HB1049","title":"Public schools; reorganize and separate students by appropriate age and grade classifications.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-7-311, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Local School Boards To Organize Schools In The District By Appropriate Age And Grade Classification, Specifying Which Grades Will Be Categorized At The Elementary, Middle And High School Grade Levels; To Bring Forward Sections 37-7-301 And 37-21-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1049/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1049.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":917571,"bill_number":"HB1098","title":"Medicaid; authorize division to reimburse pharmacists for services provided to beneficiaries.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Division Of Medicaid To Reimburse Pharmacists For Services Provided To Enrolled Medicaid Beneficiaries Rendered Within The Scope Of Licensure Governed By The Board Of Pharmacy; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1098/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1098.xml","sponsor":"Toby Barker"},
{"bill_id":917574,"bill_number":"HB1057","title":"Window tint; increase inspection fee.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-7-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Window Tint Inspection Fee And Require A Certain Amount Of The Fee To Be Used To Conduct Highway Safety Patrol Trooper Training Classes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1057/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1057.xml","sponsor":"Charles Young"},
{"bill_id":917577,"bill_number":"SB2484","title":"Individual development accounts; authorize for certain low-income individuals.","description":"An Act To Create The Family Empowerment Initiative; To Authorize The Creation Of Individual Development Accounts For Low-income Individuals That May Be Utilized By The Account Holder For Certain Purposes; To Authorize The Department Of Human Services To Contract With Fiduciary Organizations To Serve As Intermediaries Between Individual Development Account Holders And Financial Institutions Holding Account Funds; To Provide That The Gross Household Income Of Individual Retirement Account Holders May Not Exceed 185% Of The Poverty Level And The Account Holder's Net Worth May Not Exceed $10,000.00; To Require Individuals Opening An Individual Development Account To Enter Into An Agreement With A Fiduciary Organization; To Provide That The Fiduciary Organization Shall Provide Matching Funds For Amount Contributed To The Individual Development Account By The Individual Development Account Holder; To Limit The Amount Of Matching Funds That May Be Provided For An Individual Development Account; To Provide The Purposes For Which Individual Development Accounts May Be Utilized; To Provide Civil Penalties For The Withdrawal Of Individual Development Account Funds For Purposes Other That Those Authorized Under This Act; To Require Fiduciary Organizations To Make Quarterly Reports To The Department Of Human Services Containing Certain Information; To Provide That Funds Deposited In An Individual Development Account, Shall Not Be Counted As Income, Assets Or Resources Of The Individual In Determining Financial Eligibility For Assistance Or Services Pursuant To Any Federal, Federally Assisted, State Or Municipal Program Based On Need; To Authorize A Credit Against State Income Tax Liability For Taxpayers Who Contribute Matching Funds To A Fiduciary Organization; To Limit The Amount Of Such Credit; To Amend Section 27-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude From Gross Income Interest Or Dividend Earned On An Individual Development Account And Any Money Withdrawn From An Individual Development Account That Is Used For A Qualified Purpose; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2484/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2484.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":917580,"bill_number":"SB2475","title":"Mississippi Dyslexia Education Forgivable Loan Program; authorize repayment with part-time employment in small school districts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-106-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Recipient Of A Mississippi Dyslexia Education Forgivable Loan To Repay The Loan With Service As A Part-time Dyslexia Therapist In Small School Districts Which Do Not Have Funding For Full-time Therapists; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2475/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2475.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":917583,"bill_number":"SB2500","title":"Law enforcement; provide for local accreditation.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-6-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Board On Law Enforcement Officers Standards And Training To Reimburse Municipal Police Departments For Accreditation Fees Upon Successful Accreditation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2500/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2500.xml","sponsor":"Chris Massey"},
{"bill_id":917588,"bill_number":"HB1078","title":"Minimum wage; establish and provide for future increases, exemptions and overtime requirements.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Minimum Wage Act\"; To Establish The State Minimum Wage And Provide For Future Increases; To Provide That Employers With Tipped Employees Are Exempt From The Requirement To Pay The State Minimum Wage; To Establish Guidelines For Employees Entitled To Overtime Pay; To Bring Forward Sections 7-7-204, 17-1-51, 23-15-239, 25-3-40, 37-7-307, 57-34-5, 85-3-4, 97-3-54.4 And 99-19-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1078/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1078.xml","sponsor":"David Myers"},
{"bill_id":917591,"bill_number":"SB2415","title":"Income tax; interest on overpayments begins to run on certain dates regardless of whether it is shown on the return.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-315, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Interest On Overpayments Of Income Taxes Begins To Accrue 90 Days After Certain Actions Are Taken Regarding The Overpayment Regardless Of Whether The Overpayment Is Shown On The Return, The Amended Return Or Any Other Form Of Claim For Refund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2415/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2415.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917596,"bill_number":"HB1070","title":"Elected officials; require annual report to be filed with Secretary of State on certain gifts received by.","description":"An Act To Require All Elected Officials And Agency Heads To File An Annual Report On Certain Gifts With The Secretary Of State; To Exclude Gifts From Certain Relatives; To Require The Secretary Of State To Prepare And Make Available To Elected Officials And Agency Heads A Form For The Gift Report; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1070/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1070.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":917604,"bill_number":"SB2380","title":"Public Trust Tidelands Fund; limit administrative costs that may be recovered & require certain disbursements to local gov'ts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 29-15-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Only Administrative Costs The Secretary Of State May Recover From The Public Trust Tidelands Fund Are Those Incurred By Collecting Lease Rentals; To Limit The Amount Of Such Administrative Costs That May Be Recovered In A Fiscal Year To One Percent Of The Total Amount Of Lease Rentals Collected In Such Fiscal Year; To Require That At Least 33-1/3% Of Funds Derived From Lease Rentals Shall Be Disbursed To The Governing Authority Of Either The Municipality Or County, Whichever Is Applicable, In Which The Leased Tidelands Property Is Located; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2380/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2380.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":917606,"bill_number":"HR4","title":"Mary Hairston Glenn; commend upon her retirement from the Head Start program in Columbus, Mississippi.","description":"A Resolution Congratulating Mrs. Mary Hairston Glenn Upon The Occasion Of Her Retirement From The Head Start Program In Columbus, Mississippi, And Commending Her For Providing 49 Years Of Exceptional Service To The Students In The Program And Throughout The City Of Columbus.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-03","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR4/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0004.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":917610,"bill_number":"HB1064","title":"Telecommunication; provide certain activity is a deceptive trade practice and require PSC to respond to complaints regarding in 7 days.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-24-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Telecommunications And Television Service Providers Must Disclose Certain Provisions Relating To The Increase Of Service Fees And That Not Disclosing Such Provisions Constitutes A Deceptive Trade Practice; To Require The Public Service Commission To Review Complaints Against Telecommunications Providing Within Seven Days; To Bring Forward Section 77-1-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1064/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1064.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Holland"},
{"bill_id":917616,"bill_number":"SB2490","title":"Nonprofit water associations; require to file annual financial report with Department of Health instead of State Auditor.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 79-11-394, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Nonprofit Corporations Chartered For The Purpose Of Owning And Operating Rural Waterworks To File Their Annual Financial Reports With The Department Of Health Instead Of The State Auditor; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2490/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2490.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917619,"bill_number":"SB2373","title":"Eighth Circuit Court District; add additional criminal investigator.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-31-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Number Of Criminal Investigators Authorized For The Eighth Circuit Court District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2373/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2373.xml","sponsor":"Jennifer Branning"},
{"bill_id":917622,"bill_number":"SB2467","title":"Excess state fund; remove requirement that 80% invested in repurchased agreements must be with state depositories.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-105-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Provision That Requires That 80% Of The Excess State General And Special Funds That May Be Invested In Repurchase Agreement Must Be Pursuant To Contracts With Qualified State Depositories; To Authorize A Portion Of Excess General And Special Funds Of The State To Be Invested In Bonds Issued, Assumed Or Guaranteed By The State Of Israel; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2467/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2467.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917625,"bill_number":"HB1096","title":"Funeral home and chapel; prohibit Board of Funeral Service from regulating size of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-11-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The State Board Of Funeral Service From Adopting Rules Or Regulations Regulating The Size Of A Funeral Home Or A Funeral Home Chapel; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1096/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1096.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":917629,"bill_number":"SB2466","title":"MS Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Program; revise comprehensive investment plan and investment options for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-155-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Program By Revising The Comprehensive Investment Plan And Investment Policies To Be Utilized By The Board Of Directors Of The College Savings Plans Of Mississippi Trust Funds In Its Administration Of The Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Trust Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2466/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2466.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917633,"bill_number":"SB2406","title":"Divorce; rebuttable presumption of joint custody of minor children.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-5-24, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Rebuttable Presumption That Joint Legal And Physical Custody In Both Parents Is In The Best Interest Of The Minor Children; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2406/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2406.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":917636,"bill_number":"SB2453","title":"Highways; require highways removed from state highway system to be placed in the state aid road program.","description":"An Act To Provide That When A Highway Is Deleted From The State Highway System And Returned To The Jurisdiction Of A County Board Of Supervisors That Highway Shall Be Included In The State Aid Road System; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2453/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2453.xml","sponsor":"Russell Jolly"},
{"bill_id":917640,"bill_number":"SB2489","title":"Occupational Board Compliance Act of 2017; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Occupational Board Compliance Act Of 2017; To Enact Definitions; To Enunciate Policy Concerning Occupational Regulations And Their Boards; To Require The Governor To Provide Active Supervision Of Occupational Licensing Boards; To Make Exceptions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2489/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2489.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":917646,"bill_number":"SB2501","title":"Outermost left lane of a multilane roadway; prohibit continuous travel by a motor vehicle.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-601, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Continuous Travel By A Motor Vehicle In The Outermost Left Lane Of A Multilane Roadway Whenever It Impedes Traffic Flow; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2501/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2501.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":917648,"bill_number":"SB2388","title":"Domestic abuse protection orders; revise appellate procedure.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-21-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Wide-ranging Application Of Emergency Domestic Abuse Protection Orders; To Amend Section 93-21-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Wide-ranging Application Of Other Domestic Abuse Protection Orders; To Create New Section 93-21-15.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Appellate Procedures For Appeals Of Domestic Abuse Protection Orders, And To Specify When Such Appeals Are On The Record Or Are De Novo; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2388/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2388.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":917651,"bill_number":"HB1074","title":"Gaming; authorize commission to allow Tunica casinos to move inland if flood deems necessary.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 87-1-5, 97-33-1, 97-33-7, 97-33-17, 97-33-25 And 97-33-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Legal Gaming In A Structure On Shore Adjacent To The Mississippi River In Tunica County If The Mississippi Gaming Commission Deems Necessary Due To A Flood; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1074/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1074.xml","sponsor":"Cedric Burnett"},
{"bill_id":917658,"bill_number":"SB2409","title":"Mississippi State Hospital Chemical Dependency Unit at Whitfield; direct Department of Mental Health to reopen.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-30-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The State Department Of Mental Health To Reopen The Mississippi State Hospital Chemical Dependency Unit For Male Clients At Whitfield; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2409/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2409.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":917661,"bill_number":"SB2479","title":"Public Safety Verification and Enforcement Act; extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 63-16-1 Through 63-16-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Create The Public Safety Verification And Enforcement Act; To Amend Reenacted Section 63-16-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of Repeal On The Act; To Bring Forward Section 63-15-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2479/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2479.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":917663,"bill_number":"SB2378","title":"Marijuana; allow medical use by seriously ill patients, including service-connected PTSD.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Medical Use Of Marijuana By Seriously Ill Patients Under A Physician's Supervision; To Define Certain Terms; To Provide An Exemption From Criminal And Civil Penalties For The Medical Use Of Marijuana; To Provide Limitations On The Medical Use Of Marijuana; To Provide A Legal Defense For Patients And Primary Caregivers; To Amend Sections 41-29-113 And 41-29-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Transfer Marijuana From Schedule I To Schedule Ii Under The Controlled Substances Law; To Amend Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt The Medical Use Of Marijuana From Criminal Penalties Under The Controlled Substances Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2378/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2378.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":917672,"bill_number":"SB2390","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license tags; authorize the issuance of personalized antique automobile license tags.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of Personalized Antique Automobile License Tags On A Permanent Basis To Motor Vehicles That Were Manufactured More Than 25 Years Ago; To Provide A Fee For The Issuance Of Such License Tags; To Exempt Vehicles That Are Issued Personalized Antique Automobile License Tags From Ad Valorem Taxation; To Amend Section 27-51-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2390/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2390.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":917675,"bill_number":"SC550","title":"Constitution; amend Section 241 to allow felons to vote and restore civil rights upon meeting certain conditions.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 241, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Provide That Persons Convicted Of A Felony Shall Be Eligible To Vote And For Restoration Of Civil Rights Upon Meeting Certain Conditions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC550/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0550.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":917678,"bill_number":"SB2493","title":"Income tax; authorize credits for certain child care expenses and for pre-k providers for care of certain children.","description":"An Act To Authorize An Income Tax Credit For Taxpayers In An Amount Equal To Child Care Expenses Paid By Taxpayers For Child Care For Their Children To Prekindergarten Providers Who Participate In The Early Learning Collaborative Act Of 2013; To Authorize A Tax Credit For Prekindergarten Providers Who Participate In The Early Learning Collaborative Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2493/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2493.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":917682,"bill_number":"HB1033","title":"Re-entry council; implement certain recommendations thereof.","description":"An Act To Provide That Incarceration Shall Not Automatically Follow The Nonpayment Of A Fine, Restitution, Or Court Costs; To Provide That The Aggregate Total Of The Period Of Incarceration Imposed Pursuant To This Section And The Term Of The Sentence Originally Imposed May Not Exceed The Maximum Term Of Imprisonment Authorized For The Offense; To Amend Sections 99-19-20, 99-37-7 And 47-1-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Section 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Otherwise Ineligible Inmate For Parole Shall Be Eligible For Parole If An Inmate Has Not Been Convicted Of Committing A Crime Of Violence, Drug Trafficking Or As A Habitual Offender And He Or She Has Served At Least 25% Of His Or Her Sentence; To Require The Joint Legislative Committee On Performance Evaluation And Expenditure Review To Conduct A One Time Census Of Jail Populations Throughout The State; To Create The Mississippi Sentencing Disparity Task Force; To Appoint The Members To The Task Force; To Amend Sections 47-7-27 And 47-7-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Number Of Prior Revocations Rather Than The Number Of Alleged Technical Violations Shall Be Considered For Purposes Of Revocation Sentencing; To Amend Section 99-19-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Sentencing Of Certain Offenders As Habitual Offenders; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Vetoed","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1033/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1033.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":917686,"bill_number":"SB2445","title":"Department of Revenue; authorize data match system to identify assets of obligors of the state held by financial institutions.","description":"An Act To Require The Commissioner Of Revenue To Develop And Operate An Automated Data Match System For The Purpose Of Identifying And Seizing The Assets Held By Financial Institutions Of Persons Against Whom A Judgment For A Finally Determined Tax Liability Has Been Enrolled In The Uniform State Tax Lien Registry; To Provide That Certain Information May Be Provided To Financial Institutions To Identify Obligors; To Require Financial Institutions Agreeing To Use The Data Match System To Take Certain Actions Upon Receipt Of Such Information; To Provide Procedures For Serving A Levy To The Financial Institution If The Commissioner Of Revenue Determines It Is Appropriate; To Provide That The Information Provided To The Financial Institution Shall Not Be Disclosed To Anyone Except As Authorized Under This Act; To Provide That A Financial Institution Shall Be Immune From Any Liability For Disclosure Of Any Information As Authorized Under This Act Or For The Surrender Of Any Assets As Authorized Under This Act; To Provide That A Financial Institution Shall Not Be Liable For An Action Taken In Good Faith To Comply With The Requirements Of This Act; To Amend Sections 27-3-33, 27-3-73, 27-7-83, 27-13-57 And 27-65-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Amend Section 11-35-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Garnishee Is A Bank Or Other Financial Institution And Its Indebtedness To The Defendant Consists Of Funds On Deposit With Such Institution At The Time Of Service Of The Writ Of Garnishment, Then The Garnishee Shall Be Held To Account For Only Such Funds On Deposit Between The Time Of Service Of The Writ And The Time Of Service Of Its Answer To The Writ And The Garnishee Shall Have No Obligation To Account For Additional Deposits After The Time Of Service Of The Answer; To Provide That The Financial Institution May Submit Its Answer At Anytime Within The 30 Days Allowed For Response; To Amend Section 11-35-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2445/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2445.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917692,"bill_number":"SB2410","title":"Security freeze; allow representative or guardian to place on credit report of protected consumer.","description":"An Act To Provide That A Parent Or Legal Guardian Of A Minor Younger Than 18 Years Of Age, Or An Individual For Whom A Guardian Or Conservator Has Been Appointed, May Place A Security Freeze On The Consumer Report Of A Protected Consumer; To Provide That If No Consumer Report Exists, The Consumer Reporting Agency Shall Create A Record For The Protected Consumer And Place A Security Freeze On The Record; To Provide For The Removal Of The Security Freeze On The Protected Consumer's Record Or Report; To Authorize A Consumer Reporting Agency To Charge Certain Fees; To Authorize The Attorney General To Investigate Any Complaints Received Concerning Violations Of This Act; To Provide Administrative Penalties And Civil Remedies For Violations Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2410/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2410.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":917694,"bill_number":"HB1081","title":"Municipalities; authorize to increase minimum wage.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-17-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of Any Municipality To Enact An Ordinance That Increases The Minimum Wage That Is Paid To The Employees Of The Employers That Are Doing Business Within A Municipality; To Amend Section 17-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Of The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1081/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1081.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":917698,"bill_number":"SB2464","title":"Tobacco Tax Law; retailers may have permit issued under suspended or revoked for defaults in payments to distributors and wholesalers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-69-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That All Sales By A Distributor Or Wholesaler Of Tobacco Products To A Retailer Shall Be Made In Cash Or On Terms; To Provide That If Payment Is Not Received When Due Or Payment Is Returned For Insufficient Funds, The Vendor Shall Notify The Commissioner Of Revenue And The Commissioner Shall Promptly Notify All Distributors And Wholesalers In The State Of The Default In Payment And Thereafter No Distributor Or Wholesaler Shall Sell Any Tobacco Products To The Retailer Who Is In Default On Any Terms Other Than Cash On Delivery Until Otherwise Authorized By The Commissioner; To Provide For Suspension And Revocation Of Permits Issued Under The Tobacco Tax Law For Certain Violations Of This Provision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2464/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2464.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917703,"bill_number":"SB2447","title":"Taxation; authorize compromise and settlement of doubtful tax claims.","description":"An Act To Require The Commissioner Of Revenue To Develop Procedures For The Receipt And Consideration Of Offers To Settle Finally Determined Tax Liabilities That Are Doubtful Claims; To Provide That The Commissioner Of Revenue Is Authorized To Enter Into An Agreement With A Taxpayer Under Which A Finally Determined Tax Liability That Is A Doubtful Claim Is Settled And Compromised; To Provide That If The Settlement Agreement Is Approved By The Governor, The Agreement Shall Be Binding And A Taxpayer's Liabilities For Taxes, Interest And Penalties Will Be Fully And Finally Compromised; To Provide That If The Commissioner Of Revenue Later Determines That The Taxpayer Misrepresented The Financial Condition Of The Taxpayer Or Any Property Belonging To The Taxpayer Or Other Person Liable For The Tax, All Compromised Liabilities May Be Reestablished; To Amend Section 31-19-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Doubtful Claim Is A Claim For A Finally Determined Tax Liability For Which A Notice Of Tax Lien Has Been Enrolled In The Uniform State Tax Lien Registry And For The Collection Of Which The Ordinary Process Of Law Has Been Ineffectual; To Amend Section 31-19-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Certain Information Regarding Doubtful Claims To Be Provided To The Governor Or His Designated Representative; To Amend Sections 27-3-73, 27-7-83, 27-13-57 And 27-65-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2447/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2447.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917708,"bill_number":"HB1068","title":"Newborns; prohibit administration of Hepatitis B vaccination to at birth unless parents request.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-88-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The State Department Of Health From Requiring Health Care Providers Or Health Care Facilities To Administer Vaccinations For Hepatitis B To All Newborns At Birth Or Before Discharge From The Hospital; To Prohibit Health Care Providers And Health Care Facilities From Administering A Vaccination For Hepatitis B To A Newborn At Birth Or Before Discharge From The Hospital Unless The Parent Or Parents Of The Newborn Request The Administration Of The Vaccine To The Newborn; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1068/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1068.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":917710,"bill_number":"SB2376","title":"Blue, Red and Med Lives Matter Act of 2017; create.","description":"An Act Entitled The \"blue, Red And Med Lives Matter Act Of 2017\"; To Amend Sections 99-19-301, 99-19-305 And 99-19-307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters And Emergency Medical Personnel In The Class Of Victims Where Offenses Are Subject To Hate Crimes Penalties; To Amend Section 97-3-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Emergency Medical Personnel In The Capital Murder Statute; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2376/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2376.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":917714,"bill_number":"SB2488","title":"Driver's license examining station; open satellite office in Canton, MS.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-1-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Open A Driver's License Examining Station Satellite Office In Canton, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2488/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2488.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":917720,"bill_number":"SB2392","title":"Sales taxation; exempt sale to the United Way.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Sales Of Tangible Personal Property Or Services To The United Way; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2392/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2392.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":917723,"bill_number":"SB2455","title":"Fuel tax; increase maximum amount of bond that is required to be posted by distributors of gasoline and special fuel.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 27-55-7 And 27-55-507, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Maximum Amount Of Bond That Is Required To Be Posted By Distributors Of Gasoline And Special Fuel; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2455/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2455.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917728,"bill_number":"SB2492","title":"Mississippi Right to Care provision; board certification is voluntary for physicians.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-25-14, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enact The Mississippi Right To Care Law Providing That Board Certification Is Voluntary For Physician License Renewal Or For Hospital Admitting Privileges; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2492/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2492.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":917732,"bill_number":"SB2422","title":"Alcoholic beverages; revise penalties for sale to minors and persons visibly intoxicated.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Penalties For The Sale Or Furnishing Of Alcoholic Beverages To A Minor And To Authorize The Commissioner To Impose Certain Administrative Penalties On Alcoholic Beverage Permittees For Violations Of This Section; To Amend Section 67-1-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Penalties For Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages By A Permittee Or The Employee Or Agent Of A Permittee To A Person Who Is Visibly Intoxicated Or To Whom The Department Has Prohibited The Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2422/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2422.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917736,"bill_number":"SB2399","title":"Public utilities; require approval of sewer district before taking certain actions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-5-173, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Public Utilities To Provide Certain Notice And Approval Requirements To Sewer Districts; To Require The Public Utility To Disconnect Water Service Upon Certain Notice By A Sewer District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2399/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2399.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":917738,"bill_number":"HB1075","title":"Drug offense enhancements; revise.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-142, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Drug Offense Enhancements; To Amend Section 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The List Of Offenses That Render A Person Convicted Between 1995 And 2014 Ineligible For Parole; To Repeal Section 41-29-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides Sentencing Enhancements On Second Drug Offense Convictions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1075/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1075.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":917741,"bill_number":"SB2358","title":"Revocation of license to practice medicine or osteopathy; bring forward code sections.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 73-25-29 And 73-25-32, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Relating To The Revocation Of A License To Practice Medicine Or Osteopathy; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2358/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2358.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":917747,"bill_number":"SB2366","title":"Transfer sum from Capital Expense Fund to Point Cadet Leasing Fund; direct DFA.","description":"An Act To Direct The State Fiscal Officer To Transfer A Certain Sum From The Capital Expense Fund To The Point Cadet Leasing Fund To Reimburse The Sum Inadvertently Transferred Under House Bill No. 878, 2016 Regular Session; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2366/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2366.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":917751,"bill_number":"SB2379","title":"Marijuana; legalize.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-113, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Marijuana From The List Of Schedule I Controlled Substances; To Amend Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Penalty For Possession Of Controlled Substances Other Than Marijuana; To Amend Section 41-29-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Definitions For The Uniform Controlled Substances Act; To Amend Sections 41-29-136, 41-29-147, 41-29-149.1, 41-29-150 And 33-13-520, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2379/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2379.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":917753,"bill_number":"SB2397","title":"Use tax; remove provision that makes a person liable for tax on a service.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-67-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Provision That Makes A Person Who Receives A Taxable Service Liable For The Use Tax Upon Such Service; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2397/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2397.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917759,"bill_number":"SB2454","title":"Soil and Water Conservation Districts; provide liability protection for employees.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 69-27-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow The Commissioners Of A Soil And Water Conservation District And A County Board Of Supervisors To Include Employees Of The District In The Tort Liability Insurance Of The County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2454/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2454.xml","sponsor":"Russell Jolly"},
{"bill_id":917764,"bill_number":"SB2450","title":"Public improvement districts; limit amount of contribution agreements with, revises terms and election procedure for board members.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-31-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Financial Assistance Under Any Contribution Agreement Entered Into By A Public Entity With A Public Improvement District Shall Not Exceed 10% Of The Cost Of The Roads And Water And Sewer Systems Proposed By The District; To Amend Section 19-31-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce The Terms Of The Members Of The Board Of Public Improvement Districts From Six Years To Four Years; To Require That If A Contribution Agreement Exists Between A Public Entity And A Public Improvement District, The Public Entity Shall Appoint A Member To The Board Of Such Public Improvement District; To Require That The Notice Of An Election For Members Of The Board Of A Public Improvement District Shall Include A List Of Qualified Candidates; To Revise The Number Of Votes To Which A Qualified Voter Is Entitled In Elections For Members Of The Board Of A Public Improvement District; To Revise The Manner In Which Vacancies On The Board Of Public Improvement Districts Are Filled; To Provide That If A Member Fails To Attend Three Consecutive Meeting Or Fails To Pay Any District Assessment When Due, His Position Shall Be Deemed To Be Vacant; To Provide The Manner In Which Board Members Shall Be Informed Of Meetings Of The Board Of Public Improvement Districts; To Amend Section 19-31-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Procedure To Be Followed In The Event That A Quorum Cannot Be Obtained For A Board Meeting; To Provide That A Public Entity Must Have A Public Meeting Before Entering Into A Contribution Agreement With A Public Improvement District Regardless Of The Type Of Assistance; To Amend Section 19-31-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Public Improvement District Assessment Is Unpaid, The Property Shall Be Sold In The Same Manner As Property Sold For Taxes And If The Property Cannot Be Sold It Shall Be Struck Off To The District; To Amend Section 19-31-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A District Has Failed To Hold Required Meetings It May Be Dissolved; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2450/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2450.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917766,"bill_number":"HB1095","title":"Funeral services; require payment for before body may be transferred from one funeral home to another.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 73-11-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That When A Funeral Establishment Has Picked Up A Body And Has Performed Embalming Services Or Other Services In Preparing The Body For Burial Or Cremation, And The Person Who Is The Next Of Kin Or Authorizing Agent Or Representative Of The Deceased Requests That The Body Be Transferred To Another Funeral Establishment For Burial Or Cremation, The Transferee Funeral Establishment Must First Pay The Transferring Funeral Establishment For The Cost Of The Services That Were Performed By The Transferring Funeral Establishment Before The Body May Be Transferred; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1095/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1095.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":917771,"bill_number":"SB2440","title":"Tax amnesty; establish a program for tax liabilities that accrued after January 1, 2005, and before December 31, 2015.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-3-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Revenue To Establish An Amnesty Program For Taxpayers Having An Unpaid Tax Liability Due After January 1, 2005, And Before December 21, 2015; To Provide That The Program Shall Begin On September 1 2017, And End On December 31, 2017; To Provide That Tax Amnesty Shall Be Available To Any Taxpayer Who Is Liable For Taxes Administered By The Department, Including, But Not Limited To, Taxpayers Subject To Tax-related Criminal Investigations Or Prosecution, To Interest And Penalties Collected Under The International Fuel Tax Agreement Or International Registration Plan, To Estimated Payments Made Under The Mississippi Income Tax Withholding Law Of 1968 Or To Any Taxpayer Who Participated In The 2004 Tax Amnesty Program; To Provide That All Interest And Penalties That Have Accrued Since A Liability Became A Finally Determined Tax Liability Shall Be Waived For An Eligible Taxpayer Who Makes A Total Payment Of The Original Tax Liability During The Amnesty Period; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2440/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2440.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917775,"bill_number":"HB1093","title":"Medicaid; require director to apply to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for waiver.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Director Of The Division Of Medicaid To Apply To The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services (cms) For Any Necessary Waivers For The Approval Of Experimental, Pilot Or Demonstration Projects That Promote The Objectives Of Medicaid Or The Children's Health Insurance Program (chip) Under Section 1115 Of The Federal Social Security Act; To Prescribe The Components Of The Program To Be Included In The Programs Of Assistance Provided Through The Waiver; To Require The Division To Submit Amendments To The Waiver By February 1 Of Each Year Beginning In 2018; To Require The Division To Provide A Status Report Of The Waiver Application To The Governor And Certain Members Of The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1093/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1093.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":917780,"bill_number":"SB2393","title":"Radar; authorize use by sheriffs.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-519, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Sheriff Of Any County To Use Radar Speed Detection Equipment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2393/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2393.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":917784,"bill_number":"HC38","title":"Slavery; issue an apology for the State of Mississippi's role in and urge reconciliation.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Apologizing For The Wrongs Of Slavery, And Expressing Regret For Mississippi's Role In Slavery, And Urging Reconciliation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC38/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0038.xml","sponsor":"Willie Perkins"},
{"bill_id":917787,"bill_number":"HB1034","title":"MS Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship for Students with Dyslexia; revise eligibility through Grade 12.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-173-1, 37-173-3, 37-173-7 And 37-173-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Eligibility For The Mississippi Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship For Students With Dyslexia Program To Include Students In Grade 1 Through Grade 12; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1034/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1034.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":917791,"bill_number":"SB2383","title":"Agriculture; revise reporting date of commercial fertilizer distributed in the state.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-47-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Annual Reporting Of Net Tons Of Fertilizer Distributed In The State And Payment Of Inspection Fees; To Amend Section 75-47-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2383/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2383.xml","sponsor":"Billy Hudson"},
{"bill_id":917794,"bill_number":"HB1060","title":"Mississippi \"Gospel Music Trail\"; authorize MDA Division of Tourism to establish program and historical markers for.","description":"An Act To Establish A Mississippi Gospel Music Commission To Develop A Plan To Promote Authentic Mississippi \"gospel\" Music And \"gospel Music Culture\" For Purposes Of Economic Development; To Prescribe The Functions And Duties Of The Commission; To Empower The Commission To Accept And Expend Grant Funds; To Provide For Interdepartmental Cooperation; To Authorize And Direct The Division Of Tourism Of The Mississippi Development Authority To Establish A Statewide Mississippi \"gospel Music Trail\" Infrastructure To Offer To Tourists And Targeted Groups A Structured Tour Of Mississippi Gospel Music Historical Sites And Performance Venues; To Authorize The Division To Designate And Erect Appropriate \"mississippi Gospel Music Trail\" Historical Markers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1060/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1060.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":917800,"bill_number":"SB2348","title":"Licenses; may be suspended if licensee is delinquent in paying a finally determined tax liability.","description":"An Act To Require All Licensing Entities To Provide The Department Of Revenue Certain Information For Use In The Enforcement And Collection Of Finally Determined Tax Liabilities And To Authorize The Department To Utilize This Information To Determine If A Licensee Is Delinquent On Paying A Finally Determined Tax Liability; To Provide For Notice To The Licensee Of The Delinquency; To Provide The Actions That A Licensee May Take Upon Receiving Such Notice; To Authorize The Department Of Revenue To Negotiate With A Licensee To Establish A Payment Plan; To Provide That If The Licensee Has Not Entered Into A Payment Plan Within 90 Days After The Notice, The Department Of Revenue Must Notify The Applicable Licensing Entity To Suspend The Licensee's License And The Licensing Entity Shall Suspend The License; To Provide The Procedure For The Appeal Of Such Suspensions; To Provide For Reinstatement Of A Suspended License Upon The Licensing Entity Being Notified By The Department Of Revenue That The Licensee No Longer Has A Delinquent Finally Determined Tax Liability Or That The Licensee Has Entered Into A Payment Plan With The Department; To Authorize Licensing Entities To Impose A Fee For The Reinstatement Of A License Suspended Under This Act; To Amend Sections 37-3-2, 49-7-27, 49-15-325, 63-1-51, 63-1-216, 73-1-29, 73-1-31, 73-1-33, 73-2-16, 73-3-321, 73-3-327, 73-3-329, 73-3-331, 73-3-335, 73-4-19, 73-4-25, 73-5-25, 73-6-19, 73-7-27, 73-9-61, 73-9-65, 73-10-21, 73-11-57, 73-13-37, 73-13-93, 73-14-35, 73-14-39, 73-15-29, 73-17-15, 73-19-23, 73-19-45, 73-21-101, 73-21-103, 73-23-59, 73-23-63, 73-23-64, 73-24-25, 73-24-27, 73-25-27, 73-25-29, 73-27-13, 73-27-16, 73-29-31, 73-29-39, 73-30-21, 73-31-21, 73-33-11, 73-34-35, 73-34-43, 73-35-21, 73-35-25, 73-36-33, 73-38-27, 73-38-29, 73-42-13, 73-43-14, 73-53-17, 73-53-23, 73-53-25, 73-55-19, 73-57-31, 73-59-13, 73-63-43, 73-73-31, 73-75-19, 83-18-3 And 83-39-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2348/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2348.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917805,"bill_number":"HB1061","title":"State Health Insurance Plan; increase lifetime maximum benefit.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-15-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Lifetime Maximum Benefit For The State And School Employees Health Insurance Plan From Two Million Dollars To Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1061/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1061.xml","sponsor":"David Myers"},
{"bill_id":917808,"bill_number":"SB2477","title":"False report of child abuse or neglect; provide criminal penalties and civil liability.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-35-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The False Report Of Child Abuse Or Neglect To The Department Of Human Services Shall Be Punishable As A Misdemeanor; To Provide That A Person Who Knowingly And Willfully Makes A False Report Of Child Abuse Or Neglect May Be Civilly Liable For Damages Suffered Including Reasonable Attorney Fees And Costs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2477/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2477.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":917810,"bill_number":"SB2385","title":"Procurement of aircraft, aircraft maintenance, parts, equipment and services; exempt from competitive bidding requirements.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 61-13-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt The Department Of Finance And Administration From The Bidding Requirements Provided In Law When Procuring Aircraft, Aircraft Maintenance, Parts, Equipment And Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2385/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2385.xml","sponsor":"J.P. Wilemon"},
{"bill_id":917816,"bill_number":"HB1053","title":"Irlen Syndrome; require screening for and districts to provide reasonable accommodations for students diagnosed with.","description":"An Act To Require The State Board Of Education To Ensure That Diagnostic Screeners Are Available To Test All Compulsory-school-age Children Enrolled In Each Pubic School District For Irlen Syndrome; To Provide That Upon A Student's Diagnosis Of Irlen Syndrome, School Districts And Educators Provide Reasonable Accommodations In Compliance With The Provisons Of The Federal Americans With Disabilities Act Of 1990; To Require Teachers Who Recognize Symptoms Of Irlen Syndrome In A Student To Recommend To The Parents Or Guardian That The Student Be Tested For Irlen Syndrome; To Require The Screening Test To Be Conducted By A Screener Approved By The State Department Of Education Upon Receipt Of Written Consent From The Parent Or Guardian Of A Student; To Require The Department To Promulgate Rules And Regulations Establishing Criteria, Standards And Policies Governing Screeners And Screening Procedures; To Provide That Upon A Determination That A Student Has Or May Have Irlen Syndrome, The Screener Must Advise The Parent Or Guardian And Indicate What Corrective Measures May Be Undertaken And If Additional Testing Is Required; To Require Teachers To Use Accessible Teaching Materials When Instructing Students Diagnosed With Irlen Syndrome; To Bring Forward Sections 37-7-342 And 37-23-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1053/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1053.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":917820,"bill_number":"SB2437","title":"Taxing entities; require to file annual report on tax revenues with Department of Revenue instead of State Auditor.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-101-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Taxing Entities To File Their Annual Report On Tax Revenues With The Department Of Revenue Instead Of The State Auditor; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2437/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2437.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917826,"bill_number":"SB2433","title":"Dealer tags; dealers may sell 24 of any type of motor vehicle per year to qualify for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-303, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Issuance Of Motor Vehicle Dealer Tags To Dealers Who Buy, Sell Or Exchange Any Combination Of At Least 24 Motor Vehicles Per Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2433/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2433.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917828,"bill_number":"HB1041","title":"Video surveillance cameras; require in certain areas of school facilities for protection of exceptional children.","description":"An Act To Require School Districts To Install Video Surveillance Cameras Equipped With Audio Reception Technology In Certain Areas Of Schools For The Safety And Well-being Of Exceptional Students; To Limit Viewing Access Of Recorded Surveillance To Certain District And Individual School-facility Licensed Personnel; To Require School Districts To Protect The Privacy And Identity Of Students Captured In The Surveillance Who Are Not The Subject Of Incidents Giving Rise To Investigation Or Litigation; To Authorize The School District To Contract With Any Company Or Individual, Independent Of The School District, To Provide Surveillance Monitoring Service; To Require The School District, Acting Through The Local School Board To Employ Certain Procedures Prior To Awarding The Contract For Monitoring Services; To Exclude The Need For School Districts To Employ Security Personnel Or Require The Immediate Presence Of Law Enforcement Officers On School Premises Equipped With Surveillance Cameras; To Bring Forward Section 37-3-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1041/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1041.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":917832,"bill_number":"HB1087","title":"Legal holiday; celebrate last Monday of April as Confederate Memorial Day and Civil Rights Memorial Day.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Civil Rights Memorial Day Shall Also Be Celebrated On The Legal Holiday Falling On The Last Monday Of April (confederate Memorial Day); And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1087/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1087.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":917836,"bill_number":"HB1055","title":"Life insurance; authorize funeral services provider to obtain certain info within two business days.","description":"An Act To Authorize A Funeral Services Provider To Obtain Certain Information Regarding A Deceased Person's Life Insurance; To Require Such Information To Be Provided Within Two Business Days Of Receipt Of Request; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1055/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1055.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":917842,"bill_number":"HB1051","title":"School districts; prohibit from paying certain monies to MHSAA or like association for participation in playoff games.","description":"An Act To Prohibit School Districts From Paying Any Public Funds Or Other Funds Generated From The Sale Of Tickets, Concessions Or Promotional Materials For State Playoff And Championship Games In Which The School District Is A Competing Opponent, To The Mississippi High School Athletics Association Or Any Association Or Entity Established To Regulate High School Athletics And Extracurricular Activities; To Authorize Competing School Districts To Agree To Make A Payment To Such Association For Essential And Necessary Services Provided To Facilitate The Administration Of Playoff And Championship Games; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1051/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1051.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":917844,"bill_number":"SB2432","title":"Mississippi Occupational Diploma for students with disabilities and career track program; suspend for new students.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-16-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Special Mississippi Occupational Diploma For Students With Disabilities Shall Not Be Available To Any Student Entering The Ninth Grade In The 2017-2018 School Year Or Thereafter; To Amend Section 37-16-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Career Track Program For Students Not Pursuing A Baccalaureate Degree Shall Not Be Available To Any Student Entering The Ninth Grade In The 2017-2018 School Year Or Thereafter; To Amend Section 37-23-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Process By Which Schools Providing Full Inclusion Of Students With Disabilities In All Academic And Extracurricular Activities Are Recognized; To Rename The Oversight Committee As The Mississippi Special Education Advisory Panel; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2432/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2432.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":917851,"bill_number":"SB2417","title":"Caffeine; prohibit sale to certain minors.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Sale Of Certain Caffeine Products To Anyone Under The Age Of 18; To Enact Definitions; To Provide Penalties; To Require Point Of Sale Notices; To Prohibit Minor Possession Of Caffeine Products On Educational Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2417/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2417.xml","sponsor":"Russell Jolly"},
{"bill_id":917855,"bill_number":"SB2421","title":"Motorcycles; allow to proceed through red light if green light is not triggered.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-309, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Under Certain Circumstances Motorcycles May Proceed Through Intersections Or Make A Turn When Stopped At A Red Light And If The Motorcycle Does Not Trigger The Sensor For A Green Light; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2421/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2421.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917857,"bill_number":"SB2439","title":"Income tax; authorize first-time homebuyer savings accounts & exclude distributions & portion of contributions from gross income.","description":"An Act To Authorize Taxpayers To Establish First-time Homebuyer Savings Accounts; To Define Certain Terms; To Provide That The Certain Amounts Contributed To A First-time Homebuyer Savings Account And Interest And Other Income Earned On An Account And Distributions From Such An Account That Are Used To Pay Eligible Costs Related To The Purchase Of A Single-family Residence Shall Be Excluded From The Gross Income Of The Account Holder For State Income Tax Purposes; To Amend Section 27-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2439/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2439.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917861,"bill_number":"SB2408","title":"Counties; authorize board of supervisors to dissolve, redefine and reconfigure fire protection districts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-5-167, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Any County To Dissolve, Redefine And Reconfigure Fire Protection Districts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2408/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2408.xml","sponsor":"Videt Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":917868,"bill_number":"SB2431","title":"Failing school districts; authorize the State Board of Education to place into \"District Transformation Status.\"","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-17-6, 37-17-13, 37-17-17 And 37-18-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Relating To School And School District Accreditation, To Revise The Designation Of Schools And School Districts Under Conservatorship As Schools And School Districts In District Transformation Status; To Rename The Term Conservator As Interim Superintendent; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2431/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2431.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":917873,"bill_number":"SB2429","title":"Bonds; authorize for improvements to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Warehouse in Madison County.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For Construction, Repair, Renovation, Replacement Of Buildings At The Alcoholic Beverage Control Warehouse Located In Madison County, Mississippi, And For The Purchase Or Renovation Of Equipment At Such Warehouse; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2429/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2429.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917875,"bill_number":"HB1082","title":"Minimum wage; establish at $8.25 and set requirements for exemptions and overtime.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Minimum Wage Law\"; To Establish The State Minimum Wage At $8.25 Per Hour; To Provide That Employers With Tipped Employees Are Exempt From The Requirement To Pay The State Minimum Wage; To Establish Guidelines For Employees Entitled To Overtime Pay; To Bring Forward Sections 7-7-204, 17-1-51, 23-15-239, 25-3-40, 37-7-307, 57-34-5, 85-3-4, 97-3-54.4 And 99-19-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1082/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1082.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":917878,"bill_number":"SC549","title":"United States Constitutional Convention under Article V; apply for federal balanced budget consideration.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Applying For A United States Constitution Article V Amendments Convention Specifically Relating To A Federal Balanced Budget Requirement.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC549/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0549.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":917885,"bill_number":"SB2426","title":"Possession of a weapon by a felon; revise.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-37-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Convicted Felons From Possession Of Certain Knives; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2426/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2426.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917888,"bill_number":"HB1066","title":"Stealing crabs and crab traps; increase the penalty for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-15-92, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Penalty For The Theft Of Crabs And Crab Traps; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1066/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1066.xml","sponsor":"Casey Eure"},
{"bill_id":917892,"bill_number":"SB2377","title":"Income tax; authorize a credit for expenses incurred by a taxpayer for care of individuals who are 65 or older.","description":"An Act Entitled The \"2017 Aging Mississippi Care Act\" To Authorize An Income Tax Credit To Taxpayers For Certain Expenses Incurred In Providing Care For Spouse, Parent, Stepparent Of The Taxpayer Or Other Relative Of The Taxpayer Within The First Degree Who Is 65 Years Of Age Or Older And Who Has Been Certified By A Licensed Physician As Being An Individual With Long-term Care Needs For A Period Which Is At Least 180 Days; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2377/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2377.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":917896,"bill_number":"SB2351","title":"Mississippi Children's Trust Fund; revise criminal assessments.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The List Of Offenses For Which An Assessment Is Imposed To Benefit The Mississippi Children's Trust Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2351/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2351.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":917900,"bill_number":"SB2367","title":"Memorial bridge; designate certain bridge in DeSoto County as the \"Senator George E. Guerieri, Sr. Memorial Bridge.\"","description":"An Act To Designate A Certain Bridge On Mississippi Highway 302 In Desoto County That Spans Interstate Highway 55 As \"senator George E. Guerieri, Sr. Memorial Bridge; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2367/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2367.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":917904,"bill_number":"SB2481","title":"Transfer of students between school districts; automatic transfer of students attending school rated \"C,\" \"D\" or \"F.\"","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-15-29 And 37-15-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Automatic Transfer Of Students Attending Schools With An Accreditation Rating Of \"c,\" \"d\" Or \"f\" To A School With An Accreditation Rating Of \"a\" Or \"b\" Upon The Petition Of The Parent Or Guardian Of Such Student On A Space-available Basis; To Provide That Transportation Of Such Student To The Transferee School Shall Be The Responsibility Of The Parent Or Guardian Unless The School District Agrees To Provide Transportation; To Provide For The Payment Of State And Local Funds To The School District To Which The Student Is Transferred; To Amend Section 37-151-93, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No School District Accepting Any Transfer Student From Such Low-performing School Shall Charge The Student Any Tuition Fees; To Amend Sections 37-15-13 And 37-15-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Automatic Transfer Of Students Attending Low-performing Schools To Another High-performing School In The Same School District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2481/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2481.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":917908,"bill_number":"SB2365","title":"Memorial bridges; designate the bridge on MS Highway 302 that spans I-55 as the \"Senator George E. Guerieri, Sr., Memorial Bridge.\"","description":"An Act To Designate That Bridge On Mississippi Highway 302 That Spans Interstate 55 As The \"senator George E. Guerieri, Sr., Memorial Bridge\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2365/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2365.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":917911,"bill_number":"SB2354","title":"Public Purchasing Law; define certain terms as used in.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-7-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Certain Terms As Used In The Public Purchasing Law Which Were Deleted In Error During The 2016 Regular Session; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2354/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2354.xml","sponsor":"John Polk"},
{"bill_id":917915,"bill_number":"SB2469","title":"Blue, Red and Med Lives Matter Act; create.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 99-19-301, 99-19-305 And 99-19-307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters And Emergency Medical Personnel In The Class Of Victims Where Offenses Are Subject To Enhanced Penalties, To Be Known As The Blue, Red And Med Lives Matter Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2469/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2469.xml","sponsor":"Philip Moran"},
{"bill_id":917918,"bill_number":"HB1090","title":"Act to Restore Hope Opportunity and Prosperity for Everyone (HOPE); create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Medicaid And Human Services Transparency And Fraud Prevention Act; To Revise Various Provisions Relating To Eligibility Monitoring In The Medicaid Program, The Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (tanf) Program, And The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (snap); And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1090/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1090.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":917922,"bill_number":"SB2502","title":"Conviction; clarify subsequent for certain crimes and post-conviction relief.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Meaning Of Second Or Subsequent Offense For Certain Drug Convictions; To Amend Sections 99-39-5 And 99-39-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Dismissal Or Denial Of Post-conviction Relief Shall Not Be A Bar To A Second Or Successive Application Or Motion For Relief When There Has Been An Adoption Or Enactment Of State Law That Would Have Actually Adversely Affected The Outcome Of The Conviction Or Sentence; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2502/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2502.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":917927,"bill_number":"SB2353","title":"DA criminal investigators; revise salary of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-31-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Salary For A Criminal Investigator In The Office Of The District Attorney; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2353/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2353.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":917931,"bill_number":"HB1044","title":"Medically fragile students; require limited release and payment of services by resident school district to district of service.","description":"An Act To Provide For The Payment Of Educational Costs To School Districts Providing Teaching Components To Medically Fragile Students Placed Or Receiving Services In A Licensed Specialized Facility; To Define Certain Terms; To Provide For The Rate Of Payments And Frequency Of Reimbursement By The Local School District Where The Student Resides And The State Department Of Education To The School District Providing The Educational Service; To Exempt Medically Fragile Students Placed In A Licensed Specialized Facility For Health And Educational Services From The Student Transfer Requirements For Receiving Services Outside Of The District Of Residence; To Amend Sections 37-15-29, 37-15-31, 37-23-3, 37-23-61, 37-23-63 And 37-23-69, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; To Bring Forward Sections 37-23-65, 37-23-67, 37-23-71, 37-23-73, 37-23-75 And 37-23-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Provisions Relating To The Providing Of Financial Assistance To Exceptional Children Attending Private Or Parochial Schools, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Medical Services For Which Financial Assistance May Be Furnished, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1044/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1044.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":917934,"bill_number":"SB2364","title":"Open Meetings Act; clarify the manner in which teleconference or video meeting are required to be held.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-41-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Manner In Which Teleconference Or Video Meetings Are Required To Be Held; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2364/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2364.xml","sponsor":"Chris Massey"},
{"bill_id":917939,"bill_number":"SB2441","title":"Taxation; persons with certain ownership interests in corporations or LLCs are liable for taxes due from the corporation or LLC.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 27-7-55, 27-7-307, 27-13-29 And 27-65-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Persons With Certain Ownership Interests In A Corporation Or Limited Liability Company Shall Be Liable For Income, Withholding, Franchise And Sales Taxes Due From The Corporation Or Limited Liability Company; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2441/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2441.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917944,"bill_number":"SB2458","title":"Graduation requirements; require SBE to incorporate American Civics as component of U.S. government curriculum.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Board Of Education To Develop And Implement Objectives That Focus On The Academic Standards In Social Studies, Civics And United States History And To Require The Administration Of An American Civics Assessment, Identical To The Portion Of The Examination Administered By United States Citizenship And Immigration Services (uscis) Required By 8 Uscs Section 1423 For Naturalization, As A Condition Of Graduation; To Require High School Students To Correctly Answer At Least Sixty Percent Of The Questions To Be Eligible For Graduation; To Provide That Beginning With The 2017-2018 School Year, The Board Shall Require The Developed Objectives To Be Incorporated Into The United States History Curriculum Required For High School Students As Measured By The Subject Area Test For That Course; To Authorize The Board To Determine The Method And Manner In Which To Administer The Assessment; To Provide That Students Shall Have Additional Opportunities To Take The Assessment Until A Passing Score Is Obtained; To Amend Sections 37-3-49 And 37-16-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Bring Forward Section 37-16-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 37-16-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2458/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2458.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":917946,"bill_number":"SB2497","title":"Retirement; make certain technical revisions to PERS, SLURP and Highway Patrol & exempt exec. dir. from salary cap.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 25-11-105, 25-11-109 And 25-13-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Language Regarding Membership In The Public Employees' Retirement System Regarding A Specific Community Hospital That No Longer Exists; To Simplify The Language Regarding The Purchase Of Certain Service Credit In The Public Employees' Retirement System And Highway Safety Patrol Retirement System By Removing Language That Specifies The Increments In Which The Payment For Such Credit Must Be Made; To Amend Sections 25-11-115 And 25-13-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify To Whom Shall Be Paid The Actuarial Equivalent Of Any Remaining Payments Under Option 4b Of The Public Employees' Retirement System And The Highway Safety Patrol Retirement System; To Amend Sections 25-11-117 And 25-11-311, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Person Who Has Received A Refund From The Public Employees' Retirement System Or The Supplemental Legislative Retirement System Reinters State Service Or Is Reelected On Or After July 1, 2007, And Repays All Or A Part Of The Amount Previously Received As A Refund, The Amounts That Are Repaid And The Creditable Service Related Thereto Shall Not Be Used In Any Benefit Calculation Until The Member Has Remained A Contributor To The System For 8 Years; To Amend Section 25-3-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt The Executive Director Of The Public Employees' Retirement System And The Chief Investment Officer Of The Public Employees' Retirement System From The Governor's Salary Cap; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2497/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2497.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":917952,"bill_number":"SB2495","title":"Elections; revise procedure for examining certain records and for filing certain election contests.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-911, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Procedure For The Examination Of Ballot Boxes And Other Election Records; To Amend Sections 23-15-921 And 23-15-923, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Candidate Must File A Petition To Contest An Election Within A Certain Number Of Days After Certification Of The Election Results By The County Or State Executive Committee; To Amend Section 23-15-591, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That The Marked Pollbook Be Included In The Ballot Box; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2495/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2495.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":917956,"bill_number":"SB2360","title":"Municipal Law Enforcement Employment Procedures Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"municipal Law Enforcement Employment Procedures Act\"; To Require Municipalities To Provide A Pre-disciplinary Hearing For Any Law Enforcement Officer Who May Be Suspended Or Terminated; To Provide The Minimum Requirements For The Hearing; To Specify The Information That Is Required To Be In The Notice Of Hearing To The Officer; To Provide That The Officer May Attend The Hearing, May Be Represented By Counsel, May Present Evidence On His Own Behalf And Question Witnesses; To Provide That The Evidentiary Phase Of The Hearing May Be Held In Executive Session; To Provide That Final Adjudication Shall Be Held In Open Meeting; To Exempt Municipalities That Have A Civil Service Commission Or Due Process Policy From The Requirements Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2360/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2360.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":917962,"bill_number":"SB2359","title":"Naming rights; may be leased for a certain term by Dept. of Agriculture and Fair Commission.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 69-1-48, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Commissioner Of The Mississippi Department Of Agriculture And Commerce To Lease Naming Rights For Buildings, Improvements, Grounds Or Objects Located On Department Property For A Term Not To Exceed 20 Years In Exchange For Consideration Benefitting The Department; To Amend Section 69-5-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Mississippi Fair Commission To Lease Naming Rights For Buildings, Improvements, Grounds Or Objects Located On The State Fairgrounds For A Term Not To Exceed 20 Years In Exchange For Consideration Benefitting The Commission; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2359/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2359.xml","sponsor":"Billy Hudson"},
{"bill_id":917966,"bill_number":"SB2427","title":"Code of Judicial Conduct; immunity for members of a special campaign committee.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-19-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Immunity For Members Of A Special Campaign Committee Created Under The Authority Of The Code Of Judicial Conduct; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2427/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2427.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":917969,"bill_number":"SB2418","title":"School district consolidation; require in Tate County and Senatobia, Mississippi.","description":"An Act To Provide That In The Tate County And Senatobia Municipal School Districts There Shall Be An Administrative Consolidation Into One School District To Be Designated As The \"senatobia-tate\" School District Effective July 1, 2018; To Provide For The Composition Of The Board Of Education Of The New Senatobia-tate School District; To Direct The State Board Of Education To Administratively Consolidate Any School District Which Does Not Voluntarily Follow The Consolidation Order; To Abolish The Former School Districts Following The Administrative Consolidation And Provide For The Transfer Of School District Assets And Liabilities; To Provide For Execution Of Teacher And School District Employee Contracts And The Preparation Of A School District Budget In The New School District; To Direct The State Board Of Education To Promulgate Regulations To Implement Such Administrative Consolidation; To Provide A Two-year Waiver From Accountability And State Assessment Requirements For The New Student Population; To Amend Sections 37-7-103 And 37-5-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2418/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2418.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":917974,"bill_number":"SB2476","title":"County tax assessors and collectors; revise salaries of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-3-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Salaries Of County Tax Assessors And Collectors; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2476/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2476.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":917977,"bill_number":"HB1073","title":"Open container of alcohol; create offense for.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Possession Of An Open Alcoholic Beverage, Light Wine Or Beer Container Or The Consumption Of Alcoholic Beverages, Light Wine Or Beer, Within The Passenger Compartment Of A Motor Vehicle; To Prescribe Civil Penalties For Violations Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1073/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1073.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":917980,"bill_number":"SC552","title":"Honoring President Barack Obama as he leaves office and his historic legacy as the first African-American President of the US.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Honoring President Barack Hussein Obama As He Leaves Office And The Historic Significance Of His Becoming The First African-american President Of The United States.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC552/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0552.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":917985,"bill_number":"SB2398","title":"Qualifications for school superintendents; revise.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-9-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Qualifications For Selection Of Superintendents Of School Districts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2398/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2398.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":917989,"bill_number":"HB1099","title":"Death certificates; prescribe procedures to be followed by persons who have responsibilities regarding.","description":"An Act To Prescribe Procedures To Be Followed By Persons Who Have Responsibilities Regarding The Signing, Completion, Forwarding And Filing Of A Death Certificate; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1099/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1099.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Holland"},
{"bill_id":917991,"bill_number":"SB2472","title":"Respite Care Coordinator; create in the Division of Aging and Adult Services of the Department of Human Services.","description":"An Act To Establish The Position Of Respite Care Coordinator Within The Division Of Aging And Adult Services Of The Department Of Human Services To Implement A Lifespan Respite Network For The State Of Mississippi; To Define The Responsibilities Of The Respite Care Coordinator; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2472/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2472.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":917995,"bill_number":"HB1054","title":"Voter enfranchisement; create joint legislative study committee on.","description":"An Act To Create The Voter Enfranchisement Joint Legislative Study Committee To Examine The Impact Of Nonviolent Offenses On Franchisement; To Study Any Potential Policy Or Law Changes That Would Provide Nonviolent Felons With The Ability To Have Their Right To Vote Restored Upon Completing All Sentencing Requirements; Any Negative Societal Effects That Fall Upon Nonviolent Felons Who Has Completed All Of Their Sentencing Requirements But Have Not Had Their Right To Vote Restored; And Any Policies And Procedures That Have Been Implemented By Other State Legislatures To Restore The Right To Vote To Nonviolent Felons Who Have Completed All Of Their Sentencing Requirements; To Require A Report To The 2018 Regular Session Of The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1054/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1054.xml","sponsor":"Toby Barker"},
{"bill_id":917999,"bill_number":"HB1097","title":"Tanning facility; prohibit use of tanning devices by persons under age 18 at.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-115-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Use Of Tanning Devices At Tanning Facilities By Children Under Age 18; To Provide For A Civil Penalty For Violations Of This Section; To Require The Operator To Require Photo Identification Indicating That The Person Using A Tanning Device Is At Least 18 Years Of Age; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1097/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1097.xml","sponsor":"Toby Barker"},
{"bill_id":918005,"bill_number":"HB1089","title":"The Rivers McGraw Act; create.","description":"An Act To Authorize Mental Health Diversion Pilot Programs; To Specify The Purpose And Goals Of Mental Health Diversion Pilot Programs; To Provide Certain Definitions; To Specify Minimum Standards For Mental Health Intervention Services; To Provide Certain Mental Health Intervention Services; To Set Forth Alternative Sentencing Eligibility Criteria And Conditions; To Designate The Powers Of The Administrative Office Of Courts Regarding Mental Health Diversion Pilot Programs; To Authorize Mental Health Diversion Pilot Programs To Receive Funds And Assess Reasonable Fees; To Provide Immunity To Persons Who Perform Their Mental Health Duties In Good Faith; To Provide That Persons Who Complete All Requirements Imposed By The Mental Health Diversion Pilot Programs Will Have Their Records Expunged; To Create New Section 99-3-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Certain Notices Be Given To A Minor Who Is Arrested And Released; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1089/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1089.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":918007,"bill_number":"HB1046","title":"MS Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship for Students with Dyslexia; revise eligibility through Grade 12.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-173-1, 37-173-3, 37-173-7 And 37-173-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Eligibility For The Mississippi Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship For Students With Dyslexia Program To Include Students In Grade 1 Through Grade 12; To Amend Section 37-173-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Local School Districts To Use A Dyslexia Screener From A List Approval By The State Board Of Education; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1046/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1046.xml","sponsor":"Toby Barker"},
{"bill_id":918011,"bill_number":"HB1043","title":"\"Equal Opportunity for All Students with Special Needs Act\"; revise definition of \"eligible student\" to include siblings.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-181-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of \"eligible Student\" Under The Equal Opportunity For All Students With Special Needs Act, To Include The Siblings Of Student With An Active Iep; To Amend Section 37-181-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Place A 10% Cap On The Total Number Of Eligible Students Enrolled In The Program Each Year Who Are Siblings Of Students With An Active Iep; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1043/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1043.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":918015,"bill_number":"SB2443","title":"License plate and decal fees shall be deposited into the State General Fund; clarify.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-99, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That License Plates And Decal Fees Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund; To Repeal Section 27-19-179, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The License Tag Acquisition Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2443/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2443.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":918019,"bill_number":"SB2401","title":"Office of Educator Standards and Licensure in the State Department of Education; establish.","description":"An Act To Authorize And Empower The State Board Of Education And The State Superintendent Of Education To Establish Within The State Department Of Education An Office Of Educator Standards And Licensure To Establish And Maintain Standards For The Review And Approval Of All Educator Preparation Programs For Educator Licensure In The State Of Mississippi; To Amend Section 37-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2401/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2401.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":918021,"bill_number":"SB2434","title":"Department of Employment Security; enhance ability to collect past-due contributions and assessments.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 71-5-393, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security To Contract With Private Entities Which Provide Debt Collection Services Outside This State In Order To Recover Finally Determined Debts; To Provide For The Compensation Of Such Entities; To Amend Section 71-5-363, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Executive Director Of The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security Or His Designee To Waive Recovery Of And Abate Certain Accrued Interest; To Amend Section 71-5-367, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security To Reenroll Notice Of Liens That Have Lapsed After Expiration Of Seven Years; To Require Notices Of Liens That Are So Reenrolled To Contain Certain Information; To Provide The Actions That May Be Taken By The Department In The Event That A Notice Of Release Of Lien Is Issued In Error; To Amend Section 71-5-375, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Persons Owning 10% Or More Of The Stock Of A Corporation Or 10% Or More Of The Interest In Limited Liability Companies With 35 Or Fewer Owners And Exercising Responsibility For Fiscal Management Shall Be Liable For Unemployment Taxes Levied Under The Employment Security Law On Such Corporations Or Companies To The Extent That Such Taxes Accrued While Such Person Was Exercising Fiscal Management; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2434/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2434.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":918025,"bill_number":"SB2371","title":"Rules of the Road; require dissemination of additional information.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Certain Information Concerning A Driver's Proper Behavior During A Traffic Stop Be Disseminated To The Driving Public By The Department Of Public Safety; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2371/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2371.xml","sponsor":"Chris Massey"},
{"bill_id":918028,"bill_number":"HB1084","title":"Lyme Disease Awareness Month; designate the month of May of each year as.","description":"An Act To Designate The Month Of May Of Each Year As \"lyme Disease Awareness Month\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1084/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1084.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":918047,"bill_number":"SB2511","title":"Naturopathic medicine; provide for the licensing of practitioners.","description":"An Act To Provide For The Licensing Of Practitioners Of Naturopathic Medicine; To Provide For Certain Definitions; To Provide Qualifications For Licensure; To Provide For The Scope Of Practice; To Provide Certain Prohibitions; To Provide Certain Exemptions From The License Requirement; To Provide Certain Duties Of The Board; To Create The Board Of Naturopathic Medicine; To Provide Certain Powers And Duties Of The Board; To Provide For The Naturopathic Formulary Council; To Provide Certain Regulations For Naturopathic Childbirth Attendance; To Provide Disciplinary Actions For Licensed Naturopathic Practitioners; To Provide For Licensure Without Additional Examination; To Provide For License Expiration And Renewal; To Provide Certain License Fees; To Provide Certain Duties Of The Board Regarding Investigations, Hearings And Subpoenas; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2511/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2511.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":918059,"bill_number":"SB2535","title":"Ad valorem taxation; exempt 20% of the assessed value of one motor vehicle owned by a full-time public school classroom teacher.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-51-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Ad Valorem Taxation 20% Of The Assessed Value Of One Motor Vehicle Owned By A Person Employed Full-time As A Classroom Teacher By A Public School District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2535/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2535.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":918072,"bill_number":"SB2534","title":"Tourism project sales tax incentive program; include certain hotel projects in.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-26-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Certain Hotels Within The Definition Of The Term \"tourism Project\" For Purposes Of Tourism Project Sales Tax Incentive Program; To Amend Section 57-26-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Provision That Prohibits, From And After July 1, 2014, For Tourism Projects That Are Cultural Retail Attractions, And From And After July 1, 2017, For Other Tourism Projects, The Mississippi Development Authority From Issuing Certificates Designating An Entity As An Approved Participant And Authorizing The Approved Participant To Participate In The Incentive Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2534/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2534.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":918083,"bill_number":"SB2514","title":"Mississippi Advisory Council on Faith-Based Initiatives; establish.","description":"An Act To Establish And Prescribe Responsibilities For The Mississippi Advisory Council On Faith-based Initiatives Within The Office Of The Governor; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2514/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2514.xml","sponsor":"Gary Jackson"},
{"bill_id":918098,"bill_number":"SB2527","title":"Imprisonment for debt; eliminate.","description":"An Act To Define The Rights Of Indigent Defendants In The Collection Of Court Fines, Costs And Restitution; To Amend Section 21-23-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Powers And Duties Of Municipal Judges; To Amend Section 25-32-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Waiver Must Be Knowing, Voluntary And Intelligent; To Amend Section 47-1-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Enforcement Of Sentences; To Amend Section 99-15-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 99-19-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Responsibility To Pay Or Secure Resources To Pay; To Amend Section 99-19-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Court's Suspension Of State Assessments; To Amend Section 99-37-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Enforcement And Revocation Of Probation; To Amend Section 99-37-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Imposition Of An Order Of Contempt; To Amend Section 99-37-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Imprisonment For Contempt; To Amend Section 99-37-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Relief From Payment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2527/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2527.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":918111,"bill_number":"SB2517","title":"Donation of surplus medical supplies and equipment by UMMC to nonprofit charitable organizations; authorize.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-115-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The University Of Mississippi Medical Center Or Any Other State Agency To Donate Surplus Medical Supplies And Equipment To Nonprofit Organizations For Distribution To Charitable Organizations And Clinics As Deemed Appropriate By The Medical Center; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2517/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2517.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":918123,"bill_number":"SB2533","title":"Disparity study; require MDA to file copies with the Legislature by not later than December 31, 2017.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-1-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Development Authority To File With The Secretary Of The Senate And The Clerk Of The House Of Representatives A Copy Of Its Study To Determine If There Is A Significant Statistical Disparity In The Total Number Of Qualified Minority Contractors Of Goods And Services Doing Business In The State Of Mississippi And The Actual Number Of Such Minority Contractors With Whom The State Of Mississippi, Or With Whom A Prime Contractor With The State Of Mississippi, Has Contracted To Provide Goods And Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2533/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2533.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":918136,"bill_number":"SB2545","title":"Violent habitual offender; require bifurcated trial.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Bifurcated Trial In Order To Sentence An Offender As An Habitual Violent Offender; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2545/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2545.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":918154,"bill_number":"SB2519","title":"Municipal ordinance regulating or restricting parking; change signage requirement.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-19-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Municipalities To Enforce Ordinances Regulating Or Restricting Parking If Certain Signage Is Posted Where Parking Is Regulated Or Restricted; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2519/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2519.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":918167,"bill_number":"SB2543","title":"Counties; maintain public drainage system on private lands.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-5-92.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Counties To Maintain Public Drainage System On Private Lands; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2543/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2543.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":918183,"bill_number":"SC555","title":"Remembering the historic service of P.O. First Class Jim Johnston who was lost on the USS Oklahoma during the bombing of Pearl Harbor.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Remembering The Historic Service Of Petty Officer First Class Jim H. Johnston Who Was Lost 75 Years Ago On The Battleship Uss Oklahoma During The Bombing Of Pearl Harbor And Extending The Condolences Of The Mississippi Legislature On The Occasion Of His Interment In Wesson Cemetery On December 7, 2016.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC555/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0555.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":918197,"bill_number":"SB2537","title":"Statewide monetary assessments; discretionary.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Imposition Of The Statewide Monetary Assessments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2537/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2537.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":918212,"bill_number":"SC553","title":"Designate \"National Wear Red Day\" in Mississippi to bring awareness to cardiovascular disease in women.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution To Designate February 3, 2017, As American Heart Association \"national Wear Red Day\" In Mississippi To Bring Awareness To The Effects Of Cardiovascular Disease In Women.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC553/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0553.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":918224,"bill_number":"HB1101","title":"Energy services providers; revise laws regarding procedure for public contracts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-7-14, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Division Of Energy Of The Mississippi Development Authority To Assemble A List Of Prequalified Energy Services Providers For Energy Savings Performance Contract Projects; To Provide That Project Development Engineers Are Eligible To Make Energy Performance Contracts; To Provide That Every Energy Services Contract Must Include A Third Party Independent Monitor; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1101/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1101.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":918238,"bill_number":"SB2521","title":"Qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangements; authorize for reimbursing medical expenses of employees.","description":"An Act To Authorize Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangements For The Purpose Of Reimbursing Medical Expenses For Eligible Employees And Their Family Members; To Define Certain Terms As Used In The Act; To Provide Notice Requirements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2521/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2521.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":918251,"bill_number":"SB2542","title":"Certain electric or natural gas public utilities; authorize to undertake economic development activities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 77-3-44, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Any Rate-regulated Natural Gas Public Utility With Certificated Service Area In Mississippi To Undertake Economic Development Activities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2542/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2542.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":918280,"bill_number":"SB2544","title":"Mississippi National Guard State Active Duty Emergency Operations Fund; create.","description":"An Act To Create In The State Treasury A Special Fund To Be Known As The \"mississippi National Guard State Active Duty Emergency Operations Fund\" For The Purpose Of Maintaining Annual General Fund Budget Restrictions And Enabling The Mississippi Military Department To Respond To Domestic Events As Directed By The Governor During Declared States Of Emergency Or In Conjunction With Approved Emergency Management Assistance Compacts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2544/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2544.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":918293,"bill_number":"SB2516","title":"Parole; clarify eligibility for offenders convicted between 1995-2014.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Parole Eligibility For Offenders Convicted Between 1995-2014; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2516/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2516.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":918310,"bill_number":"SB2541","title":"Liquefied compressed gas; establish reporting requirements for importers of.","description":"An Act To Establish Reporting Requirements For Importers Of Liquefied Compressed Gas; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2541/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2541.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":918325,"bill_number":"SB2508","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license; authorize reissuance for Lions of Mississippi.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-56.32, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reauthorize The Distinctive Lions Of Mississippi Motor Vehicle License Tag; To Provide That The Distinctive Tag May Be Issued To Supporters As Well As Members Of The Lions Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2508/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2508.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":918338,"bill_number":"SC554","title":"Commend and congratulate Laura Lee Lewis upon being crowned Miss Mississippi 2016 and as Fourth Runner-Up in the Miss America Pageant.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Laura Lee Lewis Of Brookhaven, Mississippi, Upon Being Crowned Miss Mississippi 2016 And As The Fourth Runner-up In The Miss America Pageant On September 11, 2016.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC554/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0554.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":918352,"bill_number":"SB2536","title":"Municipal appointments; clarify service limitation period for certain hold-over and interim appointments.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-15-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Service Limitation Period For Municipal Appointees Serving In An Interim Or Hold-over Capacity; To Provide That The Service Limitation Shall Apply Retroactively To Such Appointees Serving On The Effective Date Of This Act; To Amend Section 21-8-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2536/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2536.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":918381,"bill_number":"SB2524","title":"Federal Workforce Investment Act; Hinds County is separate workforce investment area.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-153-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Hinds County Shall Be A Separate Workforce Investment Area Under The Federal Workforce Investment Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2524/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2524.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":918405,"bill_number":"SB2520","title":"Youth court records; parents have right to redacted copies.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-261, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Parents May Review The Youth Court Records Of The Parent's Child; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2520/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2520.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":918418,"bill_number":"SB2506","title":"Habitual offender; prior felonies more than 10 years prior not counted in calculation.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Calculation To Determine Whether An Offender Should Be Sentenced As A Habitual Offender; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2506/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2506.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":918438,"bill_number":"SB2530","title":"Emerging Crops Fund; increase amount that may be loaned to assist in financing minority economic development.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 69-2-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Amount That May Be Loaned Or Granted From The Emerging Crops Fund To Assist In Providing Financing For Minority Economic Development; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2530/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2530.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":918451,"bill_number":"SB2518","title":"Limitation on named parties and economic damages in nursing home personal injury litigation; provide for.","description":"An Act To Provide That A Cause Of Action For Nursing Home Negligence Or Liability For Personal Injury Or Death Of A Resident May Not Be Brought Against An Individual Or Entity Other Than The Licensee Or Management Entity Without Leave Of The Court; To Provide That The Court May Authorize Discovery Of Evidence Of A Defendant's Net Worth In Such Cases; To Provide That Economic Damages In Such Cases Is Limited To The Amount Actually Paid And Incurred; To Provide For The Admissibility Of Surveys In Such Cases; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2518/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2518.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":918480,"bill_number":"SB2505","title":"Habitual offender; revise sentencing under.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Sentencing Of An Offender As A Habitual Offender; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2505/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2505.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":918493,"bill_number":"SB2507","title":"Alcoholic beverages; authorize Clinton to establish leisure and recreation districts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include The City Of Clinton, Mississippi, In The Definition Of The Term \"municipality\" Under The Law That Authorizes Certain Municipalities To Establish Leisure And Recreation Districts In Which Patrons May Remove Containers Of Alcoholic Beverages From A Licensed Premises In Such A District And Consume Such Alcoholic Beverages; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2507/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2507.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":918507,"bill_number":"SB2509","title":"MSU and USM; buildings erected on university land leased to private entities for student housing is exempt from taxation.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Lands And Property Of Mississippi State University And The University Of Southern Mississippi Shall Not Be Subject To Taxation And To Provide That The Buildings And Improvements That Are Erected On Any Land Belonging To The University That Is Leased To Private Entities For The Purpose Of Offering Affordable Board To Students Shall Not Be Subject To Taxation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2509/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2509.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":918520,"bill_number":"SB2510","title":"Licensed Professional Counselors practice act; bring forward sections.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 73-30-3, 73-30-9, 73-30-19 73-30-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Relating To The Licensed Professional Counselors Practice Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2510/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2510.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":918535,"bill_number":"SB2538","title":"Habitual offender; revise sentencing as.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Sentencing Of An Offender Dependent On The Age Of The Offender At The Time Of The Commission Of The Prior Offenses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2538/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2538.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":918562,"bill_number":"HB1100","title":"State energy management plan; revise laws to increase energy reporting and savings.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-39-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That When Any State Agency, State Institution Of Higher Learning Or Community Or Junior College Fails To Properly Gather And Report Data For The State Energy Management Plan, The Mississippi Development Authority And Department Of Finance And Administration Divisions Shall Consult With Such Agency, Institution Or College To Achieve The Proper Gathering And Reporting Of Data; To Provide That Any State Agency, State Institution Of Higher Learning Or Community Or Junior College That Reduces Its Energy Consumption As Determined By Mda, The House And Senate Appropriations Committees Shall Budget As An Additional Appropriation That Amount Of Savings For The Agency, Institution Or College To Use For Repair And Rehabilitation Of Buildings And Other Energy-related Projects; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1100/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1100.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":918575,"bill_number":"SB2513","title":"Community and junior colleges; may enter into loans for up to 30 years with board of trustees' approval.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-29-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Board Of Trustees Of A Community Or Junior College To Enter Into Loans For Periods Not To Exceed 30 Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2513/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2513.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":918593,"bill_number":"SB2540","title":"Construction manager at-risk program; exempt under public bidding laws.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-11-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That When Utilizing The Construction Manager At-risk Method Of Project Delivery, The Department Of Finance And Administration May Require The Manager To Procure Any And All Resulting Construction Contracts Necessary To Complete The Project; To Provide That All Such Contracts Shall Be Between The Manager And The Contractors And Shall Be Exempt From The Provisions Of The Bid Law; To Amend Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2540/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2540.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":918605,"bill_number":"SB2515","title":"State aid roads; increase amount of motor fuel taxes allocated to include municipal roads in allocation formula.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Amount Of The Proceeds Of The Gasoline, Diesel Fuel Or Kerosene Taxes That Is Allocated To The State Aid Road Fund; To Provide That State Aid Road Funds Shall Be Allocated To Each County Based On The Proportion That The Total Number Of Rural And Urban Road Miles In A County Bears To The Total Number Of Rural And Urban Road Miles In All Counties Of The State; To Amend Section 65-9-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That State Aid Funds Shall Be Allocated By Boards Of Supervisors To Projects In Municipalities Within The County Based On The Proportion That The Total Number Of Road Miles In The Municipalities In The County Bears To The Total Number Of Road Miles In The County; To Amend Sections 65-9-3 And 65-9-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2515/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2515.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":918627,"bill_number":"SB2512","title":"Income tax; authorize certain contributions to support the MS Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training Program.","description":"An Act To Authorize An Income Tax Credit For Contributions To Certain Nonprofit Organizations That Are Made To Support The Mississippi Integrated Basic Education And Skills Training Model Program; To Limit The Amount Of The Credit That May Be Claimed In Any Taxable Year; To Limit The Aggregate Amount Of Credits That May Be Awarded Under This Act In Any One Calendar Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2512/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2512.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":918667,"bill_number":"SB2531","title":"Pearl River Valley Water Supply District; add two board members from the City of Jackson.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 51-9-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Governor Shall Appoint Two Members From The City Of Jackson To Serve On The Board Of Directors Of The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2531/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2531.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":918683,"bill_number":"SB2532","title":"State Truth Commission; establish.","description":"An Act To Create The State Truth Commission; To Prescribe Powers And Duties Of The Commission; To Provide For The Establishment Of Procedures To Investigate Grievances Registered With The Commission; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2532/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2532.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":918701,"bill_number":"SB2526","title":"Gaming; authorize aboard cruise vessels on the Pearl River within a city with a population of 150,000 or more.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 67-1-71, 87-1-5, 97-33-1, 97-33-7, 97-33-17, 97-33-25 And 97-33-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Gaming To Be Conducted On Vessels As Defined In Section 27-109-1 Whenever Such Vessel Is On The Pearl River Within The Corporate Limits Of A Municipality With A Population Of 150,000 Or More According To The Most Recent Federal Decennial Census; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2526/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2526.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":918713,"bill_number":"SB2539","title":"Manufactured or mobile home; provide procedure for retiring certificate of title when affixed to real property.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-21-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Procedure For Retiring The Title To A Manufactured Home Or Mobile Home That Has Become Affixed To Real Property By Recording An Affidavit Of Affixation With The Chancery Clerk Of The County In Which The Real Property Is Located; To Provide That The Affidavit Must Contain Or Be Accompanied By Certain Information; To Provide That The Chancery Clerk Shall Forward A Copy Of The Recorded Affidavit Of Affixation To The County Tax Assessor To Assist In Locating And Identifying The Manufactured Home Of Mobile Home For Property Tax Purposes; To Provide That The Owner Must File An Application With The Department Of Revenue For Retirement Of The Title; To Provide The Contents Of Such Application; To Provide That If The Owner Of A Manufactured Home Or Mobile Home That Has Been Affixed To Real Property Wishes To Detach Or Sever The Home From The Real Property, The Owner May File An Affidavit Of Severance With The Chancery Clerk Of The County In Which The Real Property Is Located; To Provide The Contents Of Such Affidavit; To Provide That The Chancery Clerk Shall Forward A Copy Of The Recorded Affidavit Of Severance To The County Tax Assessor To Assist In Locating And Identifying The Manufactured Home Of Mobile Home For Property Tax Purposes; To Provide That If A Manufactured Home Or Mobile Home Is Destroyed Or Otherwise Becomes Uninhabitable And The Owner Desires To Document This, He May File An Affidavit Of Destruction In The Official Records Of The Chancery Clerk Of The County In Which The Real Property Is Located; To Provide The Content Of Such Application; To Provide That The Chancery Clerk Shall Forward A Copy Of The Recorded Affidavit Of Destruction To The County Tax Assessor To Assist In Locating And Identifying The Manufactured Home Of Mobile Home For Property Tax Purposes; To Provide That The Owner Of A Mobile Home Whose Certificate Of Title Has Been Retired And Who Has Recorded An Affidavit Of Severance Must File An Application With The Department Of Revenue For The Issuance Of The New Certificate Of Title; To Provide For The Contents Of Such Application; To Provide For The Issuance Of A New Certificate Of Title By The Department Of Revenue; To Provide That A Manufactured Or Mobile Home Whose Title Has Been Retired Must Be Conveyed By Deed Or Other Real Property Contract Together With The Property To Which It Is Affixed Unless The Procedures Described In This Act For Severance Or Destruction And Issuance Of A New Title Are Followed; To Provide The Form Of Affidavits Of Destruction, Severance And Destruction; To Amend Sections 27-53-15 And 27-53-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2539/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2539.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":918726,"bill_number":"SB2522","title":"Commission to Redesign the Mississippi State Flag; establish to recommend new flag.","description":"An Act To Establish A Commission To Redesign The Mississippi State Flag; To Prescribe The Membership Of The Commission And To Provide For Its Organization And Meetings; To Provide That The Redesigned Mississippi State Flag Adopted By The Commission Shall Not Include The Design Of The Confederate Battle Flag; To Provide That The Recommendation Of The Commission Shall Be Presented To The 2018 Regular Session; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2522/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2522.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":918739,"bill_number":"SB2523","title":"Socially and economically disadvantaged small business; establish program to encourage participation in state contracts by.","description":"An Act To Establish The Opportunities For Diversity In Contracting Program (odc) To Be Administered By The Mississippi Development Authority To Improve The Number Of Socially And Economically Disadvantaged Small Business Concerns That Do Business With The State By Facilitating And Improving Access To Government Contracts; To Require Each State Agency To Appoint An Odc Compliance Officer Who Will Be Responsible For Monitoring Compliance With The Odc Program And For Reporting Compliance Of Noncompliance For Their Respective Agencies To The Mda; To Establish The Responsibilities Of Odc Compliance Officers; To Require State Agencies To Include Certain Language In Contracts For Goods And Services; To Establish A Process For Issuing Odc Waivers; To Amend Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2523/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2523.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":918753,"bill_number":"SB2529","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; revise distribution of fees for realtor tag.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-56.72, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Distribution Of Fees Collected From The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Members Of The Mississippi Association Of Realtors; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2529/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2529.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":918766,"bill_number":"SB2528","title":"Public works construction; performance bond not required if contract is less than $50,000.00 and paid in two equal installments.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-5-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Performance Bond Is Not Required When A Contract For The Construction, Alteration Or Repair Of Any Public Building Or Public Work Is Less Than $50,000.00 And The Public Body Elects To Make Two Payments Valued At 50% Of The Contract Amount; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2528/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2528.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":918779,"bill_number":"SB2525","title":"Hot pursuit; local agency policies must be filed.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-1-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Requirements For Local Law Enforcement Agency Adoption Of Hot Pursuit Policies; To Amend Section 11-46-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Standard Of Care For Local Law Enforcement Agencies Engaged In Hot Pursuit Outside Their Own Jurisdictions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2525/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2525.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":919497,"bill_number":"SC559","title":"Recognize Dr. William R. (Bill) Ferris as recipient of the 2017 Governor's Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Recognition Of The Mississippi Legislature To Dr. William R. (bill) Ferris As Recipient Of The 2017 Governor's Arts Award For Lifetime Achievement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC559/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0559.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":919534,"bill_number":"SB2548","title":"Controlled substance offenses; revise enhanced penalties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-142, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Penalties For Sale Of Controlled Substances Within A Certain Distance From Schools; To Repeal Section 41-29-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Enhanced Penalties For Second And Subsequent Drug Offenses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2548/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2548.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":919571,"bill_number":"SC556","title":"Recognize Mississippi Songwriter and Recording Artist, Steve Azar, as Music and Culture Ambassador for 2017.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing Mississippi Songwriter-recording Artist Steve Azar, As Unofficial Music And Culture Ambassador For The State Of Mississippi And Welcoming Him On The Occasion Of The Mississippi Tourism Association Legislative Reception On January 25, 2017.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC556/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0556.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":919607,"bill_number":"SB2547","title":"Habitual offender; revise sentencing.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Sentencing Of An Offender As A Habitual Offender; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2547/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2547.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":919643,"bill_number":"SC557","title":"Honor the legacy of Dr. Robert Smith as hero of health care in Mississippi during the Civil Rights Era.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Honoring The Lifetime Achievements Of Dr. Robert Smith, M.d., As The Champion And Hero Of Health Care In Mississippi During The Civil Rights Era.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC557/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0557.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":919678,"bill_number":"SB2552","title":"Public construction contracts; establish alternative decision procedure for bids on high complexity construction projects.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish An Alternative Decision Procedure Which May Be Used By State Agencies And Local Governing Authorities For Bids On High Complexity Construction Projects; To Define The Term \"high Complexity Construction Project\" As Used In This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2552/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2552.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":919713,"bill_number":"SC558","title":"Recognize AARP Mississippi on the occasion of \"AARP Day at the Capitol.\"","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing And Honoring The Advocacy And Services Provided By Aarp Mississippi On The Occasion Of \"aarp Day At The Capitol\" On February 9, 2017.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC558/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0558.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":919748,"bill_number":"SB2551","title":"CON for nursing facility in any underserved minority zip code area in the state; authorize.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-7-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Issuance Of A Health Care Certificate Of Need For The Construction Of A 60-bed Nursing Facility In Any Underserved Minority Zip Code Area In The State; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2551/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2551.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":919785,"bill_number":"SB2550","title":"Habitual offender sentencing; revise.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Habitual Offender Sentencing; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2550/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2550.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":919820,"bill_number":"SC560","title":"Commend Calhoun City High School \"Wildcats\" Football Team for State Championship in honor of departed team member Tripp Macon.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Calhoun City High School \"wildcats\" Football Team And Coach Perry Liles For Winning Their First State Title Since 1989 In Honor Of Departed Team Member Tripp Macon.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC560/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0560.xml","sponsor":"Russell Jolly"},
{"bill_id":919891,"bill_number":"SB2546","title":"Violent habitual offender; revise.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Sentencing Of An Offender As A Habitual Violent Offender; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2546/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2546.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":919928,"bill_number":"SB2553","title":"Office of Public Safety Planning of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety; transfer to DFA.","description":"An Act To Transfer The Office Of Public Safety Planning Of The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety To The Mississippi Department Of Finance And Administration; To Amend Sections 45-1-2 And 27-104-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2553/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2553.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":919964,"bill_number":"SB2549","title":"Simple drug possession; reclassify offense.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reclassify Low-level Simple Drug Possession; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2549/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2549.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":919979,"bill_number":"SB2609","title":"Fuel taxes; allocate a portion to the City of Jackson to defray costs incurred as a result of being the seat of state government.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That From The Proceeds Of Gasoline, Diesel Fuel Or Kerosene Taxes, An Amount Equal To 2% Of The Revenue From Gasoline And Diesel Fuel Taxes On Gasoline, Diesel Fuel And Kerosene Sold Within The City Of Jackson, Mississippi, Shall Be Allocated For Distribution To The City Of Jackson And Paid To The City; To Amend Section 27-5-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2609/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2609.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":919984,"bill_number":"SB2651","title":"Wildlife; clarify that a conservation officer must have probable cause to conduct a search without warrant.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-1-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That A Conservation Officer Must Have Probable Cause To Conduct A Search Without Warrant; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2651/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2651.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":919988,"bill_number":"SB2603","title":"\"Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster Fund\"; all funds received by state shall be appropriated for state and county road maintenance.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-103-302, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That All Funds Received By The State Of Mississippi Through A Negotiated Settlement Or Recovery For Damages In Connection With The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Shall Be Deposited Into A Special Fund Called The \"deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster Fund\" To Be Appropriated By The Legislature For State And County Highway Maintenance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2603/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2603.xml","sponsor":"Russell Jolly"},
{"bill_id":919993,"bill_number":"SB2577","title":"Chemical endangerment of a child or fetus; create crime of.","description":"An Act To Create The Offense Of Chemical Endangerment Of A Child Or Fetus And To Prescribe Punishment Therefor; To Mandate That Prosecutors Offer Substance Abuse Treatment Programs As An Alternative To Prosecution; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2577/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2577.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":920000,"bill_number":"SB2566","title":"Appropriation FY2018; pilot programs for electronic submission of arrest records.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Criminal History Center Of The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety For The Purpose Of Providing Funding For Pilot Programs To Develop Electronic Submission Of Arrest Records In Conjunction With The Administrative Office Of Courts Project Of Developing Online Submission Of Criminal Dispositions For Fy2018; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2566/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2566.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":920006,"bill_number":"SC562","title":"Designate May 2017 as \"Mental Health Awareness Month in Mississippi.\"","description":"A Concurrent Resolution To Designate May 2017 As \"mental Health Awareness Month In Mississippi\" To Focus On Habits And Behaviors That Increase The Risk Of Developing Or Exacerbating Mental Illnesses.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC562/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0562.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":920012,"bill_number":"SB2585","title":"Educational expenses at qualified private schools; individual income tax credits for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A State Income Tax Deduction For Educational Expenses By Parents Who Send Their Children Or Dependents To A Qualified Private School Or A Homeschool Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2585/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2585.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":920016,"bill_number":"SB2587","title":"Gulf Coast Restoration Fund; establish board of trustees to make expenditure recommendations.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-103-302, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Deposit Into The State Treasury Of Certain Funds Received By Or On Behalf Of The State Of Mississippi Through A Negotiated Settlement For Economic Damages In Connection With The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill; To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Designated As The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund; To Provide That Monies In The Special Fund Shall Be Used By The Department Of Marine Resources, Upon Appropriation By The Legislature, Based Upon The Recommendation Of The Board Of Trustees Of The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund To Provide Assistance To Entities For The Purpose Of Promoting Ecological Habitat, Promoting Economic Development And Overall Community Benefit; To Create The Board Of Trustees Of The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund; To Provide For The Composition Of The Board Of Trustees; To Provide That The Board Of Trustees Of The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund Shall Review Applications For Assistance Under This Act And Make Recommendations For Assistance To The Department Of Marine Resources; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2587/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2587.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":920023,"bill_number":"SB2623","title":"Cooperatives; provide for the incorporation of.","description":"An Act To Provide For The Incorporation Of Cooperative Associations; To Provide The Powers And Duties Of Cooperatives; To Provide The Requisites For The Articles Of Association Of Cooperatives; To Provide For The Adoption Of Bylaws By Cooperatives; To Specify The Membership Of Cooperatives And The Requisites For Voting By Members; To Provide For The Organization Of Meetings And The Notification Of Members Of Meetings; To Provide For The Authorization To, Control And Use Of Stock By Cooperatives; To Provide For The Number, Election And Removal Of Directors; To Provide For The Meetings Of Directors; To Authorize Executive Committees; To Provide For The Officers Of Cooperatives; To Provide For The Compensation And Benefits To Directors, Officers And Employees Of A Cooperative; To Provide For The Liability Of Directors, Members, Stockholders And Patrons Of Cooperatives; To Provide The Manner In Which A Cooperative May Dispose Of Assets; To Provide Rules That Govern Contracts By Cooperatives; To Provide That The Directors Shall Determine And Distribute Net Assets At Least Once Annually; To Provide For Annual Reports; To Provide The Manner In Which Articles Of Association May Be Amended; To Provide The Manner In Which Cooperatives May Merge And Consolidate; To Provide The Manner In Which A Cooperative May Voluntarily Dissolve Itself; To Limit The Use Of The Term \"cooperative\" To Associations Organized Under This Act And To Provide Penalties For Improper Use Of Such Term; To Provide For Administrative Dissolution; To Amend Section 79-35-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2623/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2623.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":920032,"bill_number":"SB2563","title":"State agency regulations; automatic expiration of rules adopted under federal agreements.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-43-3.114, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That State Agency Regulations Adopted Under Federal Agreements Shall Expire On December 31, 2017, Unless Readopted Under The Mississippi Administrative Procedures Act And To Require Each Agency To Provide The Legislature With A List Of Each Regulation Scheduled To Expire; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2563/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2563.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":920038,"bill_number":"SB2568","title":"Probation and parole officers; limit number of cases that may be handled.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Limit To 100 The Number Of Cases That A Probation And Parole Officer May Handle At One Time; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2568/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2568.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":920045,"bill_number":"SB2579","title":"\"Mississippi Opportunity Scholarship Act of 2017\"; establish.","description":"An Act Entitled The \"mississippi Opportunity Scholarship Act Of 2017\"; To Provide Definitions; To Provide An Opportunity Scholarship Program Under Which Low-income And Middle-income Students In Persistently Lowest Achieving Schools And Any Student With A Disability May Use The State Payments To Their Home School District To Pay Tuition To Attend A Nonresident Public School Or A Participating Nonpublic School; To Provide For A Three-year Phase-in Of This Opportunity Scholarship Program; To Provide Standards For The Receipt And Calculation Of Such Scholarships; To Establish An Opportunity Scholarship Fund; To Provide For The Phased-in Reduction Of Adequate Education Fund Payments In Resident School Districts In The Amount Of Such Scholarship Payments; To Establish And Empower An Education Opportunity Board Within The State Department Of Education To Administer The Opportunity Scholarship Program; To Provide For An Optional Local Tuition Grant Program For Such Students; To Provide For A Middle-income Scholarship Program; To Prescribe Limitations And Require Annual Reporting; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2579/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2579.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":920049,"bill_number":"SB2619","title":"Youth court; parents may review the youth court records of the parent's child.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-261, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Parents May Review The Youth Court Records Of The Parent's Child; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2619/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2619.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":920054,"bill_number":"HB1102","title":"State entities; require to undertake certain steps before entering into agreements with the federal government.","description":"An Act To Require State Entities To Undertake Certain Steps Before Entering Into Agreements With The Federal Government; To Require State Entities To File The Proposed Agreement With The Secretary Of State; To Require The State Entity To Afford Persons A Notice And Comment Period Of At Least 25 Days After The Filing Of The Agreement; To Require The State Entity To Consult With The Appropriate Chairmen Of The Legislature; To Require The State Entity To File Certain Information About The Agreement After The Notice And Comment Period And The Entity's Consultation With The Legislature; To Require State Entities That Have Previously Entered Into Agreements With The Federal Government To Undertake The Same Steps; To Amend Sections 57-49-29, 33-15-25, 47-5-122, 51-8-55, 49-28-39, 37-33-213, 45-14-15, 69-1-315, 61-1-49, 19-5-203, 19-5-241, 57-49-27, 65-13-31, 49-28-25, 49-15-305, 37-33-167, 19-5-235, 33-15-205, 65-23-305, 51-4-15, 49-4-13, 37-33-21, 57-49-31, 59-7-203, 49-28-19, 73-63-17, 47-5-175, 49-5-111, 37-138-9, 49-2-13, 37-33-165, 37-33-61, 41-3-15, 45-14-25, 37-63-11, 57-39-9, 41-119-7, 19-3-103, 7-17-5, 57-15-5, 41-26-5, 51-8-31, 29-3-169, 49-2-9, 25-53-171, 33-15-11, 61-4-11, 49-17-17, 43-1-2, 37-155-9, 49-27-71, 41-95-5, 19-5-177, 41-13-35, 69-27-13, 29-15-17, 37-141-11, 43-1-31, 47-5-10, 53-7-19, 57-15-5, 65-23-227, 77-5-23, 77-5-231, 77-5-771 And 77-6-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1102/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1102.xml","sponsor":"Dana Criswell"},
{"bill_id":920070,"bill_number":"SB2640","title":"Inactive state boards, commissions and councils; abolish.","description":"An Act To Abolish Certain Inactive Boards, Commissions, Councils, Committees, Authorities, Task Forces And Panels; To Repeal Section 23-15-169.6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Task Force To Study Voting Systems That Comply With The Help America Vote Act Of 2002; To Repeal Section 27-104-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Commission On Public Procurement Codes; To Repeal Section 31-29-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Institute For Technology Development Oversight Committee; To Repeal Section 41-30-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prescribes The Duties Of The Advisory Committee On Alcohol Abuse And Alcoholism Of The Advisory Council On Comprehensive Health Planning Of The Office Of The Governor; To Repeal Section 41-67-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Wastewater Advisory Council; To Repeal Section 41-95-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Mississippi Health Finance Authority; To Repeal Section 41-95-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prescribes The Duties And Responsibilities Of The Mississippi Health Finance Board; To Repeal Sections 41-105-1 And 41-105-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establish And Prescribe Duties For The Healthcare Coordinating Council; To Repeal Section 43-33-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Housing Task Force; To Repeal Section 45-23-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes A Technical Advisory Committee Of Boiler And Pressure Vessel Safety; To Repeal Section 49-31-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Task Force On Recycling; To Repeal Section 57-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes An Advisory Council To The Department Of Economic Development; To Repeal Section 57-19-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Food Technology Advisory Board; To Repeal Section 61-4-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Mississippi Wayport Authority And A Mississippi Wayport Authority Advisory Council; To Repeal Section 69-1-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Council Of State Agencies On Agriculture; To Repeal Section 69-1-113, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Agricultural Marketing Advisory Task Force; To Repeal Section 49-19-403, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Institute For Forest Inventory Advisory Council; To Repeal Section 75-63-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Preneed Contracts Loss Recovery Association Board Of Directors; To Repeal Section 55-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Special Advisory Committee For The International Gardens Of Mississippi; To Repeal Section 55-3-48, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The State Parks Pilot Program Advisory Council; To Repeal Section 47-5-329, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Prison Industries Advisory Council; And To Repeal Section 43-27-119, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Joint Task Force To Research When Court Decisions Should Be Appealed; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2640/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2640.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":920079,"bill_number":"SB2631","title":"IHL; must allocate funding for nonresident students to student financial aid programs.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Funding Allocation Model Employed By The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning Must Weight Nonresident Completed Credit Hours Based On The Percentage Of Nonresident Enrollment At Each Institution; To Establish Appropriate Weighting For Nonresident Credit Hour Completion; To Provide That The Difference In Funds Between The Board's 2013 Performance Allocation Funding Allocation Model And The Model With Appropriate Weighting Shall Be Set Aside To Fund Grant Awards Under The Higher Education Legislative Plan Grant Program; To Amend Sections 37-101-15 And 37-106-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2631/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2631.xml","sponsor":"John Polk"},
{"bill_id":920082,"bill_number":"SB2616","title":"Dept. of Fin. & Admin.; include condition of roofs at universities, community/junior colleges in capital needs report.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-11-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Finance And Administration To Include In Its Annual Study Of Capital Needs The Condition And Rating Of All Roofs At Each University, Community College And Junior College; To Provide That Each Roof Must Be Inspected Every Three Years; To Provide That Any Request For New Construction Shall Also Identify Sources Of Nonstate Funds To Support Such Project As Well As Proposed Sources Of Funds For Future Operating, Repair And Renovation Costs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2616/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2616.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":920095,"bill_number":"SB2591","title":"SLRP; authorize current members to opt out and close for persons first elected after July 1, 2017.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-11-305, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Grant All Persons Who Are Contributing Members Of The Supplemental Legislative Retirement Plan On July 1, 2017, A One-time Option To Withdraw From Membership In The Plan; To Provide That Upon Exercising This Option The Contributions To The Plan By The Member Shall Cease And The Person's Accumulated Contributions To The Plan Shall Be Paid To Him Or Her; To Provide That This Option Must Be Exercised Before September 1, 2017; To Provide That Persons Who Are Elected As Members Of The State Legislature Or President Of The Senate For Terms Beginning After July 1, 2017, And Who Previously Served As Members Of The Legislature Or President Of The Senate But Were Not A Member Of The State Legislature On July 1, 2017, Shall Have The Option Of Withdrawing From Membership In The Supplemental Legislative Retirement Plan; To Provide That The Person's Accumulated Contributions To The Plan Shall Be Paid To Him Or Her; To Provide That Once Exercised, This Option Shall Be Permanent; To Provide That All Persons Who Become Members Of The State Legislature For The First Time After July 1,2017, And The Persons Who Become The President Of The Senate For The First Time After July 1, 2017, Shall Not Become Members Of The Supplemental Legislative Retirement Plan; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2591/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2591.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":920099,"bill_number":"SB2580","title":"Student transfer from school or school district which has lost accreditation; provide for mandatory transfer.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-17-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Parent Or Legal Guardian Of A School-age Child Who Is Enrolled In A School Or School District Whose Accreditation Has Been Withdrawn May File A Petition To An Accredited School District Of The Parent Or Legal Guardian's Choice Who Shall Grant The Transfer On A Space-available Basis; To Amend Sections 37-15-29, And 37-15-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Transfer Of Students In Conformity Thereto Upon The Petition Of The Parent Or Guardian Of Such Student; To Provide That Transportation Of Such Student To The Transferee School Shall Be The Responsibility Of The Parent Or Guardian Unless The School District Agrees To Provide Transportation; To Amend Section 37-151-93, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No School District Accepting Any Transfer Student Shall Charge The Student Any Tuition Fees; To Amend Sections 37-15-13 And 37-15-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2580/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2580.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":920116,"bill_number":"SB2632","title":"Lobbying; contract lobbyist not to be compensated with public funds.","description":"An Act To Create Section 5-8-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Certain Terms And To Prohibit State Agencies From Expending Public Funds To Pay Contract Lobbyists; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2632/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2632.xml","sponsor":"John Polk"},
{"bill_id":920129,"bill_number":"SB2573","title":"Juvenile offenders; provide alternative sentencing options.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Alternative Sentencing Options For Juvenile Offenders In Certain Murder Convictions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2573/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2573.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":920132,"bill_number":"SB2648","title":"Highways; person may cross a public road or highway on an all-terrain vehicle.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-31-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Person On An All-terrain Vehicle To Cross Public Roads And Highways In This State; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2648/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2648.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":920147,"bill_number":"SB2578","title":"Unfair Cigarette Sales Law; repeal.","description":"An Act To Repeal Sections 75-23-1 Through 75-23-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Unfair Cigarette Sales Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2578/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2578.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":920153,"bill_number":"SB2596","title":"Hospice licensure; authorize State Department to issue licenses to certain applicants.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-85-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State Department Of Health To Issue Hospice Licenses To Certain Applicants; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2596/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2596.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":920175,"bill_number":"SB2565","title":"Durable legal relative guardianship; provide alternative for abused and neglected children.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enact Definitions In The Youth Court Act Concerning Fictive Kin And Durable Legal Relative Guardianship; To Amend Section 43-21-609, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Durable Legal Relative Guardianship Alternative; To Amend Section 43-21-613, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2565/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2565.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":920186,"bill_number":"SB2597","title":"Mississippi stroke system of care and STEMI system of care; authorize State Department of Health to designate and adopt standards.","description":"An Act Relating To The Mississippi Stroke System Of Care And Stemi System Of Care; Defining And Requiring Emergency Medical Services Training And Transport Protocol Plans For Stemi Patients And Acute Stroke Patients In Accordance With American Heart Association Criteria; To Authorize And Direct The State Department Of Health To Identify And Recognize Stemi And Multilevel Stroke Centers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2597/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2597.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":920201,"bill_number":"SB2599","title":"Workers' compensation claims; may be made by persons 18 and older.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 71-3-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Anyone Who Has Attained The Age Of 18 May Receive Their Own Compensation And Make Decisions Regarding Their Case Under The Workers' Compensation Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2599/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2599.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":920209,"bill_number":"SB2562","title":"Abortion; prohibit an abortion of an unborn human individual with a detectable heartbeat.","description":"An Act To Codify New Section 41-41-34.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit An Abortion Of An Unborn Human Individual With A Detectable Fetal Heartbeat Except When A Medical Emergency Necessitates; To Authorize And Direct The State Board Of Health To Promulgate Regulations For The Appropriate Methods Of Performing An Examination For The Presence Of A Fetal Heartbeat; To Amend Section 73-25-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Physician Performing An Abortion On A Pregnant Woman Before Determining If The Unborn Human Individual Has A Detectable Fetal Heartbeat Is Subject To License Revocation Or Disciplinary Action; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2562/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2562.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":920214,"bill_number":"SB2574","title":"Mississippi Education Savings Scholarship Accounts Program; establish.","description":"An Act To Establish A Mississippi Education Savings Scholarship Accounts Program To Be Administered By The State Department Of Education; To Define Eligibility For The Program; To Provide That Participating Families Receive 90% Of The Base Student Cost Allocation Under The Mississippi Adequate Education Formula; To Prescribe The Authorized Educational Expenditures For Education Savings Scholarship Account Funds Which Shall Include Private School Tuition, Books Online Learning Programs And Postsecondary Expenses; To Provide For The Transfer Of Adequate Education Funds By The State Department Of Education To The State Treasurer To Be Deposited Into Individual Student Education Savings Scholarship Accounts And To Establish Funds For That Purpose; To Provide For The Transfer Of A Pro Rata Amount Of Local School District Taxes Into Individual Student Education Savings Scholarship Accounts By The Local School District; To Amend Sections 37-13-91 And 27-7-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2574/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2574.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":920231,"bill_number":"SB2572","title":"Inactive state boards, commissions and councils; abolish.","description":"An Act To Abolish Certain Inactive Boards, Commissions, Councils, Committees, Authorities, Task Forces And Panels; To Repeal Section 23-15-169.6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Task Force To Study Voting Systems That Comply With The Help America Vote Act Of 2002; To Repeal Section 27-104-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Commission On Public Procurement Codes; To Repeal Section 31-29-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Institute For Technology Development Oversight Committee; To Repeal Section 41-30-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prescribes The Duties Of The Advisory Committee On Alcohol Abuse And Alcoholism Of The Advisory Council On Comprehensive Health Planning Of The Office Of The Governor; To Repeal Section 41-95-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Mississippi Health Finance Authority; To Repeal Section 41-95-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prescribes The Duties And Responsibilities Of The Mississippi Health Finance Board; To Repeal Sections 41-105-1 And 41-105-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establish And Prescribe Duties For The Healthcare Coordinating Council; To Repeal Section 43-33-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Housing Task Force; To Repeal Section 45-23-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes A Technical Advisory Committee Of Boiler And Pressure Vessel Safety; To Repeal Section 49-31-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Task Force On Recycling; To Repeal Section 57-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes An Advisory Council To The Department Of Economic Development; To Repeal Section 57-19-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Food Technology Advisory Board; To Repeal Section 61-4-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Mississippi Wayport Authority And A Mississippi Wayport Authority Advisory Council; To Repeal Section 69-1-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Council Of State Agencies On Agriculture; To Repeal Section 69-1-113, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Agricultural Marketing Advisory Task Force; To Repeal Sections 5-3-27, 5-3-29, 5-3-31, 45-19-51, 45-19-53, 45-19-55, 45-19-7, 45-19-59, 45-19-61, 45-19-63 And 45-19-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorize An Investigation Of Un-american Activities In The State, Empower The Secretary Of State To Investigate Subversive Groups, Empower The Secretary Of State To Require A List Of Officers And Members Of Subversive Groups, Provide A Criminal Penalty For Failure To Comply, Direct District Attorneys To Enforce This Law And Direct The Attorney General To Seek An Injunction To Dissolve Such Subversive Groups; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2572/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2572.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":920236,"bill_number":"SB2557","title":"Light wine and beer; retailer whose dealership is at a distillery may keep certain distilled spirits on the premises.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-3-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Retail Dealer Of Light Wine Or Beer Who Is Also The Holder Of A Manufacturer's Permit, Class 1, Distiller And/or Rectifier's Permit, Who Does Not Hold An On-premises Permit Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law And Whose Retail Dealership Is On The Premises Of The Distillery, May Keep And Store Distilled Spirits Manufactured At The Distillery On The Premises Of The Distillery If The Distilled Spirits Are Kept At A Location Separate From The Area In Which Retail Sales Of Light Wine Or Beer Occur; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2557/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2557.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":920245,"bill_number":"SB2589","title":"Government self-insurance programs; authorize Commissioner of Insurance to conduct examinations of.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 11-46-20, 19-7-7 And 37-7-303, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Commissioner Of Insurance To Conduct An Examination Of Certain Self-insurance Programs Providing Coverage To Governmental Entities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2589/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2589.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":920263,"bill_number":"SB2625","title":"Deposit of state agency special funds into the State General Fund; make technical amendments.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-104-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize State Agencies To Charge Each Other For Services If Federal Grants, Pass-through Funds, Cost Allocation Charges, Surplus Property Charges Or Project Fees Are Involved; To Amend Section 27-104-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Certain Special Funds Shall Be Exempt From The Requirement That All Special Funds Are To Be Deposited Into The State General Fund; To Amend Sections 7-3-59, 23-15-169.7, 23-15-5 And 79-29-1203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The End Of Year Balance Of The Help Mississippi Vote Fund And The Elections Support Fund Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund And The Program Shall Be Administered From Appropriations From The State General Fund; To Amend Section 7-5-305, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Insurance Integrity Enforcement Fund Program Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Sections 9-11-35 And 21-23-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Mississippi Department Of Revenue Shall Administer The Justice Court Collections Payment Program And The Municipal Court Collections Payment Program; To Delete The Justice Court Collections Special Fund; To Delete The Municipal Court Collections Special Fund; To Amend Section 11-46-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Tort Claims Board Shall Be Exempt From The Requirement That Special Funds Are To Be Deposited Into The State General Fund And From The Prohibition Against Charging Fees; To Amend Sections 25-31-41 And 99-19-72, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The District Attorneys Operation Fund Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund And The Expenses Of The District Attorneys Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund; To Amend Sections 27-19-99 And 27-19-155, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That License Plates And Decal Fees Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund; To Amend Section 27-19-179, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Department Of Revenue License Tag Acquisition Fund Program Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 27-104-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Revenue From The Statewide Cost Allocation (swca) Plan Shall Only Be Used By The Department Of Finance And Administration For The Maintenance Of State-owned Property; To Amend Section 29-1-95, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Proceeds From Tax Sales In The Land Records Maintenance Fund Administered By The Secretary Of State Used To Pay Taxes Due To Local Governmental Entities Shall Be Exempt From The Requirement That All Special Funds Are To Be Deposited Into The State General Fund; To Amend Section 29-1-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Effective July 1, 2017, Public Trust Tidelands Leases Shall Be Negotiated By The Executive Director Of The Mississippi Department Of Marine Resources And Executed By The President Of The Board Of Supervisors Of The County In Which The Tidelands Is Located And The Secretary Of State May Assist In The Management Of Such Lands On Request; To Amend Section 29-15-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Public Trust Tidelands Fund Shall Be Administered By The Mississippi Commission On Marine Resources To Be Expended On The Mississippi Gulf Coast As Provided By Law; To Amend Section 29-15-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Transfer The Public Trust Tidelands Assessment Fund To The Public Trust Tidelands Fund; To Amend Sections 37-26-3 And 37-26-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The State Court Education Fund And The State Prosecutor Education Fund And The State Court Constituents Fund And The State Court Security Systems Fund Programs Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 37-26-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Children's Advocacy Centers Fund Program Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 43-19-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Legal Division Of The Child Support Unit Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer And To Delete Reference To Certain Trust Funds; To Amend Section 43-47-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Vulnerable Persons Unit Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 45-2-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Law Enforcement Officers And Firefighters Disabilities Benefits Fund Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 45-6-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Motorcycle Officers Training Program Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 53-1-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Emergency Plugging Program And The Oil And Gas Conservation Fund Program Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 27-103-303, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Individual Project Cap On Expenditures From The Capital Expense Fund; To Amend Section 71-3-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Year-end Balance Of The Second Injury Fund Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund; To Amend Sections 73-31-7, 73-75-11 And 73-75-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Effective July 1, 2018, The Mississippi Autism Board Be Assigned To The State Board Of Psychology For Administrative Support, And To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Behavior Analyst Licensure Law Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 75-57-119, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Propane Education And Research Fund Shall Be Diverted Into The State General Fund And The Program Shall Be Administered By Appropriation From The State General Fund; To Amend Section 75-63-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Preneed Contracts Loss Recovery Fund Shall Be Exempt From The Requirement That Special Funds Be Diverted Into The State General Fund And To Provide That No Such Funds May Be Used In The Administration Of This Program; To Amend Section 77-1-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Public Service Commission Regulation Fund Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 77-3-87, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Amount Of The Public Utilities Regulatory Assessment Shall Not Exceed The Total Legislative Appropriation And That The Proceeds Of Such Assessment Shall Be Deposited Into The State Treasury For The Credit Of The General Fund; To Amend Section 77-3-721, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Mississippi Telephone Solicitation Regulation Fund Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 93-21-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Domestic Violence Division Of The Office Of Attorney General Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 97-3-54.8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Relief For Victims Of Human Trafficking Fund Program Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 97-33-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Charitable Bingo Fund Shall Be Diverted Into The State General Fund And The Charitable Bingo Law Shall Be Administered By Appropriation From The State General Fund; To Amend Section 97-45-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Attorney General's Cyber Crime Central Special Fund Program Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 99-41-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Crime Victims Compensation Fund Program Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Chapter 25, Laws Of 2016 (senate Bill No. 2916), To Revise The Appropriation To The Office Of Secretary Of State For Fiscal Year 2017; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2625/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2625.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":920269,"bill_number":"SB2592","title":"State flag; require display if the United States Flag is also displayed at all public buildings and provide penalties.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 3-3-15 And 37-13-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Flag To Be Displayed If The United States Flag Is Displayed From All Public Buildings Owned Or Leased By A Public University, College Or School District; To Provide A Statutory Penalty Against The Agency Head, University President Or School District Superintendent For Any State Agency, University, College Or School District That Does Not Display The State Flag And United States Flag; To Authorize Any Mississippi Citizen To Seek An Injunction To Enforce This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2592/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2592.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":920274,"bill_number":"SB2638","title":"Transportation network companies; regulate taxis.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 77-8-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Municipalities To Impose Similar Taxes, Fees, Licenses And Insurance Requirements On Transportation Network Companies That Are Imposed On Taxi Companies; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2638/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2638.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":920279,"bill_number":"SB2569","title":"Federal MOU/MOE or contract agreements; require publication by state agencies.","description":"An Act To Codify Section 25-43-4.101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Certain Publication And Notice Requirements For State Agencies Prior To Entering Into Any Federal Memorandum Of Understanding (mou), Maintenance Of Effort (moe) Or Federal Contract Agreements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2569/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2569.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":920290,"bill_number":"SB2584","title":"Abortion; prohibit an abortion of an unborn human individual with a detectable heartbeat.","description":"An Act To Codify New Section 41-41-34.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit An Abortion Of An Unborn Human Individual With A Detectable Fetal Heartbeat Except When A Medical Emergency Necessitates; To Authorize And Direct The State Board Of Health To Promulgate Regulations For The Appropriate Methods Of Performing An Examination For The Presence Of A Fetal Heartbeat; To Amend Section 73-25-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Physician Performing An Abortion On A Pregnant Woman Before Determining If The Unborn Human Individual Has A Detectable Fetal Heartbeat Is Subject To License Revocation Or Disciplinary Action; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2584/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2584.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":920294,"bill_number":"SB2629","title":"Nonpublic schools accredited by certain agencies; authorize students to transfer course credit and grades.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-17-7 And 37-15-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Grades And Coursework Completed By Elementary And Secondary Students Attending Nonpublic Schools Accredited By Certain Recognized Accrediting Agencies Shall Be Accepted For Credit At Any Mississippi Public School, Mississippi Community Or Junior College Or Mississippi Public University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2629/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2629.xml","sponsor":"Jennifer Branning"},
{"bill_id":920310,"bill_number":"SB2639","title":"Quitman County property; authorize transfer of certain parcel of to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Marks.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Mississippi Transportation Commission To Transfer And Convey A Certain Parcel Of Property Located In Quitman County, Mississippi, To The Mayor And The Board Of Aldermen Of The City Of Marks; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2639/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2639.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":920320,"bill_number":"SB2556","title":"Authorize distillers; to purchase their product from the state and sell product.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Issuance Of Distiller's Package Retailer's Permits; To Provide That A Distiller's Package Retailer's Permit Shall Authorize The Holder Of A Manufacturer's Permit, Class 1, Distiller's And/or Rectifier's Permit, To Operate A Package Store On The Premises Of The Licensed Distillery Exclusively For The Sale At Retail In Original Sealed And Unopened Packages Of Alcoholic Beverages Distilled At Such Distillery; To Provide That The Alcoholic Beverages Sold At Such A Package Store Shall Not Be Consumed On The Premises Where Sold; To Provide That Alcoholic Beverages Shall Not Be Sold In Any Package Or Container Containing Less Than 50 Milliliters By Liquid Measure; To Make It Clear That The Holder Of A Manufacturer's Permit, Class 1, Distiller's And/or Rectifier's, May Also Hold A Distiller's Package Retailer's Permit; To Amend Section 27-71-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Annual Privilege License Tax Levied For Distiller's Package Retailer's Permits; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2556/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2556.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":920325,"bill_number":"HB1104","title":"Advertisements for competitive bids; require to be posted on the procurement portal website.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Under The Public Purchasing Laws That Agencies And Governing Authorities Post Advertisements For Competitive Bids On The Procurement Portal Established And Maintained By The Department Of Finance And Administration For Two Consecutive Weeks; To Provide That The Agencies And Governing Authorities May Also Advertise Once Each Week For Two Consecutive Weeks In A Regular Newspaper Published Or Having General Circulation In The County Or Municipality In Which The Agency Or Governing Authority Is Located; To Amend Section 31-7-13.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Section 31-7-13.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Construction Manager At Risk Method Of Project Delivery, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1104/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1104.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":920331,"bill_number":"SB2608","title":"Student absences for school activities; shall be counted for average daily attendance funding purposes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Certain Approved Student Absences For School Activities Shall Be Counted For Average Daily Attendance Funding Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2608/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2608.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":920337,"bill_number":"SB2643","title":"Agency Accountability Review Act of 2017; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"agency Accountability Review Act Of 2017\"; To Require The Peer Committee To Establish An Accountability Review Schedule Designating A Certain Number Of Agencies To Be Reviewed Every Year, Beginning In 2018, With Every State Agency To Be Reviewed Once Every 10 Years; To Require Peer Committee To Submit A Report With Recommendations; To Provide For The Scope Of Review And The Content Of The Report; To Require Agencies To Submit Certain Information To Peer Before The Review; To Provide Exemptions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2643/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2643.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":920346,"bill_number":"HB1105","title":"Public purchasing laws; revise methods used to let certain contracts.","description":"An Act To Revise The Provisions That Govern Any Procurements Contracted For By Each State Agency Or Governing Authority; To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration To Adopt Any Necessary Rules And Regulations To Implement This Act; To Provide Definitions; To Provide That All Purchasing Agency Contracts Shall Be Awarded By Competitive Sealed Bidding, Competitive Sealed Proposals, Small Purchases, Sole Source Procurement, Emergency Procurements Or Architectural And Engineering Services; To Provide Explanations Of Each Of The Methods Of Procurement; To Provide That Design-bid-build, Operations And Maintenance, Design-build, Design-build-operate-maintain And Design-build-finance-operate-maintain Methods Project Delivery Methods Shall Be Authorized For Procurements Relating To The Design, Construction, Routine Operation, Routine Repair And Routine Maintenance Of Infrastructure Facilities And Services; To Bring Forward Sections 25-9-120, 31-7-7, 31-7-9, 31-7-10, 31-7-11, 31-7-12, 31-7-13.1, 31-7-13.2, 31-7-14, 31-7-15, 31-7-21, 31-7-23, 31-7-47, 31-7-49, 31-7-55, 31-7-57, 31-7-73, 31-7-101, 31-7-103, 31-7-105, 31-7-107, 31-7-115, 31-7-119, 31-7-303, 31-7-305, 25-15-11, 25-53-5, 37-39-17, 37-41-101, 63-11-47, 65-1-85 And 93-9-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Sections 31-7-1, 31-7-13, 31-7-14.1, 31-7-18 And 45-3-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Some Minor, Nonsubstantive Changes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1105/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1105.xml","sponsor":"Jay Hughes"},
{"bill_id":920355,"bill_number":"SB2613","title":"Light wine or beer; authorize small craft breweries to sell light wine or beer they produce on the premises of the brewery.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 67-3-48, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Small Craft Breweries Located In Mississippi That Produce Not More Than 60,000 Barrels Of Light Wine Or Beer Annually To Sell On The Premises Of The Brewery Light Wine Or Beer Produced At Such Brewery For Consumption On Or Off The Premises Of The Brewery; To Amend Section 67-3-22, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Beer Production Limits That Apply To Brewpubs And To Authorize Brewpubs To Sell Light Wine Or Beer Produced At The Brewpub For Consumption Off The Premises Of The Brewpub In Certain Containers; To Amend Sections 67-3-3, 67-3-53, 67-3-55 And 67-3-69, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Amend Sections 27-71-301, 27-71-307, 27-71-311 And 27-71-331, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Impose An Excise Or Privilege Tax On Light Wine Or Beer Provided By Small Craft Breweries For Retail Sale By Such Breweries And Upon Beer Provided For Tasting Or Sampling; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2613/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2613.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":920359,"bill_number":"SB2559","title":"Homestead exemption; require annual application for and full reimbursement to local governments for tax loss.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-33-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Homestead Exemption To Be Applied For Annually; To Require The Date Of Birth Of The Owner And, If The Owner Is Married, The Date Or Birth Of His Or Her Spouse To Be Included In The Application For Homestead Exemption; To Amend Section 27-33-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Amount Of Reimbursement Of Homestead Exemption Revenue Losses For Counties And School Districts Shall Be The Full Amount Of Homestead Exemption Allowed For Each Applicant; To Amend Section 27-33-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2559/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2559.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":920365,"bill_number":"SB2575","title":"\"Mississippi Educational Improvement Tax Credit Act of 2017\"; establish.","description":"An Act Entitled The \"mississippi Education Improvement Tax Credit Act Of 2017\"; To Establish An Educational Improvement Tax Credit (eitc) Program Administered By The Mississippi Development Authority To Provide Financial Assistance To Low- And Middle-income Families Seeking Educational Options For Their Children; To Authorize The Income Tax Credit For Business Firms Making Contributions To Qualified Educational Scholarship Organizations Or Educational Improvement Organizations And To Provide Standards And Limitations For Such Contributions; To Provide That The Scholarships Received By An Eligible Student From A Scholarship Organization Are Deductible As An Adjustment To Gross Income; To Amend Section 27-7-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2575/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2575.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":920374,"bill_number":"SB2636","title":"Vaccination required for school attendance; authorize exemption upon objection of parent on parental or philosophical grounds.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-23-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Child Will Be Exempt From The Requirement To Have Any Specific Vaccination In Order To Attend A School If The Child's Parent Or Guardian Submits To The School A Letter Or Affidavit That Documents Which Required Vaccinations Have Been Given, And Which Vaccinations Have Not Been Given On The Basis That They Are Contrary To His Or Her Philosophical Or Religious Beliefs; To Prescribe The Content To Be Included In The Letter Or Affidavit Submitted To The School District Or School Of Enrollment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2636/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2636.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":920379,"bill_number":"SB2634","title":"BP Settlement Funds; transfer into Gulf Coast New Restoration Reserve Fund.","description":"An Act To Create The Gulf Coast Restoration Reserve Fund In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Funding Projects Primarily Benefiting The Mississippi Gulf Coast From Funds Paid To The State For Economic Damages In Connection With The 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill; To Provide For The Transfer Of Such Funds From The Budget Contingency Fund; To Amend Section 27-103-302, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2634/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2634.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":920384,"bill_number":"SB2612","title":"Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; revise provisions regarding leisure and recreation districts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"municipality\" To Include The Cities Of Natchez, Laurel, Clinton, Cleveland, Vicksburg, Ridgeland, Brandon, Flowood And Clarksdale Under The Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of Certain Municipalities To Establish Leisure And Recreation Districts Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; To Revise The Areas In Which The City Of Jackson May Establish Leisure And Recreation Districts; To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Madison County To Create Leisure And Recreation Districts In Certain Areas Of The County Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; To Authorize Lee County To Establish One Or More Leisure And Recreation Districts Within The County; To Authorize Rankin County To Establish One Or More Leisure And Recreation Districts Within The County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2612/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2612.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":920389,"bill_number":"SB2600","title":"Dog and cat abuse; conform reporting to FBI guidelines.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-41-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A First-offense Felony Of Aggravated Abuse Of A Dog Or Cat; To Enact Definitions; To Limit The Number Of Counts That Can Be Charged Arising From A Single Incident; To Require That Reporting Of All Offenses Against Dogs Or Cats Will Conform To Fbi Reporting Guidelines; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2600/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2600.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":920393,"bill_number":"SB2595","title":"MDEQ building; rename as the \"Patrick Alan Nunnelee Building.\"","description":"An Act To Rename The Mississippi Department Of Environmental Quality Building In Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, The \"patrick Alan Nunnelee Building\"; To Require The Department Of Finance And Administration In Conjunction With The Mississippi Department Of Environmental Quality To Erect The Proper Lettering Or Signage On The Outdoor Facade Of The Building Displaying The Official Name As The \"patrick Alan Nunnelee Building\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2595/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2595.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":920412,"bill_number":"HB1117","title":"State agency advertising procurements; require approval by Personal Service Contract Review Board.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-9-120, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Personal Service Contract Review Board To Establish Standards For The Review And Approval Of All State Agency Advertising Procurements And Contracts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1117/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1117.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":920417,"bill_number":"SB2641","title":"Lobbying; contract lobbyist not to be compensated with state funds.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 5-8-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That State-appropriated Funds May Not Be Used To Compensate A Contract Lobbyist; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2641/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2641.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":920422,"bill_number":"SB2604","title":"Property and casualty insurance; allow expense depreciation.","description":"An Act To Provide That Expense Depreciation May Be Included In An Insurance Policy Covering Damaged Property If Notice Is Provided Within The Policy In A Form Approved By The Commissioner Of Insurance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2604/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2604.xml","sponsor":"Videt Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":920426,"bill_number":"SB2628","title":"Court reporter; may be hired to record court proceeding.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-13-32, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Authority To Cause A Proceeding To Be Recorded Where An Official Court Reporter Is Not Provided; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2628/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2628.xml","sponsor":"Jennifer Branning"},
{"bill_id":920432,"bill_number":"SB2611","title":"Mississippi Arts Commission; abolish and transfer power, duties and assets to Mississippi Development Authority.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 39-11-1, 39-11-3, 39-11-7, 39-11-9, 39-11-11 And 39-11-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Transfer The Duties, Responsibilities, Authority, Power, Assets, Liabilities, Contractual Rights And Obligations, Property Rights And Employees Of The Mississippi Arts Commission To The Mississippi Development Authority; To Create The Mississippi Arts Advisory Council And Provide For Its Membership And Duties; To Amend Sections 39-27-1, 39-32-1, 39-33-1 And 57-11-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Repeal Section 39-7-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Mississippi Arts Commission To Employ An Executive Director And Other Officers, Experts And Employees, And Fix Their Salaries; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2611/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2611.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":920441,"bill_number":"HB1111","title":"Staffing services; prohibit the use of by state agencies, school districts and political subdivision for hiring of employees.","description":"An Act Prohibit State Agencies, School Districts And Political Subdivisions From Using Staffing Services To Hire Any New Full-time Or Part-time Employees; To Provide The Process For State Agencies, School Districts And Political Subdivisions To Hire New Full-time And Part-time Employees; To Bring Forward Sections 37-9-3, 37-9-7 And 37-9-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1111/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1111.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":920446,"bill_number":"HB1137","title":"Lobbyists; prohibit from being hired by agencies for which more than 40% of its funding consists of state funds.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Any Executive Agency For Which More Than Forty Percent Of Its Funding Consists Of State Funds From Hiring A Lobbyist To Lobby The Legislature On Its Behalf; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1137/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1137.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":920451,"bill_number":"SB2590","title":"Campaign funds; prohibit personal use of.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Personal Use Of Campaign Funds By Any Elected Official Or By Any Candidate For Public Office; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2590/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2590.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":920460,"bill_number":"HB1121","title":"DOC's evaluation of requests for proposals for canteen services; require interested third parties to have reasonable prices for services.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-109.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Criteria That The Department Of Corrections Utilizes When Evaluating Requests For Proposals From Interested Third Parties For Inmate Canteen Services; To Require That Such Criteria Include Pricing That Is Fair And Reasonable As Well As Comparable To Other States; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1121/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1121.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":920463,"bill_number":"SB2621","title":"Habitual offender; revise sentencing.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Habitual Offender Sentencing; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2621/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2621.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":920470,"bill_number":"SB2588","title":"Termite inspections; clarify inspector's duty to client.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 69-19-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Qualifications Of Persons Authorized To Issue A Wood-destroying Insect Inspection Report; To Create New Section 69-19-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify The Contents Of The Report, Provide For Warranty Of The Report Contents, And Provide For Civil Liability Therefor; To Create New Section 69-19-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify Remedies; To Create New Section 69-19-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Transfer Of Liabilities Concurrent With A Transfer Of Assets; To Amend Section 69-19-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2588/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2588.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":920476,"bill_number":"SB2652","title":"Sentencing; court may consider mental health issues.","description":"An Act To Provide That Any Circuit Or County Court May Utilize The Mental Health Records Of A Defendant For A Sentencing Hearing; To Provide A Definition For Mental Health Records; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2652/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2652.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":920482,"bill_number":"SB2567","title":"\"Mississippi Health Agency Reorganization Act of 2017\"; enact.","description":"An Act Entitled The \"mississippi Health Agency Reorganization Act Of 2017\"; To Provide That The Mississippi Department Of Mental Health Shall Be Under The Policy Direction Of The Governor; To Provide That The Executive Director Of The Mississippi Department Of Mental Health Shall Be Appointed By And Serve At The Will And Pleasure Of The Governor And To Provide That The Executive Director Shall Establish The Organizational Structure Of The Department; To Provide That The State Board Of Mental Health Shall Be An Advisory Board To The Department; To Amend Sections 41-4-1, 41-4-3, 41-4-5, 41-4-7, 41-4-9 And 41-4-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; To Provide That The Mississippi State Department Of Health Shall Be Under The Policy Direction Of The Governor; To Provide That The Executive Director Of The Mississippi State Department Of Health Shall Be Appointed By And Serve At The Will And Pleasure Of The Governor And To Provide That The Executive Director Shall Establish The Organizational Structure Of The Department; To Provide That The State Board Of Health Shall Be An Advisory Board To The Department; To Amend Sections 41-3-1.1, 41-3-3, 41-3-4, 41-3-5.1, 41-3-6, 41-3-15, 41-3-17, 41-3-18, 41-3-19, 41-3-20, 41-3-21, 41-3-51 And 41-3-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; To Provide That The State Department Of Rehabilitation Services Shall Be Under The Policy Direction Of The Governor; To Provide That The Executive Director Of The State Department Of Rehabilitation Services Shall Be Appointed By And Serve At The Will And Pleasure Of The Governor And To Provide That The Executive Director Shall Establish The Organizational Structure Of The Department; To Provide That The State Board Of Rehabilitation Services Shall Be An Advisory Board To The Department; To Amend Sections 37-33-151, 37-33-153, 37-33-155, 37-33-157, 37-33-159, 37-33-161, 37-33-163, 37-33-201, 37-33-205, 37-33-207 And 37-33-253, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; To Amend Sections 43-13-105, 43-13-107, 43-13-109, 43-13-111, 43-13-113, 43-13-116 And 43-13-121, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Change The Name Of The Division Of Medicaid In The Office Of Governor To The \"department\" Of Medicaid In The Office Of Governor And To Provide For The Qualifications For The Executive Director Of The Department Of Medicaid; To Amend Section 25-9-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Employee Positions Affected By This Reorganization From The Regulations Of The State Personnel Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2567/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2567.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":920487,"bill_number":"HB1134","title":"Youth returning from certain out-of-home placement and youth who commit certain offenses during certain period; provide certain placement of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-92, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit School Districts From Automatically Placing A Child Into An Alternative School When The Child Is Returning From Out-of-home Placement From The Juvenile Justice System; To Prohibit School Districts From Placing A Child Into Alternative School For An Offense That The Child Committed During The Summer Months Between School Terms While The Child Was Not Enrolled In School; To Amend Sections 37-7-301 And 43-21-621, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1134/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1134.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":920494,"bill_number":"SB2618","title":"Fire insurance rating systems; require certain standard for classification of property located outside a municipality.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-2-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Property Located Outside A Municipality Shall Be Classified With The Same Fire Grading Classification As Property In The Fire Station District That Has The Closest Geographic Location; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2618/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2618.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":920501,"bill_number":"HB1109","title":"Requests for proposals; provide standards for state agencies to follow regarding.","description":"An Act To Create Standards For Procurements By The Solicitation Of Requests For Proposals Or Requests For Qualifications; To Provide That The Standards Shall Apply To Procurements By State Agencies Of Commodities, Supplies, Equipment, Construction, Technology, Personal And Professional Services, Any Type Of State Agency Purchased Employee Benefits And State Agency Purchased Supplemental Insurance And Cafeteria Plans; To Provide The Factors That Must Be Considered When Determining To Use A Request For Proposals Or Requests For Qualifications; To Provide The Content To Include In A Request For Proposals Or Requests For Qualifications; To Provide The Requirements Of Pre-proposal Conferences; To Provide The Method To Properly Draft A Request For Proposals Or Request For Qualifications; To Provide The Evaluation Factors To Use When Reviewing A Request For Proposals Or Requests For Qualifications; To Provide The Qualifications Of The Evaluation Committee That Will Evaluate Each Submitted Proposal Or Qualification; To Provide The Guidelines For Discussions Once Proposals Or Qualifications Have Been Submitted; To Provide For The Content To Be Included In The Best And Final Offer; To Amend Section 27-104-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reconstitute The Public Procurement Review Board; To Include The Powers And Duties Of The Personal Service Contract Review Board Under The Purview Of The Public Procurement Review Board; To Amend Section 25-9-120, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Abolish The Personal Service Contract Review Board; To Provide That The Powers, Duties And All Resources Of The Personal Service Contract Review Board Shall Be Transferred To The Public Procurement Review Board; To Amend Section 25-61-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Anyone Seeking A Protective Order For Certain Contract Information Otherwise Required To Be Public Under The Public Records Act To Post Notice Of The Petition And The Reasons For The Protective Order On The Mississippi Procurement Portal For A Minimum Of Seven Days Before Filing The Petition For The Protective Order In Chancery Court; To Amend Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Reverse Auctions To Be The Primary Method For Receiving Bids During The Competitive Bidding Process; To Require The Public Procurement Review Board To Approve A Purchasing Entity's Decision To Use A Method Other Than Reverse Auction For Soliciting Bids; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1109/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1109.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":920511,"bill_number":"SB2644","title":"Mental illness; commitment for certain persons with pending felony charges.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-21-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Prohibition That A Chancellor May Not Commit A Person Who Has Unresolved Felony Charges Pending; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2644/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2644.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":920516,"bill_number":"SB2564","title":"State buildings; rename the MDEQ Building on Amite Street as the \"Patrick Alan Nunnelee Building.\"","description":"An Act To Rename The Mississippi Department Of Environmental Quality Building In Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, The \"patrick Alan Nunnelee Building\"; To Require The Department Of Finance And Administration In Conjunction With The Mississippi Department Of Environmental Quality To Erect The Proper Lettering Or Signage On The Outdoor Facade Of The Building Displaying The Official Name As The \"patrick Alan Nunnelee Building\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2564/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2564.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":920520,"bill_number":"SB2593","title":"Common Core National Education Standards; State Board of Education shall replace with ELA Standards in 2017-2018 school year.","description":"An Act To Provide That Beginning With The 2017-2018 School Year The State Board Of Education Shall Replace The Common Core State Standards With The Ela Standards In Place In Several States; To Provide That The State Of Mississippi Shall Retain Sole Control Over The Development, Establishment And Revision Of Curriculum Standards; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2593/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2593.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":920525,"bill_number":"SB2622","title":"Equine riders; require helmet for certain minors on incremental basis.","description":"An Act To Greatly Improve The Safety Of Mississippi Child Horseback Riders By Requiring Them To Wear Approved Equestrian Safety Helmets When Riding Upon Certain Public Property; To Provide For Incremental Implementation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2622/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2622.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":920536,"bill_number":"SB2555","title":"Naloxone; authorize dispensing without a prescription.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 73-21-124, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Pharmacists To Dispense Naloxone Hydrochloride Without A Prescription; To Require The Pharmacy Board And The Medical Board To Promulgate Regulations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2555/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2555.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":920541,"bill_number":"SB2560","title":"Chancery clerks; revise filing fees charged for the recording of documents.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-7-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Filing Fees Charged By Chancery Clerks For The Recording Of Documents; To Amend Section 25-60-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2560/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2560.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":920546,"bill_number":"HB1130","title":"Public contracts; give preference to certain veteran-owned small businesses.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Department Of Finance And Administration, In Consultation With The State Veterans Affairs Board And The Mississippi Development Authority, May Determine Goals Regarding Service-connected Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Participation In State Contracts And Procurements; To Provide That In The Letting Of Public Contracts, Whenever All Things Stated In The Bids Are Substantially Equal With Regard To Quality And Service But Differ Only With Respect To Price, Preference May Be Given To Certified Service-connected Disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses If The Aggregate Of The Prices In Bids Received From A Certified Service-connected Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Is Not More Than 10% Greater Than The Aggregate Of The Prices In Bids Received From Other Bidders; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1130/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1130.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":920551,"bill_number":"HB1143","title":"Term Limits; enact for certain elected officials.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 5-1-1, 5-1-3, 7-3-3, 7-9-1, 7-7-202, 7-5-1, 69-1-3 And 83-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Has Served Two Consecutive Four-year Terms In The Mississippi House Of Representatives, Mississippi Senate, Office Of The Secretary Of State, State Treasurer, State Auditor, Attorney General, Commissioner Of Agriculture And Commerce And Commissioner Of Insurance Is Not Eligible To Serve Again In That Office Until One Full Term Has Intervened During Which The Person Did Not Serve In That Office; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1143/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1143.xml","sponsor":"Jay Hughes"},
{"bill_id":920566,"bill_number":"SB2601","title":"MS Credit Availability Act; authorize licensees to charge fees/costs for repossession and sale of collateral.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-67-619, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Licensees Under The Mississippi Credit Availability Act To Charge Fees And Costs Relating To The Repossession And Sale Of Collateral; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2601/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2601.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":920571,"bill_number":"SB2570","title":"Save the Rural Hospital Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Save The Rural Hospital Act; To Establish The Mississippi Rural Hospital Transition And Improvement Grant Program Under The Direction And Administration Of The State Department Of Health For The Purpose Of Making Grants To Mississippi Rural Hospitals To Incentivize The Implementation Of Plans And Methodologies That Will Increase Access To Health Care In The Community And Rural Hospital Sustainability; To Prescribe The Requirements For Participation In The Program And Provide Restrictions On The Use Of Grant Monies Received By Rural Hospitals Under The Program; To Provide For The Establishment Of An Advisory Council To Review And Make Recommendations To The Department On The Program And Awards Of Grants; To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Known As The Mississippi Rural Hospital Transition And Improvement Grant Program Fund, From Which Grants And Expenditures Authorized In Connection With The Program Shall Be Disbursed; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2570/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2570.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":920576,"bill_number":"SB2605","title":"Vision insurance; prohibit provider contracts from establishing or limiting fees for noncovered services.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Provider Contracts For Vision Services In Health And Vision Insurance Plans Or Vision Care Discount Plans From Establishing Or Limiting Fees For Noncovered Services; To Prohibit A Provider From Charging More For Services And Materials That Are Noncovered Services Under A Vision Plan Than His Usual And Customary Rate For Those Services And Materials; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2605/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2605.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":920580,"bill_number":"SB2633","title":"Autopsies; Medical Examiner may enter into contracts with medical schools to perform.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-61-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The State Medical Examiner May Enter Into Contracts With Accredited Medical Schools To Perform Certain Autopsies Under Certain Conditions; To Bring Forward Sections 41-61-55, 41-61-59, 41-61-61 And 41-61-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2633/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2633.xml","sponsor":"John Polk"},
{"bill_id":920586,"bill_number":"HB1142","title":"State Employee Capitol Complex Clinic Study committee; create.","description":"An Act To Create The State Employee Capitol Complex Clinic Study Committee For The Purpose Of Researching The Cost Savings And Auxiliary Benefits To The State And School Employees Health Insurance Plan; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1142/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1142.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":920594,"bill_number":"SB2647","title":"Agriculture; revise membership of the Mississippi Board of Animal Health and meeting date requirements.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 69-15-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Membership Of The Mississippi Board Of Animal Health; To Amend Section 69-15-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Meeting Date Requirements Of The Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2647/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2647.xml","sponsor":"Billy Hudson"},
{"bill_id":920600,"bill_number":"SB2558","title":"Public buildings; update and consolidate the list of under DFA's supervision and care.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 29-5-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Update And Consolidate The List Of Buildings Under The Department Of Finance And Administration's Supervision And Care; To Amend Sections 29-5-81 And 29-5-161, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2558/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2558.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":920605,"bill_number":"SB2602","title":"Gulf Coast Restoration Fund; establish board of trustees to make expenditure recommendations.","description":"An Act To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Designated As The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund; To Provide That Monies In The Special Fund Shall Be Used By The Department Of Marine Resources, Upon Appropriation By The Legislature, Based Upon The Recommendation Of The Board Of Trustees Of The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund To Provide Assistance To Entities For The Purpose Of Promoting Economic Development; To Create The Board Of Trustees Of The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund; To Provide For The Composition Of The Board Of Trustees; To Provide That The Board Of Trustees Of The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund Shall Review Applications For Assistance Under This Act And Make Recommendations For Assistance To The Department Of Marine Resources; To Bring Forward Section 27-103-302, Mississippi Code Of 1972; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2602/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2602.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":920613,"bill_number":"SB2586","title":"Income tax; authorize a deduction for certain retrofitting or upgrades to homes in Coastal Area of Mississippi.","description":"An Act To Provide An Income Tax Deduction For Certain Retrofitting Or Upgrades To Homes Located In The Coastal Area Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2586/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2586.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":920621,"bill_number":"SB2610","title":"Cannabidiol; clarify use in research of seizures and other medical conditions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-136, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Use Of Cannabidiol In Research Of Treatments For Seizures And Other Medical Conditions; To Amend Section 41-29-113, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Schedule I To The Requirements Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2610/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2610.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":920625,"bill_number":"HB1103","title":"Equal pay certificate; require certain businesses to have before contracting above $100,000.00 with agency or department of the state.","description":"An Act To Require Businesses That Have Twenty Or More Employees To Obtain An Equal Pay Certificate From The Department Of Finance And Administration Before Executing Any Contracts Over $100,000.00 With A Department Or Agency Of The State; To Provide The Standards A Business Must Meet Before Receiving An Equal Pay Certificate; To Provide That An Equal Pay Certificate May Be Suspended Or Revoked; To Provide That A Contract With A Business May Be Voided If The Business Does Not Have An Equal Pay Certificate; To Provide For Administrative Hearings If An Equal Pay Certificate Is Suspended Or Revoked Or If A Contract Is Voided Because A Business Does Not Have An Equal Pay Certificate; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1103/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1103.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":920630,"bill_number":"HB1120","title":"Public purchasing law; reinsert definitions mistakenly deleted in 2016.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-7-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reinsert Definitions In The Public Purchasing Law That Were Mistakenly Deleted In 2016; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1120/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1120.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":920638,"bill_number":"SB2615","title":"MSU; authorize to enter into a long-term lease for housing and retail purposes.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Section 1, Chapter 493, Laws Of 2016, Which Authorizes The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning, Acting On Behalf Of Mississippi State University Of Agriculture And Applied Sciences, To Enter Into Lease And Sublease Of Property Located Thereon For The Purpose Of Developing Housing And Retail Space To Benefit The University; To Bring Forward Sections 2 And 3, Chapter 493, Laws Of 2016, Which Provide That The Term Of Such Leases Shall Not Exceed 40 Years And One Additional Option For A Renewal Period Not To Exceed 10 Years; To Bring Forward Section 4, Chapter 493, Laws Of 2016, Which Provides That Leases Or Subleases Entered Into By The Board Shall Be Protected From Actions Of Successor Boards Based On The Binding Successor Doctrine; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2615/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2615.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":920643,"bill_number":"SB2620","title":"Code of Military Justice; make various amendments to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 33-13-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Composition Of Summary Courts-martial; To Amend Section 33-13-159, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Decision To Grant A Request For Trial Before A Special Or General Courts-martial Is Reserved To The General Court-martial Convening Authority, And To Revise The Maximum Sentence Which May Be Imposed By A Summary Courts-martial For A Single Offense; To Amend Section 33-13-179, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Who May Convene A Summary Courts-martial; To Amend Section 33-13-183, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Military Judge Or A Summary Court Officer Shall Preside Over Sessions Of The Court-martial To Which He Or She Has Been Detailed; To Amend Section 33-13-325, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Amount Of Fine Which May Be Imposed By A Military Court For Contempt; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2620/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2620.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":920648,"bill_number":"HB1129","title":"Medical Practice Act; bring forward sections on license suspension for purposes of amendment.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 73-25-29 And 73-25-32, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide The Grounds For Revocation Or Suspension Of A Medical License And Authorize Reinstatement Of A Suspended Or Revoked License, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1129/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1129.xml","sponsor":"Charles Young"},
{"bill_id":920654,"bill_number":"SB2646","title":"Wildlife; revise requirements for deer depredation permits.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 49-7-31.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Recodify And Revise Requirements For Deer Depredation Permits; To Amend Section 49-7-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2646/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2646.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":920663,"bill_number":"SB2561","title":"Crimes of violence; revise list of offenses designated as such.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The List Of Offenses That Are Designated As Crimes Of Violence; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2561/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2561.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":920669,"bill_number":"HB1131","title":"Public contracts; give preference to certain veteran-owned small businesses.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Department Of Finance And Administration Shall Establish Annual Goals For Service-connected Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Participation In State Contracts And Procurements; To Provide That In The Letting Of Public Contracts, Whenever All Things Stated In The Bids Are Substantially Equal With Regard To Quality And Service But Differ Only With Respect To Price, Preference Shall Be Given To Certified Service-connected Disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses If The Aggregate Of The Prices In Bids Received From A Certified Service-connected Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Is Not More Than Ten Percent Greater Than The Aggregate Of The Prices In Bids Received From Other Bidders; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1131/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1131.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":920674,"bill_number":"SB2576","title":"Concealed-carry license; 18-year-old with instructor certification qualifies for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-37-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Eligibility For An Instructor-certified Concealed-carry License; To Amend Section 97-37-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Holders Of An Instructor-certified Concealed-carry License To Carry A Concealed Weapon On Educational Property; To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow A Person Who Is At Least 18 Years Of Age To Obtain An Instructor-certified Concealed-carry License; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2576/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2576.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":920684,"bill_number":"SB2645","title":"State vehicles; impose moratorium on the acquisition of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-1-78, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Impose A Moratorium On The Purchase, Lease Or Acquisition Of Motor Vehicles By State Agencies; To Provide Exemptions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2645/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2645.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":920691,"bill_number":"SB2624","title":"Domestic abuse; allow protection of pets in a protective order.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-21-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Definitions In The Protection From Domestic Abuse Act; To Amend Section 93-21-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Court, In Issuing A Protective Order, To Include The Protection Of Pets In The Order; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2624/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2624.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":920694,"bill_number":"HB1123","title":"Public purchasing law; reinsert definitions mistakenly deleted in 2016.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-7-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reinsert Definitions In The Public Purchasing Law That Were Mistakenly Deleted In 2016; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1123/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1123.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":920699,"bill_number":"HB1118","title":"Public purchasing and bid law requirements; authorize prequalification of contractors on \"high complexity construction contracts.\"","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Public Purchasing And Bid Law Requirement To Authorize The Prequalification Of Contractors On High Complexity Construction Contracts That Exceed A 15-month Completion Time, Exceed Ten Million Dollars In Cost Or The Critical Nature Of Installed Systems Necessitate The Use Of Experienced And High Skilled Contractors, In Order To Reduce The Risk And Increase The Quality Of The Project; To Require The Prequalification To Be Determined Not Less Than 15 Working Days Before The First Publication Notice Of The Bid Opening; To Establish The Prequalification Bid Criteria; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1118/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1118.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":920705,"bill_number":"SC561","title":"Constitution; prohibit pardon of certain violent crimes and revise notice requirements for other crimes.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 124, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Provide That The Governor Cannot Grant Pardons For Certain Violent Crimes And To Require Publication Of Notice Before The Governor Pardons Certain Other Felony Crimes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC561/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0561.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":920709,"bill_number":"SB2583","title":"Employment Protection Act; revise and clarify.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 71-11-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Retention Of E-verify Confirmations For At Least Three Years, Revise And Clarify Enforcement And Penalties Under The Mississippi Employment Protection Act, Revise Definitions, And Provide For Expediting Trial Of Violations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2583/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2583.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":920721,"bill_number":"SB2626","title":"Surplus lines insurance; allow placement without determining availability from admitted insurers.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 83-21-19 And 83-21-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Permit Placement Of Insurance With A Surplus Lines Insurer Without Regard To The Availability Of Authorized Insurance; To Require An Informational Notice Be Provided By The Surplus Lines Insurance Producer To The Insured Regarding Placement Of Personal Lines Policies With Surplus Lines Insurers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2626/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2626.xml","sponsor":"Videt Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":920727,"bill_number":"SB2627","title":"Life insurance policies; require insurers to add to policy proceeds a refund of any unearned premium actually paid.","description":"An Act To Require All Life Insurance Policies Delivered Or Issued For Delivery In This State To Require An Insurer To Add To The Policy Proceeds A Refund Of Any Premium Actually Paid For Any Period Beyond The Date In Which The Death Of The Insured Occurs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2627/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2627.xml","sponsor":"Jennifer Branning"},
{"bill_id":920731,"bill_number":"SB2607","title":"Mississippi Adequate Education Program funding formula; bring forward.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 37-151-1, 37-151-5, 37-151-6, 37-151-7, 37-151-7.1, 37-151-8, 37-151-77, 37-151-79, 37-151-81, 37-151-83, 37-151-85, 37-151-87, 37-151-89, 37-151-91, 37-151-97, 37-151-99, 37-151-101, 37-151-103 And 37-151-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Is The Formula For Determination Of Annual Allocations For Current Operation Of Schools Under The Mississippi Adequate Education Program And The Computation Of The Required Local Revenue In Support Of The Adequate Education Program; To Bring Forward Sections 37-61-9 And 37-61-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Annual Adoption Of Local School District Budgets; To Bring Forward Sections 37-3-53, 37-17-6, 37-17-11, 37-19-7, 37-23-175, 37-23-179, 37-57-1, 37-57-104, 37-57-105 And 37-57-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For School District Accountability And Accreditation Standards, Define Gifted Students, Authorize And Set Limitations On Ad Valorem Tax Levies For The Maintenance Of School Districts, Provide A Limitation On Aggregate Receipts From Taxes For School Purposes And Authority For A Referendum In Order To Exceed That Limitation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2607/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2607.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":920737,"bill_number":"SB2649","title":"State budget; provide for certain transfers.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 27-103-125, 27-103-139, 27-103-203 And 27-103-211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Various Aspects Of The Budget Process; To Amend Section 41-113-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Office Of Tobacco Control In The State Department Of Health To Fund Mississippi Quality Health Center Amounts; To Amend Section 41-113-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Funds Appropriated From The Tobacco Control Program Fund That Are Unexpended At The End Of Fiscal Year 2017 Shall Lapse Into The Health Care Expendable Fund; To Make Certain Transfers To The Capital Expense Fund; To Amend Section 1 Of Chapter 61, Laws Of 2016, To Change The General Fund Amount For The Department Of Insurance; To Amend Section 1 Of Chapter 62, Laws Of 2016, To Change The General Fund Amount For The State Fire Academy And To Reappropriate General Funds For Fiscal Year 2018; To Amend Section 3 Of Chapter 74, Laws Of 2016, To Transfer Certain Amounts In The Fiscal Year 2017 Appropriation To The Department Of Public Safety Among Various Categories; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2649/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2649.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":920745,"bill_number":"SB2650","title":"Environmental Protection; bring forward section 19-5-21 for purpose of amending to clarify ad valorem taxes and fees on garbage.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Section 19-5-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Amendment To Clarify The Use Of Ad Valorem Taxes And Fees For The Collection Of Garbage; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2650/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2650.xml","sponsor":"Jennifer Branning"},
{"bill_id":920749,"bill_number":"SB2614","title":"Special local improvement assessments district; authorize municipalities to create.","description":"An Act To Authorize Municipalities To Create Special Local Improvement Assessment Districts; To Authorize The Levy Of An Assessment Of Up To Six Mills On Taxable Real Property Located Within Such Assessment Districts; To Provide For The Duties And Powers Of Such Assessment Districts; To Require The Dissolution Of Such Assessment Districts Under Certain Circumstances; To Specify The Use For The Proceeds Of The Special Assessment; To Allow Such Districts To Levy Less Than The Maximum Allowable Assessment Levy; To Authorize The Issuance Of Bonds By A Municipality That Has Created A Special Local Improvement Assessment District Under This Act; To Provide That Bonds Issued By A Municipality Under This Act Shall Be Payable Out Of The Proceeds Of The Special Assessment Authorized Under This Act; To Authorize The Delegation Of Certain Authority Under This Act; To Provide That Bonds Issued Under This Act Shall Be Legal Investments; To Provide That Bonds Issued By A Municipality Under This Act Shall Be Excluded From The Municipality's Debt Limitation; To Amend Section 21-33-303, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2614/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2614.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":920753,"bill_number":"SB2581","title":"Common Core educational standards; parents can opt out.","description":"An Act To Authorize And Direct Public School Districts To Allow Parents And Legal Guardians Of Enrolled Students To Opt Out Of Common Core Aligned Curricula, Certain Student Data And The Release Of Information Concerning Their Children's Personal Beliefs; To Prescribe A Form For The Student Privacy Protection Opt-out Request By The Parent Or Legal Guardian; To Direct The State Board Of Education To Issue Regulations Consistent With The Student Data Confidentiality Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2581/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2581.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":920757,"bill_number":"SB2617","title":"Delta State University property; authorize lease of certain parcel in Bolivar County.","description":"An Act To Authorize Delta State University, With The Approval Of The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning, To Lease A Certain Portion Of Its Property That Is Located In The City Of Cleveland, Mississippi, For A Term Of No More Than 40 Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2617/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2617.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":920767,"bill_number":"SB2594","title":"Lottery Contingency Act of 2017; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"lottery Contingency Act Of 2017\"; To Provide That In The Event That A State Lottery In Enacted, Any Revenue Collected By The State From Such A Lottery After The Administrative Expenses Of The Lottery Have Been Paid And Any Prize Money Awarded, Shall Be Distributed To The Various Local Taxing Districts Of The State And Utilized By The Local Taxing Districts To Reduce Ad Valorem Taxation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2594/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2594.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":920776,"bill_number":"SB2598","title":"Medical Licensure Board; authorize to change administrative fees to licensees and impose monetary penalties.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 73-25-26, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State Board Of Medical Licensure To Charge Administrative Fees To Licensees For Certain Purposes; To Amend Section 73-25-14, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Amend Section 73-25-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board To Impose Monetary Penalties To Discipline Licensees Who Have Been Found To Have Violated The Licensing Law; To Delete The Cap On The Amount Of Costs Of A Disciplinary Hearing That May Be Assessed To A Licensee By The Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2598/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2598.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":920780,"bill_number":"SB2630","title":"Homeowners associations; regulate the formation and legal administration of.","description":"An Act To Provide For The Formation And Legal Administration Of Homeowners Associations; To Enact Definitions; To Provide For Membership And Organization Of Associations; To Provide Guidelines For Developers Retaining An Interest; To Specify The Association Formation And Powers; To Establish A Standard Of Care Of A Board Of Directors In The Performance Of Its Duties; To Invalidate Unconstitutional Restrictions In Governing Documents; To Provide For Bylaws; To Create Developer Liability For Misappropriation Of Association Funds; To Create A Lien For Unpaid Assessments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2630/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2630.xml","sponsor":"Chris Massey"},
{"bill_id":920785,"bill_number":"SB2606","title":"Tanning facility regulation; prohibit use by anyone under 18 years of age.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-115-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Use Of Tanning Devices At Tanning Facilities By Children Under Age 18; To Assess A Civil Penalty For Violations Of This Section; To Require Tanning Facilities To Post A Notice Developed By The Mississippi State Department Of Health Stating It Is Unlawful For A Tanning Facility Owner Or Operator To Allow A Person Under The Age Of 18 To Use Any Tanning Device; To Require Tanning Facilities To Post A Notice Developed By The Mississippi State Department Of Health Stating That A Tanning Facility Or Operator That Violates This Section Is Subject To A Civil Penalty; To Require Tanning Facilities To Post A Notice Developed By The Mississippi State Department Of Health Stating That An Individual May Report Violations Of This Section To The Mississippi State Department Of Health Stating The Health Risks Associated With Tanning; To Require The Operator To Require Photo Identification Indicating That The Person Using A Tanning Device Is At Least 18 Years Of Age; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2606/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2606.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":920792,"bill_number":"SB2554","title":"State agencies; limitation of rulemaking authority.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-43-3.111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe Limitations On State Agency Rulemaking Authority; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2554/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2554.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":920797,"bill_number":"HB1146","title":"Employers; prohibit from inquiring about applicant's criminal history.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Employers From Inquiring Either Orally Or In Writing Regarding An Applicant's Criminal History; To Provide Exceptions; To Bring Forward Sections 47-27-12, 37-9-17, 37-13-89, 37-28-49, 37-33-157, 37-115-41, 37-173-23, 37-175-23, 41-4-7, 41-29-112, 41-125-11, 43-1-4, 43-11-13, 43-15-6, 43-20-8, 43-47-7, 67-1-57 And 81-1-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1146/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1146.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":920805,"bill_number":"HB1148","title":"Counties; prohibit increase in garbage fees/ad valorem taxes to compensate for system users failure to pay such fees/taxes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-5-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Any Board Of Supervisors From Increasing The Ad Valorem Tax Assessment Or Fees For A Garbage And/or Rubbish Disposal System In Order To Compensate For Budgetary Deficiencies Caused By System Users' Failure To Pay Such Assessment Or Fees; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1148/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1148.xml","sponsor":"Gary Staples"},
{"bill_id":920809,"bill_number":"SB2635","title":"Public purchasing; require public entities to provide option to electronically submit bids for public works.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require State Agencies And Governing Authorities To Provide, As An Additional Bidding Option, A Uniform And Secure Electronic Interactive System For The Submittal Of Bids For Purchases Requiring Competitive Bidding; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2635/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2635.xml","sponsor":"John Polk"},
{"bill_id":920816,"bill_number":"SB2571","title":"Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area; directors may place appropriate signs and markers on public roads.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Management Entity Of The Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area, Upon Direction Of The Board Of Directors Of The Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area And In Conjunction With The Mississippi Department Of Transportation, To Erect Appropriate Signs And Markers Along Public Streets, Roads, Highways And Interstates Within The Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2571/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2571.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":920821,"bill_number":"HB1106","title":"Public contracts; require purchasing entities to allow contractors to submit bids electronically.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, As Amended By House Bill No. 926, 2017 Regular Session, And House Bill No. 1109, 2017 Regular Session, To Require State Agencies And Governing Authorities To Provide, As An Additional Bidding Option, A Secure Electronic Interactive System For The Submittal Of Bids For Certain Purchases Requiring Competitive Bidding; To Amend Section 9, House Bill No. 1109, 2017 Regular Session, To Remove The One Thousand Dollar Fine Assessed To And Removal From Office Of Those Persons Who Reveal The Names Of The Offerers And The Corresponding Indentifying Information Before The Appropriate Time; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1106/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1106.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":920826,"bill_number":"HB1127","title":"Open Meetings Act; revise to require that minutes kept shall be posted on public body's website within certain time after the meeting.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-41-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That The Minutes Of All Meetings Of A Public Body Required To Be Recorded Under The Open Meetings Act Be Recorded Within 28 Days Of Recess Or Adjournment Of The Meetings Instead Of 30 Days After Recess Or Adjournment Of The Meetings; To Require A Public Body To Post On Its Website, If It Has One, A Copy Of The Minutes Required To Be Kept Under The Open Meetings Act; To Require That A Copy Of Those Minutes Be Maintained On The Website For At Least 12 Months After Posting The Minutes; To Require The Public Body To Post The Minutes On The Website Within 35 Days After The Meeting; To Provide That The Inability Of The Public To Access The Public Body's Website Due To Any Type Of Technological Failure Is Not A Violation Of The Provisions Of The Open Meetings Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1127/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1127.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":920833,"bill_number":"HB1147","title":"Teacher licensure; authorize issuance to individuals with foreign certification on reciprocity with documentation.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State Department To Issue A Standard License For Teaching On A Reciprocal Basis To Individuals Who Hold Foreign-certified Teaching Credentials Upon Presentation Of Documentation And Appropriate Evaluation Of All Credentials And Collegiate Level Coursework For Which Credit Was Earned By The State Department Of Education And A Nationally Recognized Department-approved International Credential Evaluation Organization; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1147/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1147.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":920840,"bill_number":"SB2582","title":"Intercept gaming winnings of parents with a child support arrearage; provide procedures for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-76-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Declare As Public Policy That Children Are Adversely Affected When A Parent Who Has An Outstanding Child Support Arrearage Diverts Child Support To Gaming; To Codify Section 75-76-58, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Procedures For The Mississippi Gaming Commission, The Department Of Human Services And Licensees Under Chapter 76 Of Title 75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Carry Out The Intercept And Seizure Of Game Winnings Of Parents With A Child Support Arrearage; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2582/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2582.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":920845,"bill_number":"HB1124","title":"Public purchasing; revise to allow alternative procurement process for certain purchases involving single family or duplex residences or cabins.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide An Alternate Procurement Process To The Design-bid-build Method That Allows Purchases To Be Made Through A Request For Proposals Submitted From The Lowest And Best Building Contractor Or Residential Builder That Offers The Best Value When The Purchase Involves Construction, Renovation, Or Both, Of Single Family Or Duplex Residences Or Cabins For Permanent Or Transient Occupancy; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1124/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1124.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":920849,"bill_number":"SB2642","title":"State agency budget information to be submitted to LBO & posted on website; include MOE/MOU agreements & fed. contract information.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-103-159, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Each State Agency To Include A Summary Of Any Maintenance Of Effort (moe) Or Memoranda Of Understanding (mou) Agreements Or Contracts Entered Into With Any Federal Agency With Its Annual Budget Request Presentation To The Legislative Budget Office; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2642/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2642.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":920854,"bill_number":"SB2637","title":"Environmental Protection; restrict use of certain chemicals in food and food packaging.","description":"An Act To Regulate The Use Of Certain Chemicals In Food Products And Food Packaging; To Restrict The Use Of Bisphenol A (bpa) In Food Packaging; To Require Labeling Of Products With Bisphenol A; To Provide Appropriate Information To Consumers About Potentially Harmful Toxicants In Foods; To Provide A Civil Penalty For Violations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2637/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2637.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":920875,"bill_number":"HB1167","title":"MS Higher Education Grant Program for single mothers; establish to provide financial assistance.","description":"An Act To Establish The Mississippi Higher Education Grant Program For Single Mothers For The Purpose Of Providing Financial Assistance To Eligible Applicants To Aid In Offsetting The Cost Of Postsecondary Education; To Require The Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board To Administer The Program; To Prescribe The Criteria Used To Determine Eligibility For Grant Recipients; To Limit The Amount Of Annual Grants To Recipients To $1,500.00; To Prescribe The Guidelines To Be Adhered To By Grant Recipients For Continued Eligibility; To Prescribe Penalties For The Willful And Wanton Falsification Of Information To Obtain A Grant Under The Program; To Require All Tanf State Maintenance Of Effort Funds Allocated To State-funded Scholarship Programs To Be Expended Solely For The Mississippi Higher Education Grant Program For Single Mothers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1167/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1167.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":920880,"bill_number":"SB2708","title":"Expunction; revise for penalty enhancement.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Expunction Of Certain Crimes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2708/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2708.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":920885,"bill_number":"SB2712","title":"Alcoholic beverage; place restrictions on number of package retailer's permits issued and restrict locations; applicant must be resident.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That From And After July 1, 2017, Not More Than One Package Retailer's Permit May Be Issued Within The Corporate Limits Of A Municipality For Every 6,500 Residents Of The Municipality According To The Latest Federal Decennial Census; To Provide That Package Retailer's Permits That Were Issued Prior To July 1, 2017, Shall Remain In Effect Regardless Of Such Limit And May Be Sold Or Transferred By The Permittee To Any Other Qualified Applicant As Authorized By Law; To Provide That From And After The Effective Date Of This Act, A Package Retailer's Permit Shall Not Be Issued For A Location That Is Within Two Miles Of The Property Boundary Of An Existing Package Store Or, If The Package Store Is Located In A Mall Or Shopping Center, Within Two Miles Of The Property Boundary Of The Mall Or Shopping Center; However, A Package Retailer Permit May Be Issued For A Location Within The Two-mile Limit If A Written Waiver Is Obtained From All Holders Of Package Retail Permits Who Operate Package Stores Within Two Miles Of The Proposed Location; To Amend Section 67-1-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Applicants For A Package Retailer's Permit Must Have Been A Bona Fide Resident Of The State For One Year Immediately Prior To Prior To The Date Of Application; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2712/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2712.xml","sponsor":"Chris Caughman"},
{"bill_id":920890,"bill_number":"SB2687","title":"Absentee voting; may be conducted by voting machine if clerk and board of supervisors approve.","description":"An Act To Authorize Boards Of Supervisors And Circuit Clerks Or County Registrars To Approve The Use Of Direct Recording Electronic Voting Units And Optical Mark Reading Equipment For Absentee Voting; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2687/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2687.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":920895,"bill_number":"SB2671","title":"Agricultural leases on prison lands and wildlife management lands; revise leasing authority and advertising requirements.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 47-5-64 And 47-5-66, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Department Of Corrections, Subject To The Concurrence Of The Department Of Finance And Administration, Is Authorized To Lease For Agricultural Purposes Prison Lands To Private Entities, And To Revise Advertising Requirements Therefor; To Amend Section 49-5-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks, Subject To The Concurrence Of The Department Of Finance And Administration, Is Authorized To Lease For Agricultural Purposes Wildlife Management Lands To Private Entities, And To Revise Advertising Requirements Therefor; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2671/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2671.xml","sponsor":"J.P. Wilemon"},
{"bill_id":920900,"bill_number":"HB1108","title":"Perpetual care cemeteries, new; require certain acreage and trust fund deposit to establish.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-43-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any New Perpetual Care Cemetery Organized On Or After July 1, 2017, Must Not Be Smaller Than A Certain Specified Acreage; To Amend Section 41-43-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Amount Of The Initial Deposit Required To Be Made Into An Irrevocable Perpetual Care Trust Fund For Any Cemetery Organized After July 1, 2017; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1108/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1108.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":920906,"bill_number":"HB1190","title":"Hospices; provide exception to moratorium on issuing new licenses for certain current licensees.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-85-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide An Exception To The Provision That Prohibits The State Department Of Health From Processing New Applications For Hospice Licensure Or Issuing Any New Hospice Licenses; To Authorize The Department To Process Applications For New Hospice Licenses Filed During The Period From And After The Effective Date Of This Act Until July 1, 2017, And To Issue New Hospice Licenses To Current Hospice Licensees That Are In Good Standing With The Department And Can Show Good Cause For The Issuance Of The Additional Hospice Licenses; To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On That Provision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1190/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1190.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":920911,"bill_number":"SB2714","title":"Campaign contributions; revise use of.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Personal Use Of Campaign Contributions By Any Elected Public Office Holder Or Any Candidate For Public Office; To Specifically Prohibit Certain Personal Use Expenditures; To Provide That Any Expense That Directly Results From Campaign Or Officeholder Activity Is Permitted; To Provide For The Disposal Of Campaign Contributions Once A Termination Report Is Filed; To Provide Penalties; To Require The Secretary Of State To Issue Advisory Opinions Regarding The Use Of Campaign Contributions; To Amend Section 23-15-801, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical Changes; To Amend Section 23-15-803, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Deadline For Filing A Statement Of Organization For A Political Committee To 48 Hours; To Require The Disclosure Of The Name, Address, Officers And Members Of A Political Committee, The Designation Of The Chair And The Custodian Of Financial Books And Records; To Allow The Secretary Of State To Administratively Fine Political Committees Not More Than $5,000.00, Per Violation, For Failing To Comply With Filing Requirements; To Amend Section 23-15-805, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Candidates To File Campaign Finance Reports Directly With The Secretary Of State By Fax, Email, Postal Mail Or Hand Delivery; To Require, Beginning With The 2018 Election Cycle, All Statements, Reports Of Contributions And Expenditures, And Other Reports To Be Filed Electronically Over The Internet; To Require The Secretary Of State, Beginning With The 2018 Election Cycle, To Implement And Maintain An Electronic Database Accessible By The Public Through The Secretary Of State's Website That Provides The Capability Of Search And Retrieval Of All Statements, Reports Of Contributions And Expenditures, And Other Reports Required To Be Filed With The Secretary Of State; To Amend Section 23-15-807, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Unopposed Candidates Are Not Required To File Pre-election Reports But Must File All Other Reports; To Provide That The Required Disclosure Of An Expenditure To A Credit Card Issuer, Financial Institution Or Business Allowing Payments And Money Transfers To Be Made Over The Internet To Include, Either By Detail Or A Separate Entity, The Amount Of The Funds Passing To Each Person, Business Entity Or Organization Receiving Funds From The Expenditure; To Amend Section 23-15-811, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Secretary Of State Or Attorney General May Bring A Mandamus Action To Compel The Required Campaign Finance Disclosure Reports; To Amend Section 23-15-813, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical Changes; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-809, 23-15-815 And 23-15-817, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2714/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2714.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":920918,"bill_number":"HB1133","title":"Board of Barber Examiners; revise certain provisions of.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Section 73-5-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 73-5-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Board Of Barber Examiners Shall Require Each Barbershop Or Barber School To Display The Barber Pole As A Symbol Indentifying The Services Of Haircutting, Barber Services Or Barber Instructions Are Being Provided; To Define The Term \"barber Pole\"; To Impose Fines For Persons Fraudulently Holding Themselves Out As A Barber By The Display Of A Barber Pole; To Amend Section 73-5-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Impose Fines For Violation Of Sanitation Rules And Regulations; To Amend Section 73-5-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Establishments To Have A License From The Board Before Displaying A Barber Pole Or Sign Or Advertising Barbering Services; To Amend Section 73-5-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Fee For Taking The Barber's Examination; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1133/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1133.xml","sponsor":"Michael Evans"},
{"bill_id":920924,"bill_number":"HB1128","title":"Nonprofit water associations; require to file annual financial report with Department of Health instead of State Auditor.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 79-11-394, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Nonprofit Corporations Chartered For The Purpose Of Owning And Operating Rural Waterworks To File Their Annual Financial Reports With The Department Of Health Instead Of The State Auditor; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1128/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1128.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":920929,"bill_number":"HB1153","title":"County boards of education; revise process of selecting members in certain counties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-5-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Modified Process Of Electing And Appointing Of County School Board Members For George And Stone Counties At The 2019 Statewide General Election; To Provide That Three Members Of The Board Shall Be Elected From Three New Single Member Districts Apportioned In Accordance To The Population Of The Applicable Counties; To Require The County Board Of Supervisors And The Local Governing Authorities Of Municipalities Wherein The Seats Of Government Are Located To Appoint The Remaining Two Members From The County At Large; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1153/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1153.xml","sponsor":"Doug McLeod"},
{"bill_id":920934,"bill_number":"SB2730","title":"Highway traffic; felony to maliciously impede.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-15-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Felony Level Of Maliciously Impeding Traffic On A Public Road; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2730/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2730.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":920941,"bill_number":"SB2662","title":"Motor vehicles; increase weight limit tolerance for harvest permit vehicles and vehicles loading and unloading at state ports.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-5-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Weight Tolerance Allowed For Vehicles Operating Under A Harvest Permit And Certain Vehicles Loading And Unloading At A State Port; To Authorize The Tolerance For Harvest Permit Vehicles That Are Loaded At A Point Of Origin With Scales Available For Weighing Each Individual Axle; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2662/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2662.xml","sponsor":"Jennifer Branning"},
{"bill_id":920946,"bill_number":"SB2677","title":"Youth court; revise jurisdiction of for certain cases involving juveniles in possession of firearms.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-159, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Jurisdiction Of Youth Courts With Respect To Certain Cases Involving Possession Of A Firearm By A Juvenile; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2677/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2677.xml","sponsor":"Tammy Witherspoon"},
{"bill_id":920951,"bill_number":"HB1184","title":"Medicaid; suspend eligibility of incarcerated persons instead of terminating it.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Persons Who Were Eligible For Medicaid Immediately Before Being Incarcerated Shall Have Their Medicaid Eligibility Suspended And Not Terminated While They Are Incarcerated; To Provide That Upon Release From Incarceration, Those Persons Shall Continue To Be Eligible For Medicaid Without Having To Reapply For A Determination Of Eligibility; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1184/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1184.xml","sponsor":"David Myers"},
{"bill_id":920956,"bill_number":"SB2657","title":"Consigned motor fuel; unlawful to take, use, sell, divert, appropriate or dispose of without consent of the consignee.","description":"An Act To Provide That It Shall Be Unlawful To Take, Use, Sell, Divert, Appropriate Or Dispose Of Consigned Motor Fuel Without The Consent Of The Consignor; To Provide That It Shall Be Unlawful To Take, Use, Sell, Divert, Appropriate Or Dispose Of The Proceeds Generated From The Sale Of Consigned Motor Fuels Without The Consent Of The Consignor; To Provide That Violations Shall Be Considered Grand Or Petit Larceny Depending On The Value Of The Property Taken, Used, Sold, Diverted, Appropriated Or Disposed Of; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2657/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2657.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":920962,"bill_number":"SB2724","title":"Seat belts; mandate for all passengers not required to use a child-restraint system.","description":"And Act To Create Harlie's Law; To Amend Section 63-2-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All Passengers Of A Motor Vehicle To Wear Seat Belts Except Those Required To Use A Child Passenger Restraint System; To Amend Section 63-2-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Penalties For Failure To Wear A Properly Fastened Seat Belt; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2724/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2724.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":920969,"bill_number":"HB1110","title":"State aircraft; exempt DFA from bidding requirements when procuring.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 61-13-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt The Department Of Finance And Administration From The Public Purchasing Laws And The Review Of The Personal Service Contract Review Board When Procuring Aircraft, Aircraft Maintenance, Parts, Equipment And Services; To Provide That The Executive Director Of The Department Of Finance And Administration Shall Ensure That Competitive Pricing Is Used To Award Contracts And That Industry Maintenance Standards Are Upheld; To Provide The Criteria That Must Be Used During The Selection Process For A Maintenance Facility; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1110/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1110.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":920975,"bill_number":"HB1166","title":"Assistant teachers; require school districts to notify of nonreemployment within 10 days after adopting budget.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-9-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A School District To Give Assistant Teachers Notification Of Nonreemployment No Later Than 10 Days After The Adoption Of The District's Annual Budget By The Board For The Academic School Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1166/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1166.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":920980,"bill_number":"HB1168","title":"School buses; require those purchased after July 1, 2017, to be equipped with seat belts and on-board cameras.","description":"An Act To Require Each School Bus Purchased By A Local School Board And Charter School After July 1, 2017, To Be Equipped With Seat Belts At All Seating Positions And On-board Cameras; To Amend Section 37-41-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The State Board Of Education To Promulgate Rules Regarding The Types And Use Of Seat Belts And On-board Cameras; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1168/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1168.xml","sponsor":"Debra Gibbs"},
{"bill_id":920985,"bill_number":"HB1202","title":"Termination of parental rights; authorize parents to request a transfer to chancery court.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-15-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Parent During An Involuntary Termination Of Parental Rights Proceeding To Request That The Case Be Transferred To Chancery Court; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1202/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1202.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":920990,"bill_number":"SB2667","title":"Marine Resources; increase the oyster shell retention fee.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-15-46, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Oyster Shell Retention Fee; To Clarify Reciprocity Agreements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2667/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2667.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":920995,"bill_number":"SB2698","title":"Asbestos Transparency Trust Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust Claims Transparency Act; To Create New Section 11-67-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enact A Short Title; To Create New Section 11-67-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Legislative Findings; To Create New Section 11-67-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enact Definitions; To Create New Section 11-67-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Plaintiff Disclosures; To Create New Section 11-67-9 Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Identification Of Additional Asbestos Trust Claims By A Defendant; To Create New Section 11-67-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Admissibility Of Evidence; To Create New Section 11-67-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enact Sanctions For Failure To Provide Information; To Create New Section 11-67-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Transition Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2698/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2698.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":921001,"bill_number":"SB2719","title":"Guardian ad litem fees; failure to pay enforced as any other civil debt.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 9-5-89 And 43-21-121, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Failure To Pay Guardian Ad Litem Fees Is Not Contempt Of Court But Shall Be Enforced As For Any Other Civil Debt; To Amend Sections 93-11-65, 93-15-107, 93-17-8 And 97-5-42, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2719/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2719.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":921010,"bill_number":"SB2686","title":"Sixteenth Section School Land Principal Fund; authorize school districts to invest in Mississippi g.o. or municipal bonds.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 29-3-113, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize School Districts To Invest Sixteenth Section School Land Principal Funds In Mississippi General Obligation Or Municipal Bonds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2686/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2686.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":921015,"bill_number":"HB1145","title":"Open Meetings Law; revise provisions related to holding executive sessions to include certain discussions by boards of trustees of public hospitals.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-41-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Reasons A Public Body May Hold An Executive Session Under The Open Meetings Act To Include Discussions By The Boards Of Trustees Of Public Hospitals Regarding Certain Prospective Strategic Business Decisions Of Public Hospitals; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1145/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1145.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":921020,"bill_number":"SB2655","title":"Health insurance policies; require coverage of infertility treatment and diagnosis.","description":"An Act To Require Health Insurance Policies Which Provide Pregnancy Related Benefits To Provide Coverage For Medically Necessary Expenses Of Diagnosis And Treatment Of Infertility; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2655/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2655.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":921026,"bill_number":"HB1179","title":"School districts; revise limitations on budgeted expenditures for certain administration costs.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-61-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Limitations Imposed On Budgeted Expenditures For Certain Administration Costs In School Districts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1179/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1179.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":921038,"bill_number":"SB2669","title":"Outdoor advertisement signs; revise height requirement on those erected after April 15, 2008.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-23-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Height Requirements Allowable For Outdoor Advertising Signs Erected After April 15, 2008, To Provide That Such Signs Shall Not Exceed 40 Feet In Height; To Bring Forward Sections 49-23-5 And 49-23-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2669/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2669.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":921043,"bill_number":"HB1116","title":"Special meetings; require notice of to be posted on public body's website.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-41-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Notice Of Called Special Meetings To Be Posted To A Public Body's Website Not Less Than One Hour Before The Meeting, Except For Municipalities And Counties With A Certain Population; To Provide That A Copy Of The Notice Shall Be Transmitted To Any Citizen And Any Publication, Broadcast And Digital Media Not Less Than One Hour Before The Meeting If Requested In Writing To Receive The Notice; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1116/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1116.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":921048,"bill_number":"SB2684","title":"Divorce and alimony; require financial disclosure and equitable distribution.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-5-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Financial Disclosure And Equitable Distribution In Cases Of Divorce And Alimony Or Separate Maintenance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2684/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2684.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":921054,"bill_number":"HB1198","title":"Abortion; prohibit when heartbeat is detected.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 41-41-34.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit An Abortion Of An Unborn Human Individual With A Detectable Fetal Heartbeat Except When A Medical Emergency Necessitates; To Authorize And Direct The State Board Of Health To Promulgate Regulations For The Appropriate Methods Of Performing An Examination For The Presence Of A Fetal Heartbeat; To Amend Section 73-25-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Physician Performing An Abortion On A Pregnant Woman Before Determining If The Unborn Human Individual Has A Detectable Fetal Heartbeat Is Subject To License Revocation Or Disciplinary Action; To Bring Forward Sections 41-41-151, 41-41-153, 41-41-155, 41-41-157, 41-41-159, 41-41-161, 41-41-163, 41-41-165, 41-41-167 And 41-41-169, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Mississippi Unborn Child Protection From Dismemberment Abortion Act, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1198/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1198.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":921059,"bill_number":"SB2693","title":"Stolen property; when cause of action to recover accrues.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 15-1-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define When A Cause Of Action To Recover Stolen Personal Property Accrues; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2693/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2693.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":921069,"bill_number":"SB2705","title":"Alcoholic beverages; revise the definition of \"qualified resort area\" under the Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"qualified Resort Area\" Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2705/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2705.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":921074,"bill_number":"HB1141","title":"State Employee Capitol complex Clinic Study Committee; create.","description":"An Act To Create The State Employee Capitol Complex Clinic Study Committee For The Purpose Of Researching The Cost Savings And Auxiliary Benefits To The State And School Employees Health Insurance Plan; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1141/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1141.xml","sponsor":"Shane Aguirre"},
{"bill_id":921080,"bill_number":"SB2691","title":"Supporting and Strengthening Families Act; technical correction.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-31-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Supporting And Strengthening Families Act Requires Supervision By A Nongovernmental Organization That Participates In The Safe Families For Children Model; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2691/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2691.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":921085,"bill_number":"SB2704","title":"Circuit clerks; increase marriage license fee.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Marriage License Fee Charged By Circuit Clerks; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2704/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2704.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":921090,"bill_number":"HB1115","title":"State agencies; require to abide by state law and prohibit from adopting any rule, policy or regulation that conflicts with state law.","description":"An Act To Require All State Agencies To Abide By State Law; To Provide That No Agency, Board, Commission Or Other State Entity Shall Adopt Any Rule, Policy Or Regulation That Conflicts With Any Current State Law; To Require The Termination Of Any Director, Commissioner Or Board Member Who Votes In Favor Of, Approves Or Enforces Any Rule, Policy Or Regulation That Conflicts With State Law; To Provide That Any Agency, Board, Commission Or Other State Entity Shall Rescind A Rule, Policy Or Regulation That Conflicts With State Law Within Ninety Days Of The Effective Date Of The Rule, Policy Or Regulation; To Bring Forward Sections 25-43-1.101 And 25-43-1.103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1115/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1115.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":921095,"bill_number":"SB2732","title":"Landlord-tenant law; revise.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 89-8-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enact Certain Sanctions On Landlords Who Violate Specific Duties Under The Residential Landlord-tenant Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2732/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2732.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":921102,"bill_number":"HB1112","title":"Agency Accountability Review Act of 2017; enact.","description":"An Act To Create The \"agency Accountability Review Act Of 2017\"; To Require The Mississippi Joint Committee On Performance Evaluation And Expenditure Review (peer) To Establish An Accountability Review Schedule Of All State Agencies; To Establish Criteria For Peer's Review Of State Agencies; To Require The Agency Under Review To Submit Certain Information To Peer; To Exempt Certain Agencies From Review Under This Act; To Amend Section 5-3-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1112/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1112.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":921107,"bill_number":"HB1154","title":"School districts; exempt those with \"A\" and \"B\" accountability ratings from certain duties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-17-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt School Districts With \"a\" And \"b\" Accountability Ratings, As Defined By The State Board Of Education, From Performing Certain Duties Imposed On School Districts; To Amend Section 37-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Board Of Education To Develop A Grant Program Exclusively For School Districts With \"a\" And \"b\" Accountability Ratings To Receive Funds For The Implementation Of Innovative Educational Programs; To Amend Sections 37-3-2, 37-11-53, 37-13-41 And 37-43-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Section 37-13-89, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require School Attendance Officers To Visit The Home Or Place Of Residence Of A Compulsory-school-age Child Within 72 Hours Of An Unexcused Absence For Consultation With The Parent Or Legal Guardian Of That Child; To Amend Section 37-15-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Requirement For Advanced Placement (ap) Class Teacher Recertification; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1154/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1154.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":921115,"bill_number":"SB2734","title":"Title disputes; clarify jurisdiction of state courts in certain.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 11-17-35 And 11-17-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Jurisdiction That May Be Exercised By The State Courts In Certain Title Disputes Pending The Settlement Of A Claim Of Title In The United States Of America And To Recognize The Function And Application Of Federal Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2734/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2734.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":921120,"bill_number":"SB2717","title":"E-citation; authorize surcharge to fund statewide usage of system.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board On Law Enforcement Officer Standards And Training To Issue A Request For Proposals For The Automating Of Citations Issued By County And Municipal Law Enforcement Officer And The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District Patrol; To Amend Section 63-9-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize County And Municipal Law Enforcement Officers And The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District Patrol To Assess An Additional Five Dollar Surcharge For The Purposes Of Defraying The Expenses Of Automating Their Citations; To Amend Section 45-6-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2717/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2717.xml","sponsor":"Chris Massey"},
{"bill_id":921125,"bill_number":"SB2706","title":"Phantom damages; restrict admissibility of evidence of.","description":"An Act To Define The Admissibility Of Medical Or Health Care Expenses During Trial; To Bring Forward Section 41-9-119, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Evidence Of Reasonableness Of Medical Expenses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2706/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2706.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":921132,"bill_number":"HB1164","title":"Public school teachers; require districts to adopt a policy ensuring 250 minutes of planning time per week.","description":"An Act To Require The School Board Of Each School District To Adopt A Policy Ensuring That All Full-time Classroom Teachers Are Afforded No Less Than 250 Minutes Unencumbered Planning Time During Each School Week; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1164/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1164.xml","sponsor":"David Myers"},
{"bill_id":921137,"bill_number":"SB2735","title":"Mississippi Private Investigation Regulatory Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Private Investigation Regulatory Act; To Provide Definitions For Such Act; To Provide All Persons Acting As Private Investigators Be Licensed; To Create The Private Investigation Board; To Provide For Membership And Terms Of The Members Of Such Board; To Provide That The Board Is A Quasi-judicial Body; To Create The Mississippi Private Investigation Board Fund; To Prohibit Unlicensed Persons From Acting As Private Investigators; To Provide The Criteria For Obtaining A Private Investigator's License; To Grandfather-in Certain Persons Operating As Private Investigators As Of The Effective Date Of This Act; To Provide A Procedure For Accepting Applications Under This Act; To Require The Board To Create Private Investigator Licenses; To Require A Private Investigator To Have Such License While Working As An Investigator; To Provide Fees For Such License; To Provide Fines For Violations Of This Act; To Exclude Certain Persons From The Provisions Of This Act; To Create The Division Of Investigation As The Board's Official Investigative Agency; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2735/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2735.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":921142,"bill_number":"HB1201","title":"Prescription monitoring program; require dispenser/prescriber to check database before dispensing/prescribing certain drugs.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-21-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Dispensers And Prescribers To Check The Prescription Monitoring Program Database Before Dispensing Or Prescribing Certain Drugs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1201/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1201.xml","sponsor":"Toby Barker"},
{"bill_id":921150,"bill_number":"HB1165","title":"Parental Involvement and Accountability Act; create.","description":"An Act To Encourage Parental Involvement And Accountability In The Public Schools; To Provide The Purpose For Which Information And Tools Shall Be Provided To Parents Of Students In Kindergarten Through Grade 12; To Set Standards For Parental Accountability And Specifying Causes For Student Underachievement; Providing Principles On Which Parental Involvement Is Based; To Provide Strategies To Improve Student Achievement Through Required Shared Information Between Teachers, Schools And Parents; To Require Teachers To Assign A Parental Involvement Grade On Student Report Cards; To Require The Local School Boards To Adopt An Appeals Process; To Require The School Boards Of Districts With A \"c,\" \"d\" Or \"f\" Accreditation Rating To Adopt Certain Policies Relating To The Daily Curriculum, Homework Assignments And Other Procedures For Student Improvement And Parental Involvement For Traditional And Alternative School Programs Of Education; To Require School Districts To Conduct A Basic Needs Assessment Of Students Demonstrating Behavioral Episodes Or Referred To The Alternative School Setting; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1165/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1165.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":921155,"bill_number":"SB2710","title":"Sanctuary cities; prohibit adoption or enactment of.","description":"An Act To Prohibit A State Agency, Department, Political Subdivision Of This State, County, Municipality, University, College, Community College Or Junior College, Or Any Agent, Employee Or Officer Thereof From Creating, Planning, Implementing, Assisting, Participating In, Or Enabling A Sanctuary Policy; To Provide That Any Sanctuary Policy Adopted In Violation Of This Act Shall Be Invalid And Void From The Date Of Its Adoption Or Enactment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2710/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2710.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":921161,"bill_number":"SB2721","title":"Sanctuary cities; prohibit, and require local cooperation with federal immigration control.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Establishment Of Sanctuary Cities; To Authorize All Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers To Assist Federal Agencies By Legal Detention Of Illegal Aliens; To Indemnify Law Enforcement Officers For Implementation Of This Act; To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2721/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2721.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":921167,"bill_number":"SB2736","title":"Public entities; require rotation of public accounting firms for annual audits of.","description":"An Act To Require Public Entities To Rotate Accounting Firms For Annual Audits Beginning With The 2019 Fiscal Year; To Provide That The State Auditor May Waive This Requirement If Another Eligible Public Accounting Firm Is Not Available To Perform The Audit; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2736/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2736.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":921172,"bill_number":"HB1132","title":"Public contracts; give preferences to certain veterans-owned small businesses.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Department Of Finance And Administration, In Consultation With The State Veterans Affairs Board And The Mississippi Development Authority, May Determine Goals Regarding Service-connected Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Participation In State Contracts And Procurements; To Provide That In The Letting Of Public Contracts, Whenever All Things Stated In The Bids Are Substantially Equal With Regard To Quality And Service But Differ Only With Respect To Price, Preference May Be Given To Certified Service-connected Disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses If The Aggregate Of The Prices In Bids Received From A Certified Service-connected Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Is Not More Than 10% Greater Than The Aggregate Of The Prices In Bids Received From Other Bidders; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1132/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1132.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":921177,"bill_number":"SB2660","title":"Motor vehicles; it is lawful to sell a motor vehicle not titled in the seller's name using the abandonment process.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-17-74, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Except From The Provision That Makes It Unlawful For A Person To Sell A Motor Vehicle That Is Not Licensed In Such Person's Name, A Person Selling An Abandoned Motor Vehicle Under Sections 63-21-1, Et Seq.; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2660/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2660.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":921183,"bill_number":"SB2729","title":"Paternity; expand grounds for disestablishment of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-9-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Right To Sue For Disestablishment Of Paternity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2729/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2729.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":921188,"bill_number":"SB2674","title":"Hate crimes; include law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 99-19-301, 99-19-305 And 99-19-307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters And Emergency Medical Personnel In The Class Of Victims Where Offenses Are Subject To Hate Crime Penalties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2674/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2674.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":921197,"bill_number":"SB2675","title":"Mississippi Gulf Coast Economic Restoration Trust; create.","description":"An Act To Create A Public Body Corporate And Politic To Be Designated As The Mississippi Gulf Coast Economic Restoration Trust, Which Is Designed To Be A Pilot Project For Creation Of A Perpetual Trust; To Provide That $25,000,000.00 Of The Funds Received From The Bp Economic Damages Settlement Agreement Be Appropriated To The Mississippi Gulf Coast Economic Restoration Trust; To Provide For A Board Of Trustees To Serve As The Governing Body Of The Mississippi Gulf Coast Economic Restoration Trust; To Provide For The Composition And Powers Of The Board Of Trustees; To Require That The Board Of Trustees Establish Criteria And Rules For Application For And Investment Of Funds For Economic Development Projects Of Regional Significance To Create New Permanent Jobs And Expansion Of Sales And Income Tax Receipts For The State Treasury And Sales And Property Tax Receipts For Municipalities, Counties And School Districts; To Provide That The Board Of Trustees May Contract With The Mississippi Department Of Marine Resources For Certain Administrative Services; To Provide For An Economic Recovery Advisory Board; And For Other Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2675/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2675.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":921202,"bill_number":"HB1206","title":"CON law; remove health care services and equipment from requirement for a CON.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 41-7-173, 41-7-185, 41-7-187, 41-7-189, 41-7-190, 41-7-191, 41-7-193, 41-7-197, 41-7-201, 41-7-202, And 41-7-207, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Health Care Certificate Of Need Law To Remove Health Care Services And Equipment From The Requirement For The Issuance Of A Certificate Of Need, So That Only Certain Health Care Facilities Will Require Certificate Of Need Review; To Amend Sections 41-4-18 And 41-73-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1206/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1206.xml","sponsor":"Robert Foster"},
{"bill_id":921207,"bill_number":"HB1159","title":"Municipal separate school districts; elect all trustees for 4-year terms at general municipal election in certain school districts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-7-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Election Of All Members Of The Board Of Trustees Of Certain Municipal Separate School Districts At The Same Time The General Municipal Election Is Held And To Establish A Term Of Four Years For Such Trustees; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1159/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1159.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":921212,"bill_number":"HB1183","title":"Medicaid; expand eligibility under federal health care reform law.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Medicaid Coverage For Individuals Who Are Under 65 Years Of Age, Are Not Pregnant, Are Not Entitled To Or Enrolled For Medicare Benefits And Whose Income Is Not More Than 133% Of The Federal Poverty Level, As Authorized Under The Federal Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1183/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1183.xml","sponsor":"David Myers"},
{"bill_id":921218,"bill_number":"HB1173","title":"School Employees; repeal prohibition against making certain payroll deductions from salaries of.","description":"An Act To Repeal Section 37-9-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates A Misdemeanor For School Superintendents Permitting Certain Payroll Deductions To Be Made From The Salaries Of Licensed School Employees; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1173/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1173.xml","sponsor":"David Myers"},
{"bill_id":921224,"bill_number":"SB2692","title":"Venue; clarify when defendants properly sued in different counties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 11-46-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Venue As Against Two Or More Governmental Entity Defendants For Whom Venue Is Proper In Different Counties; To Amend Section 11-11-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Venue As Against Two Or More Health Care Provider Defendants For Whom Venue Is Proper In Different Counties For Wrongful Death; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2692/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2692.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":921231,"bill_number":"SB2676","title":"Mississippi Higher Education Grant Program for Single Mothers; establish.","description":"An Act To Establish A Mississippi Higher Education Grant Program For Single Mothers To Provide Financial Aid To Complete Two- And Four-year Degrees At Public Colleges And Universities Administered By The Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Bill; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2676/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2676.xml","sponsor":"Tammy Witherspoon"},
{"bill_id":921236,"bill_number":"SB2672","title":"Secretary of State to donate certain submerged lands to National Park Service; authorize.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Secretary Of State To Donate Certain Submerged Lands Located In Jackson County, Mississippi, To The National Park Service; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2672/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2672.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":921242,"bill_number":"SB2696","title":"Driving under the influence; revise computation of subsequent offenses and eligibility for nonadjudication.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-11-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Computation Of Subsequent Offenses And Eligibility For Nonadjudication In Charges Of Driving Under The Influence; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2696/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2696.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":921247,"bill_number":"SB2663","title":"Building Officials and Inspectors Registration Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"building Officials And Inspectors Registration Act\"; To Define Terms Used In The Act; To Regulate And Register Building Officials, Plan Reviewers, Building Inspectors, Electrical Inspectors, Mechanical Inspectors And Plumbing Inspectors; To Prescribe The Powers And Duties Of The Commissioner Of Insurance; To Create A Building Officials Advisory Board; To Require The Approval Of Educational And Training Programs For Building Officials, Plan Reviewers And Inspectors; To Establish Fees; To Provide For The Promulgation Of Rules And Regulations; To Prescribe Penalties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2663/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2663.xml","sponsor":"Chris Massey"},
{"bill_id":921252,"bill_number":"SB2685","title":"DUI; technical correction bill.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-11-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Secure, Online Access To Nonadjudication Records For Judges, Clerks And Prosecutors; To Require Dui Defendants To Reveal Prior Dui History When Pleading Guilty; To Amend Section 63-11-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Duty Of The Trial Court Clerk To Submit Disposition Information In A Timely Fashion; To Amend Section 1, Chapter 457, Laws Of 2016, To Extend The Existence Of The Dui Information-exchange Improvement Advisory Committee For One Year, To Revise The Membership Thereof, And To Require An Additional Annual Report From The Committee; To Amend Section 2, Chapter 457, Laws Of 2016, To Extend The Due Date Of The Report To Be Made By The Mandatory Statewide Offense-reporting System Task Force And To Make Certain Technical Corrections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2685/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2685.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":921262,"bill_number":"HB1140","title":"Oil Spill Settlement Funds; revise provisions regarding deposit in State Treasury.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-103-302, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Deposit Into The State Treasury Of Certain Funds Received By Or On Behalf Of The State Of Mississippi Through A Negotiated Settlement For Economic Damages In Connection With The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1140/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1140.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":921267,"bill_number":"SB2711","title":"Civil actions; property and casualty insurers have burden of proof for exclusions in \"all perils\" coverage policy.","description":"An Act To Provide That, In Any Action For Damages By The Policyholder Against A Property And Casualty Insurer Under An \"all Perils\" Coverage Policy, The Insurer Has The Burden Of Proof As To The Application Of Any Exclusion In The Policy; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2711/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2711.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":921273,"bill_number":"HB1139","title":"Gulf Coast Restoration Fund; create.","description":"An Act To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Designated As The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund; To Provide That Monies In The Special Fund Shall Be Used By The Department Of Marine Resources, Upon Appropriation By The Legislature, Based Upon The Recommendation Of The Board Of Trustees Of The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund To Provide Assistance To Entities For The Purpose Of Promoting Ecological Habitat, Promoting Economic Development And Overall Community Benefit; To Create The Board Of Trustees Of The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund; To Provide For The Composition Of The Board Of Trustees; To Provide That The Board Of Trustees Of The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund Shall Review Applications For Assistance Under This Act And Make Recommendations For Assistance To The Department Of Marine Resources; To Bring Forward Section 27-103-302, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides That Certain Funds Received By Or On Behalf Of The State Of Mississippi Through A Negotiated Settlement For Economic Damages In Connection With The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Shall Be Deposited Into The Budget Contingency Fund For Appropriation By The Legislature, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1139/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1139.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":921278,"bill_number":"SB2670","title":"Public Trust Tidelands Transparency and Accountability Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The \"public Trust Tidelands Transparency And Accountability Act\"; To Create Section 29-15-24, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Provide Transparency And Detailed Accountability In Administering And Accounting For The Public Trust Tidelands Fund And The Public Trust Tidelands Assessments Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2670/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2670.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":921284,"bill_number":"SB2713","title":"University of Mississippi Medical Center; authorize remains in the potter's field on its property to be cremated.","description":"An Act To Authorize The University Of Mississippi Medical Center To Disinter, Remove, Cremate And Reinter Human Remains Reposing In The Potter's Field On The Property Of The Medical Center To A Different Location On The Medical Center's Property; To Repeal Section 2, Chapter 846, Local And Private Laws Of 1973, As Amended By Chapter 854, Laws Of 1974, Which Authorizes The University Of Mississippi Medical Center To Take Certain Actions Regarding Human Remains In The Potter's Field On Its Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2713/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2713.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":921292,"bill_number":"SB2689","title":"Campaign funds; prohibit personal use of.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Use Of Campaign Contributions For Personal Use; To Provide For The Disposition Of Unused Campaign Funds; To Amend Section 23-15-801, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical Changes; To Amend Section 23-15-803, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Deadline For Filing A Statement Of Organization For A Political Committee To 48 Hours; To Require The Disclosure Of The Name, Address, Officers And Members Of A Political Committee, The Designation Of The Chair And The Custodian Of Financial Books And Records; To Allow The Mississippi Ethics Commission To Administratively Fine Political Committees Not More Than $5,000.00, Per Violation, For Failing To Comply With Filing Requirements; To Amend Section 23-15-805, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Candidates To File Campaign Finance Reports Directly With The Secretary Of State By Fax, Email, Postal Mail Or Hand Delivery; To Amend Section 23-15-807, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Unopposed Candidates Are Not Required To File Pre-election Reports But Must File All Other Reports; To Provide That The Required Disclosure Of An Expenditure To A Credit Card Issuer, Financial Institution Or Business Allowing Payments And Money Transfers To Be Made Over The Internet To Include, Either By Detail Or A Separate Entity, Must Include The Amount Of The Funds Passing To Each Person, Business Entity Or Organization Receiving Funds From The Expenditure; To Amend Section 23-15-811, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Mississippi Ethics Commission May Bring A Mandamus Action To Compel The Required Campaign Finance Disclosure Reports; To Amend Section 23-15-813, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical Changes; To Amend Section 23-15-817, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That The List Of Candidates Who Failed To File A Campaign Finance Report Be Provided To The Mississippi Ethics Commission; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2689/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2689.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":921298,"bill_number":"SB2728","title":"Conflicts of interest for community hospital board members; define.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-13-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe Conflicts Of Interest For Members Of Boards Of Trustees For Community Hospitals And To Prescribe The Membership Of The Board For A Certain Community Hospital System; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2728/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2728.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":921303,"bill_number":"HB1172","title":"School board members; authorize removal of those in municipal and municipal separate school districts for just cause.","description":"An Act To Provide For The Removal Of Appointed Board Members By The Appointing Local Governing Authority For Just Cause; To Amend Section 37-6-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Bring Forward Section 37-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1172/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1172.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":921308,"bill_number":"HB1156","title":"School resource officers; revise training requirements as a condition of employment.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-7-321, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Qualifications For And Establish The Minimum Level Of Training Required Of Individuals Employed By Local School Districts To Serve As Security Guards Or School Resources Officers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1156/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1156.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":921314,"bill_number":"SB2726","title":"Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust Claims Transparency Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust Claims Transparency Act; To Create New Section 11-67-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enact A Short Title; To Create New Section 11-67-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Legislative Findings; To Create New Section 11-67-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enact Definitions; To Create New Section 11-67-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Plaintiff Disclosures; To Create New Section 11-67-9 Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Identification Of Additional Asbestos Trust Claims By A Defendant; To Create New Section 11-67-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Admissibility Of Evidence; To Create New Section 11-67-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enact Sanctions For Failure To Provide Information; To Create New Section 11-67-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Transition Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2726/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2726.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":921319,"bill_number":"HB1187","title":"Medicaid; require Governor and Division of Medicaid to negotiate to obtain federal waiver to expand Medicaid coverage.","description":"An Act To Direct The Governor And The Division Of Medicaid To Enter Into Negotiations With The Federal Government To Obtain A Waiver Of Applicable Provisions Of The Medicaid Laws And Regulations To Create A Plan To Allow The Expansion Of Medicaid Coverage In Mississippi; To Specify The Provisions That The Governor And The Division Shall Seek To Have Included In The Waiver Plan; To Provide That If A Waiver Is Obtained To Allow The Expansion Of Medicaid Coverage, The Division Shall Amend The State Plan To Include The Provisions Authorized In The Waiver And Shall Begin Implementing The Plan Authorized By The Waiver; To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1187/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1187.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":921324,"bill_number":"SB2656","title":"Mississippi Minimum Wage Act; establish.","description":"An Act To Enact A Minimum Wage Law For The State Of Mississippi, With Annual Incremental Increases Over A Three-year Period; To Define Employers And Employees Subject To The Minimum Wage Law; To Empower The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security, Office Of The Governor, To Enforce And Administer The Provisions Of The Minimum Wage Law; To Provide Criminal Penalties And A Civil Cause Of Action Against Employers For Violations Of The Minimum Wage Law; To Amend Section 17-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Municipal And County Governing Authorities, In Their Discretion, To Mandate A Wage That Is More Than The State Minimum Wage; To Amend Section 25-3-40, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2656/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2656.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":921330,"bill_number":"HB1194","title":"Medical professionals; authorize to contract with Health Department to provide free services to indigent and needy persons.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-25-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Certain Licensed Medical Professionals Who Are In Good Standing To Contract With The Department Of Health For Purposes Of Providing Free Services To Indigent And Needy Persons; To Provide Immunity From Civil Action For Those Services; To Amend Section 73-25-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Certain Nonresidents Licensed Medical Professionals To Provide Temporary Health Services In This State Through A Sponsoring Organization Registered With The Department Of Health; To Amend Section 73-25-38, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides Immunity To Medical Professionals Who Voluntarily Provide Health Care, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; To Amend Section 75-15-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1194/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1194.xml","sponsor":"Shane Aguirre"},
{"bill_id":921337,"bill_number":"HB1126","title":"Taxing entities; require to file annual report on tax revenues with Department of Revenue instead of State Auditor.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-101-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Taxing Entities To File Their Annual Report On Tax Revenues With The Department Of Revenue Instead Of The State Auditor; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1126/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1126.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":921342,"bill_number":"SB2690","title":"Birth certificate; adoptee may obtain certified copy of original after 40 years.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-17-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Adoptee May Obtain A Copy Of The Adoptee's Original Birth Certificate Once 40 Years Has Passed Since The Issuance Of A Revised Birth Certificate Following The Adoption; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2690/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2690.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":921347,"bill_number":"HB1178","title":"\"Mississippi Universal Prekindergarten Program Act of 2017\"; enact.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Universal Prekindergarten Program Act Of 2017\"; To Define The Terms Used Herein; To Provide For The Public Funding Of The Program Which Shall Be Available To Parents And Families On A Voluntary Participation Basis; To Prescribe The Minimum Standards Of Education Required To Be Offered To Children Enrolled In The Program; To Prescribe The Manner By Which Payments Will Be Made To Prekindergarten Programs Whether Such Programs Be Offered Through The Public School District Of Residence, An Outside District Or Through A Prequalified Private Provider; To Establish The Minimum Standards Required For The Prequalification Of Private Providers; To Prescribe The Manner By Which Local School Districts Shall Account For Students Enrolled In Prekindergarten Programs For Purposes Of Determining Average Daily Attendance To Calculate Its Annual Budget Request; To Provide That The Program Shall Be Jointly Administered By The State Board Of Education And The Division Of Early Childhood Care And Development, Which Shall Jointly Promulgate Rules And Regulations Governing The Program; To Provide For The Expansion Of School-based Prekindergarten Programs; To Require The Board And The Division To Establish A Process To Calculate The Annual Statewide Tuition Rate For Prekindergarten Education; To Provide For An Administrative Procedures Process For Entities Aggrieved By Actions Of The Board And Division; To Require Annual Reports On The Efficacy Of The Programs And Any Recommendation For Improvement Or Discontinuation To The Legislature; To Bring Forward Section 37-21-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1178/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1178.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":921352,"bill_number":"HB1144","title":"Mississippi Gulf Coast Recovery Act of 2017; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Gulf Coast Recovery Act Of 2017,\" To Define Certain Terms For The Purposes Of This Act; To Create A Nonprofit Corporation To Be Known As Mississippi Gulf Coast Recovery, Inc., Which Will Create And Administer The Recovery Fund For The Purpose Of Assisting Counties, And Other Entities In Such Counties, That Were Disproportionately Affected By The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill And Other Entities In Such Counties; To Provide That The Recovery Fund Shall Consist Of A Portion Of Certain Funds Received By Or On Behalf Of The State Of Mississippi Through A Negotiated Settlement For Economic Damages In Connection With The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill; To Provide The Purposes For Which Monies In The Recovery Fund May Be Used To Assist Counties, And Other Entities In Such Counties, That Were Disproportionately Affected By The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill; To Provide For The Composition Of The Board Of Directors Of Mississippi Gulf Coast Recovery, Inc.; To Provide The Powers And Duties Of Mississippi Gulf Coast Recovery, Inc.; To Amend Section 27-103-302, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Portion Of Certain Funds Received By Or On Behalf Of The State Of Mississippi Through A Negotiated Settlement For Economic Damages In Connection With The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Shall Be Deposited Into The Recovery Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1144/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1144.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":921366,"bill_number":"HB1181","title":"Contractors; require to submit signed agreement acknowledging certain information when submitting a bid.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-5-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Contractors Submitting Bids On Public Works Projects To Submit A Signed Agreement Acknowledging Their Awareness Of Certain Hiring Policies Established In This Section; To Require The Signed Agreement To Be Submitted With The Contractor's Bid And Employment Plan; To Amend Section 37-153-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1181/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1181.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":921371,"bill_number":"SB2700","title":"Nursing education; unspent TANF funds shall be spent to pay expenses of persons enrolled as part of workforce training.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Unspent Tanf Funds Remaining From The Prior Fiscal Year First Shall Be Expended To Pay For The Education-related Expenses Of Persons Who Are Enrolled In Nursing Education Courses As Part Of Workforce Training And Pay For The Child Care Expenses Of Those Persons While They Are Taking The Nursing Education Courses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2700/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2700.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":921376,"bill_number":"SB2683","title":"Marine Resources; revise waters closed to shrimping.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-15-64.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Waters Closed To Shrimping; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2683/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2683.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":921381,"bill_number":"HB1174","title":"Charter school payments; prohibit SDE from reducing and redirecting local school district's MAEP funds for purpose of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-28-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement Of The State Department Of Education To Reduce A School District's January Transfer Of Mississippi Adequate Education Program Funds By The Amount Owed To The Charter School And Remove The Requirement That Those Monies Be Redirected To The Charter School; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1174/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1174.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":921388,"bill_number":"HB1163","title":"Teachers classroom supply funds; restrict diverting funds specified for from appropriation for other purposes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-61-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Use Of Classroom Supply Funds Deposited To The Credit Of The Education Enhancement Fund For Purposes Other Than The Purposes For Which The Classroom Supply Funds Have Been Specified; To Amend Section 37-151-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1163/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1163.xml","sponsor":"David Myers"},
{"bill_id":921393,"bill_number":"SB2681","title":"Elections; authorize procedures to promote full investigation and detection of election law violations.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Registrars To Designate Which Party Primary Election A Voter Participates In After Each Such Election; To Remove Date Of Birth And Age Information From The List Of Items Exempt From Disclosure Under The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983; To Amend Section 23-15-911, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Length Of Time Within Which A Candidate May Examine The Ballot Box; To Clarify That The Period Of Time Within Which The Ballot Boxes May Be Examined Commences Upon Certification By The State Executive Committee; To Provide That Notice Of A Candidate's Intent To Examine The Ballot Boxes Shall Be Served Upon The Circuit Clerk; To Provide That The Circuit Clerk Shall Post The Notice In A Public Place And Mail The Notice To Any Opposing Candidate; To Permit Persons Conducting The Examination To Copy The Contents Of The Ballot Box, Pollbooks And Any Other Election Records; To Require Circuit Clerks To Preserve Ballot Boxes And Their Contents For Certain Periods Of Time; To Amend Section 97-13-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Votes Or Attempts To Vote In The Run-off Primary Election Of One Party When He Has Voted In The Primary Election Of Another Party Within The Previous 21 Days Shall Be Guilty Of A Misdemeanor; To Amend Section 23-15-575, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No Person Shall Vote In The Primary Or Run-off Primary Election Of One Party If He Has Voted In The Primary Or Run-off Primary Election Of Another Party Within The Previous 60 Days; To Amend Section 23-15-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Primary Election Pollbooks To Be Prepared Before Any Primary Or Run-off Primary Election; To Provide That These Pollbooks Designate Which Party Primary Election The Voter Has Participated In Within The Previous 60 Days; To Create Section 23-15-614, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Municipal And Circuit Clerks To Enter Into The Statewide Elections Management System A Voter's History Of Participating In Any Election Within 30 Days After The Election But Before Preparing Any Subsequent Pollbooks; To Amend Sections 23-15-597, 23-15-599 And 23-15-611, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Deadlines For The Certification Of Election Results; To Amend Sections 23-15-171, 23-15-191, 23-15-213, 23-15-833, 23-15-857, 23-15-981, 23-15-1031 And 23-15-1083, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Second Primary Election, If Any, Shall Occur Four Weeks After The First Primary Election; To Amend Section 23-15-921, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Deadline For Filing Certain Election Contests To 30 Days After Certification Of The Election; To Amend Section 23-15-923, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Petition To Contest Certain Other Elections Shall Be Filed Within 30 Days After Certification Of Those Elections; To Amend Sections 23-15-927 And 23-15-951, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Deadline For Requesting Judicial Review Of An Election Contest To 30 Days After The Certification Of The Election And To Provide That Certain Election Contests Shall Be Tried Without A Jury; To Amend Section 23-15-961, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Qualifications Of A Party Nominee May Be Challenged After His Nomination But Before A General Election; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2681/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2681.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":921399,"bill_number":"HB1125","title":"Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Center; authorize DFA to enter into contract with nonprofit corporation for support of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 39-25-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Finance And Administration To Contract With, For A Period Not To Exceed Fifty Years, A Nonprofit Corporation Whose Primary Purpose For Incorporation Is The Support, Improvement, Administration And Operation Of The Mississippi Arts And Entertainment Center; To Provide That Any Real Property Purchased Or Received By Donation For The Mississippi Arts And Entertainment Center Shall Be Titled To The State Of Mississippi For The Benefit And Use Of The Department Of Finance And Administration; To Provide That For Any Lease Or Contractual Arrangement To Which The Department Of Finance And Administration And A Nonprofit Corporation Are A Party To, As Provided In This Act, The Nonprofit Corporation Shall, Along With The Possessory And Leasehold Interests And/or Real And Personal Property Of The Corporation, Be Exempt From All Ad Valorem Taxation, Including, But Not Limited To, School, City And County Ad Valorem Taxes, For The Term Or Period Of Time Stated In The Lease Or Contractual Arrangement; To Amend Sections 27-31-1 And 31-11-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1125/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1125.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":921404,"bill_number":"HB1195","title":"Mentally ill patient/inmate who escapes a facility; require public to be notified of mental health status.","description":"An Act To Provide That When A Mentally Ill Inmate Escapes A Correctional Facility, Or A Patient Escapes A Mental Health Treatment Facility, The Public Shall Be Notified Of The Mental Illness; To Define The Term \"mental Illness\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1195/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1195.xml","sponsor":"Edward Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":921410,"bill_number":"HB1189","title":"Medicaid; division shall reimburse for services to eligible children with an IEP in school setting.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Division Of Medicaid Shall Reimburse For Services To Medicaid-eligible Children With An Individualized Education Program (iep) Provided In A School-based Setting; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1189/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1189.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":921415,"bill_number":"HB1204","title":"Smoke-free Air Act of 2017; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Smoke-free Air Act Of 2017; To Express Certain Legislative Findings Regarding The Effects Of Secondhand Smoke And Other Risks Of Smoking; To Define Certain Terms; To Prohibit Smoking In Enclosed Public Places And Places Of Employment, In Private Clubs, In Enclosed Residential Facilities And In Certain Outdoor Public Places And Places Of Employment; To Authorize Persons To Voluntarily Designate Areas Within Their Control As Smoke-free Places; To Prescribe The Minimum Requirements For Persons In Control Of Areas To Be In Compliance With This Act; To Require Persons In Control Of Areas To Post \"no Smoking\" Signs At All Entrances To Areas Where Smoking Is Prohibited By This Act; To Authorize The State Board Of Health To Adopt Rules And Regulations To Implement The Provisions Of This Act; To Provide For Enforcement Of This Act; To Authorize Certain Officials And Other Persons To Apply For Injunctive Relief In Court To Enforce The Provisions Of This Act; To Provide Penalties For Violations Of This Act; To Allow Political Subdivisions To Adopt Local Ordinances Relating To Smoking That Are More Restrictive Than This Act; To Direct The State Department Of Health To Engage In A Continuing Program To Explain And Clarify The Purposes And Requirements Of This Act To Citizens Affected By It, And To Guide Owners, Operators, And Managers In Their Compliance With It; To Repeal Sections 29-5-160 Through 29-5-163, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Mississippi Clean Indoor Air Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1204/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1204.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":921420,"bill_number":"HB1191","title":"Child Care Payment Program; require minimum annual spending levels on from TANF Block Grant.","description":"An Act To Require Minimum Annual Spending Levels On The Child Care Payment Program (ccpp) From The Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (tanf) Block Grant; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1191/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1191.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":921426,"bill_number":"HB1119","title":"Open Meetings Act; revise portion that deals with teleconference and video meetings.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-41-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Manner In Which Teleconference And Video Meetings Are Required To Be Held Under The Open Meetings Act; To Amend Sections 21-3-19, 21-5-13, 21-7-9, 21-8-11 And 21-9-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1119/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1119.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":921434,"bill_number":"HB1155","title":"MS Board for Educator Standards and Licensure (BESL); establish.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish And Prescribe The Responsibilities Of The Mississippi Board For Educator Standards And Licensure (besl); To Empower The Besl To Establish Standards Of All Educator Preparation Programs In The State And Establish Standards For Educator Licensure And Renewal; To Transfer The Authority And Programs Of The Commission On Teacher And Administrator Education, Certification And Licensure And Development To The Besl; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1155/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1155.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":921440,"bill_number":"SB2720","title":"Medical professionals; immunity from liability and continuing education credits for indigent care.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 73-25-19 And 73-25-38, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Medical Professionals Civil Immunity For Voluntary Care Provided Without Compensation To Indigent Or Needy Persons; To Allow Medical Professionals Who Provide Voluntary Care Without Compensation To Indigent Or Needy Persons To Receive Continuing Education Credit For Each 60 Minutes Of Qualifying Care Provided; To Provide That Nonresident Medical Professionals Licensed By Any State, Territory, District, Or Possession Of The United States May Provide Temporary Voluntary Medical Services In This State Without Compensation Through A Sponsoring Nonprofit Organization Registered With The Department Of Health; To Provide Civil Immunity For Nonresident Medical Professionals Who Provide Temporary Volunteer Health Care Services Through A Sponsoring Nonprofit Organization Registered With The Department Of Health; To Provide Continuing Education Credits For Medical Professions Offering Charitable Care; To Include Dentists And Other Medical Professionals; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2720/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2720.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":921445,"bill_number":"SB2654","title":"Supporting and Strengthening Families Act; revise.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-31-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Amend The Supporting And Strengthening Families Act To Require Filing In Youth Court Of The Temporary Power Of Attorney; To Prohibit Certain Persons From Being Designated Attorney-in-fact Based On Criminal History; To Provide That No Filing Fee, Attorney Or Court Review Is Required; To Require Scanning Into Mycids; To Amend Section 93-31-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Revisions To The Statutory Form; To Create A Form For Revocation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2654/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2654.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":921451,"bill_number":"SB2668","title":"Agriculture; revise country of origin labeling for certain ground meats.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 69-1-307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Country Of Origin Labeling For Certain Ground Meats; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2668/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2668.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":921456,"bill_number":"SB2680","title":"Abused and neglected children; clarify alternative of relative care.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-15-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Relative Care Is A Legal Placement Option For Abused And Neglected Children; To Amend Section 43-15-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform References To Child Protection Services; To Amend Section 43-21-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enact Definitions In The Youth Court Act Concerning Fictive Kin, Durable Legal Relative Guardianship, And Reasonable Efforts; To Amend Section 43-21-609, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Giving Custody To A Relative And Waiving Any Requirement For The Relative To Participate In Foster Parent Training Is Within The Discretion Of The Court And To Create A Durable Legal Relative Guardianship Alternative; To Amend Section 43-21-613, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 93-5-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Status Of Spousal Domestic Abuse As A Fault Ground For Divorce; To Amend Section 93-17-303, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Right Of Adoptive Parents, Under Certain Circumstances, To Proceed Pro Se In The Matter Of Registration Of A Foreign Adoption; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2680/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2680.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":921466,"bill_number":"HB1160","title":"Writing; require SBE to establish curriculum for the teaching of cursive writing.","description":"An Act To Require The State Board Of Education To Develop A Writing Curriculum For Use By Each School District And Establish Rules And Regulations To Be Followed By The Districts To Implement A Writing Curriculum That Includes Instructions On The Fundamentals Of Cursive Handwriting Techniques; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1160/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1160.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":921471,"bill_number":"HB1122","title":"Public purchasing laws; remove prohibition on using reverse auctions for certain public contracts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Prohibition In The Public Purchasing Laws On Using Reverse Auctions For Public Contracts For The Design Or Construction Of Public Facilities, Roads And Bridges; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1122/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1122.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":921476,"bill_number":"SB2661","title":"Environmental justice; require meaningful involvement of all people in siting process.","description":"An Act To Require The Fair Treatment And Meaningful Involvement Of All People Regardless Of Race, Color, National Origin Or Income With Regard To The Development And Enforcement Of Environmental Laws And The Siting Of Certain Facilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2661/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2661.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":921482,"bill_number":"SB2737","title":"State Flag; provide for statewide referendum on removing Confederate Battle Flag from the design of.","description":"An Act To Provide For A Statewide Special Election For The Purpose Of Determining The Will Of The Citizens Of The State As To Whether Or Not The Confederate Battle Emblem Shall Be Removed From The Design Of The Official Flag Of The State Of Mississippi; To Set The Date Of November 7, 2017, For The Statewide Special Election; To Require The Election To Be Administered By Means Of Ballots With Specific Language And To Require The Secretary Of State To Provide Such Ballots To The Election Commissioners Of Each County; To Establish A Commission To Redesign The Mississippi State Flag In The Event A Majority Of The Electors Vote In Favor Of Changing The Flag; To Prescribe The Membership Of The Commission And To Provide For Its Organization And Meetings; To Provide That The Redesigned Mississippi State Flag Adopted By The Commission Shall Not Include The Design Of The Confederate Battle Flag; To Provide That The Recommendation Of The Commission Shall Be Presented To The 2017 Regular Session And Shall Be Unveiled At The Bicentennial Of The State Of Mississippi On December 10, 2017; To Amend Sections 23-15-351 And 23-15-355, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2737/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2737.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":921487,"bill_number":"SB2665","title":"Wildlife; require the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks to identify existing and needed wildlife corridors.","description":"An Act To Require The Mississippi Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks, In Conjunction With The Mississippi Department Of Environmental Quality And The Mississippi Department Of Transportation, To Identify Existing And Needed Wildlife Corridors; To File A Report And Recommendations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2665/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2665.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":921494,"bill_number":"SB2723","title":"Insurance adjusters license; revise waiver of license requirements and examination exemptions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-17-407, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Commissioner Of Insurance To Waive Any Requirement For An Insurance Adjuster License For An Applicant With A Certification From A Certain Nationally Recognized Insurance Claims Association; To Amend Section 83-17-417, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Exemptions From Examination Required For An Adjuster License; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2723/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2723.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":921500,"bill_number":"HB1114","title":"Transparency website; require information on state actions related to public purchases and contracts to be included on.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-104-155, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Detailed Information On State Agency Actions Related To Public Purchases And Public Contracts That Are Made Through Competitive Bids Or Negotiations Or Through A Request For Proposals Process Be Included On The Website Maintained Under The Mississippi Accountability And Transparency Act; To Require The Agency To Update This Information Monthly; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1114/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1114.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":921506,"bill_number":"HB1193","title":"SNAP benefits; direct DHS to revise formula used to calculate to increase benefit amount for elderly persons.","description":"An Act To Direct The Department Of Human Services To Revise The Formula That Is Used To Calculate The Benefits Under The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (snap) In Order To Increase The Amount Of Monthly Benefits For Persons Age Sixty-five Years And Older; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1193/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1193.xml","sponsor":"David Myers"},
{"bill_id":921511,"bill_number":"SB2688","title":"Income tax; public hospitals & private nonprofit hospitals may collect certain debts by setoff against debtor's refund.","description":"An Act To Authorize A Procedure To Allow Public Hospitals And Private Nonprofit Hospitals To Collect Certain Debts Through A Setoff Against Income Tax Refunds Owed The Debtor; To Provide For Hearing And Appeals In Contested Cases; To Provide That Such Hearing And Appeals Shall Only Consider Mistakes Of Fact; To Authorize The Department Of Revenue To Transfer The Income Tax Refunds Of A Debtor To A Claimant Hospital For The Purpose Of Satisfying Such Debts; To Amend Section 27-7-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2688/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2688.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":921516,"bill_number":"HB1175","title":"Charter school payments; remove local school districts requirement to pay local contribution directly to charter school.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-28-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement Placed Upon Local School Districts Wherein Charter Schools Are Located To Directly Pay To The Charter School The Amount For Each Student Enrolled In The Charter School Equal To The Amount Of The Ad Valorem Tax Receipts And In Lieu Payments Received Per Pupil For The Support Of The Local School District Where The Student Resides; To Remove The Requirement Placed Upon The State Department Of Education To Pay The Charter School The Pro Rata Ad Valorem Receipts And In Lieu Payments Per Pupil For Each Student Attending A Charter School Located In A District Where The Student Does Not Reside; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1175/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1175.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":921521,"bill_number":"HB1151","title":"Bail; bring forward provisions regulating.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 21-23-8, 99-5-9 And 99-5-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Bail Requirements, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1151/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1151.xml","sponsor":"Brad Touchstone"},
{"bill_id":921530,"bill_number":"HB1170","title":"School resource officers; revise educational training requirement as a condition of employment.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-7-321, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Qualifications For And Establish The Minimum Level Of Training Required Of Individuals Employed By Local School Districts To Serve As Security Guards Or School Resource Officers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1170/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1170.xml","sponsor":"David Myers"},
{"bill_id":921535,"bill_number":"HB1152","title":"Mississippi Foundation for Early Childhood Development; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Foundation For Early Childhood Development, A Public-private Partnership That Shall Identify Methods To Increase Student Preparedness For School At The Kindergarten Level; To Provide For The Makeup Of The Board Of Trustees For The Foundation; To Require The Board To Match Funds Appropriated By The State With Private Funds For The Purpose Of Providing Grants For Certain Programs; To Require The Legislature To Annually Appropriate Funds For The Support Of The Mississippi Foundation For Early Childhood Development; To Require The Superintendent Of Public Education To Make Grants To The Mississippi Foundation For Early Childhood Development For Purposes Of Implementing An Early Childhood Development Grant Program; To Require The Superintendent Of Public Education To Make Grants To A Private Nonprofit Organization To Aid The Mississippi Foundation For Early Childhood Development; To Require The Mississippi Foundation For Early Childhood Development To Adopt A System Of Evaluation And To Make Available To The Public The Results Of Such Evaluation; To Require All Agencies, Departments, Institutions And Political Subdivisions Of The State That Provide Programs Or Services To Children In This State To Create, Annually, An Itemized List Of The Programs And Services Provided To Children So That The List Can Be Utilized By The Foundation; To Require That The List Contain A Description Of The Programs And Services, A Resource Mapping Of All Federal And State Funds Received, Costs Associated With The Programs And Services, The Number Of Children Served By The Programs And Services, And Any Performance Measures Used To Assess The Programs And Services; To Provide That The Itemized Lists Of Programs And Services Shall Be Provided To The John C. Stennis Institute Of Government At Mississippi State University Not Later Than September 1 Of Each Year; To Provide That The Stennis Institute Shall Compile The Information In Those Lists Into One Document, And Shall Make The Compiled Information Available To The Foundation By December 1 Of Each Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1152/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1152.xml","sponsor":"David Myers"},
{"bill_id":921541,"bill_number":"HB1199","title":"Personal care homes; increase number of residents who may continue to reside there instead of in nursing home.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-11-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Numerical Restriction On The Number Of Residents In A Personal Care Home Who May Continue To Reside In The Personal Care Home If Approved In Writing By A Licensed Physician, Notwithstanding A Determination By The Licensing Agency That Skilled Nursing Services Would Be Appropriate For The Resident; To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On That Provision And Other Provisions Of This Section Relating To Personal Care Homes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1199/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1199.xml","sponsor":"Shane Barnett"},
{"bill_id":921547,"bill_number":"HB1150","title":"Counties; clarify authority to collect fees for rubbish and garbage disposal.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-3-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Boards Of Supervisors Of Counties Have The Authority To Contract With Collection Agencies For The Collection Of Fees Associated With The Disposal Or Collection Of Garbage, Rubbish And Solid Wastes; To Require Counties To Solicit And Receive Requests For Proposals Or Requests For Qualifications Before Entering A Contract For The Collection Of Such Fees; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1150/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1150.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":921552,"bill_number":"SB2664","title":"Marine Resources; require a nonresident to meet licensing requirements before receiving a Mississippi commercial fishing license.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-15-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Nonresident's Domicile State Has Mandatory Licensing Requirements Then The Nonresident Must Meet Those Requirements Before Receiving A Mississippi Nonresident Commercial Fishing License; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2664/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2664.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":921557,"bill_number":"HB1180","title":"School Board members; increase annual salary of and remove prohibition on membership in PERS.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-6-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Annual Salary For Persons Serving As Members Of School Boards; To Remove The Option For School Board Members To Receive Per Diem Compensation Instead Of A Salary; To Remove The Prohibition On School Board Members Being Members Of The Public Employees' Retirement System; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1180/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1180.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":921564,"bill_number":"SB2697","title":"Equal pay for equal work; require for employees of opposite sex in the same work establishment.","description":"An Act To Provide That No Employer Shall Pay An Employee A Wage At A Rate Less Than The Rate At Which An Employee Of The Opposite Sex In The Same Establishment Is Paid For Equal Work On A Job, The Performance Of Which Requires Equal Skill, Effort And Responsibility, And Which Is Performed Under Similar Working Conditions; To Provide That An Employee May File A Petition In The Proper Circuit Court; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2697/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2697.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":921569,"bill_number":"SB2703","title":"Divorce; domestic violence as a ground for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-5-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create Domestic Violence As Additional Grounds For Fault Divorce; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2703/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2703.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":921577,"bill_number":"HB1186","title":"Adult daycare facilities; define for licensure reimbursement purposes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-11-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"adult Day Care Facility\" For Purposes Of Institutional Licensure By The State Department Of Health; To Amend Section 43-11-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The State Board Of Health To Promulgate Rules, Regulations And Standards Regarding The Operation Of Adult Day Care Facilities Which Incorporate The Most Current Ranges And Levels Of Care Developed By The National Adult Day Services Association (nadsa), And To Authorize The State Department Of Health To Implement The Rap-back Criminal History Records System For Monitoring Employees At Licensed Adult Care Facilities; To Codify Section 43-11-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe Fees For Adult Day Care Facility Licensure; To Amend Section 43-13-117.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Requirements And Levels Of Service For Medicaid Reimbursement For Adult Day Health Services By A Medicaid Waiver Provider; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1186/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1186.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":921582,"bill_number":"SB2731","title":"Multidisciplinary team records; youth court confidentiality law applies.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-15-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Confidentiality And Possible Disclosure Of Records Of Multidisciplinary Teams And Child Advocacy Centers Concerning Children Shall Be Governed By The Youth Court Act And The Uniform Rules Of Youth Court Practice; To Provide That The Disclosure Of Certain Information Obtained From A Team Meeting Or From A Center May Occur Only When Requested By Courts For Limited Purposes; To Amend Section 43-21-259, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Confidentiality Of Certain Other Records Shall Include Information And Forensic Interviews Developed Or Prepared By Multidisciplinary Teams And Child Advocacy Centers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2731/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2731.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":921588,"bill_number":"HB1196","title":"DHS; seek waivers to implement system to limit SNAP food purchases to percent of food groups in federal nutrition guide.","description":"An Act To Direct The Mississippi Department Of Human Services To Seek Federal Waivers Necessary To Develop And Implement A System Under Which Limits Will Be Placed On Purchases Of Food By Recipients Of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (snap) Benefits So That The Recipients Will Not Be Able To Purchase In Any Month More Than The Percentage Of Each Food Group In The Current Myplate Nutrition Guide Of The United State Department Of Agriculture; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1196/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1196.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":921594,"bill_number":"SB2694","title":"Emergency displacement of children; require criminal background check.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Child Protective Services To Request That A Criminal Justice Agency Perform A Federal Name-based Criminal History Records Check Of Each Adult Residing In The Home During An Emergency Placement Situation When A Child Must Be Placed In Home Care Due To The Absence Of Parents Or Custodians; To Provide That Name-based Check Results May Be Provided To The Mississippi Criminal Information Center (mcic) Of The Department Of Public Safety, Which Shall Then Provide A Complete Set Of Each Adult Resident's Fingerprints To The Mcic Central Repository For The Immediate Submission To The Fbi Within 14 Calendar Days From The Date The Name Search Was Conducted; To Provide That The Central Repository Shall Either Positively Identify The Fingerprint Subject Or Forward The Fingerprints To The Fbi Within 14 Calendar Days From The Date The Name Search Was Conducted; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2694/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2694.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":921600,"bill_number":"SB2725","title":"Concealed weapons; allow concealed carry of automatic knives.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-37-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Automatic Knives Do Not Fall Within The Concealed Carry Prohibitions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2725/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2725.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":921605,"bill_number":"SB2701","title":"Federal Affordable Care Act; require state agencies to make report on regulations.","description":"An Act To Direct Mississippi Agencies To Prepare A Report On The Federal Affordable Care Act Related Rules And Regulations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2701/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2701.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":921613,"bill_number":"HB1192","title":"Cemeteries; prohibit additional charges for later burial in plot from which remains were disinterred.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-43-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Cemetery Owners May Not Resell A Grave Space That Previously Has Been Sold And Not Reconveyed By The Purchaser To The Cemetery; To Prohibit A Cemetery From Charging The Owner Of A Grave Space Any Additional Amount For A Later Burial On The Same Grave Space After The Original Remains Buried On The Space Have Been Disinterred; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1192/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1192.xml","sponsor":"David Myers"},
{"bill_id":921618,"bill_number":"HB1185","title":"Mississippi Public-Private Partnership Act of 2017; create.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 31-33-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate A New Chapter Of Law As The \"mississippi Public-private Partnership Act Of 2017\"; To Create New Section 31-33-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify The Intent Of The Legislature Regarding Public-private Partnerships; To Create New Section 31-33-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Certain Definitions; To Create New Section 31-33-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Bond Commission To Review And Approve Public-private Partnership Agreements And To Create Guidelines To Govern Such Agreements; To Create New Section 31-33-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Responsible Public Entities To Enter Into Certain Agreements To Develop Qualifying Projects; To Create New Section 31-33-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide How A Responsible Public Entity Requests, Receives And Responds To Proposals For Qualifying Projects; To Create New Section 31-33-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Chief Executive Of A Responsible Public Entity To Make A Finding Of Public Interest Before Entering Into A Partnership Agreement; To Create New Section 31-33-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Notice Of Proposed Projects Be Given To Affected Jurisdictions; To Create New Section 31-33-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Responsible Public Entities And Private Partners To Enter Into Interim Agreements; To Create New Section 31-33-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify The Project Delivery Methods That A Responsible Public Entity May Utilize; To Create New Section 31-33-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify How A Qualifying Project May Be Financed; To Create New Section 31-33-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Public-private Partnership Agreements To Be Validated In The Same Manner As Bonds; To Create New Section 31-33-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Bonds And Obligations Of A Responsible Public Entity In Connection With A Qualifying Project From Taxation In Addition To The Property And Income Of A Qualifying Project; To Create New Section 31-33-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Severance Clause; To Amend Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Public-private Partnerships From Certain Provisions Of The Public Bidding Laws; To Amend Section 31-7-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical Corrections; To Amend Section 65-1-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Public-private Partnership Agreements From Certain Provisions Relating To The Transportation Commission; To Bring Forward Sections 27-31-1, 27-13-5, 27-7-15, 31-7-3, 31-7-5, 31-7-7, 31-7-9, 31-7-10, 31-7-11, 31-7-12, 31-7-13.1, 31-7-13.2, 31-7-14, 31-7-15, 31-7-16, 31-7-18, 31-7-21, 31-7-23, 31-7-38, 31-7-47, 31-7-49, 31-7-53, 31-7-55, 31-7-57, 31-7-59, 31-7-61, 31-7-63, 31-7-65, 31-7-73, 31-7-301, 31-7-303, 31-7-305, 31-7-307, 31-7-309, 31-7-311, 31-7-313, 31-7-315, 31-17-3, 31-7-317 And 57-62-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1185/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1185.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":921624,"bill_number":"HB1188","title":"TANF and SNAP benefit applicants; require referral of those eligible for work program to the Department of Employment Security.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-1-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Applicant For Or Recipient Of Tanf Benefits Or Snap Benefits Who Is Eligible To Participate In A Work Program Shall Be Referred To The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security Under The Federal Workforce Innovation And Opportunity Act Of 2014 And The Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training And Education Consolidation Act Of 2004; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1188/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1188.xml","sponsor":"Robert Foster"},
{"bill_id":921630,"bill_number":"SB2653","title":"Highways; authorize MDOT law enforcement officers or contractors to enforce work zones prohibition.","description":"An Act To Create The \"senator Kelvin Butler Act\"; To Authorize Payment For The Enforcement Of Traffic Laws In Work Zones; To Authorize Mdot Officers To Enforce Traffic Laws; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2653/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2653.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":921635,"bill_number":"HB1200","title":"Child abuse or neglect; update name of agency to which report of is to be made.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-353, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires Reporting Of Suspected Child Abuse Or Neglect, To Update The Name Of The Agency To Which The Report Is To Be Made; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1200/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1200.xml","sponsor":"Joel Bomgar"},
{"bill_id":921640,"bill_number":"SB2673","title":"Guardian ad litem fees; create panel to study.","description":"An Act To Create The Guardian Ad Litem Transparency And Oversight Panel; To Prescribe The Membership Of The Panel; To Require Reporting Of Information To The Administrative Office Of Courts By Chancery Clerks; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2673/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2673.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":921647,"bill_number":"SB2699","title":"Fourth Circuit Court District; clarify precinct composition of subdistricts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Update Precincts In The Fourth Circuit Court District; To Bring Forward Section 9-7-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Clarity; To Provide That Revised Precincts Are From The 2010 Census, But That Subdistrict Boundaries Conform To The 1990 Precincts As Required By Law; To Require The Standing Joint Legislative Committee On Reapportionment To Assist The Counties In Identifying The Boundaries Of Subdistricts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2699/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2699.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":921652,"bill_number":"SB2682","title":"Open container; prohibit.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 63-3-1217, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Consumption Of Alcohol And The Possession Of An Open Container Of Alcohol While Operating A Vehicle; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2682/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2682.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":921662,"bill_number":"SB2733","title":"Marine Resources; increase the oyster shell retention fee and allowable recreational catch.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-15-46, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Oyster Shell Retention Fee; To Increase Allowable Recreational Catch; To Clarify Reciprocity Agreements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2733/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2733.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":921667,"bill_number":"SB2727","title":"Sanctuary cities and campuses; prohibit.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Establishment Of Sanctuary Cities; To Authorize All Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers To Assist Federal Agencies By Legal Detention Of Illegal Aliens; To Indemnify Law Enforcement Officers For Implementation Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2727/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2727.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":921673,"bill_number":"SB2709","title":"Tort Claims Board; revise memberships.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 11-46-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Each Member Of The Tort Claims Board To Designate Another Person To Attend Board Meetings; To Provide That If Any Member Of The Board Appoints A Designee To Attend Meetings Of The Board, The Chairman Of The Board Must Be Informed In Writing Of The Name And Contact Information Of The Designee; To Provide That The Designee Of Any Member Of The Board Is Able To Take All Action To Which The Person Designating Is Authorized To Under The Chapter; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2709/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2709.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":921679,"bill_number":"SB2722","title":"DFA website; require state agencies to post minutes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-41-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Posting Of Board Minutes By State Agencies On The Department Of Finance And Administration Website; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2722/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2722.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":921684,"bill_number":"HB1157","title":"Statewide testing program; require tests to be translated and printed into primary spoken language of ELL students.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-16-3, 37-16-5 And 37-16-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Provisions Of The Statewide Testing Program, To Require The Uniform Basic Skills Tests To Be Administered In The Primary Spoken Language Of Students Identified As English Language Learners; To Require The State Department Of Education To Translate And Print The Assessments In The Appropriate Language For The Appropriate Grade Levels; To Require School Districts To Report To The Department The Number Of, Grades Of And Primary Spoken Languages Of All English Language Learners Enrolled In Its Schools; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1157/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1157.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":921689,"bill_number":"HB1162","title":"Assistant teachers; increase salaries of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-21-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Annual Salaries For Assistant Teachers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1162/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1162.xml","sponsor":"David Myers"},
{"bill_id":921696,"bill_number":"HB1197","title":"Abortion; provide that inducing or performing is unlawful.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Person Who Willfully Causes An Abortion Shall Be Guilty Of A Felony; To Amend Section 97-3-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That It Shall Be Unlawful For Any Physician To Perform An Abortion Or To Perform An Abortion That Results In The Delivery Of A Living Child And To Intentionally Allow Or Cause The Child To Die; To Amend Section 97-3-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Penalty For A Person Who Advertises For Medicine Or Tools That Can Be Used In An Unlawful Abortion; To Amend Sections 41-41-39 And 41-41-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Person Who Performs Or Induces Any Abortion Shall Be Guilty Of Murder; To Amend Section 41-41-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No Public Funds May Be Provided To Any Facility Performing An Abortion; To Amend Section 41-41-99, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Abortion Coverage By A Qualified Health Plan Offered Through The State Health Plan; To Amend Section 41-41-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Person Who Knowingly Gives Abortion Inducing Drugs To A Pregnant Woman Shall Be Guilty Of A Felony; To Amend Sections 97-3-37, 97-5-51, 41-41-113, 41-41-115, 41-75-1, 41-75-3, 41-75-5, 41-75-13 And 73-25-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Repeal Sections 41-41-31, 41-41-33, 41-41-34, 41-41-35, 41-41-37, 41-41-45, 41-41-51, 41-41-53, 41-41-55, 41-41-57, 41-41-59, 41-41-61, 41-41-63, 41-41-71, 41-41-80, 41-41-109, 41-41-111, 41-75-16, 41-75-18, 41-75-26 And 41-75-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For Lawful Abortions, Partial Birth Abortions And Abortion Facilities; An Act To Bring Forward Sections 41-41-151, 41-41-153, 41-41-155, 41-41-157, 41-41-159, 41-41-161, 41-41-163, 41-41-165, 41-41-167, 41-41-169, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Mississippi Unborn Child Protection From Dismemberment Abortion Act, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1197/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1197.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":921702,"bill_number":"SB2658","title":"City of Jackson; require payments in lieu of taxes on state-owned property located in the city.","description":"An Act To Require The State Of Mississippi To Provide Funds To The City Of Jackson, Mississippi, As Payment In Lieu Of Ad Valorem Taxes For The Purpose Of Assisting The City To Defray The Ad Valorem Tax Loss The City Sustains As A Result Of State Ownership Of Property In The City And To Defray Certain Costs The City Incurs As A Result Of Being The Seat Of Government; To Provide That The Amount Of The Annual Payment Shall Be Equal To 50% Of The Ad Valorem Tax Revenue That Would Be Due Each Calendar Year On All State-owned Property Within The City Limits Of Jackson If The Property Were Not Exempt From Ad Valorem Taxation; To Provide The Purposes For Which The Funds May Be Used; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2658/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2658.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":921707,"bill_number":"HB1177","title":"Tuition-free attendance; authorize at state IHL and community college for students with a 2.0 GPA.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-103-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Mississippi High School Graduates To Attend State-supported Institutions Of Higher Learning Or Community College At No Cost Provided That The Student Graduates With A Gpa That Is 2.0 Or Greater; Subject To Certain Other Conditions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1177/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1177.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":921712,"bill_number":"SB2659","title":"Alcoholic beverages; authorize the sale of wine at retail food stores.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"retail Food Store\"; To Amend Section 67-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department Of Revenue To Issue Retail Food Store Wine Only Retailer's Permit That Authorizes The Holder Thereof To Sell Wine At Retail At A Retail Food Store In Original Sealed And Unopened, Packages Not To Be Consumed On The Premises Where Sold; To Provide That The Holder Of A Package Retailer's Permit May Sell Other Products And Merchandise, Except Beer, But Must Derive At Least Fifty Percent Of The Revenue Of The Licensed Premises From The Retail Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages In Original Sealed And Unopened Packages Not To Be Consumed On The Licensed Premises; To Authorize A Person To Own Or Control Any Interest In More Than Six Package Retailer's Permits; To Amend Section 27-71-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The License Tax Required For Retail Food Store Wine Only Retailer's Permits; To Amend Sections 67-1-41, 67-1-75, 67-1-83 And 67-1-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2659/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2659.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":921720,"bill_number":"SB2707","title":"Absentee voting by mail; change notarization requirements for ballots submitted by certain college students.","description":"An Act To Remove The Requirement That A Full-time Student Of Any College, University Or Community/junior College Who Is Qualified To Vote Absentee By Mail Have His Or Her Ballot Envelope Notarized; To Provide That The Student Must Have His Or Her Ballot Envelope Witnessed And Signed By An Employee Of The Office Of The Registrar Of The University Or College Wherein The Student Is Enrolled; To Amend Sections 23-15-631 And 23-15-721, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2707/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2707.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":921726,"bill_number":"HB1161","title":"Student-teacher ratio; lower maximum allowed in grades 1-4 to 24:1.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-151-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Lower The Maximum Allowable Pupil-teacher Ratio In Grades One Through Four In The Public Schools From 27:1 To 24:1; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1161/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1161.xml","sponsor":"David Myers"},
{"bill_id":921731,"bill_number":"HB1176","title":"Graduation requirements; require passage of American Civics assessment identical to U.S. Naturalization exam as part of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Board Of Education To Develop And Implement Objectives That Focus On The Academic Standards In Social Studies, Civics And United States History And To Require The Administration Of An American Civics Assessment, Identical To The Portion Of The Examination Administered By United States Citizenship And Immigration Services (uscis) For Naturalization, As A Condition Of Graduation; To Require High School Students To Correctly Answer At Least 60% Of The Questions To Be Eligible For Graduation; To Provide That Beginning With The 2017-2018 School Year, The Board Shall Require The Developed Objectives To Be Incorporated Into The United States History Curriculum Required For High School Students As Measured By The Subject Area Test For That Course; To Authorize The Board To Determine The Method And Manner In Which To Administer The Assessment; To Provide That Students Shall Have Additional Opportunities To Take The Assessment Until A Passing Score Is Obtained; To Amend Sections 37-3-49 And 37-16-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Amend Section 37-15-38, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Course Required For The American Civics Assessment As A Requirement For Graduation From A Public School Or Charter School In Mississippi Shall Not Be Eligible For Dual Credit; To Bring Forward Section 37-16-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; To Amend Section 37-16-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Each School Board, In The Establishment Of Its Minimum Standards For Graduation, To Include Mastery Of Minimum Academic Skills As Measured By The American Civics Assessment Identical To The Portion Of The Examination Administered By United States Citizenship And Immigration Services (uscis) For Naturalization; To Exempt Students Classified With Certain Intellectual Disabilities From The Requirement Of Obtaining A Passing Score On The American Civics Assessment As A Condition Of Graduation And Receipt Of A Special Diploma Or Certificate; To Amend Section 37-16-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1176/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1176.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":921736,"bill_number":"HB1182","title":"Kinship Care Subsidy Program; establish to assist kinship caregivers of minor relatives.","description":"An Act To Establish A Kinship Care Subsidy Program In The Department Of Human Services For The Purpose Of Assisting Eligible Kinship Caregivers Who Have Legal Custody Or Guardianship Of Their Minor Relatives Who Live In The Caregivers' Homes; To Specify The Criteria For A Kinship Caregiver To Be Eligible For A Subsidy Under The Program; To Provide That Any Kinship Caregiver Convicted Of A Controlled Substance Felony Shall Be Disqualified From Applying For A Subsidy Under The Program For One Year; To Provide That The Department Shall Establish The Amount Of The Subsidy By Regulation; To Provide That The Subsidy Shall Be Funded Through The Tanf Block Grant; To Prohibit Subsidy Recipients From Using The Benefits In Certain Places; To Amend Sections 43-15-17 And 43-17-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1182/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1182.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":921741,"bill_number":"SB2716","title":"Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance; establish priority of funding for certain programs.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-106-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Funding Of The Higher Education Legislative Grant Program, Mississippi Resident Tuition Assistance Grant Program And Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant Program Through One Appropriation For Fiscal Year 2018 And One Appropriation To The Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Trust Fund For Fiscal Year 2019; To Provide That Award Offers On Student Financial Assistance Programs Shall Require A Commitment To Fund Such Offers For The Full Academic Year; To Amend Section 37-106-14, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Priority Funding For The Higher Education Legislative Grant Program; To Amend Section 37-106-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Use Of The Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Trust Fund For Administrative Expenses; To Amend Section 27-104-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Mid-year Reduction Or Proration Of Awards Under The Higher Education Legislative Grant Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2716/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2716.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":921746,"bill_number":"SB2679","title":"Task force to address the disparity of African-American males in the judicial system; create.","description":"An Act To Create A Task Force To Address The Disparity Of African-american Males In The Judicial System; To Specify The Duties Of The Task Force; To Provide For The Membership Of The Task Force; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2679/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2679.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":921752,"bill_number":"SB2718","title":"Economic Liberty and Occupational Licensing Act of 2017; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Economic Liberty And Occupational Licensing Act Of 2017; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2718/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2718.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":921759,"bill_number":"HB1135","title":"Trooper training class; require Legislature to appropriate funds in 2017 and 2018 to defray expenses of.","description":"An Act To Require The Legislature To Appropriate Sufficient Funds In Each Regular Legislative Session Held In 2017 And 2018 To Defray The Expenses Of A Highway Patrol Trooper Training Class; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1135/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1135.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":921766,"bill_number":"HB1158","title":"Student transfers; penalize districts for failure to provide proper notice of release, acceptance or denial of transfer.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-15-29, 37-15-31 And 37-151-93, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Provisions Relating To Student Transfers, To Penalize School Districts That Fail To Provide Proper Written Notification Of A Student's Release To The School District To Which The Student Wishes To Transfer; To Penalize School Districts That Fails To Provide Proper Written Notification To The Former District Of Attendance Of The Student's Acceptance Or Denial By The District To Which The Transfer Was Sought; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1158/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1158.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":921771,"bill_number":"SB2666","title":"Mining; Local ordinances and regulations shall not supersede mining permits issued by Department of Environmental Quality.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 17-1-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Local Zoning Ordinances And Regulations Do Not Supersede Mining Permits Issued By The Mississippi Department Of Environmental Quality; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2666/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2666.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":921776,"bill_number":"HB1149","title":"County garbage collection or disposal; authorize certain assessment on balance of delinquent monthly fees for.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 19-5-21 And 19-5-22, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Any County Board Of Supervisors To Assess And Collect An Additional Amount Not To Exceed One Dollar ($1.00) Or Ten Percent (10%), Whichever Is Greater, On The Current Monthly Bill On The Balance Of Delinquent Monthly Fees For Garbage Or Rubbish Collection Or Disposal; To Amend Section 19-3-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Sections; To Clarify That The Boards Of Supervisors Of Counties Have The Authority To Contract With Collection Agencies For The Collection Of Fees Associated With The Disposal Or Collection Of Garbage, Rubbish And Solid Wastes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1149/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1149.xml","sponsor":"Mac Huddleston"},
{"bill_id":921781,"bill_number":"HB1203","title":"Mental health courts; establish statewide standards.","description":"An Act To Authorize Mental Health Court Intervention Programs; To Specify The Purpose And Goals Of Mental Health Courts; To Provide Certain Definitions; To Provide That The Administrative Office Of Courts Shall Be Responsible For Certification And Monitoring Of Local Mental Health Courts; To Establish The State Drug Courts Advisory Committee; To Specify Minimum Standards For Mental Health Courts; To Provide Certain Mental Health Court Intervention Services; To Set Forth Alternative Sentencing Eligibility Criteria And Conditions; To Designate The Powers Of The Administrative Office Of Courts Regarding Mental Health Courts; To Authorize Mental Health Courts To Receive Funds And Assess Reasonable Fees; To Provide Immunity To Persons Who Perform Their Mental Health Court Duties In Good Faith; To Provide That Persons Who Complete All Requirements Imposed By The Mental Health Court Will Have The Record Expunged; To Establish The Mental Health Court Fund; To Amend Section 43-21-357, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow The Youth Court Intake Unit To Recommend That A Child Be Referred To The Youth Court Mental Health Court And To Allow The Youth Court The Option To Order That A Child Be Referred To The Youth Court Mental Health Court; To Amend Section 25-3-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify Duties Imposed On Supreme Court Justices, Chancery Court Judges And Circuit Court Judges Relating To Mental Health Courts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1203/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1203.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":921787,"bill_number":"HB1136","title":"State Palliative Care & Quality of Life Interdisciplinary Advisory Council; establish in State Department of Health.","description":"An Act To Direct The State Department Of Health To Establish A State Palliative Care And Quality Of Life Interdisciplinary Advisory Council Within The Department; To Provide That The State Health Officer Shall Appoint The Members Of The Advisory Council; To Provide That The Advisory Council Shall Consult With And Advise The Department On Matters Related To The Establishment, Maintenance, Operation And Outcomes Evaluation Of Palliative Care Initiatives In The State; To Create A Statewide Palliative Care Consumer And Professional Information And Education Program In The Department, To Maximize The Effectiveness Of Palliative Care Initiatives In The State By Ensuring That Comprehensive And Accurate Information And Education About Palliative Care Is Available To The Public, Health Care Providers And Health Care Facilities; To Provide That On Or Before July 1, 2018, All Health Care Facilities That Require A License From The Department To Operate Shall Establish A System For Identifying Patients Or Residents Who Could Benefit From Palliative Care, And Begin Providing Information About And Facilitate Access To Appropriate Palliative Care Services For Patients Or Residents With Serious Illness; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1136/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1136.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":921793,"bill_number":"HB1169","title":"Compulsory School Attendance Law; lower mandatory age to 5 years to include kindergarten students.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"compulsory-school-age Child\" To Include Children Who Attain The Age Of Five Years On Or Before September 1 Under The Compulsory School Attendance Law; To Amend Sections 37-7-339 And 37-41-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1169/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1169.xml","sponsor":"David Myers"},
{"bill_id":921798,"bill_number":"SB2695","title":"Release after arrest; sheriff or police chief to notify parent or guardian of minor.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-5-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Sheriff Or Chief Of Police To Notify The Parent Or Guardian Of Any Minor Upon Release From Detention On Any Form Of Recognizance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2695/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2695.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":921804,"bill_number":"HB1107","title":"State agency vehicles; restrict purchasing of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-1-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit State Agencies From Purchasing Vehicles Beginning July 1, 2017, Through June 30, 2019; To Restrict The Purchasing Of Vehicles By State Agencies From And After July 1, 2019; To Provide That State Agencies May Only Purchase New Vehicles To Replace Vehicles If That Vehicle Has Over 200,000 Miles Or Needs Repairs, The Total Of Which Exceeds $10,000.00; To Require Agencies To Seek To Purchase Used Vehicles; To Require Agencies To Demonstrate To The Bureau Of Fleet Management Why That Agency Cannot Purchase A Used Vehicle Before The Agency May Purchase A New Vehicle; To Amend Sections 25-1-78 And 27-103-129, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Section 25-1-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulates Unauthorized Vehicle Expenses, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1107/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1107.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":921811,"bill_number":"SB2715","title":"Elections; impose 2-year residency requirement to run for certain offices.","description":"An Act To Provide That A Candidate For Public Office Shall Be A Resident Of The Municipality, County, County District Or State District That He Or She Seeks To Serve In Such Public Office For A Certain Number Of Years Before The Day Of Election; To Amend Sections 65-1-3, 25-31-1 And 69-1-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2715/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2715.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":921816,"bill_number":"HB1138","title":"Motor vehicle liability insurance; increase minimum coverage required.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-15-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Minimum Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Required For Bodily Injury Or Death And Destruction Of Property Of Others; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1138/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1138.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":921822,"bill_number":"HB1113","title":"Publication requirement for bidding procedure for certain purchases; authorize counties and cities to perform online.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Publication Requirement Relating To The Bidding Procedure For Purchases Over $50,000.00 By Authorizing County Boards Of Supervisors And Governing Authorities Of Municipalities To Advertise Online If Certain Requirements Have Been Met; To Amend Section 19-3-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize County Boards Of Supervisors To Utilize County Websites To Publish Monthly Board Proceedings Or Board Minutes; To Amend Section 19-3-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1113/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1113.xml","sponsor":"Roun McNeal"},
{"bill_id":921827,"bill_number":"SB2678","title":"Referendum; authorize to determine voter preferences regarding tax increase for infrastructure improvements.","description":"An Act To Provide That At The General Election In November, 2019, Voters May Express Their Preference Regarding The Continued Increase In Motor Fuel Excise Taxes And Sales Taxes To Fund Infrastructure Improvements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2678/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2678.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":921832,"bill_number":"SB2702","title":"Divorce; bona fide separation as a ground for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-5-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create Bona Fide Separation As Additional Grounds For Fault Divorce; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2702/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2702.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":921837,"bill_number":"HB1171","title":"Teacher salaries; provide for increase to Southeastern average by 2021-2022 school term.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Teacher Salary Scale To Be Revised Annually So That Beginning With The 2021-2022 School Year, The Average Teacher's Salary In Mississippi Is Equal To The Southeastern Average; To Bring Forward Section 37-21-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Assistant Teachers And Establishes Their Minimum Salary, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Require The State Board Of Education To Establish A Study Committee To Determine And Recommend To The Legislature The Annual Salary Amount That Constitutes A Living Wage For Assistant Teachers And Other Noninstructional School Employees; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1171/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1171.xml","sponsor":"David Myers"},
{"bill_id":921842,"bill_number":"HB1205","title":"CON; remove end-stage renal disease facilities from application of law.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-7-173, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove End-stage Renal Disease Facilities From The Application Of The Health Care Certificate Of Need Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1205/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1205.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":922691,"bill_number":"HB1237","title":"Seat belts; require all passengers to use.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-2-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Rear-seat Passengers Ages 8 Through 17 In A Motor Vehicle To Wear A Properly Fastened Safety Seat Belt System; To Amend Section 63-2-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform With The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1237/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1237.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":922698,"bill_number":"HB1241","title":"Counties; authorize to petition PSC for increase in emergency telephone and CMRS service charge under certain circumstances.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 19-5-313 And 19-5-333, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A County Board Of Supervisors To Petition The Public Service Commission For Approval Of A Charge That Is Above The Monthly Charge For Emergency Telephone Service And Commercial Mobile Radio Service If A Board Determines, Upon Sufficient Showing Of Need, That The Proceeds Generated By The Charges Are Insufficient To Fund The Service Provided; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1241/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1241.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":922703,"bill_number":"HB1214","title":"Youth courts; authorize attorneys to make copies of certain records to be considered by at a hearing.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-261, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Attorney For The Parent, Guardian Or Custodian Of A Child Who Is The Subject Of A Youth Court Cause To Make Copies Of Any Record, Report Or Investigation That Is To Be Considered By The Youth Court At A Hearing; To Provide That The Copies Made By The Attorney Shall Be Confidential To The Same Extent As The Original Record, Report Or Investigation; To Authorize The Court To Assess Penalties Against Any Attorney Who Discloses Any Information In The Record, Report Or Investigation That Is Required To Be Kept Confidential; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1214/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1214.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":922709,"bill_number":"HB1212","title":"Child Protection Services; authorize to have background check of home residents during emergency placement situation.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Child Protective Services To Request That A Criminal Justice Agency Perform A Federal Name-based Criminal History Records Check Of Each Adult Residing In The Home During An Emergency Placement Situation When A Child Must Be Placed In Home Care Due To The Absence Of Parents Or Custodians; To Provide That Name-based Check Results May Be Provided To The Mississippi Criminal Information Center (mcic) Of The Department Of Public Safety, Which Shall Then Provide A Complete Set Of Each Adult Resident's Fingerprints To The Mcic Central Repository For The Immediate Submission To The Fbi Within Fourteen Calendar Days From The Date The Name Search Was Conducted; To Provide That The Central Repository Shall Either Positively Identify The Fingerprint Subject Or Forward The Fingerprints To The Fbi Within Fourteen Calendar Days From The Date The Name Search Was Conducted; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1212/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1212.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":922718,"bill_number":"HB1217","title":"Disposition of dead body; coroner may sign consent authorizing if no consent received from specified persons.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-11-58, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Coroner May Sign The Consent Authorizing The Disposition Of A Decedent's Body If No Consent For The Embalming, Cremation Or Other Disposition Of The Remains Is Received From Any Of The Specified Relatives Or Interested Persons Or Institutions Within Ten Days Of The Decedent's Death, After Diligent Search And Inquiry To Find Any Of The Persons Or Institutions Who Have The Legal Authority To Direct The Disposition Of The Decedent's Body; To Bring Forward Section 73-11-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prohibits The Embalming Or Cremation Of A Dead Human Body Without The Consent Of The Next Of Kin, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1217/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1217.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Holland"},
{"bill_id":922726,"bill_number":"HC41","title":"Mental Health Awareness Month; declare May 2017 as.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Declaring The Month Of May 2017, As Mental Health Awareness Month, And Encouraging The Citizens Of The State Of Mississippi To Acknowledge Its Observance.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-06","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC41/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0041.xml","sponsor":"Edward Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":922732,"bill_number":"HB1223","title":"Clothing allowance; increase for certain employees employed by a sheriff's office.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-25-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Annual Clothing Allowance Allowed To Each Plainclothes Investigator Employed By A Sheriff's Office From $400.00 To $1,000.00; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1223/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1223.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":922741,"bill_number":"HB1234","title":"Youth court; authorize to utilize volunteer Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) in abuse and neglect cases.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-121, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Youth Court To Utilize A Trained Court-appointed Special Advocate (casa) Volunteer In Abuse And Neglect Cases; To Provide The Process Of Appointment For A Casa Volunteer As Well As The Duties And Expectations Of The Volunteer; To Amend Section 43-21-261, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Youth Court To Disclose Certain Records To A Casa Volunteer; To Amend Sections 43-15-13 And 43-21-309, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1234/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1234.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":922749,"bill_number":"SB2760","title":"Driving; careless if using handheld wireless device.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-1213, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Rebuttable Presumption That Using A Handheld Wireless Device While Driving Constitutes Careless Driving; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2760/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2760.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":922758,"bill_number":"HB1215","title":"Youth court proceedings; require court reporter for detention and shelter hearings.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Exception That Prohibits Youth Courts From Utilizing Court Reporters In Detention And Shelter Hearings; To Amend Section 43-21-309, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1215/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1215.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":922763,"bill_number":"HB1249","title":"Salvage Title; clarify procedure for obtaining.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 63-21-15 And 63-21-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Application For Certificate Of Title And The Procedure By Which Title Is Obtained On A Vehicle With A Salvage Certificate; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1249/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1249.xml","sponsor":"Charles Busby"},
{"bill_id":922770,"bill_number":"SB2749","title":"Study committee; create to study certain aspects of the Jackson Metropolitan Area Airport Authority.","description":"An Act To Create A Study Committee To Study The Jackson Metropolitan Area Airport Authority; To Provide That The Study Committee Shall Be Made Up Of Seventeen Members; To Provide The Duties Of The Study Committee; To Provide That The Chair Of The Study Committee Shall Be Appointed By The Governor; To Provide That The Study Committee Shall Report Its Findings To The Legislature No Later Than December 1, 2017; To Provide That The Study Committee Shall Stand Repealed From And After January 1, 2018; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2749/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2749.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":922777,"bill_number":"HB1224","title":"School districts; exempt those with \"A\" and \"B\" accountability ratings from certain duties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-17-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt School Districts With \"a\" And \"b\" Accountability Ratings, As Defined By The State Board Of Education, From Performing Certain Duties Imposed On School Districts; To Amend Section 37-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Board Of Education To Develop A Grant Program Exclusively For School Districts With \"a\" And \"b\" Accountability Ratings To Receive Funds For The Implementation Of Innovative Educational Programs; To Amend Sections 37-3-2, 37-11-53, 37-13-41 And 37-43-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Section 37-13-89, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require School Attendance Officers To Visit The Home Or Place Of Residence Of A Compulsory-school-age Child Within 72 Hours Of An Unexcused Absence For Consultation With The Parent Or Legal Guardian Of That Child; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1224/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1224.xml","sponsor":"Philip Gunn"},
{"bill_id":922784,"bill_number":"HB1221","title":"Code of Military Justice; make various amendments to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 33-13-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Composition Of Summary Courts-martial; To Amend Section 33-13-159, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Decision To Grant A Request For Trial Before A Special Or General Courts-martial Is Reserved To The General Court-martial Convening Authority, And To Revise The Maximum Sentence Which May Be Imposed By A Summary Courts-martial For A Single Offense; To Amend Section 33-13-179, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Who May Convene A Summary Courts-martial; To Amend Section 33-13-183, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Military Judge Or A Summary Court Officer Shall Preside Over Sessions Of The Court-martial To Which He Or She Has Been Detailed; To Amend Section 33-13-325, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Amount Of Fine Which May Be Imposed By A Military Court For Contempt; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1221/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1221.xml","sponsor":"Ray Rogers"},
{"bill_id":922793,"bill_number":"HR7","title":"Delta Sigma Theta; commend on Delta Day.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Clinton, Madison County And Jackson Chapters Of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Along With Jackson Association And Development Enterprise, Inc. (jade), On The Occasion Of Mississippi Delta Day At The Capitol In 2017.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-03","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR7/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0007.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":922799,"bill_number":"SB2747","title":"Trusty and earned-time programs; change eligibility to participate in.","description":"An Act To Expand Offenders' Access To Administrative Reductions In Time Through The Trusty-time Program And The Earned-time Allowance Program; To Provide That Offenders Convicted Of Crimes That Prohibit Reductions In Sentence Shall Be Ineligible For Such Programs; To Amend Sections 47-5-138.1, 47-5-139 And 47-7-3.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2747/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2747.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":922808,"bill_number":"HC44","title":"Term limits; enact for certain elected officials.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing Amendments To Sections 34, 35, 133, 134 And 173, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Provide That A Person Who Has Served Two Consecutive Four-year Terms In The Mississippi House Of Representatives, Mississippi Senate, Or Office Of The Secretary Of State, State Treasurer, Auditor Of Public Accounts And Attorney General Is Not Eligible To Serve Again In That Office Until One Full Term Has Intervened During Which The Person Did Not Serve In That Office.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC44/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0044.xml","sponsor":"Jay Hughes"},
{"bill_id":922813,"bill_number":"SB2743","title":"MS Motion Picture Incentive Act; revise definition of \"base amount\" & extend authority of MDA to approve applications under.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-89-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Within The Term \"base Investment\" Under The Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act, Production Expenditures Made By An Employee Of The Motion Picture Production Company And Reimbursed By The Company; To Amend Section 57-89-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend Until July 1, 2020, The Authority Of The Department Of Revenue To Approve Applications For Certain Rebates Under The Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2743/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2743.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":922821,"bill_number":"HB1218","title":"Death certificates; free copies for deceased veterans furnished with copy of veteran's DD-214 form.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-57-26, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Office Of Vital Records Registration Will Furnish Free Death Certificates Of Deceased Veterans To Applicants Upon Furnishing A Copy Of The Deceased Person's Dd-214 Discharge Form; To Delete The Requirement That The Deceased Person Be An Honorably Discharged Veteran; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1218/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1218.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Holland"},
{"bill_id":922828,"bill_number":"HB1229","title":"Sixteenth section land; clarify and revise provisions relating to leases, re-leases and fair market value of.","description":"An Act To Clarify That A Lease Of Sixteenth Section Lands That Is Duly Executed By The School Board Of The School District Is Presumed To Be Valid; To Clarify That The Approval Of The Secretary Of State Is Not Necessary Before The Board May Enter Into Such Lease; To Provide That The Secretary Of State May Object To The Validity Of A Lease By Filing An Action In The Appropriate Chancery Court And Demonstrating That The Lease Is Unconscionable Or Otherwise Not Valid; To Provide That Board Members Acting In Good Faith Are Immune From Individual Liability Associated With Entering Into The Lease; To Amend Section 29-3-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Certain Standards Regarding The Classification And Reclassification Of Sixteenth Section Lands; To Amend Section 29-3-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require An Appraisal Of Sixteenth Section Lands Every Five Years, To Establish A Sixteenth Section Land Complaint Tribunal To Hear Objections To The Classification Of Sixteenth Section Lands, And To Authorize The Local School Board To Charge The Leaseholder For The Cost Of The First Appraisal; To Amend Section 29-3-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Authority Of The Secretary Of State To Reclassify Any Sixteenth Section Lands On His Own Motion; To Amend Section 29-3-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Superintendent Of Education To Designate A School District Employee To Serve As A Sixteenth Section Lands Manager; To Amend Section 29-3-69, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Sixteenth Section Land Leaseholders To Assign Or Sublease Their Lease In Their Discretion; To Amend Sections 29-3-63 And 29-3-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1229/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1229.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":922834,"bill_number":"HB1216","title":"Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010; direct agencies to prepare report on impact of.","description":"An Act To Direct The Mississippi Division Of Medicaid, The Mississippi Insurance Department, The Mississippi Department Of Human Services And The Mississippi State Department Of Health To Prepare A Report On Federal Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act Of 2010 Related Rules And Regulations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1216/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1216.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":922840,"bill_number":"HB1247","title":"Public Trust Tidelands Fund; limit amount of funds used to cover administrative expenses and revise distribution of funds.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 29-15-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Limit The Type And Amount Of Administrative Costs Incurred By The Secretary Of State That May Be Covered By Funds Derived From Rental Of Tidelands; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1247/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1247.xml","sponsor":"Randall Patterson"},
{"bill_id":922850,"bill_number":"HB1242","title":"Municipal Water, Sewer and Wastewater Systems Repair and Replacement Grant Program; create.","description":"An Act To Establish A Municipal Water, Sewer And Wastewater Systems Repair And Replacement Grant Program To Be Administered By The Department Of Environmental Quality For The Purpose Of Assisting Municipalities With The Costs Of Repairing And Replacing Damaged, Outdated Or Inefficient Water And Sewer System Lines And Wastewater Treatment Facilities; To Provide That In Order For A Municipality To Be Eligible For A Grant Under The Provisions Of This Act, The Municipality Must Present To The Department Of Environmental Quality A Plan For Repairing And Replacing Water Or Sewer System Lines Or Wastewater Treatment Facilities In The Municipality, And Must Agree To Provide Matching Funds Equal To Twenty Percent Of The Amount Of The Grant; To Create In The State Treasury A Special Fund To Be Known As The Municipal Water, Sewer And Wastewater Systems Repair And Replacement Grant Program Fund; To Provide That The Fund Will Consist Of Monies Appropriated By The Legislature For Funding The Program, And Any Other Monies That The Legislature May Designate For Deposit Into The Fund; To Provide That Monies In The Fund May Be Expended Upon Legislative Appropriation For Making Grants To Municipalities For The Purposes Specified In This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1242/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1242.xml","sponsor":"Toby Barker"},
{"bill_id":922859,"bill_number":"HB1236","title":"Heat of Harvest Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"heat Of Harvest Act\"; To Amend Section 63-5-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Vehicles With A Harvest Permit A Tolerance Not To Exceed 90,000 Pounds From October 1 To November 15; To Amend Section 65-1-46, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1236/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1236.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Holland"},
{"bill_id":922866,"bill_number":"HR8","title":"AARP Mississippi Day at the Capitol; designate February 9, 2017, as.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing All Of Aarp's Contributions To The State Of Mississippi, And Designating February 9, 2017, As Aarp Mississippi Day At The Capitol.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-03","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR8/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0008.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":922872,"bill_number":"HB1235","title":"Motor vehicles; revise fees for the issuance of permits for those hauling heavy equipment.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-5-52, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Fee For Overweight Permits Issued By The Department Of Transportation For Vehicles Transporting Heavy Equipment; To Bring Forward Sections 27-19-81 And 63-5-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1235/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1235.xml","sponsor":"Casey Eure"},
{"bill_id":922880,"bill_number":"SB2746","title":"Student suspensions; provide for informal hearing for short-term suspensions and formal due process hearing for long-term suspensions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-9-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That In The Case Of Short-term Student Suspensions From School The Student Is Entitled Only To An Informal Due Process Hearing And In The Case Of Long-term Suspensions The Student Is Entitled To A Formal Due Process Hearing And Provide Standard Of Proof; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2746/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2746.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":922889,"bill_number":"SB2744","title":"Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act; extend authority of Department of Revenue to approve applications for certain rebates under.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-89-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend Until July 1, 2020, The Authority Of The Department Of Revenue To Approve Applications For Certain Rebates Under The Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2744/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2744.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":922897,"bill_number":"HB1213","title":"Youth court; authorize to utilize volunteer Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) in abuse and neglect cases.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-121, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Youth Court To Utilize A Trained Court-appointed Special Advocate (casa) Volunteer In Abuse And Neglect Cases; To Provide The Process Of Appointment For A Casa Volunteer As Well As The Duties And Expectations Of The Volunteer; To Amend Section 43-21-261, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Youth Court To Disclose Certain Records To A Casa Volunteer Or The Attorney For A Parent, Guardian Or Custodian; To Amend Sections 43-15-13 And 43-21-309, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Create A Community-based Placement For At-risk Children Pilot Program For The Counties Of Hinds, Rankin, Madison, Warren, Yazoo, Copiah, Desoto, Hancock And Coahoma In Order To Plan For Early Intervention With At-risk Children In Such Counties In Which The Pilot Program Is Located; To Enact Standards For Community-based Homes; To Provide Standards For Determination Of Eligibility Of Children For Placement Under The Pilot Program; To Authorize Reasonable Reimbursement For Expenses Of Placements To The Community-based Homes; To Authorize Funding For The Pilot Program; To Provide For Supervision Of And Reporting By The Pilot Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1213/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1213.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":922903,"bill_number":"HB1251","title":"MS Gulf Coast Region Utility Board; require approval of Public Service Commission to exercise certain powers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-17-711 And 49-17-713, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Gulf Coast Region Utility Board To Have The Approval Of The Public Service Commission To Exercise Certain Powers; To Amend Section 49-17-709, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1251/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1251.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":922912,"bill_number":"SB2741","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds to assist Hinds County in construction of the Byram-Clinton Parkway Project.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Hinds County, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Of Construction And Development Of The Byram-clinton Parkway Project; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2741/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2741.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":922920,"bill_number":"HB1232","title":"\"Mississippi Country of Origin Labeling Law of 2009\"; revise to also require notice of country of processing.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 69-1-303, 69-1-305, 69-1-307, 69-1-309, 69-1-311 And 69-1-317, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Provisions Of The \"mississippi Country Of Origin Labeling Law Of 2009,\" To Require That Information Be Included On The Product Or Notice Be Given By Retailers To Consumers Prior To The Point Of Sale Of Covered Commodities Of Those Products' Country Of Processing; To Bring Forward Sections 69-1-301, 69-1-313, 69-1-315 And 69-1-319, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Remaining Provisions Of The \"mississippi Country Of Origin Labeling Law Of 2009,\" For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1232/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1232.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":922929,"bill_number":"SB2745","title":"Educational services for detainees in juvenile detention centers; only provided during regular school year.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-321, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Juvenile Detention Centers And Local School Districts To Provide Educational Services To Detainees During The Regular 180-day School Term When Local Schools Are In Session; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2745/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2745.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":922936,"bill_number":"SB2755","title":"DUI; prescribe parameters for court-ordered drug testing.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 63-11-31.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe Standards To Be Met By Vendors Providing Drug-testing Services To Dui Offenders Who Participate In Court-ordered Drug Testing; To Amend Section 63-11-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 63-11-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Definitions; To Amend Section 63-11-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Interlock Device Fund In Order That Costs Of Drug Testing Of Indigent Offenders May Be Covered; To Amend Section 63-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Dui/other-restricted License; To Amend Section 63-1-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Fee For A Dui/other-restricted License; To Amend Section 63-1-46, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Reinstatement Of A Regular License Following Satisfactory Completion Of Court-ordered Drug Testing; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2755/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2755.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":922942,"bill_number":"HB1233","title":"Disclosure of certain youth court records; revise.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-261, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That When An Allegation Of Abuse Or Neglect Of A Child Occurs, The Youth Court Shall Release The Child's Record To News Media At Cost; To Prohibit The News Media From Releasing Any Identifying Information Concerning The Child; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1233/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1233.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":922949,"bill_number":"HB1227","title":"MS Statewide Teacher Appraisal Rubric (M-STAR); discontinue and require local districts to adopt teacher evaluation system.","description":"An Act To Require The State Department Of Education To Discontinue Using The Statewide Educator Evaluation Process Known As The \"mississippi Statewide Teacher Appraisal Rubric (m-star)\"; To Require Each School Board To Implement A Teacher Evaluation System For Educators Employed In The Local School District; To Require A School District To Obtain Approval Of Its Policy Establishing An Evaluation System From The State Department Of Education; To Require The State Department Of Education To Prepare A Model Policy That May Be Adopted By Local School Boards; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1227/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1227.xml","sponsor":"Philip Gunn"},
{"bill_id":922956,"bill_number":"SB2751","title":"Financial literacy curriculum for public schools; State Board of Education shall implement.","description":"An Act To Require The State Board Of Education To Implement A Financial Literacy Curriculum For Public Schools On Or Before The 2017-2018 Academic School Year; To Provide That The Course In Financial Literacy Shall Account For A One-half Carnegie Unit; To Require Successful Passage Of The Course As A Graduation Requirement; To Establish The \"financial Literacy Trust Fund\" As A Special Fund In Tue State Treasury; To Provide For The Funds Administration; To Amend Section 37-7-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2751/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2751.xml","sponsor":"Chris Caughman"},
{"bill_id":922966,"bill_number":"SB2759","title":"Debtor-creditor; exempt annuities, IRAs & deferred compensation plans from all liability for debts of the participants or beneficiaries.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 85-3-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That All Proceeds Of Annuity Contracts And All Assets Held In, Or Monies Payable To The Participants Or Beneficiaries From, Individual Retirement Accounts Or Deferred Compensation Plans Shall Be Exempt From Liability For Debts Of Participants Or Beneficiaries Thereof; To Bring Forward Section 85-3-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2759/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2759.xml","sponsor":"Videt Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":922972,"bill_number":"SB2750","title":"MS Check Cashers Act; remove restrictions pertaining to the operation of other businesses at the same location.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-67-505, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Restrictions On Check Cashing Licensees With Regard To The Operation Of Other Businesses At The Same Location; To Amend Section 22, Chapter 500, Laws Of 2016, To Remove The Sections Of Law Subject To Repeal Under The Mississippi Credit Availability Act Which Pertain To The Check Cashers Act And The Title Pledge Loan Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2750/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2750.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":922977,"bill_number":"HB1231","title":"Wireless E911 service charges; revise the disbursement of.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 19-5-333 And 19-5-343, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Administration And Disbursement Of Postpaid And Prepaid Wireless E911 Service Charges; To Bring Forward Section 19-5-335, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1231/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1231.xml","sponsor":"Cedric Burnett"},
{"bill_id":922983,"bill_number":"HB1244","title":"Municipalities; authorize adoption of ordinance for system to issue citations and summons to violators of certain ordinances.","description":"An Act To Authorize Governing Authorities Of Any Municipality To Adopt An Ordinance Establishing A System By Which A Uniformed Law Enforcement Officer, Uniformed Law Enforcement Employee Or Certain Uniformed Municipal Employee May Issue A Citation For Certain Ordinance Violations; To Provide The Methods By Which A Citation Shall Be Delivered; To Authorize An Administrative Process For Resolving A Citation Before Other Actions May Be Taken By A Municipality; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1244/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1244.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":922996,"bill_number":"SB2748","title":"Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA); revise.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-121, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Youth Court To Utilize A Trained Court-appointed Special Advocate (casa) Volunteer In Abuse And Neglect Cases; To Provide The Process Of Appointment For A Casa Volunteer As Well As The Duties And Expectations Of The Volunteer; To Amend Section 43-21-261, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Youth Court To Disclose Certain Records To A Casa Volunteer; To Amend Sections 43-15-13 And 43-21-309, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2748/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2748.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":923000,"bill_number":"HC42","title":"AARP Mississippi Day at the Capitol; designate February 9, 2017, as.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing All Of Aarp's Contributions To The State Of Mississippi, And Designating February 9, 2017, As Aarp Mississippi Day At The Capitol.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-06","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC42/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0042.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":923006,"bill_number":"HC45","title":"Driver's licenses; state opposition to federal law requiring states to enact laws requiring the suspension of for persons who are convicted of drug offenses.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Stating The Legislature's Opposition To The Enactment Or Enforcement Of A Law That Meets The Requirement Of 23 Uscs Section 159, Which Requires That The Driver's Licenses Of Persons Convicted Of Drug Offenses Be Revoked Or Suspended For A Period Of Six Months, Regardless Of Whether The Offense Was Related To The Operation Of A Motor Vehicle.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC45/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0045.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":923016,"bill_number":"HB1230","title":"Fire rebate monies; prohibit from being transferred to General Fund.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-1-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Monies In The Municipal Fire Protection Fund May Not Be Transferred Into The State General Fund; To Amend Section 83-1-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Monies In The County Volunteer Fire Department Fund May Not Be Transferred Into The State General Fund; To Bring Forward Section 45-11-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1230/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1230.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":923023,"bill_number":"HB1222","title":"Secretary of State; authorize to distribute funds from Land Records Maintenance Fund to City of Jackson.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Secretary Of State's Office To Distribute Funds From The Land Records Maintenance Fund, Upon Appropriation By The Legislature, To The City Of Jackson To Provide Resources And Funding Assistance To The City For Furthering The Successful Management Of The Tax-exempt Blighted, Abandoned And Dilapidated Properties In The City; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1222/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1222.xml","sponsor":"Debra Gibbs"},
{"bill_id":923031,"bill_number":"HB1220","title":"Pharmacists; authorize to provide patient care services and authorize insurance reimbursement for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-21-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"practice Of Pharmacy\" In The Pharmacy Practice Act To Include The Providing Of Patient Care Services; To Create New Section 73-21-131, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Pharmacists To Provide Approved Patient Care Services In Accordance With Rules Adopted By The State Board Of Pharmacy And Pursuant To A Protocol; To Create New Section 83-41-221, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Whenever Any Insurance Policy Issued In This State Provides For Payment Or Reimbursement For Any Service That Is Within The Lawful Scope Of Practice Of A Duly Licensed Pharmacist, The Insured Or Other Person Entitled To Benefits Under That Policy May Be Paid Or Reimbursed For That Service When The Service Is Performed By A Duly Licensed Pharmacist; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1220/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1220.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":923039,"bill_number":"HB1248","title":"Public Trust Tidelands Assessments Fund; limit amount of funds used to cover administrative expenses and revise distribution of funds.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 29-15-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Limit The Amount Of Funds The Secretary Of State May Use From The Public Trust Tidelands Assessments Fund To Cover Administrative Expenses; To Limit The Amount Of Funds That May Be Appropriated From The Public Trust Tidelands Assessments Fund To The Commission On Marine Resources And The Department Of Marine Resources For Administrative And Certain Other Costs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1248/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1248.xml","sponsor":"Randall Patterson"},
{"bill_id":923046,"bill_number":"HB1240","title":"Counties; increase threshold amount that requires a requisition, purchase, purchase order or receiving report.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 31-7-103 And 31-7-119, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Minimum Acquisition Cost Of An Item Or Service Purchased By A County That Requires A Requisition, Purchase Order Or Receiving Report; To Authorize The City Of Charleston To Exercise Certain Powers Regardless Of Its Current Special Charter; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1240/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1240.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":923053,"bill_number":"HB1225","title":"Secretary of State; authorize to donate certain property in Jackson County, Mississippi, to the National Park Service.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Secretary Of State To Donate Certain Submerged Lands Located In Jackson County, Mississippi, To The National Park Service; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1225/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1225.xml","sponsor":"Casey Eure"},
{"bill_id":923061,"bill_number":"HB1253","title":"Legislative Session; revise occurrence of regular session to once every two years.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 1-1-107, 5-1-47, 5-1-51, 7-11-25, 25-3-40, 27-3-2, 27-4-1, 27-103-113, 27-103-123, 27-103-125, 27-103-127, 27-103-129, 27-103-135, 27-103-139, 27-103-153, 27-103-159, 27-103-203, 27-103-211, 27-103-213, 27-104-9, 27-104-13, 27-104-17, 27-104-25, 27-104-205, 29-5-69, 37-35-11, 43-21-801 And 43-21-803, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Beginning In 2024, The Legislature Shall Meet In Regular Session Once Every Two Years Rather Than Annually; To Provide That The Biennial Sessions Of The Legislature Shall Last For 125 Calendar Days; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1253/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1253.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":923068,"bill_number":"HB1245","title":"Municipalities; require to provide police officers with certain cameras and provide certain penalties for failure to make provision.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-21-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Governing Authorities Of Municipalities To Provide Police Officers Who Are On Duty With Cameras That Are To Be Worn On The Uniforms Of Such Officers; To Prohibit Such Authorities From Purchasing Police Vehicles Until The Provision Of Cameras Is Made; To Provide Penalties For Police Officers Who Fail To Wear Such Cameras; To Amend Section 41-29-181, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Police Departments From Using Certain Fortified Funds To Purchase Such Vehicles Until The Provision Of Cameras Is Made; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1245/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1245.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":923076,"bill_number":"HB1250","title":"Fire protection funds; authorize at least 25% to be used for recurring expenses.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-11-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That At Least Twenty-five Percent Of Fire Protection Funds May Be Used By Counties And Municipalities For Recurring Expenses; To Bring Forward Sections 83-1-37 And 83-1-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1250/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1250.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":923082,"bill_number":"HB1219","title":"Medicaid; abolish all managed care programs operated by division.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The Division Of Medicaid To Abolish All Managed Care Programs, Coordinated Care Programs And Coordinated Care Organization Programs Operated By The Division On The Effective Date Of This Act At The Earliest Possible Date Allowed Under The Contracts With The Providers Of Those Programs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1219/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1219.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Holland"},
{"bill_id":923091,"bill_number":"HB1209","title":"Possession of cell phones and contraband by incarcerated offenders and correctional employees; provide enhanced penalty for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-195, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Enhanced Penalties For Any Incarcerated Offender Or Employee Of Any Correctional Facility If The Offender Or Employee Possesses Certain Contraband; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1209/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1209.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":923098,"bill_number":"HB1243","title":"Proclamation of a local emergency; allow boards of supervisors to authorize certain county officials to declare.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 33-15-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow A County Official, Who Is Authorized By The Board Of Supervisors, To Proclaim A Local Emergency With Ratification Of Such Proclamation By The Board Of Supervisors; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1243/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1243.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":923107,"bill_number":"SB2738","title":"Environmental justice; require meaningful involvement of all people in siting process.","description":"An Act To Require The Fair Treatment And Meaningful Involvement Of All People Regardless Of Race, Color, National Origin Or Income With Regard To The Development And Enforcement Of Environmental Laws And The Siting Of Certain Facilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2738/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2738.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923112,"bill_number":"HC40","title":"Mrs. Donie C. Whitehead; commend upon occasion of her 100th birthday.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Mrs. Donie C. Whitehead Upon The Momentous Occasion Of Her 100th Birthday.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC40/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0040.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":923119,"bill_number":"SB2757","title":"Campaign contributions; prohibit conversion to personal use and require itemization of certain expenditures.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Use Of Campaign Contributions For Personal Use; To Amend Section 23-15-807, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Itemization Of Certain Campaign Expenditures; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2757/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2757.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":923136,"bill_number":"SB2756","title":"University public-private partnerships; revise.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 37-101-41, 37-101-42, 37-101-43, 37-101-44, 37-101-45 And 37-101-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Later Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2756/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2756.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":923144,"bill_number":"HB1238","title":"Motor vehicle license plates; allow reuse from one vehicle to another vehicle under certain conditions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If The Owner Or Operator Of A Purchased Vehicle Acquired The Vehicle From A Dealer And As Part Of The Transaction Of Purchasing The Vehicle Traded In A Vehicle To The Dealer, The Person May Retain The License Plate Removed From The Traded Vehicle And Use The License Plate On The Vehicle Purchased And Registered If The License Plate Is Of The Same Series As That Of A New License Plate Required For The Vehicle That Is Purchased And To Be Registered, The License Plate Is Authorized For Use On The Type Of Vehicle Purchased And To Be Registered And The County In Which The License Plate Was Issued Is The Same As The County In Which The Purchased Vehicle Is To Be Registered; An Act To Amend Section 27-19-141, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Person, Other Than A Dealer Or Agent, Sells Or Transfers A Vehicle To Another Person, In Lieu Of Surrendering The License Plate, The Person May Retain And Use The License Plate On A Another Vehicle That Is To Be Registered By Such Person For The First Time If The License Plate Is Of The Same Series As That Of A New License Plate Required For Such Vehicle That Is To Be Registered, The License Plate Removed From The Vehicle Is Authorized For Use On The Type Of Vehicle To Be Registered And The County In Which The License Plate Was Issued Is The Same As The County In Which The Vehicle Is To Be Registered; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1238/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1238.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":923152,"bill_number":"HB1226","title":"Capitol Complex Improvement District; create and fund improvement projects within.","description":"An Act To Create The Capitol Complex Improvement District; To Require The Executive Director Of The Department Of Finance And Administration To Implement, Supervise And Administer Certain Infrastructure Improvement Projects Within The City Of Jackson, Mississippi; To Authorize The Executive Director To Employ Persons As He Or She Considers Necessary For The Proper Supervision And Administration Of Improvement Projects Funded Under This Act; To Provide That The Department Of Finance And Administration Shall Develop A Comprehensive Plan For Improvement Projects In The City Of Jackson In Consultation With The Capitol Complex Improvement District Project Advisory Committee; To Provide That Such Plan Shall Attempt To Incorporate The Needs Of The City Of Jackson, The Department Of Finance And Administration, Jackson State University, The University Of Mississippi Medical Center, The Mississippi Department Of Archives And History, And The Commission Established By The City Of Jackson Pursuant To Section 27-65-241; To Require Improvement Projects Undertaken Under This Act To Comport With The Plan; To Provide That The Plan May Be Updated At Any Time And Shall Be Completely Updated Every Five Years; To Create The State Capitol Infrastructure Fund Project Advisory Committee And Provide For Its Membership; To Create The State Capitol Infrastructure Fund, Into Which Shall Be Deposited The Money Specified In Section 27-65-75 And Such Other Money From Whatever Source Derived; To Provide That An Amount Not To Exceed 5% Of The Amount Deposited Into The Fund May Be Utilized To Fund The Administrative Expenses Incurred By The Department Of Finance And Administration In Performing Its Duties Under This Act; To Provide That An Amount Not To Exceed 10% Of The Amount Deposited Into The Fund May Be Utilized To Compensate The City Of Jackson For General Police And Fire Protection Provided By The City; To Provide That An Amount Of Not Less Than 85% Of The Amount Deposited Into The Fund Shall Be Utilized Within The District For Improvement Projects; To Provide That The City Of Jackson Shall Provide Police Coverage For Major Events Conducted Within The District And Shall Maintain All Completed Improvement Projects Within The District; To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Divert A Certain Percentage Of The Total Sales Tax Revenue Collected On Business Activities Within The City Of Jackson, And To Provide That The Revenue So Collected Shall Be Deposited Into The State Capitol Infrastructure Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1226/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1226.xml","sponsor":"William Denny"},
{"bill_id":923162,"bill_number":"SB2752","title":"Bail to be posted by criminal defendants; make revisions to bail system.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 21-23-8, 99-5-9 And 99-5-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Certain Revisions To The Bail System, To Provide That The Amount Of Bail Shall Be Presumed To Be Attainable By The Defendant, To Require The Court To Make A Determination Of Whether The Defendant Can Be Released On Recognizance In Cases Of Indigency, To Provide That No Misdemeanor Defendant Shall Be Incarcerated Or Released Solely Because He Cannot Afford To Post Bail, To Provide That The Court May Not Require Cash Bail From The Defendant; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2752/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2752.xml","sponsor":"Videt Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":923166,"bill_number":"HB1210","title":"Youth Court; require to provide redacted copy of child's record to child's parent/guardian upon request of the parent/guardian.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-261, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Parents May Review The Youth Court Records Of The Parent's Child; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1210/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1210.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":923175,"bill_number":"HC43","title":"United States Constitutional Amendment Convention of the States under Article V; apply for certain restraints on federal government.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Applying To The Congress Of The United States To Call An Amendment Convention Of The States Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And For Members Of Congress.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC43/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0043.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":923182,"bill_number":"HB1239","title":"License tag; prohibit renewal of by persons who are out of compliance with an order of support.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 93-11-153, 93-11-157 And 93-11-163, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Persons Who Are Out Of Compliance With An Order For Support From Renewing The Person's Vehicle License Tag; To Amend Section 27-19-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department Of Revenue To Promulgate Rules Regarding The Prohibition On Vehicle License Tag Renewals For Persons Who Are Out Of Compliance With An Order For Support; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1239/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1239.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":923192,"bill_number":"HB1228","title":"Statewide testing program; require SBE to contract with single entity for comprehensive assessment linked to college and career readiness.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 37-16-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Board Of Education To Contract With A Single Entity For The Development And Administration Of A Comprehensive Statewide Assessment Program For Public School Students In Grades 3-10 As Well As Algebra I And English Ii, Which Is Aligned To The Mississippi College And Career-ready Standards; To Require The State Department Of Education To Provide A Job Skills Assessment System That Allows Students To Earn A Nationally Recognized Career Readiness Certificate Credentialing Workplace Employability Skills; To Require The Statewide Assessment Program To Be Fully Implemented In All Public Schools In The 2017-2018 School Year; To Amend Sections 37-16-1, 37-16-3, 37-16-4, 37-16-5, 37-16-7, 37-16-9 And 37-16-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Statewide Testing Program, And Sections 37-3-49, 37-15-38, 37-17-6, 37-18-1, 37-18-3, 37-20-5, 37-20-7 And 37-28-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions Of This Act; To Prohibit The State Board Of Education From Contracting With Any Entity For The Development Of A Statewide Assessment Whose Alignment Of Curriculum And Testing Standards Are In Compliance With The Partnership For Assessment Of Readiness For College And Careers (parcc) Without Express Legislative Authority; To Amend Section 37-16-11, To Provide For The Issuance Of A Standard Diploma To Certain Exceptional Children With Intellectual Impairments Who Have Ieps Upon Meeting The Educational Requirements Of Their Iep And Those Established By The State Board Of Education; To Authorize The State Board Of Education And The Mississippi Community College Board To Jointly Establish The Pul Alliance Career Track Pilot Program To Provide An Alternative Career Track Curriculum And Course Of Study To Prepare Students For Job Placement Upon Graduating And Meeting The Necessary Requirements And Passing The Workkeys Testing Assessment For Issuance Of A Diploma; To Allow Other School Districts Outside Of The Pul Alliance To Petition The State Board Of Education For Inclusion Into The Pilot Program; To Prescribe The Minimum Requirements Of The Pilot Program; To Provide That The Workkeys Testing Assessment Shall Be The Exit Exam For Students Participating In The Pilot Program, Who Shall Be Exempt From The Requirement Of The Statement Subject Area Testing Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1228/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1228.xml","sponsor":"Philip Gunn"},
{"bill_id":923201,"bill_number":"SB2742","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for improvements to the Jackson Zoo and Livingston Park.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For Improvements To The Jackson Zoo And Livingston Park; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2742/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2742.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":923208,"bill_number":"HB1208","title":"Child support payments; require DHS recipients of to provide list of expenditures.","description":"An Act To Require Any Person Who Is Deemed To Have Made An Assignment Of Child Support To Provide To The State Department Of Human Services, Every Three (3) Months From The Effective Date Of This Act, An Itemized List Of All Expenditures Of Child Support Payments; To Require The State Department Of Human Services To Assess Such Lists To Determine Whether The Child Support Monies Were Spent Appropriately On The Child; To Require A Recipient Who Has Spent Certain Child Support Monies Inappropriately To Attend Parenting Classes; To Bring Forward Section 43-19-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides That Any Person Who Receives Public Assistance And Child Support Services Has Assigned Child Support Payments To The State Department Of Human Services, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1208/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1208.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":923215,"bill_number":"HB1207","title":"Volunteer firemen; authorize to equip vehicles with sirens and require use of some when responding to emergency calls.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-7-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Volunteer Firemen To Equip Their Vehicles With Sirens; To Require Volunteer Firemen To Use Sirens When Responding To An Emergency Call; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1207/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1207.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":923222,"bill_number":"SB2753","title":"Bonds; revise purposes of bonds authorized to be issued for the John C. Robinson Aviation Museum.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 8, Chapter 580, Laws Of 2007, To Revise The Purposes For Which Bonds Authorized To Be Issued For The John C. Robinson Mississippi Aviation Museum Fund May Be Utilized; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2753/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2753.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":923231,"bill_number":"HB1211","title":"Youth court prosecutor; require district attorney to appoint and require residency in county where youth court is located.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Appointment Of The Youth Court Prosecutor And To Require Such Prosecutor To Reside In The County Where The Youth Court Is Located; To Amend Section 19-9-96, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-16","last_action":"Failed","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1211/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1211.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":923241,"bill_number":"SB2758","title":"Public works contracts; if contracts funded as result of declared disaster, acknowledgement of laws regarding must accompany bid.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-5-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Contractors Submitting Bids For Public Works That Utilized Funds Received By State Or Local Governmental Entities Resulting From A Federally Declared Disaster Or A Spill Of National Significance, To Submit With Their Bid A Signed Agreement Acknowledging Awareness Of The Requirements Of This Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2758/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2758.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":923248,"bill_number":"SB2740","title":"\"Protecting Freedom of Conscience from Government Discrimination Act\"; repeal.","description":"An Act To Repeal Sections 11-62-1, 11-62-3, 11-62-5, 11-62-7, 11-62-9, 11-62-11, 11-62-13, 11-62-15, 11-62-17 And 11-62-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The \"protecting Freedom Of Conscience From Government Discrimination Act\" And Which Define Certain Protected Beliefs And Governmental Discriminatory Action; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2740/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2740.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923256,"bill_number":"HR6","title":"Mr. Lewis Jackson; commend life and legacy upon his passing.","description":"A Resolution Mourning The Loss, Commemorating The Life And Legacy Of Mr. Lewis Jackson, And Expressing Sincere Sympathy To His Family And Friends Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-03","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR6/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0006.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":923263,"bill_number":"HB1252","title":"Mineral rights; revert to surface owner after certain period of time.","description":"An Act To Provide That Mineral Estates Separated From The Surface Estate Shall Revert To The Owner Of The Surface Estate After Ten Years Of Nonproduction; To Define Nonproduction; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1252/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1252.xml","sponsor":"Michael Evans"},
{"bill_id":923270,"bill_number":"SB2739","title":"Protection against discrimination; expand for housing and state employment.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-33-723, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand Protections Against Discrimination In Housing; To Amend Section 25-9-149, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand Protections Against Discriminatory Practices In State Employment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2739/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2739.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923277,"bill_number":"HB1246","title":"Motor vehicles; revise laws regarding scrapping of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-21-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions Of The Affidavit Form Required To Be Filed With The Department Of Revenue When Cancelling A Certificate Of Title For Scrap Motor Vehicles When The Certificate Of Title Is Not Available; To Make It A Felony To Knowingly Falsify Any Information On The Affidavit Form Provided By This Act; To Provide That A Licensed Used Motor Vehicle Dealer Shall Not Dismantle Or Destroy A Motor Vehicle Until It Receives Notification From The Department That There Are No Liens On The Motor Vehicle; To Provide That The Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealer Or Scrap Metal Processor Shall Secure The Motor Vehicle For Three Full Business Days If The Department's Records Indicate That There Is No Active Lien Before Destroying Or Dismantling The Motor Vehicle; To Provide That If There Is An Active Lien, The Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealer Or Scrap Metal Processor Shall Secure The Motor Vehicle For Ten Days And The Department Shall Notify The Lienholder; To Provide That The Department May Remove The Lien From Its Records If A Written Statement Protesting Removal Of The Lien Is Not Received By The Department From The Lienholder Within The Ten-day Period; To Provide For The Actions To Be Taken If A Written Protest From The Lienholder Is Received; To Make It A Felony To Knowingly Destroy Or Dismantle A Motor Vehicle That Has An Active Lien; To Amend Sections 63-21-105, 63-21-109 And 63-21-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical Corrections; To Bring Forward Sections 63-21-101, 63-21-103 And 63-21-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1246/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1246.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":923283,"bill_number":"SB2754","title":"Appropriation; field sobriety training.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Public Safety, For The Purpose Of Defraying The Costs Of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (sfst), Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (aride), And Drug Recognition Expert (dre) Procedures To Assist Traffic Safety Officers In Detecting Impaired Drivers And In Presenting Accurate Testimony In Court; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2754/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2754.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":923308,"bill_number":"SB2875","title":"Department of Corrections; provide certain educational programs for adult offenders.","description":"An Act To Require The Department Of Corrections To Administer The Adult Basic Examination To Each Adult Offender Within Its Custody; To Provide That If Such Offender Fails The Examination, He Or She Shall Receive Individualized Instruction As Well As Remedial Classes Until He Or She Passes The Examination; To Amend Section 47-5-142, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commissioner Of The Department To Award Meritorious Earned Time To An Offender Who Successfully Completes The Examination; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2875/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2875.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":923312,"bill_number":"SB2880","title":"Writing curriculum; require SBE to establish.","description":"An Act To Require The State Board Of Education To Develop A Writing Curriculum For Use By Each School District And Establish Rules And Regulations To Be Followed By The Districts To Implement A Writing Curriculum That Includes Instructions On The Fundamentals Of Cursive Handwriting Techniques; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2880/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2880.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":923317,"bill_number":"SB2796","title":"School district accreditation rating model; direct MDE to implement differential ratings which emphasize local economy.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-17-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize And Direct The State Department Of Education To Develop And Implement A Differential K-12 School District Accreditation Rating Model Which Emphasizes Those Graduate Skills Needed By The Local Economy And Local Business Community; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2796/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2796.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":923322,"bill_number":"SB2866","title":"Private correctional facilities; must use local vendors in providing services to offenders.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-1211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Private Correctional Facilities Contractors Must Use Local Vendors In Providing Services To Offenders During The Contractor's Operation Of The Facility; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2866/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2866.xml","sponsor":"Bill Stone"},
{"bill_id":923328,"bill_number":"SB2849","title":"Optional retirement program; authorize participant to join PERS under certain circumstances.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-11-401, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Teaching Or Administrative Faculty Positions That Are Eligible For The Optional Retirement Program Shall Be As Defined In The Plan Document; To Amend Section 25-11-409, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Participant In The Optional Retirement Program May Irrevocably Elect To Change His Or Her Election And Join The Public Employees' Retirement System Before The Fifth Annual Anniversary Of The Person's Initial Enrollment In The Optional Retirement Program; To Provide That Any Employee Who Before July 1, 2017, Elected To Participate In The Optional Retirement Program Shall Have A One-time Opportunity To Irrevocably Change His Or Her Election And Prospectively Participate In The Public Employees' Retirement System If The Election Is Filed With The System On Or Before December 31, 2018; To Authorize Persons Making Such Election To Purchase Service Credit For Their Prior Years Of Service During Which They Participated In The Optional Retirement Program; To Amend Section 25-11-411, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Certain Unnecessary Language; To Amend Section 25-11-413, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That, Except As Otherwise Provided In This Act, An Employee Who Participates In The Optional Retirement Program For 90 Days Or More And Is Subsequently Employed In A Position That Is Not Otherwise Eligible For The Program Shall Not Be Eligible For Participation In The Public Employees' Retirement System And Shall Continue To Be Eligible For Participation In The Program So Long As The Employee Meets The Other Eligibility Requirement For The Program, Except As Otherwise Provided In This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2849/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2849.xml","sponsor":"David Jordan"},
{"bill_id":923332,"bill_number":"SB2798","title":"Mental Health Summit; establish.","description":"An Act To Create The Mental Health Summit To Study Certain Issues Relating To The State's Mental Health System For The Elderly And Children; To Provide For The Membership Of The Summit; To Prescribe The Duties Of The Summit Members; To Direct The State Department Of Mental Health And The State Department Of Health To Administer And Facilitate The Responsibilities Of The Summit; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2798/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2798.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":923338,"bill_number":"SB2890","title":"Alcoholic beverages; allow direct shipment of certain wines, authorize a wine only package retailer's permit and allow wine tasting.","description":"An Act To Authorize Certain Persons Domiciled Outside This State To Lawfully Ship Directly To Package Retailers Those Manufactured Wines That Are Not Listed By The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division As A Part Of Its Inventory And Distribution Operation; To Provide That Such Manufactured Wine Must Be Purchased Through The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division Of The Department Of Revenue; To Require Package Retailers To Pay The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division For The Manufactured Wine And Pay All Taxes, Fees And Markups Imposed On The Manufactured Wine Prior To Any Such Shipment; To Require A Person 21 Years Of Age Or Older To Sign For Manufactured Wine Shipped To A Package Retailer Under This Act; To Require Shipments Of Manufactured Wine Into This State Under This Act To Be Made By A Duly Licensed Carrier; To Make It Clear That All Taxes, Fees And Surcharges That Are Imposed Upon The Sale Of Wine Shipped By The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division Of The Department Of Revenue Apply To Wine Shipped Under This Act; To Provide Penalties For Violations Of This Act; To Amend Section 67-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Issuance Of A Wine Only Package Retailer's Permit Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; To Authorize The Holder Of A Wine Only Package Retailer's Permit To Offer Wine Samples To Customers Pursuant To Regulations Established By The Department Of Revenue; To Amend Section 27-71-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish The Fee For A Wine Only Package Retailer's Permit; To Amend Sections 27-71-15 And 67-1-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2890/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2890.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":923342,"bill_number":"SB2815","title":"MS Credit Availability Act; authorize licensees to charge for repossession and sale of collateral, extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 75-67-601 Through 75-67-637, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Create The Mississippi Credit Availability Act; To Amend Reenacted Section 75-67-619, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Licensees To Charge Fees And Costs Relating To The Repossession And Sale Of Collateral; To Amend Section 22, Chapter 500, Laws Of 2016, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Sections Of Law Subject To Repeal Which Pertain To The Check Cashers Act And The Title Pledge Loan Act, And To Extend The Date Of Repeal On The Mississippi Credit Availability Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2815/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2815.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":923348,"bill_number":"SB2762","title":"Women's Economic Security Act of 2017; create.","description":"An Act Entitled The \"women's Economic Security Act Of 2017\"; To Require Minimum Spending Levels On The Child Care Payment Program (ccpp) From The Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (tanf) Block Grant; To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Medicaid Eligibility To Include Those Individuals Who Are Entitled To Benefits Under The Federal Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act Of 2010 (aca) Beginning July 1, 2017; To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Essential Health Benefits For Individuals Eligible For Medicaid Under The Federal Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act Of 2010 (aca); To Amend Section 37-153-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Mississippi State Workforce Investment Board To Include A Woman With Expertise In Assisting Women In Job Training And Securing Employment In Nontraditional Occupations; To Amend Section 7-1-355, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Mississippi To Require The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security To Achieve Gender Equity In The Workforce Investment Act Or Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act Workforce Development System; To Require Certain Information To Be Included In An Annual Report To The Legislature; To Require Equal Pay Certificates Of Compliance; To Create Women And High-wage, High-demand, Nontraditional Jobs Grant Program; To Establish The Mississippi Paid Family Leave Act; To Establish A Mississippi Higher Education Grant Program For Single Mothers To Provide Financial Aid To Complete Two- And Four-year Degrees At Public Colleges And Universities Administered By The Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Bill; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2762/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2762.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923354,"bill_number":"SB2851","title":"Highway Patrol training class; require increase in sex offender registration to fund.","description":"An Act To Require Sex Offender Registration Fees; To Amend Section 45-33-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 45-33-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Collection Of The Fees; To Create The Troop X Trooper School Fund; To Provide For The Distribution Of The Fees; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2851/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2851.xml","sponsor":"Chris Massey"},
{"bill_id":923358,"bill_number":"SB2852","title":"Chickasawhay natural Gas District; provide board members per diem for continuing education training.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 77-15-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Board Members Of The Chickasawhay Natural Gas District With Per Diem Compensation For Each Day Occupied With Continuing Education Training; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2852/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2852.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":923363,"bill_number":"SB2806","title":"Mississippi Comprehensive Teen Pregnancy Prevention Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Comprehensive Teen Pregnancy Prevention Act\"; To Require The Department Of Human Services And The Department Of Health To Develop Certain Programs And Strategies Promoting Pregnancy Prevention And Providing Information On The Consequences Of Unprotected, Uninformed And Underage Sexual Activity; To Amend Section 41-79-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2806/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2806.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":923374,"bill_number":"SB2799","title":"Prekindergarten programs; commit funding for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-21-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Legislature Shall Fund The Early Childhood Education Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2799/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2799.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":923378,"bill_number":"SB2887","title":"Cosmetics; require disclosure of ingredients on manufacturer's website.","description":"An Act To Require A Manufacturer Of A Cosmetic Manufactured, Distributed Or Offered For Retail Sale In This State To Disclose On The Manufacturer's Internet Website The Full List Of Ingredients In The Cosmetic; To Provide That A Violation Of This Act Shall Be Deemed An Unfair Or Deceptive Trade Practice Under The Mississippi Consumer Protection Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2887/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2887.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":923384,"bill_number":"SB2874","title":"Appropriation FY2018; restoration of Freedom House Civil Rights Museum of Canton, Mississippi.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Department Of Archives And History For The Stabilization And Continued Restoration Of The Freedom House Civil Rights Museum Of Canton, Mississippi, For Fiscal Year 2018; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2874/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2874.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":923389,"bill_number":"SB2778","title":"Insurance; prohibit use of credit information in underwriting and rating.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Insurers From Using Information Regarding A Consumer's Creditworthiness, Credit Standing Or Credit Capacity For The Purpose Of Determining Rates For Insurance Or Eligibility For Coverage; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2778/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2778.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923394,"bill_number":"SB2765","title":"Adult day care assisted living services; authorize Division of Medicaid to establish program.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Division Of Medicaid Shall Design And Implement A Temporary Program To Provide Adult Day Care Assisted Living Services For Certain Individuals; To Provide That The Division Shall Reimburse Those Entities And Individuals In Accordance With A Mutually Agreed Upon Reimbursement Schedule; To Provide That The Program Is Not Part Of Or Connected To The Medicaid Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2765/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2765.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923401,"bill_number":"SB2774","title":"State Land Mammal; designate American Black Bear as.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate The American Black Bear As One Of The State Land Mammals; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2774/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2774.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923406,"bill_number":"SB2805","title":"Workforce Investment Board; include nontraditional occupations for women.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-153-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Mississippi State Workforce Investment Board To Include A Woman With Expertise In Assisting Women In Job Training And Securing Employment In Nontraditional Occupations; To Amend Section 7-1-355, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Mississippi To Require The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security To Achieve Gender Equity In The Workforce Investment Act Or Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act Workforce Development System; To Require Certain Information To Be Included In An Annual Report To The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2805/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2805.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923412,"bill_number":"SB2864","title":"Open meetings; require executive session and called special session reporting.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 25-41-11 And 25-41-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Public Bodies Place Executive Session Information On Their Minutes; To Amend Section 25-41-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Public Bodies Give Notice Of Their Meeting Schedules And Called Special Session On The Bodies' Websites, Where Applicable; To Require Reporting By A Public Body To The Ethic Commission Of Any Of The Public Body's Failure To Provide Notice As Required By Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2864/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2864.xml","sponsor":"Bill Stone"},
{"bill_id":923416,"bill_number":"SB2832","title":"Mandatory Statewide Offense-Reporting System Task Force; revise report due date.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 2, Chapter 457, Laws Of 2016, To Extend The Due Date Of The Report To Be Made By The Mandatory Statewide Offense-reporting System Task Force; To Make Certain Technical Corrections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2832/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2832.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":923423,"bill_number":"SB2869","title":"Insurance fraud; provide civil immunity to insurers and other persons acting in good faith when reporting the fraud.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 7-5-307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Insurers And Other Persons Acting Without Malice, Fraudulent Intent Or Bad Faith Shall Not Be Subject To Civil Liability For Reporting Insurance Fraud; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2869/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2869.xml","sponsor":"Videt Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":923427,"bill_number":"SB2860","title":"Highways; require MDOT to erect signs along certain highways to inform motorists that texting while driving is illegal.","description":"An Act To Require The Mississippi Department Of Transportation To Erect Signs Along U.s. Interstates And Mississippi State Highways To Inform Motorists That Texting While Driving Is Illegal; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2860/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2860.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":923434,"bill_number":"SB2780","title":"Appropriation FY18; University of Mississippi School of Education grant funds for AP teachers on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation Of Grant Funds Available To The University Of Mississippi School Of Education To Defray The Expenses Of Enrolling And Educating Teachers For Advanced Placement Courses And Principals In School Districts Located In The Counties Bordering The Mississippi Gulf Coast, For Fiscal Year 2018; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2780/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2780.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923439,"bill_number":"SB2770","title":"Appointments to state agency boards and commissions; shall give due regard to race, gender and geographic distribution.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Governor, Lieutenant Governor And Any Other Appointing Authority Shall Give Due Regard To Race And Gender In Making Appointments To State Agency Boards And Commissions, And Shall Give Due Regard To The Geographical Distribution Of Appointments Across The State Of Mississippi And The Real Possibility Of Mississippi's Congressional Districts Being Reduced From Four To Three; To Provide That Members Of State Agency Boards And Commissions Shall Give Due Regard To Race And Gender In Sending Designees To Meetings; To Specify The State Agency Boards And Commissions To Which This Act Applies; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2770/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2770.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923443,"bill_number":"SB2825","title":"Mississippi Department of Human Services; change appropriate references to Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 11-46-1, 11-46-8, 37-23-69, 37-23-77, 37-115-43, 37-106-69, 41-3-18, 41-7-173, 41-67-12, 43-13-116, 43-13-117, 43-15-5, 43-15-105, 43-15-107, 43-15-109, 43-15-113, 43-15-117, 43-15-119, 43-15-121, 43-15-125, 43-16-3, 43-16-21, 43-20-8, 43-21-105, 43-27-101, 43-27-103, 93-5-23, 93-17-3, 93-17-5, 93-17-8, 93-17-11, 93-17-12, 93-17-53, 93-17-57, 93-17-59, 93-17-61, 93-17-63, 93-17-65, 93-17-67, 93-17-69, 93-17-101, 93-17-103, 93-17-107, 93-17-109, 93-17-203, 93-21-307, 93-31-3, 97-5-24, 97-29-49, 25-65-5, 25-65-7, 43-18-5, 7-9-41, 7-9-43, 25-9-127, 97-5-51, 97-3-54.1, 43-13-115, 43-21-257, 43-21-261, 43-21-301, 43-21-303, 43-21-351, 43-21-353, 43-21-354, 43-21-357, 43-21-603, 43-21-609 And 43-21-613, Mississippi Code Of 1972, And To Codify Sections 43-26-3 And 43-26-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Statutory References From The Mississippi Department Of Human Services To The Mississippi Department Of Child Protection Services In The Mississippi Code Of 1972; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2825/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2825.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":923449,"bill_number":"SB2876","title":"Sales tax; increase the diversion to cities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Total Amount Of Sales Tax Revenue On Business Activities In Municipalities That Is Diverted To Municipalities Within The State; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2876/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2876.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":923455,"bill_number":"SB2810","title":"Tuition and cost responsibility for dual credit programs; local school district may expend funds.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-15-38, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Local School Districts Are Authorized To Expend Funds From Any Available Source To Pay For Tuition And Costs For Dual Enrollment University And Community College-level Courses For Any Eligible Student Residing In The School District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2810/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2810.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":923460,"bill_number":"SB2782","title":"Kindergarten-age children; require compulsory school attendance for all.","description":"An Act Entitled The \"rosemary Hayes Williams Kindergarten Attendance Act\"; To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Provisions Of The Mississippi Compulsory School Attendance Law Are Fully Applicable To Kindergarten-age Children; To Require Such Kindergarten-age Children To Attend Licensed Public, Parochial Or Nonpublic School Kindergarten Programs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2782/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2782.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923466,"bill_number":"SB2772","title":"Critical Needs Teacher Scholarship Program; earmark minimum number of awards for teachers of advanced placement courses.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-106-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Beginning With The 2017-2018 School Year At Least Two Critical Needs Teacher Scholarship Program Awards Shall Be Made In Each Mississippi Congressional District For Teacher Education Students Who Agree To Teach Advanced Placement Courses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2772/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2772.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923470,"bill_number":"SB2797","title":"Justice courts; revise fees.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-7-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Justice Court Fee Allowable For Certain Traffic Violations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2797/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2797.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923475,"bill_number":"SB2872","title":"Gulf Coast Restoration Fund; establish to provide assistance for ecological habitat.","description":"An Act To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Designated As The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund; To Provide That Monies In The Special Fund Shall Be Used By The Department Of Marine Resources, Upon Appropriation By The Legislature, Based Upon The Recommendation Of The Board Of Trustees Of The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund To Provide Assistance To Entities For The Purpose Of Promoting Ecological Habitat, Promoting Economic Development And Overall Community Benefit; To Create The Board Of Trustees Of The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund; To Provide For The Composition Of The Board Of Trustees; To Provide That The Board Of Trustees Of The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund Shall Review Applications For Assistance Under This Act And Make Recommendations For Assistance To The Department Of Marine Resources; To Bring Forward Section 27-103-302, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides That Certain Funds Received By Or On Behalf Of The State Of Mississippi Through A Negotiated Settlement For Economic Damages In Connection With The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Shall Be Deposited Into The Budget Contingency Fund For Appropriation By The Legislature, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2872/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2872.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":923482,"bill_number":"SB2800","title":"Payday lending; prohibit activities of/declare public nuisance.","description":"An Act To Declare Legislative Intent To Prohibit Activities Commonly Referred To As Payday Lending, Deferred Presentment Services, Advance Cash Services And Other Similar Activities; To Provide That It Shall Be Unlawful To Engage In The Business Of Making Certain Small Loans; To Provide Criminal Penalties Therefor; To Provide For Collection Of Civil Penalties In Actions By The State Or By Private Parties On Behalf Of The State; To Declare The Site Or Location Of A Place Of Business Where Payday Lending Takes Place In The State Of Mississippi As A Public Nuisance; To Repeal Sections 75-67-401 Through 75-67-449, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Create The Mississippi Title Pledge Act; To Repeal Sections 75-67-501 Through 75-67-539, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Create The Mississippi Check Cashers Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2800/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2800.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923487,"bill_number":"SB2863","title":"Elections; establish procedure for automatic registration of voters.","description":"An Act To Establish A Procedure For The Automatic Registration Of Eligible Voters; To Provide That The Department Of Public Safety Shall Make Voter Registration Applications Available To Persons Seventeen Years Of Age And Older Upon Their Application For The Issuance Or Renewal Of A Drivers License Or State Identification Card; To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Provide An Electronic Record Of Such Voter Registration Applications To The Secretary Of State; To Require The Secretary Of State To Provide Registration Applications To County Registrars; To Amend Section 23-15-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize County Registrars To Register Eligible Persons Upon Receiving An Electronic Voter Registration Application From The Secretary Of State; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2863/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2863.xml","sponsor":"Bill Stone"},
{"bill_id":923491,"bill_number":"SB2841","title":"County supervisors; create education and certification program, increase salaries of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-3-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Supervisors Education And Certification Program For County Supervisors; To Provide An Annual Salary Supplement Upon Attaining Certification; To Authorize Reimbursement For Certain Expenses Associated With Attendance At The Education And Certification Program; To Amend Section 25-3-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Salaries Of The Members Of The Boards Of Supervisors; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2841/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2841.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":923499,"bill_number":"SB2827","title":"Highways; require MDOT to clearly mark right-of-way boundary markers.","description":"An Act To Require The Mississippi Department Of Transportation To Clearly Mark Right-of-way Boundary Markers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2827/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2827.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":923503,"bill_number":"SB2867","title":"Munchausen by proxy; constitutes child and elder abuse.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Munchausen By Proxy Committed Against A Child Constitutes Child Abuse; To Amend Section 43-47-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Munchausen By Proxy Committed Against A Vulnerable Person Constitutes Abuse Of A Vulnerable Person; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2867/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2867.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":923510,"bill_number":"SB2787","title":"Environmental Quality; require commission to adopt rules on radon control.","description":"An Act Requiring The Commission On Environmental Quality To Adopt Rules For Radon Control; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2787/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2787.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923515,"bill_number":"SB2854","title":"Women in High-Wage, High-Demand, Nontraditional Jobs Grant Program; authorize in Mississippi Department of Employment Security.","description":"An Act To Establish A Women In High-wage/high-demand/","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2854/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2854.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":923520,"bill_number":"SB2840","title":"County supervisors; create education and certification program for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-3-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Supervisors Education And Certification Program For County Supervisors; To Provide An Annual Salary Supplement Upon Attaining Certification; To Authorize Reimbursement For Certain Expenses Associated With Attendance At The Education And Certification Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2840/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2840.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":923525,"bill_number":"SB2873","title":"Expert citizen teacher certification; expand qualifications.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand Qualifications For An Expert Citizen Teacher Certification For Persons With Experience In The Business Community To Address Teacher Shortage Issues; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2873/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2873.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":923530,"bill_number":"SB2865","title":"Public bodies; clarify public access to minutes and budgets.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-61-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Public Bodies To Either Post Copies Of Minutes On A Publicly Available Website Or Provide One Free Copy Of The Minutes Per Requestor; To Enact Certain Timeliness Requirements For The Posting Of Official Minutes And Budgets, And Draft Minutes And Budgets, By Public Bodies; To Clarify That Public Bodies May Impose A Reasonable Fee For Copies Of Minutes And Budgets Under Certain Circumstances; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2865/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2865.xml","sponsor":"Bill Stone"},
{"bill_id":923535,"bill_number":"SB2837","title":"Political subdivisions; authorize to provide multiple deferred compensation plans to employees.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-14-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow A County, Municipality Or Other Political Subdivision To Provide Multiple Deferred Compensation Plans To Its Employees; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2837/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2837.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":923545,"bill_number":"SB2794","title":"Lower-level offenders; encourage diversion of certain.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-15-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Intent Of The Pretrial Intervention Act Is To Increase Alternatives To Imprisonment For Certain Nonviolent Offenders; To Amend Section 99-15-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Judge And The District Attorney To Recommend An Offender For Participation In The Pretrial Program; To Amend Sections 99-15-109, 99-15-113 And 99-15-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2794/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2794.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":923550,"bill_number":"SB2882","title":"Public assistance; require fathers of children receiving to participate in DHS Responsible Fatherhood Initiative Program.","description":"An Act To Require The Fathers Of Children Who Are Recipients Of Certain Public Assistance Benefits To Participate In The Responsible Fatherhood Initiative Program Conducted By The Department Of Human Services For A Minimum Of Four Hours Per Month For Twelve Months; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2882/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2882.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":923554,"bill_number":"SB2833","title":"Blowout prevention; require training course for rig workers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 53-1-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Blowout-prevention Training Courses For Rig Workers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2833/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2833.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":923559,"bill_number":"SB2879","title":"SNAP recipients; must take TABE exam and achieve certain scores before will be exempt from work requirements.","description":"An Act To Provide That A Recipient Of Benefits Under The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (snap) Shall Not Be Exempt From The Work Requirements For The Program Until After The Recipient Takes The Test Of Adult Basic Education (tabe) And Achieves A Score At Or Above The 12th Grade Level In Each Category; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2879/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2879.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":923565,"bill_number":"SB2766","title":"Mississippi Adequate Education Program; increase funding for at-risk pupils.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-151-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Allotment Of Mississippi Adequate Education Program Funding For At-risk Students; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2766/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2766.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923569,"bill_number":"SB2855","title":"Residential builders/remodelers; revise licensing law.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-59-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Terms \"construction Manager\" And \"residential Solar Contractor\" As Used In The Residential Builders And Remodelers Licensing Law; To Amend Section 73-59-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The List Of Persons Required To Be Licensed By The State Board Of Contractors Under This Chapter; To Amend Section 73-59-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Violations In Connection With Licensing; To Amend Section 73-59-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Persons Exempt From The Chapter; To Amend Section 73-59-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Exemption For Licensees To Work On Certain Commercial Structures Without An Additional License; To Amend Sections 73-59-5, 73-59-7, 73-59-11, 73-59-13 And 73-59-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2855/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2855.xml","sponsor":"Chris Massey"},
{"bill_id":923574,"bill_number":"SB2847","title":"Code-Charter Municipalities; governing authorities may delegate duties related to personnel actions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-3-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Governing Authorities Of Code-charter Municipalities May Delegate The Power And Authority To Handle Personnel Actions To The Mayor, Chief Administrative Officer Or Department Heads; To Bring Forward Sections 21-3-15 And 21-3-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2847/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2847.xml","sponsor":"Bill Stone"},
{"bill_id":923579,"bill_number":"SB2761","title":"Environmental Quality; require the department to identify all coal ash dam sites.","description":"An Act To Require The Department Of Environmental Quality To Identify And Publish The Locations Of All Coal Ash Dam Sites In The State And To Develop Regulations To Monitor Such Sites; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2761/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2761.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923585,"bill_number":"SB2811","title":"Socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns; establish program to encourage participation in state contracts.","description":"An Act To Establish The Opportunities For Diversity In Contracting Program (odc Program) To Be Administered By The Mississippi Development Authority To Improve The Number Of Socially And Economically Disadvantaged Small Business Concerns That Do Business With The State By Facilitating And Improving Access To Government Contracts; To Require Each State Agency To Appoint An Odc Compliance Officer Who Will Be Responsible For Monitoring Compliance With The Odc Program And For Reporting Compliance Or Noncompliance For Their Respective Agencies To The Mississippi Development Authority; To Establish The Responsibilities Of Odc Compliance Officers; To Require State Agencies To Include Certain Language In Contracts For Goods And Services; To Establish A Process For Issuing Odc Waivers; To Amend Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2811/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2811.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":923590,"bill_number":"SB2809","title":"Comprehensive School Health Education Program; include additional components in and require school nurse to teach.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-131, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Comprehensive School Health Education Program To Include Components In Healthy Living, Drug And Alcohol Education And Conflict Resolution; To Amend Section 37-13-135, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Local School Boards To Adopt Plans For The Implementation Of The Comprehensive School Health Education Program Into The Local School Curriculum; To Amend Section 37-14-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Public School Nurses To Provide Instruction In Each Of The Components Of The Comprehensive School Health Education Program; To Require The Office Of Healthy Schools Of The State Department Of Education To Submit Recommendations To The State Board Of Education For The Adoption Of Any Rules And Regulations Relating To The Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2809/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2809.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":923596,"bill_number":"SB2844","title":"Urban Flood Control and Drainage Law; authorize special assessment on property benefited by projects.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 51-35-333, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If The Board Of Directors Of A District Formed Under The Urban Flood And Drainage Control Act Determines That A Flood Or Drainage Control Project Will Benefit Only A Portion Of The District, The Board May Levy Special Assessments On The Property So Benefited To Pay Certain Costs Related To Such Project; To Provide For The Collection Of Such Assessments; To Provide That Prior To Levying Such A Special Assessment, The Board Of Directors Of The District Shall Make A Determination That The Necessary Approvals And Authorizations Are In Place And That Project-related Activities Are Ready To Commence; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2844/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2844.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":923601,"bill_number":"SB2824","title":"Criminal history background checks; \"Ban the Box\".","description":"An Act To Ban Criminal History Checks As Part Of The Preliminary Job Application Process Except As Required By Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2824/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2824.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":923607,"bill_number":"SB2814","title":"General Education Development (GED) instruction program; student may request additional time to complete.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-92, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Student To Petition The Local School District Or Local Community College For Additional Time To Complete The General Educational Development (ged) Instruction Program Without Limitation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2814/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2814.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":923614,"bill_number":"SB2802","title":"Driver's education; require for drivers under age 17.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-1-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Drivers Under The Age Of 17 To Have Completed A Driver's Education Course In Order To Hold An Intermediate License; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2802/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2802.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923619,"bill_number":"SB2763","title":"Cockfighting; offense to conduct, train or attend.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-41-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Offense Of Cockfighting And The Punishment Therefor; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2763/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2763.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923625,"bill_number":"SB2776","title":"Public lands; reestablish Office of State Land Commissioner and transfer authority of Secretary of State relative to supervision of.","description":"An Act To Codify Section 7-11-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reestablish The Office Of State Land Commissioner And Provide For His Election At The Same Time And Manner As Other State Officials Are Elected; To Empower And Authorize The State Land Commissioner To Have General Supervision Over Public Lands, Sixteenth Section Or Lieu Lands, Chickasaw School Lands And Lands Forfeited To The State For Nonpayment Of Taxes To The Same Extent As Such Lands Are Supervised By The Secretary Of State; To Amend Sections 7-11-2, 7-11-3, 7-11-4, 7-11-6, 7-11-8, 7-11-11, 7-11-13, 7-11-15, 7-11-17, 7-11-19, 7-11-25 And 29-3-1.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2776/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2776.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923631,"bill_number":"SB2816","title":"Flame-retardant chemicals; prohibit children's products or upholstered residential furniture containing certain amounts of.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Manufacturers Or Wholesalers From Manufacturing, Selling, Offering For Sale, Distributing For Sale Or Distributing For Use In This State A Children's Product Or Upholstered Residential Furniture Containing Certain Amounts Of Flame-retardant Chemicals; To Prohibit Certain Replacement Flame-retardant Chemicals; To Require A Report From The State Health Officer, In Consultation With The State Fire Marshal; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2816/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2816.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":923636,"bill_number":"SB2853","title":"Fee in lieu; certain counties may not enter into for project in portion of city school district that is located outside the city.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-31-104, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide If A Project Is Located Outside The Limits Of A Municipality But Within The Boundaries Of The Municipal School District, The County Board Of Supervisors Of Certain Counties May Not Enter Into A Fee-in-lieu Agreement On Behalf Of The School District Granting A Fee-in-lieu Of Ad Valorem Taxes For School District Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2853/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2853.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":923642,"bill_number":"SB2801","title":"Transportation; require MDOT to develop a complete streets program.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Complete Streets Legislation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2801/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2801.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923647,"bill_number":"SB2835","title":"Forestry; repeal the Forest Harvest Act requiring leaving pine and hardwood seed trees when harvesting for commercial purposes.","description":"An Act To Repeal The Forest Harvesting Act, Sections 49-19-51 Through 49-19-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires The Leaving Of Pine And Hardwood Seed Trees When Harvesting Timber For Commercial Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2835/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2835.xml","sponsor":"Nickey Browning"},
{"bill_id":923653,"bill_number":"SB2885","title":"State Board of Barber Examiners; revise regulatory authority.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-5-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board Of Barber Examiners To Enforce Sanitation Regulations; To Amend Section 73-5-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Establishments To Have A License From The Board Of Barber Examiners Before Displaying A Barber Pole Or Advertising Barbering Services; To Amend Section 73-5-11, Mississippi Code If 1972, To Require Criminal Background Checks Of Barbering School Applicants Within 30 Days Before Application For Enrollment; To Authorize The Issuance Of Temporary Permits To Practice Barbering To Certain Students Recommended By The Barbering School; To Amend Section 73-5-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe Fees To Be Charged By The State Board Of Barber Examiners And To Remove The Requirement Of License Renewal Fees For Barbers Or Instructors At Least 72 Years Of Age; To Require A Fee For The Issuance Of A Temporary Permit To Certain Barbering Students; To Amend Section 73-5-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Penalty For Employing An Unlicensed Barber Or Barbers; To Amend Section 73-5-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Penalty For The Violation Of Certain Prohibited Acts Under The Barber Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2885/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2885.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":923657,"bill_number":"SB2813","title":"Eleventh Grade students; require to take adult basic education High School Equivalency Diploma test.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-16-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Local School Boards To Assess The Student Performance Of All Eleventh Grade Students Using The General Educational Development Or High School Equivalency Diploma Test Program; To Prohibit Students Determined By The Assessment Not Performing At Grade Level From The Senior Privilege Of Early Release From School Upon Completion Of All Academic Classes Required For The Day; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2813/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2813.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":923667,"bill_number":"SB2838","title":"Eligibility for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and (SNAP) Programs; childless adults must work to get food stamps.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Impose Certain Restrictions Affecting A Person's Eligibility For Tanf Assistance; To Impose Certain Work Requirements On Tanf Recipients Who Are Able-bodied Adults Without Dependents (abawds); To Impose Certain Restrictions Affecting A Person's Eligibility And Expenditures Under The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (snap); And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2838/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2838.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":923671,"bill_number":"SB2884","title":"Home economics; require to be taught in \"D\" and \"F\" rated school districts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Board Of Education To Develop A Curriculum And A Course Of Study To Promote Home Economics Objectives; To Prescribe The Minimum Components To Be Included In The Curriculum; To Amend Section 37-13-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All Local School Districts To Provide Programs Of Education In Home Economics To Students In Secondary Schools Located In \"d\" And \"f\" Rated School Districts Before September 1, 2017; To Remove The Requirement That Such Programs Of Education Shall Be Subject To Approval By The State Board Of Education; To Require That All District Home Economic Programs Be Aligned With The Curriculum And Course Of Study By The State Board Of Education; To Amend Section 37-13-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That State Funding For Home Economics Be Included In The Adequate Education Program And Vocational Education Appropriation Bills For The Appropriate Fiscal Year; To Bring Forward Section 37-13-155, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; To Amend Section 37-31-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2884/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2884.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":923677,"bill_number":"SB2819","title":"Lotteries; repeal advertising prohibitions.","description":"An Act To Repeal Section 97-33-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prohibits The Advertising Of Lotteries; To Repeal Section 97-33-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prohibits Publication Or Circulation Of Newspapers Advertising A Lottery; To Repeal Section 97-33-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prohibits The Sale Of Newspapers Containing A Lottery Advertisement; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2819/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2819.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":923682,"bill_number":"SB2886","title":"Literacy-Based Promotion Act; require intensive reading instruction beginning with Kindergarten and First-Grade students.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-177-1 And 37-177-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Standards To Be Documented For Intensive Reading Instruction And Intervention For Kindergarten And First-grade Students Under The Literacy-based Promotion Act Beginning With The 2017-2018 School Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2886/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2886.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":923688,"bill_number":"SB2839","title":"Chancery clerks; revise filing fees charged for the recording of documents.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-7-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Filing Fees Charged By Chancery Clerks For The Recording Of Documents; To Amend Section 25-60-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2839/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2839.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":923693,"bill_number":"SB2850","title":"Minimum Standards Board; revise membership.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-6-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Membership And Appointing Authorities Of The Board On Law Enforcement Officer Standards And Training; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2850/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2850.xml","sponsor":"Chris Massey"},
{"bill_id":923699,"bill_number":"SB2768","title":"Health insurance policies; require coverage for colorectal cancer examinations.","description":"An Act To Require That Certain Insurance Policies And Contracts Shall Provide Coverage For All Colorectal Cancer Examinations And Laboratory Tests Specified In Current American Cancer Society (acs) Guidelines For Colorectal Cancer Screening; To Amend Section 25-15-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The State And School Employees Health Insurance Plan Shall Include Coverage For All Colorectal Cancer Examinations And Laboratory Tests Specified In Current Guidelines; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2768/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2768.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923705,"bill_number":"SB2818","title":"Anti-Bullying Law; revise provisions for required establishment of policies for by school districts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-11-67, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Conduct That Is Considered Being Bullying Behavior; To Amend Section 37-11-69, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions To Be Included In A School Districts' Anti-bullying Policies; To Require School Districts To Post The Proper Procedure For Reporting Bullying On Their Internet Website; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2818/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2818.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":923710,"bill_number":"SB2857","title":"Memorial highways; designate certain segments of highways as.","description":"An Act To Designate A Certain Segment Of Mississippi Highway 35 Within The Corporate Limits Of The City Of Batesville, Mississippi, As The Leonard Morris Memorial Highway; To Designate The Portion Of Mississippi Highway 513 Situated Between The City Of Quitman And The City Of Stonewall As The Corporal Dustin Lee Memorial Highway; To Designate A Portion Of United States Highway 82 In Leflore County As The \"b.b. King Memorial Highway\"; To Designate A Portion Of Highway 8 West Of The Town Of Pace As The Juniper Yates \"jy\" Trice Memorial Highway; To Designate A Certain Segment Of U.s. Interstate Highway 55 In Pike County, Mississippi, As The \"bo Diddley Memorial Highway\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2857/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2857.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":923717,"bill_number":"SB2790","title":"Vision 2020: An Education Blueprint for Two Thousand Twenty; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As \"vision 2020: An Education Blueprint For Two Thousand Twenty\"; To Require The State Board Of Education To Adopt A Rule That Includes Goals, Objectives, Strategies, Indicators And Benchmarks; To Establish Goals For Higher Education In The State Of Mississippi; To Create An Education Partnership To Achieve State Goals And Objectives; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2790/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2790.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":923722,"bill_number":"SB2769","title":"Residential property foreclosures; prohibit unless 90-day written notice is given.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Foreclosure On Residential Property Unless The Mortgagee Or Holder Of The Mortgage Gives The Mortgagor 90 Days' Written Notice; To Prescribe The Contents Of The Notice To Foreclose; To Require The Mortgagee To Notify The Commissioner Of Banking And Consumer Finance Of The Date Of The Foreclosure Sale, The Purchase Price Obtained At The Sale, And A Copy Of The Notice To Foreclose; To Require The Commissioner Of Banking And Consumer Finance To Maintain A Database Of Certain Foreclosure Activity Information; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2769/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2769.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923727,"bill_number":"SB2791","title":"Conviction; clarify subsequent for certain crimes and post-conviction relief.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Meaning Of Second Or Subsequent Offense For Certain Drug Convictions; To Amend Sections 99-39-5 And 99-39-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Dismissal Or Denial Of Post-conviction Relief Shall Not Be A Bar To A Second Or Successive Application Or Motion For Relief When There Has Been An Adoption Or Enactment Of State Law That Would Have Actually Adversely Affected The Outcome Of The Conviction Or Sentence; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2791/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2791.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":923732,"bill_number":"SB2821","title":"Youth court referees; appointed to a 4-year term.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Youth Court Referees Shall Be Appointed To A 4-year Term; To Enact Transition Provisions For Youth Court Referees Appointed Before The Next Trial Court Judge Election; To Allow For County Court Youth Referees; To Amend Section 43-21-801, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2821/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2821.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":923737,"bill_number":"SB2829","title":"Tishomingo County; authorize the imposition of a tax on restaurants to fund tourism and parks and recreation.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Tishomingo County, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Restaurants For The Purpose Of Providing Funds To Promote Tourism And Parks And Recreation Within The County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2829/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2829.xml","sponsor":"J.P. Wilemon"},
{"bill_id":923743,"bill_number":"SB2789","title":"State Agency Accountability and Transparency website; include 5 oldest Public Records Act requests for each agency.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-104-155, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize And Direct The Department Of Finance And Administration To Include On The State Agency Accountability And Transparency Website A Description Of The Five Oldest Public Records Act Or Freedom Of Information Act (foia) Requests; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2789/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2789.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923747,"bill_number":"SB2868","title":"Judicial Performance Commission meetings to come under Open Meetings Law; require.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-19-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Meetings Of The Commission On Judicial Performance Are Open Meetings And That Records Of The Commission On Judicial Performance Are Open Records; To Amend Section 9-19-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That A Transcript Of Proceedings Before The Commission On Judicial Performance Be Prepared And That The Transcript Is A Record Subject To The Open Records Act; To Repeal Section 9-19-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Secrecy Of Proceedings Before The Commission On Judicial Performance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2868/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2868.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":923752,"bill_number":"SB2773","title":"State Board of Medical Licensure; reconstitute membership of board on a phased-in basis.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-43-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reconstitute The Membership Of The State Board Of Medical Licensure On A Phased-in Basis; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2773/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2773.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923757,"bill_number":"SB2848","title":"Conviction; clarify subsequent for certain crimes and post-conviction relief.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Meaning Of Second Or Subsequent Offense For Certain Drug Convictions; To Amend Sections 99-39-5 And 99-39-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Dismissal Or Denial Of Post-conviction Relief Shall Not Be A Bar To A Second Or Successive Application Or Motion For Relief When There Has Been An Adoption Or Enactment Of State Law That Would Have Actually Adversely Affected The Outcome Of The Conviction Or Sentence; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2848/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2848.xml","sponsor":"David Jordan"},
{"bill_id":923764,"bill_number":"SB2792","title":"Delinquency of a minor; provide that those who cause minors to sell drugs or join gangs contribute to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-5-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Person Who Knowingly Causes A Child To Violate The Uniform Controlled Substance Law Or To Participate In Gangs Or Gang-related Activities Shall Be Guilty Of Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2792/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2792.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":923769,"bill_number":"SB2807","title":"TANF and Medicaid; require teenage recipients to participate in programs about birth control.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Human Services To Provide Teenage Tanf Recipients With Information And Referral To Programs That Provide Information About Birth Control, Prenatal Health Care, Abstinence Education, Marriage Education, Parenting Skills, Family Preservation And Fatherhood, And Require Those Tanf Recipients To Participate In Certain Educational Activities Emphasizing Abstinence Described In This Act; To Provide That After The Identity Of The Father Of A Child Of Any Of Those Tanf Recipients Has Been Legally Determined, The Father Shall Be Required To Participate In Those Programs; To Provide That Any Unspent Tanf Funds Remaining From The Prior Fiscal Year First Shall Be Expended To Pay For The Education-related Expenses Of Persons Who Are Enrolled In Nursing Education Courses As Part Of Workforce Training And Pay For The Child Care Expenses Of Those Persons While They Are Taking The Nursing Education Courses; To Require The Division Of Medicaid To Provide Teenage Medicaid Recipients With Information And Referral To Programs That Provide Information About Birth Control, Prenatal Health Care, Abstinence Education, Marriage Education, Parenting Skills, Family Preservation And Fatherhood, And Require Those Medicaid Recipients To Participate In Those Programs; To Provide That After The Identity Of The Father Of A Child Of Any Of Those Medicaid Recipients Has Been Legally Determined, The Father Shall Be Required To Participate In Those Programs; To Establish The Criteria Required For The Educational Activity Emphasizing Abstinence To Teenage Tanf Benefits; To Require The Educational Activity To Be Taught In A Manner That Is Age And Developmentally Appropriate; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2807/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2807.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":923773,"bill_number":"SB2822","title":"Multidisciplinary team records; youth court confidentiality law applies.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-15-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Confidentiality And Possible Disclosure Of Records Of Multidisciplinary Teams And Child Advocacy Centers Concerning Children Shall Be Governed By The Youth Court Act And The Uniform Rules Of Youth Court Practice; To Provide That The Disclosure Of Certain Information Obtained From A Team Meeting Or From A Center May Occur Only When Requested By Courts For Limited Purposes; To Amend Section 43-21-259, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Confidentiality Of Certain Other Records Shall Include Information And Forensic Interviews Developed Or Prepared By Multidisciplinary Teams And Child Advocacy Centers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2822/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2822.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":923778,"bill_number":"SB2823","title":"Retirement; persons convicted of certain felonies shall forfeit benefits from PERS, SLRP and MHSPRS.","description":"An Act To Create New Sections 25-11-147, 25-11-321 And 25-13-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Receipt Of Retirement Benefits From The Public Employees' Retirement System, The Supplemental Legislative Retirement System And The Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol Retirement System Is Conditioned On The Member's Honest And Faithful Performance Of His Or Her Public Duties For The State; To Provide That A Member's Conviction Of Or Plea Of Guilty Or Nolo Contendere To A Felony That Is Related To Or In Connection With The Member's Employment In The State Service Is Considered To Be A Breach Of The Public Trust And A Breach Of The Member's Contract With The State; To Provide That If A Member Of The System Or Plan Is Convicted Of Or Enters A Plea Of Guilty Or Nolo Contendere In Any Court To A Felony That Is Related To Or In Connection With The Member's Employment In The State Service And Is Committed On Or After July 1, 2017, The Court Shall Conduct A Hearing In A Separate Civil Proceeding To Determine If All Of The Conditions Have Been Met; To Provide That If All Of The Conditions Have Been Met, The Court Shall Issue An Order That The Member Be Terminated From Membership In The System Or Plan And Forfeit His Or Her Retirement Benefits From The System Or Plan; To Provide That A Member Who Is Convicted Of Such A Crime Shall Not Be Terminated From Membership In The System Or Plan Or Forfeit His Or Her Retirement Benefits From The System Or Plan Until All Appeals Of The Conviction Have Been Finally Concluded Or The Time For An Appeal From The Conviction Has Expired; To Provide That After Receiving The Termination And Forfeiture Order From The Court, The System Shall Request The Attorney General For A Determination Of Whether All Appeals Of The Conviction Have Been Finally Concluded Or The Time For An Appeal From The Conviction Has Expired; To Provide That After The Attorney General Notifies The System That All Appeals Of The Conviction Have Been Finally Concluded Or The Time For An Appeal From The Conviction Has Expired, The System Shall Terminate The Member From Membership In The System Or Plan And The Member Shall Forfeit His Or Her Retirement Benefits From The System Or Plan; To Provide That A Member Who Is Terminated From Membership In The System Or Plan Shall Have His Or Her Contributions Refunded Without Any Interest; To Provide That If A Member Of The System Or Plan Is Also A Member Of Another Retirement System Administered By The Board Of Trustees Of The System, And The Crime For Which The Member Was Convicted Or Entered A Plea Of Guilty Or Nolo Contendere Is Related To Or In Connection With Employment Of The Member That Is Covered By Only One Of The Retirement Systems, The Member Will Be Terminated Only From The Retirement System In Which His Or Her Employment Was Covered At The Time That He Or She Committed The Crime, And Will Forfeit Retirement Benefits Only From That Retirement System; To Provide That The System May Conclusively Rely On A Termination And Forfeiture Order From The Court And The Notice From The Attorney General That The Requirements Of This Act Have Been Met In Terminating A Member From Membership In The System Or Plan; To Provide That The System Is Not Liable For Any Mistake In The Payment Of Retirement Benefits To A Member In Good Faith Reliance On A Termination And Forfeiture Order From The Court And The Notice From The Attorney General; To Provide That Any Ambiguity Or Uncertainty About Whether A Member Should Be Terminated From Membership In The System Or Plan Or Forfeit His Or Her Retirement Benefits From The System Or Plan Shall Be Resolved In Favor Of The Member; To Amend Sections 25-11-105, 25-11-111, 25-11-117, 25-11-120, 25-11-129, 25-11-305, 25-11-309, 25-11-311, 25-11-319, 25-13-3, 25-13-11, 25-13-21, 25-13-28 And 25-13-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2823/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2823.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":923788,"bill_number":"SB2846","title":"Requests for proposals; provide standards for state agencies to follow regarding.","description":"An Act To Create Standards For Procurements By The Solicitation Of Requests For Proposals Or Requests For Qualifications; To Provide That The Standards Shall Apply To Procurements By State Agencies Of Commodities, Supplies, Equipment, Construction, Technology, Personal And Professional Services, Any Type Of State Agency Purchased Employee Benefits And State Agency Purchased Supplemental Insurance And Cafeteria Plans; To Provide The Factors That Must Be Considered When Determining To Use A Request For Proposals Or Requests For Qualifications; To Provide The Content To Include In A Request For Proposals Or Requests For Qualifications; To Provide The Requirements Of Pre-proposal Conferences; To Provide The Method To Properly Draft A Request For Proposals Or Request For Qualifications; To Provide The Evaluation Factors To Use When Reviewing A Request For Proposals Or Requests For Qualifications; To Provide The Qualifications Of The Evaluation Committee That Will Evaluate Each Submitted Proposal Or Qualification; To Provide The Guidelines For Discussions Once Proposals Or Qualifications Have Been Submitted; To Provide For The Content To Be Included In The Best And Final Offer; To Amend Section 27-104-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reconstitute The Public Procurement Review Board; To Include The Powers And Duties Of The Personal Service Contract Review Board Under The Purview Of The Public Procurement Review Board; To Amend Section 25-9-120, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Abolish The Personal Service Contract Review Board; To Provide That The Powers, Duties And All Resources Of The Personal Service Contract Review Board Shall Be Transferred To The Public Procurement Review Board; To Amend Section 25-61-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Anyone Seeking A Protective Order For Certain Contract Information Otherwise Required To Be Public Under The Public Records Act To Post Notice Of The Petition And The Reasons For The Protective Order On The Mississippi Transparency Website For A Minimum Of Seven Days Before Filing The Petition For The Protective Order In Chancery Court; To Amend Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Reverse Auctions To Be The Primary Method For Receiving Bids During The Competitive Bidding Process; To Require The Public Procurement Review Board To Approve A Purchasing Entity's Decision To Use A Method Other Than Reverse Auction For Soliciting Bids; To Require A Purchasing Entity To Accept A Bid Submitted Through A Secure Electronic Format From Contractors Who Have The Capability To Submit A Bid Electronically Through A Secure System; To Require A Purchasing Entity To Make The Appropriate Provisions Necessary To Be Able To Accept Bids Submitted Electronically Through A Secure System For All Purchases That Require Competitive Sealed Bidding; To Require Agencies And Governing Authorities To Establish Secure Procedures By Which Bids May Be Submitted Via Electronic Means; To Provide That Agencies And Governing Authorities That Are Currently Without High Speed Internet Access Shall Be Exempt From This Requirement Until Such Time That High Speed Internet Access Becomes Available; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2846/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2846.xml","sponsor":"John Polk"},
{"bill_id":923793,"bill_number":"SB2764","title":"Drug offenders; clarify parole eligibility.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Parole Eligibility For Certain Drug Offenders; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2764/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2764.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923798,"bill_number":"SB2786","title":"Marine Resources fees; authorize Commission on Marine Resources to adjust fees to cover costs of permitting programs.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Mississippi Commission On Marine Resources To Adjust Fees To Defray The Costs Of Operation Of The Commission And The Mississippi Department Of Marine Resources; To Create The Department Of Marine Resources Program Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2786/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2786.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923802,"bill_number":"SB2783","title":"Environmental fees; authorize Commission on Environmental Quality to set to cover costs of permitting programs.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Mississippi Commission On Environmental Quality To Establish Fees Necessary To Defray The Costs Of Operation Of The Commission And The Mississippi Department Of Environmental Quality; To Create The Department Of Environmental Quality Program Fund; To Amend Sections 51-3-31, 51-5-1, 53-7-21, 53-7-25, 53-7-69 And 49-31-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow The Commission To Set Program Fees And To Direct Fees To The Department Of Environmental Quality Program Fund; To Bring Forward Section 53-7-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Applications For The Modification, Transfer Or Reissuance Of Any Surface Mining Permit, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2783/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2783.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923807,"bill_number":"SB2771","title":"Marijuana; allow medical use by seriously ill patients under doctor's supervision.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Medical Use Of Marijuana By Seriously Ill Patients Under A Physician's Supervision; To Define Certain Terms; To Provide An Exemption From Criminal And Civil Penalties For The Medical Use Of Marijuana; To Provide Limitations On The Medical Use Of Marijuana; To Provide A Legal Defense For Patients And Primary Caregivers; To Amend Sections 41-29-113 And 41-29-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Transfer Marijuana From Schedule I To Schedule Ii Under The Controlled Substances Law; To Amend Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt The Medical Use Of Marijuana From Criminal Penalties Under The Controlled Substances Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2771/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2771.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923812,"bill_number":"SB2834","title":"Wildlife Trafficking Prevention Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The \"wildlife Trafficking Prevention Act\"; To Prohibit The Purchase, Sell Or Exchange Of Certain Wildlife Species; To Provide A Civil Penalty For Violations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2834/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2834.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":923819,"bill_number":"SB2779","title":"Public utilities; charitable or civic contributions shall not be allowed as costs or expenses for rate-making purposes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 77-3-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Charitable Or Civic Contributions Made By Public Utilities Shall Not Be Allowed In Any Amount As Costs Or Expenses For Rate-making Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2779/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2779.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923824,"bill_number":"SB2870","title":"Gaming commission; certain investors consider in the aggregate to satisfy scrutiny thresholds.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-76-67, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Level Of Scrutiny By The Gaming Commission To Be Accorded Certain Unverified Investors In A Casino; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2870/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2870.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":923831,"bill_number":"SB2845","title":"Sales tax; create diversion to counties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That 18-1/2% Of The Sales Tax Revenue Collected From Business Activities Outside The Municipalities In A County Shall Be Paid To The County; To Amend Section 27-65-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2845/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2845.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":923836,"bill_number":"SB2826","title":"Wildlife; require feasibility study on alligator ranch farming in Mississippi.","description":"An Act To Require The Mississippi Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks And The Mississippi Development Authority To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Alligator Farming In The State Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2826/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2826.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":923841,"bill_number":"SB2812","title":"Elections; authorize early voting.","description":"An Act To Authorize A Qualified Elector To Vote Not More Than 20 Days Nor Less Than Two Days Before The Date Of An Election; To Provide That Early Voting May Be Conducted In The Registrar's Office; To Require A Person Who Desires To Vote Early To Appear At The Registrar's Office And To Provide That After Signing The Receipt Book Such Person Shall Be Entitled To Vote At The Registrar's Office In The Same Manner As He Would At His Voting Precinct On The Day Of The Election; To Provide That The Election Laws That Govern Procedures For A Person Who Appears To Vote On The Day Of Election Shall Apply When A Person Appears To Vote During The Early Voting Period; To Provide That All Votes Cast During The Early Voting Period Shall Be Final; To Provide That The Votes Cast During Early Voting Shall Be Announced Simultaneously With The Vote Cast On Election Day; To Provide That Each Candidate Shall Have The Right To Be Present At The Registrar's Office And To Challenge The Qualifications Of Any Person Offering To Early Vote In The Same Manner As Provided By Law At The Polling Place On The Day Of The Election; To Require The Secretary Of State To Promulgate Rules And Regulations Necessary To Effectuate Early Voting; To Amend Section 23-15-195, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Amend Section 23-15-627, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Categories Of Voters Who May Cast An Absentee Ballot; To Amend Section 23-15-637, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That All Absentee Ballots Must Be Received By The Registrar By A Certain Time On The Day Before The Election; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2812/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2812.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":923848,"bill_number":"SB2878","title":"\"Mississippi Save Our Children Act\"; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The \"mississippi Save Our Children Act\"; To Require Failing School Districts To Implement Certain Programs In Order To Improve Student Performance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2878/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2878.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":923853,"bill_number":"SB2808","title":"Determination of cost of adequate education program; define student \"average daily membership\" (ADM) for purpose of formula.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-151-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"average Daily Membership (adm)\" For Purposes Of The Mississippi Adequate Education Program; To Amend Section 37-151-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Determination Of The Basic Adequate Education Program Cost For Each School District Based On Student Average Daily Membership With Certain Exceptions; To Provide For Student Counts By The State Auditor; To Amend Sections 37-151-85, 37-151-97 And 37-151-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2808/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2808.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":923858,"bill_number":"SB2843","title":"Lobbying; ban for state agencies.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 5-8-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Lobbying By State Employees And Others; To Create New Section 25-1-119, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Expenditure Of State Funds On Lobbying The Electorate; To Bring Forward Sections 5-8-1, 5-8-3, 5-8-5, 5-8-7, 5-8-9, 5-8-11, 5-8-15, 5-8-17, 5-8-19, 5-8-21 And 5-8-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2843/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2843.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":923865,"bill_number":"SB2877","title":"Law enforcement officers; develop mental health training standards for.","description":"An Act To Require A Law Enforcement Officer To Provide An Individual Who Reasonably Appears To Exhibit Behavioral Or Mental Health Issues A Mental Health Evaluation Within 24 Hours; To Require A Law Enforcement Officer To Take The Individual To A Medical Facility For Treatment; To Require At Least Two Employees Of Every Law Enforcement Agency And Jail Or Prison To Receive Annual Crisis Intervention Team Training; To Require The Board On Law Enforcement Officer Standards To Promulgate Rules Relating To Cit Training; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2877/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2877.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":923869,"bill_number":"SB2775","title":"Appeal bond; set the maximum amount for appeals from decisions of local governments as to taxes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 11-51-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Amount Of The Appeal Bond Required For An Appeal From A Decision By A Board Of Supervisors Or Municipal Authorities As To The Assessment Of Taxes Shall Be Not Less Than $100.00 Nor More Than $10,000.00; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2775/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2775.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923875,"bill_number":"SB2859","title":"Memorial highways; designate various segments of highways as memorial highways.","description":"An Act To Designate A Certain Segment Of Interstate 220 In Hinds County As The Senator Alice Varnado Harden Memorial Highway; To Designate A Portion Of Interstate 220 In Hinds County As The Senator Henry J. Kirksey Memorial Highway; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2859/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2859.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":923880,"bill_number":"SB2883","title":"First Grade; allow any child who turns six during calendar year to start at the beginning of school year.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-15-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Any Student Who Reaches The Age Of Six Before December 31 Of Any Calendar Year To Enroll In First Grade At The Start Of The School Year During Which He Attains The Age Of Six; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2883/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2883.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":923884,"bill_number":"SB2836","title":"County purchases; increase the minimum acquisition costs of items and services.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 31-7-103 And 31-7-119, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Minimum Acquisition Cost Of An Item Or Service Purchased By A County That Requires A Requisition To Purchase, Purchase Order And Receiving Report; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2836/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2836.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":923889,"bill_number":"SB2881","title":"School attendance; require for children who cannot score a 21 or higher on ACT.","description":"An Act To Require Children Who Are Younger Than 18 To Take The Act Prior To Dropping Out Of School; To Provide That If The Child Cannot Attain A Certain Act Score They Shall Be Included In The Compulsory School Attendance Law Until They Reach 18; To Provide Penalties For The Parents Of Children Who Are Required To Attend School Until 18 That Miss A Certain Number Of Consecutive Days; To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2881/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2881.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":923896,"bill_number":"SB2784","title":"Natural resources; recommend an assessment of the value of Mississippi's natural resources.","description":"An Act To Recommend The Assessment Of The Economic Value Of The Natural Resources Of The State; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2784/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2784.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923900,"bill_number":"SB2828","title":"EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Ems Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact To Facilitate The Movement Of Ems Personnel Across State Boundaries In The Performance Of Their Ems Duties; To Provide That The Provisions Of The Compact Shall Be Implemented By The State Department Of Health As Licensing Entity; To Amend Sections 41-59-3, 41-59-29, 41-59-33 And 41-59-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2828/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2828.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":923907,"bill_number":"SB2831","title":"Lobbying; enact State Agency Lobbying Reform Act of 2017.","description":"An Act To Create The State Agency Lobbying Reform Act Of 2017; To Amend Section 5-8-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Definitions; To Amend Section 5-8-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Exclusions From Lobbying; To Amend Section 5-8-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Prohibited Acts; To Amend Section 5-8-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Penalties; To Require State Agency Disclosures; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2831/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2831.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":923912,"bill_number":"SB2785","title":"Computer and electronic waste; require management plan for recycling and disposal.","description":"An Act To Provide A Program For The Recycling And Disposal Of Computer And Electronic Solid Waste; To Require Each State Agency To Implement Such Program; To Provide For The Sale Or Donation Of Such Equipment; To Create A Computer And Electronic Recycling Fund; To Provide For The Disbursement Of Fund Proceeds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2785/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2785.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923918,"bill_number":"SB2862","title":"Gulf Coast Restoration Reserve Fund; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Gulf Coast Restoration Reserve Fund In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Funding Projects Primarily Benefiting The Mississippi Gulf Coast From Funds Paid To The State For Economic Damages In Connection With The 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill; To Provide For The Transfer Of Such Funds From The Budget Contingency Fund; To Amend Section 27-103-302, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2862/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2862.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":923924,"bill_number":"SB2795","title":"College and Career Readiness Planning Program; create.","description":"An Act To Create The College And Career Readiness Planning Program; To Establish A Precollege Readiness Assessment Program In Order To Lower Educational Costs, Shorten A Student's Time Required To Complete A Degree And Increase The Overall Success Rate Of College Students By Reducing The Need For Remediation; To Require All Eighth Grade Students To Take Explore And Tenth Grade Students To Take Plan Or Psat For The Purpose Of Ensuring That Students Have The Career Readiness Skills Necessary To Compete In The Global Economy; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2795/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2795.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":923931,"bill_number":"SB2889","title":"Criminal immunity; provide for persons when requesting assistance for medical emergency due to alcohol consumption.","description":"An Act To Provide Certain Immunity For Persons When Assistance Is Requested For A Medical Emergency Caused Due To Consumption Of Alcohol; To Bring Forward Section 41-29-149.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Is The Mississippi Medical Emergency Good Samaritan Act, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2889/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2889.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":923936,"bill_number":"SB2856","title":"Mississippi Medicaid Program; bring forward sections for technical amendments.","description":"An Act Relating To The Mississippi Medicaid Program; To Bring Forward Sections 43-13-117, 43-13-121, And 43-13-145, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide The Types Of Services And Provider Reimbursement Under The Medicaid Program, Provide The Powers And Responsibilities Of The Division Of Medicaid And Provide For Assessments Levied Upon Health Care Facilities Participating In The Medicaid Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2856/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2856.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":923941,"bill_number":"SB2804","title":"Wildlife; require the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks to identify existing and needed wildlife corridors.","description":"An Act To Require The Mississippi Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks, In Conjunction With The Mississippi Department Of Environmental Quality And The Mississippi Department Of Transportation, To Identify Existing And Needed Wildlife Corridors; To File A Report And Recommendations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2804/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2804.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923947,"bill_number":"SB2888","title":"Life insurance; clarify effect of payment when proceeds become payable.","description":"An Act To Clarify The Effect Of Payment By A Life Insurance Company Or Annuity Issuer When The Proceed Or Payments Under An Insurance Policy Or Annuity Contract Become Payable, And The Insurer Or Contract Issuer Makes Payments In Accordance With The Terms Of The Policy Or Contract Or Any Written Assignment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2888/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2888.xml","sponsor":"Videt Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":923951,"bill_number":"SB2803","title":"Mississippi Higher Education Grant Program for Single Mothers; establish.","description":"An Act To Establish A Mississippi Higher Education Grant Program For Single Mothers To Provide Financial Aid To Complete Two- And Four-year Degrees At Public Colleges And Universities Administered By The Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Bill; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2803/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2803.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923956,"bill_number":"SB2777","title":"Mississippi Minimum Wage Act; establish.","description":"An Act To Enact A Minimum Wage Law For The State Of Mississippi, With Annual Incremental Increases Over A Three-year Period; To Define Employers And Employees Subject To The Minimum Wage Law; To Empower The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security, Office Of The Governor, To Enforce And Administer The Provisions Of The Minimum Wage Law; To Provide Criminal Penalties And A Civil Cause Of Action Against Employers For Violations Of The Minimum Wage Law; To Amend Section 17-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Municipal And County Governing Authorities, In Their Discretion, To Mandate A Wage That Is More Than The State Minimum Wage; To Amend Section 25-3-40, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2777/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2777.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923962,"bill_number":"SB2820","title":"Mississippi Paid Family Leave Act; establish.","description":"An Act To Establish The Mississippi Paid Family Leave Act To Be Administered By The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security; To Provide Definitions; To Provide Entitlement Requirements And Conditions For Paid Leave; To Authorize Intermittent Or Reduced Leave; To Provide That This Act Is To Be Construed With Similar Provisions In The Federal Family And Medical Leave Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2820/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2820.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923968,"bill_number":"SB2793","title":"Expunction; revise which offenses are eligible.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Offenses Which Are Eligible For Expunction; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2793/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2793.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":923972,"bill_number":"SB2788","title":"Natural resources; recommend an assessment of the value of MS natural resources and wildlife corridors.","description":"An Act To Recommend The Assessment Of The Economic Value Of The Natural Resources Of The State; To Require The Mississippi Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks, In Conjunction With The Mississippi Department Of Environmental Quality And The Mississippi Department Of Transportation, To Identify Existing And Needed Wildlife Corridors; To File A Report And Recommendations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2788/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2788.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":923978,"bill_number":"SB2858","title":"Tidelands Transparency and Accountability Act; require SOS to file report that includes certain information on funds for the Public Trust Tidelands.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 29-15-24, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish The Tidelands Transparency And Accountability Act; To Require The Secretary Of State To Post, On The First Business Day Of Each Month, A Transparency Report Regarding The Public Trust Tidelands Fund And The Public Trust Tidelands Assessments Fund; To Provide What Shall Be Included In The Monthly Report; To Provide How The Monthly Report Shall Be Made Available To The Public; To Require An Annual Audit Of Each Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2858/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2858.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":923984,"bill_number":"SB2861","title":"Mississippi Emergency Telephone Service Charges Study Committee; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Emergency Telephone Service Charges Study Committee\" For The Purpose Of Studying All Emergency Telephone Service Charges Levied In The State Of Mississippi, Including, But Not Limited To, The Collection, Distribution, Use And Oversight Of Such Charges; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Vetoed","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2861/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2861.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":923989,"bill_number":"SB2871","title":"Secondhand mattress; must be clearly labeled as such.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 75-24-401, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Secondhand Mattresses To Be Clearly Labeled When Sold To A Consumer; To Define Terms; To Create Exceptions; To Enact Penalties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2871/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2871.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":923995,"bill_number":"SB2817","title":"State Board of Cosmetology; make technical revisions to practice act and extend repealer.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 73-7-1 Through 73-7-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Is The Cosmetology Practice Act; To Amend Section 73-7-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Qualifications For The Membership Of The State Board Of Cosmetology; To Amend Section 73-7-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe Requirements For The Photograph Of The Licensee; To Amend Section 73-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Qualifications For Taking The Cosmetology Examination; To Amend Section 73-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Qualifications For Licensing Of Cosmetology Instructors; To Amend Section 73-7-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Certain Requirements For Licensing Of Cosmetology Schools; To Amend Section 73-7-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Qualifications For Licensing Of Estheticians; To Amend Section 73-7-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Qualifications For Licensing Of Manicurists; To Amend Section 73-7-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe Fees To Be Charged By The State Board Of Cosmetology; To Amend Section 73-7-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Automatic Repealer On The Sections Which Create The State Board Of Cosmetology And Prescribe Its Duties And Powers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2817/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2817.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":923999,"bill_number":"SB2781","title":"Railroad grade crossings; prohibit obstruction of vehicular traffic for more than 20 consecutive minutes at grade crossings.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 77-9-235, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Any Train, Railroad Car Or Equipment, Or Engine From Obstructing Vehicular Traffic At A Railroad Grade Crossing Upon A Public Street, Road Or Highway For A Period In Excess Of 20 Consecutive Minutes; To Provide Exceptions To Such Prohibition; To Provide Fines For Violations Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2781/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2781.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":924005,"bill_number":"SB2767","title":"Prescription Monitoring Program; require dispensers and prescribers to check database.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-21-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Dispensers And Prescribers To Check The Prescription Monitoring Program Database Before Dispensing Or Prescribing Certain Drugs; To Delete The Sunset Provision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2767/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2767.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":924010,"bill_number":"SB2830","title":"Sex offender registration; define.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-33-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of Registrable Offense; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2830/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2830.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":924015,"bill_number":"SB2842","title":"Mental health diversion pilot programs; authorize.","description":"An Act To Authorize Mental Health Diversion Pilot Programs; To Specify The Purpose And Goals Of Mental Health Diversion Pilot Programs; To Provide Certain Definitions; To Specify Minimum Standards For Mental Health Intervention Services; To Provide Certain Mental Health Intervention Services; To Set Forth Alternative Sentencing Eligibility Criteria And Conditions; To Designate The Powers Of The Administrative Office Of Courts Regarding Mental Health Diversion Pilot Programs; To Authorize Mental Health Diversion Pilot Programs To Receive Funds And Assess Reasonable Fees; To Provide Immunity To Persons Who Perform Their Mental Health Duties In Good Faith; To Provide That Persons Who Complete All Requirements Imposed By The Mental Health Diversion Pilot Programs Will Have Their Records Expunged; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2842/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2842.xml","sponsor":"Jennifer Branning"},
{"bill_id":924776,"bill_number":"SC566","title":"Constitution; establish standards for establishing Mississippi Congressional District boundaries.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890 To Establish Certain Standards For Establishing Congressional District Boundaries.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC566/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0566.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":924779,"bill_number":"HB1295","title":"Mississippi; celebrate and preserve shared history and create official bicentennial flag.","description":"An Act To Celebrate And Preserve The Collective And Shared History And Progress Made By The Great State Of Mississippi To Encourage Pride In Our State By All Citizens Of Mississippi; To Provide For An Official Bicentennial Flag Of The State Of Mississippi In Honor Of The State's Bicentennial On December 10, 2017; To Encourage All State Agencies, State Institutions, Local Governments, Businesses And Citizens To Fly And Display The Official Bicentennial Flag As Part Of The Celebration Of Mississippi's Bicentennial; To Provide That The Name Of Any State Institution, Both Formal And Informal, May Only Be Changed By An Act Of The Mississippi Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1295/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1295.xml","sponsor":"Philip Gunn"},
{"bill_id":924783,"bill_number":"SB2900","title":"Indecent assault; create crime of.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 97-3-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Crime Of Indecent Assault; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2900/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2900.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":924787,"bill_number":"SC564","title":"Designate April 11, 2017, as \"Equal Pay Day in Mississippi.\"","description":"A Concurrent Resolution To Designate April 11, 2017, As \"equal Pay Day In Mississippi\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC564/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0564.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":924790,"bill_number":"SB2898","title":"Law enforcement officers; authorize certain county to allow private employment of off-duty officers and use of county vehicles.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of A Certain County To Allow Off-duty Law Enforcement Officers To Use County Vehicles And To Receive Compensation From Private Entities For Performing Traffic Control Services On Public Or Private Streets Near Construction Sites; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2898/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2898.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":924795,"bill_number":"SC565","title":"Urge the U.S. Dept. of the Treasury to place a woman's face on our paper currency in honor of 100th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Urging The United States Department Of The Treasury To Place A Woman's Face On Our Paper Currency In Honor Of The 100th Anniversary Of The Women's Suffrage Constitutional Amendment In 2020.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC565/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0565.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":924799,"bill_number":"HB1279","title":"Commission to redesign the MS State Flag; establish to develop 2 options for a new flag to present to the Legislature.","description":"An Act To Establish A Commission To Redesign The Mississippi State Flag; To Prescribe The Membership Of The Commission And To Provide For Its Organization And Meetings; To Provide That The Commission Shall Develop Two Options For A New Design Of The Mississippi State Flag; To Provide That The Legislature Shall Determine Which Of The Two Options Shall Be The New Mississippi State Flag During The 2018 Session; To Provide That The Two Options For A New Mississippi State Flag Adopted By The Commission Shall Not Include The Design Of The Confederate Battle Flag; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1279/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1279.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":924802,"bill_number":"HB1282","title":"State flag; create commission to select new design of from submissions by public universities and colleges.","description":"An Act To Create A Commission To Select The Design For A New Mississippi Flag; To Provide For The Membership And The Meetings Of The Commission; To Authorize Each Public University And Each Public Community Or Junior College To Submit One Design For A New Mississippi Flag To The Commission For Its Consideration; To Provide That The Commission Shall Select From Among The Submitted Designs The One That Best Reflects Both The History Of The State Of Mississippi And The Diversity Of The Population Of The State; To Amend Section 3-3-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That From And After January 1, 2018, The Official Flag Of The State Of Mississippi Shall Have The Design That Was Selected By The Commission Under This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1282/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1282.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":924806,"bill_number":"SB2897","title":"Open-box items; retailers required to prominently display exchange policies.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-24-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Definition Of \"open-box\" Item; To Amend Section 75-24-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Create New Section 73-24-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Retailers To Prominently Display Exchange Policies As To Open-box Items; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2897/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2897.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":924809,"bill_number":"HC47","title":"Mississippi; recognize state history on occasion of bicentennial.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The State Of Mississippi Upon The Occasion Of Its Bicentennial And Celebrating 200 Years Of Mississippi History.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC47/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0047.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":924813,"bill_number":"SB2910","title":"Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Uniform Partition Of Heirs Property Act; To Create A Short Title; To Enact Definitions; To Provide For Applicability And Relation To Other Law; To Provide For Notice Of A Complaint; To Provide For Cotenant Buyout; To Create Alternatives; To Provide For Partition In Kind; To Provide For Sale; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2910/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2910.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":924818,"bill_number":"HB1269","title":"\"No Monuments to Me Act of 2017\"; enact to prohibit the use of public funds for purpose of.","description":"An Act To Create The \"no Monuments To Me Act Of 2017\"; To Prohibit The Use Of Federal, State Or Any Other Source Of Public Funds For The Purchase Or Construction Of Real Property, Including Structures, Buildings Or Other Infrastructure, Erected Monuments Or For A Project Or Program Named For Any Living Individual; To Require That Any Individual For Whom A Public Facility, Project Or Monument Is Named To Have Been Deceased For A Minimum Of Three Years; To Exempt The Applicability Of This Act To Projects Authorized Before July 1, 2017; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1269/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1269.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":924822,"bill_number":"HB1292","title":"Comprehensive Hurricane Damage Mitigation Program; provide funding and specify mitigation standard.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-1-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Special Fund For The Comprehensive Hurricane Damage Mitigation Program; To Provide That The Program Require Mitigation To Meet The Standard Of A \"fortified Home\" In Accordance With The Institute For Business And Home Safety; To Amend Section 83-21-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Surplus Lines Tax Shall Be Deposited Into The Comprehensive Hurricane Damage Mitigation Program Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1292/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1292.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":924825,"bill_number":"HB1270","title":"State flag; change design of to the Bonnie Blue Flag.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Change The Design Of The Official Flag Of The State Of Mississippi To The Bonnie Blue Flag; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1270/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1270.xml","sponsor":"David Myers"},
{"bill_id":924830,"bill_number":"HB1281","title":"State Flag; change design to that of the \"Magnolia Flag\".","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Change The Design Of The Official Flag Of The State Of Mississippi To That Of The First Official Flag Of Mississippi Known As The \"magnolia Flag\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1281/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1281.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":924834,"bill_number":"SB2891","title":"State Capital Infrastructure Fund; require DFA to administer certain infrastructure projects in Jackson funded by.","description":"An Act To Require The Executive Director Of The Department Of Finance And Administration To Implement, Supervise And Administer Certain Infrastructure Improvement Projects Within The City Of Jackson, Mississippi; To Authorize The Executive Director To Employ Persons As He Or She Considers Necessary For The Proper Supervision And Administration Of Improvement Projects Funded Under This Act; To Create The State Capital Infrastructure Fund Project Advisory Committee And Provide For Its Membership; To Provide That The Department Of Finance And Administration Shall Develop A Comprehensive Plan For Improvement Projects In The City Of Jackson In Consultation With The State Capital Infrastructure Advisory Committee; To Provide That Such Plan Shall Attempt To Incorporate The Needs Of The City Of Jackson, The Department Of Finance And Administration, Jackson State University, The University Of Mississippi Medical Center, And The Mississippi Department Of Archives And History; To Provide That Any Plan Must Be Approved By The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Jackson; To Require Improvement Projects Undertaken Under This Act To Comport With The Plan; To Provide That The Plan May Be Updated At Any Time And Shall Be Completely Updated Every Five Years; To Create The State Capital Infrastructure Fund, Into Which Shall Be Deposited The Money Specified In Section 27-65-75 And Such Other Money As The Legislature May Provide By Appropriation; To Provide That An Amount Not To Exceed 5% Of The Amount Deposited Into The Fund May Be Utilized To Fund The Administrative Expenses Incurred By The Department Of Finance And Administration In Performing Its Duties Under This Act; To Provide That An Amount Of Not Less Than 95% Of The Amount Deposited Into The Fund Shall Be Utilized Within The City Of Jackson For Improvement Projects; To Provide That The City Of Jackson Shall Maintain All Completed Improvement Projects That Are Undertaken Under This Act; To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Divert 12-1/2% Of The Total Sales Tax Revenue Collected On Business Activities Within The City Of Jackson And To Distribute 15% Of The Revenue So Collected To The City Of Jackson To Compensate The City For General Police And Fire Protection Provided By The City For State-owned Facilities And Areas Adjacent To State-owned Facilities And For Police Coverage For Major Events Conducted At State-owned Facilities, And To Provide That The Remainder Of Such Revenue So Collected Shall Be Deposited Into The State Capital Infrastructure Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2891/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2891.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":924838,"bill_number":"HB1290","title":"MS Windstorm Underwriting Association; mandate to write policies on IBHS FORTIFIED homes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-34-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Mississippi Windstorm Underwriting Association Must Write Policies On Homes With A Fortified Home Designation By The Institute For Business And Home Safety; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1290/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1290.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":924843,"bill_number":"HB1271","title":"State flag; change design to that of the \"Magnolia Flag.\"","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Change The Design Of The Official Flag Of The State Of Mississippi To That Of The First Official Flag Of Mississippi Known As The \"magnolia Flag\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1271/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1271.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":924846,"bill_number":"HB1287","title":"State flag; require state agencies, local governments and public colleges and universities to display on or at public buildings.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require State Agencies, Counties, Municipalities, Public Colleges And Public Universities To Display The Official State Flag On Monday Through Friday Of Each Week On Or At Each Building In Which An Office Of The State, County Or Municipal Government Is Located And On Each Campus Of Each Public College Or University; To Provide That Any State Agency, County, Municipality, Public College Or Public University That Does Not Display The Official State Flag As Required By This Section Shall Be Subject To A Civil Penalty For Each Day Of Intentional Or Willful Noncompliance With This Section; To Require That If A County Or Municipality Is Not Displaying The Official State Flag As Required By This Section, The Attorney General Shall Notify The County Or Municipality Of The Noncompliance, And The State Fiscal Officer Shall Withhold The Payment Of All State Funds To The County Or Municipality Until Such Time As It Is In Compliance With The Requirements Of This Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1287/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1287.xml","sponsor":"William Shirley"},
{"bill_id":924850,"bill_number":"HB1284","title":"State flag; revise design of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Change The Design Of The Official Flag Of The State Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1284/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1284.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":924855,"bill_number":"SB2911","title":"MS Securities Act; provide additional post-registration requirements to prevent exploitation of vulnerable persons.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 75-71-413, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Under The Mississippi Securities Act To Provide Additional Post-registration Requirements For Certain Broker-dealers And Investment Advisers To Prevent The Exploitation Of Vulnerable Persons; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2911/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2911.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":924859,"bill_number":"HB1299","title":"Adequate education program funds; withhold from districts failing to properly display flags or recite pledge of allegiance.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-13-5 And 37-13-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Department Of Education To Withhold Adequate Education Program Funds From School Districts Failing To Properly Display The National And State Flags Or Lead Students In The Pledge Of Allegiance To The United States Flag; To Amend Section 37-13-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Provisions Relating To The Recitation Of The Pledge Of Allegiance That Are Contradictory To Subsequently Enacted Requirements; To Amend Section 3-3-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Public Colleges And Universities To Display The Official State Flag On Monday Through Friday Of Each Week On Each Campus Of The Public College Or University; To Require That If A Public College Or University Is Not Displaying The Official State Flag As Required By This Section, The Attorney General Shall Notify The Public College Or University Of The Noncompliance, And The State Fiscal Officer Shall Withhold The Payment Of All State Funds To The Public College Or University Until Such Time As It Is In Compliance With The Requirements Of This Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1299/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1299.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":924862,"bill_number":"HB1273","title":"Study committee; create to study certain aspects of the Jackson Metropolitan Area Airport Authority.","description":"An Act To Create A Study Committee To Study The Jackson Metropolitan Area Airport Authority; To Provide That The Study Committee Shall Be Made Up Of Seventeen Members; To Provide The Duties Of The Study Committee; To Provide That The Chair Of The Study Committee Shall Be Appointed By The Governor; To Provide That The Study Committee Shall Report Its Findings To The Legislature No Later Than December 1, 2017; To Provide That The Study Committee Shall Stand Repealed From And After January 1, 2018; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1273/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1273.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":924867,"bill_number":"HB1266","title":"Accrual of child support for incarcerated noncustodial parents; suspend during incarceration and certain period after release.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-11-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Duty To Pay Child Support Is Suspended During The Period Of Incarceration Of A Noncustodial Parent Who Is Convicted Of A Felony Offense; To Provide That No Arrearage Shall Be Assessed During The Period Of Incarceration; To Provide That The Duty Of Support Shall Resume After A Certain Period That The Parent Is Released From Incarceration; To Amend Section 93-5-23, In Conformity To The Succeeding Section; To Bring Forward Section 93-11-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertains To Judgment For Overdue Child Support, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1266/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1266.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":924870,"bill_number":"HC46","title":"Council of the Episcopal Diocese of MS; recognize and support efforts urging the removal of the Confederate Battle Flag from the state.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Recognizing The Council Of The Episcopal Diocese Of Mississippi For Their Efforts Urging The Removal Of The Confederate Battle Flag From Mississippi's State Flag.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC46/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0046.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":924873,"bill_number":"HB1262","title":"Chancery clerk; require to remove social security numbers from land transfer deeds.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-5-137, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Duties Of The Chancery Clerk; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1262/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1262.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":924877,"bill_number":"HB1289","title":"MS Windstorm Underwriting Association; increase reinsurance amount to cover 250 year storm.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-34-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Mississippi Windstorm Underwriting Association Requirement For The Amount Of Reinsurance To A Probable Maximum Loss Insured For A Storm Expected To Occur Every Two Hundred Fifty Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1289/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1289.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":924879,"bill_number":"HB1264","title":"Administrative Procedures Act; agencies must readopt all rules adopted per federal guidance or agreement.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-43-3.114, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That All Rules And Regulatory Policies That Have Been Adopted By A State Agency As A Result Of Federal Agency Guidance Documents, Federal Interpretation Letters Or Any Other Federal Guidance Or Agreement, And Not Also Adopted Using The Notice And Comment Requirements Stipulated By The Federal Administrative Procedures Act Will Expire As Of December 31, 2017, Unless The Rule Has Been Readopted, At Least 60 Days Before Its Scheduled Repeal, Using The Rule-making Process For The Formulation And Adoption Of A Rule As Provided In The Mississippi Administrative Procedures Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1264/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1264.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":924882,"bill_number":"SB2894","title":"Mississippi Pay Equity Act; prohibit wage discrimination based on gender.","description":"An Act To Establish The \"mississippi Pay Equity Act\" To Provide That No Employer Shall Pay An Employee A Wage At A Rate Less Than The Rate At Which An Employee Of A Different Gender Is Paid For Equal Work; To Provide That An Employee May File A Petition In The Proper Circuit Court; To Prohibit Retaliatory Discharge; And For Related Purposes","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2894/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2894.xml","sponsor":"Tammy Witherspoon"},
{"bill_id":924886,"bill_number":"SB2906","title":"Abused and neglected children; clarify alternative of relative care.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-15-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Relative Care Is A Legal Placement Option For Abused And Neglected Children; To Amend Section 43-15-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform References To Child Protection Services; To Bring Forward Section 43-15-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 43-15-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Definitions As Apply To Foster Care; To Amend Section 43-21-609, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Giving Custody To A Relative And Waiving Any Requirement For The Relative To Participate In Foster Parent Training Is Within The Discretion Of The Court; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2906/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2906.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":924888,"bill_number":"HB1268","title":"Alteration of historical monuments; impose penalty for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 55-15-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Penalties To Persons Or Members Of Governing Bodies Who Violate The Law Regarding The Alteration Of Historical Monuments And Memorials; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1268/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1268.xml","sponsor":"Gary Staples"},
{"bill_id":924891,"bill_number":"SB2905","title":"Radar; authorize sheriff and deputy sheriffs to use on county roads to enforce speed limits.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-519, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Sheriff And His Deputies In Any County To Use Radar Speed Detection Equipment Upon The Public Streets, Roads And Highways Of The County Lying Outside Of The Limits Of Any Incorporated Municipality; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2905/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2905.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":924895,"bill_number":"HB1256","title":"Justice court judges; revise position of to make nonpartisan and part-time.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-975, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Justice Court Judges In The \"nonpartisan Judicial Election Act\"; To Amend Section 23-15-1015, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Justice Court Judges Shall Be Elected At The Same Time As Circuit Court Judges And Chancellors; To Amend Sections 23-15-1011 And 23-15-197, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Time For Holding An Election For The Office Of Justice Court Judge; To Amend Sections 23-15-833 And 23-15-849, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Procedure For Filling A Vacancy In The Office Of Justice Court Judge; To Amend Section 23-15-977, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Qualifying Fee For Election To The Office Of Justice Court Judge; To Amend Sections 9-11-2, 23-15-297, 23-15-359, 23-15-973, 23-15-193, 23-15-1021 And 9-11-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-601, 9-11-31 And 23-15-953, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1256/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1256.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":924899,"bill_number":"SB2892","title":"State Capitol Infrastructure Fund; require DFA to administer certain infrastructure projects in Jackson funding by.","description":"An Act To Require The Executive Director Of The Department Of Finance And Administration To Implement, Supervise And Administer Certain Infrastructure Improvement Projects Within City Of Jackson, Mississippi; To Authorize The Executive Director To Employ Persons As He Or She Considers Necessary For The Proper Supervision And Administration Of Improvement Projects Funded Under This Act; To Create The State Capitol Infrastructure Fund Project Advisory Committee And Provide For Its Membership; To Provide That The Department Of Finance And Administration Shall Develop A Comprehensive Plan For Improvement Projects In The City Of Jackson In Consultation With The Capitol Complex Improvement District Project Advisory Committee; To Provide That Such Plan Shall Attempt To Incorporate The Needs Of The City Of Jackson, The Department Of Finance And Administration, Jackson State University, The University Of Mississippi Medical Center And The Mississippi Department Of Archives And History; To Provide That Any Plan Must Be Approved By The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Jackson; To Require Improvement Projects Undertaken Under This Act To Comport With The Plan; To Provide That The Plan May Be Updated At Any Time And Shall Be Completely Updated Every Five Years; To Create The State Capitol Infrastructure Fund, Into Which Shall Be Deposited The Money Specified In Section 27-65-75 And Such Other Money As The Legislature May Provide By Appropriation; To Provide That An Amount Not To Exceed 5% Of The Amount Deposited Into The Fund May Be Utilized To Fund The Administrative Expenses Incurred By The Department Of Finance And Administration In Performing Its Duties Under This Act; To Provide That An Amount Of Not Less Than 95% Of The Amount Deposited Into The Fund Shall Be Utilized Within The District For Improvement Projects; To Provide That The City Of Jackson Shall Maintain All Completed Improvement Projects That Are Undertaken Under This Act; To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Divert 12-1/2% Of The Total Sales Tax Revenue Collected On Business Activities Within The City Of Jackson And To Distribute 15% Of The Revenue So Collected To The City Of Jackson To Compensate The City For General Police And Fire Protection Provided By The City For State-owned Facilities And Areas Adjacent To State-owned Facilities And For Police Coverage For Major Events Conducted Within At State-owned Facilities, And To Provide That The Remainder Of Such Revenue So Collected Shall Be Deposited Into The State Capitol Infrastructure Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2892/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2892.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":924903,"bill_number":"HB1254","title":"Jackson Metropolitan Area Airport Authority; repeal.","description":"An Act To Repeal Section 61-3-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Jackson Metropolitan Area Airport Authority; To Amend Sections 61-3-3 And 61-3-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1254/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1254.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":924908,"bill_number":"SB2913","title":"Motion picture tax incentives; approve applications for certain rebates under the MS Motion Picture Incentive Act.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-89-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend Until July 1, 2020, The Authority Of The Department Of Revenue To Approve Applications For Certain Rebates Under The Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2913/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2913.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":924911,"bill_number":"HB1265","title":"Administrative Procedures Act; revise to require all agency rules adopted under to be repealed after certain time unless readopted.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-43-3.114, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That All Rules Adopted Under The Provisions Of The Administrative Procedures Act Shall Automatically Repeal On December 31 Of The Fifth Year Following The Rule's Initial Adoption Unless The Rule Has Been Readopted At Least 60 Days Before Its Scheduled Repeal; To Require That By January 15 Of Each Year, Each Agency Shall Provide A List And Summary Of Each Rule Scheduled To Expire That Year To The Chairs Of The Appropriate Standing Committees Of The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1265/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1265.xml","sponsor":"Robert Foster"},
{"bill_id":924915,"bill_number":"SB2908","title":"Retirement; earned compensation of members of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals includes all remuneration except mileage.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-11-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"earned Compensation\" Under The Law Governing The Public Employees' Retirement System Shall Include All Remuneration, Except Mileage, Paid To Justices Of The Supreme Court And Judges Of The Court Of Appeals; To Amend Section 25-3-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Authorize, Under Certain Conditions, Justices Of The Supreme Court And Judges Of The Court Of Appeals To Claim As Earned Compensation The Expense Allowances Paid To Them From And After December 31, 2003, That Were Not Reported As A Part Of Their Earned Compensation To The Public Employees' Retirement System; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2908/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2908.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":924920,"bill_number":"HB1293","title":"College Savings Plans; revise investment powers and duties of Board of Directors.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-155-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Investment Powers And Duties Of The Board Of Directors Of The College Savings Plans Of Mississippi Trust Funds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1293/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1293.xml","sponsor":"Nolan Mettetal"},
{"bill_id":924924,"bill_number":"SC563","title":"Commission on Judicial Performance subject to Open Meetings; require transcripts under Open Records.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 177a, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Provide That The Records And Proceedings Of The Commission On Judicial Performance Shall Be Open To The Public; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC563/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0563.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":924928,"bill_number":"SB2909","title":"Suspension of licensed school district employee for 5 days or less; no requirement for due process hearing by school district.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-9-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That There Shall Be No Requirement For A Due Process Hearing In The Event A Licensed School District Employee Is Suspended For 5 Days Or Less; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2909/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2909.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":924932,"bill_number":"HB1288","title":"Department of Corrections and Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks; revise certain provisions regarding the leasing of land by.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-64, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department Of Corrections, With The Concurrence Of The Department Of Finance And Administration, To Lease Penitentiary Land For Agricultural Purposes; To Provide That Such Leases, Including Renewals, Shall Be For Not Less Than One Year But Not More Than Three Years; To Amend Section 47-5-66, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Corrections To Advertise The Leasing Of The Land For Ten Working Days Instead Of Seven Days; To Require That Certain Advertising Be Published In The Mississippi Market Bulletin; To Require The Department Of Corrections To Compile A Bidders List That Contains Names Of Businesses That May Be Interested In Bidding On Such Leases And To Require Notices Be Directly Sent To Those Businesses Regarding The Leases; To Increase The Fee-in-lieu Of Ad Valorem Taxes From $9.00 To $13.00 Per Acre; To Amend Section 49-5-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks To Advertise The Leasing Of Land For Ten Working Days Instead Of Seven Days; To Require Certain Advertising Be Published In The Mississippi Market Bulletin; To Require The Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks To Compile A Bidders List That Contains Names Of Businesses That May Be Interested In Bidding On Such Leases And To Require Notices Be Directly Sent To Those Businesses Regarding The Leases; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1288/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1288.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":924935,"bill_number":"HB1278","title":"State flag; change the design of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Change The Design Of The Official Flag Of The State Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1278/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1278.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":924939,"bill_number":"HB1263","title":"Dismissed civil cases; authorize judge to assess cost against the dismissed party.","description":"An Act To Authorize A Presiding Judge To Assess Costs Between All Litigants And Apportion Costs As The Judge Deems Necessary; To Require The Court To Award The Party Or Parties Against Whom The Dismissed Claims Were Pending At The Time The Successful Motion To Dismiss Was Granted The Costs And Reasonable And Necessary Attorney's Fees Incurred In The Proceedings As A Consequence Of The Dismissed Claims By That Party Or Parties; To Require The Awarded Costs And Fees To Be Paid By The Party Or Parties Whose Claim Or Claims Were Dismissed As A Result Of The Granted Motion To Dismiss; To Amend Sections 11-55-5 And 11-55-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1263/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1263.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":924943,"bill_number":"SB2896","title":"Fantasy Sports Contests; revise licensure of operators.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-33-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make A Technical Correction To The Short Title Of The Fantasy Contest Act; To Amend Section 97-33-303, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Definitions; To Amend Section 97-33-305, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Requirements That Apply To Fantasy Contests; To Amend Section 97-33-307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Licensure Of Fantasy Contest Operators; To Amend Section 97-33-309, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Penalties That Apply To Violations Of The Act; To Amend Section 97-33-311, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 97-33-313, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Disciplinary Action; To Amend Section 97-33-315, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Investigative And Administrative Authority Of The Gaming Commission; To Create New Code Section 97-33-317, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Impose A Fee On Fantasy Contest Operators Who Offer Fantasy Contests In This State; To Amend Sections 75-76-5 And 75-76-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2896/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2896.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":924946,"bill_number":"SB2895","title":"Health insurance policies; require coverage of infertility treatment and certain women's examinations.","description":"An Act To Require Health Insurance Policies Which Provide Pregnancy Related Benefits To Provide Coverage For Medically Necessary Expenses Of Diagnosis And Treatment Of Infertility; To Require That Certain Insurance Policies And Contracts Shall Provide Coverage For Annual Pap Smears And Biennial Bone Density Tests; To Amend Section 25-15-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State And School Employees Health Insurance Plan To Include Coverage For Annual Pap Smears And Biennial Bone Density Tests; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2895/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2895.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":924950,"bill_number":"SB2902","title":"Peeping Tom; revise offense of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-29-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Exclusion For Minors Who Are Guilty Under The Peeping-tom Statute; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2902/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2902.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":924955,"bill_number":"HB1298","title":"Mississippi Advisory Council on Faith-based Initiatives; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Advisory Council On Faith-based Initiatives; To Provide For The Membership Of The Advisory Council; To Specify The Principal Functions Of The Advisory Council; To Require The Advisory Council To Prepare An Annual Report Containing A Summary Of Activities And Recommendations Of The Council; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1298/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1298.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":924959,"bill_number":"HB1296","title":"Financial Transparency in Education Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Financial Transparency In Education Act; To Require Each Local Education Provider In The State To Create And Maintain A Searchable Expenditure And Revenue Website That Includes Detailed Data On All Monies Received And Expended In The Local School District; To Require Each Local Education Provider To Maintain The Data In An Easily Accessible, Searchable And Downloadable Format, And To Post Comprehensive Figures On Total Expenditures And Per-pupil Spending; To Require Each Local Education Provider To Submit The Summary Data To The State To Be Aggregated And Made Available Online; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1296/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1296.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":924962,"bill_number":"HR9","title":"Council of the Episcopal Diocese of MS; recognize and support efforts urging the removal of the Confederate Battle Flag from the state.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Recognizing The Council Of The Episcopal Diocese Of Mississippi For Their Efforts Urging The Removal Of The Confederate Battle Flag From Mississippi's State Flag.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR9/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0009.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":924966,"bill_number":"HB1297","title":"Radar; authorize sheriff and deputy sheriffs to use on county roads to enforce speed limits.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-519, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Sheriff And His Deputies In Any County To Use Radar Speed Detection Equipment Upon The Public Streets, Roads And Highways Of The County Lying Outside Of The Limits Of Any Incorporated Municipality If The Boards Of Supervisors Of That County Adopts An Ordinance To Permit The Sheriff Or His Deputies To Use Such Equipment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1297/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1297.xml","sponsor":"Alex Monsour"},
{"bill_id":924973,"bill_number":"HB1285","title":"State flag; require governmental entities that receive state funds and public colleges and universities to display.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Governmental Entities That Receive State Funds And Public Colleges And Universities To Display The Official State Flag On Monday Through Friday Of Each Week On Or At Each Building In Which An Office Of The Governmental Entity Is Located And On Each Campus Of Each Public College Or University; To Require That If A Governmental Entity Or A Public College Or University Is Not Displaying The Official State Flag As Required By This Section, The Attorney General Shall Notify The Governmental Entity Or The Public College Or University Of The Noncompliance, And The State Fiscal Officer Shall Withhold The Payment Of All State Funds To The Governmental Entity Or The Public College Or University Until Such Time As It Is In Compliance With The Requirements Of This Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1285/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1285.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":924978,"bill_number":"SB2914","title":"Municipal ordinances; revise enforcement procedures.","description":"An Act To Authorize Governing Authorities Of Any Municipality To Adopt An Ordinance Establishing A System By Which A Uniformed Law Enforcement Officer, Uniformed Law Enforcement Employee Or Certain Uniformed Municipal Employees May Issue A Citation For Certain Ordinance Violations; To Provide The Methods By Which A Citation Shall Be Delivered; To Authorize An Administrative Process For Resolving A Citation Before Other Actions May Be Taken By A Municipality; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2914/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2914.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":924982,"bill_number":"HB1300","title":"State lottery; create and direct proceeds to roads and education.","description":"An Act To Require The Mississippi Gaming Commission To Establish A State Lottery To Be Administered By The Mississippi Gaming Commission With Proceeds To Go Toward Roads And Education; To Amend Sections 67-1-71, 75-76-3, 75-76-5, 97-33-9, 97-33-11, 97-33-13, 97-33-21, 97-33-23, 97-33-31, 97-33-33, 97-33-35, 97-33-37, 97-33-39, 97-33-41, 97-33-43, 97-33-45, 97-33-47 And 97-33-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1300/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1300.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":924985,"bill_number":"HB1261","title":"Federal law enforcement officers; include as an employee for the State Tort Claims Act.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 11-46-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include A Federal Law Enforcement Officer In The Definition Of Employee For The Provisions Of Law Regulating The State Tort Claims Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1261/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1261.xml","sponsor":"Casey Eure"},
{"bill_id":924990,"bill_number":"HB1260","title":"Lee County; add an additional county court judge.","description":"An Act To Authorize An Additional County Judge For Lee County; To Provide That Each Judgeship Shall Be Separate And Distinct; To Provide That The Most Senior Judge Shall Assign Cases; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1260/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1260.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Holland"},
{"bill_id":924994,"bill_number":"HB1286","title":"State flag; require public colleges and universities to display on each campus or lose state funds.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Public Colleges And Universities To Display The Official State Flag On Monday Through Friday Of Each Week On Each Campus Of The Public College Or University; To Require That If A Public College Or University Is Not Displaying The Official State Flag As Required By This Section, The Attorney General Shall Notify The Public College Or University Of The Noncompliance, And The State Fiscal Officer Shall Withhold The Payment Of All State Funds To The Public College Or University Until Such Time As It Is In Compliance With The Requirements Of This Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1286/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1286.xml","sponsor":"William Shirley"},
{"bill_id":924996,"bill_number":"SB2912","title":"Child Care Payment Program (CCPP) TANF grants; require minimum spending levels.","description":"An Act To Require Minimum Spending Levels On The Child Care Payment Program (ccpp) From The Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (tanf) Block Grant, And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2912/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2912.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":925000,"bill_number":"SB2899","title":"Embezzlement; clarify for merchant's goods.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-23-99, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Offense Of Giving Away Merchandise By The Merchant's Employee; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2899/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2899.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":925004,"bill_number":"HB1255","title":"Criminal investigators; increase salary of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-31-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Salary Of Criminal Investigators; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1255/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1255.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":925008,"bill_number":"HB1302","title":"State lottery; require gaming commission to establish and proceeds toward low-income pre-k collaborative and workforce training.","description":"An Act To Require The Mississippi Gaming Commission To Establish A State Lottery To Be Administered By The Mississippi Gaming Commission With The Proceeds To Be Used For Funding For Low-income Children As Part Of The Early Education Collaborative Act Of 2013 And For Workforce Training; To Amend Sections 67-1-71, 75-76-3, 75-76-5, 97-33-9, 97-33-11, 97-33-13, 97-33-21, 97-33-23, 97-33-31, 97-33-33, 97-33-35, 97-33-37, 97-33-39, 97-33-41, 97-33-43, 97-33-45, 97-33-47, 97-33-49 And 71-5-353, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1302/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1302.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":925013,"bill_number":"SB2915","title":"Wildlife; revise prima facie evidence of hunting, fishing and trapping.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-7-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Prima Facie Evidence For Hunting, Fishing And Trapping; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2915/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2915.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":925016,"bill_number":"HB1291","title":"Mississippi Windstorm Underwriting Association; require replacement cost coverage.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-34-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of Essential Property Insurance For The Mississippi Windstorm Underwriting Association To Require Coverage For Any Loss At The Replacement Cost Of The Structure And Contents Being Insured; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1291/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1291.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":925019,"bill_number":"SB2907","title":"Intimate visual material; create civil and criminal liability for unlawful disclosure or promotion of.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Unlawful Disclosure Or Promotion Of Intimate Visual Material; To Create New Section 95-17-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Definitions; To Create New Section 95-17-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Liability For Unlawful Disclosure Or Promotion Of Certain Visual Material; To Create New Section 95-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Damages; To Create New Section 95-17-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Injunctive Relief; To Create New Section 95-17-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Cause Of Action Under This Act Is Cumulative; To Create New Section 95-17-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Jurisdiction; To Create New Section 95-17-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Exceptions; To Create New Section 97-29-67, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Crime Of Unlawful Disclosure Or Promotion Of Intimate Visual Material, And To Enact Definitions And Penalties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2907/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2907.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":925023,"bill_number":"HB1283","title":"Bicentennial Flag; create official design for in honor of state's bicentennial on December 10, 2017.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 3-3-16.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For An Official Bicentennial Flag Of The State Of Mississippi In Honor Of The State's Bicentennial On December 10, 2017; To Encourage All State Agencies, State Institutions, Local Governments, Businesses And Citizens To Fly And Display The Official Bicentennial Flag During The Year 2017 As Part Of The Celebration Of Mississippi's Bicentennial; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1283/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1283.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":925026,"bill_number":"HB1277","title":"State Flag; provide for statewide referendum on removing Confederate Battle Flag from the design of.","description":"An Act To Provide For A Statewide Special Election For The Purpose Of Determining The Will Of The Citizens Of The State As To Whether Or Not The Confederate Battle Emblem Will Be Removed From The Design Of The Official Flag Of The State Of Mississippi; To Set The Date Of November 6, 2018, For The Statewide Special Election; To Require The Election To Be Administered By Means Of Ballots With Specific Language And To Require The Secretary Of State To Provide Those Ballots To The Election Commissioners Of Each County; To Establish A Commission To Redesign The Mississippi State Flag If A Majority Of The Electors Vote In Favor Of Changing The Flag; To Prescribe The Membership Of The Commission And To Provide For Its Organization And Meetings; To Provide That The Redesigned Mississippi State Flag Adopted By The Commission Shall Not Include The Design Of The Confederate Battle Flag; To Provide That The Recommendation Of The Commission Shall Be Presented To The Governor And The Legislature Before January 1, 2020; To Amend Sections 23-15-351 And 23-15-355, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1277/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1277.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":925030,"bill_number":"HB1267","title":"State and United States flag; require state universities to display when in session.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 37-101-28, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Each State Institution Of Higher Learning To Display The Flag Of The State Of Mississippi And The Flag Of The United States In Close Proximity To The University Administration Building During The Hours Of Daylight When The Institution Is In Session; To Require State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Lower The United States Flag Whenever The Flag Is To Be Flown At Half-staff By Order Or Instructions Of The President Of The United States Or Pursuant To Federal Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1267/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1267.xml","sponsor":"Dana Criswell"},
{"bill_id":925034,"bill_number":"HB1257","title":"Special guardian; require to file annual report with clerk.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-13-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Special General Guardian Appointed For A Minor Who Does Not Have A Parent Able To Take Responsibility For The Minor To Keep The Court Informed Of His Or Her Full Address And Notify The Court Within Five Days Of A Change Of Address; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1257/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1257.xml","sponsor":"Patricia Willis"},
{"bill_id":925038,"bill_number":"HB1276","title":"Commission to Redesign the Mississippi State Flag; establish to recommend new state flag design.","description":"An Act To Establish A Commission To Redesign The Mississippi State Flag; To Prescribe The Membership Of The Commission And To Provide For Its Organization And Meetings; To Provide That The Redesigned Mississippi State Flag Adopted By The Commission Shall Not Include The Design Of The Confederate Battle Flag; To Provide That The Recommendation Of The Commission Shall Be Presented To The 2018 Regular Session Of The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1276/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1276.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":925042,"bill_number":"HB1294","title":"Education funding; revise formula for.","description":"An Act Relating To The Funding Of Public Education In The State Of Mississippi; To Bring Forward Sections 1-3-26, 7-7-211, 19-9-157, 19-9-171, 25-4-29, 27-25-706, 27-33-3, 27-39-317, 29-3-47, 29-3-49, 29-3-113, 29-3-137, 31-7-10, 37-1-3, 37-3-11, 37-3-83, 37-4-9, 37-7-208, 37-7-301, 37-7-302, 37-7-303, 37-7-307, 37-7-319, 37-7-333, 37-7-339, 37-7-419, 37-9-17, 37-9-23, 37-9-25, 37-9-33, 37-9-35, 37-9-37, 37-9-77, 37-11-11, 37-13-63, 37-13-64, 37-13-69, 37-13-153, 37-15-38, 37-16-3, 37-17-6, 37-17-17, 37-19-7, 37-21-6, 37-21-7, 37-22-5, 37-23-1, 37-23-15, 37-23-69, 37-23-109, 37-23-179, 37-27-55, 37-27-57, 37-28-5, 37-28-53, 37-28-55, 37-29-1, 37-29-272, 37-29-303, 37-31-13, 37-31-75, 37-35-3, 37-37-3, 37-41-7, 37-45-49, 37-47-9, 37-47-17, 37-47-25, 37-47-33, 37-57-1, 37-57-104, 37-57-105, 37-57-107, 37-61-3, 37-61-5, 37-61-7, 37-61-19, 37-61-29, 37-61-33, 37-61-35, 37-61-37, 37-131-7, 37-131-9, 37-131-11, 37-151-1, 37-151-5, 37-151-6, 37-151-7, 37-151-7.1, 37-151-8, 37-151-9, 37-151-10, 37-151-77, 37-151-79, 37-151-81, 37-151-83, 37-151-85, 37-151-87, 37-151-89, 37-151-91, 37-151-93, 37-151-95, 37-151-97, 37-151-99, 37-151-101, 37-151-103, 37-151-105, 37-151-107, 37-152-1, 37-167-1, 37-173-9, 37-173-13, 37-175-13, 37-179-3, 37-181-7, 41-79-5, 43-17-5 And 65-26-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1294/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1294.xml","sponsor":"Philip Gunn"},
{"bill_id":925045,"bill_number":"HB1275","title":"State flag; provide that Magnolia Flag will be an additional design of the official flag.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Historical Magnolia Flag Will Be An Additional Design Of The Official State Flag; To Provide That Each Of The Designs Of The Official Flag Will Be Of Equal Status And Dignity In Representing The State Of Mississippi, And Each Design May Be Flown Individually As The Official Flag Or They May Be Flown Together; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1275/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1275.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":925049,"bill_number":"HB1301","title":"Retirement; make technical revisions to PERS, SLRP and Hwy Patrol and exempt executive director from salary cap.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 25-11-105, 25-11-109 And 25-13-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Language Regarding Membership In The Public Employees' Retirement System Regarding A Specific Community Hospital That No Longer Exists; To Simplify The Language Regarding The Purchase Of Certain Service Credit In The Public Employees' Retirement System And Highway Safety Patrol Retirement System By Removing Language That Specifies The Increments In Which The Payment For Such Credit Must Be Made; To Amend Sections 25-11-115 And 25-13-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify To Whom Shall Be Paid The Actuarial Equivalent Of Any Remaining Payments Under Option 4b Of The Public Employees' Retirement System And The Highway Safety Patrol Retirement System; To Amend Sections 25-11-117 And 25-11-311, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Person Who Has Received A Refund From The Public Employees' Retirement System Or The Supplemental Legislative Retirement System Reenters State Service Or Is Reelected On Or After July 1, 2007, And Repays All Or A Part Of The Amount Previously Received As A Refund, The Amounts That Are Repaid And The Creditable Service Related Thereto Shall Not Be Used In Any Benefit Calculation Until The Member Has Remained A Contributor To The System For 8 Years; To Amend Section 25-3-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt The Executive Director Of The Public Employees' Retirement System And The Chief Investment Officer Of The Public Employees' Retirement System From The Governor's Salary Cap; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1301/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1301.xml","sponsor":"Mac Huddleston"},
{"bill_id":925052,"bill_number":"SC567","title":"Taxation; joint committee to study state tax system and tax exemptions.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution To Create A Study Committee To Study The Tax System Of This State To Study All Tax Exemptions And Determine Which Ones Can Be Eliminated To Generate Sufficient Funds To Provide Infrastructure And Maintenance As Recommended By Mdot On An Annual Basis And To Make Recommendations Thereon To The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC567/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0567.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":925056,"bill_number":"SB2893","title":"State Capital Infrastructure Fund; require DFA to administer certain infrastructure projects in Jackson funded by.","description":"An Act To Require The Executive Director Of The Department Of Finance And Administration To Implement, Supervise And Administer Certain Infrastructure Improvement Projects Within City Of Jackson, Mississippi; To Authorize The Executive Director To Employ Persons As He Or She Considers Necessary For The Proper Supervision And Administration Of Improvement Projects Funded Under This Act; To Create The State Capitol Infrastructure Fund Project Advisory Committee And Provide For Its Membership; To Provide That The Department Of Finance And Administration Shall Develop A Comprehensive Plan For Improvement Projects In The City Of Jackson In Consultation With The Capitol Complex Improvement District Project Advisory Committee; To Provide That Such Plan Shall Attempt To Incorporate The Needs Of The City Of Jackson, The Department Of Finance And Administration, Jackson State University, The University Of Mississippi Medical Center And The Mississippi Department Of Archives And History; To Provide That Any Plan Must Be Approved By The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Jackson; To Require Improvement Projects Undertaken Under This Act To Comport With The Plan; To Provide That The Plan May Be Updated At Any Time And Shall Be Completely Updated Every Five Years; To Create The State Capitol Infrastructure Fund, Into Which Shall Be Deposited The Money Specified In Section 27-65-75 And Such Other Money As The Legislature May Provide By Appropriation; To Provide That An Amount Not To Exceed 5% Of The Amount Deposited Into The Fund May Be Utilized To Fund The Administrative Expenses Incurred By The Department Of Finance And Administration In Performing Its Duties Under This Act; To Provide That An Amount Of Not Less Than 95% Of The Amount Deposited Into The Fund Shall Be Utilized Within The District For Improvement Projects; To Provide That The City Of Jackson Shall Maintain All Completed Improvement Projects That Are Undertaken Under This Act; To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Divert 12-1/2% Of The Total Sales Tax Revenue Collected On Business Activities Within The City Of Jackson And To Distribute 15% Of The Revenue So Collected To The City Of Jackson To Compensate The City For General Police And Fire Protection Provided By The City For State-owned Facilities And Areas Adjacent To State-owned Facilities And For Police Coverage For Major Events Conducted Within At State-owned Facilities, And To Provide That The Remainder Of Such Revenue So Collected Shall Be Deposited Into The State Capitol Infrastructure Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2893/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2893.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":925060,"bill_number":"HB1272","title":"State flag; change the design of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Change The Design Of The Official Flag Of The State Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1272/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1272.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":925064,"bill_number":"SB2903","title":"Cities and counties; remove requirement that engineering/traffic investigation be completed before establishing speed limits.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-511, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That An Engineering And Traffic Investigation Be Completed Before The Governing Authorities Of Municipalities And Counties May Establish Speed Limits Within Their Respective Jurisdictions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2903/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2903.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":925069,"bill_number":"SB2904","title":"\"Health Care Collaboration Act of 2017\"; establish under management of UMMC Health System Authority.","description":"An Act Entitled The \"health Care Collaboration Act Of 2017\"; To Provide Definitions; To Authorize The Establishment Of The University Of Mississippi Medical Center Healthcare Commission Within The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Assist The Board In Their Management And Control Of The University Of Mississippi Medical Center; To Provide For The Appointment Of Members Of The Commission By The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning; To Provide That The Commission Shall Be Administered By A Public Nonprofit Corporation Formed By The Sponsoring University And To Prescribe Procedures For The Filing Of Articles Of Incorporation And Bylaws; To Provide For A Board Of Directors Of The Health Care Collaborative And To Prescribe The Powers Of The Board Of Directors; To Prescribe The Powers And Duties Of The Health Care Collaborative; To Authorize The Health Care Collaborative To Incur Indebtedness And Issue Bonds Or Notes In Order To Carry Out Its Corporate Powers; To Authorize The Pledge Of Any Revenue Available To The Health Care Collaborative; To Provide That Any Such Indebtedness Shall Be The Obligation Of The Collaborative And Not Of The State Of Mississippi; To Authorize The Transfer Of Real Or Personal Property Or Facilities By The State Or Any University Or Any Governmental Subdivision Thereof To The Collaborative In Order To Carry Out Its Corporate Powers; To Provide That The Collaborative Is Not Subject To State Procurement Laws; To Amend Sections 41-13-15, 41-13-35 And 11-46-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2904/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2904.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":925072,"bill_number":"HB1259","title":"Power of attorney; authorize to become effective upon a future event.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 87-3-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Powers Of Attorney That Are Made Effective Upon A Future Event In The Uniform Durable Power Of Attorney Act; To Provide That The Principal May Authorize A Person To Determine If The Future Event Has Occurred; To Authorize Certain Persons To Determine Whether The Principal Is Incapacitated; To Authorize Persons That The Principal Designated To Determine Their Incapacity To Act As Their Personal Representative For Purposes Of Certain Health Care Information Laws; To Amend Section 87-3-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Powers Of Attorney That Are Made Effective Upon A Future Event In The Definition Of Durable Power Of Attorney For The Purposes Of The Uniform Durable Power Of Attorney Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1259/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1259.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":925076,"bill_number":"HB1274","title":"Honor and Remember Flag; designate as state symbol honoring military members who lost their lives while serving.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Honor And Remember Flag Recognition Act; To Designate The Honor And Remember Flag As The Symbol Of Our State's Concern And Commitment To Honoring And Remembering The Lives Of All Members Of The United States Armed Forces Who Have Lost Their Lives While Serving Or As A Result Of Service, And Their Families; To Authorize The Honor And Remember Flag To Be Displayed At Certain Locations On Specified Days In A Manner Designed To Ensure Visibility To The Public; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1274/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1274.xml","sponsor":"Mark Tullos"},
{"bill_id":925081,"bill_number":"HB1258","title":"District attorney; revise position to make nonpartisan.","description":"An Act To Create The \"nonpartisan District Attorney Election Act\"; To Provide That No Organization Affiliated With A Political Party May Campaign, Fundraise, Or Otherwise Associate With Candidates Who Run For The Office Of District Attorney; To Provide The Procedure For A Person To Qualify To Run For Election To The Office Of District Attorney; To Provide How To Organize The Ballot For The Office Of District Attorney; To Provide For Runoff Elections; To Provide The Time Of Elections For The Office Of District Attorney; To Provide How Candidates For Election To The Office Of District Attorney Must Report Campaign Contributions; To Amend Sections 23-15-193, 23-15-297, 23-15-359, 23-15-833, 23-15-843 And 23-15-197, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1258/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1258.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":925085,"bill_number":"HB1280","title":"State flag; change the design of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Change The Design Of The Official Flag Of The State Of Mississippi; To Prohibit The Previous Official State Flag From Being Flown Or Displayed On Or In Any Public Building Or Other Public Property, Except In A Historical Exhibit In A Public Museum; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1280/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1280.xml","sponsor":"Willie Perkins"},
{"bill_id":925089,"bill_number":"SB2901","title":"Criminal procedure; allow interlocutory appeal by prosecution to stay proceedings and toll statute.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-35-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Interlocutory Appeal By The Prosecution Under Certain Circumstances To Stay Proceedings And Toll Statute; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2901/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2901.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":926524,"bill_number":"SB2917","title":"Certificate of Foreign Birth; authorize issuance by Bureau of Vital Statistics.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 41-57-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The State Registrar To Issue A Certificate Of Foreign Birth Without Judicial Proceedings If Certain Criteria Are Satisfied; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2917/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2917.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":927079,"bill_number":"SB2916","title":"Certified nurse practitioners; no physician supervision required if over 3,600 hours of clinical practice.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-25-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Certified Nurse Practitioners With Over 3,600 Hours Of Clinical Practice Shall Not Be Required To Have A Written Collaborative Agreement With A Physician Or Be Required To Submit Patient Charts To A Physician For Review; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2916/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2916.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":927147,"bill_number":"HB1317","title":"Alcoholic beverages; revise penalties for sale to minors and persons visibly intoxicated.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Penalties For The Sale Or Furnishing Of Alcoholic Beverages To A Minor And To Authorize The Commissioner To Impose Certain Administrative Penalties On Alcoholic Beverage Permittees For Violations Of This Section; To Amend Section 67-1-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Penalties For Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages By A Permittee Or The Employee Or Agent Of A Permittee To A Person Who Is Visibly Intoxicated Or To Whom The Department Has Prohibited The Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1317/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1317.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":927181,"bill_number":"HB1310","title":"Unfair Cigarette Sales Law; increase allowable markup on cigarettes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-23-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"cost To Wholesaler\" Under The Unfair Cigarette Sales Law To Phase In An Increase In The Presumed Cost Of Doing Business By The Wholesaler; And For To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"cost To The Retailer\" Under The Unfair Cigarette Sales Law To Phase In An Increase In The Presumed Cost Of Doing Business By The Retailer; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1310/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1310.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":927189,"bill_number":"HB1334","title":"Ad valorem tax; reimburse City of Jackson for tax loss that results from state ownership of property.","description":"An Act To Provide That The State Of Mississippi Shall Reimburse The City Of Jackson, Mississippi, For The Ad Valorem Tax Loss Sustained By The City As A Result Of Ownership Of Property By The State In The City; To Provide That The Monies Reimbursed To The City Of Jackson Under This Act Shall Be Used By The City To Pay Increased Infrastructure And Law Enforcement And Other Public Safety Costs The City Incurs As A Result Of Being The Seat Of State Government; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1334/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1334.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":927199,"bill_number":"HB1338","title":"Sales tax; increase diversion to municipalities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Percentage Of Total Sales Tax Revenue Collected On Business Activities In Municipalities That Is Diverted To Municipalities Within The State; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1338/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1338.xml","sponsor":"Edward Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":927210,"bill_number":"HB1335","title":"State tax system; create task force to study.","description":"An Act To Create A Legislative Task Force To Study Portions Of The Tax System Of This State Relating To Tax Exemptions, Tax Credits, Reduced Tax Rates And Other Tax Incentives And To Make Recommendations Thereon To The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1335/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1335.xml","sponsor":"Edward Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":927222,"bill_number":"HB1305","title":"Qualified equity investment credits; extend authority of Mississippi Development Authority to allocate.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-105-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend Until January 1, 2021, The Date After Which The Mississippi Development Authority Shall Not Allocate Income Tax And Insurance Premium Tax Credits For Taxpayers Holding Certain Qualified Equity Investments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1305/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1305.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":927237,"bill_number":"HB1326","title":"Department of Archives & History; board members shall be appointed by the Governor.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 39-5-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Members Of The Board Of Trustees Of The Department Of Archives And History Shall Be Appointed By The Governor; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1326/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1326.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":927248,"bill_number":"HB1343","title":"Appeals process for those aggrieved by decisions of board of supervisors or municipal governing authorities; bring forward.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Section 11-51-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertains To The Appeals Process For Persons Aggrieved By The Decisions Or Judgments Of A County Board Of Supervisors Or Municipal Governing Authorities, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1343/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1343.xml","sponsor":"Steve Hopkins"},
{"bill_id":927259,"bill_number":"HB1344","title":"Sexual orientation and gender identity; add to protected class for state discrimination.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-9-149, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Sexual Orientation And Gender Identity To The List Of People Protected As A Class From Discrimination Under State Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1344/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1344.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":927273,"bill_number":"HB1342","title":"Governing authorities of counties and cities; authorize to recover actual costs of enforcing ordinance, zoning law or regulation.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 17-1-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Counties And Municipalities To Recover Any Actual Costs To The Governing Authority Incurred In Enforcing A Zoning Law, Ordinance Or Regulation And To Recover Any Actual Costs Incurred In Bringing A Violator In Compliance With A Court Order, If Such Violator Fails Or Refuses Attorney's Fees And Costs Of Litigation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1342/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1342.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":927287,"bill_number":"HB1328","title":"Alcoholic Beverage Control Division; enact salary scale for sworn officers and provide for experience increases.","description":"An Act To Provide A Salary Schedule For Sworn Officers Of The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division Of The Mississippi Department Of Revenue For Fiscal Year 2019 And Fiscal Years Thereafter; To Provide Definitions; To Provide For Experience Increases; To Provide For Adjustment In The Salary Scale In Any Year That The Legislature Enacts Across-the-board Salary Increases For State General Fund Agency Employees; To Authorize And Direct The Mississippi Department Of Revenue To Use Any Appropriated Funds To Compensate Eligible Sworn Officers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1328/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1328.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":927299,"bill_number":"HB1308","title":"Public improvement district; limit amount of contribution agreements with, revise terms and election procedure for board members.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-31-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Financial Assistance Under Any Contribution Agreement Entered Into By A Public Entity With A Public Improvement District Shall Not Exceed 10% Of The Cost Of The Roads And Water And Sewer Systems Proposed By The District; To Amend Section 19-31-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce The Terms Of The Members Of The Board Of Public Improvement Districts From Six Years To Four Years; To Require That If A Contribution Agreement Exists Between A Public Entity And A Public Improvement District, The Public Entity Shall Appoint A Member To The Board Of Such Public Improvement District; To Require That The Notice Of An Election For Members Of The Board Of A Public Improvement District Shall Include A List Of Qualified Candidates; To Revise The Number Of Votes To Which A Qualified Voter Is Entitled In Elections For Members Of The Board Of A Public Improvement District; To Revise The Manner In Which Vacancies On The Board Of Public Improvement Districts Are Filled; To Provide That If A Member Fails To Attend Three Consecutive Meetings Or Fails To Pay Any District Assessment When Due, His Position Shall Be Deemed To Be Vacant; To Provide The Manner In Which Board Members Shall Be Informed Of Meetings Of The Board Of Public Improvement Districts; To Amend Section 19-31-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Procedure To Be Followed In The Event That A Quorum Cannot Be Obtained For A Board Meeting; To Provide That A Public Entity Must Have A Public Meeting Before Entering Into A Contribution Agreement With A Public Improvement District Regardless Of The Type Of Assistance; To Amend Section 19-31-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Public Improvement District Assessment Is Unpaid, The Property Shall Be Sold In The Same Manner As Property Sold For Taxes And If The Property Cannot Be Sold It Shall Be Struck Off To The District; To Amend Section 19-31-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A District Has Failed To Hold Required Meetings It May Be Dissolved; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1308/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1308.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":927310,"bill_number":"HB1311","title":"Regional economic development alliance; allow all political subdivisions to participate in.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 57-64-3, 57-64-7, 57-64-11 And 57-64-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Definitions To Include Political Subdivisions In Addition To Counties And Municipalities In The Local Government Units Authorized To Participate In Regional Economic Development Alliances Under The Regional Economic Development Act; To Authorize Local Government Units To Issue Bonds Or Incur Debt Under The Regional Economic Development Act If They Are Otherwise Authorized By Law To Issue Bonds Or Incur Debt; To Authorize Any Local Government Unit That Is A Member Of A Regional Economic Development Alliance To Negotiate Purchase Options For Real Property To Be Used For The Purposes Of The Alliance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1311/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1311.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":927325,"bill_number":"HB1345","title":"Circuit and county courts; authorize to obtain certain mental health records for bond/sentencing hearings.","description":"An Act To Provide That Any Circuit Or County Court May Utilize The Mental Health Records Of A Defendant For Bond And Sentencing Hearings; To Provide A Definition For Mental Health Records; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1345/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1345.xml","sponsor":"Edward Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":927334,"bill_number":"HB1329","title":"Mississippi Children's Cabinet; establish to coordinate services for children.","description":"An Act To Establish A Children's Cabinet To Coordinate Services For Young Children; To Prescribe The Powers And Duties Of The Children's Cabinet; To Amend Section 37-23-145, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Transfer The Authority Of The Special Education Advisory Panel To The Children's Cabinet; To Amend Sections 41-87-5 And 43-14-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Transfer The Responsibilities Of The State Interagency Coordinating Council (sicc) For The Early Intervention Program For Infants And Toddlers With Disabilities And The Interagency Coordinating Council For Children And Youth (icccy) To The Children's Cabinet; To Repeal Section 37-21-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The State Early Childhood Advisory Council; To Repeal Section 41-87-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The State Interagency Coordinating Council For The Early Intervention Program For Infants And Toddlers With Disabilities; To Repeal Section 41-90-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes An Advisory Committee To The State Interagency Coordinating Council; To Repeal Section 41-105-1 And 41-105-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Healthcare Coordinating Council And Defines The Duties Of The Healthcare Coordinating Council; To Repeal Section 43-1-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Mississippi Interagency Council On Homelessness; To Repeal Section 43-14-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Defines The Powers And Responsibilities Of The Interagency Coordinating Council For Children And Youth (icccy); To Repeal Section 43-20-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates An Advisory Council To The State Health Officer; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1329/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1329.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":927347,"bill_number":"HB1320","title":"Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; revise certain provisions regarding leisure and recreational districts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"municipality\" To Include The Cities Of Vicksburg And Clinton, Mississippi, Under The Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of Certain Municipalities To Establish Leisure And Recreation Districts Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1320/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1320.xml","sponsor":"Alex Monsour"},
{"bill_id":927359,"bill_number":"HB1347","title":"Department and Board of Health; abolish and transfer duties to a new Division of Health in Governor's Office and extend repealer date.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 41-3-1.1, 41-3-5.1, 41-3-6, 41-3-15, 41-3-16, 41-3-17, 41-3-18 And 41-3-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Established The State Department Of Health, The State Board Of Health And The Position Of The Executive Officer Of The Department And Prescribe Their Powers And Duties; To Amend Reenacted Section 41-3-1.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Abolish The State Department Of Health And The State Board Of Health; To Transfer All Of The Powers, Duties, Property, Employees, Contractual Rights And Obligations And Unexpended Funds Of The Department To The Division Of Health In The Office Of The Governor; To Transfer All Of The Powers And Duties Of The Board To The Executive Director Of The Division Of Health; To Establish The Division Of Health In The Office Of The Governor To Perform The Duties That Were Formerly Performed By The State Department Of Health; To Amend Reenacted Section 41-3-5.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Governor Shall Appoint A Full-time Executive Director Of The Division Of Health, Who Shall Serve At The Will And Pleasure Of The Governor; To Prescribe The Qualifications Of The Executive Director; To Provide That The Executive Director Shall Be The State Health Officer; To Amend Reenacted Sections 41-3-6, 41-3-15, 41-3-16, 41-3-17, 41-3-18 And 41-3-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; To Repeal Section 41-3-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires Members Appointed To The State Board Of Health To Take The Constitutional Oath Of Office, And Section 41-3-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Election Of The Chairman And Vice Chairman Of The State Board Of Health, Meetings Of The Board And Compensation Of The Board Members; To Amend Section 41-3-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Division Of Health In The Office Of The Governor And The Position Of The Executive Director Of The Division Of Health And Prescribe Their Powers And Duties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1347/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1347.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":927374,"bill_number":"HB1331","title":"Ad valorem tax; provide manner in which appraisal of ground leases on property leased by MS State Port at Gulfport is conducted.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-35-50, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Manner In Which The Appraisal Of Ground Leases On Real Property Leased By The Mississippi State Port At Gulfport Shall Be Made For The Purpose Of Arriving At The True Value Of The Property For Ad Valorem Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1331/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1331.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":927384,"bill_number":"HB1307","title":"Ad valorem tax; remove the provision that prescribes the manner in which affordable rental housing must be appraised.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-35-50, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Provision That Prescribes The Manner In Which The Appraisal Of Affordable Rental Housing Shall Be Made For The Purpose Of Arriving At The True Value Of The Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1307/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1307.xml","sponsor":"Cedric Burnett"},
{"bill_id":927397,"bill_number":"HB1337","title":"Sales tax; divert a portion of revenue to counties in which certain tax increment financing districts are located.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Diversion To Counties Of A Portion Of The Sales Tax Revenue Collected On Business Activities Within A Redevelopment Project Developed Under The Tax Increment Financing Act If The County Has Issued Bonds Under The Tax Increment Financing Act To Finance All Or A Portion Of Such Redevelopment Project, Any Debt Service For Such Indebtedness Is Outstanding, And A Development With A Value Of $10,000,000.00 Or More Is, Or Will Be, Located In The Redevelopment Area; To Require The Revenue From Such Diversion To Be Utilized To Satisfy Such Indebtedness; To Provide That The Diversion Shall End The Month The Indebtedness Is Satisfied; To Amend Section 21-45-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1337/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1337.xml","sponsor":"Charles Busby"},
{"bill_id":927409,"bill_number":"HB1304","title":"Use tax; revise certain definitions, distribute to municipalities a portion of revenue collected from certain out-of-state sellers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-67-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Terms \"person Doing Business In This State\" And \"person Maintaining A Place Of Business Within This State\" Under The Mississippi Use Tax Law To Include Any Out-of-state Seller Who Lacks A Physical Presence In This State But Who Is Making Retail Sales Of Tangible Personal Property Into This State And Has A Substantial Economic Presence In This State With Such Seller's Retail Sales Of Tangible Personal Property Sold Into This State Exceeding $250,000.00 Based On The Immediately Preceding Calendar Year Sales; To Provide That A Portion Of The Use Tax Revenue Collected From Certain Out-of-state Sellers Shall Be Distributed To Municipalities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1304/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1304.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":927422,"bill_number":"HB1346","title":"Department of Employment Security; enhance ability to collect past-due contributions and assessments.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 71-5-393, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security To Contract With Private Entities Which Provide Debt Collection Services Outside This State In Order To Recover Finally Determined Debts; To Provide For The Compensation Of Such Entities; To Amend Section 71-5-363, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Executive Director Of The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security Or His Designee To Waive Recovery Of And Abate Certain Accrued Interest; To Amend Section 71-5-367, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security To Reenroll Notice Of Liens That Have Lapsed After Expiration Of Seven Years; To Require Notices Of Liens That Are So Reenrolled To Contain Certain Information; To Provide The Actions That May Be Taken By The Department In The Event That A Notice Of Release Of Lien Is Issued In Error; To Amend Section 71-5-375, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Persons Owning 10% Or More Of The Stock Of A Corporation Or 10% Or More Of The Interest In Limited Liability Companies With 35 Or Fewer Owners And Exercising Responsibility For Fiscal Management Shall Be Liable For Unemployment Taxes Levied Under The Employment Security Law On Such Corporations Or Companies To The Extent That Such Taxes Accrued While Such Person Was Exercising Fiscal Management; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1346/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1346.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":927434,"bill_number":"HB1314","title":"Historic property income tax credit; bring forward section of law that authorizes.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Section 27-7-22.31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes An Income Tax Credit For Costs And Expenses Incurred For The Rehabilitation Of Certain Historic Structures, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1314/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1314.xml","sponsor":"Edward Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":927446,"bill_number":"HB1333","title":"Mississippi Air Service Development Program Act; revise certain provisions regarding grants made under.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-1-471, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Grants Made To Commercial Service Airports Under The Mississippi Air Service Development Program Act May Be Made For Purposes Related To Seasonal Air Service; To Revise Certain Provisions Related To When Grants Under The Mississippi Air Service Development Program Act Are Made; To Delete The July 1, 2018, Repeal Date On Such Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1333/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1333.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":927456,"bill_number":"HB1340","title":"Ad valorem tax; revise provisions on determining true value of agricultural land and land leased by State Port at Gulfport.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-35-50, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Provisions Regarding The Variation Of True Value From The Previous Year For Land Used For Agricultural Purposes; To Provide The Manner In Which The Appraisal Of Ground Leases On Real Property Leased By The Mississippi State Port At Gulfport Shall Be Made For The Purpose Of Arriving At The True Value Of The Property For Ad Valorem Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1340/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1340.xml","sponsor":"Robert Foster"},
{"bill_id":927471,"bill_number":"HB1323","title":"Bonds; revise use of proceeds of bonds authorized for the John C. Robinson Aviation Museum.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 8, Chapter 580, Laws Of 2007, To Revise The Purposes For Which Bonds Authorized To Be Issued For The John C. Robinson Mississippi Aviation Museum Fund May Be Utilized; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1323/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1323.xml","sponsor":"Greg Haney"},
{"bill_id":927484,"bill_number":"HB1327","title":"Cyberstalking; revise elements of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-45-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Crime Of Cyberstalking; To Revise The Penalties For Cyberstalking; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1327/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1327.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":927496,"bill_number":"HB1324","title":"Department of Revenue; authorize data match system to identify assets of obligors of the state held by financial institutions.","description":"An Act To Require The Commissioner Of Revenue To Develop And Operate An Automated Data Match System For The Purpose Of Identifying And Seizing The Assets Held By Financial Institutions Of Persons Against Whom A Judgment For A Finally Determined Tax Liability Has Been Enrolled In The Uniform State Tax Lien Registry; To Provide That Certain Information May Be Provided To Financial Institutions To Identify Obligors; To Require Financial Institutions Agreeing To Use The Data Match System To Take Certain Actions Upon Receipt Of Such Information; To Provide Procedures For Serving A Levy To The Financial Institution If The Commissioner Of Revenue Determines It Is Appropriate; To Provide That The Information Provided To The Financial Institution Shall Not Be Disclosed To Anyone Except As Authorized Under This Act; To Provide That A Financial Institution Shall Be Immune From Any Liability For Disclosure Of Any Information As Authorized Under This Act Or For The Surrender Of Any Assets As Authorized Under This Act; To Provide That A Financial Institution Shall Not Be Liable For An Action Taken In Good Faith To Comply With The Requirements Of This Act; To Amend Sections 27-3-33, 27-3-73, 27-7-83, 27-13-57, 27-65-81 And 81-5-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Amend Section 11-35-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Garnishee Is A Bank Or Other Financial Institution And Its Indebtedness To The Defendant Consists Of Funds On Deposit With Such Institution At The Time Of Service Of The Writ Of Garnishment, Then The Garnishee Shall Be Held To Account For Only Such Funds On Deposit Between The Time Of Service Of The Writ And The Time Of Service Of Its Answer To The Writ And The Garnishee Shall Have No Obligation To Account For Additional Deposits After The Time Of Service Of The Answer; To Provide That The Financial Institution May Submit Its Answer At Anytime Within The 30 Days Allowed For Response; To Amend Section 11-35-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1324/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1324.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":927510,"bill_number":"HB1313","title":"Sales tax; revise type of information used by Commissioner of Revenue when assessing tax liability in certain cases.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Type Of Information That The Commissioner Of Revenue May Consider When Assessing A Taxpayer's Sales Tax Liability Where The Taxpayer Has Failed To Maintain Adequate Records Of Gross Income Or Gross Proceeds Of Sales Or Fails To Pay Or Underpays The Tax; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1313/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1313.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":927524,"bill_number":"HB1319","title":"Alcoholic beverages; revise definition of \"qualified resort area\" under the Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"qualified Resort Area\" Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1319/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1319.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":927537,"bill_number":"HB1321","title":"Beer and light wine; allow certain cities with a population of 1,500 or more to hold elections to permit the sale of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-3-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Any City In This State Having A Population Of Not Less Than 1,500 According To The Latest Federal Census And Located Within Three Miles Of A City Or County That Permits The Sale, Receipt, Storage And Transportation For The Purpose Of Sale Of Beer Or Light Wine, To Hold An Election For The Purpose Of Determining Whether The Sale And The Receipt, Storage And Transportation For The Purpose Of Sale Of Beer And Light Wine Shall Be Permitted; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1321/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1321.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":927547,"bill_number":"HB1336","title":"Income tax refund; provide check off on individual from to allow contribution to State General Fund.","description":"An Act To Authorize Resident Individual Income Taxpayers To Designate Any Portion Of Their Tax Refund For A Contribution To Be Made To The State General Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1336/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1336.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":927562,"bill_number":"HB1315","title":"Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; include bridal boutiques within establishments eligible for a merchant permit.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 67-1-5 And 67-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"bridal Boutique\" And To Include Bridal Boutiques Within The Establishments That May Be Issued A Merchant Permit Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1315/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1315.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":927587,"bill_number":"HB1312","title":"Tobacco products; consideration for sales by manufacturers and wholesalers to retailers may only be for cash or on terms.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-69-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Manufacturers And Wholesale Dealers In Tobacco Products Shall Not Sell, Offer To Sell, Or Deliver Any Tobacco Products To Retail Dealers In Tobacco Products And That Retail Dealers Shall Not Buy Or Accept Delivery For Any Such Product For Any Consideration Other Than Cash Or On Terms; To Provide That If Payment Is Not Received When Due Or Payment Is Returned For Insufficient Funds, The Vendor, Within Five Business Days, Shall Notify The Commissioner Of Revenue And The Commissioner Of Revenue Shall Promptly Notify All Manufacturers And Wholesale Dealers In The State Of The Default In Payment And That No Person Shall Sell Any Tobacco Products To The Retailer In Default On Any Other Terms Than Cash Delivery, Until Otherwise Authorized By The Commissioner Of Revenue; To Authorize The Commissioner Of Revenue To Suspend Or Revoke The Permit Of A Retail Dealer For Nonpayment; To Bring Forward Sections 27-69-5, 75-23-37 And 97-32-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1312/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1312.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":927597,"bill_number":"HB1309","title":"Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act; provide that Department of Revenue shall not approve applications for rebates after July 1, 2017.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-89-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Department Of Revenue Shall Not Approve Applications For Rebates Under The Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act After July 1, 2017; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1309/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1309.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":927611,"bill_number":"HB1341","title":"County court administrator; require counties to pay salary directly to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-17-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Counties To Pay The County Court Administrators; To Bring Forward Section 9-13-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Compensation Of Court Reporters, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1341/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1341.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":927623,"bill_number":"HB1325","title":"MS Arts Commission; bring forward sections for possible amendments.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 39-11-1, 39-11-5, 39-11-7, 39-11-9, 39-11-11, 39-11-13, 39-27-1, 39-32-1 And 39-33-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Establishment Of The Mississippi Arts Commission, Prescribe The Duties And Powers Of The Commission, Designate The Arts Commission To Disburse Federal Funds For Programs Related To The Performing, Visual And Literacy Arts, Create The Building Fund For The Arts, Provide For The Establishment Of The Mississippi Blues Commission, Provide For The Establishment Of The Mississippi Country And Western Music Commission, And Prescribe The Duties Of The Division Of Tourism Of The Mississippi Development Authority To Establish A Statewide Mississippi Country Music Trail, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 39-11-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Sets The Terms Of Office And Compensation Of Members Of The Arts Commission, To Make Some Minor Nonsubstantive Changes; To Amend Section 57-11-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Cooperation With The Mississippi Marketing Council By State Agencies, To Make Some Minor Nonsubstantive Changes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1325/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1325.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":927635,"bill_number":"HB1332","title":"Income tax; extend repealer on tax credit for certain charges at airports used for export/import of cargo.","description":"An Act To Reenact And Amend Section 27-7-22.25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides An Income Tax Credit For Certain Taxpayers That Use The Airport Facilities At Public Airports For Certain Charges Paid By The Taxpayer On The Export Or Import Of Cargo; To Reenact Section 27-7-22.26, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires The Mississippi Development Authority To Report Annually To The Legislature Regarding The Impact Of The Tax Credit; To Amend Section 3, Chapter 442, Laws Of 2005, As Last Amended By Section 6, Chapter 335, Laws Of 2016, To Extend The Date Of Repeal Of Sections 27-7-22.25 And 27-7-22.26, Mississippi Code Of 1972; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1332/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1332.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":927649,"bill_number":"HB1330","title":"Boards and commission; abolish certain that have become inactive.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, As Amended By Senate Bill No. 2572, 2017 Regular Session, To Abolish The Advisory Council To The Department Of Economic And Community Development; To Amend Sections 41-30-3, 45-23-9, 7-7-2, 49-31-17, 11-27-81 And 69-1-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Amendments Made In Senate Bill No. 2572, 2017 Regular Session; To Repeal Sections 41-95-1 And 41-95-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Create The Mississippi Health Policy Act Of 1994; To Repeal Section 49-31-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prescribes The Duties For The Task Force On Recycling; To Repeal Sections 61-4-1 Through 61-4-5 And Sections 61-4-9 Through 61-4-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Create The Mississippi Wayport Authority; To Repeal Section 27-31-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Exempts From Ad Valorem Taxation All Real And Personal Property Belonging To The United States That Constitutes A Part Of The Project Or A Facility Related To The Project In The Mississippi Wayport Authority Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1330/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1330.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":927663,"bill_number":"HB1339","title":"Community colleges; county taxes collected for shall be transmitted directly to instead of to chancery clerk.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-29-143, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Tax Collector Of Each County Belonging To A Community College District Shall Transmit The Revenues From Taxes Levied By The County For The Community College District Directly To The Public Depository Of The Community College District Instead Of To The Chancery Clerk; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1339/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1339.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":927674,"bill_number":"HB1303","title":"Clear or branded title; may be issued to a vehicle that has been issued a certificate of destruction if certain criteria are met.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-21-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Vehicle With A Certificate Of Destruction Issued By Another State For A Water Damaged Vehicle That Has Been Declared A Total Loss To Be Issued A Clear Title Or A Branded Title If The Vehicle Has Been Restored In This State To Its Operating Condition Which Existed Prior To The Event Which Caused The Certificate Of Destruction To Be Issued; To Require Certain Other Conditions To Be Met For The Issuance Of A Clear Or Branded Title To Such A Vehicle; To Amend Sections 63-21-5 And 63-21-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1303/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1303.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":927685,"bill_number":"HB1322","title":"Light wine or beer; authorize small craft breweries to sell light wine or beer they produce on the premises of the brewery.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 67-3-48, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Small Craft Breweries Located In Mississippi That Produce Not More Than 60,000 Barrels Of Light Wine Or Beer Annually To Sell On The Premises Of The Brewery Light Wine Or Beer Produced At Such Brewery For Consumption On Or Off The Premises Of The Brewery; To Create New Section 67-3-48.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Small Craft Brewery That Is Acquired By An Entity That Manufactures Light Wine Or Beer That Does Not Fall Within The Definition Of The Term \"small Craft Brewery\" To Continue To Operate As A Small Craft Brewery Under Certain Circumstances; To Authorize A Small Craft Brewery That Acquires An Entity That Manufactures Light Wine Or Beer That Does Not Fall Within The Definition Of The Term \"small Craft Brewery\" To Continue To Operate As A Small Craft Brewery Under Certain Circumstances; To Amend Section 67-3-22, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Beer Production Limits That Apply To Brewpubs And To Authorize Brewpubs To Sell Light Wine Or Beer Produced At The Brewpub For Consumption Off The Premises Of The Brewpub In Certain Containers; To Amend Sections 67-3-3, 67-3-53, 67-3-55 And 67-3-69, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Amend Sections 27-71-301, 27-71-307, 27-71-311 And 27-71-331, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Impose An Excise Or Privilege Tax On Light Wine Or Beer Provided By Small Craft Breweries For Retail Sale By Such Breweries And Upon Beer Provided For Tasting Or Sampling; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1322/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1322.xml","sponsor":"Patricia Willis"},
{"bill_id":927699,"bill_number":"HB1316","title":"Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; revise certain provisions regarding leisure and recreation districts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"municipality\" To Include The City Of Mccomb, Mississippi, Under The Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of Certain Municipalities To Establish Leisure And Recreation Districts Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1316/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1316.xml","sponsor":"David Myers"},
{"bill_id":927711,"bill_number":"HB1318","title":"Alcoholic beverages; revise certain provisions relating to package retailer's permits.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Holder Of A Package Retailer's Permit May Sell Other Products And Merchandise, Except Beer, But Must Derive At Least Fifty Percent Of The Revenue Of The Licensed Premises From The Retail Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages In Original Sealed And Unopened Packages Not To Be Consumed On The Licensed Premises; To Bring Forward Section 67-1-52, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Holder Of A Package Retailer's Permit Issued Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law, With Prior Written Approval From The Department Of Revenue, To Conduct Tasting Or Sampling Events At The Package Retailer's Permitted Place Of Business During Which Tastes Or Samples Of Alcoholic Beverages May Be Offered Or Served To Consumers At No Cost Subject To Certain Conditions, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1318/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1318.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":927721,"bill_number":"HB1306","title":"Economic development districts; authorize to assess certain fees/assessments to industry and business prospects for district operations/construction.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-5-99, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Economic Development Districts To Assess Fees And Assessments, As May Be Agreed To By Contract With Industry And Business Prospects, To Fund District Operations And Construction; To Authorize District Property To Be Utilized For Business Development Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1306/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1306.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":928799,"bill_number":"SC571","title":"Recognize MSU CO-REC Intramural Flag Football Team called the \"Foot Clan.\"","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Success Of The Mississippi State University Co-rec Intramural Flag Football Team Called The \"foot Clan.\"","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC571/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0571.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":928943,"bill_number":"SC568","title":"Congratulate Lamar School \"Raiders\" Football Team and Coach Mac Barnes for MAIS AAAA Division II Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Lamar School \"raiders\" Football Team And Coach Mac Barnes For Winning The Mais Class Aaaa Division Ii State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC568/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0568.xml","sponsor":"Videt Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":929086,"bill_number":"SC572","title":"Commend West Point High School \"Green Wave\" Football Team for winning 8th State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The West Point High School \"green Wave\" Football Team And Head Coach Chris Chambless For Winning Their 8th Class 5a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC572/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0572.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":929231,"bill_number":"SC569","title":"Recognize Mississippi Author and Poet Patricia Neely-Dorsey of Tupelo, Mississippi, as Literary Ambassador for the state.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Recognition Of The Mississippi Legislature To Mississippi Author And Poet Patricia Neely-dorsey Of Tupelo, Mississippi, And Designating Her As An Unofficial Literary Ambassador For The State Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC569/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0569.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":929521,"bill_number":"SC570","title":"Commend Wilk-Amite County Youth Action Network, Inc., for developing Youth Programs.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing And Commending The Wilk-amite Youth Action Network, Inc., As A Committed Youth Development Organization In Our State And For Developing Youth Programs In Wilkinson And Amite Counties, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC570/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0570.xml","sponsor":"Tammy Witherspoon"},
{"bill_id":929663,"bill_number":"SC573","title":"Extend condolences and recognize sports career of Delta State University Star Athlete Fred A. Foster of Natchez, Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Condolences Of The Legislature And Recognizing The Collegiate Sports Career Of Delta State University Five-sport Star Athlete Fred A. Foster Of Natchez, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC573/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0573.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":929678,"bill_number":"HB1397","title":"Justice Information Center; require law enforcement agencies to report crimes committed that are subject to enhanced penalty.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-27-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Law Enforcement Agencies To Report To The Mississippi Justice Information Center All Persons Involved And Crimes Committed, Regardless Of Conviction, That Are Subject To An Enhanced Penalty; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1397/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1397.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":929682,"bill_number":"HB1400","title":"Embezzlement; authorize expungement after 14 years.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Certain Felony Embezzlement Convictions May Be Expunged Fourteen Years After Successful Completion Of All Terms And Conditions Of The Sentence For The Conviction; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1400/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1400.xml","sponsor":"Cedric Burnett"},
{"bill_id":929688,"bill_number":"HB1399","title":"Embezzlement; add to the list of felonies that may be expunged.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Embezzlement To The List Of Felonies That May Be Expunged; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1399/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1399.xml","sponsor":"Cedric Burnett"},
{"bill_id":929693,"bill_number":"HB1412","title":"Public contracts; give preference to veteran-owned small businesses.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Department Of Finance And Administration Shall Establish Annual Goals For Service-connected Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Participation In State Contracts And Procurements; To Provide That In The Letting Of Public Contracts, Whenever All Things Stated In The Bids Are Substantially Equal With Regard To Quality And Service But Differ Only With Respect To Price, Preference Shall Be Given To Certified Service-connected Disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses If The Aggregate Of The Prices In Bids Received From A Certified Service-connected Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Is Not More Than Ten Percent Greater Than The Aggregate Of The Prices In Bids Received From Other Bidders; To Bring Forward Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides Certain Bid Requirements Relating To Pubic Purchases, For The Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1412/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1412.xml","sponsor":"Ray Rogers"},
{"bill_id":929701,"bill_number":"HB1363","title":"Child testimony, require to be recorded verbatim in situations involving abuse.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 99-43-101, 13-1-407, 43-21-353, 43-27-113 And 93-5-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Any Testimony Regarding The Abuse Of A Child That Is Taken From A Child To Be Recorded Verbatim With Either An Audio Or Video Recording, Or Both; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1363/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1363.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":929708,"bill_number":"HB1352","title":"Divorce; add domestic violence as a ground.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-5-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create Domestic Violence As An Additional Ground For Divorce; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1352/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1352.xml","sponsor":"David Myers"},
{"bill_id":929713,"bill_number":"HB1371","title":"MS Street Gang Act; create.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-44-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Short Title Of The Mississippi Street Gang Act; To Amend Section 97-44-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Terms; To Amend Section 97-44-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Penalties For Criminal Gang Activity; To Amend Section 97-44-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Evidentiary Standards; To Create New Section 97-44-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Civil Cause Of Action Based On Gang Activity; To Create New Section 97-44-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify Venue; To Create New Section 97-44-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Service Of Process; To Create New Section 97-44-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Injunctive Relief; To Create New Sections 97-44-109 And 97-44-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Forfeiture Of Real And Personal Property; To Repeal Sections 97-44-9, 97-44-11, 97-44-13, 97-44-15, 97-44-17 And 97-44-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Constituted Various Provisions In The Street Gang Act That Are Eliminated Or Subsumed Under This Act; To Create New Section 97-35-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Threats Against A Law Enforcement Officer Or Judge; To Provide That Offenders Who Are Convicted Of Conducting Or Participating In Criminal Gang Activity Shall Not Be Eligible For Parole Or Any Early Release Program Of The Mississippi Department Of Corrections; To Amend Sections 97-3-2, 47-5-138.1, 47-5-139 And 47-5-142, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1371/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1371.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":929719,"bill_number":"HB1426","title":"Asbestos Transparency Trust Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Asbestos Transparency Trust Act; To Create New Section 11-67-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enact A Short Title; To Create New Section 11-67-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Legislative Findings; To Create New Section 11-67-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enact Definitions; To Create New Section 11-67-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Plaintiff Disclosures; To Create New Section 11-67-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Identification Of Additional Asbestos Trust Claims By A Defendant; To Create New Section 11-67-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Admissibility Of Evidence; To Create New Section 11-67-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enact Sanctions For Failure To Provide Information; To Create New Section 11-67-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Transition Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1426/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1426.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":929725,"bill_number":"HB1406","title":"Marketable Record Title Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Create The Marketable Record Title Act; To Provide Certain Definitions; To Provide That A Person Has Marketable Title If The Person Has An Unbroken Chain Of Title For 32 Years; To Specify The Interests That A Marketable Title Is Subject To; To Provide That A Person May Preserve An Interest If The Person Files A Notice Of Intent To Preserve Such Interest During The 32-year Period; To Provide That Marketable Title Is Held Free And Clear Of All Other Interests; To Provide That Disability Or Lack Of Knowledge Does Not Suspend The Running Of The 32-year Period; To Specify The Interests That Are Not Barred By This Act; To Provide That This Act Does Not Relieve A Person Of A Contractual Liability With Respect To An Interest Antedating The Person's Root Of Title; To Provide That This Act Does Not Extend The Statute Of Limitations For Bringing An Action; To Provide That Indefinite References To Documents Do Not Charge A Person With Knowledge Of The Referenced Documents; To Amend Section 89-5-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1406/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1406.xml","sponsor":"Brad Touchstone"},
{"bill_id":929733,"bill_number":"HB1366","title":"Domestic abuse protection orders; revise appellate procedure.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-21-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Wide-ranging Application Of Emergency Domestic Abuse Protection Orders; To Amend Section 93-21-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Wide-ranging Application Of Other Domestic Abuse Protection Orders; To Create New Section 93-21-15.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Appellate Procedures For Appeals Of Domestic Abuse Protection Orders, And To Specify When Such Appeals Are On The Record Or Are De Novo; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1366/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1366.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":929740,"bill_number":"HB1350","title":"Expungement; revise list of felonies eligible for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The List Of Felonies That May Be Expunged; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1350/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1350.xml","sponsor":"Joel Bomgar"},
{"bill_id":929749,"bill_number":"HB1381","title":"Habitual offender; require a separate sentencing hearing before life imprisonment.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Habitual Offender Sentencing; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1381/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1381.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":929754,"bill_number":"HB1386","title":"Habitual offenders; revise sentencing.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 99-19-83 And 99-19-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Sentencing For Certain Habitual Offenders; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1386/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1386.xml","sponsor":"Carl Mickens"},
{"bill_id":929764,"bill_number":"HB1349","title":"Multidisciplinary teams and child advocacy centers; require certain confidentiality of information and records prepared by.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-15-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Confidentiality And Possible Disclosure Of Records Of Multidisciplinary Teams And Child Advocacy Centers Concerning Children Shall Be Governed By The Youth Court Act And The Uniform Rules Of Youth Court Practice; To Provide That The Disclosure Of Certain Information Obtained From A Team Meeting Or From A Center May Occur Only When Requested By Courts For Limited Purposes; To Amend Section 43-21-259, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Confidentiality Of Certain Other Records Shall Include Information And Forensic Interviews Developed Or Prepared By Multidisciplinary Teams And Child Advocacy Centers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1349/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1349.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":929770,"bill_number":"HB1358","title":"Law Enforcement Employment Procedures Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Create The \"law Enforcement Employment Procedures Act\"; To Require Certain Municipalities To Provide For Pre-disciplinary Hearings Before A Police Officer May Be Suspended Or Terminated By The Municipality; To Require Municipalities To Establish Written Due Process Procedures Related To The Hearing; To Allow Municipalities To Hold A Separate Post-disciplinary Hearing; To Require The Hearing To Be Conducted By An Impartial Hearing Officer Or Body; To Provide That This Act Does Not Apply To A Municipality That Has A Civil Service Commission; To Amend Section 25-41-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of Municipalities To Go Into Executive Session For Disciplinary Hearings Held Under This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1358/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1358.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":929776,"bill_number":"HB1382","title":"Indecent Assault; create crime of.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 97-3-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Crime Of Indecent Assault; To Provide Penalties For Violation Of Such Crime; To Provide That This Provision Of Law Shall Not Be Construed To Prevent, Limit Or Restrict Prosecution And Conviction Of Any Person Under Any Other Provision Of Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1382/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1382.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":929783,"bill_number":"HB1409","title":"Third Chancery Court District; add a judge.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-5-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add One Chancellor To The Third Chancery Court District; To Amend Section 9-5-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1409/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1409.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":929789,"bill_number":"HB1369","title":"Accessories after the fact; clarify meaning of \"crime of violence.\"","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Meaning Of Crime Of Violence For The Penalty Provisions Regarding The Crime Of Accessory After The Fact; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1369/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1369.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":929797,"bill_number":"HB1368","title":"Indecent assault; create the crime of.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 97-3-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Crime Of Indecent Assault; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1368/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1368.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":929804,"bill_number":"HB1355","title":"Law enforcement officers; require to provide mental health evaluation within 24 hours of arrest and establish training standards.","description":"An Act To Require A Law Enforcement Officer To Provide An Individual Who Reasonably Appears To Exhibit Behavioral Or Mental Health Issues A Mental Health Evaluation Within 24 Hours; To Require A Law Enforcement Officer To Take The Individual To A Medical Facility For Treatment; To Require At Least Two Employees Of Every Law Enforcement Agency And Jail Or Prison To Receive Annual Crisis Intervention Team Training; To Require The Board On Law Enforcement Officer Standards To Promulgate Rules Relating To Cit Training; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1355/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1355.xml","sponsor":"Edward Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":929809,"bill_number":"HB1429","title":"Class size; require school boards to adopt policy adjusting at various grade levels for gifted education.","description":"An Act To Require Local School Districts To Implement A Policy Reducing Class Sizes; To Require Local School Boards To Adhere To Statutory Guidelines In The Adoption And Implementation Of Policies To Reduce Class Size That Would Allow School Districts To Remain Qualified For Maep Funds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1429/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1429.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":929817,"bill_number":"HB1425","title":"Occupational Board Compliance Act of 2017; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Occupational Board Compliance Act Of 2017; To Provide Definitions To Be Used In The Act; To Provide The Policy Concerning Occupational Regulations And Their Boards; To Create The Occupational Licensing Review Commission; To Require The Commission To Provide Active Supervision Of Occupational Licensing Boards; To Provide That This Act Shall Not Be Applicable To Occupational Licensing Boards That Are Not Controlled By Active Market Participants; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1425/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1425.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":929825,"bill_number":"HB1362","title":"Vulnerable person; abuse of is a felony, not misdemeanor, and reckless abuse is also included.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-47-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Abuse Of A Vulnerable Person Is A Felony Instead Of A Misdemeanor; To Provide That A Person Is Guilty Of Abusing A Vulnerable Person If The Act Or Omission That Causes The Abuse Was Done Recklessly, Not Just Willfully; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1362/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1362.xml","sponsor":"Charles Beckett"},
{"bill_id":929831,"bill_number":"HB1384","title":"Habitual offender; authorize a ten-year cleansing if no other felony.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Ten-year Cleansing Period For The Determination Of A Habitual Offender; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1384/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1384.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":929840,"bill_number":"HB1419","title":"Consigned motor fuels; provide crime for theft of.","description":"An Act To Provide That It Is Unlawful To Take, Use, Sell Or Dispose Of Consigned Motor Fuels Without The Consent Of The Consignor; To Provide A Definition For Consigned Motor Fuels; To Require A Written Agreement Between Consignors And Consignees Of Motor Fuels That States Title To The Consigned Motor Fuels Is Vested In The Consignor; To Provide Penalties For The Theft Of Consigned Motor Fuels; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1419/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1419.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":929845,"bill_number":"HB1360","title":"Concealed weapon; authorize reduce fees for certain older persons.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Certain Exceptions To The Concealed Weapon License Law For The Benefit Of License Applicants Who Are 65 Years Of Age Or Older; To Set The License Fee For Such Applicants At Twenty-five Dollars; To Allow Such Applicants To Have Their Fingerprints Taken At Any Office Of The Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol, For A Maximum Fee Of Five Dollars; To Provide That Such Applicants Shall Immediately Have Their Fingerprints Processed, Background Checks Conducted, Required Notifications To Local Law Enforcement Officers Made, And Their Licenses Issued Or Denied, At The Location Where The Fingerprints Were Taken; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1360/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1360.xml","sponsor":"Nolan Mettetal"},
{"bill_id":929852,"bill_number":"HB1376","title":"Citations; authorize surcharge to defray the expenses of automating those issued by county and municipality law enforcement and the PRVWSDP.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board On Law Enforcement Officer Standards And Training To Issue A Request For Proposals For The Automating Of Citations Issued By County And Municipal Law Enforcement Officer And The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District Patrol; To Amend Section 63-9-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize County And Municipal Law Enforcement Officers And The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District Patrol To Assess An Additional Five Dollar Surcharge For The Purposes Of Defraying The Expenses Of Automating Their Citations; To Amend Section 45-6-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1376/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1376.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":929867,"bill_number":"HB1408","title":"MS Legal Services; authorize an assessment to be used for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide An Assessment On Certain Fines For The Purpose Of Providing Funding For Mississippi Legal Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1408/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1408.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":929875,"bill_number":"HB1361","title":"Expungement; authorize for certain nonviolent felony convictions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Court To Expunge Certain Nonviolent Felony Convictions; To Ban Criminal History Checks As Part Of The Preliminary Job Application Process Except As Required By Law; To Authorize An Income Tax Credit For Taxpayers Employing Persons Who Have Been Convicted Of A Felony And Who Have Been Unemployed For Six Consecutive Months Immediately Prior To Being Employed By Such Taxpayers; To Provide The Amount Of The Tax Credit; To Limit The Amount Of The Tax Credit That May Be Claimed In A Taxable Year; To Authorize Any Tax Credit Claimed But Not Used In Any Taxable Year To Be Carried Forward For Five Consecutive Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1361/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1361.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":929881,"bill_number":"HB1375","title":"MS Highway Safety Patrol officers; authorize to work nongovernmental jobs.","description":"An Act To Authorize Personnel Employed With The Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol In The Capacity As A Highway Safety Patrol Officer To Engage In Nongovernmental Secondary Employment; To Provide Certain Definitions; To Provide When A Highway Patrol Officer May Not Engage In Secondary Employment; To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Provide Certain Regulations And Reporting Requirements; To Require The Commissioner Of The Department Of Public Safety To Make Inquiries To Ensure The Officer's Secondary Work Does Not Constitute A Conflict Of Interest; To Require Entities Employing Officers To Submit To The Department An Off-duty Police Services Information Form; To Authorize The Commissioner To Prohibit Certain Officers From Engaging In Secondary Work If That Work Constitutes A Conflict Of Interest; To Amend Sections 45-3-19 And 45-3-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1375/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1375.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":929889,"bill_number":"HB1380","title":"Habitual offenders; clarify who qualifies.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Provision Of Law Regulating Habitual Offenders; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1380/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1380.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":929893,"bill_number":"HB1388","title":"Officer-involved deaths; require investigation by Mississippi Bureau of Investigations.","description":"An Act To Require Law Enforcement Agencies To Contact The Mississippi Bureau Of Investigations When There Is An Officer-involved Death, Involving One Of Its Officers; To Require The Bureau Of Investigations To Investigate Such Officer-involved Deaths; To Require The Bureau Of Investigations To Provide The Results Of Such Investigation To The Attorney General; To Require The Attorney General To Determine Whether The Results Of The Investigation Should Be Presented To The Grand Jury; To Require The Attorney General To, If Results Require Presentation Before The Grand Jury, To Appoint A District Attorney As A Special Prosecutor To Present The Evidence To The Grand Jury; To Bring Forward Sections 45-1-6 And 99-19-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Certain Duties Of The Bureau Of Investigations; To Bring Forward Section 45-3-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Powers And Duties Of The Highway Safety Patrol; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1388/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1388.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":929898,"bill_number":"HB1421","title":"Appeals by the state or a municipal corporation; revise options for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-35-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Interlocutory Appeal By The Prosecution Under Certain Circumstances To Stay Proceedings And Toll Statute; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1421/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1421.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":929907,"bill_number":"HB1411","title":"Courtroom proceedings; require electronic recording of with video and audio.","description":"An Act To Require The Supreme Court And The Court Of Appeals, And All Circuit, Chancery And County Court Judges To Electronically Record Proceedings Open To The Public In The Courtroom For Access To The Public Upon Request; To Make Certain Exceptions And Conditions Regarding The Electronic Recordings; To Require The Clerk Of The Court To Store The Recordings For At Least Five Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1411/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1411.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":929913,"bill_number":"HB1390","title":"Officer-involved death; require investigation and appointment of special prosecutor.","description":"An Act To Require Law Enforcement Agencies To Contact The Mississippi Bureau Of Investigations When There Is An Officer-involved Death, Involving One Of Its Officers; To Require The Bureau Of Investigations To Investigate Such Officer-involved Deaths; To Require The Bureau Of Investigations To Provide The Results Of Such Investigation To The Attorney General; To Require The Attorney General To Determine Whether The Results Of The Investigation Should Be Presented To The Grand Jury; To Require The Attorney General To, If Results Require Presentation Before The Grand Jury, To Appoint A District Attorney As A Special Prosecutor To Present The Evidence To The Grand Jury; To Bring Forward Sections 45-1-6 And 99-19-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Certain Duties Of The Bureau Of Investigations; To Bring Forward Section 45-3-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Powers And Duties Of The Highway Safety Patrol; To Bring Forward Section 25-31-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Impaneling Of The Grand Jury, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1390/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1390.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":929920,"bill_number":"HB1410","title":"Corporate shareholders; revise provisions regarding trusts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 79-4-7.30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Time That A Shareholder Voting Trust Is Valid; To Amend Section 79-4-14.21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide How A Corporation That Is Administratively Dissolved Continues; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1410/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1410.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":929927,"bill_number":"HB1365","title":"Sextortion; revise criminal statutes to include offenses relating to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-82, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Crime Of Sextortion By Prohibiting The Obtaining Of Sexual Acts And Sexually Explicit Images By Means Of Extortion; To Amend Sections 97-45-1, 97-45-9 And 97-45-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"coercion\" As Used Under The Computer Crime Statutes And To Create Specific Offenses Relating To Intellectual Property And Cyberstalking Involving Sexual Acts And Sexually Explicit Images; To Amend Sections 97-3-65, 97-3-95, 97-3-97 And 97-3-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"coercion\" As Used In Relation To Statutory Rape And Sexual Battery And To Specifically Prohibit Certain Acts Through The Use Of Coercion; To Amend Sections 97-29-61 And 97-29-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Specific Acts Of Voyeurism And Filming Others Having An Expectation Of Privacy By Inducing A Victim Through Coercion; To Amend Section 45-33-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Persons Convicted Pursuant To The Preceding Provisions Of This Act To Register Under The Sex Offender Registration Laws; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1365/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1365.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":929932,"bill_number":"HB1422","title":"Justice court judges; require administrative office of courts to develop optional training plan for and provide salary increase for completion.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-11-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Administrative Office Of Courts To Develop A Training Plan For The Justice Court Judges Of This State; To Provide That Justice Court Judges Shall Not Be Required To Complete The Training Plan Developed By The Administrative Office Of Courts, But Any Judge Who Completes Such Training Shall Receive A Ten Percent Increase In His Or Her Salary; To Provide That Such Salary Increase Shall Take Effect On October 1 One Year After The Justice Court Judge Has Completed The Training; To Amend Sections 9-21-3 And 25-3-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Section 9-11-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1422/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1422.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":929943,"bill_number":"HB1389","title":"Review Board for Officer-Involved Deaths; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Review Board For Officer-involved Deaths; To Require The Review Board To Make An Annual Report To The Legislature Regarding The Number And Location Of Officer-involved Deaths; To Require The Review Board To Make Recommendations To The Attorney General Regarding The Investigation Of Officer-involved Deaths; To Require Each Law Enforcement Agency To Have A Policy Regarding The Handling Of Officer-involved Deaths; To Provide The Minimum Requirements For Each Policy; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1389/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1389.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":929948,"bill_number":"HB1348","title":"Crime of endangerment; revise purposeful exposure of another person to infectious bodily fluids.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-27-14, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Crime Of Endangerment For Knowingly Exposing Another Person To Infectious Body Fluids; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1348/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1348.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":929953,"bill_number":"HB1394","title":"Contributing to the neglect or delinquency of a child and abuse of a child; revise penalties for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-5-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Penalties For Contributing To The Neglect Or Delinquency Of Any Child, Abuse Of A Child, Aiding In The Escape Of A Child Under Certain Circumstances Or Aiding In The Harboring Or Concealing Of A Child Under Certain Circumstances; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1394/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1394.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":929965,"bill_number":"HB1391","title":"Body-worn cameras; require cities and counties to provide to police officers and deputy sheriffs.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-21-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Governing Authorities Of Municipalities To Provide Police Officers, Who Are On Patrol, With Body-worn Cameras; To Define The Term \"body-worn Camera\"; To Amend Section 19-25-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require County Boards Of Supervisors To Include Allocations For Body-worn Cameras In The Annual Budgets For Sheriffs' Offices; To Amend Section 19-25-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Deputy Sheriffs, Who Are On Patrol, To Wear Body-worn Cameras; To Create A New Section To Provide Certain Penalties For Police Officers And Sheriff Deputies Who Fail To Wear Body-worn Cameras While On Patrol; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1391/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1391.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":929970,"bill_number":"HB1428","title":"Regional super school districts; authorize mandatory of certain failing school districts into.","description":"An Act To Authorize The State Board Of Education, Acting On The Recommendation Of The Mississippi Recovery School District, To Consolidate Two Or More Failing School Districts Into A Regional Super School District; To Establish The Procedure To Be Followed To Effectuate Such A Consolidation; To Bring Forward Section 37-17-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Mississippi Recovery School District To Provide Oversight Of All School Districts Under Conservatorship, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1428/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1428.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":929980,"bill_number":"HB1430","title":"Divorce; add domestic violence as a ground for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-5-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create Domestic Violence As An Additional Ground For Divorce; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1430/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1430.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":929985,"bill_number":"HB1415","title":"Coahoma County; authorize contributions to Tri-County Workforce Alliance.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Coahoma County, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To Tri-county Workforce Alliance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1415/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1415.xml","sponsor":"Cedric Burnett"},
{"bill_id":929990,"bill_number":"HB1418","title":"Legislature's \"doctor of the day\"; extend civil immunity to any licensed physician serving as.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-25-38, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Licensed Physician, Not Just A Retired Physician, Who Voluntarily Serves As \"doctor Of The Day\" For The Mississippi Legislature Shall Be Immune From Liability For Any Civil Action Arising Out Of Any Medical Care Or Treatment Provided While Rendering That Service; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1418/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1418.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":929997,"bill_number":"HB1370","title":"Crimes; revise penalties for attempt of certain crimes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-1-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Penalties For Attempted Capital Offenses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1370/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1370.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":930004,"bill_number":"HB1367","title":"Witness protection; increase penalties in order to provide.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Statements Made To Law Enforcement As Testimony; To Amend Section 97-9-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Crime Of Rendering Of Criminal Assistance To Include Threatening Or Harassing A Witness And Providing False Testimony; To Amend Section 97-9-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Crime Of Hindering Prosecution To Include Interference With Criminal Investigations; To Amend Section 97-9-113, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Crime Of Witness Intimidation To Include Threatening Or Harassing A Witness Or Person Reasonably Expected To Be A Witness; To Amend Section 97-9-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Crime Of Witness Tampering To Include Solicitation Of Another To Provide A False Version Of Events; To Amend Section 97-9-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Crime Of Juror Bribery To Include An Attempt To Bribe; To Amend Section 97-9-121, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Crime Of Juror Intimidation To Include Harassment; To Amend Section 97-9-125, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Crime Of Tampering With Physical Evidence To Include Threatening A Person To Not Provide The Evidence; To Amend Section 97-9-129, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Maximum Terms Of Imprisonment For Obstruction Of Justice; To Amend Section 97-3-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Murder Of A Witness, Potential Witness Or Confidential Informant As A Capital Offense; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1367/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1367.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":930012,"bill_number":"HB1431","title":"Deadly weapons; repeal fee upon those who sell.","description":"An Act To Repeal Section 27-17-415, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides A Fee Upon Every Person Selling Pistols, Dirk Knives, Sword Canes, Brass Or Metallic Knuckles, Or Other Deadly Weapons; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1431/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1431.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":930020,"bill_number":"HB1387","title":"Habitual offenders; revise how indictments or amendments thereto are handled.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Indictment Or Amendment Thereto Charging That A Person Is A Violent Habitual Criminal Pursuant To The Provisions Of Section 99-19-83 Shall Be Sufficient To Also Charge The Person As A Nonviolent Habitual Offender As Provided Without The Necessity Of Further Amendment Or Reindictment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1387/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1387.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":930025,"bill_number":"HB1385","title":"Habitual offender; provide that felony must require five years of imprisonment.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add A Five-year Time Period Before A Person Is To Be Considered A Habitual Offender; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1385/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1385.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":930030,"bill_number":"HB1383","title":"Expungement; authorize for all nonviolent crimes after five years.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Person Who Has Committed A Felony That Is Not Defined As A Crime Of Violence May Have His Or Her Record Expunged 5 Years After Completion Of All Terms And Conditions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1383/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1383.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":930038,"bill_number":"HB1354","title":"False report of child abuse; provide criminal penalties and civil liability for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-35-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The False Report Of Child Abuse Or Neglect To The Department Of Human Services Shall Be Punishable As A Misdemeanor; To Provide That A Person Who Knowingly And Willfully Makes A False Report Of Child Abuse Or Neglect May Be Civilly Liable For Damages Suffered Including Reasonable Attorney Fees And Costs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1354/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1354.xml","sponsor":"Brad Touchstone"},
{"bill_id":930046,"bill_number":"HB1404","title":"Civil Legal Assistance Fund; require funding to from certain sources.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-21-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify The Sources Of Funding For The Civil Legal Assistance Fund; To Bring Forward Sections 25-7-9, 25-7-13, 27-19-56.99 And 27-19-56.135, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1404/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1404.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":930052,"bill_number":"HB1414","title":"School employees; require superintendent provide notice of charges against when dismissed or suspended from work duties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-9-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Superintendent To Notify A Licensed School Employee Of Charges Against Him Before That Employee Is Dismissed Or Suspended For Five Days Or More; To Require The Superintendent To Notify A Licensed School Employee Of Charges Against Him Before That Employee Is Dismissed Or Suspended For Five Days Or Less And To Provide That Employee With The Opportunity To Respond To Those Charges And Request A Review Of The Superintendent's Decision By The School Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1414/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1414.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":930062,"bill_number":"HB1379","title":"Habitual offender; provide an age restriction for sentencing.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Habitual Offender Sentencing Provision To Add An Age Requirement; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1379/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1379.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":930068,"bill_number":"HB1416","title":"Manufactured and mobile homes; revise procedure for retiring title.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-21-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Procedure For Retiring Title To Manufactured Homes Or Mobile Homes; To Require An Affidavit Of Affixation To Be Recorded In The Official Records Of Chancery Clerk; To Require Certain Information To Accompany The Affidavit Of Affixation; To Require The Owner Or Lienhoder Of The Manufactured Or Mobile Home To File An Application With The Department Of Revenue For Retirement Of Title; To Provide A Procedure For The Severance Of A Manufactured Or Mobile Home From The Real Property To Which It Has Become Affixed; To Provide A Procedure To Document The Destruction Or Uninhabitability Of A Manufactured Or Mobile Home Whose Title Has Been Retired; To Provide Certain Forms; To Amend Section 27-53-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Manner In Which A Manufactured Home Or Mobile Home Is Taxed As Real Property Or Personal Property; To Amend Section 27-53-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Owners Of Manufactured Homes Or Mobile Homes From Certain Registration Requirements If The Title To Such Home Has Been Retired In Accordance With This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1416/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1416.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":930074,"bill_number":"HB1423","title":"State boundaries; clarify in statute.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Limits And Boundaries Of The State Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1423/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1423.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":930081,"bill_number":"HB1427","title":"Littering; increase fines for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-15-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Fines For Littering; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1427/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1427.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":930088,"bill_number":"HB1374","title":"Mississippi Law Enforcement Officer's Training Academy; require all law enforcement officers to attend.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Academy Shall Be The Only Approved Training School In The State; To Amend Section 45-5-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Cadets To Undergo A National Background Check And Provide That Jurisdiction Of Employment Shall Not Be A Factor In Determining Acceptance To The Academy; To Amend Section 45-6-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All Law Enforcement Officers To Attend The Academy Prior To Certification; To Amend Section 45-6-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Board On Law Enforcement Officer Standards And Training From Approving Training Schools Other Than The Academy; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1374/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1374.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":930093,"bill_number":"HB1372","title":"Religious Freedom Act; repeal along with Protecting Freedom of conscience from Government Discrimination Act.","description":"An Act To Repeal Section 11-61-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Mississippi Religious Freedom Restoration Act; To Repeal Section 11-62-1 Through 11-62-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Protecting Freedom Of Conscience From Government Discrimination Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1372/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1372.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":930101,"bill_number":"HB1377","title":"Habitual offender; revise time period and age requirements for sentencing of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Time Period Required To Be Considered A Habitual Offender; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1377/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1377.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":930109,"bill_number":"HB1396","title":"Bond fee, certain; remove imposition of for person who appeals a conviction and posts a bond conditioned for appearance.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-39-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Imposition Of A Fee, Which Is Equal To Two Percent Of The Face Value Of Each Bond Or $20.00, Whichever Is Greater, For Each Defendant Convicted Of A Criminal Offense And Who Appeals The Conviction And Posts A Bond Conditioned For His Or Her Appearance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1396/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1396.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":930116,"bill_number":"HB1392","title":"Expungement; revise list of eligible crimes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Expungement Procedures; To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Person Who Is Reinstated To Practice Medicine Or Dentistry After Conviction Of Certain Crimes To Petition The Court For Expungement Of Any Crime Which Caused The Loss Of License To Practice Medicine Or Dentistry; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1392/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1392.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":930123,"bill_number":"HB1417","title":"Office of Consumer Protection; clarify acts excluded from regulation of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-24-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Exclusions Of The Provisions Regulating The Office Of Consumer Protection; To Bring Forward Sections 75-24-1, 75-24-3, 75-24-5, 75-24-9, 75-24-11, 75-24-13, 75-24-15, 75-24-17, 75-24-19, 75-24-20, 75-24-21, 75-24-23, 75-24-25 And 75-24-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Office Of Consumer Protection, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1417/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1417.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":930129,"bill_number":"HB1351","title":"Littering; increase fine for violation of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-15-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Fine For Littering; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1351/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1351.xml","sponsor":"Ken Morgan"},
{"bill_id":930135,"bill_number":"HB1424","title":"State boundaries; clarify in statute.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Limits And Boundaries Of The State Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1424/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1424.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":930140,"bill_number":"HB1378","title":"Habitual offender; require to serve separate terms as a requirement of being considered as a habitual offender.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Habitual Offender Sentencing Requirements To Require A Person To Have Served Separate Terms; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1378/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1378.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":930148,"bill_number":"HB1353","title":"Pants, shorts and clothing bottoms; prohibit from being worn to expose underwear.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Wearing Of Pants, Shorts Or Clothing Bottoms That Expose Underwear Or Body Parts In An Indecent Or Vulgar Manner; To Provide Penalties For Violations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1353/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1353.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":930155,"bill_number":"HB1420","title":"Termination of Parental Rights; revise references to Child Protection Services and clarify certain procedures.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-15-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Correct References To The Department Of Child Protection Services; To Amend Section 93-15-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Procedure For Involuntary Termination Of Parental Rights; To Amend Section 93-15-109, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Correct References To The Department Of Child Protection Services; To Amend Section 93-15-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Termination Of Parental Rights By Written Voluntary Release; To Amend Section 93-15-113, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Conduct Of A Hearing For Involuntary Termination Of Parental Rights; To Amend Section 93-15-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Correct References To The Department Of Child Protection Services And Correct Statutory Internal References; To Amend Section 93-15-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Correct References To The Department Of Child Protection Services And Correct Internal Statutory References; To Amend Section 93-15-119, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create Conception By An Unlawful Sexual Act As Grounds For Termination Of Parental Rights; To Amend Section 93-15-121, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Grounds For Termination Of Parental Rights And Add Conviction Of Human Trafficking; To Amend Section 93-15-123, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Correct References To The Department Of Child Protection Services; To Amend Section 93-15-131, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Correct References To The Department Of Child Protection Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1420/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1420.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":930161,"bill_number":"HB1405","title":"MS Center for Legal Services; require fifteen dollars collected from certain actions to be remitted to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-21-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Each Circuit And Chancery Court To Remit Fifteen Dollars Of Any Monies It Collects From Criminal Or Civil Actions To The Civil Legal Assistance Fund; To Provide That The Monies So Remitted To The Civil Legal Assistance Fund Shall Be Allocated To The Mississippi Center For Legal Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1405/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1405.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":930168,"bill_number":"HB1413","title":"Suspension and expulsion; clarify terms of disciplinary action resulting in and provide due process.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-9-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Difference Between Disciplinary Actions Imposed Upon Students Resulting In 10 Or More Days Of Suspension Or Expulsion From School; To Provide The Right To Such Students To A Due Process Hearing At Which They May Be Represented By Legal Counsel, Present Evidence And Cross-examine School District Witnesses; To Provide For The Right Of Appeal To The Local School Board; To Stipulate That The Burden Of Proof In All Disciplinary Proceedings Shall Be Substantial Evidence; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1413/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1413.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":930175,"bill_number":"HB1364","title":"Accident reports; create penalty for providing false information to law enforcement.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-405, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Offense Of Providing False Information In An Accident Report And Provide Penalties For Violations; To Amend Section 97-35-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1364/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1364.xml","sponsor":"Nolan Mettetal"},
{"bill_id":930183,"bill_number":"HB1356","title":"Criminal Sexual Assault Protection Order; authorize issuance against rape or sexual assault defendant.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 97-3-65 And 97-3-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Court To Issue A Criminal Sexual Assault Protection Order Against A Defendant Upon Conviction Of Rape Or Sexual Assault; To Amend Sections 99-3-7 And 93-21-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1356/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1356.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":930190,"bill_number":"HB1407","title":"Broderick Rashad Danti Dixon Act; create.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-43-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify A Victim's Right To Receive Certain Information Related To A Criminal Prosecution; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1407/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1407.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":930196,"bill_number":"HB1393","title":"Nursing home negligence; regulate causes of action.","description":"An Act To Provide Regulation For Causes Of Action For Nursing Home Negligence; To Provide That Any Cause Of Action For Nursing Home Negligence May Be Brought Only Against The Licensee, And The Licensee's Management Or Consulting Company; To Provide That A Cause Of Action May Not Be Asserted Against An Individual Or Entity Other Than The Licensee, Or The Licensee's Management Or Consulting Company, Unless, After A Motion For Leave To Amend Hearing, The Court Or An Arbitration Panel Determines That There Is Sufficient Evidence In The Record Or Proffered By The Claimant To Establish Reasonable Certain Showings; To Provide That The Results Of A Survey Conducted On A Nursing Facility, Including Any Statement Of Deficiencies And All Findings And Deficiencies Cited In The Statement On The Basis Of The Survey, Shall Be Used Solely To Determine The Nursing Facility's Compliance With Certification Requirements; To Provide That In Addition To Any Other Limitation Under Law, Recovery Of Medical Or Health Care Expenses Incurred In An Action On A Health Care Liability Claim Is Limited To The Amount Actually Paid Or Incurred By Or On Behalf Of The Claimant; To Bring Forward Section 15-1-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Certain Torts Against Health Care Providers, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1393/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1393.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":930201,"bill_number":"HB1373","title":"Pre-trial Intervention Program; revise requirements for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-15-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Intent Of The Pre-trial Intervention Act Is To Increase Alternatives To Imprisonment For Certain Nonviolent Offenders; To Amend Section 99-15-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Judge And The District Attorney To Recommend An Offender For Participation In The Pre-trial Program; To Amend Sections 99-15-109, 99-15-113 And 99-15-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1373/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1373.xml","sponsor":"Edward Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":930206,"bill_number":"HB1403","title":"MS Entity Conversion and Domestication Act; revise provisions.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 79-37-102, 79-37-111, 79-37-114, 79-37-116, 79-37-401, 79-37-405, 79-37-406, 79-37-505 And 79-37-506, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Comprise The Mississippi Entity Conversion And Domestication Act, To Revise The Procedures Regulating How A Foreign Entity May Apply To Become A Domestic Entity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1403/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1403.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":930218,"bill_number":"HB1402","title":"Simple Assault; add family members of law enforcement to enhanced penalty list.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Family Members Of Law Enforcement Officers In The List Of Persons For Which An Enhanced Penalty Of Simple Assault Is Authorized; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1402/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1402.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":930223,"bill_number":"HB1357","title":"Counterfeiting gold or silver coins; increase penalties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-21-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Penalties For Counterfeiting Gold Or Silver Coins; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1357/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1357.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":930228,"bill_number":"HB1401","title":"Vagrancy; repeal statutes relating to crime of.","description":"An Act To Repeal Sections 97-35-37 Through 97-35-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prohibit Vagrancy And Establish Criminal Penalties For Persons Convicted Of Being A Vagrant And For Officers Failing To Report And Arrest Persons Suspected Of Vagrancy; To Repeal Sections 99-29-1 Through 99-29-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establish Certain Criminal Proceedings For Persons Suspected Of Being Vagrants; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1401/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1401.xml","sponsor":"Toby Barker"},
{"bill_id":930234,"bill_number":"HB1359","title":"Mississippi Blue Lives Matter Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create \"the Mississippi Blue Lives Matter Act\"; To Amend Sections 99-19-301, 99-19-305 And 99-19-307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters And Emergency Medical Personnel In The Class Of Victims Where Offenses Are Subject To Hate Crime Penalties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1359/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1359.xml","sponsor":"Casey Eure"},
{"bill_id":930239,"bill_number":"HB1398","title":"Expungement; authorize after one year for persons with district attorney recommendations.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Time Period Necessary To Apply For Certain Expungements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1398/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1398.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Holland"},
{"bill_id":930242,"bill_number":"HB1395","title":"Mississippi Human Trafficking Act; authorize wiretapping authority to enforce.","description":"An Act To Create Wiretapping Authority As An Enforcement Tool For The Mississippi Human Trafficking Act; To Create New Section 97-47-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enact Definitions; To Create New Section 97-47-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Admissibility Of Evidence; To Create New Section 97-47-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Court Approval; To Create New Section 97-47-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Possession Of Wiretapping Equipment Except As Authorized By Law; To Create New Section 97-47-109, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify Procedural Requirements; To Create New Section 97-47-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Regulate Disclosure And Use Of Information; To Create New Section 97-47-113, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Application For Authority To Intercept; To Create New Section 97-47-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Court Orders For Interception; To Create New Section 97-47-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Custody And Preservation Of Data; To Create New Section 97-47-119, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Sealing Of Orders And Applications For Orders; To Create New Section 97-47-121, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Violations Are Contempt Of Court; To Create New Section 97-47-123, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Notice To Intercepted Person; To Create New Section 97-47-125, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Admissibility, Pretrial Disclosure, And Suppression Of Evidence; To Create New Section 97-47-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Reporting; To Create New Section 97-47-129, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Civil Remedies; To Create New Section 97-47-131, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Immunity From Civil Liability; To Create New Section 97-47-133, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Criminal Penalties For Violations; To Create New Section 97-47-135, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Certain Parties; To Create New Section 97-47-137, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Human Trafficking Law Enforcement; To Create New Section 97-47-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Regulate Pen Registers And Other Devices; To Create New Section 97-47-141, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Training, Equipment And Costs; To Create New Chapter 47, Title 97, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Recodify The Provisions Of The Mississippi Human Trafficking Act Found At Section 97-3-54 Et Seq.; To Create New Section 97-47-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enact A Short Title As Previously Codified At Section 97-3-54; To Create New Section 97-47-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Human Trafficking As Previously Codified At Section 97-3-54.1; To Create New Section 97-47-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Certain Restrictions Of Another Person's Movements As Previously Codified At Section 97-3-54.2; To Create New Section 97-47-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Conspiracy To Traffic As Previously Codified At Section 97-3-54.3; To Create New Section 97-47-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enact Definitions As Previously Codified At Section 97-3-54.4; To Create New Section 97-47-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Use Of Undercover Agents As Previously Codified At Section 97-3-54.5; To Create New Section 97-47-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Injunctive And Other Relief As Previously Codified At Section 97-3-54.6; To Create New Section 97-47-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Forfeiture Of Assets In Trafficking Cases As Previously Codified At Section 97-3-54.7; To Create New Section 97-47-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Human Trafficking Fund As Previously Codified At Section 97-3-54.8; To Create New Section 97-47-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Position Of Statewide Human Trafficking Coordinator As Previously Codified At Section 97-3-54.9; To Amend Sections 45-33-23, 45-33-47, 97-3-2, 97-5-5, 97-5-7, 97-5-27, 97-5-51, 97-29-49, 97-29-51, 97-43-3 And 99-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Repeal Sections 97-3-54 Through 97-3-54.9, Which Constitute The Mississippi Human Trafficking Act And Are Recodified By This Act In Chapter 47, Title 97, Mississippi Code Of 1972; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1395/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1395.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":930391,"bill_number":"HR10","title":"Camp Shelby; recognize and honor upon the occasion of its 100th anniversary.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Honoring The Remarkable Feats Of Camp Shelby Upon The Auspicious Occasion Of Its 100th Anniversary.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-03","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR10/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0010.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":930527,"bill_number":"SC574","title":"Recognize Madison Station Elementary Schoolteacher Allison Ruhl for 2016-2017 Milken Educator Award.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing And Congratulating Madison Station Elementary Schoolteacher Allison Ruhl Upon Receiving The Prestigious 2016-2017 Milken Educator Award.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC574/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0574.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":930799,"bill_number":"SC575","title":"Recognize the legacy of the Robert and Madonna Snow family as pioneers of historic preservation in Mississippi at Waverly Mansion.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Legacy Of The Robert And Madonna Snow Family As Pioneers Of Historic Preservation In Mississippi On The Occasion Of The 165th Anniversary Of Waverly Mansion In West Point, Which Is Listed On The National Register Of Historic Places.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC575/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0575.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":930935,"bill_number":"HR11","title":"Mr. Frank Crump, Jr.; commend life and legacy upon unveiling of MS State historical marker in honor of.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing The Great Lifetime Accomplishments Of Mr. Frank Crump, Jr., Upon The Dedication Of A Mississippi State Historical Marker To Commemorate His Contributions To The Civil Rights Movement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-03","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR11/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0011.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":931720,"bill_number":"SC583","title":"Recognize Sammy Britt as recipient of the 2017 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Visual Art.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Recognition Of The Mississippi Legislature To Ruleville Native Sammy Britt As A Recipient Of The 2017 Governor's Arts Award For Excellence In Visual Art.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC583/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0583.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":931764,"bill_number":"SC579","title":"Celebrate 38th Anniversary of Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Celebrating The 38th Anniversary Of The Delta Blues Museum In Clarksdale, Mississippi, And Extending The Best Wishes Of The Legislature.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC579/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0579.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":931809,"bill_number":"SC581","title":"Recognize Vasti Jackson as recipient of the 2017 Governor's Arts Award for serving as Arts Ambassador for the State of Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Recognition Of The Mississippi Legislature To Vasti Jackson As Recipient Of The 2017 Governor's Arts Award For Serving As Arts Ambassador For The State Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC581/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0581.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":931900,"bill_number":"SC578","title":"Commend Kemper County High School \"Wildcats\" Football Team and Coach Chris Jones for first State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Kemper County High School \"wildcats\" Football Team And Head Coach Chris Jones For Winning Their First Mhsaa Class 3a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC578/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0578.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":931946,"bill_number":"SC584","title":"Recognize Lucy Richardson Janoush as recipient of the 2017 Governor's Arts Award for Leadership as an Arts Patron.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Recognition Of The Mississippi Legislature To Lucy Richardson Janoush As Recipient Of The 2017 Governor's Arts Award For Leadership As An Arts Patron.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC584/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0584.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":931993,"bill_number":"SC582","title":"Recognize Jaimoe J. Johnson as recipient of the 2017 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Music.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Recognition Of The Mississippi Legislature To Jaimoe Johnie Johnson As Recipient Of The 2017 Governor's Arts Award For Excellence In Music.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC582/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0582.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":932039,"bill_number":"SC580","title":"Recognize Mississippi Opera as recipient of the 2017 Governor's Arts Award for Artistic Excellence.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Recognition Of The Mississippi Legislature To The Mississippi Opera As Recipient Of The 2017 Governor's Arts Award For Artistic Excellence.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC580/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0580.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":932084,"bill_number":"SC576","title":"Pay tribute to the memory of noted Mississippi Attorney and Civic Leader Jerry Hafter.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Paying Tribute And Recognition To The Memory Of Noted Mississippi Attorney And Civic Leader Honorable Jerome \"jerry\" Hafter Of Greenville, Mississippi, And Extend The Condolences Of The Mississippi Legislature To His Bereaved Family.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC576/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0576.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":932129,"bill_number":"SC577","title":"Recognize Jim McIngvale, Director of Communications for Ingalls, as new Chairman of MMA.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Jim Mcingvale, Director Of Communications And Public Affairs At Ingalls Shipbuilding In Pascagoula, Mississippi, As 2016-2017 Chairman Of The Mississippi Manufacturers Association.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC577/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0577.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":932146,"bill_number":"SC585","title":"Congratulate USM \"Golden Eagles\" Football Team for winning 2016 New Orleans Bowl.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The University Of Southern Mississippi \"golden Eagles\" Football Team, Coach Jay Hopson, Quarterback Nick Mullen And Receiver Allenzae Staggers For Winning The 2016 New Orleans Bowl.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC585/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0585.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":932667,"bill_number":"JR1","title":"Joint Resolution; authorizing competitive bidding for office space in the New Capitol.","description":"A Joint Resolution Of The House Management Committee Of The Mississippi House Of Representatives And The Rules Committee Of The Mississippi State Senate Requiring The Committees, Meeting As A Joint Committee, Authorizing Competitive Bidding For Certain Space On The Fourth Floor Of The New Capitol Building, And Authorizing Reallocation Of The Space If No Acceptable Payment Is Received.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/JR1/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/JR/JR0001.xml","sponsor":"Robert Foster"},
{"bill_id":933525,"bill_number":"SC587","title":"Extend condolences of the Legislature and commend judicial service of Honorable Clare Sekul Hornsby.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commending The Judicial Service Of Honorable Clare Sekul Hornsby Of Biloxi, Mississippi, And Extending The Condolences Of The Legislature.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC587/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0587.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":933713,"bill_number":"SC586","title":"Join citizens of Calhoun County in recognizing legacy of WWI hero General Fox Conner of Slate Springs.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Joining The Citizens Of Calhoun County In Recognizing The Legacy Of General Fox Conner Of Slate Springs, Mississippi, Who Became One Of The Most Influential Military Leaders In World War I, On The Occasion Of The Event Honoring This Great American Leader On January 27, 2017.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC586/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0586.xml","sponsor":"Russell Jolly"},
{"bill_id":933901,"bill_number":"SC588","title":"Request MDA to develop trade relations with Cuba as authorized by state and federal law to make Mississippi primary trade partner.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution To Request The Mississippi Development Authority To Develop And Improve Trade Relations With Cuba To The Extent Allowed By State Or Federal Law, To Study Future Trade Opportunities Between The State Of Mississippi And Cuba In Order To Make Mississippi The Primary Trade Partner And Make A Report Thereon To The Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC588/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0588.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":934111,"bill_number":"HB1451","title":"Marriage certificates; increase fee for.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 25-7-25 And 25-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Fee That Justice Court Judges And Circuit Court Clerks Charge To Issue A Marriage Certificate; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1451/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1451.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":934124,"bill_number":"HB1435","title":"Remedial education; prohibit funding at postsecondary level of education and require to be provided before high school graduation.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Use Of State Appropriated And Public Funds By Postsecondary Educational Institutions To Provide Remediation; To Require The State Board Of Education To Adopt Rules That Require Upper Middle And High Schools To Evaluate The Academic Aptitude And College Readiness Of Each Student Who Scores Minimal Or Basic On The Grade 8 Assessments Before The Beginning Of Grade 9 And Those Students Who Fail To Receive A Composite Score Of 21 On The Act Administered To Eleventh Graders; To Require Upper Middle And High Schools To Use Test Results To Advise Students Of Any Deficiencies In Academic Disciplines Included On The Grade 8 Summative Assessment And The Grade 11 Act, And To Provide Students Appropriate Evidence-based Remedial Education Courses Of Instruction In Grades 9 And 12 To Be Included As A Requirement For Graduation; To Require The State Board Of Education To Identify The Curriculum In The Program Of Remedial Education Course Instruction, Which Shall Provide For Twelve Courses Of Remediation; To Require The State Board Of Education To Establish The Passing Scores Required To Demonstrate Grade-level Proficiency And Readiness To Perform College-level Work After Administering A Grade 8 Summative Assessment During The 2017-2018 School Term By October 31, 2017; To Prescribe What The State Board Of Education Rules Shall Entail For Districts' Operation Of Remediation Programs; To Amend Section 37-15-38, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions To Create An Additional Exception To The Dual Enrollment Under The Mississippi Works Dual Enrollment-dual Credit Option Provided To Certain Students; To Bring Forward Sections 37-16-3, 37-20-7 And 37-20-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Sections 37-20-3 And 37-20-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1435/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1435.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":934138,"bill_number":"HB1441","title":"CBD oil; revise provisions authorizing.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-136, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Cbd Oil To Be Obtained From A Cbd Oil Preparation Establishment Operated Pursuant To Regulations Adopted By The State Department Of Health; To Provide That Cbd Oil Can Be Obtained Upon Recommendation Of A Physician; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1441/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1441.xml","sponsor":"Joel Bomgar"},
{"bill_id":934152,"bill_number":"HB1456","title":"Vaccinations; authorize exemptions for medical purposes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-23-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Authority For Parents Or Guardians Of School-age Children To Obtain Letters Of Exemption From Vaccinations Or Limiting The Number Of Vaccinations For Medical Reasons In Order For The Child To Attend School; To Provide That In Order To Claim An Exemption From A Required Vaccination For Medical Reasons, The Child's Parent Or Guardian Must Present A Letter From A Physician Stating That The Required Vaccine Is Medically Contraindicated Or Poses A Significant Risk To Or Would Be Injurious To The Health And Well-being Of The Child Or Any Member Of The Child's Household; To Provide That Exemptions From Vaccinations For Medical Reasons Will Be Valid The Duration Of The Child's Attendance In A School District; To Provide That The Opinion Of The Physician Who Signed The Letter Is Final And The School To Which The Letter Is Presented Must Accept The Letter; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1456/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1456.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":934167,"bill_number":"HB1446","title":"Low-speed vehicles and golf carts; authorize use for entire state.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Operation Of Certain Low-speed Vehicles On Public Highways, Roads And Streets On Which The Posted Speed Limit Is 35 Miles Per Hour Or Less; To Provide That Such Vehicles May Be Operated On Such Public Roads And Streets Only By The Holder Of A Valid Driver's License Or Temporary Driver's Permit; To Authorize Counties, Municipalities And The Mississippi Department Of Transportation To Prohibit The Operation Of Such Vehicles Upon Streets Under Their Jurisdiction If Such Prohibition Is In The Interest Of Safety; To Require Such Vehicles To Be Registered With The Department Of Revenue For The Purpose Of The Issuance Of A License Tag; To Specify The Requirements For The Design And Display Of The License Tag; To Authorize The Issuance Of Personalized License Tags For Such Vehicles; To Amend Sections 63-1-7, 63-3-103, 27-19-3, 27-19-43, 27-19-48, 27-19-56, 27-51-5, 63-15-3, 63-17-55, 63-17-155 And 63-21-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Section 27-19-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Annual Highway Privilege Tax; To Repeal Chapter 938, Laws Of 2012, Which Authorizes The City Of Diamondhead, Mississippi, To Allow The Operation Of Low-speed Vehicles And Chapter 909, Laws Of 2013, Which Authorizes The City Of Pass Christian, Mississippi, To Allow The Operation Of Low-speed Vehicles; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1446/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1446.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":934181,"bill_number":"HC48","title":"Florence High School Football Team; commend and congratulate on outstanding season.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Florence High School Eagles Football Team And Head Coach Steve Pruett For Completing An Outstanding Twelve-win Season And Capturing The Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 4a District 6 Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC48/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0048.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":934195,"bill_number":"HB1449","title":"Oil and gas pipelines; clarify those built using eminent domain must be operated as common carriers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 11-27-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Oil Or Gas Pipelines Built, Constructed Or Extended Using Eminent Domain Must Be Operated As Common Carriers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1449/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1449.xml","sponsor":"Gary Staples"},
{"bill_id":934210,"bill_number":"HR13","title":"Lesla Walker Ammons; commend life upon passing.","description":"A Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life And Legacy Of Mrs. Lesla Walker Ammons.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-03","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR13/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0013.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":934225,"bill_number":"HB1436","title":"Juvenile detention centers; clarify length of school year for youth detained in.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-321, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Length Of The Scholastic School Year At Juvenile Detention Centers Shall Be Determined By The Sponsoring Local School District, Which Must Keep School In Session For A Minimum Of 180 Days; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1436/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1436.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":934239,"bill_number":"HB1440","title":"Supreme Court Districts; revise boundaries of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-3-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Mississippi Supreme Court District Boundaries; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1440/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1440.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":934255,"bill_number":"HB1453","title":"Political or politically related emails; prohibit sending to public employees.","description":"An Act To Prohibit A Political Party, Political Committee, Candidate For Public Office Or Advocacy Group From Sending Political Or Politically Related Electronic Mail Or Electronic Communication To A Public Employee; To Bring Forward Section 23-15-871, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prohibits Coercion Of Employee Votes, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1453/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1453.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":934269,"bill_number":"HB1454","title":"Forest acreage tax; delete repeal date on requirement that boards of supervisors levy.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-19-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Repeal Date Of June 30, 2020, On The Provision Of Law That Requires The Boards Of Supervisors Of Counties To Levy The Forest Acreage Tax; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1454/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1454.xml","sponsor":"Ken Morgan"},
{"bill_id":934283,"bill_number":"HB1433","title":"Sales tax, gasoline excise tax and special fuel excise tax on undyed diesel fuel; require statewide election to determine increase in.","description":"An Act To Provide For A Statewide Election For The Purpose Of Determining Whether To Increase The Sales Tax, Gasoline Excise Tax And The Special Fuel Excise Tax On Undyed Diesel Fuel; To Provide That The Increase Shall Be Utilized For Improvements In Infrastructure; To Provide That Passage Of The Referendum Shall Occur If Sixty Percent Of The Qualified Electors Who Vote In The Election Vote In Favor Of The Increase In The Taxes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1433/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1433.xml","sponsor":"Edward Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":934297,"bill_number":"HB1434","title":"Mississippi Board of Animal Health; revise composition of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 69-15-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Composition Of The Mississippi Board Of Animal Health In Relation To Certain Members That Are Appointed By The Governor; To Amend Section 69-15-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Mississippi Board Of Animal Health Shall Meet Quarterly And Not Every Other Month; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1434/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1434.xml","sponsor":"Bill Pigott"},
{"bill_id":934314,"bill_number":"HB1452","title":"Local Privilege Tax law; authorize tax collectors to use electronic signatures and storage in connection with.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 27-17-455, 27-17-475 And 27-17-493, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Tax Collectors Issuing Licenses Under The Local Privilege Tax Law To Use An Electronic Signature And To Issue Duplicates And Store Unused Blank Licenses Electronically; To Bring Forward Section 27-17-453, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires Taxpayers To Submit An Application To The Tax Collector For The Local License, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 27-17-463, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Tax For Licenses Issued For Less Than One Year To Be Pro Rated, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1452/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1452.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":934326,"bill_number":"HB1445","title":"Community and junior colleges; clarify that mid-level funding is in the discretion of the Legislature.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-29-305, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Community And Junior Colleges May Be Funded At Mid-level Funding In The Discretion Of The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1445/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1445.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":934341,"bill_number":"HB1455","title":"School district administrative consolidation; require throughout entire Chickasaw County.","description":"An Act To Provide That In The Chickasaw County, Houston And Okolona School Districts There Shall Be An Administrative Consolidation Into One School District To Be Designated As The Chickasaw County Consolidated School District Effective July 1, 2020; To Provide For The Composition And Selection Of The Board Of Trustees Of The New Chickasaw County Consolidated School District; To Direct The State Board Of Education To Administratively Consolidate Any School District Which Does Not Voluntarily Follow The Consolidation Order; To Abolish The Former School Districts Following The Administrative Consolidation And Provide For The Transfer Of School District Assets And Liabilities; To Provide For Execution Of Teacher And School District Employee Contracts And The Preparation Of A School District Budget In The New School District; To Direct The State Board Of Education To Promulgate Regulations To Implement Such Administrative Consolidation; To Provide A Two-year Waiver From Accountability And State Assessment Requirements For The New Student Population; To Amend Sections 37-7-103 And 37-5-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1455/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1455.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":934357,"bill_number":"HB1437","title":"City of Pascagoula; extend the repeal date on tourism tax authorized to be levied on prepared foods sold at restaurants.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 923, Local And Private Laws Of 2013, As Amended By Chapter 938, Local And Private Laws Of 2015, To Extend From July 1, 2018, To July 1, 2022, The Repeal Date On The Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Pascagoula, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Derived From The Sale Of Prepared Foods By Restaurants In The City And Provides That The City May Utilize The Revenue From The Tax To Implement A Comprehensive Parks And Recreation Master Plan Adopted By The City; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1437/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1437.xml","sponsor":"Charles Busby"},
{"bill_id":934370,"bill_number":"HC49","title":"Joint Rules; amend to create a procedure for issuance of ethnic disparity impact statements.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution To Create New Joint Rule No. 41 To Provide A Procedure For The Issuance Of A Racial And Ethnic Disparity Impact Statement For Every Bill, Concurrent Resolution And Amendment Which Proposes A Change In The Law That Creates A Public Offense.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC49/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0049.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":934384,"bill_number":"HB1442","title":"Contracts for municipal prisoners housed in county jails; require municipalities to pay certain costs for prisoners until indictment.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-1-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Contracts Entered Into By Municipalities And Counties For The Housing Of Municipal Prisoners In County Jails Must Require That Until A Prisoner Is Indicted, The Expenses Associated With The Care Of The Prisoner Shall Be Paid By The Municipality; To Amend Sections 47-1-57 And 47-1-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1442/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1442.xml","sponsor":"Casey Eure"},
{"bill_id":934397,"bill_number":"HB1444","title":"Mississippi Retail Marijuana Code; create for the licensing and regulation of retail marijuana establishments.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Retail Marijuana Code; To Make Certain Declarations Regarding The Powers Of The State And Retail Marijuana And Retail Marijuana Products; To Define Certain Terms; To Provide That The Commissioner Of Revenue Or His Designee Shall Serve As The State Licensing Authority For The Licensing And Regulation Of Retail Marijuana Establishments; To Establish The Marijuana Cash Fund As A Special Fund In The State Treasury, Into Which License Fees Collected Under The Mississippi Retail Marijuana Code Shall Be Deposited; To Authorize Persons To Apply For A License To Operate A Retail Marijuana Establishment Beginning On January 1, 2018; To Designate Certain Areas Of Licenses Premises As Limited Access Areas; To Prescribe The Powers And Duties Of The State Licensing Authority; To Authorize Counties And Municipalities To Prohibit Or Restrict, Or Require A Local License For, The Operation Of Retail Marijuana Establishments; To Prescribe The State License Application And Issuance Process; To Prescribe Certain Reasons For The Denial Of A State License; To List Certain Persons Ineligible For A Retail Marijuana Establishment License; To Establish A Mechanism For Retail Marijuana Businesses To Access Capitol From Out-of-state Investors; To Require Prospective Licensees To Be Entitled To Possession Of The Marijuana Business Premises Before Being Granted A State License; To Authorize The Transfer Of State Licenses; To Prescribe Regulations For Retail Marijuana Establishments; To Establish A Process For The Renewal Of Licenses; To Require Licensees To Disclose All Persons Having A Financial Interest In A Retail Marijuana Establishment; To Define Seven Different Classes Of License Which May Be Issued Under The Retail Marijuana Code; To Establish Certain Requirements For Each Type Of License; To Prescribe License Application Fees; To Authorize The State Licensing Authority To Sanction Licensees For Violations Of The Retail Marijuana Code; To Provide For The Disposition Of Unauthorized Marijuana And Marijuana Products; To Require Licensees To Maintain Certain Records That The State Licensing Authority May Inspect; To Provide That Decisions Of The State Licensing Authority Are Subject To Judicial Review; To Define Certain Unlawful Activities Under The Marijuana Retail Code; To Provide That The Marijuana Retail Code Is Not Applicable To The Lawful Use Of Cbd Oil; To Provide For The Imposition Of Sales Tax On Persons And Businesses Engaged In The Selling Of Retail Marijuana And Retail Marijuana Products; To Amend Sections 41-29-125, 41-29-127, 41-29-136, 41-29-137, 41-29-139, 41-29-141 And 41-29-143, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Section 73-25-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1444/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1444.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":934412,"bill_number":"HB1457","title":"Vaccinations; allow exemption from requirement for school attendance based on religious or philosophical beliefs.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-23-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Child Will Be Exempt From The Requirement To Have Any Specific Vaccination In Order To Attend A School If The Child's Parent Or Guardian Submits To The School A Letter Or Affidavit That Documents Which Required Vaccinations Have Been Given, And Which Vaccinations Have Not Been Given On The Basis That They Are Contrary To His Or Her Philosophical Or Religious Beliefs; To Prescribe The Content To Be Included In The Letter Or Affidavit Submitted To The School District Or School Of Enrollment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1457/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1457.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":934425,"bill_number":"HR12","title":"Miss Lauren Kennedi Ozie Dixon; commend upon being crowned Queen Illinois 2017.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Miss Lauren Kennedi Ozie Dixon On Being Crowned Queen Illinois 2017 At The 116th Annual Ball And Debutante Cotillion Hosted By The Members Of The Original Illinois Club, Inc., And For Her Many Impressive Accomplishments.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-03","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR12/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0012.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":934440,"bill_number":"HR14","title":"House Rules; create new rule that provides a procedure for a racial and ethnic impact statement.","description":"A Resolution To Create New House Rule No. 104c To Provide A Procedure For Issuance Of Racial And Ethnic Impact Statements That Examine How Proposed Legislation Will Affect Certain Populations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR14/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0014.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":934455,"bill_number":"HR15","title":"Mrs. Dianne C. Hackett; commemorate life and mourn loss upon her passing.","description":"A Resolution Commemorating The Life, Legacy And Service Of Mrs. Dianne Cockerham Hackett And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To Her Family And Friends Upon Her Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR15/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0015.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":934468,"bill_number":"HB1432","title":"State Auditor; remove requirement to submit annual report on the expenditure of classroom supply funds by school districts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-9-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Provision Requiring The State Auditor To Submit An Annual Report On The Expenditure Of Classroom Supply Funds By School Districts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1432/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1432.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":934482,"bill_number":"HB1438","title":"City of Pascagoula; extend repeal date on hotel/motel tax; authorize election on continuance of if protested.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 1005, Local And Private Laws Of 2004, As Last Amended By Chapter 912, Local And Private Laws Of 2014, To Extend The Repeal Date From July 1, 2017, To July 1, 2021, On The Provision Of Law Authorizing The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Pascagoula, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Derived From Hotel, Motel And Bed-and-breakfast Room Rentals In The City; To Require That Within 60 Days After The Effective Date Of This Act The Governing Authorities Of The City Shall Adopt A Resolution Declaring Their Intention To Continue The Tax And Publish The Resolution In A Newspaper Published In The County; To Provide That If 20% Or 1,500, Whichever Is Less, Of The Qualified Electors Of The City File A Petition Protesting The Tax, The Governing Authorities Shall Call An Election Regarding The Continuance Of The Tax; To Provide That If A Majority Of The Qualified Electors Voting At The Election Vote Against Continuing The Tax, The Tax Shall Be Discontinued; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1438/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1438.xml","sponsor":"Charles Busby"},
{"bill_id":934497,"bill_number":"HB1450","title":"Income tax return preparers; require to register with Department of Revenue and allow department to investigate.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-87, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Income Tax Return Preparers Must Register With The Department Of Revenue; To Provide That Certain Preparers Must Furnish The Department With Proof Of Errors And Omissions Insurance Coverage Or Surety; To Provide That The Department May Investigate The Actions Of Any Income Tax Return Preparer Doing Business In This State; To Provide That The Department May Bar Or Suspend An Income Tax Return Preparer From Filing Returns With The Department For Good Cause; To Provide A Civil Penalty For Persons Failing To Use Their Irs Preparer Tax Identification Number; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1450/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1450.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":934511,"bill_number":"HB1447","title":"Alcoholic beverages; revise definition of \"qualified resort area\" under the Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"qualified Resort Area\" Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; To Authorize Certain Counties In Which Certain Land Is Located That Falls Within Such Definition To Specify The Hours Of Operation Of Facilities That Offer Alcoholic Beverages For Sale, To Specify The Percentage Of Revenue That Facilities That Offer Alcoholic Beverages For Sale Must Derive From The Preparation, Cooking And Serving Of Meals And Not From The Sale Of Beverages And To Designate The Areas In Which Facilities That Offer Alcoholic Beverages For Sale May Be Located; To Provide That The Department Of Revenue May Not Approve An Area As A Qualified Resort Area After July 1, 2017, If Any Portion Of Such Proposed Area Is Located Within A Certain Distance Of Convents Or Monasteries Located In Certain Counties; To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration To Acquire And Provide Suitable And Adequate Quarters For The Department Of Revenue - Senatobia District Office, Which Shall Be Located In The Incorporated Limits Of Senatobia, Tate County, Mississippi; To Provide That When Such Property Is Acquired, The Senatobia District Office, Presently Located In Hernando, Desoto County, Mississippi, As Of January 1, 2017, Shall Be Reestablished And Relocated To Senatobia; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Vetoed","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1447/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1447.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":934525,"bill_number":"HB1448","title":"Local option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; revise certain provisions regard leisure and recreation districts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"municipality\" To Include The Cities Of Natchez, Vicksburg And Ridgeland, Mississippi, Under The Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of Certain Municipalities To Establish Leisure And Recreation Districts Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1448/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1448.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":934537,"bill_number":"HB1443","title":"MS Retail Marijuana Code; create for the licensing and regulation of retail marijuana establishments.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Retail Marijuana Code; To Make Certain Declarations Regarding The Powers Of The State And Retail Marijuana And Retail Marijuana Products; To Define Certain Terms; To Provide That The Commissioner Of Revenue Or His Designee Shall Serve As The State Licensing Authority For The Licensing And Regulation Of Retail Marijuana Establishments; To Establish The Marijuana Cash Fund As A Special Fund In The State Treasury, Into Which License Fees Collected Under The Mississippi Retail Marijuana Code Shall Be Deposited; To Authorize Persons To Apply For A License To Operate A Retail Marijuana Establishment Beginning On January 1, 2018; To Designate Certain Areas Of Licenses Premises As Limited Access Areas; To Prescribe The Powers And Duties Of The State Licensing Authority; To Authorize Counties And Municipalities To Prohibit Or Restrict, Or Require A Local License For, The Operation Of Retail Marijuana Establishments; To Prescribe The State License Application And Issuance Process; To Prescribe Certain Reasons For The Denial Of A State License; To List Certain Persons Ineligible For A Retail Marijuana Establishment License; To Establish A Mechanism For Retail Marijuana Businesses To Access Capitol From Out-of-state Investors; To Require Prospective Licensees To Be Entitled To Possession Of The Marijuana Business Premises Before Being Granted A State License; To Authorize The Transfer Of State Licenses; To Prescribe Regulations For Retail Marijuana Establishments; To Establish A Process For The Renewal Of Licenses; To Require Licensees To Disclose All Persons Having A Financial Interest In A Retail Marijuana Establishment; To Define Seven Different Classes Of License Which May Be Issued Under The Retail Marijuana Code; To Establish Certain Requirements For Each Type Of License; To Prescribe License Application Fees; To Authorize The State Licensing Authority To Sanction Licensees For Violations Of The Retail Marijuana Code; To Provide For The Disposition Of Unauthorized Marijuana And Marijuana Products; To Require Licensees To Maintain Certain Records That The State Licensing Authority May Inspect; To Provide That Decisions Of The State Licensing Authority Are Subject To Judicial Review; To Define Certain Unlawful Activities Under The Marijuana Retail Code; To Provide That The Marijuana Retail Code Is Not Applicable To The Lawful Use Of Cbd Oil; To Provide For The Imposition Of Sales Tax On Persons And Businesses Engaged In The Selling Of Retail Marijuana And Retail Marijuana Products; To Amend Sections 41-29-125, 41-29-127, 41-29-136, 41-29-137, 41-29-139, 41-29-141 And 41-29-143, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Section 73-25-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1443/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1443.xml","sponsor":"Edward Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":934550,"bill_number":"HB1439","title":"School attendance; authorize exemption from vaccination for conscientious beliefs.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-23-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Parents Or Guardians Of School-age Children To Obtain Certificates Of Exemption From Vaccinations For Conscientious Beliefs In Order For The Child To Attend School; To Provide That In Order To Obtain The Exemption, The Child's Parent Or Guardian Must Complete An Affidavit On An Exemption Form Provided By The State Department Of Health; To Provide That The Exemption Form Must Contain A Statement Indicating That The Parent Or Guardian Understands The Benefits And Risks Of Vaccinations And The Benefits And Risks Of Not Being Vaccinated, And Must Contain A Section Where The Parent Or Guardian Can List The Specific Vaccination Or Vaccinations For Which The Exemption Applies; To Provide That The Exemption Will Be Valid For One Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-01-31","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1439/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1439.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":935724,"bill_number":"SC589","title":"Commend JSU Music Professor Dr. Johnny Anthony for outstanding contributions to the field of music.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing Dr. Johnny Anthony, Associate Professor Emeritus Of Music At Jackson State University, For His Outstanding Contributions To The Field Of Music And For His Dedication And Commitment To The Town Of Walls And Desoto County.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC589/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0589.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":936009,"bill_number":"HC50","title":"Great Wall between United States and Mexico; urge the State of Mississippi to donate One Million Dollars to help erect.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Urging The State Of Mississippi To Donate One Million Dollars To Help Build The \"great Wall\" Dividing The United States And Mexico.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC50/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0050.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Holland"},
{"bill_id":936430,"bill_number":"SB2920","title":"City of Vicksburg; authorize contributions of funds and in-kind maintenance services to Beulah Cemetery.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Vicksburg, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To And Provide In-kind Services For Maintenance To The Beulah Cemetery; To Provide That Community Service Or Inmate Labor May Be Used For Such Maintenance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2920/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2920.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":936443,"bill_number":"SB2936","title":"Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds to assist Delta Blues Museum's installation of permanent exhibits.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Acquisition, Storage And Relocation Of Artifacts And The Design, Fabrication And Installation Of Permanent Exhibits, Including The Development Of All Associated Films And Interactive Components, For The Delta Blues Museum In Clarksdale, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2936/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2936.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":936455,"bill_number":"SB2931","title":"Bonds; authorize the issuance of to assist in the construction of a passenger train depot in Marks, MS.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Quitman County, Mississippi, In The Construction, Furnishing And Equipping Of The Passenger Train Depot In Marks, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2931/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2931.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":936469,"bill_number":"SB2921","title":"City of Vicksburg; authorize contributions to the Read by Third Grade, a Tutorial Program for At-Risk Students.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Vicksburg, Mississippi, To Contribute To The Read By Third Grade, A Tutorial Program For At-risk Students; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2921/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2921.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":936486,"bill_number":"SB2930","title":"Sales tax on admissions; exempt certain events sponsored by municipalities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-22, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Any Admissions Charged At Certain Events, Activities Or Entertainments Held On Property Controlled By A Municipality, Or An Agency Thereof, Which Are Created And Sponsored By The Municipality Or An Agency Thereof; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2930/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2930.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":936499,"bill_number":"SB2939","title":"Fee-in-lieu of ad valorem taxes; authorize for projects totaling over $60,000,000.00.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-31-104, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That County Boards Of Supervisors And Municipal Authorities May Enter Into Fee-in-lieu Of Ad Valorem Taxes Agreements For Projects Totaling Over $60,000,000.00; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2017-03-25","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2017-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2939/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2939.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":936518,"bill_number":"SB2925","title":"City of Clarksdale; Clarksdale Public Utilities Comm. may be abolished by majority vote of electors voting at a special election.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Clarksdale Public Utilities Commission To Be Abolished By A Majority Vote Of The Qualified Electors Voting At A Special Election Called By The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Clarksdale, Mississippi; To Provide That If A Majority Of The Qualified Electors Vote To Abolish The Commission, Such Commission Shall Be Abolished 30 Days After The Election Is Certified And The Governing Authorities Shall Assume Control And Operation Of The City's Utilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2925/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2925.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":936530,"bill_number":"SB2926","title":"Harrison County; authorize annual contributions to the Feed My Sheep program.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Harrison County, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To The Feed My Sheep Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2926/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2926.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":936546,"bill_number":"SB2929","title":"Commercial air service; authorize incentive for certain expenditures made to increase service at commercial service airports.","description":"An Act To Provide An Income Tax Credit, Insurance Premium Tax Credit And Gaming Gross Revenue License Fee Credit For Entities That Incur Certain Costs For The Purpose Of Aiding In Increasing Commercial Air Service At Commercial Service Airports In This State; To Provide For The Amount Of The Credit; To Provide That The Maximum Aggregate Amount Of The Credits That May Be Claimed By All Entities In Any One State Fiscal Year Shall Not Exceed $2,500,000.00; To Amend Section 27-15-129, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Investments That May Reduce A Taxpayer's Insurance Premium Tax Liability Under Such Section Shall Not Include Any Expenditure For Which A Credit May Be Claimed Under This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2929/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2929.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":936561,"bill_number":"SB2933","title":"Income tax; authorize a credit for expenses incurred by a taxpayer for care of individuals who are 65 or older.","description":"An Act To Authorize An Income Tax Credit To Taxpayers For Certain Expenses Incurred In Providing Care For Spouse, Parent, Stepparent Of The Taxpayer Or Other Relative Of The Taxpayer Within The First Degree Who Is 65 Years Of Age Or Older And Who Has Been Certified By A Licensed Physician As Being An Individual With Long-term Care Needs For A Period Which Is At Least 180 Days; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2933/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2933.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":936578,"bill_number":"SB2923","title":"City of Vicksburg; authorize contributions to the Storehouse Community Food Pantry.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Vicksburg, Mississippi, To Contribute To The Storehouse Community Food Pantry; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2923/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2923.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":936590,"bill_number":"SB2919","title":"Lauderdale County; extend repeal date on the Lauderdale County Tourism Commission.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 991, Local And Private Laws Of 1997, As Last Amended By Chapter 929, Local And Private Laws Of 2014, To Extend The Date Of Repeal To October 1, 2021, On The Law That Establishes The Lauderdale County Tourism Commission; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2919/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2919.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":936610,"bill_number":"SB2922","title":"Motor vehicle ad valorem tax credit; authorize for owners of motorcycles.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 27-51-101, 27-51-103, 27-51-105 And 27-51-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Owners Of Motorcycles To Receive The Motor Vehicle Ad Valorem Tax Credit; To Amend Section 27-65-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Lower The Sales Tax Rate To Five Percent On Motorcycles That Can Be Legally Operated On The Public Highways Of This State And Are Subject To The Road And Bridge Privilege Tax If Operated On The Public Highways Of This State; To Amend Sections 27-65-75 And 27-67-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Revenue From The Sales And Use Tax Collected From The Sale Of Motorcycles That Can Be Legally Operated On The Public Highways Of This State And That Are Subject To The Road And Bridge Privilege Tax If Operated On The Public Highways Of This State, Shall Be Deposited, After Diversion, Into The Motor Vehicle Ad Valorem Tax Reduction Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2922/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2922.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":936623,"bill_number":"SB2937","title":"Sales tax; exempt sales to Head Start programs.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Sales Of Tangible Personal Property Or Service To Head Start Programs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2937/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2937.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":936641,"bill_number":"SB2918","title":"Lee County; authorize a youth court referee to assist the county court.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Lee County, Mississippi, To Establish The Position Of Lee County Youth Court Referee; To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of Certain Municipalities In Lee County To Supplement The Salaries Of The Lee County Youth Court Referee And Staff Of The Lee County Youth Court Or The Lee County Juvenile Detention Center; To Provide That The Lee County Judge Shall Appoint The Youth Court Referee And That The Board Of Supervisors Of The County Shall Set The Salary Of The Youth Court Referee; To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors To Create A Staff Position To Aid The Youth Court; To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors To Execute Any Contracts, Interlocal Agreements Or Other Instruments, And Take Any Other Action Necessary Or Convenient To Carry Out The Purposes Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2918/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2918.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":936657,"bill_number":"SB2927","title":"City of Horn Lake; extend the repeal date on the tax on hotel and motel room rentals.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 922, Local And Private Laws Of 2013 To Extend Until July 1, 2021, The Repeal Date On The Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Horn Lake, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax Upon Hotel And Motel Room Rentals, Which Must Be Used To Promote The City's Tourism And Economic Development; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2927/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2927.xml","sponsor":"Chris Massey"},
{"bill_id":936673,"bill_number":"SB2940","title":"Income tax; authorize a credit for employers who pay the cost of a qualified wellness program.","description":"An Act To Provide An Income Tax Credit To Employers Who Pay Costs In Connection With A Qualified Wellness Program In The Amount Of 50% Of The Costs Paid In Connection With The Qualified Wellness Program; To Limit The Amount Of The Credit That An Employer May Claim In Any One Taxable Year; To Provide That The Aggregate Amount Of Tax Credits That May Be Awarded Under This Act In Any One Calendar Year Shall Not Exceed $1,000,000.00; To Provide The Components That A Wellness Program Must Have To Qualify For The Credit; To Provide That If The Amount Of The Allowable Credit Exceeds The Income Tax Liability Of The Employer In A Taxable Year, The Amount Of The Excess Shall Not Be Refundable Or Carried Forward To Any Other Taxable Year; To Require The State Department Of Health, Office Of Preventative Health, To Certify Employers' Eligibility For The Credit; To Provide That $30,000.00 Shall Be Appropriated Annually To The Department Of Health/office Of Preventive Health To Assist In The Discharge Of The Office's Duties Under This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2940/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2940.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":936689,"bill_number":"SB2932","title":"Ad valorem tax on inventory tax; exempt certain small businesses from.","description":"An Act To Phase In An Ad Valorem Tax Exemption On All Commodities, Products, Goods, Wares And Merchandise Held For Resale By Any Small Business With Annual Net Revenue Of Less Than $2,000,000.00; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2932/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2932.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":936708,"bill_number":"SB2938","title":"Historic property tax credit; expand the type of single family dwelling that are eligible for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-22.31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Language That Excludes Certain Single Family Dwellings From The Definition Of The Term \"eligible Property\" In The Law That Authorizes An Income Tax Credit For Costs And Expensed Incurred In Rehabilitation Of Certain Historic Structures; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2938/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2938.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":936722,"bill_number":"SB2935","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance of to assist Marks, MS in the construction of a building to house a community center and its city hall.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Marks, Mississippi, In The Construction, Furnishing And Equipping Of A New Building To House A Community Center And The Marks City Hall; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2935/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2935.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":936739,"bill_number":"SB2928","title":"Appropriation from BP Settlement funds FY 2018; MDA provide matching funds for Mississippi Sound Family Destination Development.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Development Authority From Bp Settlement Funds For The Purpose Of Providing Matching Funds To Parc Foundation Inc., For The Development Of The Mississippi Sound Family Destination Development Celebrating The Life And Culture Of The Mississippi Sound, For Fiscal Year 2018; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2928/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2928.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":936754,"bill_number":"SB2924","title":"City of Bay Springs; increase amount that may be expended on BayFest Celebration and extend repeal date.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 936, Local And Private Laws Of 2011, As Amended By Chapter 904, Local And Private Laws Of 2014, To Increase To $50,000.00 The Amount That The City Of Bay Springs, Mississippi, May Expend Annually From Its General Fund To Promote And Effectuate The City's Annual Bayfest Celebration; To Extend Until July 1, 2021, The Repeal Date On Such Provision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2924/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2924.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":936769,"bill_number":"SB2934","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist in the repair and renovation of the historic Rodney Presbyterian Church.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Rodney Foundation, Inc., In Paying Costs Associated With The Repair And Renovation Of The Historic Rodney Presbyterian Church In The Rodney Center Historic District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2934/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2934.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":937530,"bill_number":"HB1458","title":"Coahoma County; authorize extension of the lease of healthcare-related facilities on county property.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Coahoma County, Mississippi, To Execute The Extension Of The Lease With Clarksdale Hma, Inc., And Health Management Associates For Healthcare-related Facilities On County-owned Real Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1458/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1458.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":940391,"bill_number":"HB1459","title":"Coahoma County; authorize extension of the lease of healthcare-related facilities on county property.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Coahoma County, Mississippi, To Execute The Extension Of The Lease With Clarksdale Hma, Inc., And Health Management Associates For Healthcare-related Facilities On County-owned Real Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1459/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1459.xml","sponsor":"Cedric Burnett"},
{"bill_id":940817,"bill_number":"SC590","title":"Congratulating Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., on the occasion of \"2017 AKA Day\" at the Mississippi State Capitol.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Congratulating Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, On The Occasion Of Its Policy Impact \"2017 Aka Day\" At The Mississippi State Capitol To Promote Advocacy And Take Action For Civil Rights, Social Justice And Educational Enrichment Initiatives.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC590/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0590.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":941894,"bill_number":"HR16","title":"Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; commend legacy upon 2017 Mississippi District Conference.","description":"A Resolution Commending Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., On The Occasion Of Its 2017 Mississippi District Conference To Be Held February 3 Through 5, 2017, At The Jackson Marriott Hotel.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-03","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR16/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0016.xml","sponsor":"Willie Perkins"},
{"bill_id":941961,"bill_number":"SB2942","title":"Coahoma County; authorize extension of the lease of healthcare-related facilities on county property.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Coahoma County, Mississippi, To Execute The Extension Of The Lease With Clarksdale Hma, Inc., And Health Management Associates For Healthcare-related Facilities On County-owned Real Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2942/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2942.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":942032,"bill_number":"SB2941","title":"Town of Byhalia; reenact hotel and motel tax and extend repeal date until July 1, 2021.","description":"An Act To Reenact And Amend Chapter 944, Local And Private Laws Of 2010, As Amended By Chapter 949, Local And Private Laws Of 2012, To Extend Until July 1, 2021, The Repeal On The Law That Authorizes The Town Of Byhalia, Mississippi, To Impose A Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Room Rentals For Hotels Or Motels In The Town; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2941/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2941.xml","sponsor":"Bill Stone"},
{"bill_id":942103,"bill_number":"SB2943","title":"Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Master Plan Act; create to provide certain incentive for certain health care facilities.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Master Plan Act; To Authorize The Mississippi Development Authority (mda) To Certify A Health Care Industry Zone Master Plan Community If Certain Requirements Are Met; To Provide That Municipalities Or Counties That Have Health Care Master Plans Meeting The Requirements Of This Act May Acquire, Own And Lease Projects For The Purpose Of Targeting The Health Care And Life Science Industry; To Authorize Municipalities To Issue Bonds For The Purposes Of Defraying The Cost Of Acquiring Or Constructing Buildings For Such Projects Or Acquiring Land For Such Projects; To Create The Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Master Plan Fund; To Provide That The Purpose Of The Fund Is To Assist In Maximizing Health Care Industry Zone Master Plan Economic Development Opportunities Related To Any New Or Expanded Health Care Or Life Science Related Business Or Industry; To Provide That Money In The Fund Shall Be Used By The Mississippi Development Authority To Make Grants To Local Economic Development Entities To Assist Any New Or Expanding Health Care Or Life Science Related Business Or Industry That Meets The Criteria Provided In This Section When The Assistance Aids The Consummation Of A Project Within A Health Care Industry Zone Master Plan Community; To Create The Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Master Plan Revolving Loan Fund; To Provide That Money In The Fund Shall Be Disbursed By The Mississippi Development Authority As Loans To Qualified Health Care Facilities Or Businesses Located In A Health Care Industry Zone Master Plan Community By The Mississippi Development Authority For Costs Associated With Architectural Services, Engineering Services, Project Management Services, And Other Pre-construction And Post-construction Expenses And Construction Costs For Public, Private, For-profit And Nonprofit Entities To Initiate New Ventures Or Expand Existing Ventures; To Provide That To Be Eligible For A Loan Under This Section, The Mississippi Development Authority Must Certify That The Qualified Health Care Facility Or Business For Which The Loan Is Sought Will Create A Minimum Of 25 New Full-time Jobs And/or Have $10,000,000.00 Of Capital Investment; To Create The Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Master Plan Job Training Grant Fund; To Provide That The Money In The Fund Shall Be Used For The Purpose Of Making Job Training Grants To Community And Junior Colleges, Public Universities And Local Workforce Investment Areas To Pay A Portion Of The Costs Of Providing Training Or Retraining For Employees Of Qualified Health Care Industry Facilities Or Businesses Locating In A Community That Has A Certified Health Care Zone Master Plan; To Provide That The Mississippi Development Authority Shall Administer The Fund; To Provide That The Fund Shall Be Funded By A Diversion Of Sales Tax Revenue; To Provide For The Amount Of The Grants; To Create The Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Master Plan Advantage Jobs Fund; To Provide That The Money In The Fund Shall Be Used By The Mississippi Development Authority For The Purpose Of Making The Incentive Payments To Qualified Health Care Facilities Or Businesses; To Provide That A Qualified Health Care Facility Or Business That Provides An Average Annual Salary, Excluding Benefits Which Are Not Subject To Mississippi Income Taxes, Of At Least 100% Of The Most Recently Published State Average Annual Wage Or The Most Recently Published Average Annual Wage Of The County In Which The Qualified Health Care Facility Or Business Is Located As Determined By The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security, Whichever Is The Lesser, And Creates At Least 25 New Direct Jobs, Is Eligible For Incentive Payments; To Provide That The Fund Shall Be Funded By A Diversion Of The Withholding Tax Payments Made By The Qualified Health Care Facility Or Business; To Provide The Amount Of The Incentive Payments; To Provide For An Income Tax And Insurance Premium Tax Credit For Taxpayers That Pay A Qualified Community Development Entity For Qualified Equity Investments In A Certified Health Care Zone Master Plan Community; To Provide That The Amount Of The Credit Shall Be Equal To A Certain Percentage Of The Adjusted Purchase Price Paid To The Qualified Community Development Entity For The Qualified Equity Investment; To Provide That The Maximum Aggregate Amount Of The Credits That May Be Allocated To All Taxpayers In Any One State Fiscal Year Shall Not Exceed $5,000,000.00 And That The Credits Shall Be Allocated By The Mississippi Development Authority; To Provide For The Recapture Of All Or A Portion Of The Credit Under Certain Circumstances; To Amend Section 27-15-129, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Investments That May Reduce A Taxpayer's Insurance Premium Tax Liability Under Such Section Shall Not Include Any Investment For Which Such A Credit Is Allocated Under This Act; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds In The Amount Of $5,000,000.00 To Provide Funds For The Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Master Plan Fund; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds In The Amount Of $5,000,000.00 To Provide Funds For The Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Master Plan Revolving Loan Fund; To Amend Sections 19-9-5, 27-7-312, 21-33-303 And 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2943/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2943.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":943221,"bill_number":"SC591","title":"Recognize the dedication of the St. Paul Church of God in Christ Historical Marker and Museum in Lexington, Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Dedication Of The St. Paul Church Of God In Christ Historical Marker And Museum In Lexington, Mississippi, And The Spiritual Legacy Of This Structure.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC591/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0591.xml","sponsor":"David Jordan"},
{"bill_id":943358,"bill_number":"HB1460","title":"City of Fulton; authorize expansion of water and gas services provided by.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Fulton, Mississippi, To Expand Its Water And Gas Distribution Systems Within A Certain Distance Outside The Corporate Limits Of The City Of Fulton; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1460/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1460.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":943496,"bill_number":"HC52","title":"\"National Wear Red Day\"; acknowledge observance of on February 3, 2017, in Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Contributions Of The American Heart Association's Go Red For Women Movement And The Importance Of The Ongoing Fight Against Heart Disease And Stroke And Acknowledging Friday, February 3, 2017, As Observance Of National Wear Red Day In The State Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC52/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0052.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":943634,"bill_number":"SC592","title":"Recognize career of Clinton Public School District Superintendent Dr. Phil Burchfield on occasion of his retirement.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Recognition Of The Mississippi Legislature For 42 Years Of Dedicated And Professional Education Service By Clinton Public School District Superintendent Dr. Phil Burchfield On The Occasion Of His Retirement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC592/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0592.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":943770,"bill_number":"HC51","title":"Command Sergeant Major Lawrence \"Rabbit\" Kennedy; commend distinguished 35-year career in United States Army.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending Army Command Sergeant Major Lawrence \"rabbit\" Kennedy And Extending Gratitude For His Many Years Of Distinguished Service To His Country.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC51/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0051.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":943910,"bill_number":"HB1461","title":"Itawamba County; authorize increased compensation for members of its port commission.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 1000, Local And Private Laws Of 1975, As Amended By Chapter 846, Local And Private Laws Of 1982, As Amended By Chapter 937, Local And Private Laws Of 1984, As Amended By Chapter 811, Local And Private Laws Of 1992, To Authorize The Itawamba County Port Commission To Increase Compensation For Its Members; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1461/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1461.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":944046,"bill_number":"HB1462","title":"Jackson County; authorize contributions to various organizations.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Jackson County, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To Home Of Grace, The Mary C. O'keefe Cultural Center Of Arts And Education And Pascagoula River Audubon Center; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1462/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1462.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":944182,"bill_number":"HR17","title":"American Economic Recovery Program; urge Congress to enact.","description":"A Resolution Urging Congress To Immediately Enact The \"american Economic Recovery\" Program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR17/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0017.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":944185,"bill_number":"SC593","title":"Paying tribute to the memory of former Mississippi Representative \"Brother\" Roy Andrew Dabbs of Meridian.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Paying Tribute To The Memory Of Former Mississippi Representative \"brother\" Roy Andrew Dabbs Of Meridian, Mississippi, And Extending The Condolences Of The Legislature To His Bereaved Family.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC593/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0593.xml","sponsor":"Videt Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":945066,"bill_number":"SB2944","title":"Sales tax; \"Installation charge\" does not include charges made when primary activity is construction or repair of buildings.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make It Clear That The Term \"installation Charges\" Under The Sales Tax Law Does Not Include Charges For Application Of Tangible Personal Property During Construction Work Or Carpentry When The Principal Activity Of Such Work Is The Erection Of Or Repairs To Buildings Or Other Structures; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2017-03-25","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2017-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2944/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2944.xml","sponsor":"Chris Massey"},
{"bill_id":945147,"bill_number":"SB2948","title":"City of Booneville; authorize a tax on restaurants, hotels and motels to promote tourism, parks and recreation.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Booneville, Mississippi, To Levy An Additional Sales Tax Of Not More Than 2% Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Hotels And Motels Derived From Room Rentals And Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Restaurants For The Purpose Of Providing Funds To Promote Tourism, Parks And Recreation In The City; To Provide For An Election To Be Held On June 6, 2017, On Whether Such Tax May Be Levied; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2948/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2948.xml","sponsor":"J.P. Wilemon"},
{"bill_id":945225,"bill_number":"SB2949","title":"City of Southaven; extend repeal date on prepared food and beverage tax; authorize election on continuance of if protested.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 955, Local And Private Laws Of 2011, As Amended By Chapter 918, Local And Private Laws Of 2014, To Extend The Repeal Date On The Law That Authorizes The City Of Southaven, Mississippi, To Impose A Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Beverages And Prepared Food At Restaurants Within The City; To Require That Within 60 Days After The Effective Date Of This Act The Governing Authorities Of The City Shall Adopt A Resolution Declaring Their Intention To Continue The Tax And Publish The Resolution In A Newspaper Published In The County; To Provide That If 20% Or 1,500, Whichever Is Less, Of The Qualified Electors Of The City File A Petition Protesting The Tax, The Governing Authorities Shall Call An Election Regarding The Continuance Of The Tax; To Provide That If A Majority Of The Qualified Electors Voting At The Election Vote Against Continuing The Tax, The Tax Shall Be Discontinued; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2949/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2949.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":945308,"bill_number":"SB2945","title":"Bonds; authorize general obligation bonds to repair and renovate the Freedom House in Canton.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Purpose Of Furnishing, Equipping, Repairing And Renovating The Freedom House In Canton, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2945/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2945.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":945392,"bill_number":"SB2946","title":"Bonds; authorize for the Tammy Wynette Legacy Park Center.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For Building, Equipping And Furnishing Facilities At The Tammy Wynette Legacy Park Center In Tremont, Mississippi, And To Provide Funds For The Purchase Of Additional Land For The Center; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2946/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2946.xml","sponsor":"J.P. Wilemon"},
{"bill_id":945472,"bill_number":"SB2947","title":"Income tax; authorize credit for expenditures for participation of a child in a private elementary or high school program.","description":"An Act To Authorize An Income Tax Credit In The Amount Of The Unreimbursed Educational Expenditures Made By A Taxpayer In Connection With Enrollment, Attendance, Or Participation Of The Taxpayer's Dependent Child In A Private Elementary Or High School Education Program Or Homeschooling In Mississippi; To Provide That The Amount Of Such Credit Shall Not Exceed An Amount Equal To The State Share Of The Adequate Education Program Payments For Each Student In Average Daily Attendance At The School District In Which The Dependent Child Resides; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2947/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2947.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":947898,"bill_number":"SC595","title":"Recognize Mississippi Industries for the Blind and Executive Director Michael Chew.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing Mississippi Industries For The Blind For 75 Years Of Service To The State Of Mississippi And Commending Executive Director Michael Chew.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC595/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0595.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":948104,"bill_number":"SC594","title":"Recognize Business and Civic Leadership of Harry Walker, President of Business and Community Relations for Trustmark.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Business And Civic Leadership Of Harry Moore Walker On The Occasion Of His Retirement As President Of Mississippi Business And Community Relations For Trustmark Bank.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC594/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0594.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":948312,"bill_number":"HC53","title":"University of Southern Mississippi Symphony Orchestra; recognize international members and contributions to Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The University Of Southern Mississippi Symphony Orchestra For Its Inclusion Of Outstanding International Musicians And Recognizing The Orchestra's Positive Impact On Our State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC53/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0053.xml","sponsor":"Toby Barker"},
{"bill_id":949042,"bill_number":"HB1468","title":"City of Vicksburg; authorize to establish a of leisure and recreation district.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Vicksburg, Mississippi, To Establish A Leisure And Recreation District, Which Is Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; To Provide That The District Shall Be Within The Historic Downtown District And Main Street District Of The City; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1468/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1468.xml","sponsor":"Alex Monsour"},
{"bill_id":949082,"bill_number":"SC597","title":"Commend Northwest Rankin High School \"Cougars\" Girls Soccer Team for winning first State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Northwest Rankin High School \"cougars\" Girls Soccer Team And Coach Dean Joseph For Winning Their First Mhsaa Class 6a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC597/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0597.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":949120,"bill_number":"HB1469","title":"City of Pascagoula; extend the repeal date on the tourism tax levied on hotels/motels.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 1005, Local And Private Laws Of 2004, As Amended By Chapter 923, Local And Private Laws Of 2008, As Amended By Chapter 915, Local And Private Laws Of 2011, As Last Amended By Chapter 912, Local And Private Laws Of 2014, To Extend The Repeal Date From July 1, 2017, To July 1, 2021, On The Provision Of Law Authorizing The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Pascagoula, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Derived From Hotel, Motel And Bed-and-breakfast Room Rentals In The City; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1469/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1469.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":949160,"bill_number":"HB1472","title":"City of Pascagoula; extend the repeal date on tourism tax levied on prepared foods sold at restaurants.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 923, Local And Private Laws Of 2013, As Amended By Chapter 938, Local And Private Laws Of 2015, To Extend From July 1, 2018, To July 1, 2022, The Repeal Date On The Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Pascagoula, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Derived From The Sale Of Prepared Foods By Restaurants In The City And Provides That The City May Utilize The Revenue From The Tax To Implement A Comprehensive Parks And Recreation Master Plan Adopted By The City; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1472/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1472.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":949200,"bill_number":"HC54","title":"Jerry O'Keefe; commend his life and service upon his passing.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Mourning The Loss And Saluting The Heroic Service Of World War Ii Ace Fighter Pilot And Former Biloxi Mayor, Businessman And State Representative Jeremiah Joseph \"jerry\" O'keefe, Iii.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC54/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0054.xml","sponsor":"Randall Patterson"},
{"bill_id":949238,"bill_number":"HB1467","title":"City of Vicksburg; authorize to contribute funds and in-kind maintenance services to Beulah Cemetery.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Vicksburg, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To And Provide In-kind Services For Maintenance To The Beulah Cemetery; To Provide That Community Service Or Inmate Labor May Be Used For Such Maintenance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1467/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1467.xml","sponsor":"Alex Monsour"},
{"bill_id":949277,"bill_number":"SC598","title":"Recognize U.S. Navy Commander (Retd.) Randy Reeves as President of Natl Assn of State Directors of Veterans Affairs (NASVA).","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing U.s. Navy Commander (retired) Randy Reeves, Executive Director Of The State Veterans Affairs Board, Upon His Election As President Of The National Association Of State Directors Of Veterans Affairs (nasdva).","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC598/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0598.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":949318,"bill_number":"HB1463","title":"Lee county; authorize to construct or acquire a county jail anywhere in the county.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Lee County, Mississippi, To Construct Or Acquire A County Jail Anywhere Within The County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1463/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1463.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":949358,"bill_number":"HR18","title":"Laura Lee Lewis; congratulate upon being named Miss Mississippi 2016.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Miss Laura Lee Lewis, Miss Mississippi 2016, Upon Winning The Coveted Crown And Express Deepest Wishes For Continued Success In All Of Her Future Endeavors.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR18/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0018.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":949396,"bill_number":"HB1471","title":"Jackson County and the City of Pascagoula; extend repealer on LaPointe-Krebs Foundation, Inc.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 904, Local And Private Laws Of 2011, As Amended By Chapter 914, Local And Private Laws Of 2014, To Extend The Repealer From July 1, 2017, To July 1, 2021, On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Board Of Supervisors Of Jackson County, Mississippi, To Join With The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Pascagoula, Mississippi, To Create The Lapointe-krebs Foundation, Inc., For The Preservation, Maintenance, Upkeep And Operation Of The Lapointe-krebs House; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1471/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1471.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":949437,"bill_number":"HC55","title":"Mr. Paul Johnson; commend upon induction into Mississippi Tennis Hall of Fame.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Coach Paul Johnson Upon His Induction Into The Mississippi Tennis Hall Of Fame On January 14, 2017.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC55/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0055.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":949475,"bill_number":"HB1470","title":"Town of Byhalia; authorize to extend the repealer on tourism tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 944, Local And Private Laws Of 2010, As Amended By Chapter 949, Local And Private Laws Of 2012, To Revise The Repeal Date On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Byhalia, Mississippi, To Impose A Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Room Rentals For Hotels Or Motels In The Town; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1470/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1470.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":949515,"bill_number":"SC599","title":"Congratulate the Tupelo Christian Preparatory \"Eagles\" Baseball Team for winning the 2016 Class 1A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Tupelo Christian Preparatory School \"eagles\" Baseball Team And Coach Will Lowrey For Winning The 2016 Class 1a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC599/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0599.xml","sponsor":"Russell Jolly"},
{"bill_id":949556,"bill_number":"HR19","title":"Kristy D'Anna Johnson; commend upon being named Miss Black Mississippi USA 2017.","description":"A Resolution Congratulating Kristy D'anna Johnson Upon Being Named Miss Black Mississippi Usa 2017, And Extending Best Wishes For Continued Success.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR19/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0019.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":949595,"bill_number":"HB1465","title":"City of Vicksburg; authorize contributions to Read by Third Grade Tutorial Program.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Vicksburg, Mississippi, To Contribute To Read By Third Grade Tutorial Program, Which Assists At Risk Students With Their Reading Skills; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1465/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1465.xml","sponsor":"Alex Monsour"},
{"bill_id":949634,"bill_number":"HB1466","title":"City of Vicksburg; authorize contributions to Storehouse Community Food Pantry.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Vicksburg, Mississippi, To Contribute To The Storehouse Community Food Pantry; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1466/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1466.xml","sponsor":"Alex Monsour"},
{"bill_id":949674,"bill_number":"HB1473","title":"City of Senatobia; extend repeal date on hotel/motel tourism tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 913, Local And Private Laws Of 2014, To Extend The Repeal Date From July 1, 2017, To July 1, 2021, On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Senatobia, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Hotels And Motels Derived From Room Rentals And Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Restaurants; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1473/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1473.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":949715,"bill_number":"HB1464","title":"City of McComb; extend date of repeal on hotel/motel tourism tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 916, Local And Private Laws Of 2011, As Amended By Chapter 910, Local And Private Laws Of 2014, To Extend The Repeal Date From July 1, 2017, To July 1, 2021, On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Mccomb, Mississippi, To Impose A Tourism Tax Within The City, And To Expend The Proceeds Of The Tax To Promote Tourism, Parks And Recreation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1464/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1464.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":949753,"bill_number":"SC596","title":"Congratulate Northwest Rankin High School \"Cougars\" Boys Soccer Team for winning Class 6A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Northwest Rankin High School \"cougars\" Boys Soccer Team And Coach Chris Gardner For Winning Its First Class 6a (its Fourth Mhsaa) State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC596/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0596.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":951193,"bill_number":"SB2951","title":"Restore suffrage to Willie McAbee.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Willie Mcabee Of Bolivar County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2017-04-03","last_action":"Law W/out Governor's Signature","last_action_date":"2017-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2951/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2951.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":951315,"bill_number":"SB2953","title":"City of Senatobia; extend the repeal date on the tourism tax on restaurants, hotels and motels.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 913, Local And Private Laws Of 2014, To Extend Until September 30, 2036, The Repeal Date On The Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Senatobia, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Hotels And Motels Derived From Room Rentals And Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Restaurants; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2953/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2953.xml","sponsor":"Bill Stone"},
{"bill_id":951444,"bill_number":"HB1474","title":"Suffrage; restore to Seagie J. Pace.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Seagie J. Pace Of Lamar County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1474/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1474.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":951570,"bill_number":"HR20","title":"Wallace and Annelle Majors; commend upon 60th wedding anniversary.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Mr. Wallace Majors And Mrs. Annelle Majors Upon The Occasion Of Their 60th Wedding Anniversary.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR20/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0020.xml","sponsor":"Greg Haney"},
{"bill_id":951697,"bill_number":"SB2952","title":"Airport Authorities Law; certain airport property is exempt from ad valorem tax only if it is used for aeronautical purposes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 61-3-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Certain Structures, Improvements Or Facilities Erected On The Property Of Airports Or Air Navigation Facilities Established Under The Airport Authorities Law Shall Be Exempt From Ad Valorem Taxes Only If The Current, Primary Use Of Such Structures, Improvements And Facilities Bear A Real, Substantial And Direct Relation To The Taking Off Of Aircraft Or Other Aeronautical Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2952/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2952.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":951825,"bill_number":"SB2950","title":"Benton County; authorize contributions to the Institute of Community Services.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Benton County, Mississippi, To Contribute To The Institute Of Community Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2950/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2950.xml","sponsor":"Nickey Browning"},
{"bill_id":951954,"bill_number":"HB1475","title":"Suffrage; restore to Robert E. Banks.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Robert E. Banks Of Marshall County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Law W/out Governor's Signature","last_action_date":"2017-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1475/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1475.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":953215,"bill_number":"HC56","title":"Dak Prescott; congratulate upon receiving the 2016 Associated Press Rookie of the Year Award and commend outstanding career to date.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Congratulating Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott Upon Receiving The 2016 Associated Press Nfl Offensive Rookie Of The Year Award.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC56/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0056.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":953453,"bill_number":"HC57","title":"Brian Fleming; congratulate upon being named the 2016 Male Athlete of the Year.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Congratulating Brian Fleming For Being Named The 2016 Mississippi Male Athlete Of The Year And Recognizing His Accomplishments In Sporting Clays.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC57/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0057.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":953688,"bill_number":"HR21","title":"Madison Station Elementary School educator Allison Ruhl; congratulate upon receiving the 2016-2017 Milken Educator Award.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Congratulating Madison Station Elementary Educator Allison Ruhl Upon Receiving The Prestigious 2016-2017 Milken Educator Award.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR21/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0021.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":953925,"bill_number":"HC58","title":"Evelyn Watkins; congratulate upon being named the 2016 Female Athlete of the Year.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Congratulating Evelyn Watkins For Being Named The 2016 Mississippi Female Athlete Of The Year And Recognizing Her Accomplishments In The Sport Of Running.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC58/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0058.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":954642,"bill_number":"SC600","title":"Designate Higher Education Appreciation Day, Working for Academic Excellence (HEADWAE).","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Establishing February 21, 2017, As Higher Education Appreciation Day, Working For Academic Excellence (headwae), And Setting That Day Apart As A Special Day To Congratulate And Express Appreciation To Representatives Of The Faculty And Students Of Mississippi's Public And Private Universities, Colleges And Community Colleges For Their Outstanding Instructional Guidance And Academic Excellence.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC600/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0600.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":955354,"bill_number":"SC601","title":"Commend life of former Mississippi Representative Alvin Endt of Ocean Springs, and express sympathy of Legislature.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Expressing The Condolences Of The Legislature To The Bereaved Family Of Former Mississippi Representative Alvin Endt Of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, And Commending His Public Service.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC601/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0601.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":955355,"bill_number":"SC602","title":"Recognize Hollandale-Simmons High School \"Blue Devils\" Football Team for repeat Class 1A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing And Congratulating The Hollandale-simmons High School \"blue Devils\" Football Team And Coach Tavares Johnson For Repeating As The 2016 Mhsaa Class 1a State Champions And For Their 25th Straight Victory.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC602/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0602.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":957184,"bill_number":"HC59","title":"John Tomlinson; commend distinguished career with Mississippi State University upon his retirement.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Distinguished Career And Accomplishments Of Mr. John Tomlinson Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement From Mississippi State University.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC59/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0059.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":957329,"bill_number":"HR23","title":"Mr. Walter Lee Dixon, Jr.; congratulate upon being crowned King Illinois 2017.","description":"A Resolution Congratulating Mr. Walter Lee Dixon, Jr., On Being Crowned King Illinois 2017 At The 116th Annual Ball And Debutante Cotillion Hosted By The Members Of The Original Illinois Club, Inc., And Commending Him For His Many Impressive Accomplishments.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR23/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0023.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":957468,"bill_number":"HR22","title":"Jones County Junior College Bobcats Baseball Team; commend for winning NJCAA Division II World Series Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Jones County Junior College Bobcats Baseball Team, Head Coach Chris Kirtland And Assistant Coach Travis Creel Upon Winning The College's First National Junior College Athletic Association (njcaa) Division Ii World Series Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR22/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0022.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Scoggin"},
{"bill_id":958655,"bill_number":"SB2981","title":"Appropriation; Funeral Services Board.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation Of Special Funds In The State Treasury To Defray The Expenses Of The State Board Of Funeral Services For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2981/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2981.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958660,"bill_number":"SB2993","title":"Appropriation; Egg Marketing Board.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation Of Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Support And Maintenance Of The Mississippi Egg Marketing Board, For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2993/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2993.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958665,"bill_number":"SB2999","title":"Appropriation; Governor's Office and Mansion.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For Expenses Of The Executive Department, Being The Governor's Office And Staff, And For Expenses Incidental To The Proper Operation Of The Governor's Mansion And Residence Of The Governor For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2999/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2999.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958671,"bill_number":"SB2966","title":"Appropriation; Emergency Management Agency.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, And For The Purpose Of Establishing A Disaster Relief Reserve Fund And Defraying The Costs Related To Certain Disaster Assistance Programs, For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2966/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2966.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958676,"bill_number":"SB3001","title":"Appropriation; Information Technology Services, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi Department Of Information Technology Services For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3001/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3001.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958681,"bill_number":"SB2963","title":"Appropriation; Community and Junior Colleges Board - Administrative expenses.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Administrative Expenses Of The Mississippi Community College Board For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2963/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2963.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958687,"bill_number":"SB2988","title":"Appropriation; Geologists, Board of Registered Professional.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi Board Of Registered Professional Geologists For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2988/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2988.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958693,"bill_number":"SB2984","title":"Appropriation; Counselors, Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation Of Special Funds For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi State Board Of Examiners For Licensed Professional Counselors For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2984/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2984.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958699,"bill_number":"SB2959","title":"Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Support And Maintenance Of The Mississippi Agricultural And Forestry Experiment Station For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2959/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2959.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958704,"bill_number":"SB2992","title":"Appropriation; Agriculture and Commerce, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The State Department Of Agriculture And Commerce, For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2992/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2992.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958709,"bill_number":"SB2989","title":"Appropriation; Motor Vehicle Commission.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury To Defray The Expenses Of The Mississippi Motor Vehicle Commission For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2989/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2989.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958715,"bill_number":"SB2965","title":"Appropriation; Corrections, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Support And Maintenance Of The Mississippi Department Of Corrections For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2965/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2965.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958719,"bill_number":"SB2975","title":"Appropriation; Workers' Compensation Commission.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2975/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2975.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958727,"bill_number":"SB2998","title":"Appropriation; Finance and Administration, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The Department Of Finance And Administration For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2998/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2998.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958732,"bill_number":"SB2961","title":"Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Forest and Wildlife Research Center.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Incurred In The Maintenance And Operation Of The Forest And Wildlife Research Center For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2961/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2961.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958737,"bill_number":"SB2977","title":"Appropriation; Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Tennessee-tombigbee Waterway Development Authority For The Purposes Enumerated In Section 51-27-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2977/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2977.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958743,"bill_number":"SB2973","title":"Appropriation; Revenue, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi Department Of Revenue, Including The Homestead Exemption Division, The Motor Vehicle Comptroller Functions, The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, And The Bureau Of Telecommunications, For The Purpose Of Reimbursing The Counties, County Districts And Municipal Separate School Districts For Tax Losses Incurred By Reason Of The Exemption Of Homes From Certain Ad Valorem Taxes, And For The Purpose Of Purchasing Motor Vehicle License Tags, For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2973/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2973.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958748,"bill_number":"SB2964","title":"Appropriation; Community and Junior Colleges Board - Support for community and junior colleges.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Aid And Support Of The Public Community And Junior Colleges Of The State Of Mississippi For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2964/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2964.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958752,"bill_number":"SB2958","title":"Appropriation; IHL - Alcorn State - Agricultural programs.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Support And Maintenance Of The Alcorn State University Agricultural Programs For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2958/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2958.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958759,"bill_number":"SB2960","title":"Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Cooperative Extension Service.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Support And Maintenance Of The Mississippi Cooperative Extension Service For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2960/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2960.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958764,"bill_number":"SB2986","title":"Appropriation; Gaming Commission.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi Gaming Commission For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2986/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2986.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958768,"bill_number":"SB2991","title":"Appropriation; Contractors, Board of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury To Defray The Expenses Of The Mississippi State Board Of Public Contractors For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2991/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2991.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958776,"bill_number":"SB3004","title":"Appropriation; Treasurer's Office.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The State Treasurer's Office For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3004/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3004.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958781,"bill_number":"SB2995","title":"Appropriation; Fair and Coliseum Commission.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation Of Special Funds To Defray The Expenses Of The Mississippi Fair Commission, The Mississippi Livestock Coliseum, And The Industrial Showcase And Trade Mart Building For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2995/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2995.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958785,"bill_number":"SB2956","title":"Appropriation; IHL - Student Financial Aid.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The Support And Maintenance Of Financial Aid Scholarship, Loan And Grant Programs And The Mississippi Office Of Student Financial Aid, For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Partially Vetoed By Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2956/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2956.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958791,"bill_number":"SB2978","title":"Appropriation; Transportation, Department of - State Aid Road Construction, Office of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Support And Maintenance Of The Office Of State Aid Road Construction Of The Mississippi Department Of Transportation For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2978/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2978.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958800,"bill_number":"SB2967","title":"Appropriation; Military Department.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi National Guard For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2967/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2967.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958805,"bill_number":"SB2970","title":"Appropriation; Judicial Performance Commission.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Commission On Judicial Performance Of The State Of Mississippi For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2970/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2970.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958810,"bill_number":"SB2990","title":"Appropriation; Accountancy, Board of Public.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation Of Special Funds To Defray The Expenses Of The Mississippi State Board Of Public Accountancy For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2990/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2990.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958816,"bill_number":"SB2974","title":"Appropriation; Tax Appeals Board.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The Board Of Tax Appeals For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2974/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2974.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958822,"bill_number":"SB2979","title":"Appropriation; Chiropractic Examiners, Board of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi State Board Of Chiropractic Examiners For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2979/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2979.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958827,"bill_number":"SB3005","title":"Appropriation; Debt Service-Gen. Obli.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Payment Of Service Charges To Banks For Acting As Agents Of The State In Paying Full Faith And Credit Bonds And Interest Of The State Of Mississippi, From The Effective Date Of This Act Until Such Bonds Shall Be Paid Or Until June 30, 2018, Whichever Shall First Occur; And For The Payment Of Maturing Bonds And Interest On The Full Faith And Credit Bonds Of The State Of Mississippi Falling Due During Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3005/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3005.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958834,"bill_number":"SB2994","title":"Appropriation; Animal Health, Board of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Board Of Animal Health For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Board For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2994/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2994.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958840,"bill_number":"SB2997","title":"Appropriation; Banking and Consumer Finance, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation Of Special Funds For The Support Of The State Department Of Banking And Consumer Finance For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2997/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2997.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958844,"bill_number":"SB3000","title":"Appropriation; Audit, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The State Department Of Audit For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3000/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3000.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958849,"bill_number":"SB2971","title":"Appropriation; Ethics Commission.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The Mississippi Ethics Commission For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2971/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2971.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958855,"bill_number":"SB3002","title":"Appropriation; Personnel Board.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The State Personnel Board For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3002/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3002.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958860,"bill_number":"SB2954","title":"Appropriation; IHL - General support.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For Support Of The Eight Universities For Fiscal Year 2018; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2954/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2954.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958865,"bill_number":"SB2968","title":"Appropriation; Public Safety, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The Department Of Public Safety For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2968/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2968.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958873,"bill_number":"SB2980","title":"Appropriation; Dental Examiners, Board of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation Of Special Funds To The Mississippi State Board Of Dental Examiners For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2980/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2980.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958877,"bill_number":"SB2982","title":"Appropriation; Massage Therapy, Board of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation Of Special Funds For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi State Board Of Massage Therapy, For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2982/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2982.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958883,"bill_number":"SB2987","title":"Appropriation; Architecture, Board of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation Of Special Funds To Defray The Expenses Of The State Board Of Architecture And Landscape Architecture Advisory Committee For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2987/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2987.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958889,"bill_number":"SB2972","title":"Appropriation; Employment Security, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation Of Special Funds To Defray The Expenses Of The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2972/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2972.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958893,"bill_number":"SB2976","title":"Appropriation; Mental Health, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The Department Of Mental Health And Certain Programs Of The Division Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2976/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2976.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958899,"bill_number":"SB2985","title":"Appropriation; Veterinary Examiners, Board of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation Of Special Funds To Defray The Expenses Of The Mississippi State Board Of Veterinary Examiners For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2985/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2985.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958905,"bill_number":"SB2996","title":"Appropriation; Fair and Coliseum Commission - Livestock shows.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Fair Commission For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Dixie National Livestock Show; A Roundup For Junior Exhibitors Of Livestock And Goats; Supplemental Funds For Livestock Premiums; County Livestock Shows In Offering And Paying Prizes Or Awards To Competitors In Approved County Livestock Shows; The Five District Livestock Shows; The Five State Dairy Shows; The Mississippi High School Rodeo; And To Provide How Said Money Shall Be Paid Out Of The State Treasury For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2996/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2996.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958911,"bill_number":"SB2969","title":"Appropriation; Veterans Affairs Board.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Veterans Affairs Board For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2969/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2969.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958917,"bill_number":"SB2957","title":"Appropriation; IHL - University of Mississippi Medical Center.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The University Of Mississippi Medical Center For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2957/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2957.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958922,"bill_number":"SB2983","title":"Appropriation; Pharmacy, Board of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation Of Special Funds To Defray The Expenses Of The Mississippi State Board Of Pharmacy For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2983/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2983.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958926,"bill_number":"SB2962","title":"Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Veterinary Medicine, College of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The College Of Veterinary Medicine At Mississippi State University, For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2962/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2962.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958932,"bill_number":"SB3006","title":"Appropriation; Development Authority, Mississippi.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The Mississippi Development Authority For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3006/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3006.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958937,"bill_number":"SB2955","title":"Appropriation; IHL - Subsidiary programs.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For Support Of The Eight Universities' Designated Institutes, Laboratories And Programs For Which They Are Responsible And The Executive Office Of The Board Of Trustees For Fiscal Year 2018; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2955/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB2955.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":958942,"bill_number":"SB3003","title":"Appropriation; Secretary of State.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The Office Of The Secretary Of State For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3003/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3003.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":959328,"bill_number":"SB3009","title":"Local System Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Fund; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide funds for.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds In The Amount Of $50,000,000.00 To Provide Funds For The Local System Bridge Replacement And Rehabilitation Program; To Amend Section 65-37-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3009/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3009.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":959354,"bill_number":"SB3012","title":"City of McComb; extend repeal date on tourism tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 916, Local And Private Laws Of 2011, As Amended By Chapter 910, Local And Private Laws Of 2014, To Extend The Repeal Date On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Mccomb, Mississippi, To Impose A Tourism Tax Within The City, And To Expend The Proceeds Of The Tax To Promote Tourism, Parks And Recreation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3012/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3012.xml","sponsor":"Tammy Witherspoon"},
{"bill_id":959382,"bill_number":"HC61","title":"Coach Gwyn Young; commend outstanding basketball career upon 900th win.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Many Accomplishments Of Coach Gwyn Young Upon His 900th Win And Overall 901-250 Record As The Copiah-lincoln Community College Athletic Director And Head Basketball Coach Of The Lady Wolves Basketball Team.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC61/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0061.xml","sponsor":"Vince Mangold"},
{"bill_id":959408,"bill_number":"SB3013","title":"City of McComb; authorize the imposition of a sales tax to fund infrastructure projects.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Mccomb, Mississippi, To Impose A Special Sales Tax Of Not More Than 1% On The Gross Proceeds Of All Sales Or The Gross Income Of Businesses In The City Derived From Activities Taxed At The Rate Of 7% Under The Mississippi Sales Tax Law; To Provide That The Special Sales Tax Shall Not Be Levied Unless Authorized By At Least 60% Of The Votes Cast At An Election Called And Held For Such Purpose; To Provide That The Revenue Collected From The Special Sales Tax Shall Be Used And Expended By The City Solely To Fund The Establishing Of Storm Drainage Or Sewerage Systems, Construction, Repair, Rehabilitation And Reconstruction Of Roadways, Sidewalks, Driveways, Parkways, Walkways Or Public Parking Facilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3013/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3013.xml","sponsor":"Tammy Witherspoon"},
{"bill_id":959435,"bill_number":"SB3011","title":"Bonds; authorize the issuance of to construct faculty and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers & Ranchers Policy Research Center.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Construction, Furnishing And Equipping Of A New Building And Related Facilities To House The Socially Disadvantaged Farmers And Ranchers Policy Center On The Campus Of Alcorn State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3011/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3011.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":959462,"bill_number":"SB3014","title":"Taxation; revise definition of \"hotel\" or \"motel\" under local and private law that tax hotels and motels.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-23.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"hotel\" Or \"motel\" For Any Tax Levied And Collected Under The Authority Of A Local And Private Law Of The State Of Mississippi To Include Short-term Lodging In Residential Properties Listed By, Or Rented Through The Use Of, An Online Marketplace Company And Homestay Network Where The Cost Of The Accommodations Are Set By The Property Owner; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3014/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3014.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":959492,"bill_number":"SB3008","title":"Individual development accounts; authorize for certain low-income individuals.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Savings Initiative; To Authorize The Creation Of Individual Development Accounts For Low-income Individuals That May Be Utilized By The Account Holder For Certain Purposes; To Authorize The Department Of Human Services To Contract With Fiduciary Organizations To Serve As Intermediaries Between Individual Development Account Holders And Financial Institutions Holding Account Funds; To Provide That The Gross Household Income Of Individual Retirement Account Holders May Not Exceed 185% Of The Poverty Level And The Account Holder's Net Worth May Not Exceed $10,000.00; To Require Individuals Opening An Individual Development Account To Enter Into An Agreement With A Fiduciary Organization; To Provide That The Fiduciary Organization Shall Provide Matching Funds For Amount Contributed To The Individual Development Account By The Individual Development Account Holder; To Limit The Amount Of Matching Funds That May Be Provided For An Individual Development Account; To Provide The Purposes For Which Individual Development Accounts May Be Utilized; To Provide Civil Penalties For The Withdrawal Of Individual Development Account Funds For Purposes Other That Those Authorized Under This Act; To Require Fiduciary Organizations To Make Quarterly Reports To The Department Of Human Services Containing Certain Information; To Provide That Funds Deposited In An Individual Development Account, Shall Not Be Counted As Income, Assets Or Resources Of The Individual In Determining Financial Eligibility For Assistance Or Services Pursuant To Any Federal, Federally Assisted, State Or Municipal Program Based On Need; To Authorize A Credit Against State Income Tax Liability For Taxpayers Who Contribute Matching Funds To A Fiduciary Organization; To Limit The Amount Of Such Credit; To Amend Section 27-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude From Gross Income Interest Or Dividend Earned On An Individual Development Account And Any Money Withdrawn From An Individual Development Account That Is Used For A Qualified Purpose; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3008/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3008.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":959519,"bill_number":"SB3010","title":"Internet Protection and Tax Relief Act; exempt from use tax sales of items purchased through the use of the Internet.","description":"An Act To Create The \"internet Protection And Tax Relief Act\"; To Amend Section 27-67-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt The Use, Storage Or Consumption Of Items Purchased Through The Use Of The Internet From Sales Taxation; To Amend Section 27-67-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Department Of Revenue From Auditing Taxpayers For Nonpayment Of Use Taxes; To Provide That Certain Rules Regarding The Collection Of Use Tax By Out-of-state Sellers Proposed By The Department Of Revenue Shall Not Take Effect; To Create A Committee To Study Phasing Out Income Taxation Of Corporations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3010/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3010.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":959545,"bill_number":"SB3007","title":"Appropriation FY2018; Alcorn State University for support of horticulture programs.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The Support Of Horticulture Research And Extension Programs At Alcorn State University For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3007/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3007.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":959573,"bill_number":"HC60","title":"Megan Heggie; commend for being named the 2016 State Games of Mississippi \"Youth Athlete of the Year\".","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Megan Heggie Of Meridian, Mississippi, For Being Named The 2016 State Games Of Mississippi \"youth Athlete Of The Year.\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC60/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0060.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":960028,"bill_number":"HB1500","title":"Appropriation; Public Service Commission.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From General Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi Public Service Commission For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1500/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1500.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960038,"bill_number":"SC604","title":"Commend Oxford High School \"Lady Chargers\" Girls Soccer Team for winning repeat Class 5A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Oxford High School \"lady Chargers\" Girls Soccer Team And Coach Hunter Crane For Completing An Unbeaten Season By Winning A Repeat Mhsaa Class 5a State Championship On The Same Day The Oxford Boys Soccer Team Won Their State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC604/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0604.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":960047,"bill_number":"SC605","title":"Recognize legacy and public health service of the Eliza Pillars Registered Nurses of Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Legacy And Public Health Service Of The Eliza Pillars Registered Nurses Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC605/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0605.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":960059,"bill_number":"SC606","title":"Extend the official greetings of the Legislature to India Consul General Nagesh Singh at trade mission visit to Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Official Greetings Of The Mississippi Legislature To Consul General Nagesh Singh (\"sing\") Of India On The Occasion Of His Trade Mission Visit To Mississippi On February 27 Through March 2, 2017.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC606/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0606.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":960068,"bill_number":"HB1498","title":"Appropriation; Insurance, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From General Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi Department Of Insurance For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1498/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1498.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960079,"bill_number":"HB1483","title":"Appropriation; Nursing, Board of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi Board Of Nursing For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1483/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1483.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960089,"bill_number":"HB1479","title":"Appropriation; Cosmetology, Board of.","description":"An Act Approving The Expenditure Of Special Funds For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The State Board Of Cosmetology For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1479/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1479.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960100,"bill_number":"SC607","title":"Extend congratulations of Legislature to 83-year-old Blues Legend Bobby Rush for winning first Grammy Award.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Saluting And Extending The Congratulations Of The Mississippi Legislature To 83-year-old Blues Legend Bobby Rush For Winning His First Grammy Award.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC607/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0607.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":960109,"bill_number":"HB1495","title":"Appropriation; Legislative expenses.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Paying The Expenses And Providing Contingent Funds For The Legislature, The Expenses Of The Joint Legislative Budget Committee, The Expenses Of The Joint Legislative Committee On Performance Evaluation And Expenditure Review, The Expenses Of The Joint Legislative Reapportionment Committee, The Expenses Of The Joint Committee On Compilation, Revision And Publication Of Legislation, Paying The Monthly Expense Allowance Of The Members Of The Legislature, Paying The State's Share Of Various Assessments, And Related Purposes, For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1495/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1495.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960118,"bill_number":"HB1480","title":"Appropriation; Engineers and Land Surveyors, Board of Registration for Professional.","description":"An Act Approving The Expenditure Of Special Funds For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The State Board Of Registration For Professional Engineers And Land Surveyors For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1480/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1480.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960129,"bill_number":"HB1476","title":"Appropriation; Athletic Commission.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi Athletic Commission For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1476/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1476.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960140,"bill_number":"HB1492","title":"Appropriation; Attorney General.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Office Of The Attorney General For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1492/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1492.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960149,"bill_number":"HB1493","title":"Appropriation; District attorneys and staff.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Paying Salaries And Travel Expenses Of District Attorneys And Assistant District Attorneys Of The State And Paying Office Expenses Of District Attorneys For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1493/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1493.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960160,"bill_number":"SC608","title":"Commend Brian Fleming upon being the 2016 State Games AT&T Male Athlete of the Year.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Brian Fleming On Being Selected As The 2016 State Games Of Mississippi At&t Male Athlete Of The Year.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC608/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0608.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":960170,"bill_number":"HB1499","title":"Appropriation; Fire Academy.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From General Fund In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The State Fire Academy For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1499/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1499.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960179,"bill_number":"HB1484","title":"Appropriation; Oil and Gas Board.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From General Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The State Oil And Gas Board For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1484/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1484.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960191,"bill_number":"HB1491","title":"Appropriation; Veterans' Home Purchase Board.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Veterans' Home Purchase Board And Making New Home Loans As Authorized By Law For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1491/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1491.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960201,"bill_number":"SB3015","title":"Appropriation; additional appropriations for various state agencies for FY 2017.","description":"An Act Making An Additional Appropriation Of General Funds, Capital Expense Funds, Budget Contingency Funds And Special Funds To Defray The Expenses Of Various Agencies For Fiscal Years 2017 And 2018 And Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Partially Vetoed By Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3015/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3015.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":960211,"bill_number":"HB1494","title":"Appropriation; Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and trial judges services.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi State Supreme Court Which Is Comprised Of The Supreme Court, The Office Of The Supreme Court Clerk And The State Law Library And To Pay Expenses Of Special Judges, Chancellors And Circuit Judges, And For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Administrative Office Of Courts And Certified Court Reporters, Continuing Legal Education, Court Of Appeals And The Board Of Bar Admissions, For The Fiscal Year 2018; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1494/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1494.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960221,"bill_number":"HB1488","title":"Appropriation; Public Employees' Retirement System.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Administrative Expenses Of The Board Of Trustees Of The Public Employees' Retirement System And For The Maintenance And Operation Of The Retirement System Building For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1488/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1488.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960232,"bill_number":"HB1496","title":"Appropriation; Capital Post-Conviction Counsel, Office of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Office Of Capital Post-conviction Counsel Of The State Of Mississippi For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1496/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1496.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960241,"bill_number":"HB1487","title":"Appropriation; Psychology, Board of.","description":"An Act Approving The Expenditure Of Special Funds For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi State Board Of Psychology For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1487/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1487.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960250,"bill_number":"HB1485","title":"Appropriation; Optometry, Board of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The State Board Of Optometry For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1485/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1485.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960261,"bill_number":"HB1489","title":"Appropriation: Real Estate Commission and Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi Real Estate Commission And Mississippi Real Estate Appraiser Licensing And Certification Board For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1489/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1489.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960270,"bill_number":"SC609","title":"Commend Evelyn Watkins upon being selected the 2016 State Games AT&T Female Athlete of the Year.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Evelyn Watkins On Being Selected As The 2016 State Games Of Mississippi At&t Female Athlete Of The Year.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC609/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0609.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":960279,"bill_number":"HB1478","title":"Appropriation; Barber Examiners, Board of.","description":"An Act Approving The Expenditure Of Special Funds For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The State Board Of Barber Examiners For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1478/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1478.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960290,"bill_number":"HB1481","title":"Appropriation; Medical Licensure, Board of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The State Board Of Medical Licensure For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1481/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1481.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960300,"bill_number":"HB1497","title":"Appropriation; State Public Defender, Office of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Office Of State Public Defender Of The State Of Mississippi For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1497/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1497.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960311,"bill_number":"HB1501","title":"Appropriation; Public Utilities Staff.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From General Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Public Utilities Staff For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1501/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1501.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960320,"bill_number":"SC603","title":"Commend Oxford High School \"Chargers\" Boys Soccer Team for winning Class 5A State Title.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Oxford High School \"chargers\" Boys Soccer Team And Coach Charles Sabatier For Winning The 2017 Mhsaa Class 5a State Championship In The Same Historic Season As The Oxford Girls Soccer Team.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC603/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0603.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":960332,"bill_number":"HB1482","title":"Appropriation; Nursing Home Administrators, Board of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi State Board Of Nursing Home Administrators For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1482/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1482.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960340,"bill_number":"HB1486","title":"Appropriation; Physical Therapy Board.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi State Board Of Physical Therapy For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1486/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1486.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960350,"bill_number":"HB1490","title":"Appropriation; Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists, Board of Examiners for.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Board Of Examiners For Social Workers And Marriage And Family Therapists For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1490/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1490.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960357,"bill_number":"HB1477","title":"Appropriation; Auctioneers Commission.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi Auctioneers Commission For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1477/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1477.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960377,"bill_number":"HB1515","title":"Appropriation; Forestry Commission.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Support And Maintenance Of The State Forestry Commission And For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi Institute For Forest Inventory For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1515/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1515.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960385,"bill_number":"HB1507","title":"Appropriation; Port Authority, State.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi State Port Authority At Gulfport For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1507/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1507.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960393,"bill_number":"SC610","title":"Commend Megan Heggie upon being selected the 2016 State Games AT&T Youth Athlete of the Year.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Megan Heggie On Being Selected As The 2016 State Games Of Mississippi At&t Youth Athlete Of The Year.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC610/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0610.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":960403,"bill_number":"HB1505","title":"Appropriation; Arts Commission.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi Arts Commission For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1505/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1505.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960410,"bill_number":"HR24","title":"Mrs. Margaret Mae Sumner Breland; commend and congratulate upon the occasion of her 100th birthday.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Life And Longevity Of Mrs. Margaret Mae Sumner Breland And Congratulating Her On Celebrating The Occasion Of Her 100th Birthday On February 28, 2017.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR24/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0024.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":960419,"bill_number":"HB1521","title":"Appropriation; Pearl River Basin Development District.","description":"An Act Approving The Expenditure Of Special Funds For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Pearl River Basin Development District For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1521/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1521.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960429,"bill_number":"HB1508","title":"Appropriation; Yellow Creek State Inland Port Authority.","description":"An Act Approving The Expenditure Of Special Funds For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Yellow Creek State Inland Port Authority For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1508/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1508.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960438,"bill_number":"HB1519","title":"Appropriation; Tombigbee River Valley Water Management District.","description":"An Act Approving The Expenditure Of Special Funds For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Tombigbee River Valley Water Management District For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1519/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1519.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960446,"bill_number":"HB1525","title":"Appropriation; Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Support And Maintenance Of The Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1525/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1525.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960457,"bill_number":"HB1518","title":"Appropriation; Marine Resources, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Support And Maintenance Of The Department Of Marine Resources For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1518/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1518.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960466,"bill_number":"HB1526","title":"Appropriation; reappropriation, DFA - Bureau of Building; FY18.","description":"An Act Making A Reappropriation To The Department Of Finance And Administration To Reauthorize The Expenditure Of Special Funds Previously Appropriated For Construction And/or Repair And Renovation Projects At Various State Agencies And Institutions, For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1526/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1526.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960474,"bill_number":"SB3016","title":"City of Greenwood; extend the repeal date on the Greenwood Tourism Commission.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 813, Local And Private Laws Of 1989, As Last Amended By Chapter 936, Local And Private Laws Of 2014, To Extend The Date Of Repeal On The Provision Of Law That Establishes The Greenwood Tourism Commission And Authorizes The City Of Greenwood To Impose A Tax On Hotels, Motels And Restaurants; To Remove The Provisions That Require The Greenwood Tourism Commission To Make Donations To Certain Organizations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3016/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3016.xml","sponsor":"David Jordan"},
{"bill_id":960484,"bill_number":"HB1516","title":"Appropriation; Soil and Water Conservation Commission.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The State Soil And Water Conservation Commission For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1516/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1516.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960493,"bill_number":"HB1524","title":"Appropriation; Grand Gulf Military Monument Commission.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Grand Gulf Military Monument Commission For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1524/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1524.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960500,"bill_number":"HB1514","title":"Appropriation; Rehabilitation Services, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Rehabilitation Services For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1514/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1514.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960510,"bill_number":"HB1511","title":"Appropriation; Health, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The State Department Of Health For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1511/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1511.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960520,"bill_number":"HB1509","title":"Appropriation; Transportation, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi Department Of Transportation, For The Fiscal Year 2018; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1509/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1509.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960530,"bill_number":"SB3022","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements at the state-owned shipyard in Jackson County.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For Capital Improvements At The State-owned Shipyard Located In Jackson County, Mississippi; To Provide That The Issuance Of Such Bonds Shall Be Conditioned On The Lessee Incurring A Certain Amount Of Debt And/or Dedicating A Certain Amount Of Funds For Capital Improvements, Capital Investments Or Capital Upgrades To Shipyards In Mississippi Owned Or Leased By Such Lessee; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3022/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3022.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":960536,"bill_number":"HB1512","title":"Appropriation; Human Services, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Human Services; And For Related Purposes, For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1512/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1512.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960553,"bill_number":"HB1522","title":"Appropriation; Pat Harrison Waterway District.","description":"An Act Approving The Expenditure Of Special Funds For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Pat Harrison Waterway District For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1522/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1522.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960562,"bill_number":"SB3017","title":"Holmes County; authorize establishment of \"The Municipal Historical Hamlet of West Hill.\"","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Holmes County, Mississippi, To Designate The West Hill Community In The County As \"the Municipal Historical Hamlet Of West Hill\" Without Demonstrating The Existence Of A Written Charter For The Former Municipality; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3017/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3017.xml","sponsor":"David Jordan"},
{"bill_id":960571,"bill_number":"HB1504","title":"Appropriation; Library Commission.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Support And Maintenance Of The Mississippi Library Commission For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1504/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1504.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960580,"bill_number":"HB1527","title":"Appropriations; additional for various state agencies for Fiscal Year 2017.","description":"An Act Making An Additional Appropriation Of General Funds, Capital Expense Funds, And Special Funds To Defray The Expenses Of The Office Of The Governor-division Of Medicaid For Fiscal Year 2017; The Department Of Finance And Administration For Fiscal Years 2017 And 2018; The Office Of The State Treasurer For Fiscal Year 2017; The Wireless Communication Commission For Fiscal Year 2017; The Attorney General's Office For Fiscal Year 2017; The Board Of Tax Appeals For Fiscal Year 2017; The Mississippi Department Of Education Vocational And Technical Education For Fiscal Year 2017; Alcorn State University For Fiscal Year 2017 And 2018; The Department Of Revenue For Fiscal Year 2017; The Board Of Examiners For Licensed Professional Counselors For Fiscal Year 2017; The Engineers And Land Surveyors Board For Fiscal Year 2017 And 2018; The Judicial Performance Commission For Fiscal Year 2017; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1527/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1527.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960590,"bill_number":"SB3020","title":"Mississippi Small Business Investment Company Act; increase the amount of investment tax credits that may be allocated under.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-115-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase By $50,000,000.00 The Aggregate Amount Of Investment Tax Credits That May Be Allocated To Participating Investors Of Mississippi Small Business Investment Companies Under The Mississippi Small Business Investment Company Act; To Provide The Taxable Years In Which A Participating Investor May Claim The Additional Credits So Allocated Against His Premium Tax Liability; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3020/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3020.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":960597,"bill_number":"HB1528","title":"Appropriation; Additional for the Department of Public Safety for Fiscal Year 2017.","description":"An Act Making An Additional Appropriation Of Special Funds To Defray The Expenses Of The Department Of Public Safety For Fiscal Year 2017.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1528/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1528.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960606,"bill_number":"SB3018","title":"Washington County; extend the tourism tax levied on hotels and motels.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 951, Local And Private Laws Of 2011, As Amended By Chapter 925, Local And Private Laws Of 2015 To Extend Until July 1, 2022, The Repeal Date On The Law That Authorizes The Board Of Supervisors Of Washington County, Mississippi, To Impose A Tax Of Up To Two Percent On The Gross Proceeds Derived From Hotel And Motel Room Rentals Within The County, And To Expend The Proceeds Of The Tax To Establish A Sports Complex For Youth Within The County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3018/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3018.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":960618,"bill_number":"HB1502","title":"Appropriation; Education, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Funding K-12 And Other Related Educational Activities, Including Certain Agencies And Programs, In The State Of Mississippi, For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Partially Vetoed By Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1502/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1502.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960625,"bill_number":"HB1517","title":"Appropriation; Foresters, Board of Registration for.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The State Board Of Registration For Foresters For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1517/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1517.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960635,"bill_number":"HB1510","title":"Appropriation; Medicaid, Division of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governor's Office-division Of Medicaid For The Purpose Of Providing Medical Assistance Under The Mississippi Medicaid Law And Defraying The Expenses Of The Administration Of That Law For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1510/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1510.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960644,"bill_number":"HB1523","title":"Appropriation; Environmental Quality, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Support And Maintenance Of The Department Of Environmental Quality; And For Related Purposes, For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1523/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1523.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960655,"bill_number":"HB1529","title":"Appropriation; Additional for the Department of Finance and Administration for Fiscal Year 2017.","description":"An Act Making An Additional Appropriation Of Capital Expense Funds And Special Funds To Defray The Expenses Of The Department Of Finance And Administration For Fiscal Year 2017.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1529/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1529.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960664,"bill_number":"HB1520","title":"Appropriation; Pearl River Valley Water Supply District.","description":"An Act Approving The Expenditure Of Special Funds For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1520/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1520.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960672,"bill_number":"HR25","title":"Mississippi Center for Nonprofits; commend for providing training and resources to Mississippi's nonprofit organizations.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Mississippi Center For Nonprofits For Its Excellent Work Providing Training And Professional Development To Mississippi's Nonprofit Organizations.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR25/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0025.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":960680,"bill_number":"SB3021","title":"Ad valorem tax; exempt certain vessels used in oil exploration or production while in possession of builder.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-31-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Ad Valorem Taxation Vessels While In The Possession Of The Manufacturer, Builder Or Converter That Are Used For The Exploration For, Or Production Of, Oil, Gas And Other Minerals Offshore Outside The Boundaries Of This State And Vessels That Were Used For The Exploration For, Or Production Of, Oil, Gas And Other Minerals That Are Converted To A New Service For Use Outside The Boundaries Of This State; To Provide That A Vessel Exempt From Taxation Under This Provision May Not Be Exempt For A Period Of More Than Three Years Unless Certain Action Is Taken By Local Governing Authorities; To Amend Section 27-65-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Sales Of Component Materials Used In The Construction Of A Building, Or Any Addition Or Improvement Thereon, Sales Of Machinery And/or Equipment To Be Used Therein, And Sales Of Processing Machinery And Equipment Which Is Permanently Attached To The Ground Or To A Permanent Foundation Which Is Not By Its Nature Intended To Be Housed In A Building Structure, No Later Than Three Months After Initial Startup Or Expansion Of A Certain Permanent Enterprise Engaged In The Conversion Of Natural Sand Into Proppants Used In Oil And Gas Exploration And Development With At Least 95% Of Such Proppants Used In The Production Of Oil And/or Gas From Horizontally Drilled Wells And/or Horizontally Drilled Recompletion Wells; To Amend Section 27-65-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Sales Of Electricity, Current, Power, Steam, Coal, Natural Gas, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Or Other Fuel To A Permanent Enterprise That Is Eligible For Such Exemption Upon Completion Of The Expansion Upon Which Such Exemption Is Based If Certain Requirements Are Met; And For Related Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3021/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3021.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":960690,"bill_number":"HB1503","title":"Appropriation; Educational Television, Authority for.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi Authority For Educational Television For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-18","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1503/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1503.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960698,"bill_number":"HB1513","title":"Appropriation;Child Protective Services, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Child Protection Services; And For Related Purposes, For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1513/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1513.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960708,"bill_number":"SB3019","title":"Ad valorem taxation; exempt certain personal property that produce tax revenue of $100.00 or less.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-31-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Ad Valorem Taxation All Personal Property Owned Or Leased By An Individual Or Entity If All Such Property Produces Tax Revenue Of $100.00 Or Less; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3019/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3019.xml","sponsor":"Billy Hudson"},
{"bill_id":960715,"bill_number":"HB1506","title":"Appropriation; Archives and History, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Department Of Archives And History, For The Fiscal Year 2018; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1506/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1506.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":960721,"bill_number":"HB1531","title":"Lowndes County; authorize to contribute funds to United Way of Lowndes County.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Lowndes County, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To The United Way Of Lowndes County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1531/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1531.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":960950,"bill_number":"HB1530","title":"Lowndes County; authorize contributions to cities within to maintain parks and recreation programs.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Lowndes County, Mississippi, To Contribute To The Municipalities Of The County For The Purpose Of Operating And Maintaining Municipal Parks And Recreation Programs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1530/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1530.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":961696,"bill_number":"HB1663","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for the Small Municipalities and Limited Population Counties Fund.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of $10,000,000.00 Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Small Municipalities And Limited Population Counties Fund; To Amend Section 57-1-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Portion Of The Proceeds Of Certain Bonds May Be Used By The Mississippi Development Authority To Reimburse Certain Costs Related To The Administration Of The Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1663/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1663.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":961699,"bill_number":"HB1653","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for improvements at state parks.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To The Mississippi Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Repair And Renovation Of Capital Facilities, Improvements, Dams, Roofing, Wastewater And Water Well Mandates, And Other Facility Maintenance Items And Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1653/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1653.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":961703,"bill_number":"HB1649","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for repair and renovation of Rose E. McCoy Auditorium at Jackson State University.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For Repair And Renovation Of Rose E. Mccoy Auditorium At Jackson State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1649/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1649.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":961707,"bill_number":"HB1630","title":"Ad valorem tax; revise provisions regarding projects eligible fee-in-lieu of ad valorem taxes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-31-104, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That County Boards Of Supervisors And Municipal Authorities May Enter Into Fee-in-lieu Of Ad Valorem Taxes Agreements For Projects Totaling Over $25,000,000.00; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1630/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1630.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":961710,"bill_number":"HB1562","title":"Appropriation; IHL to establish Business Impact Center at Alcorn State site in Mound Bayou.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The Purpose Of Establishing A Business Impact Center At The Alcorn State University Extension/research Farm And Technology Transfer Center In Mound Bayou, Mississippi, For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1562/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1562.xml","sponsor":"Abe Hudson"},
{"bill_id":961714,"bill_number":"HB1610","title":"Income tax; exclude overtime compensation from gross income.","description":"An Act 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; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1610/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1610.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":961719,"bill_number":"HB1534","title":"Appropriation; Rural Fire Truck Fund for additional round of trucks under Acquisition Assistance Program.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Rural Fire Truck Fund For The Purpose Of Providing Funds For An Additional Round Of Fire Trucks For Counties And Municipalities Under The Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1534/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1534.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":961723,"bill_number":"HB1583","title":"Homestead exemption; provide additional exemption for certain persons 65 years of age or older or totally disabled.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-33-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Qualified Homeowner Claiming A Homestead Exemption Allowed For A Person Who Is Sixty-five Years Of Age Or Older Or Totally Disabled Shall Be Allowed An Additional Exemption From All Ad Valorem Taxes On An Amount Equal To The Difference Between The Assessed Value Of The Homestead Property On January 1, 2017, Or January 1 Of The First Year For Which The Qualified Homeowner Claims An Exemption On The Property, And Any Increase In The Assessed Value Of The Homestead Property Resulting From An Update In Valuation Of The Homestead Property That Is Completed During The Time The Qualified Homeowner Owns The Property; To Provide That If A Subsequent Update In Valuation Of The Homestead Property That Is Completed During The Time The Qualified Homeowner Owns The Property Results In The Assessed Value Of The Homestead Property Being Less Than The Assessed Value Of The Property On January 1, 2017, Or January 1 Of The First Year For Which The Qualified Homeowner Claims Homestead Exemption For The Property, Then The Exemption Authorized Under This Act Shall Be On An Amount Equal To The Difference Between Such Lower Assessed Value And Any Increase In The Assessed Value Of The Homestead Property Resulting From A Subsequent Update In Valuation Of The Homestead Property That Is Completed During The Time The Qualified Homeowner Owns The Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2017-03-25","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2017-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1583/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1583.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":961728,"bill_number":"HB1662","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds to school districts for vocational education improvements.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The State Department Of Education To Make Funding Available To School Districts For The Purpose Of Enhancing Vocational Education Programs In The Public School System; To Establish A Program In The State Department Of Education To Make Funding Available To School Districts For The Purpose Of Enhancing Vocational Education Programs In The Public School System; To Specify Certain Information That Must Be Included In A School District's Application For An Allocation Of Funds Under The Program; To Require The State Board Of Education To Adopt Rules And Regulations Governing The Application Process; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1662/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1662.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":961732,"bill_number":"HB1634","title":"Sales tax; exempt retail sales of certain electronics devices and school related supplies.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation The Retail Sales Of Certain Electronic Devices, Educational Software, Textbooks And Other School-related Supplies During The Last Weekend In July; To Provide That Before Such Exemption May Take Effect It Must First Be Authorized By The Governing Authorities Of A Municipality For Retail Sales Occurring Within The Corporate Limits Of The Municipality, Or Board Of Supervisors Of A County For Retail Sales Occurring In The County Outside The Corporate Limits Of A Municipality; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1634/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1634.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":961735,"bill_number":"HB1621","title":"Income tax; authorize credit for certain child care expenses, child care centers and child care center teachers and directors.","description":"An Act To Authorize An Income Tax Credit For Certain Taxpayers Who Incur Child Care Expenses For A Dependent Child To Attend A Child Care Center That Is Qualified As A Standard Child Care Center Or Comprehensive Child Care Center Under The Mississippi Department Of Human Services Voluntary Child Care Program; To Provide For The Amount Of The Tax Credit; To Authorize A Refundable Income Tax Credit For A Taxpayer Who Is Qualified As A Standard Child Care Center Or Comprehensive Child Care Center Under The Mississippi Department Of Human Services Voluntary Child Care Program; To Provide For The Amount Of The Tax Credit; To Authorize A Refundable Income Tax Credit For A Taxpayer Who Is Employed As A Teacher Or Director With A Child Care Center That Is Qualified As A Standard Child Care Center Or Comprehensive Child Care Center Under The Mississippi Department Of Human Services Voluntary Child Care Program; To Provide For The Amount Of The Tax Credit; To Authorize An Income Tax Credit For A Taxpayer Who Donates Funds To A Child Care Center That Is Qualified As A Standard Child Care Center Or Comprehensive Child Care Center Under The Mississippi Department Of Human Services Voluntary Child Care Program; To Provide For The Amount Of The Tax Credit; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1621/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1621.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":961739,"bill_number":"HB1582","title":"Homestead exemption; authorize counties/municipalities to grant additional exemption for certain persons age 65 or totally disabled.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-33-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize County Boards Of Supervisors And Municipal Governing Authorities To Grant An Additional Homestead Exemption For Qualified Homeowners Who Are Sixty-five Years Of Age Or Older Or Totally Disabled For Which The Assessed Value Of The Homestead Property On January 1, 2017, Or January 1 Of The First Year For Which The Qualified Homeowner Claims An Exemption On The Property Has Increased As A Result Of A Subsequent Update In Valuation Of The Homestead Property That Is Completed During The Time The Qualified Homeowner Owns The Property; To Provide That The Exemption May Be Granted On Part Or All Of The Amount Of The Increase In Assessed Value In Any Manner And For Any Amount Determined By The Board Of Supervisors Or Municipal Governing Authorities; To Amend Sections 27-33-77 And 27-33-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Additional Homestead Exemption Authorized Under This Act Shall Not Be Eligible For Reimbursement For Homestead Exemption Ad Valorem Tax Loss; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1582/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1582.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Guice"},
{"bill_id":961744,"bill_number":"HB1641","title":"Sales tax; exempt sales of water and sawdust when used for agricultural purposes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Sales Of Potable Water To A Producer For Use Directly In The Production Of Poultry Or Poultry Products, The Production Of Livestock And Livestock Products, The Production Of Domesticated Fish And Domesticated Fish Products, The Production Of Marine Aquaculture Products, The Production Of Plants Or Food By Commercial Horticulturists, The Processing Of Milk And Milk Products, The Processing Of Poultry And Livestock Feed And The Irrigation Of Farm Crops; To Amend Section 27-65-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Sales Of Sawdust To A Producer For Use Directly In The Production Of Poultry Or Poultry Products, The Production Of Livestock And Livestock Products, The Production Of Domesticated Fish And Domesticated Fish Products, The Production Of Marine Aquaculture Products, The Production Of Plants Or Food By Commercial Horticulturists, The Processing Of Milk And Milk Products, The Processing Of Poultry And Livestock Feed And The Irrigation Of Farm Crops; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1641/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1641.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":961750,"bill_number":"HB1655","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for extension of Tyner Road in City of Petal.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Petal, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Extending Tyner Road To The Evelyn Gandy Parkway And Related Water And Sewer Infrastructure Improvements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1655/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1655.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":961754,"bill_number":"HB1665","title":"Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds to assist Adams County in replacing the Old Kingston School Building.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Adams County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Construction To Replace The Old Kingston School Building In Adams County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1665/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1665.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":961758,"bill_number":"HB1587","title":"Historic property tax credit; expand the type of single family dwellings that are eligible.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-22.31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Language That Excludes Certain Single Family Dwellings From The Definition Of The Term \"eligible Property\" In The Law That Authorizes An Income Tax Credit For Costs And Expenses Incurred In Rehabilitation Of Certain Historic Structures; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1587/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1587.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":961764,"bill_number":"HB1601","title":"Income tax; authorize first-time home buyers savings accounts and exclude contributions/distributions from gross income.","description":"An Act To Authorize Taxpayers To Establish First-time Home Buyer Savings Accounts; To Define Certain Terms; To Provide That The Amounts Contributed To A First-time Home Buyer Savings Account, Interest And Other Income Earned On An Account And Distributions From Such An Account That Are Used To Pay Eligible Costs Related To The Purchase Of A Single-family Residence Shall Be Excluded From The Gross Income Of The Account Holder Under The State Income Tax Law; To Amend Section 27-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1601/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1601.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":961767,"bill_number":"HB1626","title":"Ad valorem tax; authorize partial exemption for agricultural land that is converted to a residential use.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of A County And/or The Governing Authorities Of A Municipality To Grant A Partial Ad Valorem Tax Exemption For Agricultural Property That Is Being Converted To A Residential Use In An Amount Equal To The Difference Between The Assessed Value Of The Property For Agricultural Use And The Assessed Value Of The Property For Residential Use; To Provide That The Exemption Shall End When The Property Is Occupied By A Homeowner; To Provide The Manner In Which A Request For Such Exemption Must Be Made; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1626/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1626.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":961771,"bill_number":"HB1644","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for public school capital improvements.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of General Obligation Bonds Of The State Of Mississippi For The Purpose Of Providing Funds To School Districts In The State For Capital Improvements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1644/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1644.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":961776,"bill_number":"HB1595","title":"Mississippi Major Economic Impact Act; increase amount of bonds that may be issued for projects to enhance military facilities at risk for closure.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-75-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase From $67,000,000.00 To $68,000,000.00 The Amount Of General Obligation Bonds That May Be Issued Under The Mississippi Major Economic Impact Act For Projects Designed To Enhance Facilities That Are At Risk For Closure Pursuant To The Base Closure And Realignment Act Of 1991 Or Other Applicable Federal Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1595/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1595.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":961780,"bill_number":"HB1637","title":"Sales tax; exempt retail sales of school supplies during the last weekend in July.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation The Retail Sales Of Certain School Supplies During A Period Beginning At 12:01 A.m. On The Last Friday In July And Ending At 12:00 Midnight The Following Saturday; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1637/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1637.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":961784,"bill_number":"HB1594","title":"MSU; buildings erected on university land leased to private entities for student housing is exempt from taxation.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Lands And Property Of Mississippi State University Shall Not Be Subject To Taxation And To Provide That The Buildings And Improvements That Are Erected On Any Land Belonging To The University That Is Leased To Private Entities For The Purpose Of Affording Affordable Board To Students Shall Not Be Subject To Taxation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1594/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1594.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":961788,"bill_number":"HB1628","title":"Ad valorem tax; provide partial exemption for certain business personal property.","description":"An Act To Provide A Partial Ad Valorem Tax Exemption For Certain Personal Property That Is Owned By A Business Enterprise And Used By The Business Enterprise Solely On The Premises Of The Business Enterprise In The Operation Of The Enterprise; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1628/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1628.xml","sponsor":"William Shirley"},
{"bill_id":961792,"bill_number":"HB1566","title":"Appropriation; IHL for Alcorn State University Agricultural Programs for renovation and repair of aquaculture facility.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The Purpose Of Providing Funding To The Alcorn State University Agricultural Programs For The Renovation And Repair Of The Aquaculture Facility On The Lorman Campus For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1566/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1566.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":961797,"bill_number":"HB1600","title":"Income tax; exempt income of certain mental health professionals providing services in critical mental health services shortage areas.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Gross Income Of Certain Mental Health Professionals Providing Mental Health Services In Critical Mental Health Services Shortage Areas Shall Not Include Income Derived From Providing Services In Such Areas To Low-income Individuals For Which Payment For Such Services Is Made Under The Provisions Of The Medicaid Program; To Amend Section 27-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1600/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1600.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":961800,"bill_number":"HB1551","title":"Appropriation; Department of Health for a grant to the Southern Health Commission in Washington County.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The State Department Of Health To Provide A Grant To The Southern Health Commission, Inc., A Health And Wellness Center In Washington County For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1551/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1551.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":961806,"bill_number":"HB1552","title":"Appropriation; City of Booneville for restoring the Booneville Depot.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Booneville For The Purpose Of Assisting The City In Funding The Costs Associated With The Repairing, Restoring, Preserving And Maintaining Of The Booneville Depot For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1552/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1552.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":961811,"bill_number":"HB1652","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for repair and renovation of College of Education and Human Development at Jackson State University.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For Construction, Repair, Renovation And Expansion Of And Additions And Improvements To The Joseph H. Jackson Building For The College Of Education And Human Development At Jackson State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1652/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1652.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":961815,"bill_number":"HB1540","title":"Appropriation; Office of Capital Post-Conviction Counsel for representing all post-capital conviction appeals.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Office Of Capital Post-conviction Counsel For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Office And Representing All Post-capital Conviction Appeals For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1540/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1540.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":961819,"bill_number":"HB1612","title":"Income and sales tax; job tax credit for supermarkets in economically distressed communities, sales tax exemption for materials.","description":"An Act To Authorize A Job Tax Credit For Supermarkets Located In Economically Distressed Communities In An Amount Equal To 10% Of The Payroll Of The Supermarket; To Provide That The Amount Of The Credit Taken In Any One Tax Year Shall Be Limited To An Amount Not Greater Than 50% Of The Taxpayer's State Income Tax Liability Attributable To Income Derived From Operations In The State For That Year; To Provide That The Aggregate Amount Of Tax Credits That May Be Awarded Under This Act In Any One Calendar Year Shall Not Exceed $4,000,000.00; To Amend Section 27-65-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Sales Of Materials Used In The Construction Of A Supermarket That Is Located In An Area Designated As An Economically Distressed Community Pursuant To This Act, Or Any Addition Or Improvement Thereon, And Sales Of Any Machinery And Equipment Not Later Than Three Months After The Completion Of Construction Of The Building, Or Any Addition Or Improvement Thereon, To Be Used In The Supermarket; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1612/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1612.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":961824,"bill_number":"HB1571","title":"Mississippi Savings Initiative; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Savings Initiative; To Authorize The Creation Of Individual Development Accounts For Low-income Individuals That May Be Utilized By The Account Holder For Certain Purposes; To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Banking And Consumer Finance To Contract With Fiduciary Organizations To Serve As Intermediaries Between Individual Development Account Holders And Financial Institutions Holding Account Funds; To Provide That The Gross Household Income Of Individual Retirement Account Holders May Not Exceed 185% Of The Poverty Level And The Account Holder's Net Worth May Not Exceed $10,000.00; To Require Individuals Opening An Individual Development Account To Enter Into An Agreement With A Fiduciary Organization; To Provide That The Fiduciary Organization Shall Provide Matching Funds For Amounts Contributed To The Individual Development Account By The Individual Development Account Holder; To Limit The Amount Of Matching Funds That May Be Provided For An Individual Development Account; To Provide The Purposes For Which Individual Development Accounts May Be Utilized; To Provide Civil Penalties For The Withdrawal Of Individual Development Account Funds For Purposes Other Than Those Authorized Under This Act; To Require Fiduciary Organizations To Make Quarterly Reports To The Mississippi Department Of Banking And Consumer Finance Containing Certain Information; To Provide That Funds Deposited In An Individual Development Account, Shall Not Be Counted As Income, Assets Or Resources Of The Individual In Determining Financial Eligibility For Assistance Or Services Pursuant To Any Federal, Federally Assisted, State Or Municipal Program Based On Need; To Authorize A Tax Benefit Against State Income Tax Liability For Taxpayers Who Contribute Matching Funds To A Fiduciary Organization; To Limit The Amount Of Such Tax Benefit; To Amend Section 27-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude From Gross Income Interest Or Dividend Earned On An Individual Development Account And Any Money Withdrawn From An Individual Development Account That Is Used For A Qualified Purpose; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1571/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1571.xml","sponsor":"Gary Staples"},
{"bill_id":961827,"bill_number":"HB1643","title":"Mississippi Site Development Grant Program; create and authorize issuance of bonds to provide funds for.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Site Development Grant Program To Be Administered By The Mississippi Development Authority For The Purpose Of Providing Grants To Municipalities, Counties And Local Economic Development Organizations To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Improving The Marketability Of Publicly Owned Industrial Property For Industrial Economic Development Purposes; To Create The Mississippi Site Development Grant Fund To Be Administered By The Mississippi Development Authority; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Site Development Grant Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1643/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1643.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":961834,"bill_number":"HB1589","title":"Professional privilege tax; impose on attorneys who practice in state, are not domiciled in and do not maintain regular place of business.","description":"An Act To Impose A Privilege Tax On Attorneys Who Practice In This State And Are Not Domiciled In This State And Do Not Maintain A Regular Place Of Business In This State; To Provide A Fine For Failure To Pay The Tax; To Provide That The Revenue Derived From The Privilege Tax Provided For In This Act Shall Be Deposited Into The Civil Legal Assistance Fund; To Bring Forward Section 27-15-251, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides Penalties For Violations Of The State-wide Privilege Tax Law, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1589/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1589.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":961838,"bill_number":"HB1547","title":"Appropriation; Department of Health to establish and operate two STD/HIV specialty clinics.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The State Department Of Health For The Purpose Of Developing, Establishing And Operating Two Std/hiv Specialty Clinics For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1547/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1547.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":961841,"bill_number":"HB1603","title":"Income tax; authorize a credit for certain small businesses that create new jobs.","description":"An Act To Authorize An Income Tax Credit For Small Business Enterprises That Create New Full-time Jobs; To Provide For The Amount Of The Credit; To Provide That A Small Business Enterprise Must Increase Employment By At Least 10 Percent In Order To Be Eligible For The Tax Credit; To Provide That A Tax Credit Claimed Under This Act But Not Used In A Taxable Year May Be Carried Forward For Five Years From The Close Of The Tax Year In Which The Qualified Jobs Were Created; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1603/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1603.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":961846,"bill_number":"HB1651","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist the Town of Tchula with road improvements.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Tchula, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The Repair, Maintenance And/or Reconstruction Of Roads, Streets And Bridges In The Town; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1651/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1651.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":961850,"bill_number":"HB1608","title":"Income tax; authorize a credit for certain small businesses that create new jobs.","description":"An Act To Authorize An Income Tax Credit For Small Business Enterprises That Create New Full-time Jobs; To Provide For The Amount Of The Credit; To Provide That A Small Business Enterprise Must Increase Employment By At Least 10 Percent In Order To Be Eligible For The Tax Credit; To Provide That A Tax Credit Claimed Under This Act But Not Used In A Taxable Year May Be Carried Forward For Five Years From The Close Of The Tax Year In Which The Qualified Jobs Were Created; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1608/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1608.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":961855,"bill_number":"HB1646","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Holmes County with improvements to county roads and buildings.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Holmes County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Road And Street Improvements In The County And Improvements To County Buildings And Facilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1646/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1646.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":961863,"bill_number":"HB1539","title":"Appropriation; City of Jackson for police coverage and traffic control at state-sponsored events.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Jackson For The Purpose Of Providing Compensation For Police Coverage And Traffic Control At State-sponsored Events Within The Jackson City Limits For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1539/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1539.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":961867,"bill_number":"HB1598","title":"Income tax; allow credit to venison processors for part of costs of processing venison for MS Hunter's Harvest Program.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 27-7-22.39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A State Income Tax Credit To Venison Processors For A Percentage Of The Production Cost Of Processing Venison Donated By Hunters For The Mississippi Hunter's Harvest Program Of The Mississippi Wildlife Federation For Which The Processor Has Not Been Paid Or Otherwise Received Reimbursement; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1598/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1598.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":961872,"bill_number":"HB1572","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Marion County with construction of sportsplex.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Marion County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Planning, Design, Construction, Furnishing And Equipping Of The Marion County Sportsplex And Related Facilities In Marion County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1572/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1572.xml","sponsor":"Ken Morgan"},
{"bill_id":961876,"bill_number":"HB1672","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements to the Freedom House in Canton.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Purpose Of Furnishing, Equipping, Repairing And Renovating The Freedom House In Canton, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1672/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1672.xml","sponsor":"Edward Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":961881,"bill_number":"HB1635","title":"Sales tax; reduce rate on retail sales of motorcycles.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce The Sales Tax Rate On Retail Sales Of Motorcycles From Seven Percent To Five Percent; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1635/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1635.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":961885,"bill_number":"HB1550","title":"Appropriation; City of Jackson for additional police officers and vehicles.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Jackson For The Purpose Of Employing Additional Police Officers And Purchasing Additional Police Vehicles For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1550/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1550.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":961890,"bill_number":"HB1596","title":"Mississippi Small Business Investment Company Act; increase the amount of investment tax credits that may be allocated under.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-115-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase By $50,000,000.00 The Aggregate Amount Of Investment Tax Credits That May Be Allocated To Participating Investors Of Mississippi Small Business Investment Companies Under The Mississippi Small Business Investment Company Act; To Provide The Taxable Years In Which A Participating Investor May Claim The Additional Credits So Allocated Against His Premium Tax Liability; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2017-03-25","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2017-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1596/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1596.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":961893,"bill_number":"HB1631","title":"Sales tax; reduce rate on retail sales of motorcycles.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce The Sales Tax Rate On Retail Sales Of Motorcycles From Seven Percent To Five Percent; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1631/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1631.xml","sponsor":"Steve Hopkins"},
{"bill_id":961897,"bill_number":"HB1592","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Jackson with making road and street improvements near Jackson State University.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Jackson, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Making Improvements To Roads And Streets In Close Proximity To The Campus Of Jackson State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1592/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1592.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":961904,"bill_number":"HB1545","title":"Appropriation; City of Shelby for constructing a downtown walking trail and playground.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Shelby, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Assisting The City In Paying Costs Associated With Constructing A Downtown Walking Trail And Playground For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1545/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1545.xml","sponsor":"Abe Hudson"},
{"bill_id":961907,"bill_number":"HB1656","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of headquarters building for Department of Public Safety.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For Construction, Furnishing And Equipping Of A Headquarters Building For The Department Of Public Safety; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1656/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1656.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":961911,"bill_number":"HB1576","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of McComb in making improvements to Parklane Road.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Mccomb, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Making Improvements To A Portion Of Parklane Road Located In The City Of Mccomb, And For Related Water And Sewer Infrastructure Improvements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1576/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1576.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":961917,"bill_number":"HB1593","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of a new Highway Safety Patrol Substation in Starkville.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Construction, Furnishing And Equipping Of A New Highway Safety Patrol Substation In Starkville, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1593/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1593.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":961920,"bill_number":"HB1580","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements to Old Whitfield Road in Rankin County.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Improvements To A Portion Of Old Whitfield Road Located In Rankin County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1580/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1580.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":961925,"bill_number":"HB1622","title":"Free port warehouse; revise property stored in that is eligible for exemption from ad valorem taxes.","description":"O Amend Section 28, Chapter 511, Laws Of 2016, To Revise The Purposes For Which The Proceeds Of Bonds Authorized To Be Issued For The City Of Saltillo, Mississippi, May Be Used;","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1622/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1622.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":961929,"bill_number":"HB1569","title":"Appropriations; New Site Water Association for repair of water tank.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The New Site Water Association For The Purpose Of Repairing A Water Tank That Is Located Adjacent To The Piney Grove Campground For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1569/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1569.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":961933,"bill_number":"HB1605","title":"Income tax; authorize a credit for costs incurred for storm shelter/safe room for primary residence.","description":"An Act To Authorize An Income Tax Credit For Taxpayers Who Incurs Costs For The Construction, Acquisition Or Installation Of A Storm Shelter Or Safe Room For A Primary Residence; To Provide The Amount Of The Tax Credit; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1605/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1605.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":961938,"bill_number":"HB1577","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist with improvements to the Booneville Depot.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Booneville, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The Repairing, Restoring, Preserving And Maintaining Of The Booneville Depot; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1577/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1577.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":961942,"bill_number":"HB1669","title":"Bonds; authorize the issuance for the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District in paying costs associated with the repair of seawalls.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District In Paying Costs Associated With The Repair, Rehabilitation, Reconstruction Or Replacement Of Seawalls At The Ross Barnett Reservoir As Required By The Settlement Agreement In The Case Of Bobby L. Baker, Jr., Et Al. V. Pearl River Valley Water Supply District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1669/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1669.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":961946,"bill_number":"HB1617","title":"Income tax; authorize credit for certain child care expenses, child care centers and child care center teachers and directors.","description":"An Act To Authorize An Income Tax Credit For Certain Taxpayers Who Incur Child Care Expenses For A Dependent Child To Attend A Child Care Center That Is Qualified As A Standard Child Care Center Or Comprehensive Child Care Center Under The Mississippi Department Of Human Services Voluntary Child Care Program; To Provide For The Amount Of The Tax Credit; To Authorize A Refundable Income Tax Credit For A Taxpayer Who Is Qualified As A Standard Child Care Center Or Comprehensive Child Care Center Under The Mississippi Department Of Human Services Voluntary Child Care Program; To Provide For The Amount Of The Tax Credit; To Authorize A Refundable Income Tax Credit For A Taxpayer Who Is Employed As A Teacher Or Director With A Child Care Center That Is Qualified As A Standard Child Care Center Or Comprehensive Child Care Center Under The Mississippi Department Of Human Services Voluntary Child Care Program; To Provide For The Amount Of The Tax Credit; To Authorize An Income Tax Credit For A Taxpayer Who Donates Funds To A Child Care Center That Is Qualified As A Standard Child Care Center Or Comprehensive Child Care Center Under The Mississippi Department Of Human Services Voluntary Child Care Program; To Provide For The Amount Of The Tax Credit; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1617/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1617.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":961950,"bill_number":"HB1574","title":"Special local improvement assessment districts; authorize municipalities to create.","description":"An Act To Authorize Municipalities To Create Special Local Improvement Assessment Districts; To Authorize The Levy Of An Assessment Of Up To Six Mills On Taxable Real Property Located Within Such Assessment Districts; To Provide For The Duties And Powers Of Such Assessment Districts; To Require The Dissolution Of Such Assessment Districts Under Certain Circumstances; To Specify The Use For The Proceeds Of The Special Assessment; To Allow Such Districts To Levy Less Than The Maximum Allowable Assessment Levy; To Authorize The Issuance Of Bonds By A Municipality That Has Created A Special Local Improvement Assessment District Under This Act; To Provide That Bonds Issued By A Municipality Under This Act Shall Be Payable Out Of The Proceeds Of The Special Assessment Authorized Under This Act; To Authorize The Delegation Of Certain Authority Under This Act; To Provide That Bonds Issued Under This Act Shall Be Legal Investments; To Provide That Bonds Issued By A Municipality Under This Act Shall Be Excluded From The Municipality's Debt Limitation; To Amend Section 21-33-303, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1574/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1574.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":961954,"bill_number":"HB1666","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds to assist JSU with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Program.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Jackson State University In The Administration And Operation Of A Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics (stem) Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1666/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1666.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":961959,"bill_number":"HB1585","title":"Urban Flood Control and Drainage Law; authorize special assessment on property benefited by projects.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 51-35-333, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If The Board Of Directors Of A District Formed Under The Urban Flood And Drainage Control Act Determines That A Flood Or Drainage Control Project Will Benefit Only A Portion Of The District, The Board May Levy Special Assessments On The Property So Benefited To Pay Certain Costs Related To Such Project; To Provide For The Collection Of Such Assessments; To Provide That Prior To Levying Such A Special Assessment, The Board Of Directors Of The District Shall Make A Determination That The Necessary Approvals And Authorizations Are In Place And That Project-related Activities Are Ready To Commence; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1585/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1585.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":961962,"bill_number":"HB1602","title":"Income tax; authorize a credit for costs incurred for storm shelter/safe room for primary residence.","description":"An Act To Authorize An Income Tax Credit For Taxpayers Who Incurs Costs For The Construction, Acquisition Or Installation Of A Storm Shelter Or Safe Room For A Primary Residence; To Provide The Amount Of The Tax Credit; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1602/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1602.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":961969,"bill_number":"HB1629","title":"Ad valorem tax; exempt motor vehicle owned by certain volunteer firefighters.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-51-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide An Ad Valorem Tax Exemption On A Motor Vehicle Owned By A Person Who Is In Active Service As A Volunteer Fire Fighter And Has Continuously Served In Such Capacity For At Least One Year Before Making Application For The Tax Exemption Authorized In This Act; To Bring Forward Section 27-51-42.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes County Boards Of Supervisors To Grant A Partial Ad Valorem Tax Exemption On Motor Vehicle Owned By Persons Who Are Volunteer Firefighters, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1629/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1629.xml","sponsor":"John Corley"},
{"bill_id":961974,"bill_number":"HB1679","title":"Bonds; increase amount that may be issued under the Mississippi Business Investment Act.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-61-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase By $7,000,000.00 The Amount Of General Obligation Bonds That May Be Issued Under The Mississippi Business Investment Act; To Amend Section 57-61-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Amount Of Bond Proceeds That The Mississippi Development Authority May Utilize Under The Mississippi Business Investment Act To Make Grants Or Loans To Counties And Municipalities Through An Equipment And Public Facilities Grant And Loan Fund To Aid In Infrastructure-related Improvements, The Purchase Of Equipment And In The Purchase, Construction Or Repair And Renovation Of Facilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1679/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1679.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":961978,"bill_number":"HB1611","title":"Income/corporation franchise tax; increase amount of credits authorized for telecommunications enterprises providing broadband service to IHL.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-111-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Maximum Total Amount Of Income And Corporation Franchise Tax Credits That May Be Issued In A Fiscal Year For Telecommunication Enterprises That Have Contracted With The State To Provide Broadband Telecommunications Service To Institutions Of Higher Learning And Received Payment Credit Vouchers That Entitle The Telecommunications Enterprises To A Credit Against Aggregate Income Tax And Corporation Franchise Tax; To Extend The Repeal Date Of Such Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1611/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1611.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":961981,"bill_number":"HB1647","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Yazoo County with renovation of county courthouse.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Yazoo County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Repair, Renovation And Restoration Of The Yazoo County Courthouse; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1647/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1647.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":961985,"bill_number":"HB1668","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of a multipurpose building at the Greenville Higher Education Center/Mississippi Delta Community College.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist In Paying The Costs Associated With Construction, Furnishing And Equipping Of A New Multipurpose Building And Related Facilities To House Academic Shops And Classrooms At The Greenville Higher Education Center/mississippi Delta Community College; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1668/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1668.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":961989,"bill_number":"HB1581","title":"Homestead exemption; increase for unremarried surviving spouse of a member of the U.S. Armed Forces who dies in the line of duty.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 27-33-67 And 27-33-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Unremarried Surviving Spouse Of A Member Of The Armed Forces Of The United States, National Guard Or United States Reserves Who Dies In The Line Of Duty While Serving On Active Duty, Inactive Duty For Training Or While Activated By Order Of The Governor, Shall Be Exempt From All Ad Valorem Taxes On The Homestead Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1581/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1581.xml","sponsor":"Ray Rogers"},
{"bill_id":961993,"bill_number":"HB1614","title":"Income tax; exclude from gross income dividend income that has borne a tax under the laws of another state.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude From Gross Income Under The Income Tax Law Income From Dividends That Has Already Borne A Tax As Dividend Income Under The Laws Of Another State Of The United States; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1614/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1614.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":961999,"bill_number":"HB1664","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements to Alcoholic Beverage Control warehouse.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For Construction, Repair, Renovation And Replacement Of Buildings At The Alcoholic Beverage Control Warehouse Located In Madison County, Mississippi, And For The Purchase Or Renovation Of Equipment At Such Warehouse; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1664/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1664.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":962003,"bill_number":"HB1549","title":"Appropriation; Adams County for paying costs of replacing the old Kingston School Building.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Adams County, Mississippi, To Assist The County In Paying Costs Associated With Construction To Replace The Old Kingston School Building In The County For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1549/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1549.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":962008,"bill_number":"HB1546","title":"Appropriation; DFA to study certain aspects of alcoholic beverage industry and operations of the ABCD.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Finance And Administration For The Purpose Of Conducting A Study Of Certain Aspects Of The Alcoholic Beverage Industry And The Operations Of The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1546/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1546.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":962011,"bill_number":"HB1638","title":"Sales tax; exempt retail sales of school supplies during the last weekend in July.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation The Retail Sales Of Certain School Supplies During A Period Beginning At 12:01 A.m. On The Last Friday In July And Ending At 12:00 Midnight The Following Saturday; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1638/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1638.xml","sponsor":"Charles Busby"},
{"bill_id":962016,"bill_number":"HB1609","title":"Income tax; allow a credit to grocers for part of cost of purchasing locally grown or produced agricultural products.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 27-7-22.39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A State Income Tax Credit To Grocers For A Percentage Of The Cost Of Purchasing Locally Grown Or Produced Agricultural, Aquacultural Or Horticultural Products For Sale At Retail For Human Consumption; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1609/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1609.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":962020,"bill_number":"HB1558","title":"Appropriation; Recreational Facilities Activity Program Fund administered by the State Department of Education.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Recreational Facilities Activity Program Fund For The Purpose Of Constructing And Maintaining Recreational Facilities On School Property Or Nearby County-owned Property For The Fiscal Year 2018; To Provide That The Recreational Facilities Activity Program Fund Shall Be Administered By The State Department Of Education; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1558/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1558.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":962031,"bill_number":"HB1607","title":"Income tax; authorize first-time home buyer savings account and exclude contributions/distributions from gross income.","description":"An Act To Authorize Taxpayers To Establish First-time Home Buyer Savings Accounts; To Define Certain Terms; To Provide That The Amounts Contributed To A First-time Home Buyer Savings Account, Interest And Other Income Earned On An Account And Distributions From Such An Account That Are Used To Pay Eligible Costs Related To The Purchase Of A Single-family Residence Shall Be Excluded From The Gross Income Of The Account Holder Under The State Income Tax Law; To Amend Section 27-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1607/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1607.xml","sponsor":"Mark Formby"},
{"bill_id":962035,"bill_number":"HB1542","title":"Appropriation; State Public Defender for contracting with attorneys to represent indigent parents in certain cases.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Office Of State Public Defender For The Purpose Of Contracting With Trained And Certified Attorneys To Represent Indigent Parents Or Guardians In Abuse, Neglect Or Termination Of Parental Rights Proceedings For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1542/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1542.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":962039,"bill_number":"HB1632","title":"Special sales tax; authorize imposition of 1% or 2% for capital projects and/or tourism for cities after passage of referendum.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of Any Municipality To Impose A Special Tax Not To Exceed 1% On The Gross Proceeds Of All Sales Or Gross Income On Businesses In The Municipality Derived From Activities Taxed At The Rate Of 7% Or More Under The Mississippi Sales Tax Law Or Such Municipality May Impose A Tourism Tax In An Amount Not To Exceed 2% Upon The Gross Proceeds Derived From Room Rentals And The Sales Of Restaurants; To Provide That The Special Sales Tax Shall Not Be Levied Unless Authorized By At Least Three-fifths Of The Votes Cast At A Referendum Called And Held For Such Purpose; To Authorize A Municipality To Incur Indebtedness In An Amount Not Greater Than An Amount For Which Debt Service Is Capable Of Being Funded By The Proceeds Of The Special Sales Tax; To Provide That The Special Sales Tax Revenue Collected Pursuant To Such A Tax Shall Be Used And Expended By The Municipality To Fund Capital Projects And/or Tourism; To Provide For The Discontinuance Of The Special Sales Tax Upon Completion Of The Funding Of The Projects For Which The Tax Was Levied; To Amend Section 21-33-303, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1632/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1632.xml","sponsor":"Roun McNeal"},
{"bill_id":962042,"bill_number":"HB1555","title":"Appropriation; City of Columbia and Marion County to assist in paying costs of certain projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Columbia And Marion County To Assist The City In Paying Costs Associated With Making Improvements To City Roads, Streets And Bridges, And To Assist The County In Paying Costs Associated With Making Improvements To The Columbia-marion County Airport And In Paying Costs Associated With Making Improvements To County Roads, Streets And Bridges For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1555/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1555.xml","sponsor":"Ken Morgan"},
{"bill_id":962047,"bill_number":"HB1648","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for state acquisition of the former Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home property in Jackson.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Acquisition Of The Former Wright And Ferguson Funeral Home Property In The City Of Jackson, Mississippi, As Authorized By Senate Bill No. 2685, 2015 Regular Session; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1648/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1648.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":962051,"bill_number":"HB1559","title":"Appropriation; Archives and History for Scott Ford House to develop two historic properties in Jackson.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Archives And History For The Purpose Of Providing A Grant To The Scott Ford House, Inc., To Develop Two Historic Properties On East Cohea Street In The City Of Jackson For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1559/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1559.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":962057,"bill_number":"HB1597","title":"Income tax; revise provisions regarding net income of nonresidents, revise definition of term \"doing business.\"","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Net Income Of Nonresidents Derived From Property, Activity And Other Sources Within Mississippi Is Subject To The State Income Tax; To Amend Section 27-7-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"doing Business\" For Purposes Of The State Income Tax Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1597/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1597.xml","sponsor":"David Myers"},
{"bill_id":962061,"bill_number":"HB1654","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for improvements to portion of Old Richton Road in City of Petal.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Petal, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Making Improvements To A Portion Of Old Richton Road Located In Forrest County In The City Of Petal; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1654/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1654.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":962066,"bill_number":"HB1553","title":"Appropriation; Mental Health for additional funding for crisis centers and outpatient services.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The State Department Of Mental Health For The Purpose Of Providing Additional Funding For Crisis Stabilization Units And Outpatient Services And Community-based Services For Mental Health Patients For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1553/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1553.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":962070,"bill_number":"HB1554","title":"Appropriation; Administration Office of Courts to provide funding for mental health courts.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Administrative Office Of Courts For The Purpose Of Providing Funding For Mental Health Courts For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1554/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1554.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":962073,"bill_number":"HB1537","title":"Appropriation; DFA for salary of new criminal investigator for the 8th Circuit Court District.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Finance And Administration For The Purpose Of Paying The Salary Of The New Criminal Investigator For The Eighth Circuit Court District For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1537/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1537.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":962077,"bill_number":"HB1624","title":"Ad valorem tax; exempt certain business personal property from.","description":"An Act To Exempt From Ad Valorem Taxation Certain Personal Property That Is Owned By A Business Enterprise And Used By The Business Enterprise Solely On The Premises Of The Business Enterprise In The Operation Of The Enterprise; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1624/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1624.xml","sponsor":"Robert Foster"},
{"bill_id":962081,"bill_number":"HB1670","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for the Mississippi Watershed Repair and Rehabilitation Cost-Share Program.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of General Obligation Bonds In The Amount Of $5,000,000.00 To Provide Funds For The Mississippi Watershed Repair And Rehabilitation Cost-share Program; To Amend Section 51-37-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1670/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1670.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":962088,"bill_number":"HB1532","title":"Appropriation; IHL for Alcorn State University for design and planning of construction of new student union complex.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The Purpose Of Providing Funding To Alcorn State University For The Design And Planning Of The Construction Of A New Student Union Complex On Its Main Campuses In Lorman For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1532/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1532.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":962091,"bill_number":"HB1548","title":"Appropriation; DFA to study certain aspects of alcoholic beverage industry and operations of the ABCD.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Finance And Administration For The Purpose Of Conducting A Study Of Certain Aspects Of The Alcoholic Beverage Industry And The Operations Of The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1548/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1548.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":962096,"bill_number":"HB1561","title":"Appropriation; Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Fund for funding bridge program.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Local System Bridge Replacement And Rehabilitation Fund For The Purpose Of Providing Funding For The Local System Bridge Replacement And Rehabilitation Program For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1561/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1561.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":962100,"bill_number":"HB1567","title":"Appropriation; IHL for Alcorn State University for renovating the Whitney Health and P.E. Complex or constructing a new academic convocation center.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The Purpose Of Providing Funding To Alcorn State University For The Design And Planning Of Renovating The Davey L. Whitney Health And Physical Education Complex Or Constructing A New Academic Convocation Center Into The Whitney Complex For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1567/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1567.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":962103,"bill_number":"HB1536","title":"Appropriation; Health Department for additional funds for Office of Health Disparity Elimination.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The State Department Of Health For The Purpose Of Providing Additional Funds For The Office Of Health Disparity Elimination For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1536/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1536.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":962109,"bill_number":"HB1535","title":"Appropriation; Mississippi Development Authority to fund minority disparity study.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Development Authority For The Purpose Of Funding A Study To Determine If There Is A Statistical Disparity In The Number Of Minority Contractors Doing Business With The State Of Mississippi, For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1535/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1535.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":962114,"bill_number":"HB1650","title":"Bonds; create rural counties and municipalities cellular and broadband grant program and authorize issuance of bonds.","description":"An Act To Establish A Grant For The Purpose Of Making Grants To Assist Businesses In Paying Costs Associated With Providing And Expanding Cellular And Broadband Access And Coverage In Rural Counties And Rural Municipalities; To Provide That The Mississippi Development Authority Shall Administer The Grant Program Created In This Act; To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury, Designated As The \"rural Counties And Municipalities Cellular And Broadband Fund\"; To Authorize The Issuance Of $15,000,000.00 Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The \"rural Counties And Municipalities Cellular And Broadband Fund\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1650/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1650.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":962118,"bill_number":"HB1671","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Natchez with the construction of a river landing dock along riverfront.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Natchez, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Associated With Preplanning And Construction Of A Mississippi River Landing Dock Facility And Related Structures On Property Owned By The City Located Along The Natchez Riverfront; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1671/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1671.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":962123,"bill_number":"HB1544","title":"Appropriation; Department of Education for new program to make funding available to school districts for enhancing vocational education programs.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The State Department Of Education For The Purpose Of Providing Funding For The Program Established Under House Bill No. 1544, 2017 Regular Session, To Make Funding Available To School Districts To Enhance Vocational Education Programs In The School System For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1544/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1544.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":962127,"bill_number":"HB1606","title":"Income tax; authorize a credit for taxpayers that employ persons convicted of certain nonviolent crimes.","description":"An Act To Authorize An Income Tax Credit For Taxpayers That Employ Persons Who Have Been Convicted Of Certain Nonviolent Crimes; To Provide The Amount Of The Tax Credit; To Limit The Amount Of The Tax Credit That May Be Claimed In A Taxable Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1606/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1606.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":962132,"bill_number":"HB1563","title":"Appropriation; Sunflower County for costs of researching whether windmills are a viable source of county power.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Sunflower County For The Purpose Of Assisting The County In Paying Costs Associated With Researching Whether Windmills Or Other Forms Of Wind Energy Are A Viable Source Of Power For The County For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1563/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1563.xml","sponsor":"Abe Hudson"},
{"bill_id":962135,"bill_number":"HB1677","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for improvements to the Jackson Zoo and Livingston Park.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For Improvements To The Jackson Zoo And Livingston Park; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1677/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1677.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":962141,"bill_number":"HB1660","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Sunflower County in researching wind energy as a viable source of power for the county.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Sunflower County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Researching Whether Windmills Or Other Forms Of Wind Energy Are A Viable Source For Providing Power For The County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1660/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1660.xml","sponsor":"Abe Hudson"},
{"bill_id":962145,"bill_number":"HB1586","title":"Free port warehouse; revise property stored in that is eligible for exemption from ad valorem tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-31-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Personal Property That Is Consigned Or Transferred To A Licensed Free Port Warehouse, Public Or Private, Within The State Of Mississippi, For Storage Pending Transit To Not More Than One Other Location In This State For Production Or Processing Into A Component Or Part That Is Then Transported To A Final Destination Outside Of The State Of Mississippi, Is Eligible For Exemption From Ad Valorem Taxes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1586/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1586.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":962147,"bill_number":"HB1543","title":"Appropriation; Hinds County to fund centralized wastewater treatment system to service Byram-Clinton corridor area.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Hinds County For The Purpose Of Providing Funding Of The First Phase Development Of A Centralized Wastewater Treatment System To Service The Byram-clinton Corridor Area For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1543/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1543.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":962152,"bill_number":"HB1639","title":"Sales tax; exempt certain sales of tangible personal property to volunteer fire departments for use solely in department purposes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Sales Of Tangible Personal Property To Volunteer Fire Departments For Use Solely In Department Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1639/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1639.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":962159,"bill_number":"HB1620","title":"Income tax; revise provisions regarding net income of nonresidents, certain definitions and certain business deductions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Net Income Of Nonresidents Derived From Property, Activity And Other Sources Within Mississippi Is Subject To The State Income Tax; To Amend Section 27-7-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"doing Business\" For Purposes Of The State Income Tax Law; To Amend Section 27-7-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"valid Business Purpose\" Under The State Income Tax Law For Purposes Of Restrictions On The Deduction Of Certain Intangible Expenses And Interest Incurred In Connection With Transactions With Related Members And To Revise Certain Provisions Regarding The Deduction; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1620/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1620.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":962162,"bill_number":"HB1673","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds In The Amount Of $7,300,000.00 To Provide Matching Funds For Federal Funds For The Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund; To Amend Section 49-17-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Interest And Investment Earnings On Money In The Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund To Be Utilized To Pay Debt Service On The Bonds Authorized To Be Issued By This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1673/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1673.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":962167,"bill_number":"HB1642","title":"Mississippi Site Development Grant Program; create and authorize issuance of bonds to provide funds for.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Site Development Grant Program To Be Administered By The Mississippi Development Authority For The Purpose Of Providing Grants To Municipalities, Counties And Local Economic Development Organizations To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Improving The Marketability Of Publicly Owned Industrial Property For Industrial Economic Development Purposes; To Create The Mississippi Site Development Grant Fund To Be Administered By The Mississippi Development Authority; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Site Development Grant Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1642/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1642.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":962170,"bill_number":"HB1538","title":"Appropriation; IHL for MS Valley State University for lowering tuition rate for 2017-2018 academic year.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Provide Additional Funding To Mississippi Valley State University For The Purpose Of Lowering The Tuition Rate For The 2017-2018 Academic Year, For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1538/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1538.xml","sponsor":"Willie Perkins"},
{"bill_id":962174,"bill_number":"HB1636","title":"Sales tax; exempt retail sales of school supplies during the last weekend in July.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation The Retail Sales Of Certain School Supplies During A Period Beginning At 12:01 A.m. On The Last Friday In July And Ending At 12:00 Midnight The Following Saturday; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1636/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1636.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":962179,"bill_number":"HB1645","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements to Jerry Clower Park in Yazoo City.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For Improvements To Jerry Clower Park In Yazoo City, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1645/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1645.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":962184,"bill_number":"HB1570","title":"City of Biloxi; authorize to establish \"Biloxi Biometrics and Cybersecurity Center, Inc.\", a nonprofit corporation.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Biloxi, Mississippi, To Establish A Nonprofit, Community Based Corporation To Be Known As \"biloxi Biometrics And Cybersecurity Center, Inc.\"; To Authorize Such Authorities To Acquire, Purchase And/or Construct A Biometrics And Nanotechnology Research And Development Center; To Create A Public-private Partnership With Private For-profit And Nonprofit Research And Development Firms And Institutions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1570/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1570.xml","sponsor":"Randall Patterson"},
{"bill_id":962188,"bill_number":"HB1568","title":"Appropriation; IHL for Alcorn State University for expansion of research and production of shiitake mushrooms.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The Purpose Of Providing Funding To The Mississippi Small Farm And Agribusiness Center At Alcorn State University In Partnership With The Mississippi Natural Products Association For The Expansion Of Research Relating To And The Production Of Shiitake Mushrooms And Other Specialty Mushrooms For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1568/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1568.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":962197,"bill_number":"HB1675","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist the Delta Blues Museum with installation of permanent exhibits.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Acquisition, Storage And Relocation Of Artifacts And The Design, Fabrication And Installation Of Permanent Exhibits, Including The Development Of All Associated Films And Interactive Components, For The Delta Blues Museum In Clarksdale, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1675/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1675.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":962201,"bill_number":"HB1604","title":"Income tax; authorize a credit for taxpayers who serve as volunteer firefighters.","description":"An Act To Authorize A Refundable Income Tax Credit For Taxpayers Who Serve As Volunteer Firefighters; To Provide The Amount Of The Tax Credit; To Provide That If The Amount Of Tax Credit Claimed By A Taxpayer Exceeds The Amount Of Income Tax Imposed Upon The Taxpayer For The Taxable Year, Then The Taxpayer Shall Receive A Refund From The Department Of Revenue For The Amount Of Such Excess; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1604/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1604.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":962206,"bill_number":"HB1541","title":"Appropriation; Archives and History for Scott Ford House to develop two historic properties in Jackson.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Archives And History For The Purpose Of Providing A Grant To The Scott Ford House, Inc., To Develop Two Historic Properties On East Cohea Street In The City Of Jackson For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1541/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1541.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":962211,"bill_number":"HB1678","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for critical improvements to water plant at Alcorn State University.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For Critical Upgrades And Improvements To The Water Plant And Related Infrastructure And Facilities At Alcorn State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1678/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1678.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":962214,"bill_number":"HB1584","title":"Homestead exemption; increase for persons 65 years of age or older or totally disabled.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-33-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Persons Who Are Sixty-five Years Of Age Or Older Or Who Are Totally Disabled Shall Be Exempt From All Ad Valorem Taxes On The Assessed Value Of Homestead Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1584/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1584.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Horne"},
{"bill_id":962218,"bill_number":"HB1674","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to for the ACE Fund.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds In The Amount Of $10,000,000.00 For The Ace Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1674/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1674.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":962223,"bill_number":"HB1599","title":"Income tax; revise provisions regarding net income of nonresidents, certain definitions and certain business deductions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Net Income Of Nonresidents Derived From Property, Activity And Other Sources Within Mississippi Is Subject To The State Income Tax; To Amend Section 27-7-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"doing Business\" For Purposes Of The State Income Tax Law; To Amend Section 27-7-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"valid Business Purpose\" Under The State Income Tax Law For Purposes Of Restrictions On The Deduction Of Certain Intangible Expenses And Interest Incurred In Connection With Transactions With Related Members And To Revise Certain Provisions Regarding The Deduction; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1599/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1599.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":962228,"bill_number":"HB1578","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for improvements at state parks.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To The Mississippi Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Repair And Renovation Of Capital Facilities, Improvements, Dams, Roofing, Wastewater And Water Well Mandates, And Other Facility Maintenance Items And Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1578/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1578.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":962233,"bill_number":"HB1616","title":"Income tax; authorize a credit for employers who pay the cost of a qualified wellness program.","description":"An Act To Provide An Income Tax Credit To Employers Who Pay Costs In Connection With A Qualified Wellness Program In The Amount Of 50% Of The Costs Paid In Connection With The Qualified Wellness Program; To Limit The Amount Of The Credit That An Employer May Claim In Any One Taxable Year; To Provide That The Aggregate Amount Of Tax Credits That May Be Awarded Under This Act In Any One Calendar Year Shall Not Exceed $1,000,000.00; To Provide The Components That A Wellness Program Must Have To Qualify For The Credit; To Provide That If The Amount Of The Allowable Credit Exceeds The Income Tax Liability Of The Employer In A Taxable Year, The Amount Of The Excess Shall Not Be Refundable Or Carried Forward To Any Other Taxable Year; To Require The State Department Of Health, Office Of Preventive Health, To Certify Employers' Eligibility For The Credit; To Provide That $30,000.00 Shall Be Appropriated Annually To The Department Of Health, Office Of Preventive Health, To Assist In The Discharge Of The Office's Duties Under This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1616/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1616.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":962237,"bill_number":"HB1573","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Marion county and City of Columbia with road, bridge and airport improvements.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Columbia, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Making Improvements To City Roads, Streets And Bridges; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Marion County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Making Improvements To The Columbia-marion County Airport; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Marion County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Making Improvements To County Roads, Streets And Bridges; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1573/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1573.xml","sponsor":"Ken Morgan"},
{"bill_id":962240,"bill_number":"HB1625","title":"Ad valorem tax; revise provisions regarding fee-in-lieu of ad valorem taxes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-31-104, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That County Boards Of Supervisors And Municipal Authorities May Enter Into Fee-in-lieu Of Ad Valorem Taxes Agreements For Projects Totaling Over $20,000,000.00; To Provide That A Fee-in-lieu Of Ad Valorem Taxes Agreement May Extend For Up To Thirty Years From The Commencement Of The Fee-in-lieu Period Granted Therein, However, No Particular Parcel Of Land, Real Property Improvement Or Item Of Personal Property Shall Be Subject To A Fee-in-lieu Of Ad Valorem Taxes For A Duration Of More Than Ten Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1625/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1625.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":962245,"bill_number":"HB1590","title":"Commercial air services; authorize incentive for certain expenditures made to increase service at commercial service airports.","description":"An Act To Provide An Income Tax Credit, Insurance Premium Tax Credit And Gaming Gross Revenue License Fee Credit For Entities That Incur Certain Costs For The Purpose Of Aiding In Increasing Commercial Air Service At Commercial Service Airports In This State; To Provide For The Amount Of The Credit; To Provide That The Maximum Aggregate Amount Of The Credits That May Be Claimed By All Entities In Any One State Fiscal Year Shall Not Exceed $2,500,000.00; To Amend Section 27-15-129, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Investments That May Reduce A Taxpayer's Insurance Premium Tax Liability Under Such Section Shall Not Include Any Expenditure For Which A Credit May Be Claimed Under This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1590/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1590.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":962252,"bill_number":"HB1565","title":"Appropriation; IHL for Alcorn State University for improving campus safety and security.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The Purpose Of Providing Funding To Alcorn State University For Improving Campus Safety And Security For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1565/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1565.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":962256,"bill_number":"HB1627","title":"Ad valorem tax; exempt certain business personal property from.","description":"An Act To Exempt From Ad Valorem Taxation Certain Personal Property That Is Owned By A Business Enterprise And Used By The Business Enterprise Solely On The Premises Of The Business Enterprise In The Operation Of The Enterprise; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1627/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1627.xml","sponsor":"William Shirley"},
{"bill_id":962262,"bill_number":"HB1560","title":"Appropriation; MDE to assist parents in paying school districts for cost of lost/damaged electronic devices assigned to students.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The State Department Of Education For The Purpose Of Assisting Cost Of The Parents Of At-risk Public School Students In Meeting The Financial Obligations Owed To The School District For The Cost Of Lost, Stolen Or Damaged Electronic Devices Assigned To The Student Under The School District's K-12 Educational One-to-one Program For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1560/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1560.xml","sponsor":"Charles Young"},
{"bill_id":962266,"bill_number":"HB1557","title":"Appropriation; Health Department to provide funding to federally qualified health centers.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The State Department Of Health For The Purpose Of Providing Funding For Federally Qualified Health Centers In The State For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1557/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1557.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":962270,"bill_number":"HB1661","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for capital improvements at Alcorn State University.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For Construction, Furnishing And Equipping Of New Buildings And Related Facilities For University Faculty And Staff Housing At Alcorn State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1661/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1661.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":962274,"bill_number":"HB1533","title":"Appropriation; Department of Public Safety for highway patrol trooper training class.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Public Safety, Division Of Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol, For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of A Sixty-member Highway Patrol Trooper Training Class, For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1533/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1533.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":962278,"bill_number":"HB1676","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds to assist Hinds County in construction of the Byram-Clinton Parkway project.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Hinds County, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Of Construction And Development Of The Byram-clinton Parkway Project; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1676/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1676.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":962282,"bill_number":"HB1618","title":"Income tax; authorize a credit for cost of new alternative fueling infrastructure.","description":"An Act To Provide An Income Tax Credit For A Percentage Of The Cost Of Installing New Alternative Fueling Infrastructure For Certain Alternative Fuels; To Provide An Income Tax Credit For A Percentage Of The Cost Of Installing A Residential Compressed Natural Gas Fueling System; To Define Certain Terms Used In The Act; To Prescribe The Maximum Amount Of The One-time Credit, Based On The Type Of Qualified Clean-burning Motor Vehicle Fuel Property, Which May Be Claimed In A Taxable Year; To Provide That Any Unused Portion Of The Credit May Be Carried Forward For The Succeeding Five Tax Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1618/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1618.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":962286,"bill_number":"HB1615","title":"Income tax; authorize a credit for certain contributions to support the MS Integrated Basic Educational and Skills Training Program.","description":"An Act To Authorize An Income Tax Credit For Contributions To Certain Nonprofit Organizations That Are Made To Support The Mississippi Integrated Basic Education And Skills Training Model Program; To Limit The Amount Of The Credit That May Be Claimed In Any Taxable Year; To Limit The Aggregate Amount Of Credits That May Be Awarded Under This Act In Any One Calendar Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1615/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1615.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":962289,"bill_number":"HB1633","title":"Sales tax; reduce rate on retail sales of motorcycles.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce The Sales Tax Rate On Retail Sales Of Motorcycles From Seven Percent To Five Percent; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1633/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1633.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":962295,"bill_number":"HB1623","title":"Ad valorem tax; revise certain provisions regarding exemption for property of religious entities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-31-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Property Belonging To A Religious Society Or Ecclesiastical Body, Or Any Congregation Thereof, Which Is Used Exclusively For Such Society Or Body And Not For Profit And Located Inside A Municipality With A Population In Excess Of 100,000 According To The Most Recent Federal Decennial Census Shall Not Be Exempt From Ad Valorem Taxation Unless The Religious Society Or Ecclesiastical Body Provides To The Governing Authorities Of The Municipality In Which The Property Is Located A Description Or Plan Of How The Religious Society Or Ecclesiastical Body Contributes To Or Will Contribute To The Improvement Of The Conditions Of The Community In Which The Property Is Located And The Municipal Governing Authorities Approve Such Description Or Plan; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1623/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1623.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":962298,"bill_number":"HB1564","title":"Appropriation; IHL for Alcorn State University for making modifications to buildings to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The Purpose Of Providing Funding To Alcorn State University For Making Modifications To Several Selected High Priority Buildings To Comply With The Americans With Disabilities Act For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1564/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1564.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":962302,"bill_number":"HB1579","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist the Winona Municipal Separate School District with school repairs.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Winona Municipal Separate School District In Paying Costs Associated With Repair, Renovation, Upgrades And Improvements To District Schools And Related Facilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1579/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1579.xml","sponsor":"Karl Oliver"},
{"bill_id":962308,"bill_number":"HB1657","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Jackson with removal and demolition of certain dilapidated and blighted properties.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Jackson, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The Acquisition, Removal And Demolition Of Dilapidated And Blighted Properties Located In Close Proximity To Certain State Grounds And Lands And Such Properties Located Within Or In Close Proximity To The Farish Street Historic District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1657/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1657.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":962313,"bill_number":"HB1575","title":"Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Master Plan Act; create to provide certain incentives for certain health care facilities.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Master Plan Act; To Authorize The Mississippi Development Authority To Certify A Health Care Industry Zone Master Plan Community If Certain Requirements Are Met; To Provide That Municipalities Or Counties That Have Health Care Master Plans Meeting The Requirements Of This Act May Acquire, Own And Lease Projects For The Purpose Of Targeting The Health Care And Life Science Industry; To Authorize Municipalities To Issue Bonds For The Purposes Of Defraying The Cost Of Acquiring Or Constructing Buildings For Such Projects Or Acquiring Land For Such Projects; To Create The Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Master Plan Fund; To Provide That The Purpose Of The Fund Is To Assist In Maximizing Health Care Industry Zone Master Plan Economic Development Opportunities Related To Any New Or Expanded Health Care Or Life Science Related Business Or Industry; To Provide That Money In The Fund Shall Be Used By The Mississippi Development Authority To Make Grants To Local Economic Development Entities To Assist Any New Or Expanding Health Care Or Life Science Related Business Or Industry That Meets The Criteria Provided In This Section When The Assistance Aids The Consummation Of A Project Within A Health Care Industry Zone Master Plan Community; To Create The Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Master Plan Revolving Loan Fund; To Provide That Money In The Fund Shall Be Disbursed By The Mississippi Development Authority As Loans To Qualified Health Care Facilities Or Businesses Located In A Health Care Industry Zone Master Plan Community By The Mississippi Development Authority For Costs Associated With Architectural Services, Engineering Services, Project Management Services, And Other Pre-construction And Post-construction Expenses And Construction Costs For Public, Private, For-profit And Nonprofit Entities To Initiate New Ventures Or Expand Existing Ventures; To Provide That To Be Eligible For A Loan Under This Section, The Mississippi Development Authority Must Certify That The Qualified Health Care Facility Or Business For Which The Loan Is Sought Will Create A Minimum Of 25 New Full-time Jobs And/or Have $10,000,000.00 Of Capital Investment; To Create The Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Master Plan Job Training Grant Fund; To Provide That The Money In The Fund Shall Be Used For The Purpose Of Making Job Training Grants To Community And Junior Colleges, Public Universities And Local Workforce Investment Areas To Pay A Portion Of The Costs Of Providing Training Or Retraining For Employees Of Qualified Health Care Industry Facilities Or Businesses Locating In A Community That Has A Certified Health Care Zone Master Plan; To Provide That The Mississippi Development Authority Shall Administer The Fund; To Provide That The Fund Shall Be Funded By A Diversion Of Sales Tax Revenue; To Provide For The Amount Of The Grants; To Create The Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Master Plan Advantage Jobs Fund; To Provide That The Money In The Fund Shall Be Used By The Mississippi Development Authority For The Purpose Of Making The Incentive Payments To Qualified Health Care Facilities Or Businesses; To Provide That A Qualified Health Care Facility Or Business That Provides An Average Annual Salary, Excluding Benefits Which Are Not Subject To Mississippi Income Taxes, Of At Least 100% Of The Most Recently Published State Average Annual Wage Or The Most Recently Published Average Annual Wage Of The County In Which The Qualified Health Care Facility Or Business Is Located As Determined By The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security, Whichever Is The Lesser, And Creates At Least 25 New Direct Jobs, Is Eligible For Incentive Payments; To Provide That The Fund Shall Be Funded By A Diversion Of The Withholding Tax Payments Made By The Qualified Health Care Facility Or Business; To Provide The Amount Of The Incentive Payments; To Provide For An Income Tax And Insurance Premium Tax Credit For Taxpayers That Pay A Qualified Community Development Entity For Qualified Equity Investments In A Certified Health Care Zone Master Plan Community; To Provide That The Amount Of The Credit Shall Be Equal To A Certain Percentage Of The Adjusted Purchase Price Paid To The Qualified Community Development Entity For The Qualified Equity Investment; To Provide That The Maximum Aggregate Amount Of The Credits That May Be Allocated To All Taxpayers In Any One State Fiscal Year Shall Not Exceed $5,000,000.00 And That The Credits Shall Be Allocated By The Mississippi Development Authority; To Provide For The Recapture Of All Or A Portion Of The Credit Under Certain Circumstances; To Amend Section 27-15-129, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Investments That May Reduce A Taxpayer's Insurance Premium Tax Liability Under Such Section Shall Not Include Any Investment For Which Such A Credit Is Allocated Under This Act; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds In The Amount Of $5,000,000.00 To Provide Funds For The Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Master Plan Fund; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds In The Amount Of $5,000,000.00 To Provide Funds For The Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Master Plan Revolving Loan Fund; To Amend Sections 19-9-5, 27-7-312, 21-33-303 And 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1575/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1575.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":962316,"bill_number":"HB1640","title":"Sales tax; exempt sales of tangible personal property to volunteer fire departments for use solely in department purposes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Sales Of Tangible Personal Property To Volunteer Fire Departments For Use Solely In Department Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1640/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1640.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":962320,"bill_number":"HB1659","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist the North Bolivar Consolidated School District in making improvements to schools.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The North Bolivar Consolidated School District In Paying Costs Associated With The Repair, Renovation, Rehabilitation And/or Replacement Of The Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning System And The Water And Plumbing Systems Of Broad Street High School And Making Upgrades To The Vocational And Technical Education Program Operated At John F. Kennedy Memorial High School; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1659/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1659.xml","sponsor":"Abe Hudson"},
{"bill_id":962324,"bill_number":"HB1619","title":"Income tax; revise tax credit for child adoption expenses.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-22.32, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Amount Of The Tax Credit Authorized For Expenses Incurred For The Adoption Of A Child; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1619/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1619.xml","sponsor":"Roun McNeal"},
{"bill_id":962329,"bill_number":"HB1556","title":"Appropriation; North Bolivar Consolidated School District for costs of repairs, renovations and upgrades at two high schools.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of The North Bolivar Consolidated School District For The Purpose Of Assisting The District In Paying Costs Associated With Making Repairs, Renovations And Upgrades At Two High Schools Of The District For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1556/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1556.xml","sponsor":"Abe Hudson"},
{"bill_id":962332,"bill_number":"HB1588","title":"Corporate corridor redevelopment zones; authorize designation of and certain tax incentives for qualified businesses.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Mississippi Development Authority To Designate Corporate Corridor Redevelopment Zones; To Authorize The Mississippi Development Authority To Certify Business Enterprises That Meet Certain Criteria And Are Located In Corporate Corridor Redevelopment Zones As Qualified Business Enterprises Under This Act; To Provide That Such Qualified Business Enterprises Shall Be Eligible For An Accelerated State Income Tax Depreciation Deduction, For Certain Sales Tax Exemptions And For A Fee-in-lieu Of Ad Valorem Taxes; To Amend Section 27-31-104, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize County Boards Of Supervisors And Municipal Governing Authorities To Grant A Fee-in-lieu Of Ad Valorem Taxes To Qualified Business Enterprises As Defined In This Act; To Amend Section 27-65-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Sales Of Materials Used In The Construction Of A Facility, Or Any Addition Or Improvement Thereon, And Sales Of Any Machinery And Equipment Not Later Than Three Months After The Completion Of Construction Of The Facility, Or Any Addition Thereon, To Be Used In The Facility, To Qualified Businesses As Defined In This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1588/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1588.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":962337,"bill_number":"HB1667","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for improvements to Jackson Zoo.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For Improvements To The Jackson Zoo; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1667/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1667.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":962342,"bill_number":"HB1658","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of building for School of Public Health at Jackson State University.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For Construction, Furnishing And Equipping Of A New Building And Related Facilities To House The School Of Public Health At Jackson State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1658/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1658.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":962345,"bill_number":"HB1591","title":"Bonds; increase amount that may be issued to provide funds for the Mississippi Railroad Improvements Fund.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45, Chapter 480, Laws Of 2011, As Amended By Section 9, Chapter 569, Laws Of 2013, As Amended By Section 16, Chapter 530, Laws Of 2014, To Increase The Amount Of State General Obligation Bonds That May Be Issued To Provide Funds For The Mississippi Railroad Improvements Fund And To Extend The Time Within Which Such Bonds May Be Issued; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1591/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1591.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":962349,"bill_number":"SC611","title":"Salute the sports and entertainment excellence of Mississippi's Pro Rodeo Master Comedian Lecile Harris.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Saluting The Sports And Entertainment Excellence Of Mississippi's Pro Rodeo Master Comedian Lecile Harris.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC611/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0611.xml","sponsor":"Philip Moran"},
{"bill_id":962353,"bill_number":"HB1613","title":"Taxpayer Pay Raise Act of 2016; remove phase out of income and corporation franchise tax, remove deduction for federal self-employment tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Provisions That Phase Out, Beginning January 1, 2018, Income Taxation On The First $5,000.00 Of Taxable Income; To Amend Section 27-7-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove A Provision That Authorizes A Portion Of The Federal Self-employment Taxes Assessed Against Self-employed Individuals To Be Allowed As An Adjustment To Gross Income Under The State Income Tax Law; To Amend Sections 27-13-5 And 27-13-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Provision That Phase Out, Beginning January 1, 2018, The Corporation Franchise Tax; To Repeal Section 5, Chapter 499, Laws Of 2016, Which Repeals The Corporation Franchise Law From And After January 1, 2028; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1613/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1613.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":962444,"bill_number":"HR26","title":"Black Creek Canoe Rental; commend upon occasion of its 40th anniversary.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Black Creek Canoe Rental Upon The Auspicious Occasion Of Its 40th Anniversary And Expressing Best Wishes For Its Continued Success And Growth In The Future.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR26/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0026.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":962523,"bill_number":"SB3025","title":"Bonds; authorize g.o. bonds to assist in repair, renovation, restoration & expansion of the Houlka Community Center.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Repair, Renovation And Restoration Of The Houlka Community Center In Chickasaw County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3025/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3025.xml","sponsor":"Russell Jolly"},
{"bill_id":962597,"bill_number":"SC612","title":"Commend Oxford High School \"Chargers\" Cheerleading Team for winning first-ever National Cheerleading Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Oxford High School \"chargers\" Cheerleading Team For Winning Their First-ever National High School Cheerleading Championship In Orlando, Florida.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC612/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0612.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":962677,"bill_number":"HC62","title":"Florence High School \"Eagles\" Boys Soccer Team; congratulate upon winning MHSAA Class 4A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Congratulating The Florence High School Eagles Boys Soccer Team Upon Winning The Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 4a Boys Soccer State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC62/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0062.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":962753,"bill_number":"SB3024","title":"Mississippi Savings Initiative; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Savings Initiative; To Authorize The Creation Of Individual Development Accounts For Low-income Individuals That May Be Utilized By The Account Holder For Certain Purposes; To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Banking And Consumer Finance To Contract With Fiduciary Organizations To Serve As Intermediaries Between Individual Development Account Holders And Financial Institutions Holding Account Funds; To Provide That The Gross Household Income Of Individual Retirement Account Holders May Not Exceed 185% Of The Poverty Level And The Account Holder's Net Worth May Not Exceed $10,000.00; To Require Individuals Opening An Individual Development Account To Enter Into An Agreement With A Fiduciary Organization; To Provide That The Fiduciary Organization Shall Provide Matching Funds For Amounts Contributed To The Individual Development Account By The Individual Development Account Holder; To Limit The Amount Of Matching Funds That May Be Provided For An Individual Development Account; To Provide The Purposes For Which Individual Development Accounts May Be Utilized; To Provide Civil Penalties For The Withdrawal Of Individual Development Account Funds For Purposes Other Than Those Authorized Under This Act; To Require Fiduciary Organizations To Make Quarterly Reports To The Mississippi Department Of Banking And Consumer Finance Containing Certain Information; To Provide That Funds Deposited In An Individual Development Account, Shall Not Be Counted As Income, Assets Or Resources Of The Individual In Determining Financial Eligibility For Assistance Or Services Pursuant To Any Federal, Federally Assisted, State Or Municipal Program Based On Need; To Authorize A Tax Benefit Against State Income Tax Liability For Taxpayers Who Contribute Matching Funds To A Fiduciary Organization; To Limit The Amount Of Such Tax Benefit; To Amend Section 27-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude From Gross Income Interest Or Dividend Earned On An Individual Development Account And Any Money Withdrawn From An Individual Development Account That Is Used For A Qualified Purpose; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3024/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3024.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":962831,"bill_number":"SB3023","title":"Income taxation; increase credits authorized for providers of broadband services at institutions of higher learning.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-111-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend Until July 1, 2028, The Repeal Date On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Governor To Issue To A Telecommunication Enterprise That Has Contracted With The State To Provide Broadband Telecommunications Service To Institutions Of Higher Learning A Payment Credit Voucher In Lieu Of Cash Payment And Provides That The Payment Credit Voucher Entitles The Telecommunications Enterprise To A Credit Against The Income Tax Liability Of Such Telecommunications Enterprise; To Increase The Aggregate Amount Of Such Credits That May Be Issued In Any One Fiscal Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3023/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3023.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":962906,"bill_number":"SC613","title":"Pay tribute to sports legacy of Ole Miss football star Paige Cothren and extend the condolences of the Legislature on his passing.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Paying Tribute To The Sports Legacy Of Ole Miss And Natchez High School Football Star Paige Cothren And Extending The Condolences Of The Legislature On His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC613/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0613.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":962917,"bill_number":"HB1686","title":"Sales tax; exempt admissions to certain events sponsored by municipalities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-22, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Any Admissions Charged At Certain Events, Activities Or Entertainments Held On Property Controlled By A Municipality, Or An Agency Thereof, Which Are Created And Sponsored By The Municipality Or An Agency Thereof; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1686/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1686.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":962930,"bill_number":"HB1681","title":"Sales tax; phase out on sales of certain food.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 27-65-17 And 27-65-111, Mississippi","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1681/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1681.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":962943,"bill_number":"HB1685","title":"Sales tax; impose on photography and videography services.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Impose A Sales Tax On Photography And Videography Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1685/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1685.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":962958,"bill_number":"HB1707","title":"Appropriation; City of Mound Bayou to make improvements to existing city pool.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Mound Bayou For The Purpose Of Providing Funds For The Costs Associated With Making Improvements To The Existing City Pool In Order To Encourage City Residents To Engage In Better Health And Fitness Habits For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1707/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1707.xml","sponsor":"Abe Hudson"},
{"bill_id":962970,"bill_number":"HB1695","title":"Local Governments MSWIN Infrastructure and Equipment Revolving Loan Program; create.","description":"An Act To Establish A Local Governments Mswin Infrastructure And Equipment Revolving Loan Program For The Purpose Of Assisting Counties And Municipalities In Making Purchases That Are Needed To Be Able To Participate In The Mississippi Wireless Information Network (mswin); To Provide That The Program Shall Be Administered By The Mississippi Development Authority; To Define \"mswin Participation Purchases\" For The Purposes Of The Loan Program; To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury, Designated As The \"local Governments Mswin Infrastructure And Equipment Revolving Loan Fund\"; To Prescribe The Manner In Which Funds Under This Act May Be Made Available To And Expended By Counties And Municipalities; To Prescribe The Powers And Duties Of The Mississippi Development Authority Under The Provisions Of This Act; To Provide For The Issuance Of Not More Than $20,000,000.00 In State General Obligation Bonds To Fund The Local Governments Capital Improvements Revolving Loan Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1695/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1695.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":962984,"bill_number":"SC614","title":"Recognize military service of CW4 Kelly B. Pipkin of Coldwater, MS, on the occasion of his retirement from the United States Army.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Outstanding Military Service Of Chief Warrant Officer 4 Kelly B. Pipkin Of Coldwater, Mississippi, On The Occasion Of His Retirement From The United States Army On April 1, 2017.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC614/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0614.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":963001,"bill_number":"HB1684","title":"Sales tax; exempt sales of prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Certain Retail Sales Of Prescription Eyeglasses And Contact Lenses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1684/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1684.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":963012,"bill_number":"HB1683","title":"Sales tax; exempt sales of electricity, street lights and security equipment to homeowners' associations for security purposes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Sales Of Electricity To A Homeowners' Association If The Electricity Is Used By The Association Solely In The Operation Of Street Lights And Security Equipment For The Purpose Of Providing Or Enhancing Safety And Security Measures Within The Area Comprising The Boundaries Of The Association; To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Sales Of Street Lights And Security Equipment To A Homeowners' Association When Used By The Association Solely For The Purpose Of Providing Or Enhancing Safety And Security Measures Within The Area Comprising The Boundaries Of The Association; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1683/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1683.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":963028,"bill_number":"HB1696","title":"Housing repair grant program; authorize issuance of bonds to provide funds for grants to low income individuals for home repair.","description":"An Act To Establish A Housing Repair Grant Program To Provide Grants To Certain Low Income Individuals To Make Significant Repairs To Their Homes; To Provide That The Department Of Finance And Administration Shall Administer The Grant Program; To Provide The Maximum Amount Of A Grant Authorized Under The Program; To Prescribe The Requirements To Be Eligible For A Grant Under The Program; To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Known As The Mississippi Housing Repair Grant Fund, Which Shall Be Used For The Program; To Authorize The Issuance Of $50,000,000.00 Of State General Obligation Bonds For The Purpose Of Providing Funds For The Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1696/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1696.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":963040,"bill_number":"HB1682","title":"Sales Tax; exempt certain sales of tangible personal property to tax exempt nonprofit organizations that support state parks.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Sales Of Tangible Personal Property To An Organization That Is Exempt From Federal Income Taxation Under Section 501(c)(3) Of The Internal Revenue Code With A Mission Of Supporting The Operation Or Improvement Of Any State Park In This State When Such Property Is For Use Solely For The Operation Or Improvement Of Such A Park; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1682/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1682.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":963056,"bill_number":"HB1690","title":"Sales tax; exempt sales of certain component building materials to churches.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Sales Of Component Building Materials Made Directly To And Paid For By A Church For Use Solely In The Construction Of A Building, Or Any Addition Or Improvement Thereon, That Is Owned And Used By The Church Primarily For Religious Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1690/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1690.xml","sponsor":"Casey Eure"},
{"bill_id":963068,"bill_number":"HB1710","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Shelby with improvements to downtown walking track.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Shelby, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Enhancement Of And Upgrades And Improvements To The City's Downtown Walking Track And Related Facilities And Development Of A Downtown Playground; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1710/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1710.xml","sponsor":"Abe Hudson"},
{"bill_id":963086,"bill_number":"HB1692","title":"Sales Tax; revise certain exemption provisions regarding railroad authorities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Sales Of Personal Property And Services To A Limited Liability Company Or Other Entity That Is Wholly Owned By A Railroad Authority Created Under The Railroad Authorities Law And Used By The Limited Liability Company Or Other Entity Solely In The Operation Of Or As Part Of Railroad Properties And Facilities In This State Shall Be Exempt To The Same Extent As Such Sales Are Exempt When Made To Such A Railroad Authority; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1692/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1692.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":963100,"bill_number":"HB1694","title":"Economically Distressed Municipalities Development Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"economically Distressed Municipalities Development Act\" To Assist Certain Municipalities In Encouraging Economic Development; To Authorize The Mississippi Development Authority To Designate Certain Municipalities As Economically Distressed Municipalities; To Provide That Certain Municipalities May Apply To The Mississippi Development Authority For Designation As Economically Distressed Municipalities; To Provide Incentives In The Form Of Temporary Local Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions, State Income Tax, Franchise Tax And Sales Tax Exemptions And Loans For Approved Business Enterprises That Locate Or Expand In Economically Distressed Municipalities; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Loans Authorized Under This Act; To Amend Sections 27-7-21, 27-13-5, 27-13-7 And 27-65-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1694/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1694.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":963113,"bill_number":"HB1708","title":"Appropriation; West Bolivar School District for repairs and renovations at three high schools.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of The West Bolivar Consolidated School District For The Purpose Of Assisting The District In Paying Costs Associated With Making Certain Repairs And Renovations At Three High Schools Of The District For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1708/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1708.xml","sponsor":"Abe Hudson"},
{"bill_id":963128,"bill_number":"HB1689","title":"Sales tax; increase rate and deposit additional revenue into the Education Enhancement Fund.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 27-65-17, 27-65-75 And 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Rate Of The State Sales Tax; To Provide That The Revenue Derived From The Additional Tax Levied Under This Act Shall Be Deposited Into The Education Enhancement Fund; To Exempt From The Additional Tax Levied Under This Act 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; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1689/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1689.xml","sponsor":"David Myers"},
{"bill_id":963142,"bill_number":"HB1697","title":"Housing Loan Assistance Pilot Program; create and authorize bonds to provide funds for.","description":"An Act To Create The Housing Loan Assistance Pilot Program To Be Administered By The Mississippi Development Authority For The Purpose Of Providing Loans To Certain Persons To Repair An Existing Home Or To Construct A New Home; To Authorize The Issuance Of $3,000,000.00 In State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Housing Loan Assistance Pilot Program; To Create The Housing Loan Assistance Bond Sinking Fund For The Purpose Of Providing That The Principal And Interest On The Bonds Authorized Under This Act Will Be Paid Primarily From Certain Fees Authorized By This Act; To Amend Section 25-7-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create An Additional Fee For Recording Deeds And Deeds Of Trusts With The Office Of The Chancery Clerk; To Require The Chancery Clerk To Remit Such Fees To The Mississippi Development Authority To Be Deposited Into The Housing Loan Assistance Bond Sinking Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1697/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1697.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":963154,"bill_number":"HB1691","title":"Sales tax; reduce/eliminate certain exemptions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce The Sales Tax Exemption For Sales Of Raw Materials To A Manufacturer For Use Directly In Manufacturing Or Processing A Product For Sale Or Rental Or Repairing Or Reconditioning Vessels Or Barges Of Fifty Tons Load Displacement And Over; To Amend Section 27-65-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Eliminate The Sales Tax Exemption For Sales Of Electricity, Current, Power, Steam, Coal, Natural Gas, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Or Other Fuel To A Manufacturer; To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce The Sales Tax Exemption For Sales Of Tangible Personal Property And Services To Certain Hospitals And Infirmaries; To Eliminate The Sales Tax Exemption For Retail Sales Of Firearms, Ammunition And Hunting Supplies Made During The Annual Mississippi Second Amendment Weekend Holiday; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1691/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1691.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":963174,"bill_number":"HB1706","title":"Ad valorem tax; authorize fee-in-lieu of ad valorem taxes for certain existing enterprises for projects to totaling over $10,000,00.00.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-31-104, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize County Boards Of Supervisors And Municipal Authorities To Enter Into Fee-in-lieu Of Ad Valorem Taxes Agreements With Existing Enterprises That Have Done Business In The County Or Municipality For At Least Twenty-four Months For Projects Totaling Over $10,000,000.00; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1706/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1706.xml","sponsor":"Alex Monsour"},
{"bill_id":963187,"bill_number":"HB1703","title":"Tax Credit Scholarship; enact to provide qualifying students eligibility to use to cover eligible education expenses.","description":"An Act To Create The Tax Credit Scholarship Act; To Provide That Qualifying Students Shall Be Eligible To Use A Scholarship From Certain Scholarship Organizations To Cover Eligible Educational Expenses; To Provide For A Tax Credit Not To Exceed 50% Of The Taxpayers Tax Liability For Contributions To Certain Scholarship Organizations; To Stipulate The Requirements For Nonpublic Schools Accepting Students For Enrollment Who Receive Scholarships Under The Provisions Of This Act; To Prescribe The Requirements For Scholarship Organizations Administering Tax Credit Scholarships; To Require The Department Of Revenue To Provide An Annual Legislative Report On The Tax Credits Allowed Under This Act; To Allow Parents To Request An Assessment Of Educational Progress Of Students Enrolled; To Prescribe The Powers And Duties Of The Department Of Revenue With Regard To The Administration Of This Act; To Provide That Nonpublic Schools Which Admit Students Receiving Tax Credit Scholarships Are Not Agents Of The State Or Federal Government; To Amend Section 27-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Amounts Received As Tax Credit Scholarships To Pay Educational Expenses Shall Be Excluded From Gross Income; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1703/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1703.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":963203,"bill_number":"HB1705","title":"Taxation; revise definition of \"hotel\" or \"motel\" under local and private laws that tax hotels and motels.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-23.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"hotel\" Or \"motel\" For Any Tax Levied And Collected Under The Authority Of A Local And Private Law Of The State Of Mississippi To Include Short-term Lodging In Residential Properties Listed By, Or Rented Through The Use Of, An Online Marketplace Company And Homestay Network Where The Cost Of The Accommodations Are Set By The Property Owner; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1705/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1705.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":963215,"bill_number":"HB1687","title":"Sales tax; reduce rate on retail sales of motorcycles.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce The Sales Tax Rate On Retail Sales Of Motorcycles From Seven Percent To Five Percent; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1687/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1687.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":963230,"bill_number":"HB1700","title":"Fire protection districts; prohibit boards of supervisors from taxing real properties annexed by municipalities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-5-189, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No Annexed Territory That Is Annexed By A Municipality And Includes A Fire Protection District Shall Be Taxed Simultaneously For Fire Protection Services By The Board Of Supervisors And The Governing Authorities Of The Municipality; To Provide That If There Is A Loss Of Ad Valorem Tax Revenue In A Fire Protection District Due To Annexation By A Municipality Then The Municipality Shall Reimburse The District For A Period Of Three Years For The Loss; To Amend Sections 21-1-27, 21-1-61 And 21-1-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1700/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1700.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":963247,"bill_number":"HB1709","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Mound Bayou with improvements to existing city pool.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Making Improvements To The Existing City Pool; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1709/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1709.xml","sponsor":"Abe Hudson"},
{"bill_id":963259,"bill_number":"HB1688","title":"Sales tax; exempt retail sales of school supplies during the first weekend in August.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation The Retail Sales Of Certain School Supplies During A Period Beginning At 12:01 A.m. On The First Friday In August And Ending At 12:00 Midnight The Following Saturday; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1688/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1688.xml","sponsor":"Roun McNeal"},
{"bill_id":963275,"bill_number":"HB1693","title":"Local Taxation and Tax Extension Authority Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Local Taxation And Tax Extension Authority Act; To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of Certain Counties And Municipalities To Impose A Special Sales Tax Of Not More Than 1% On The Gross Proceeds Of All Sales Or The Gross Income Of Businesses In The County Or Municipality Derived From Activities Taxed At The Rate Of 7% Or More Under The Mississippi Sales Tax Law; To Provide Certain Exemptions From The Special Sales Tax Authorized By This Act; To Provide That The Special Sales Tax Shall Not Be Levied Unless Authorized By At Least 3/5 Of The Votes Cast At An Election Called And Held For Such Purpose; To Provide That The Election Must Be Held During A Regular Or General Election; To Provide That The Special Sales Tax Shall Not Be Extended Unless Authorized By At Least 3/5 Of The Votes Cast At An Election Called And Held For Such Purpose; To Provide The Purposes For Which The Revenue Collected From The Special Sales Tax May Be Used And Expended; To Provide For The Discontinuance Of The Special Sales Tax Upon Completion Of The Funding Of The Projects For Which The Tax Was Levied; To Amend Sections 21-33-303 And 19-9-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1693/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1693.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":963288,"bill_number":"HB1680","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance West Bolivar Consolidated School District with improvements to certain schools.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The West Bolivar Consolidated School District In Paying Costs Associated With Making Certain Repairs And Renovations At West Bolivar High School, Shaw High School And Ray Brooks School; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1680/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1680.xml","sponsor":"Abe Hudson"},
{"bill_id":963303,"bill_number":"HB1698","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; revise eligibility criteria for disabled veteran tag.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Permanent Service-connected Disability Rating Required In Order For A Veteran Of The Armed Forces Of The United States To Be Eligible To Receive A Disabled Veteran Motor Vehicle License Tag; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1698/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1698.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":963315,"bill_number":"HB1702","title":"Public School Donation Tax Deduction and Dedicated Use Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"public School Donation Tax Deduction And Dedicated Use Act\"; To Amend Section 27-7-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A State Income Tax Deduction For Contributions Made By A Taxpayer To A Public School District; To Provide That Such Contributions May Be Designated By A Taxpayer For Specific Use By A School District; To Amend Section 37-7-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1702/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1702.xml","sponsor":"John Moore"},
{"bill_id":963331,"bill_number":"HB1704","title":"\"Small Town Teacher Tax Credit Act\"; create to authorize an income tax credit to certain licensed teachers.","description":"An Act To Create The Small Town Teacher Tax Credit Act; To Authorize A Refundable Income Tax Credit For Licensed Teachers Who Are Employed By A School District In Geographic Location Defined As A \"small Town\"; To Provide The Amount Of The Tax Credit For Licensed Teachers With At Least Three Years Of Consecutive Service With The School District; To Provide That If The Amount Of Tax Credit Claimed By A Taxpayer Exceeds The Amount Of Income Tax Imposed Upon The Taxpayer For The Taxable Year, Then The Taxpayer Shall Receive A Refund From The Department Of Revenue For The Amount Of Such Excess; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1704/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1704.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":963347,"bill_number":"HB1701","title":"Counties; authorize levying of certain tax in support of Fannie Lou Hamer Cancer Foundation.","description":"An Act To Create A New Section Authorizing Any County To Levy A Certain Tax Upon All Taxable Property For Support Of The Fannie Lou Hamer Cancer Foundation For The Establishment And Operation Of An Education Center Relating To The Prevention Of Cancer; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1701/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1701.xml","sponsor":"Sara Thomas"},
{"bill_id":963358,"bill_number":"HB1711","title":"Bonds; create a rural counties and municipalities emergency infrastructure loan program and authorize issuance of bonds.","description":"An Act To Establish A Revolving Loan Program For The Purpose Of Making Loans To Assist Rural Counties And Municipalities In Paying Costs Associated With Emergency Repair, Maintenance, Construction, Reconstruction, Upgrades Of And Improvements To Infrastructure Projects; To Provide That The Mississippi Development Authority Shall Administer The Revolving Loan Program Created In This Act; To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury, Designated As The \"rural Counties And Municipalities Emergency Infrastructure Improvements Fund\"; To Authorize The Issuance Of $10,000,000.00 Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The \"rural Counties And Municipalities Emergency Infrastructure Improvements Fund\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1711/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1711.xml","sponsor":"Abe Hudson"},
{"bill_id":963373,"bill_number":"HB1699","title":"Livable Homes Tax Credit Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Livable Homes Tax Credit Act; To Authorize An Income Tax Credit For Taxpayers Who Purchase A New, Never Occupied Residence That Is Designed To Improve Accessibility And Provide Universal Visitability Or Who Retrofit An Existing Residence For The Purpose Of Improving Accessibility And Providing Universal Visitability; To Provide The Amount Of The Credit; To Limit The Amount Of The Tax Credit That May Be Claimed In A Taxable Year; To Authorize Any Tax Credit Claimed Under This Act But Not Used In Any Taxable Year To Be Carried Forward For Five Consecutive Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1699/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1699.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":963386,"bill_number":"SC615","title":"Commend Hancock High School \"Hawks\" Girls Volleyball Team for 2016 State Championship and national ranking.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Hancock High School \"hawks\" Girls Volleyball Team And Mississippi Coach Of The Year Rick Rechtien For Winning The 2016 State Championship And For The Highest National Ranking For Any Mississippi Team.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC615/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0615.xml","sponsor":"Philip Moran"},
{"bill_id":964309,"bill_number":"SC617","title":"Commend Florence High School \"Eagles\" Boys Soccer Team for winning State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Florence High School \"eagles\" Boys Soccer Team And Coach Joshua Cavanaugh For Winning The Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 4a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC617/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0617.xml","sponsor":"Chris Caughman"},
{"bill_id":964321,"bill_number":"SC616","title":"Commend PRCC student Andrew Burks as the first Mississippian to win the Roy Cooper World Championship Junior Calf Roping Competition.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Pearl River Community College Student Andrew Burks As The First Mississippian To Win The Roy Cooper 2016 World Championship Junior Calf Roping Competition.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC616/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0616.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":964334,"bill_number":"HB1715","title":"Benton County; authorize to contract with and/or contribute to the Institute of Community Services, Inc.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Benton County, Mississippi, To Contract With And/or Contribute To The Institute Of Community Services, Inc., (ics), Also Known As Head Start; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1715/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1715.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":964347,"bill_number":"HB1723","title":"Gas severance tax; include carbon dioxide within definition of term \"gas\" and revise certain exemptions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-25-701, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Carbon Dioxide Within The Definition Of The Term \"gas\" For Purposes Of The Gas Severance Tax Laws; To Amend Section 27-25-703, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Gas Severance Tax Exemption Provided For Gas Lawfully Injected Into The Earth For Cycling, Repressuring, Lifting Or Enhancing The Recovery Of Oil; To Provide A Gas Severance Tax Exemption For The Production Of Carbon Dioxide That Is Sold Or Otherwise Used For Industrial Or Commercial Purposes In This State Such As Raw Materials Or Components In The Manufacturing Process Or Oil Production By Use Of An Enhanced Oil Recovery Method; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1723/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1723.xml","sponsor":"Charles Busby"},
{"bill_id":964361,"bill_number":"HB1719","title":"Excise tax on gasoline and diesel; increase rate.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-55-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Rate Of The Gasoline Excise Tax; To Bring Forward Sections 27-55-12, 27-55-19 And 27-55-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For Certain Exemptions And Refunds Under The Gasoline Excise Tax Law, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 27-55-519, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Rate Of The Special Fuel Excise Tax Imposed On Undyed Diesel Fuel; To Bring Forward Sections 27-55-521, 27-55-523 And 27-55-533, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Sections Of The Mississippi Special Fuel Tax Law, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1719/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1719.xml","sponsor":"David Myers"},
{"bill_id":964375,"bill_number":"HC67","title":"Bobby Rush; congratulate upon winning Grammy Award in the traditional blues category for his album \"Porcupine Meat.\"","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Congratulating Famous Bluesman Bobby Rush Upon Winning The Grammy In The Traditional Blues Category For His Album \"porcupine Meat\" At The 59th Grammy Awards.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC67/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0067.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":964390,"bill_number":"SC618","title":"Congratulate the Houston \"Hilltoppers\" Baseball Team for winning the 2016 Class 4A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Houston \"hilltoppers\" Baseball Team And Coach Scott Gann For Winning The 2016 Class 4a State Baseball Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC618/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0618.xml","sponsor":"Russell Jolly"},
{"bill_id":964405,"bill_number":"HB1714","title":"Sales tax law; revise definition of terms \"to manufacture\" and \"manufacturing\" for purposes of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Terms \"to Manufacture\" And \"manufacturing\" Under The State Sales Tax Law To Include The Mining Or Other Extraction Of Natural Sand And Gravel Which After Mining Or Other Extraction Is Subjected To Sorting And Scrubbing And Converted For Use Solely As Proppants Used In Oil And Gas Exploration And Development With At Least Ninety-five Percent Of Such Proppants Being Used In The Production Of Oil And/or Gas From A Horizontally Drilled Wells And/or Horizontally Drilled Recompletion Wells; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1714/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1714.xml","sponsor":"John Corley"},
{"bill_id":964419,"bill_number":"HC65","title":"Northwest Rankin High School \"Cougars\" Girls Soccer Team; congratulate upon winning MHSAA Class 6A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Congratulating The Northwest Rankin High School Girls Soccer Team Upon Winning The Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 6a Girls Soccer State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC65/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0065.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":964434,"bill_number":"HC66","title":"Northwest Rankin High School \"Cougars\" Boys Soccer Team; congratulate upon winning MHSAA Class 6A State Championships.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Congratulating The Northwest Rankin High School Boys Soccer Team Upon Winning The Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 6a Boys Soccer State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC66/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0066.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":964448,"bill_number":"HB1721","title":"Cigarettes; increase excise tax on.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-69-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Excise Tax On Cigarettes; To Bring Forward Section 27-70-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Imposes A Tobacco Equity Tax Imposed On Cigarettes Made By Nonsettling Manufacturers, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1721/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1721.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":964463,"bill_number":"HB1712","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist the Cleveland School District with construction of a new school.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Cleveland School District In Paying Costs Associated With Construction, Furnishing And Equipping Of A New School And Related Facilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1712/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1712.xml","sponsor":"Abe Hudson"},
{"bill_id":964477,"bill_number":"HB1722","title":"Gas severance tax; include carbon dioxide within definition of term \"gas\" and revise certain exemptions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-25-701, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Carbon Dioxide Within The Definition Of The Term \"gas\" For Purposes Of The Gas Severance Tax Laws; To Amend Section 27-25-703, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Gas Severance Tax Exemption Provided For Gas Lawfully Injected Into The Earth For Cycling, Repressuring, Lifting Or Enhancing The Recovery Of Oil; To Provide A Gas Severance Tax Exemption For The Production Of Carbon Dioxide That Is Sold Or Otherwise Used For Industrial Or Commercial Purposes In This State Such As Raw Materials Or Components In The Manufacturing Process Or Oil Production By Use Of An Enhanced Oil Recovery Method; To Provide That An Amount Equal To The Gas Severance Tax Revenue Deposited Into The State General Fund During The Preceding Fiscal Year Shall Be Annually Allocated And Distributed By The Department Of Revenue To Counties And Municipalities For Use On The Repair, Maintenance And Reconstruction Of Roads, Streets And Bridges; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1722/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1722.xml","sponsor":"Gary Staples"},
{"bill_id":964493,"bill_number":"HB1716","title":"City of Biloxi; authorize acquire or build Internet capacity and services for use by city departments.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Biloxi, Mississippi, To Acquire Or Build Internet Capacity And Services For Use By City Departments To More Effectively Deliver Municipal Services To The Public And To Sell Or Lease Surplus Property, Capacity And Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1716/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1716.xml","sponsor":"Randall Patterson"},
{"bill_id":964507,"bill_number":"HR30","title":"Davis Magnet International Baccalaureate Elementary School; commend on number one ranking received by SchoolDigger.com.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Davis Magnet International Baccalaureate Elementary School For Being Recognized As The Number One Elementary School In The State By Schooldigger.com.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR30/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0030.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":964523,"bill_number":"HR27","title":"Prentiss County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Agent Grady Smith; commend upon being named the Crime Stoppers of the Northeast Mississippi Officer of the Year.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Prentiss County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Agent Grady Smith Upon Being Named The Crime Stoppers Of Northeast Mississippi Officer Of The Year.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR27/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0027.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":964537,"bill_number":"HR29","title":"Oxford High School Boys Soccer Team; commend upon winning State Soccer Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2016-2017 Oxford High School Boys Soccer Team And Head Coach Charles Sabatier Upon Winning The Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 5a Boys Soccer State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR29/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0029.xml","sponsor":"Jay Hughes"},
{"bill_id":964552,"bill_number":"SB3026","title":"Free port warehouse; revise property stored in that is eligible for exemption from ad valorem tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-31-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Personal Property That Is Consigned Or Transferred To A Licensed Free Port Warehouse, Public Or Private, Within The State Of Mississippi, For Storage Pending Transit To Not More Than One Other Location In This State For Production Or Processing Into A Component Or Part That Is Then Transported To A Final Destination Outside Of The State Of Mississippi, Is Eligible For Exemption From Ad Valorem Taxes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3026/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3026.xml","sponsor":"Russell Jolly"},
{"bill_id":964566,"bill_number":"SB3027","title":"City of Pascagoula; extend the repeal date on tourism tax authorized to be levied on prepared foods sold at restaurants.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 923, Local And Private Laws Of 2013, As Amended By Chapter 938, Local And Private Laws Of 2015, To Extend The Repeal Date On The Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Pascagoula, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Derived From The Sale Of Prepared Foods By Restaurants In The City And Provides That The City May Utilize The Revenue From The Tax To Implement A Comprehensive Parks And Recreation Master Plan Adopted By The City; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3027/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3027.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":964581,"bill_number":"HR28","title":"Oxford High School Girls Soccer Team; commend upon winning state soccer championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2016-2017 Oxford High School Girls Soccer Team And Head Coach Hunter Crane Upon Winning The Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 5a Girls Soccer State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR28/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0028.xml","sponsor":"Jay Hughes"},
{"bill_id":964594,"bill_number":"HB1713","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements at the state-owned shipyard in Jackson County.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of $45,000,000.00 In State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For Capital Improvements At The State-owned Shipyard Located In Jackson County, Mississippi; To Provide That The Issuance Of Such Bonds Shall Be Conditioned On The Lessee Incurring A Certain Amount Of Debt And/or Dedicating A Certain Amount Of Funds For Capital Improvements, Capital Investments Or Capital Upgrades To Shipyards In Mississippi Owned Or Leased By Such Lessee; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1713/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1713.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":964609,"bill_number":"SB3029","title":"Bonds; issue for the construction of career tech buildings at the Greenville Higher Education Center.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Construction, Furnishing And Equipping Of Two Career Technical Buildings At The Greenville Higher Education Center; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3029/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3029.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":964624,"bill_number":"SB3028","title":"Free port warehouse; revise property stored in that is eligible for exemption from ad valorem tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-31-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Personal Property That Is Consigned Or Transferred To A Licensed Free Port Warehouse, Public Or Private, Within The State Of Mississippi, For Storage Pending Transit To Not More Than One Other Location In This State For Production Or Processing Into A Component Or Part That Is Then Transported To A Final Destination Outside Of The State Of Mississippi, Is Eligible For Exemption From Ad Valorem Taxes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3028/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3028.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":964639,"bill_number":"HR31","title":"Mrs. Shirley Estes; commend and congratulate upon her retirement.","description":"A Resolution Congratulating Mrs. Shirley Estes Upon The Occasion Of Her Retirement And Commending Her Public Service And Professional Accomplishments.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR31/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0031.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":964654,"bill_number":"HC63","title":"Prentiss County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Agent Grady Smith; commend upon being named the Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi Officer of the Year.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Prentiss County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Agent Grady Smith Upon Being Named The Crime Stoppers Of Northeast Mississippi Officer Of The Year.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC63/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0063.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":964669,"bill_number":"HB1720","title":"Excise tax on gasoline and diesel; revise rate.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-55-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Rate Of The Gasoline Excise Tax; To Bring Forward Sections 27-55-12, 27-55-19 And 27-55-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For Certain Exemptions And Refunds Under The Gasoline Excise Tax Law, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 27-55-519, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Rate Of The Special Fuel Excise Tax Imposed On Undyed Diesel Fuel; To Bring Forward Sections 27-55-521, 27-55-523 And 27-55-533, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Sections Of The Mississippi Special Fuel Tax Law, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 27-5-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Distribution Of Fuel Taxes, For The Purpose Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1720/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1720.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":964683,"bill_number":"HC64","title":"Davis Magnet International Baccalaureate Elementary School; commend on number one ranking received by SchoolDigger.com.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Davis Magnet International Baccalaureate Elementary School For Being Recognized As The Number One Elementary School In The State By Schooldigger.com.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC64/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0064.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":964698,"bill_number":"HB1717","title":"Town of Sardis; extend repeal date on hotel, motel and restaurant tax; authorize election on continuance of if protested.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 945, Local And Private Laws Of 2008, As Amended By Chapter 917, Local And Private Laws Of 2011, As Amended By Chapter 915, Local And Private Laws Of 2014, To Extend Until July 1, 2021, The Repeal Date On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Sardis, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax Upon The Gross Sales Of Hotels And Motels Derived From Room Rentals And Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Restaurants And To Utilize The Revenue From The Tax To Enhance Tourism, Industrial And Economic Development And For The Provision Of Parks And Recreation Facilities; To Require That Within 60 Days After The Effective Date Of This Act The Governing Authorities Of The Town Shall Adopt A Resolution Declaring Their Intention To Continue The Tax And Publish The Resolution In A Newspaper Published In The County; To Provide That If 20% Or 1,500, Whichever Is Less, Of The Qualified Electors Of The Town File A Petition Protesting The Tax, The Governing Authorities Shall Call An Election Regarding The Continuance Of The Tax; To Provide That If A Majority Of The Qualified Electors Voting At The Election Vote Against Continuing The Tax, The Tax Shall Be Discontinued; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1717/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1717.xml","sponsor":"Lataisha Jackson"},
{"bill_id":964711,"bill_number":"HB1718","title":"Town of Como; extend repealer on authority to impose tourism tax on hotels, motels and restaurants.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 927, Local And Private Laws Of 2014, To Extend The Date Of Repeal From July 1, 2017, To July 1, 2021, On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Como, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Hotels And Motels Derived From Room Rentals And Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Food And Beverages At Restaurants; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1718/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1718.xml","sponsor":"Lataisha Jackson"},
{"bill_id":964729,"bill_number":"HC68","title":"Department of Revenue; urge to establish tax amnesty program for liabilities that accrued after January 1, 2005, and before December 31, 2015.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Urging The Department Of Revenue To Establish An Amnesty Program For Taxpayers Having An Unpaid Tax Liability Due After January 1, 2005, And Before December 21, 2015.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC68/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0068.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":965895,"bill_number":"SB3030","title":"Bonds; authorize for extension of the Tanglefoot Trailhead Extension in Houston, MS.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Assist The City Of Houston, Mississippi, In Constructing, Furnishing And Equipping An Extension Of The Tanglefoot Trailhead Pavilion In The City; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3030/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3030.xml","sponsor":"Russell Jolly"},
{"bill_id":966277,"bill_number":"HB1724","title":"Itawamba County; authorize to construct or acquire a county jail anywhere in the county.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Itawamba County, Mississippi, To Construct Or Acquire A County Jail Anywhere Within The County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1724/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1724.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":966345,"bill_number":"HB1727","title":"Ad valorem tax; exempt property of certain foundations that provide support to state institutions of higher learning.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-31-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Real Or Personal Property Belonging To Any Foundation That Is Exempt From Federal Income Taxation Under Section 501(c)(3) Of The Internal Revenue Code And Receives, Invests And Administers Private Support For A State-supported Institution Of Higher Learning, Is Exempt From Ad Valorem Taxation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1727/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1727.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":966413,"bill_number":"HB1725","title":"Ad valorem taxes; revise provisions for counties and municipalities.","description":"An Act To Exempt From Ad Valorem Taxation Levied By A County A Portion Of The Assessed Value Of Taxable Real Property Located Within A Municipality; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1725/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1725.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":966482,"bill_number":"HB1726","title":"Bonds; create small municipalities/rural counties road and bridge improvements loan program and authorize bonds to provide funds.","description":"An Act To Establish A Revolving Loan Program For The Purpose Of Making Loans To Assist Small Municipalities And Rural Counties In Paying Costs Associated With The Repair, Maintenance And Reconstruction Of Roads, Streets And Bridges; To Provide That The Mississippi Development Authority Shall Administer The Revolving Loan Program Created In This Act; To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury, Designated As The \"small Municipalities And Rural Counties Road And Bridge Improvements Fund\"; To Authorize The Issuance Of $20,000,000.00 Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The \"small Municipalities And Rural Counties Road And Bridge Improvements Fund\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1726/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1726.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":966550,"bill_number":"HC69","title":"Nelson Leroy Russell; commend life and express sympathy upon his passing.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life And Legacy Of Mr. Nelson Leroy Russell And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Friends Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC69/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0069.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":967886,"bill_number":"HB1729","title":"MS Critical Needs School District Tax Credit Act of 2017; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Mississippi Critical Needs School District Tax Credit Act Of 2017; To Define Certain Terms; To Establish The Mississippi Critical Needs School District Tax Credit Program To Attract First-year Teachers To Geographical Areas Of The State Where There Exists A Critical Need In Primary And Secondary Education Instruction, And To Retain Those First-year Teachers And Veteran Teachers Who Serve As Licensed Teachers In Critical Needs School Districts By Making Tax Incentives Available To Them; To Provide That The Program Shall Be Available To First-year Teachers Licensed By The State Department Of Education Who Enter Into A Contract For Employment In A Critical Needs School District And Commit To Provide Four Years Of Service As A Teacher In That School District; To Provide That A First-year Teacher In The Program Is Eligible For An Income Tax Credit In An Amount Not Exceeding One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars For Each Year Of Service Rendered In The Critical Needs School District During The Four-year Period, And If The Teacher Continues Teaching In That Critical Needs School District After The Four-year Period, For Each Of The Next Four Years Of Service Rendered In That School District; To Provide That A First-year Teacher Must Complete One Full Academic And Contractual Year Of Service As A Licensed Teacher In A Critical Needs School District In Order To Be Eligible For The Tax Credit; To Provide That If A Teacher Who Is Eligible For The Tax Credit Leaves The Critical Needs School District In Which The Teacher Was Employed When The Tax Credit Was Initially Granted Before The End Of The Four-year Period, The Teacher Shall Not Be Eligible For The Tax Credit For The Remainder Of The Four-year Period; To Provide That After A Teacher Completes Four Years Of Service In A Critical Needs School District, The Teacher May Transfer To Another Critical Needs School District And Commit To Provide Four Years Of Service As A Teacher In That School District, And Will Be Eligible To Receive The Tax Credit For Each Year Of Service Rendered In That School District During The Four-year Period; To Provide That A First-year Teacher Shall Be Eligible To Receive The Tax Credit Authorized In The Program For A Maximum Of Ten Years During Which The Teacher Is Participating In The Program, Except That If A Teacher Leaves The Critical Needs School District In Which The Teacher Was Employed When The Tax Credit Was Initially Granted Before The End Of The Four-year Period, The Maximum Number Of Years For Which The Teacher Is Eligible To Receive The Tax Credit Shall Be Reduced By The Number Of Years Remaining In The Four-year Period; To Provide That The Program Shall Be Available To Veteran Teachers Licensed By The State Department Of Education Who Are Serving As A Teacher In A Critical Needs School District; To Provide That A Veteran Teacher In The Program Is Eligible For An Income Tax Credit In An Amount Not Exceeding One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars For Each Year Of Service Rendered In The Critical Needs School District Through The End Of The Tenth Year Of Service As A Teacher In That School District; To Provide That A Veteran Teacher Shall Be Eligible To Receive The Tax Credit Authorized In The Program For A Maximum Of Ten Years During Which The Teacher Is Participating In The Program, Reduced By The Number Of Years That The Teacher Rendered Service As A Teacher In The Critical Needs School District Before The 2016-2017 School Year; To Create New Section 27-7-22.39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow A Credit Against A Taxpayer's Income Tax Liability For Service Rendered As A Teacher In A Critical Needs School District In An Amount Not To Exceed One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars For Each Year Of Service Rendered; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1729/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1729.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":967966,"bill_number":"HB1728","title":"MS Critical Needs School District Tax Deduction Act of 2017; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Mississippi Critical Needs School District Tax Deduction Act Of 2017; To Define Certain Terms; To Establish The Mississippi Critical Needs School District Tax Deduction Program To Attract First-year Teachers To Geographical Areas Of The State Where There Exists A Critical Need In Primary And Secondary Education Instruction, And To Retain Those First-year Teachers And Veteran Teachers Who Serve As Licensed Teachers In Critical Needs School Districts By Making Tax Incentives Available To Them; To Provide That The Program Shall Be Available To First-year Teachers Licensed By The State Department Of Education Who Enter Into A Contract For Employment In A Critical Needs School District And Commit To Provide Four Years Of Service As A Teacher In That School District; To Provide That A First-year Teacher In The Program Is Eligible For An Income Tax Deduction In An Amount Not Exceeding Twenty Thousand Dollars For Each Year Of Service Rendered In The Critical Needs School District During The Four-year Period, And If The Teacher Continues Teaching In That Critical Needs School District After The Four-year Period, For Each Of The Next Four Years Of Service Rendered In That School District; To Provide That A First-year Teacher Must Complete One Full Academic And Contractual Year Of Service As A Licensed Teacher In A Critical Needs School District In Order To Be Eligible For The Tax Deduction; To Provide That If A Teacher Who Is Eligible For The Tax Deduction Leaves The Critical Needs School District In Which The Teacher Was Employed When The Tax Deduction Was Initially Granted Before The End Of The Four-year Period, The Teacher Shall Not Be Eligible For The Tax Deduction For The Remainder Of The Four-year Period; To Provide That After A Teacher Completes Four Years Of Service In A Critical Needs School District, The Teacher May Transfer To Another Critical Needs School District And Commit To Provide Four Years Of Service As A Teacher In That School District, And Will Be Eligible To Receive The Tax Deduction For Each Year Of Service Rendered In That School District During The Four-year Period; To Provide That A First-year Teacher Shall Be Eligible To Receive The Tax Deduction Authorized In The Program For A Maximum Of Ten Years During Which The Teacher Is Participating In The Program, Except That If A Teacher Leaves The Critical Needs School District In Which The Teacher Was Employed When The Tax Deduction Was Initially Granted Before The End Of The Four-year Period, The Maximum Number Of Years For Which The Teacher Is Eligible To Receive The Tax Deduction Shall Be Reduced By The Number Of Years Remaining In The Four-year Period; To Provide That The Program Shall Be Available To Veteran Teachers Licensed By The State Department Of Education Who Are Serving As A Teacher In A Critical Needs School District; To Provide That A Veteran Teacher In The Program Is Eligible For An Income Tax Deduction In An Amount Not Exceeding Twenty Thousand Dollars For Each Year Of Service Rendered In The Critical Needs School District Through The End Of The Tenth Year Of Service As A Teacher In That School District; To Provide That A Veteran Teacher Shall Be Eligible To Receive The Tax Deduction Authorized In The Program For A Maximum Of Ten Years During Which The Teacher Is Participating In The Program, Reduced By The Number Of Years That The Teacher Rendered Service As A Teacher In The Critical Needs School District Before The 2016-2017 School Year; To Amend Section 27-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude From Gross Income Under The Income Tax Laws Amounts Received By A Teacher For Service Rendered In A Critical Needs School District, Not Exceeding Twenty Thousand Dollars For Each Year Of Service Rendered; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1728/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1728.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":968047,"bill_number":"HR32","title":"India; recognize relationship between State of Mississippi and.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing The Trade Relations Between India And The State Of Mississippi Upon The Visit Of Consul General Nagesh Singh, And Expressing Best Wishes For Continued Success In Our Important Relationship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR32/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0032.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":968133,"bill_number":"SB3032","title":"Tax Payer Pay Raise Act; remove phase out of income & franchise tax & remove deduction of federal employment tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Provisions That Phase Out, Beginning January 1, 2018, Income Taxation On The First $5,000.00 Of Taxable Income; To Amend Section 27-7-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove A Provision That Authorizes A Portion Of The Federal Self-employment Taxes Assessed Against Self-employed Individuals To Be Allowed As An Adjustment To Gross Income Under The State Income Tax Law; To Amend Sections 27-13-5 And 27-13-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Provision That Phase Out, Beginning January 1, 2018, The Corporation Franchise Tax; To Repeal Section 5, Chapter 499, Laws Of 2016, Which Repeals The Corporation Franchise Law From And After January 1, 2028; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3032/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3032.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":968143,"bill_number":"HB1732","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist municipalities and counties with bridge improvements.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Municipalities And Counties In This State In Paying Costs Associated With The Repair, Rehabilitation, Replacement, Reconstruction And Construction Of Bridges In Municipalities And Counties, Including Those Bridges On State Designated Highways That Are Maintained By Municipalities And Counties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1732/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1732.xml","sponsor":"Philip Gunn"},
{"bill_id":968154,"bill_number":"HB1731","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for various Mississippi Development Authority programs.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds In The Amount Of $10,000,000.00 For The Ace Fund; To Amend Section 57-61-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase By $7,000,000.00 The Amount Of General Obligation Bonds That May Be Issued Under The Mississippi Business Investment Act; To Amend Section 57-61-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Amount Of Bond Proceeds That The Mississippi Development Authority May Utilize Under The Mississippi Business Investment Act To Make Grants Or Loans To Counties And Municipalities Through An Equipment And Public Facilities Grant And Loan Fund To Aid In Infrastructure-related Improvements, The Purchase Of Equipment And In The Purchase, Construction Or Repair And Renovation Of Facilities; To Amend Section 57-75-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase From $67,000,000.00 To $68,000,000.00 The Amount Of General Obligation Bonds That May Be Issued Under The Mississippi Major Economic Impact Act For Projects Designed To Enhance Facilities That Are At Risk For Closure Pursuant To The Base Closure And Realignment Act Of 1991 Or Other Applicable Federal Law; To Create The Mississippi Site Development Grant Program To Be Administered By The Mississippi Development Authority For The Purpose Of Providing Grants To Municipalities, Counties And Local Economic Development Organizations To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Improving The Marketability Of Publicly Owned Industrial Property For Industrial Economic Development Purposes; To Create The Mississippi Site Development Grant Fund To Be Administered By The Mississippi Development Authority; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Site Development Grant Fund; To Authorize The Issuance Of $10,000,000.00 Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Small Municipalities And Limited Population Counties Fund; To Amend Section 57-1-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Portion Of The Proceeds Of Certain Bonds May Be Used By The Mississippi Development Authority To Reimburse Certain Costs Related To The Administration Of The Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1731/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1731.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":968164,"bill_number":"HB1733","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for various purposes.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds For The Purpose Of Making Capital Improvements For State Institutions Of Higher Learning; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds For The Purpose Of Making Capital Improvements For Community And Junior Colleges; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For Capital Improvements At The State-owned Shipyard Located In Jackson County, Mississippi; To Provide That The Issuance Of Such Bonds Shall Be Conditioned On The Lessee Incurring A Certain Amount Of Debt And/or Dedicating A Certain Amount Of Funds For Capital Improvements, Capital Investments Or Capital Upgrades To Shipyards In Mississippi Owned Or Leased By Such Lessee; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Construction, Furnishing And Equipping Of A New Highway Safety Patrol Substation In Starkville, Mississippi; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To The Mississippi Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Repair And Renovation Of Capital Facilities, Improvements, Dams, Roofing, Wastewater And Water Well Mandates, And Other Facility Maintenance Items And Purposes; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Mississippi Watershed Repair And Rehabilitation Cost-share Program; To Amend Section 51-37-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds For The Purpose Of Providing Funds For The Mississippi Community Heritage Preservation Grant Fund; To Amend Section 39-5-145, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Increase The Amount Of Funds That May Be Disbursed As Grant Funds To The City Of Columbus, Mississippi, To Assist In Paying The Costs Associated With Repair, Renovation And Restoration Of The Columbus City Hall Building And Related Facilities; To Provide For The Disbursement Of Grant Funds To The City Of Columbus, Mississippi, To Assist In Paying The Costs Associated With Repair, Renovation And Restoration Of The City's Children's Museum; To Provide For The Disbursement Of Grant Funds To The Town Of Caledonia, Mississippi, To Assist In Paying The Costs Associated With Repair, Renovation And Restoration Of The Town's Museum/community Center; To Bring Forward Section 27-70-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Imposes A Tobacco Equity Tax On Cigarettes Made By Nonsettling Manufacturers, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 57-89-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes Certain Rebates To Motion Picture Production Companies Under The Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 27-55-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Imposes An Excise Tax On The Sale Of Gasoline, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 27-55-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides Certain Exemptions From The Excise Tax On Fuel, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 27-55-519, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Imposes An Excise Tax On The Sale Of Special Fuel, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 27-55-521, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Imposes A Special Excise Tax On Certain Sales Or Uses Of Fuel, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 27-5-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Diversion Of Fuel Tax Revenue, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 27-65-75 And 65-39-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1733/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1733.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":968175,"bill_number":"SB3037","title":"Appropriation; West Bolivar School District for repairs and renovations at three high schools.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of The West Bolivar Consolidated School District For The Purpose Of Assisting The District In Paying Costs Associated With Making Certain Repairs And Renovations At Three High Schools Of The District For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3037/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3037.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":968186,"bill_number":"SB3036","title":"Appropriation from BP Settlement funds FY 2018; MDOT fund I-10 Connector Road Phases 2 and 3.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Department Of Transportation From Bp Settlement Funds For The Purpose Of Providing Funds For The Interstate 10 Connector Road Phases 2 And 3; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3036/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3036.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":968197,"bill_number":"SB3035","title":"City of Greenville; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds for improvements to certain city streets.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Greenville, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Making Improvements To Portions Of Broadway Street And Reed Road Located In The City Of Greenville; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3035/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3035.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":968208,"bill_number":"HB1730","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for certain railroad purposes and road projects.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To The North Central Ms Regional Rail Authority For The Purpose Of Refinancing Certain Acquisition Costs Of The Rail Line That Extends From Southaven, Mississippi, To A Point Near Canton, Mississippi, And To Provide Funds To Refurbish And Improve Such Rail Line; To Provide That The Principal Of And Interest On The Bonds Will Be Paid Primarily From Certain Lease Payments Deposited Into A Bond Sinking Fund; To Bring Forward Section 1, Chapter 518, Laws Of 2014, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist In Paying The Costs Associated With Design, Engineering, Land Acquisition And Construction Of The Reunion Parkway/interstate 55 Interchange Project In Madison County, Mississippi; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Louisville, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Constructing A Road And Other Transportation Infrastructure In The City That Will Provide And Improve Access To Land Owned By The City Designated For An Economic Development Project; To Amend Section 27-31-104, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That County Boards Of Supervisors And Municipal Authorities May Enter Into Fee-in-lieu Of Ad Valorem Taxes Agreements For Certain Projects Having A Minimum Capital Investment Of $100,000,000.00 From Any Source Or Combination Of Sources, Provided That A Majority Of The Capital Investment Is From Private Sources, When Such A Project Is Located Within A Geographic Area For Which A Presidential Disaster Declaration Was Issued On Or After January 1, 2014; Related And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1730/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1730.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":968218,"bill_number":"SC619","title":"Recognize public service and civic leadership of Brookhaven Alderman Shirley Estes.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Legacy Of Public Service And Civic Leadership Of Brookhaven Alderman Shirley Estes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC619/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0619.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":968230,"bill_number":"SB3033","title":"Bonds; create Mississippi Site Development Grant program and authorize bonds for it and various MDA programs and state shipyard.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Site Development Grant Program To Be Administered By The Mississippi Development Authority For The Purpose Of Providing Grants To Municipalities, Counties And Local Economic Development Organizations To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Improving The Marketability Of Publicly Owned Industrial Property For Industrial Economic Development Purposes; To Create The Mississippi Site Development Grant Fund To Be Administered By The Mississippi Development Authority; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds In The Amount Of $2,000,000.00 To Provide Funds For The Site Development Grant Fund; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For Capital Improvements At The State-owned Shipyard Located In Jackson County, Mississippi; To Provide That The Issuance Of Such Bonds Shall Be Conditioned On The Lessee Incurring A Certain Amount Of Debt And/or Dedicating A Certain Amount Of Funds For Capital Improvements, Capital Investments Or Capital Upgrades To Shipyards In Mississippi Owned Or Leased By Such Lessee; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds In The Amount Of $10,000,000.00 For The Ace Fund; To Amend Section 57-61-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase By $7,000,000.00 The Amount Of General Obligation Bonds That May Be Issued Under The Mississippi Business Investment Act; To Amend Section 57-61-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Amount Of Bond Proceeds That The Mississippi Development Authority May Utilize Under The Mississippi Business Investment Act To Make Grants Or Loans To Counties And Municipalities Through An Equipment And Public Facilities Grant And Loan Fund To Aid In Infrastructure-related Improvements, The Purchase Of Equipment And In The Purchase, Construction Or Repair And Renovation Of Facilities; To Amend Section 57-75-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase From $67,000,000.00 To $68,000,000.00 The Amount Of General Obligation Bonds That May Be Issued Under The Mississippi Major Economic Impact Act For Projects Designed To Enhance Facilities That Are At Risk For Closure Pursuant To The Base Closure And Realignment Act Of 1991 Or Other Applicable Federal Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3033/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3033.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":968240,"bill_number":"SB3031","title":"Ad valorem taxation; exempt intangibles of banks from.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-35-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Intangibles Of A Bank Or Banking Association From Ad Valorem Taxation; To Repeal Sections 27-35-35, 27-35-37 And 27-35-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Ad Valorem Taxation Of The Intangibles Of A Bank Or Of The Capital To The Owner Thereof In Case The Bank Is Not A Corporation Or Joint-stock Company, Are Repealed; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3031/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3031.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":968251,"bill_number":"SB3034","title":"Bonds; create a rural counties and municipalities emergency infrastructure loan program and authorize issuance of bonds.","description":"An Act To Establish A Revolving Loan Program For The Purpose Of Making Loans To Assist Rural Counties And Municipalities In Paying Costs Associated With Emergency Repair, Maintenance, Construction, Reconstruction, Upgrades Of And Improvements To Infrastructure Projects; To Provide That The Mississippi Development Authority Shall Administer The Revolving Loan Program Created In This Act; To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury, Designated As The \"rural Counties And Municipalities Emergency Infrastructure Improvements Fund\"; To Authorize The Issuance Of $10,000,000.00 Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The \"rural Counties And Municipalities Emergency Infrastructure Improvements Fund\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3034/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3034.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":968689,"bill_number":"SC620","title":"Commend 2016-2017 Mississippi School for the Deaf Athletic Accomplishments.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Mississippi School For The Deaf For An Historic Sweep Of The 2016-2017 Annual Mason-dixon National Tournaments In Volleyball, Girls Basketball And Boys Basketball.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC620/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0620.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":968728,"bill_number":"HB1737","title":"Sales tax; reduce rate on retails of all-terrain vehicles to farmers for agricultural purposes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Decrease The Sales Tax Rate On Retail Sales Of All-terrain Vehicles To Farmers For Agricultural Purposes And Parts Used In The Repair And Maintenance Of Such All-terrain Vehicles Used For Such Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1737/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1737.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":968764,"bill_number":"HC70","title":"Robert J. Occhi; commend upon his retirement as President and CEO of Coast Electric Power Association.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Distinguished Career And Meritorious Leadership And Service Of Mr. Robert J. Occhi Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement As The President And Chief Executive Officer Of Coast Electric Power Association.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC70/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0070.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":968803,"bill_number":"HR33","title":"Honorable Eugene Coursey Tullos; commend his life and express sympathy to his family upon his passing.","description":"A Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life And Many Accomplishments Of The Honorable Eugene Coursey Tullos, And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Friends Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR33/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0033.xml","sponsor":"Mark Tullos"},
{"bill_id":968841,"bill_number":"HR35","title":"Oxford High School Charger Cheerleaders; congratulate upon winning the 2017 Game Day National Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Oxford High School Charger Cheerleaders Upon Winning The 2017 Game Day National Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR35/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0035.xml","sponsor":"Jay Hughes"},
{"bill_id":968876,"bill_number":"HB1736","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Friars Point in constructing a community center.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Friars Point, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Constructing A Community Center; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1736/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1736.xml","sponsor":"Cedric Burnett"},
{"bill_id":968913,"bill_number":"HB1735","title":"Ad valorem tax; exempt certain equipment while in the hands of a dealer as merchandise.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-51-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Ad Valorem Taxation Zero Turn Mowers, Mini-excavators, Discs, Bush Hogs, Box Blades And Similar Items While In The Hands Of Bona Fide Dealers As Merchandise; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1735/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1735.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":968955,"bill_number":"SC621","title":"Extend condolences of the Legislature to the bereaved family of Legendary Basketball Coach Orsmond Jordan.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Condolences Of The Mississippi Legislature To The Bereaved Family Of Legendary Basketball Coach Orsmond Jordan From Decatur, Mississippi, Who Led The Lanier And Jackson Murrah Basketball Teams To State Championships And National Recognition.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC621/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0621.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":968992,"bill_number":"HR34","title":"Calhoun City High School Football Team; commend upon winning the Class 2A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Calhoun City High School \"wildcats\" Football Team And Coach Perry Liles For Winning Their First State Title Since 1989 In Honor Of The Departed Team Member Tripp Macon.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR34/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0034.xml","sponsor":"Charles Beckett"},
{"bill_id":969030,"bill_number":"HB1734","title":"Bonds; authorize for various purposes.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds For The Purpose Of Repairs And Renovations For State Institutions Of Higher Learning; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds For The Purpose Of Repairs And Renovations For Community And Junior Colleges; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For Capital Improvements At The State-owned Shipyard Located In Jackson County, Mississippi; To Provide That The Issuance Of Such Bonds Shall Be Conditioned On The Lessee Incurring A Certain Amount Of Debt And/or Dedicating A Certain Amount Of Funds For Capital Improvements, Capital Investments Or Capital Upgrades To Shipyards In Mississippi Owned Or Leased By Such Lessee; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Construction, Furnishing And Equipping Of A New Highway Safety Patrol Substation In Starkville, Mississippi; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To The Mississippi Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Repair And Renovation Of Capital Facilities, Improvements, Dams, Roofing, Wastewater And Water Well Mandates, And Other Facility Maintenance Items And Purposes; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Mississippi Watershed Repair And Rehabilitation Cost-share Program; To Amend Section 51-37-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds For The Purpose Of Providing Funds For The Mississippi Community Heritage Preservation Grant Fund; To Amend Section 39-5-145, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For Construction, Repair, Renovation And Replacement Of Buildings At The Alcoholic Beverage Control Warehouse Located In Madison County, Mississippi, And For The Purchase Or Renovation Of Equipment At Such Warehouse; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Matching Funds For Federal Funds For The Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund; To Amend Section 49-17-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Interest And Investment Earnings On Money In The Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund To Be Utilized To Pay Debt Service On The Bonds Authorized To Be Issued By This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1734/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1734.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":969756,"bill_number":"HB1739","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Quitman County in construction of a passenger train depot in Marks.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Quitman County, Mississippi, In The Construction, Furnishing And Equipping Of A Passenger Train Depot In Marks, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1739/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1739.xml","sponsor":"Cedric Burnett"},
{"bill_id":969794,"bill_number":"HC73","title":"LisaAnn Redd; commend for being crowned Ms. Wheelchair Mississippi 2016.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution To Commend And Congratulate Ms. Lisaann Redd, Ms. Wheelchair Mississippi 2016, Upon Winning The Coveted Crown And Express Deepest Wishes For Continued Success In All Of Her Future Endeavors.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC73/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0073.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":969833,"bill_number":"HR36","title":"Salem High School 1967 Wildcats Baseball Team; honor upon the 50th anniversary of winning the state championship.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Honoring The Salem High School 1967 Wildcats Baseball Team Upon The 50th Anniversary Of Winning The State Championship And Finishing Their Season With An Undefeated Record, And Extending Sincere Wishes For Their Happiness On Such A Momentous Occasion.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR36/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0036.xml","sponsor":"Bill Pigott"},
{"bill_id":969874,"bill_number":"HC74","title":"Mr. Steven Byess; commend on 10th anniversary as Music Director of the North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Acknowledging And Commending The Exceptional Leadership And Distinguishingly Impeccable Musicality And Symphonic Artistry Of Mr. Steven Byess Upon The Occasion Of His 10th Anniversary As Music Director Of The North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC74/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0074.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Holland"},
{"bill_id":969913,"bill_number":"HB1741","title":"Ad valorem tax; exempt certain business personal property from.","description":"An Act To Exempt From Ad Valorem Taxation Certain Personal Property That Is Owned By A Business Enterprise And Used By The Business Enterprise Solely On The Premises Of The Business Enterprise In The Operation Of The Enterprise; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1741/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1741.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":969954,"bill_number":"HR38","title":"WTVA television station; commend and congratulate upon 60th anniversary.","description":"A Resolution Congratulating Tupelo's Wtva Television Station Upon The Occasion Of Its 60th Anniversary.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR38/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0038.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":969994,"bill_number":"HR37","title":"Chief Warrant Officer Four Kelly B. Pipkin; commend service in United States Army upon his retirement.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Military Service Of Chief Warrant Officer Four Kelly B. Pipkin Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement From The United States Army.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR37/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0037.xml","sponsor":"Cedric Burnett"},
{"bill_id":970036,"bill_number":"HR39","title":"Mr. Steven Byess; commend on 10th anniversary as Music Director of the North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra.","description":"A Resolution Acknowledging And Commending The Exceptional Leadership And Distinguishingly Impeccable Musicality And Symphonic Artistry Of Mr. Steven Byess Upon The Occasion Of His 10th Anniversary As Music Director Of The North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR39/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0039.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Holland"},
{"bill_id":970076,"bill_number":"HR40","title":"Malcolm Butler; recognize upon winning Super Bowl LI and for serving as the 2017 Vicksburg Mardi Gras Parade Grand Marshal.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Two-time Super Bowl Champion Malcolm Butler Upon Winning Super Bowl Li And Recognizing His Service As Grand Marshal For The 2017 Vicksburg Mardi Gras Parade.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR40/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0040.xml","sponsor":"Alex Monsour"},
{"bill_id":970115,"bill_number":"HB1740","title":"Income tax; provide a credit for taxpayers allowed to claim federal earned income tax credit.","description":"An Act To Provide A State Income Tax Credit For Taxpayers Claiming The Federal Earned Income Tax Credit; To Provide The Amount Of The Credit; To Provide That If The Amount Of Credit Claimed By A Taxpayer Exceeds The Amount Of Income Tax Imposed Upon The Taxpayer For The Taxable Year, Then The Taxpayer Shall Receive A Refund From The Department Of Revenue For The Amount Of Such Excess; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1740/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1740.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":970158,"bill_number":"HB1738","title":"Appropriation; DHS for increased funding for child care services.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Human Services For The Purpose Of Providing Increased Funding For Child Care Services For Persons Who Are Beneficiaries Of Services From The Department For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1738/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1738.xml","sponsor":"Carl Mickens"},
{"bill_id":970197,"bill_number":"HB1742","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Forrest County with road and bridge improvements.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Forrest County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Making Improvements To A Portion Of Glendale Avenue In Forrest County, And With Construction Of A New Bridge That Will Span The Bouie River In Forrest County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1742/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1742.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":970237,"bill_number":"SC622","title":"Commend Alcorn State University Women's Tennis Team for winning SWAC.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Alcorn State University Women's Tennis Team For Their Outstanding 2016 Season And For Winning The Swac Tennis Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC622/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0622.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":970278,"bill_number":"HC71","title":"Women's Equality Day; designate August 26, 2017, as in Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Designating August 26, 2017, As Women's Equality Day In Mississippi, And Recognizing The Important Milestone Of Women's Suffrage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC71/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0071.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":970317,"bill_number":"HC72","title":"Alcorn State University Women's Tennis Team; commend for winning the 2016 SWAC Tennis Tournament.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2016 Alcorn State University Lady Braves Tennis Team, Head Coach Anthony Dodgen And Graduate Assistant Coach Kertsen Vanem For Winning The 2016 Southwestern Athletic Conference Women's Tennis Tournament.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC72/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0072.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":970355,"bill_number":"HB1743","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for purposes related to construction of facility at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For Lease Payments Or Lease Guaranty Payments On A Lease Or Leases That Are Entered Into For The Construction, Furnishing, And Equipping Of A Heavy Aircraft Maintenance Repair And Overhaul Facility At The Jackson-medgar Wiley Evers International Airport In Rankin County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1743/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1743.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":971091,"bill_number":"HB1744","title":"Lauderdale County; extend repeal date on the Lauderdale County Tourism Commission.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 991, Local And Private Laws Of 1997, As Last Amended By Chapter 929, Local And Private Laws Of 2014, To Extend The Date Of Repeal To October 1, 2027, On The Law That Establishes The Lauderdale County Tourism Commission; To Require An Election On The Continuation Of The Tax If A Certain Number Of Electors File A Written Protest Against The Continuation Of The Tax; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1744/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1744.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":973146,"bill_number":"HR41","title":"Alcorn State University Women's Tennis; commend for winning the 2016 SWAC Tennis Tournament.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2016 Alcorn State University Lady Braves Tennis Team, Head Coach Anthony Dodgen And Graduate Assistant Coach Kertsen Vanem For Winning The 2016 Southwestern Athletic Conference Women's Tennis Tournament.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-02","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR41/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0041.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":973311,"bill_number":"HR42","title":"Duane R. \"Doc\" Bradford; commend life and legacy upon his passing.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Life And Legacy Of Duane R. \"doc\" Bradford, Ordained Minister Of The Gospel And Former Sheriff Of Lawrence County, Mississippi, And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Friends Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-02","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR42/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0042.xml","sponsor":"Bob Evans"},
{"bill_id":973478,"bill_number":"HC75","title":"Palmer Baptist Church; commend upon occasion of its 100th anniversary.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Diligence, Service And Wide Influence Of The Pastors And Members Of Palmer Baptist Church On The Occasion Of The Church's Historic 100th Year Anniversary.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC75/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0075.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":975587,"bill_number":"SC623","title":"United States Constitutional Convention under Article V; apply for federal fiscal restraints and power limitations.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Of The Mississippi Legislature Applying For An Article V Constitutional Convention Of The States For Proposing Amendments To The United States Constitution Which Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government And Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Requesting Congress To Similarly Propose Such Amendments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC623/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0623.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":975776,"bill_number":"HC76","title":"Annabeth Breeden; commend upon being named a Distinguished Finalist in the 2017 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Annabeth Breeden Upon Being Named A Distinguished Finalist In The 22nd Annual Prudential Spirit Of Community Awards.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC76/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0076.xml","sponsor":"Alex Monsour"},
{"bill_id":975962,"bill_number":"HB1745","title":"Jackson County; authorize the cleaning of certain blighted property.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Jackson County, Mississippi, To Conduct Hearings To Determine Whether Certain Property Within The County Is Blighted Property; To Require The Board Of Supervisors To Provide Notice To The Owners Of \"blighted\" Property; To Provide The Form And Manner Of The Notice; To Authorize The County To Charge The Actual Costs Of Correcting The Blighted Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1745/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1745.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":977327,"bill_number":"HR43","title":"Ricky Stenhouse, Jr.; commend upon his accomplishments as a NASCAR driver.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., On His Numerous Racing Achievements And Overall Impressive Career As A Professional Nascar Driver.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-02","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR43/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0043.xml","sponsor":"Robert Foster"},
{"bill_id":977725,"bill_number":"SC625","title":"Join the City of Vicksburg in honoring Hall of Fame Coach Houston Markham, Jr.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Joining The City Of Vicksburg In The Celebration Honoring Hall Of Fame Coach Houston Markham, Jr.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC625/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0625.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":977886,"bill_number":"SC624","title":"Commend 2016-2017 Mississippi School for the Blind Wrestling Team.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Mississippi School For The Blind For An Historic Finish In The 2016-2017 Annual South Central Association Of Schools For The Blind Wrestling Competition.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC624/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0624.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":979043,"bill_number":"HR46","title":"George B. Patton, Jr.; commend life and legacy upon the dedication of \"The Shop II\" in his memory.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Life Of George B. Patton, Jr., Upon The Dedication Of \"the Shop Ii\" In His Memory.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-02","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR46/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0046.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":979106,"bill_number":"HB1747","title":"Warren County; authorize contributions to various organizations.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Warren County, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To Central Mississippi Prevention Services, Inc.; Triumph Ministries, Inc.; Vicksburg Family Development Services, Inc.; Warren, Washington, Issaquena, Sharkey Community Action Agency, Inc.; We Care Community Services, Inc.; And Women's Restoration Shelter Of Mountain Faith Ministries; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1747/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1747.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":979167,"bill_number":"HB1750","title":"Suffrage; restore to Sidney Harrington Smith III.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Sidney Harrington Smith Iii, Of Harrison County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Law W/out Governor's Signature","last_action_date":"2017-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1750/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1750.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":979232,"bill_number":"HR45","title":"Julieanna Jackson; commend for pageantry success and fundraising efforts.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Honoring Miss Julieanna Jackson For Her Numerous Pageant Successes And The Time And Energy She Selflessly Dedicates To Volunteering And Fundraising.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-02","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR45/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0045.xml","sponsor":"Mark Tullos"},
{"bill_id":979294,"bill_number":"HB1748","title":"DeSoto County; authorize to contribute funds, in-kind donations and support to Economic Development Council, Inc.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Desoto County, Mississippi, To Donate Funds, Make In-kind Donations And Provide Support To The Desoto County Economic Development Council, Inc.; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1748/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1748.xml","sponsor":"Robert Foster"},
{"bill_id":979363,"bill_number":"HC77","title":"National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month; acknowledge during September 2017.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Acknowledging And Observing September 2017 As \"national Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month\" And Encouraging The Citizens Of Mississippi To Commemorate Its Observance During The Month Of September 2017.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC77/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0077.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":979428,"bill_number":"HB1749","title":"DeSoto County; authorize contribution to Historic DeSoto Foundation, Inc.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Desoto County, Mississippi, To Contribute To The Historic Desoto Foundation, Inc.; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1749/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1749.xml","sponsor":"Robert Foster"},
{"bill_id":979492,"bill_number":"SC626","title":"Recognize Entergy's Grand Gulf Nuclear Station on recent license extension and congratulate this leading corporate citizen.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing And Commending Entergy's Grand Gulf Nuclear Station On Its Recent License Extension.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC626/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0626.xml","sponsor":"Albert Butler"},
{"bill_id":979559,"bill_number":"HR47","title":"Keep DeSoto County Beautiful; commend and congratulate upon winning second consecutive Keep America Beautiful President's Circle Award.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Keep Desoto County Beautiful Upon Receiving A Second Consecutive Keep America Beautiful President's Circle Award.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-02","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR47/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0047.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":979622,"bill_number":"HR44","title":"Kassidy Tally; commend outstanding softball career with Delta State University.","description":"A Resolution Commending Kassidy Tally For Her Remarkable Softball Career With Delta State University And Expressing Best Wishes For Continued Success.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-02","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR44/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0044.xml","sponsor":"Mark Tullos"},
{"bill_id":979687,"bill_number":"HB1746","title":"Town of Tishomingo; authorize expansion of gas distribution system.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Tishomingo In Tishomingo County, Mississippi, To Expand Its Gas Distribution System Within A Certain Distance Outside The Corporate Limits Of The Town Of Tishomingo; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1746/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1746.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":979692,"bill_number":"SC627","title":"Recognizing September 2017 as \"Pain Awareness Month in Mississippi.\"","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing September 2017 As \"pain Awareness Month In Mississippi\" To Bring Awareness For People In Pain.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC627/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0627.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":980716,"bill_number":"HB1751","title":"Grenada County; authorize to contract for the housing of inmates from other county or private jails that are located in this state.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Grenada County, Mississippi, To Contract For The Housing Of Inmates With Any Other County Or Private Jail Facility That Is Located Within The State Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1751/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1751.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":980829,"bill_number":"HB1752","title":"Coahoma County; clarify authority of the Economic Development Authority pertaining to certain industrial sites.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 862, Local And Private Laws Of 1981, As Last Amended By Chapter 906, Local And Private Laws Of 2008, Clarify The Authority Of The Economic Development Authority Of Coahoma County To Sell, Lease, Trade, Exchange Or Otherwise Dispose Of Industrial Sites Situated Within The Industrial Park Complexes Or Project Areas To Individuals, Firms Or Corporations, Public Or Private, And Governmental Entities And Political Subdivisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1752/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1752.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":980945,"bill_number":"HR48","title":"Pillow Academy Mustangs Boys Soccer Team; congratulate upon winning the 2017 MAIS Class AAAA Division 2 State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Pillow Academy Mustangs Boys Soccer Team For Winning The 2017 Mississippi Association Of Independent Schools Class Aaaa Division 2 State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-02","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR48/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0048.xml","sponsor":"Karl Oliver"},
{"bill_id":981060,"bill_number":"HB1753","title":"Coahoma County; authorize contribution to Spring Initiative, Inc.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Coahoma County, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To Spring Initiative, Inc.; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1753/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1753.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":983644,"bill_number":"HC81","title":"Christopher L. Smith; acknowledge and commend service and leadership in Shriners International as Imperial Potentate.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Mr. Christopher L. Smith Upon Being Elected As The Imperial Potentate Of Shriners International And Shriners Hospitals For Children.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-21","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC81/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0081.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":983678,"bill_number":"HC80","title":"Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; designate March 2017.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Designating March 2017 As Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month And Urging All Citizens To Participate In Events Promoting The Awareness Of Colorectal Cancer.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-21","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC80/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0080.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":983713,"bill_number":"HR50","title":"Mr. and Mrs. Fortenberry; mourn the loss and commemorate the lives of.","description":"A Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Lives, Legacies, Service And Dedication Of Mr. And Mrs. Fortenberry.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR50/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0050.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":983748,"bill_number":"SB3043","title":"Town of Tishomingo; authorize expansion of its gas distribution system into certain areas outside the town.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Tishomingo In Tishomingo County, Mississippi, To Expand Its Gas Distribution System Within A Certain Distance Outside The Corporate Limits Of The Town Of Tishomingo; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3043/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3043.xml","sponsor":"J.P. Wilemon"},
{"bill_id":983784,"bill_number":"HC82","title":"HCR; request the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress to approve the replacement of the statue of James Zachariah George with a statue of B.B. King.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Formally Requesting The Joint Committee On The Library Of Congress To Approve The Replacement Of The Statue Of James Zachariah George That Is Displayed In Statuary Hall In The Capitol Of The United States With A Statue Of Blues Legend B.b. King.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC82/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0082.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":983818,"bill_number":"SB3039","title":"Coahoma County; clarify to whom economic development authority may sell, lease, exchange, etc., certain industrial sites.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 862, Local And Private Laws Of 1981, As Last Amended By Chapter 906, Local And Private Laws Of 2008, To Make It Clear That The Economic Development Authority Of Coahoma County May Sell, Lease, Trade, Exchange Or Otherwise Dispose Of Certain Industrial Sites To Governmental Entities And Political Subdivisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3039/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3039.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":983855,"bill_number":"HC79","title":"Mrs. Dianne Pittman Holbert; commend career of and congratulate upon her retirement.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Career Of Mrs. Dianne Pittman Holbert And Congratulating Her Upon The Occasion Of Her Retirement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-21","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC79/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0079.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":983891,"bill_number":"SB3038","title":"Warren County; authorize contributions to various organizations.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Warren County, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To Central Mississippi Prevention Services, Inc.; Triumph Ministries, Inc.; Vicksburg Family Development Services, Inc.; Warren, Washington, Issaquena, Sharkey Community Action Agency, Inc.; We Care Community Services, Inc.; And Women's Restoration Shelter Of Mountain Faith Ministries; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3038/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3038.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":983926,"bill_number":"HB1756","title":"City of Vicksburg; increase minimum benefits under Disability and Relief Fund for Firemen and Policemen.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 899, Local And Private Laws Of 1988, As Last Amended By Chapter 909, Local And Private Laws Of 2007, To Increase The Amount Of The Minimum Monthly Benefits Authorized For Persons Receiving Benefits Under The Disability And Relief Fund For Firemen And Policemen Of The City Of Vicksburg; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1756/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1756.xml","sponsor":"Alex Monsour"},
{"bill_id":983960,"bill_number":"HB1755","title":"Washington County; extend the repeal date on the Washington County Convention and Visitors Committee and the tourism tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 816, Local And Private Laws Of 1991, As Last Amended By Chapter 937, Local And Private Laws Of 2014, To Extend The Date Of Repeal From July 1, 2017, To July 1, 2021, On The Provision Of Law That Establishes The Washington County Convention And Visitors Committee And Authorizes A Tax On Hotels, Motels And Restaurants; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1755/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1755.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":983997,"bill_number":"HB1754","title":"City of Madison; authorize use of golf carts on certain streets within.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Madison, Mississippi, To Allow The Operation Of Golf Carts On Certain Public Roads And Streets Within Certain Subdivided Residential Neighborhoods In The City; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1754/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1754.xml","sponsor":"Philip Gunn"},
{"bill_id":984034,"bill_number":"HR49","title":"Mrs. Elouise H. Johnson; commend life and legacy upon her passing.","description":"A Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life And Endearing Legacy Of Mrs. Elouise H. \"cookie\" Johnson, And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To Her Family And Friends Upon Her Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR49/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0049.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":984070,"bill_number":"SB3040","title":"Bolivar County; authorize contribution to Fannie Lou Hamer Breast Cancer Foundation.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Bolivar County, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To The Fannie Lou Hamer Cancer Foundation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3040/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3040.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":984106,"bill_number":"SB3042","title":"Bolivar County; increase the amount that may be contributed to the Bolivar County Community Action Agency, Inc.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 930, Local And Private Laws Of 2016, To Increase The Amount Of Funds That The Board Of Supervisors Of Bolivar County, Mississippi, May Contribute To The Bolivar County Community Action Agency, Inc.; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3042/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3042.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":984142,"bill_number":"HC78","title":"United States Constitutional Amendment Convention of the States under Article V; apply for certain restraints on federal government.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Applying To The Congress Of The United States To Call An Amendment Convention Of The States Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And For Members Of Congress.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC78/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0078.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":984177,"bill_number":"SB3041","title":"City of Brookhaven; extend repeal date on the tax upon room rentals of hotels, motels and bed-and-breakfast establishments.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 925, Local And Private Laws Of 2014, To Extend The Repeal Date On The Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Brookhaven, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Room Rentals From Hotels, Motels And Bed-and-breakfast Establishments Within The City; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3041/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3041.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":984495,"bill_number":"SC628","title":"Congratulate Pillow Academy Mustangs Boys Soccer Team upon winning the 2017 MAIS Class AAAA Division 2 State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Pillow Academy Mustangs Boys Soccer Team And Head Coach Serafin Simone For Winning The 2017 Mississippi Association Of Independent Schools (mais) Class Aaaa Division 2 State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC628/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0628.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":984773,"bill_number":"SC629","title":"Recognize distinguished law enforcement career of MHP Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Myers.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Distinguished Law Enforcement Career Of Lt. Colonel Kevin Myers, Director Of The Department Of Public Safety's Administrative Operations, On The Occasion Of His Retirement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC629/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0629.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":984933,"bill_number":"HR51","title":"Jonathan Pearson Sloan; commend upon being awarded Eagle Scout honor by Boy Scouts of America.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Jonathan Pearson Sloan On Being Awarded The Highest Rank Of Eagle Scout By The Boy Scouts Of America, Troop 16 Of The Choctaw Area Council In Meridian, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR51/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0051.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":985006,"bill_number":"HC83","title":"Nyah Tate; commend her many academic and athletic accomplishments at Terry High School.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Nyah Sundiata Elise Tate Upon Her Numerous Accomplishments As A Student And Basketball Star At Terry High School And Expressing Our Most Sincere Wishes For Continued Success In All Of Her Future Academic And Athletic Endeavors.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC83/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0083.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":985081,"bill_number":"HR52","title":"Annabelle Bunch; commend upon being selected to represent the State of Mississippi as a delegate to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's Children's Congress.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Miss Annabelle Bunch Upon Being Selected To Represent The State Of Mississippi As A Delegate To The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's Children's Congress.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR52/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0052.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":985152,"bill_number":"HB1757","title":"Warren County; authorize contributions to various organizations.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Warren County, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To Central Mississippi Prevention Services, Inc.; Triumph Ministries, Inc.; Vicksburg Family Development Services, Inc.; Warren, Washington, Issaquena, Sharkey Community Action Agency, Inc.; We Care Community Services, Inc.; And Women's Restoration Shelter Of Mountain Faith Ministries; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1757/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1757.xml","sponsor":"Alex Monsour"},
{"bill_id":985224,"bill_number":"HR53","title":"Mr. RC Swift; commend life and legacy upon his passing.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Life And Legacy Of Mr. Rc Swift Upon His Passing And Extending Deepest Sympathy To His Friends And Family.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR53/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0053.xml","sponsor":"Karl Gibbs"},
{"bill_id":985299,"bill_number":"HR54","title":"Pierre Andrews; commend upon being named Eagle Scout.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Mr. Pierre Andrews, Upon Earning The Eagle Scout Award, And Extending Sincerest Wishes For Continued Success In All Of His Future Endeavors.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR54/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0054.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":986176,"bill_number":"HC85","title":"Dr. William A. Lewis; commend career upon the occasion of his retirement.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Career Of Dr. William A. Lewis And Congratulating Him Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-21","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC85/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0085.xml","sponsor":"Brad Touchstone"},
{"bill_id":986453,"bill_number":"HC84","title":"Suspend deadlines for introduction; Northeast Ms Natural Gas District; authorize expansion of its gas distribution system.","description":"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 Amend Section 1 Of Chapter 309, Laws Of 1966, As Amended By Chapter 496, Laws Of 1982, As Amended By Chapter 576, Laws Of 2000, As Amended By Chapter 349, Laws Of 2002, As Amended By Chapter 476, Laws Of 2016, To Authorize The Northeast Mississippi Natural Gas District To Expand Its Gas Distribution Services Into Certain Portions Of Lee And Monroe Counties; And For Related Purposes.\"","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC84/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0084.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":986732,"bill_number":"SC630","title":"Recognize historic military service of Bradford Clark Freeman, who fought in the Battle of the Bulge with 101st Airborne Division.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Historic Military Service Of Bradford Clark Freeman Of Caledonia, Mississippi, Who Served With The Famous Easy Company In The Battle Of The Bulge With The 101st Airborne Division.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC630/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0630.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":987357,"bill_number":"HR55","title":"Richard L. Redmon; commend life upon his passing.","description":"A Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life And Legacy Of Mr. Richard Leonidas Redmon, And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Friends Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR55/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0055.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":987653,"bill_number":"HB1758","title":"Clarke County; authorize contribution to the Multi-County Community Service Agency, Inc.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Clarke County Mississippi, To Make Contributions To The Multi-county Community Service Agency, Inc.; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1758/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1758.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":987659,"bill_number":"HR56","title":"Mr. Joseph \"Joe\" Kent Buckner; mourn his loss and commemorate his life upon passing.","description":"A Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life And Legacy Of Mr. Joseph \"joe\" Kent Buckner, And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Friends Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR56/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0056.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":987733,"bill_number":"HR57","title":"Jim Ellis; commend upon his retirement from calling MSU football and men's basketball games.","description":"A Resolution Commending Jim Ellis Upon His Retirement From Calling Mississippi State University Football And Men's Basketball Games, And Extending Best Wishes For Continued Success In Calling Msu Baseball Games.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR57/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0057.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":987810,"bill_number":"HR58","title":"Hollandale-Simmons High School \"Blue Devils\" Football Team; commend upon winning MHSAA Class 1A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Hollandale-simmons High School \"blue Devils\" Football Team And Coach Tavares Johnson For Repeating As The 2016 Mhsaa Class 1a State Champions And For Their 25th Straight Victory.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR58/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0058.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":987886,"bill_number":"SC631","title":"Designate March 2017 as \"Women's History Month in Mississippi.\"","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Designating March 2017 As \"women's History Month In Mississippi\" With Its Theme \"honoring Trailblazing Women In Labor And Business,\" Celebrating The 37th Anniversary Of The Women's History Movement.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC631/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0631.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":988624,"bill_number":"SC634","title":"Designate April 21, 2017, as \"Donate Life Day in Mississippi\" to promote organ, eye and tissue transplantation.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Designating Friday, April 21, 2017, As \"donate Life Day In Mississippi\" And Encourage Citizens To Wear Blue And Green To Promote The Success Of Organ, Eye And Tissue Transplantation.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC634/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0634.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":988710,"bill_number":"SC635","title":"Commend Suzuki Strings Advanced Ensemble of Columbus, Mississippi, on their historic performance in Carnegie Hall.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Suzuki Strings Advanced Ensemble Of Columbus, Mississippi, Director Diane Ford And Founder Trudy Gildea On Their Historic Performance In Carnegie Hall.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC635/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0635.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":988798,"bill_number":"HR59","title":"Magnolia Heights School Baseball Team; commend for winning five consecutive MAIS State Championships.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Magnolia Heights School Chiefs Baseball Team And Head Coach Chris Mcminn Upon Winning Five Consecutive Mississippi Association Of Independent Schools (mais) State Championships, From 2012-2016.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR59/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0059.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":988884,"bill_number":"HR60","title":"Ms. Alexandra Waldrop; commend and congratulate upon being named colleen for the Hibernia Marching Society Parade.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Ms. Alexandra Waldrop On Being Named The 2017 Colleen For The Hibernia Marching Society Parade.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR60/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0060.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":988969,"bill_number":"SC633","title":"Designate March 23, 2017, as \"Undergraduate Research Day in Mississippi.\"","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Designating March 23, 2017, As \"undergraduate Research Day In Mississippi\" To Emphasize The Value Of Scholarly Inquiry And The Application Of Research To The Education Of Future Leaders.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC633/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0633.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":989053,"bill_number":"SC632","title":"Congratulate Marshall Academy \"Lady Patriots\" Girls Basketball Team for Class AA State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Marshall Academy \"lady Patriots\" Girls Basketball Team And Coach Michael Clifton For Winning The Mais Class Aa State Championship And For Their Outstanding 2017 Season.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC632/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0632.xml","sponsor":"Bill Stone"},
{"bill_id":989113,"bill_number":"SC636","title":"Recognize public policy legacy of Mississippi Economic Council CEO Blake Wilson on the occasion of his retirement.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Vital Public Policy Legacy Of Mississippi Economic Council Ceo Blake Wilson On The Occasion Of His Retirement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC636/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0636.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":990027,"bill_number":"SB3045","title":"City of Amory; extend the repeal date on the tax on hotels, motels and restaurants.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 905, Local And Private Laws Of 2014, To Extend The Repeal Date On The Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Amory, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax Upon The Gross Sales Of Hotels And Motels Derived From Room Rentals And Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Restaurants And Utilize The Revenue From The Tax To Promote Tourism And Parks And Recreation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3045/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3045.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":991428,"bill_number":"HB1760","title":"Tunica County; authorize funding for Tunica County Museum via a designated 1% sales tax.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Tunica, Mississippi, To Provide Funding For The Tunica County Museum, Inc., By Way Of A Designated One Percent Sales Tax Within The City Limits Of The Town Of Tunica; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1760/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1760.xml","sponsor":"Cedric Burnett"},
{"bill_id":991433,"bill_number":"HB1768","title":"Scott County; authorize contributions to the Multi-County Community Service Agency, Inc.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Scott County, Mississippi, To Make Contributions To The Multi-county Community Service Agency, Inc.; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1768/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1768.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":991438,"bill_number":"HB1775","title":"City of Booneville; authorize imposition of a tax on hotels, motels and restaurants to promote tourism and recreation.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Booneville, Mississippi, To Levy An Additional Sales Tax Of Not More Than 2% Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Hotels And Motels Derived From Room Rentals And Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Restaurants For The Purpose Of Providing Funds To Promote Tourism, Parks And Recreation In The City; To Provide For An Election On Whether Such Tax May Be Levied; To Provide That The Proceeds Of The Tax Shall Be Equally Distributed To The Booneville & Prentiss County Main Street Association And The City's Parks And Recreation Department In Order To Promote Tourism And Parks And Recreation; To Clarify How The Proceeds Of The Tax May Be Expended For The Promotion Of Tourism And Parks And Recreation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1775/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1775.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":991445,"bill_number":"SB3060","title":"Lauderdale County; authorize contributions to the Multi-County Community Service Agency.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, To Contribute To The Multi-county Community Service Agency; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3060/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3060.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":991449,"bill_number":"HB1767","title":"Carroll County; authorize to contract for the housing of inmates from other county or private jails that are located in this state.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Carroll County, Mississippi, To Contract For The Housing Of Inmates With Any Other County Or Private Jail Facility That Is Located Within The State Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1767/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1767.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":991455,"bill_number":"HB1763","title":"Humphreys County; authorize to make contribution to Belzoni-Humphreys Development Foundation.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Humphreys County, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To The Belzoni-humphreys Development Foundation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1763/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1763.xml","sponsor":"Rufus Straughter"},
{"bill_id":991462,"bill_number":"SB3055","title":"City of Bay St. Louis; may authorize operation of low-speed vehicles and golf carts on certain city streets.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, To Allow The Operation Of Low-speed Vehicles And Golf Carts On Certain Public Roads And Streets Within The City Of Bay St. Louis; To Require Individuals Operating A Low-speed Vehicle Or Golf Cart To Have A Valid Driver's License; To Require Certain Registration Of Such Low-speed Vehicle Or Golf Cart; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3055/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3055.xml","sponsor":"Philip Moran"},
{"bill_id":991467,"bill_number":"SB3048","title":"City of Madison; authorize the use of golf carts on certain streets within.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Madison, Mississippi, To Allow The Operation Of Golf Carts On Certain Public Roads And Streets Within Certain Subdivided Residential Neighborhoods In The City; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3048/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3048.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":991471,"bill_number":"SB3058","title":"Coahoma County; authorize annual contributions to Spring Initiative, Inc.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Coahoma County, Mississippi, To Contribute Annually To Spring Initiative, Inc., A Mississippi Nonprofit Corporation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3058/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3058.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":991476,"bill_number":"HB1771","title":"Town of D'Lo; authorize use of golf carts on certain public roads and streets within.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of D'lo, Mississippi, To Allow The Operation Of Golf Carts On Certain Public Roads And Streets Within The Town; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1771/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1771.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":991484,"bill_number":"SB3049","title":"City of Fulton; authorize expansion of water and gas services provided by.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Fulton, Mississippi, To Expand Its Water And Gas Distribution Systems Within A Certain Distance Outside The Corporate Limits Of The City Of Fulton; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3049/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3049.xml","sponsor":"J.P. Wilemon"},
{"bill_id":991489,"bill_number":"HB1772","title":"Hancock County; authorize release to media of certain redacted copies of youth court records concerning abuse/neglect.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Hancock County, Mississippi, To Require The Youth Court Of The County To Release Redacted Youth Court Records To The News Media Of Any Child Where A Child Is The Subject Of An Allegation Of Abuse Or Neglect; To Provide That The Records Shall Be Released At Cost To The Media; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1772/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1772.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":991494,"bill_number":"SB3051","title":"City of Biloxi; authorize to establish \"Biloxi Biometrics and Cybersecurity Center, Inc., a nonprofit corporation.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Biloxi, Mississippi, To Establish A Nonprofit, Community-based Corporation To Be Known As \"biloxi Biometrics And Cybersecurity Center, Inc.\"; To Authorize Such Authorities To Acquire, Purchase And/or Construct A Biometrics And Nanotechnology Research And Development Center; To Create A Public-private Partnership With Private For-profit And Nonprofit Research And Development Firms And Institutions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3051/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3051.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":991500,"bill_number":"SB3056","title":"City of Jackson; authorize to create special local improvement taxing districts.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Jackson, Mississippi, To Create Special Local Improvement Assessment Districts; To Authorize The Levy Of An Assessment Of Up To Six Mills On Taxable Real Property Located Within Such Assessment Districts; To Provide For The Duties And Powers Of Such Assessment Districts; To Require The Dissolution Of Such Assessment Districts Under Certain Circumstances; To Specify The Use For The Proceeds Of The Special Assessment; To Allow Such Districts To Levy Less Than The Maximum Allowable Assessment Levy; To Authorize The Issuance Of Bonds By The Municipality That Has Created A Special Local Improvement Assessment District Under This Act; To Provide That Bonds Issued By The Municipality Under This Act Shall Be Payable Out Of The Proceeds Of The Special Assessment Authorized Under This Act; To Authorize The Delegation Of Certain Authority Under This Act; To Provide That Bonds Issued Under This Act Shall Be Legal Investments; To Provide That Bonds Issued By The Municipality Under This Act Shall Be Excluded From The Municipality's Debt Limitation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3056/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3056.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":991505,"bill_number":"SB3062","title":"Newton County; authorize contributions to the Multi-County Community Service Agency.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Newton County, Mississippi, To Contribute To The Multi-county Community Service Agency; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3062/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3062.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":991510,"bill_number":"SB3044","title":"Itawamba County; authorize to construct or acquire a county jail anywhere in the county.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Itawamba County, Mississippi, To Construct Or Acquire A County Jail Anywhere Within The County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3044/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3044.xml","sponsor":"J.P. Wilemon"},
{"bill_id":991515,"bill_number":"HB1774","title":"City of Pascagoula; authorize use of golf carts on certain public roads and streets.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Pascagoula, Mississippi, To Allow The Operation Of Golf Carts On Certain Public Roads And Streets Within The City; To Require Individuals Operating A Golf Cart To Have A Valid Driver's License Or Temporary Driver's Permit; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1774/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1774.xml","sponsor":"Charles Busby"},
{"bill_id":991522,"bill_number":"SB3059","title":"Hancock County; extend the date of repeal on the Hancock County Tourism Development Bureau.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 1019, Local And Private Laws Of 1996, As Last Amended By Chapter 924, Local And Private Laws Of 2014, To Extend The Repeal Date On The Provisions Of Law That Create The Hancock County Tourism Development Bureau And Prescribe Its Powers And Duties And Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Hancock County, Mississippi, To Enter Into Contracts With Not-for-profit Organizations For Certain Purposes And Authorize The Levy Of A Tax On The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Derived From Room Rentals By Hotels And Motels; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3059/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3059.xml","sponsor":"Philip Moran"},
{"bill_id":991529,"bill_number":"HB1765","title":"Tunica County, authorize contributions to Tunica County Economic Development Foundation, Inc.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 928, Local And Private Laws Of 2004, As Amended By Chapter 934, Local And Private Laws Of 2007, As Amended By Chapter 919, Local And Private Laws Of 2012, To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Tunica County, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To The Tunica County Economic Development Foundation, Inc., Through And Including Calendar Year 2021; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1765/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1765.xml","sponsor":"Cedric Burnett"},
{"bill_id":991535,"bill_number":"SB3047","title":"Rankin County; authorize to erect and display certain signs on MS 25 near Sandhill.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Rankin County, Mississippi, To Erect And Display Specially Designed Street Signs Near The Intersection Of Mississippi Highways 25 And 43 Welcoming Individuals To Sandhill, Mississippi, And Acknowledging Tori Bowie As The Winner Of An Olympic Gold Medal At The 2016 Summer Olympics Games Held In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3047/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3047.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":991542,"bill_number":"HB1770","title":"Hancock County; authorize county district attorney to appoint youth court prosecutor.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Hancock County, Mississippi, To Have The District Attorney Of The County Appoint The Youth Court Prosecutor For The County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1770/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1770.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":991547,"bill_number":"SB3054","title":"Clarke County; authorize donations to Multi-County Community Service Agency, Inc.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Clarke County, Mississippi, To Donate Funds To Multi-county Community Service Agency, Inc.; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3054/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3054.xml","sponsor":"Videt Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":991552,"bill_number":"HB1776","title":"City of Jackson; authorize to create special local improvement assessment districts.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Jackson, Mississippi, To Create Special Local Improvement Assessment Districts; To Authorize The Levy Of An Assessment Of Up To Six Mills On Taxable Real Property Located Within Such Assessment Districts; To Provide For The Duties And Powers Of Such Assessment Districts; To Require The Dissolution Of Such Assessment Districts Under Certain Circumstances; To Specify The Use For The Proceeds Of The Special Assessment; To Allow Such Districts To Levy Less Than The Maximum Allowable Assessment Levy; To Authorize The Issuance Of Bonds By The Municipality That Has Created A Special Local Improvement Assessment District Under This Act; To Provide That Bonds Issued By The Municipality Under This Act Shall Be Payable Out Of The Proceeds Of The Special Assessment Authorized Under This Act; To Authorize The Delegation Of Certain Authority Under This Act; To Provide That Bonds Issued Under This Act Shall Be Legal Investments; To Provide That Bonds Issued By The Municipality Under This Act Shall Be Excluded From The Municipality's Debt Limitation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1776/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1776.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":991557,"bill_number":"SB3050","title":"City of Biloxi; authorize acquire or build Internet capacity and services for use by city departments.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Biloxi, Mississippi, To Acquire Or Build Internet Capacity And Services For Use By City Departments To More Effectively Deliver Municipal Services To The Public And To Sell Or Lease Surplus Property, Capacity And Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3050/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3050.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":991564,"bill_number":"HB1762","title":"Attala and Leake Counties; authorize interlocal agreement for the housing of inmates.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Attala County, Mississippi, And The Board Of Supervisors Of Leake County, Mississippi, To Enter Into An Interlocal Agreement Concerning The Housing Of Attala County's Inmates In Leake County's Correctional Facility; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1762/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1762.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":991569,"bill_number":"HB1764","title":"City of Hattiesburg; extend repealer on Hattiesburg Tourism Commission and hotel/ motel tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 878, Local And Private Laws Of 1990, As Last Amended By Chapter 946, Local And Private Laws Of 2014, To Extend Until July 1, 2021, The Date Upon Which The Hattiesburg Tourism Commission Is Repealed; To Require Certain Auditing Of Funds Received As They Relate To The Tax; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1764/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1764.xml","sponsor":"Toby Barker"},
{"bill_id":991574,"bill_number":"SB3063","title":"Indianola Tourism Commission and hotel, motel and restaurant tax; extend repeal date.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 931, Local And Private Laws Of 2003, As Last Amended By Chapter 940, Local And Private Laws Of 2014, To Extend Until July 1, 2021, The Repeal Date On The Law That Creates The Indianola Tourism Commission, Provides For The Composition Of The Commission, Prescribes The Powers And Duties Of The Commission And Authorizes The Governing Authorities To Levy A Tax To Fund The Commission; To Require An Election On The Continuation Of The Tax If A Certain Number Of Electors File A Written Protest Against The Continuation Of The Tax; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3063/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3063.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":991582,"bill_number":"SB3046","title":"Rankin County; authorize to regulate the sale of alcoholic beverages in a certain qualified resort area.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Rankin County, Mississippi, To Specify The Hours Of Operation Of Facilities That Sell Alcoholic Beverages In A Certain Qualified Resort Area Located In The Reservoir Community District, Specify The Percentage Of Revenue That Facilities That Offer Alcoholic Beverages For Sale Must Derive From The Preparation, Cooking And Serving Of Meals And Not From The Sale Of Beverages In Such Qualified Resort Area, And Designate The Areas In Which Facilities That Offer Alcoholic Beverages For Sale May Be Located In Such Qualified Resort Area; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3046/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3046.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":991587,"bill_number":"HB1766","title":"Rankin County; authorize placement of certain specialty street signs within.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Rankin County, Mississippi, To Display The Placement Of Certain Specialty Signs At The Intersection Of Highways 25 And 43, In Rankin County, Mississippi, To Welcome Individuals To The Community Of Sandhill, Mississippi, And To Acknowledge A Certain Olympic Gold Medal Recipient; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1766/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1766.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":991591,"bill_number":"SB3061","title":"Scott County; authorize contributions to the Multi-County Community Service Agency.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Scott County, Mississippi, To Contribute To The Multi-county Community Service Agency; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3061/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3061.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":991596,"bill_number":"SB3052","title":"DeSoto County; authorize contribution to Historic DeSoto Foundation, Inc.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Desoto County, Mississippi, To Contribute To The Historic Desoto Foundation, Inc.; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3052/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3052.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":991604,"bill_number":"HB1773","title":"Hancock County; authorize certain redacted copies be provided to parent/guardian of a child who is the subject of a youth court cause.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Hancock County, Mississippi, To Require The Youth Court Of The County To Provide A Redacted Copy Of Any Record, Report Or Investigation Concerning The Child Of The Parent Who Is The Subject Of A Youth Court Cause; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1773/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1773.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":991610,"bill_number":"HR61","title":"Dr. Anita \"Jean\" Hannon Hall; commend life and legacy upon her passing.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Life And Legacy Of Dr. Anita \"jean\" Hannon Hall And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To Her Family And Friends Upon Her Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR61/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0061.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":991614,"bill_number":"HB1769","title":"Greene County; authorize to construct or acquire a county jail anywhere in the county.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Greene County, Mississippi, To Construct Or Acquire A County Jail Anywhere Within The County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1769/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1769.xml","sponsor":"Roun McNeal"},
{"bill_id":991621,"bill_number":"SB3057","title":"Madison County and Ridgeland; authorize an interlocal agreement to provide joint police protection on certain roads.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Madison County, Mississippi, And The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Ridgeland, Mississippi, To Enter Into An Interlocal Agreement For The Provision Of Joint Police Protection And Law Enforcement Within The Rights-of-way Of Certain Roads; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3057/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3057.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":991626,"bill_number":"HB1761","title":"Madison County and Ridgeland; authorize an interlocal agreement to provide joint police protection on certain roads.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Madison County, Mississippi, And The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Ridgeland, Mississippi, To Enter Into An Interlocal Agreement For The Provision Of Joint Police Protection And Law Enforcement Within The Rights-of-way Of Certain Roads; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1761/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1761.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":991631,"bill_number":"HB1759","title":"Tunica County; authorize contributions to Ten Point Coalition, Inc.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Tunica County, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To Ten Point Coalition, Inc., For The Purpose Of Operating And Maintaining A Community Service Program Within The County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1759/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1759.xml","sponsor":"Cedric Burnett"},
{"bill_id":991635,"bill_number":"SB3053","title":"DeSoto County; authorize donations to the DeSoto County Economic Development Council, Inc.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Desoto County, Mississippi, To Donate Funds And In-kind Donations And Support To The Desoto County Economic Development Council, Inc.; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3053/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3053.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":991644,"bill_number":"HB1778","title":"Kemper County; authorize contribution to the Multi-County Community Service Agency, Inc.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Kemper County Mississippi, To Make Contributions To The Multi-county Community Service Agency, Inc.; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1778/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1778.xml","sponsor":"Michael Evans"},
{"bill_id":991654,"bill_number":"HC86","title":"Suspend deadlines for introduction; Lottery; require the Gaming Commission to establish a.","description":"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 Require The Mississippi Gaming Commission To Establish A State Lottery To Be Administered By The Mississippi Gaming Commission And To Require The Net Proceeds Of The Lottery To Be Distributed One-fourth To Municipalities, One-fourth To Counties And One-half To The Education Enhancement Lottery Fund; To Amend Sections 67-1-71, 75-76-3, 75-76-5, 97-33-9, 97-33-11, 97-33-13, 97-33-21, 97-33-23, 97-33-31, 97-33-33, 97-33-35, 97-33-37, 97-33-39, 97-33-41, 97-33-43, 97-33-45, 97-33-47 And 97-33-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.\"","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC86/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0086.xml","sponsor":"Jay Hughes"},
{"bill_id":991665,"bill_number":"HC91","title":"Ryan Estep; commend for outstanding wheelchair fencing career.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending Olympic Wheelchair Fencer Ryan Estep For His Outstanding Career And Congratulating Him For His Numerous Achievements In The Sport.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-21","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC91/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0091.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":991675,"bill_number":"HB1777","title":"Lauderdale and Kemper Counties; authorize contribution to Multi-County Community Service Agency, Inc.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, And The Board Of Supervisors Of Kemper County, Mississippi, To Make Contributions To The Multi-county Community Service Agency, Inc.; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1777/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1777.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":991685,"bill_number":"SC638","title":"Designate March 19-25, 2017, as \"Flashing Lights Matter; Slow Down, Move Over Week\" in Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Designating March 19-25, 2017, As \"flashing Lights Matter; Slow Down, Move Over Week\" In Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC638/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0638.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":991698,"bill_number":"HC88","title":"Phi Theta Kappa's All-Mississippi Academic Team; commend upon occasion of \"Mississippi Phi Theta Kappa Day\".","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Members Of Phi Theta Kappa's All-mississippi Academic Team On The Occasion Of \"mississippi Phi Theta Kappa Day.\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-21","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC88/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0088.xml","sponsor":"Nolan Mettetal"},
{"bill_id":991707,"bill_number":"HR63","title":"Mrs. Ruby McDaniel; commend and congratulate upon the occasion of her 100th birthday.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Mrs. Ruby Mcdaniel Upon The Occasion Of Her 101 Birthday On March 3, 2017.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR63/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0063.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":991719,"bill_number":"HC87","title":"Lyme Disease Awareness Month; declare the month of May 2017 as.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Declaring The Month Of May 2017 As \"lyme Disease Awareness Month.\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-21","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC87/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0087.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":991731,"bill_number":"HC90","title":"Joey Brinson; commend upon competing in the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Joey Brinson Upon Competing For The United States Of America In Wheelchair Fencing At The 2016 Summer Paralympic Games In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, And For His Numerous Other Achievements In The Sport.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-21","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC90/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0090.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":991743,"bill_number":"SC637","title":"Recognize former MSU Quarterback Dak Prescott as NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year for 2016-2017.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution To Recognize Former Mississippi State University And Starting Dallas \"cowboys\" Quarterback Dak Prescott For Being Named Nfl Offensive Rookie Of The Year For 2016-2017.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC637/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0637.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":991753,"bill_number":"HC89","title":"Suspend deadlines for introduction; Taxpayer Pay Raise Act of 2016; revise provisions regarding income tax and corporation franchise tax rate reductions.","description":"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 Amend Sections 27-7-5, 27-13-5 And 27-13-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Before The Initial Scheduled Tax Rate Reductions For The Phase Out Of Income Taxation On The First $5,000.00 Of Taxable Income And The Phase Out Of The Corporation Franchise Tax, As Provided In The Taxpayer Pay Raise Act Of 2016, Senate Bill No. 2858, 2016 Regular Session, Shall Take Effect And Be Operable, Each Of The Two Immediately Preceding State Fiscal Years Must Have Been Fiscal Years During Which The State Fiscal Officer Made No Reductions To Agency Allocations Under Section 27-104-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972; To Provide That If A Scheduled Tax Rate Reduction Becomes Operable And There Is Later A State Fiscal Year During Which The State Fiscal Officer Makes Reductions To Agency Allocations Under Section 27-104-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Then The Next Scheduled Tax Rate Reduction Shall Not Take Effect And Be Operable Until After There Is One State Fiscal Year During Which There Are No Such Reductions Made To Agency Allocations; To Provide That If A Scheduled Tax Rate Reduction Is Not Operable For A Calendar Year Because The Requirements Of This Act Are Not Satisfied, Then That Tax Rate Reduction Shall Take Effect And Be Operable And Apply To The Next Calendar Year After Such Requirements Are Satisfied, Regardless Of The Tax Rate Reduction Scheduled For Such Calendar Year; And For Related Purposes.\"","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC89/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0089.xml","sponsor":"Jay Hughes"},
{"bill_id":991764,"bill_number":"HR62","title":"Pineywoods cattle, Colonial Spanish/Pine Tacky horse and Gulf Coast Native sheep; recognize as official heritage breeds in Mississippi.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing The Pineywoods Cattle, The Colonial Spanish/pine Tacky Horse And The Gulf Coast Native Sheep As The Official Heritage Breeds Of Cattle, Horse And Sheep, Respectively.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR62/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0062.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":992190,"bill_number":"SC639","title":"Recognize legacy and service of Honorable Larry Houchins on occasion of retirement as Executive Director of The Mississippi Bar.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Legacy And Service Of Honorable Larry Houchins On The Occasion Of His Retirement After 37 Years As Executive Director Of The Mississippi Bar.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC639/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0639.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":992250,"bill_number":"HR64","title":"St. Andrew's Episcopal School; commend several students from for scoring a perfect 36 on the ACT.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Emily Kruse, Julia Jia, Charley Hutchison, Sangeon (allen) Ryu, Joe Han, Daniel Marsh And Peter Martin, From St. Andrew's Episcopal School, For Scoring A Perfect 36 On The Act.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR64/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0064.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":992308,"bill_number":"SC640","title":"Commend and congratulate St. Martin High School \"Yellow Jackets\" Bowling Team for Class II State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The St. Martin High School \"yellow Jackets\" Bowling Team And Coach Brad Talley For Winning The Class Ii State Championship In Only Their Second Year As A Team.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC640/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0640.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":992702,"bill_number":"HB1780","title":"Town of Plantersville; authorize to participate in State and School Employees Life and Health Insurance Plan.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Plantersville, To Obtain Coverage Under The State And School Employees Life And Health Insurance Plan; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1780/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1780.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Holland"},
{"bill_id":992717,"bill_number":"SC649","title":"Mourn the passing of Methodist Minister Keith Tonkel and recognize his community service.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Mourning The Passing And Celebrating The Life Of Methodist Minister Keith Tonkel And Recognizing His Contribution To Civil Rights Advocacy And His Community Service To Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC649/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0649.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":992735,"bill_number":"SC645","title":"Recognize historic military service of WW II Veteran LTC George T. Mercier of Copiah County on the occasion of his 100th birthday.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Historic Military Service Of World War Ii Veteran Lieutenant Commander George T. Mercier Of Copiah County, Mississippi, On The Occasion Of His 100th Birthday.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC645/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0645.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":992753,"bill_number":"SC646","title":"Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War and recognize that March 29, 2017, is Vietnam Veterans Day in Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commemorating The 50th Anniversary Of The Vietnam War And Recognizing That March 29, 2017, Is Vietnam Veterans Day In Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC646/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0646.xml","sponsor":"Tammy Witherspoon"},
{"bill_id":992769,"bill_number":"HB1779","title":"Warren County; authorize to construct or acquire a county jail anywhere in the county.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Warren County, Mississippi, To Construct Or Acquire A County Jail Anywhere Within The County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1779/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1779.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":992787,"bill_number":"SC644","title":"Recognize outstanding career of veteran MSU \"Bulldog\" Sportscaster Jim Ellis on the occasion of his retirement.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Outstanding Career Of Veteran Mississippi State University \"bulldog\" Sportscaster Jim Ellis On The Occasion Of His Retirement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC644/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0644.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":992801,"bill_number":"SC647","title":"Congratulate Choctaw Central \"Lady Warriors\" Girls Basketball Team for winning the Class 3A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Choctaw Central \"lady Warriors\" Girls Basketball Team And Coach Bill Smith For Winning The Mhsaa Class 3a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC647/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0647.xml","sponsor":"Jennifer Branning"},
{"bill_id":992818,"bill_number":"SC643","title":"Recognize outstanding military service of Lt. Col. Bert E. Sullivan, Jr., on occasion of retirement from Ms Air National Guard.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Recognition Of The Legislature To The Outstanding Military Service Of Lt. Colonel Bert E. Sullivan, Jr., On The Occasion Of His Retirement From The 172nd Airlift Wing And The 183rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Of The Mississippi Air National Guard And Thanking Him For His Service.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC643/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0643.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":992835,"bill_number":"HR65","title":"Terry Jackson; commend upon retirement after career of service to the citizens of Jackson County.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Terry Jackson Upon His Retirement From His Long Career Of Service To The People Of Jackson County As An Emergency Services Deputy Director And Firefighter.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR65/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0065.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":992851,"bill_number":"SC642","title":"Recognize Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) for health care research grants in Mississippi Delta.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Outstanding Financial And Resource Support Given By The Patient-centered Outcomes Research Institute (pcori) For Health Care Options To Patients And Providers In The Mississippi Delta.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC642/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0642.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":992867,"bill_number":"SC641","title":"Commend Velma Jackson High School Boys Basketball Team for fourth State Championship in five years.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Velma Jackson High School \"falcons\" Boys Basketball Team And The Carlyle And Weatherspoon Families For Winning Their Fourth Mhsaa Class 3a State Championship In Five Years.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC641/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0641.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":992882,"bill_number":"SC648","title":"Congratulate Neshoba Central \"Lady Rockets\" Girls Basketball Team for winning Class 5A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Neshoba Central \"lady Rockets\" Girls Basketball Team And Coach Frederick Morris For Winning Their First State Title Since 1991.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC648/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0648.xml","sponsor":"Jennifer Branning"},
{"bill_id":992887,"bill_number":"HC92","title":"Reverend Keith Tonkel; mourn loss and commemorate life and ministry of upon his passing.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life, Legacy And Ministry Of Reverend Keith Tonkel And Expressing Our Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Friends Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC92/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0092.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":992955,"bill_number":"HR66","title":"Pine Grove Lady Panthers Basketball Team; congratulate upon winning the MHSAA Class 1A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Pine Grove Lady Panthers Girls Basketball Team Upon Winning The Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 1a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR66/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0066.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":993023,"bill_number":"HR67","title":"Dr. William Webber Anderson; commend and congratulate upon his retirement after a 62-year career practicing dentistry.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Dr. William Webber Anderson Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement After 62 Years Practicing Dentistry.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR67/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0067.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":993317,"bill_number":"SC651","title":"Commend State Honorees and Distinguished Finalists for the 2017 Mississippi Prudential Spirit of Community Award.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2017 Mississippi Prudential Spirit Of Community Award Winners: Luke Kelly (state Honoree), Davian Powell (state Honoree), Annabeth Breeden (distinguished Finalist), Dylan Carpenter (distinguished Finalist), Caroline Spell (distinguished Finalist), And Kristen Taylor (distinguished Finalist).","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC651/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0651.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":993387,"bill_number":"SC650","title":"Mourn the loss and commend the service of Chickasaw County EMT Michael Collums and extend condolences of the Legislature.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commending The Service Of Emt Michael Collums Of Chickasaw County, Mississippi, Who Was Lost In The Line Of Duty, Extending The Condolences Of The Legislature To His Bereaved Family, Friends And Congregation.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC650/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0650.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":993460,"bill_number":"SC652","title":"Commemorating the 2017 Centennial of Hinds Community College.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Joining The Administrators And Students In Commemorating The 2017 Centennial Of Hinds Community College.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC652/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0652.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":994097,"bill_number":"SB3065","title":"City of Louisville; reenact the hotel and motel tax and extend the repeal date on the tax until July 1, 2021.","description":"An Act To Reenact And Amend Chapter 907, Local And Private Laws Of 2013, To Extend The Repeal Date On The Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Louisville, Mississippi, To Impose A Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Room Rentals For Hotels Or Motels In The City And To Establish A Tourism And Economic Advisory Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3065/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3065.xml","sponsor":"Jennifer Branning"},
{"bill_id":994221,"bill_number":"SB3064","title":"Southaven; extend repeal date on restaurant tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 955, Local And Private Laws Of 2011, As Amended By Chapter 918, Local And Private Laws Of 2014, To Extend The Repeal Date On The Law That Authorizes The City Of Southaven, Mississippi, To Impose A Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Beverages And Prepared Food At Restaurants Within The City; To Require That An Election Shall Be Held On June 6, 2017, On The Question Of Continuing The Tax; To Provide That If Sixty Percent Of The Qualified Electors Voting At The Election Do Not Vote In Favor Of Continuing The Tax, The Tax Shall Be Discontinued; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3064/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3064.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":994752,"bill_number":"HR69","title":"Northpoint Christian School Lady Trojans Basketball Team; congratulate upon winning their second consecutive TSSAA Division II-A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Northpoint Christian School Lady Trojans Basketball Team Upon Winning Their Second Consecutive Tennessee Division Ii-a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR69/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0069.xml","sponsor":"Steve Hopkins"},
{"bill_id":994937,"bill_number":"HR68","title":"Nyah Tate; commend her many academic and athletic accomplishments at Terry High School.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Nyah Sundiata Elise Tate Upon Her Numerous Accomplishments As A Student And Basketball Star At Terry High School And Expressing Our Most Sincere Wishes For Continued Success In All Of Her Future Academic And Athletic Endeavors.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-21","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR68/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0068.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":994942,"bill_number":"SC653","title":"Mourn the passing of Mississippi Blues Legend James Cotton of Tunica, Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Mourning The Passing Of Mississippi Blues Legend James Cotton Of Tunica, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC653/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0653.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":994992,"bill_number":"HB1782","title":"Panola County; authorize Boys and Girls Club to use county owned building and provide other assistance to the club.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Panola County, Mississippi, To Allow The Boys And Girls Club Of Northwest Mississippi, To Use A County Owned Building And To Provide Other Assistance To The Club; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1782/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1782.xml","sponsor":"Lataisha Jackson"},
{"bill_id":995041,"bill_number":"SC656","title":"Recognize distinguished civic and utility industry leadership of Donald L. Jordan, CEO of Southern Pine Electric Cooperative.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Distinguished Civic And Utility Industry Leadership Of Donald L. Jordan, Longtime Chief Executive Officer Of Southern Pine Electric Cooperative, And His Dedicated Service To The State Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC656/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0656.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":995091,"bill_number":"SC655","title":"Commemorate 100th Anniversary of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) \"Building Leaders for Life.\"","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commemorating The 100th Anniversary Of The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (jrotc) And Recognizing The Efforts Of This Program To \"build Leaders For Life\" In Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC655/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0655.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":995145,"bill_number":"SC660","title":"Commend Northpoint Christian School \"Lady Trojans\" Girls Basketball Team for back-to-back State Championships.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Northpoint Christian School \"lady Trojans\" Girls Basketball Team And Coach Barry Gray For Winning Their Second Consecutive Tssaa Class A State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC660/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0660.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":995194,"bill_number":"SC654","title":"Congratulate Coahoma County High School \"Red Panthers\" Boys Basketball Team for winning Class 2A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution To Commend And Congratulate The Coahoma County High School \"red Panthers\" Boys Basketball Team And Head Coach Derrick Moore For Winning The Mhsaa Class 2a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC654/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0654.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":995245,"bill_number":"SC658","title":"Recognize Olive Branch High School Girls Basketball senior Myah Taylor as 3-peat \"Gatorade Mississippi Player of the Year\".","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing Olive Branch High School \"lady Quistor\" Star Girls Basketball Junior Guard Myah Taylor As 2017 \"gatorade Mississippi Player Of The Year\" For The Third Straight Year.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC658/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0658.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":995300,"bill_number":"HB1783","title":"City of Southhaven; extend repeal date on prepared food and beverage tax after a certain election is held.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 955, Local And Private Laws Of 2011, As Amended By Chapter 918, Local And Private Laws Of 2014, To Extend The Repeal Date After An Election Is Held On The Law That Authorizes The City Of Southaven, Mississippi, To Impose A Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Beverages And Prepared Food At Restaurants Within The City; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1783/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1783.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Hale"},
{"bill_id":995347,"bill_number":"SC659","title":"Commend Olive Branch High School \"Lady Quistors\" Girls Basketball Team for winning 6A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Olive Branch High School \"lady Quistors\" Girls Basketball Team And Coach Jason Thompson For Winning The Mhsaa Class 6a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC659/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0659.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":995400,"bill_number":"SB3066","title":"Bonds; authorize for construction of Phases 1 and 2 of the Interstate 10 Connector Road in Jackson County.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Additional Funds For Use By The Mississippi Department Of Transportation For The Construction Of Phases 1 And 2 Of The Interstate 10 Connector Road In Jackson County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3066/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3066.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":995452,"bill_number":"SC657","title":"Commend Meridian High School \"Wildcats\" Boys Basketball Team for winning third State Championship in school history.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Meridian High School \"wildcats\" Boys Basketball Team And First-year Coach Ronald Norman For Winning Their Third State Championship In School History.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC657/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0657.xml","sponsor":"Videt Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":995503,"bill_number":"HB1781","title":"Hancock County; extend the date of repeal on the Hancock County Tourism Development Bureau.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 1019, Local And Private Laws Of 1996, As Last Amended By Chapter 924, Local And Private Laws Of 2014, To Extend The Repeal Date From July 1, 2017, To July 1, 2021, On The Provisions Of Law That Create The Hancock County Tourism Development Bureau And Prescribe Its Powers And Duties And Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Hancock County, Mississippi, To Enter Into Contracts With Not-for-profit Organizations For Certain Purposes And Authorize The Levy Of A Tax On The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Derived From Room Rentals By Hotels And Motels; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1781/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1781.xml","sponsor":"Patricia Willis"},
{"bill_id":995782,"bill_number":"HC97","title":"Choctaw Central Lady Warriors Girls Basketball Team; commend upon winning MHSAA Class 3A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Choctaw Central Lady Warriors Girls Basketball Team Upon Winning The Mhsaa Class 3a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC97/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0097.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":995808,"bill_number":"HC96","title":"Lafayette High School Lady Commodores Basketball Team; commend upon winning Class 4A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Lafayette High School Lady Commodores Basketball Team Upon Winning The Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 4a State Basketball Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC96/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0096.xml","sponsor":"Steve Massengill"},
{"bill_id":995838,"bill_number":"HC99","title":"Neshoba Central Lady Rockets Basketball Team; commend upon winning MHSAA Class 5A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Neshoba Central Lady Rockets Girls Basketball Team Upon Winning The Mhsaa Class 5a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC99/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0099.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":995869,"bill_number":"HR70","title":"Community Development Block Grant Program; urge Congress to ensure program remains funded and express importance of to Mississippi.","description":"A Resolution Urging The Congress Of The United States To Ensure That The Community Development Block Grant Program Will Continue To Be Funded So That Mississippi's Citizens Will Be Protected In The Wake Of Future Natural Disasters.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR70/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0070.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":995899,"bill_number":"HC93","title":"Ashland High School Blue Devils Boys Basketball Team; congratulate upon winning their second consecutive MHSAA Class 1A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Ashland High School Blue Devils Boys Basketball Team Upon Winning The Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 1a State Championship For The Second Year In A Row.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC93/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0093.xml","sponsor":"Steve Massengill"},
{"bill_id":995928,"bill_number":"HC95","title":"Hinds Community College; congratulate upon occasion of its centennial celebration.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Congratulating Hinds Community College Upon The Grand Occasion Of Its Centennial Celebration.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC95/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0095.xml","sponsor":"Alex Monsour"},
{"bill_id":995957,"bill_number":"HC98","title":"Neshoba Central High School \"Lady Rockets\" Bowling Team; commend upon winning Division II State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Neshoba Central High School Bowling Team And Head Coach Joey Blount Upon Winning The Mississippi High School Activities Association Division Ii State Bowling Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC98/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0098.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":995987,"bill_number":"HC94","title":"Johnny Ainsworth; commend distinguished head coaching career upon the occasion of his retirement from Greene County High School.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Head Coach Johnny Ainsworth Upon His Retirement From Greene County High School After 20 Years Of Coaching The Wildcats.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC94/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0094.xml","sponsor":"Roun McNeal"},
{"bill_id":996183,"bill_number":"SC661","title":"Recognize Greene County Hospital as Top-Performing Critical Access Hospital in the State of Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Joining The Mississippi Hospital Industry In Recognizing Greene County Hospital Upon Its Receipt Of The Award For Top-performing Critical Access Hospital In The State Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC661/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0661.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":996414,"bill_number":"HR71","title":"Raymond High School Rangers Boys Basketball Team; commend and congratulate upon winning the MHSAA Class 4A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Raymond High School Rangers Boys Basketball Team For Winning The Mhsaa Class 4a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR71/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0071.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":996457,"bill_number":"HC100","title":"Laurel High School Tornadoes Boys Basketball Team; commend and congratulate upon winning back-to-back MHSAA Class 5A State Championships.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Laurel High School Tornadoes Boys Basketball Team Upon Winning Back-to-back Mhsaa Class 5a State Championships.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC100/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0100.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":996499,"bill_number":"HC101","title":"Caterpillar Inc.; commend executives and employees upon 35th anniversary of operations in Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Executives And Employees Of Caterpillar Inc., On The Momentous Occasion Of Its 35th Anniversary Celebration Of Operations In Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC101/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0101.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":996541,"bill_number":"HR72","title":"Raymond High School Rangers Boys Basketball Team; commend and congratulate upon winning the MHSAA Class 4A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Raymond High School Rangers Boys Basketball Team For Winning The Mhsaa Class 4a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR72/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0072.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":996544,"bill_number":"SC663","title":"Congratulate Hartfield Academy \"Hawks\" Boys Basketball Team for winning 2017 MAIS Class AAA State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Hartfield Academy \"hawks\" Boys Basketball Team And Head Coach Steven Makamson For Winning The 2017 Mais Class Aaa State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC663/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0663.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":996576,"bill_number":"HC102","title":"Suspend deadlines for introduction; Taxpayer Pay Raise Act of 2016; delay date of initial corporation franchise tax rate reduction.","description":"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 Amend Sections 27-13-5 And 27-13-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delay The Date Of The Initial Scheduled Tax Reduction For The Phase Out Of The Corporation Franchise Tax, As Provided In The Taxpayer Pay Raise Act Of 2016, Senate Bill No. 2858, 2016 Regular Session; And For Related Purposes.\"","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC102/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0102.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":996608,"bill_number":"HR73","title":"Sadie Mae Cross; mourn loss and commend life of.","description":"A Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life And Legacy Of Ms. Sadie Mae Cross.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR73/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0073.xml","sponsor":"Willie Perkins"},
{"bill_id":996639,"bill_number":"SC662","title":"Recognize leadership and public service of Mayor Jimmy Clyde of Magee, Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Legacy Of Leadership And Public Service Of Mayor Jimmy Clyde Of Magee, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC662/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0662.xml","sponsor":"Chris Caughman"},
{"bill_id":996674,"bill_number":"HR74","title":"Emmett Till murder; issue apology for state's role in killers' acquittal that were based on a lie.","description":"A Resolution Apologizing For The Role Mississippi Played In The Murder Of Emmett Till And The Acquittal Of His Killers, Roy Bryant And J.w. Milam, Which Was Based Upon An Unsubstantiated Lie Told By Carolyn Bryant.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR74/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0074.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":996708,"bill_number":"SC664","title":"Congratulate Ingomar High School \"Falcons\" for winning back-to-back Class 2A State Championships.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2016-2017 Ingomar High School \"falcons\" Girls Basketball Team And Coach Trent Adair For Winning Back-to-back Mhsaa 2a State Championships.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC664/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0664.xml","sponsor":"Nickey Browning"},
{"bill_id":996741,"bill_number":"SB3067","title":"Suffrage; restore to Robert E. Banks.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Robert E. Banks Of Marshall County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3067/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3067.xml","sponsor":"Bill Stone"},
{"bill_id":996784,"bill_number":"HR78","title":"Mrs. Becky Patterson Rogers; commend upon retirement from position as Alderwoman of French Camp.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Public Service Career Of Mrs. Becky Patterson Rogers Upon Her Retirement From Her Position As An Alderwoman Of The Town Of French Camp.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR78/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0078.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":996792,"bill_number":"HR75","title":"Sergeant C.B. McLemore; mourn the loss and commend his life and service upon his passing.","description":"A Resolution Mourning The Loss And Recognizing The Courage, Bravery And Valiant Service Of Sergeant C.b. Mclemore During World War Ii And As A Mississippi Highway Patrolman For 32 Years.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR75/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0075.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":996798,"bill_number":"HR80","title":"Ms. Vanessa Trotter; commend life and legacy upon her passing.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Life And Legacy Of Ms. Vanessa Carol Slaughter Trotter And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To Her Family And Friends Upon Her Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR80/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0080.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":996807,"bill_number":"HR81","title":"Jimmy Clyde; commend career upon retirement as the Mayor of the City of Magee.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Career Of Mayor Jimmy Clyde Upon His Retirement As The Mayor Of The City Of Magee.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR81/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0081.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":996816,"bill_number":"HR77","title":"Flora Logging; commend and congratulate for being named the Mississippi Forestry Association Outstanding Logger of the Year.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Jason And Jeremy Flora Of Flora Logging For Being Named The 2016 Mississippi Forestry Association Outstanding Logger Of The Year.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR77/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0077.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":996822,"bill_number":"SC665","title":"Recognize \"Mississippi Governors Day\" in Natchez, Mississippi, on June 24, 2017.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing \"mississippi Governors Day\" In Natchez, Mississippi, On June 24, 2017.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC665/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0665.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":996830,"bill_number":"HR79","title":"Coahoma County High School Boys Basketball Team; commend upon winning MHSAA 2A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Coahoma County High School Red Panthers Basketball Team Upon Winning The Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 2a State Basketball Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR79/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0079.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":996839,"bill_number":"HR76","title":"East Webster Lady Wolverines Slow-pitch Softball Team; commend upon winning second MHSAA Class 2A State Championship in three seasons.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The East Webster Lady Wolverines Slow-pitch Softball Team Upon Winning The 2016 Mhsaa Class 2a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR76/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0076.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":996981,"bill_number":"HR84","title":"Dr. Freda M. Bush; commend life and accomplishments of.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Distinguished Career And Meritorious Leadership And Service Of Dr. Freda Mckissic Bush.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR84/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0084.xml","sponsor":"Debra Gibbs"},
{"bill_id":996997,"bill_number":"HR82","title":"Kirk Academy Raiderettes Basketball Team; commend upon winning MAIS Class AAA State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Kirk Academy Raiderettes Basketball Team Upon Winning The Mississippi Association Of Independent Schools Class Aaa State Basketball Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR82/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0082.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":997013,"bill_number":"HC104","title":"The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience; commend upon grand opening and inducting first class of Hall of Fame.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Mississippi Arts And Entertainment Experience (the Max) Upon Its Grand Opening And Congratulating A Premier Category Of Eighteen Legendary Mississippi Actors And Actresses, Artists, Authors, Musicians, Playwrights And Thespians, Upon Being Inducted Into The Inaugural Class Of The Mississippi Arts And Entertainment Experience Hall Of Fame.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC104/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0104.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":997028,"bill_number":"SC666","title":"Congratulate Board of Directors of The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience (THE MAX) on its inaugural Hall of Fame.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Congratulating The Board Of Directors Of The Mississippi Arts And Entertainment Experience (the Max) In Meridian, Mississippi, Upon The Announcement Of The Inaugural Class Of Its Hall Of Fame Artists And Entertainers.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC666/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0666.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":997044,"bill_number":"HR83","title":"Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience; commend upon grand opening and inducting first class of Hall of Fame.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Mississippi Arts And Entertainment Experience (the Max) Upon Its Grand Opening And Congratulating A Premier Category Of Eighteen Legendary Mississippi Actors And Actresses, Artists, Authors, Musicians, Playwrights And Thespians, Upon Being Inducted Into The Inaugural Class Of The Mississippi Arts And Entertainment Experience Hall Of Fame.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR83/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0083.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":997059,"bill_number":"SR2","title":"Congratulate Board of Directors of The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience (THE MAX) on its inaugural Hall of Fame.","description":"A Resolution Congratulating The Board Of Directors Of The Mississippi Arts And Entertainment Experience (the Max) In Meridian, Mississippi, Upon The Announcement Of The Inaugural Class Of Its Hall Of Fame Artists And Entertainers.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"Immediate Release","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR2/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SR/SR0002.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":997072,"bill_number":"HC103","title":"Former Speaker Pro Tempore Robert G. Clark, Jr.; commend upon 50th anniversary of election to the Mississippi House of Representatives.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commemorating The 50th Anniversary Of The Election Of Former Speaker Pro Tempore Robert George Clark, Jr., To The Mississippi House Of Representatives In 1967, In Representation Of House District 47, And Acknowledging The Historical Impact Of His Election On The Progression Of The State Of Mississippi And The Critical Legislative Policies Enacted During His Esteemed Career.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC103/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0103.xml","sponsor":"Philip Gunn"},
{"bill_id":997178,"bill_number":"SC667","title":"Suspend rules for drafting, etc.; Taxpayer Pay Raise Act of 2016; delay implementation of.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Suspending The Deadlines For The Purpose Of Requesting The Drafting, Introduction, Consideration And Passage Of A Bill Entitled \"an Act To Amend Sections 27-7-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delay Until Calendar Year 2019, The Beginning Of The Phase Out Of Income Taxation On The First $5,000.00 Of Taxable Income; To Amend Section 27-7-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delay Until Calendar Year 2018, The Implementation Of The Provision That Allows A Portion Of The Federal Self-employment Tax Imposed Against Self-employed Individuals To Be Allowed As An Adjustment To Gross Income Under The State Income Tax Law; To Amend Sections 27-13-5 And 27-13-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delay Until Calendar Year 2019, The Beginning Of The Phase Out Of The Corporation Franchise Tax; To Amend Section 5, Chapter 499, Laws Of 2016, To Delay The Repeal Of The Corporation Franchise Tax Law Until January 1, 2029; And For Related Purposes\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC667/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0667.xml","sponsor":"Bill Stone"},
{"bill_id":997272,"bill_number":"SB3068","title":"City of Byram; extend repeal date on hotel and motel tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 942, Local And Private Laws Of 2014, To Extend The Repeal Date On The Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Byram, Mississippi, To Impose A Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Room Rentals For Hotels Or Motels Within The City; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3068/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SB/SB3068.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":997456,"bill_number":"HC106","title":"Dr. Maria Luisa Alvarez Harvey; mourn the loss and commemorate life of.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life And Legacy Of Dr. Maria Luisa Alvarez Harvey.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC106/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0106.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":997467,"bill_number":"HC107","title":"JROTC Leadership in Academic and Career Education Month; acknowledge during March 2018.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Acknowledging And Observing March 2018 As \"jrotc Leadership In Academic And Career Education Month\" And Encouraging The Citizens Of Mississippi To Commemorate Its Observance During The Month Of March 2018.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC107/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0107.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":997476,"bill_number":"HR91","title":"City of Ripley; commend upon 180th anniversary.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The City Of Ripley, Mississippi, Upon The Grand Occasion Of Its 180th Anniversary.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR91/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0091.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":997487,"bill_number":"HR89","title":"Coach Houston Markham, Jr.; commend distinguished career as an educator and accomplished football coach.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Honoring The Many Accomplishments Of Coach Houston Markham, Jr., And The Inspirational Role He Played In The Lives Of Each Of His Football Players And Students.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR89/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0089.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":997499,"bill_number":"HR87","title":"Mississippi Valley State University retirees; commend distinguished service of upon their retirement.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2016-2017 Retirees Of Mississippi Valley State University For Numerous Years Of Dedicated Service.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR87/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0087.xml","sponsor":"Willie Perkins"},
{"bill_id":997510,"bill_number":"HR85","title":"Fire Captain Wade Johnson; commend heroism in rescuing man from burning home.","description":"A Resolution Commending Pascagoula Fire Captain Wade Johnson For His Heroism And Bravery In Rescuing An Elderly Man From His Fire Engulfed Home.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR85/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0085.xml","sponsor":"Charles Busby"},
{"bill_id":997522,"bill_number":"HR88","title":"Greenwood Public School District retirees; commend years of service.","description":"A Resolution Commending The 2016-2017 Retirees Of The Greenwood Public School District For Their Many Years Of Dedicated Service.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR88/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0088.xml","sponsor":"Willie Perkins"},
{"bill_id":997533,"bill_number":"HR86","title":"Joycelyn Rena Evans Wilson; commend life and legacy upon her passing.","description":"A Resolution Commemorating The Life, Legacy And Service Of Mrs. Joycelyn Rena Evans Wilson And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To Her Family And Friends Upon Her Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR86/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0086.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":997543,"bill_number":"HC105","title":"Taiwan; commend and affirm strong and lasting ties with the State of Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Encouraging Further Economic Ties And Friendship Between The Republic Of China (taiwan) And The State Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC105/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0105.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":997555,"bill_number":"HR90","title":"Richard Grant; commend upon release of his book, Dispatches from Pluto: Lost and Found in the Mississippi Delta.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Richard Grant Upon The Successful Release Of His Book, Dispatches From Pluto: Lost And Found In The Mississippi Delta.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR90/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0090.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Holland"},
{"bill_id":997564,"bill_number":"SC668","title":"Commend Laurel High School \"Tornadoes\" Boys Basketball Team for back-to-back Class 5A State Championships.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Laurel High School \"tornadoes\" Boys Basketball Team And Coach Marcus Price For Winning Back-to-back Mhsaa Class 5a State Championships.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC668/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0668.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":997574,"bill_number":"HB1784","title":"Forrest County; authorize contribution to various organizations.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Forrest County, Mississippi, To Provide Funds To The Association For Retarded Citizens, Big Brothers/big Sisters Of Southeast Mississippi, The Boy Scouts Of America, The Gulf Pine Girl Scout Council, The Hattiesburg Downtown Association, Inc., The Salvation Army, Pearl River Valley Opportunity, The Hattiesburg Little League Baseball Association, Petal Baseball Association, First Tee Of The Pine Belt, The Aids Services Coalition And Pine Belt Association Of Families; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1784/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1784.xml","sponsor":"Toby Barker"},
{"bill_id":997584,"bill_number":"HC108","title":"Mayor Billy Skellie; commend upon retirement as Mayor of the City of Long Beach.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Distinguished Career And Meritorious Leadership And Service That Mayor Billy Skellie Provided As Mayor Of The City Of Long Beach Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC108/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0108.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":997591,"bill_number":"HR95","title":"Donald Woods; commend his heroic service during World War II and as Mississippi Highway Patrolman.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing The Courage And Bravery Of Donald Woods And Commending His Distinguished Service During World War Ii On Behalf Of This Great Nation And His Service As A Highway Patrolman For The State Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR95/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0095.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":997602,"bill_number":"SC669","title":"Recognize leadership and public service of Mayor Pat Patterson of Oxford, Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Legacy Of Leadership And Public Service Of Mayor George \"pat\" Patterson Of Oxford, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC669/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0669.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":997613,"bill_number":"SC670","title":"Pay tribute to the memory of longtime Senate Porter John Henry Davis.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Paying Tribute To The Memory Of Longtime Senate Porter John Henry Davis Who Passed Away On January 14, 2017.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC670/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0670.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":997625,"bill_number":"HR93","title":"Appalachian Regional Commission; express support for and recognize its role in strengthening economic growth in Mississippi's Appalachian counties.","description":"A Resolution Expressing Support For The Appalachian Regional Commission And Recognizing Its Important Role In Strengthening Economic Growth In Mississippi's Appalachian Counties.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR93/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0093.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":997637,"bill_number":"HR96","title":"Richard R. \"Dickie\" Caperton; commend upon retirement as City of Louisville Alderman.","description":"A Resolution Commending Richard R. \"dickie\" Caperton Upon His Retirement As City Of Louisville Alderman For Ward 1.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR96/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0096.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":997651,"bill_number":"HC112","title":"Mr. Bradford C. Freeman; commend gallantry and bravery as member of Easy Company, 506th 101st Airborne Division during World War II.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Courage And Bravery Of Mr. Bradford C. Freeman And Commending His Valiant Service During World War Ii On Behalf Of This Great Nation.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC112/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0112.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":997663,"bill_number":"HR94","title":"Mrs. Mollie Blackmon; mourn the loss and commend the life and legacy of upon her passing.","description":"A Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commending The Life, Legacy And Christian Service Of Mrs. Mollie Bennett Blackmon And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To Her Family And Friends Upon Her Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR94/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0094.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":997676,"bill_number":"HR97","title":"Mayor Dan Burchfield; commend upon his retirement from public service.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Distinguished Career And Meritorious Leadership And Service That Mayor Dan Burchfield Provided As Alderman And Mayor Of Eupora Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR97/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0097.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":997689,"bill_number":"HC109","title":"Lieutenant Colonel Bert E. Sullivan, Jr.; commend distinguished career upon the occasion of his retirement.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Distinguished And Meritorious Service Of Lieutenant Colonel Bert E. Sullivan, Jr., Rendered To The United States Of America, And Congratulating Him Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC109/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0109.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":997701,"bill_number":"HR92","title":"Lieutenant Colonel Bert E. Sullivan, Jr.; commed distinguished career upon the occasion of his retirement.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Distinguished And Meritorious Service Of Lieutenant Colonel Bert E. Sullivan, Jr., Rendered To The United States Of America, And Congratulating Him Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR92/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0092.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":997711,"bill_number":"HC111","title":"Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month; designate September 2017 as.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Designating The Month Of September 2017 As Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month In The State Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC111/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0111.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":997723,"bill_number":"SC671","title":"Urge MS Dept. of Education, MS Board of Nursing and MS Dept. of Health to develop policy on sunscreen use by school children.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Urging The Mississippi Department Of Education, The Mississippi Board Of Nursing And The Mississippi Department Of Health To Develop A Policy For The Use Of Approved Sunscreen By Mississippi Children At School And School Events.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC671/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0671.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":997736,"bill_number":"HC110","title":"George Regional Hospital; commend upon being named the Top-Performing Rural Hospital in the State of Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating George Regional Hospital Upon Being Named The Top Performing Rural Hospital In The State Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC110/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0110.xml","sponsor":"Doug McLeod"},
{"bill_id":997751,"bill_number":"SC672","title":"Recognize Henry \"Bubba\" and Hortense Bass of Monticello as MFA Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Joining The Mississippi Forestry Association In Recognizing Henry \"bubba\" And Hortense Bass Of Monticello, Mississippi, As The Mississippi Forestry Association 2016 Outstanding Tree Farmer Of The Year.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC672/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0672.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":997902,"bill_number":"SC674","title":"Commend career and accomplishments of Dr Freda Bush.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Distinguished Career, Health Care Advocacy And Leadership Of Dr. Freda Mckissic Bush.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC674/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0674.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":997904,"bill_number":"HB1786","title":"Wayne County; authorize contributions to the Multi-County Community Service Agency, Inc.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Wayne County, Mississippi, To Make Contributions To The Multi-county Community Service Agency, Inc.; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1786/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1786.xml","sponsor":"Shane Barnett"},
{"bill_id":997906,"bill_number":"HB1785","title":"City of Goodman; authorize the expansion of certain utility services.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Goodman, Mississippi, To Expand Its Utility Services Within A Certain Distance Outside The Corporate Limits Of The City Of Goodman; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1785/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB1785.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":997908,"bill_number":"SC673","title":"Congratulate Dr. James Anderson upon being honored as a Healthcare Hero.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Accomplishments Of Dr. James Anderson And Congratulating Him Upon Being Honored At Healthcare Heroes Hosted By The Mississippi Business Journal.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC673/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0673.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":997910,"bill_number":"HR98","title":"Mr. Bradford C. Freeman; commend gallantry and bravery as member of Easy Company, 506th 101st Airborne Division during World War II.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing The Courage And Bravery Of Mr. Bradford C. Freeman And Commending His Valiant Service During World War Ii On Behalf Of This Great Nation.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR98/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0098.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":997912,"bill_number":"SC677","title":"Mourn the loss of Mississippi Journalism Legend Stanley Dearman.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Mourning The Loss Of Mississippi Journalism Legend And Publisher Of The Neshoba Democrat Newspaper Stanley Dearman.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC677/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0677.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":997914,"bill_number":"SC676","title":"Congratulate Ashland High School \"Blue Devils\" Boys Basketball Team upon winning their second consecutive MHSAA 1A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2016-2017 Ashland High School \"blue Devils\" Boys Basketball Team Upon Winning The Mhsaa Class 1a State Championship For The Second Year In A Row.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC676/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0676.xml","sponsor":"Nickey Browning"},
{"bill_id":997916,"bill_number":"HC113","title":"United States Institute of Peace and United States State Department; urge Congress to vote no on proposed budget cuts to.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Urging The Congress Of The United States To Vote No On The Proposed Drastic Budget Cuts To The United States Institute Of Peace And United States State Department, Thereby Protecting The American Interests Of Global Peace And Prosperity.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC113/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0113.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":997918,"bill_number":"SC675","title":"Honoring the military service and Mississippi Gulf Coast civic leadership of Lt. Colonel Dean Todd, U.S. Air Force, Retired.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Remembering The Military Service And Mississippi Gulf Coast Civic Leadership Of Lieutenant Colonel Dean Todd, U.s. Air Force, Retired, And Extending The Condolences Of The Legislature To His Surviving Family.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC675/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0675.xml","sponsor":"Sean Tindell"},
{"bill_id":997919,"bill_number":"HC114","title":"Joe Gill; commend upon receipt of the 2017 Charles H. Lyles/Lyles-Simpson Award.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Mr. Joseph Irvin Gill, Jr., Upon Being Named The 2017 Recipient Of The Charles H. Lyles/lyles-simpson Award.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC114/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0114.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":997920,"bill_number":"HR100","title":"Dr. Oswago Harper; commend on being named Administrator of the Year for the Gulfport School District.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Dr. Oswago Harper Upon Earning The Elite Honor Of Administrator Of The Year For The Gulfport School District.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR100/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0100.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":997921,"bill_number":"HR101","title":"Elaine Lann Loftin; congratulate upon retirement after distinguished teaching career and for being named Teacher of the Year.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Superb Teaching Career Of Mrs. Elaine Lann Loftin Upon The Occasion Of Her Retirement From Hamilton Attendance Center And Congratulating Her For Being Named Hamilton Attendance Center's Teacher Of The Year.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR101/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0101.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":997922,"bill_number":"HR102","title":"Moran McLelland Pope, Jr.; commend life and legacy upon his passing.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Life And Legacy Of Moran Mclelland Pope, Jr., And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Friends Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR102/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0102.xml","sponsor":"Toby Barker"},
{"bill_id":998327,"bill_number":"HR99","title":"Hartfield Academy Hawks Boys Basketball Team; congratulate upon winning the MAIS class AAA State Championship and finishing second in overall tournament.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Hartfield Academy Hawks Boys Basketball Team Upon Winning The Mais Class Aaa State Championship And Finishing Second In The Overall State Tournament.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR99/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0099.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":998731,"bill_number":"HR103","title":"Taylor Howard; commend service to his country during World War II and service to his community.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Honoring The Meritorious And Distinguished Service Of Sergeant Taylor Howard To His Country During World War Ii And His Continual Selfless Service To His Community And His State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR103/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0103.xml","sponsor":"Debra Gibbs"},
{"bill_id":999135,"bill_number":"HC115","title":"Dr. Maria Luisa Alvarez Harvey; mourn the loss and commend the life of upon her passing.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life And Legacy Of Dr. Maria Luisa Alvarez Harvey.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC115/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0115.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":999136,"bill_number":"HR104","title":"Black Brothers' Building Supply; commend service to the Choctaw County community.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Honoring The Impeccable Customer Service And Economic Stability That Black Brothers' Building Supply Has Provided To Choctaw County Community Since 1971.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR104/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0104.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":999137,"bill_number":"SR3","title":"Congratulate Kristy D'Anna Johnson for being named Miss Black Mississippi USA 2017.","description":"A Resolution Congratulating Kristy D'anna Johnson Upon Being Named Miss Black Mississippi Usa 2017, And Extending Best Wishes For Success In The National Pageant.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-26","last_action":"Referred To Rules","last_action_date":"2017-03-26","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR3/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SR/SR0003.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":999140,"bill_number":"SC678","title":"Urge United States Congress to enact pro-growth federal tax reform.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Urging Mississippi's Congressional Delegation To Support Pro-growth Tax Reform By Enacting Certain Measures Relative To Federal Taxation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC678/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0678.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":999141,"bill_number":"SC680","title":"Congratulate UMMC Dental Instructor Dr. Fanasy Deming Jefcoat as \"2017 Dental Alumnus of the Year.\"","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Congratulations Of The Mississippi Legislature To Ummc Dentistry Instructor Dr. Fanasy Deming-jefcoat Upon Being Named The \"2017 Dental Alumnus Of The Year.\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC680/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0680.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":999144,"bill_number":"SC681","title":"Recognize 40th Anniversary of the Quitman County Development Organization (QCDO).","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The 40th Anniversary And The Social Service Contributions Of The Quitman County Development Organization (qcdo).","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC681/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0681.xml","sponsor":"David Jordan"},
{"bill_id":999146,"bill_number":"SC679","title":"Recognize the sports legacy of PGA President and Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Inductee James Ray Carpenter of Hattiesburg.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Sports Legacy Of Pga Of America And Mississippi Sports Hall Of Fame Inductee And Former Pga President James Ray Carpenter Of Hattiesburg, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC679/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0679.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":999152,"bill_number":"HR117","title":"Honorable Mark Formby; commend distinguished legislative career and congratulate on appointment to Workers' Compensation Commission.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Distinguished And Laudable Legislative Career Of The Most Honorable And Distinguished Gentleman From Pearl River, Representative Mark Formby, And Congratulating Him Upon Being Appointed To The Workers' Compensation Commission.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR117/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0117.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":999157,"bill_number":"HR107","title":"Holly Grove M.B. Church; commend on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Holly Grove Missionary Baptist Church Upon The Occasion Of Its Centennial Anniversary, Acknowledging The Celebration Of 100 Years Of Devout Faith And Spiritual Excellence.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR107/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0107.xml","sponsor":"Robert Huddleston"},
{"bill_id":999166,"bill_number":"HR113","title":"Claire Ferguson and Charlie Brand; commend upon winning MHSAA Class 2A/1A Mixed Doubles Championship for East Webster High School.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Claire Ferguson And Charlie Brand Of East Webster High School Upon Winning The 2016 Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 2a/1a Mixed Doubles Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR113/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0113.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":999172,"bill_number":"HR112","title":"Stephanie Parsons; commend upon earning the Girl Scouts Gold Award.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Stephanie Parsons On Being Awarded The Gold Award By The Girl Scouts Of America In Tishomingo, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR112/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0112.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":999183,"bill_number":"HR106","title":"Congress; urge to keep the unique needs of.","description":"A Resolution Urging Congress To Keep The Unique Needs Of Children Front And Center In The Health Care System And To Protect Mississippi's Children's Health Coverage As It Considers The American Health Care Act Or Any Reforms To The Affordable Care Act And Medicaid.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR106/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0106.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":999193,"bill_number":"HR108","title":"The Wilk-Amite Record; commend and congratulate on its 125th year anniversary.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Wilk-amite Record, Llc In Gloster, Mississippi, Upon The Occasion Of Its Quasquicentennial Anniversary, Celebrating One Hundredth Twenty-fifth Year Of Continuous Operation.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR108/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0108.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":999200,"bill_number":"HR109","title":"Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day; designate May 13, 2017, as.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Vicksburg Local Branch 94 Of The National Association Of Letter Carriers (nalc) Upon Its Outstanding Service To The Community And To Designate May 13, 2017, As Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR109/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0109.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":999208,"bill_number":"HR111","title":"Linda Jean and Paul Morgan Rowan; commend upon 60th wedding anniversary.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Linda Jean And Paul Morgan Rowan Upon The Occasion Of Their 60th Wedding Anniversary.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR111/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0111.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":999216,"bill_number":"HR110","title":"Dr. Fanasy Deming-Jefcoat; commend upon being honored as 2017 Dental Alumnus of the Year.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Impressive Career Accomplishments Of Dr. Fanasy Deming-jefcoat And Congratulating Her Upon Being Honored As The 2017 Dental Alumnus Of The Year.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR110/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0110.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":999227,"bill_number":"HR115","title":"Barbara Trapp; commend upon being named \"Outstanding Citizen\" by the Junior Auxiliary.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Mrs. Barbara Trapp Upon Being Named The Junior Auxiliary's \"outstanding Citizen.\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR115/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0115.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":999238,"bill_number":"HR116","title":"Meridian High School Boys Basketball Team; commend upon winning MHSAA Class 6A State Basketball Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Meridian High School Wildcats Boys Basketball Team Upon Winning The Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 6a State Boys Basketball Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR116/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0116.xml","sponsor":"Charles Young"},
{"bill_id":999243,"bill_number":"HR105","title":"Hind Community College Men's Soccer Team; commend outstanding season as MACJC State Champions and NJCAA Region 23 Champions.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2016-2017 Hinds Community College Men's Soccer Team And Head Coach Doug Williams Upon Winning The Mississippi Association Of Community And Junior Colleges State Soccer Championship And The National Junior Athletic Association Region 23 Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR105/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0105.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":999252,"bill_number":"HR114","title":"Deputy Martis \"Bubba\" Comans; mourn loss and commemorate life and service upon his passing.","description":"A Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life, Public Service And Many Accomplishments Of The Former Warren County Sheriff's Deputy Martis \"bubba\" Comans, And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Friends Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR114/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0114.xml","sponsor":"Alex Monsour"},
{"bill_id":999265,"bill_number":"HR118","title":"Quanderies KaShawn Powe; commend life and legacy upon his passing.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Life And Legacy Of Quanderies Kashawn Powe And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Friends Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR118/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HR/HR0118.xml","sponsor":"Shane Barnett"},
{"bill_id":999375,"bill_number":"SC682","title":"Suspend rules for further consideration of Senate Bill No. 2978 and House Bill No. 1509.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Granting Permission Of The Legislature For Full And Immediate Consideration Of A Conference Report On Senate Bill No. 2978, 2017 Regular Session, Entitled \"an Act Making An Appropriation For The Support And Maintenance Of The Office Of State Aid Road Construction Of The Mississippi Department Of Transportation For Fiscal Year 2018\" And House Bill No. 1509, 2017 Regular Session, Entitled \"an Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi Department Of Transportation, For The Fiscal Year 2018; And For Related Purposes.\"","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC682/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0682.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":999414,"bill_number":"SC683","title":"Wishing the State of Mississippi a \"Happy 200th Birthday\" from the Legislature.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Wishing The State Of Mississippi A \"happy 200th Birthday\" From The Mississippi Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC683/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0683.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":999460,"bill_number":"SC684","title":"Designate May 17, 2017, as \"Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) Awareness Day in Mississippi\".","description":"A Concurrent Resolution To Designate May 17, 2017, As \"diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (dipg) Awareness Day In Mississippi\".","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC684/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0684.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":999531,"bill_number":"SC687","title":"Commend the life of Dr. Maria Luisa Alvarez Harvey, respected Instructor at Jackson State University.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Life Of Dr. Maria Luisa Alvarez Harvey, Respected Instructor At Jackson State University.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC687/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0687.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":999555,"bill_number":"SC688","title":"Commend the legacy of public service of David Tedford, Director of Vocational Services and Campus Historian at Boswell.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Legacy Of Public Service Of David Tedford, Respected Director Of Vocational Services And \"campus Historian\" At Boswell Regional Center, On The Occasion Of His Retirement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC688/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0688.xml","sponsor":"Chris Caughman"},
{"bill_id":999578,"bill_number":"SC685","title":"Recognize historic national achievement by the student chess players from the Franklin County Schools.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Historic National Achievement By The Student Chess Players From The Franklin County Schools.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC685/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0685.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":999602,"bill_number":"HC116","title":"Conference report for HB 1492; amend.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Amending The Conference Report For House Bill No. 1492.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC116/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HC/HC0116.xml","sponsor":"Philip Gunn"},
{"bill_id":999625,"bill_number":"SC686","title":"Congratulate MSU \"Lady Bulldogs\" Women's Basketball Team and Head Coach Vic Schaefer for first NCAA Tournament \"Final Four\" appearance.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Congratulating The Mississippi State University \"lady Bulldogs\" Women's Basketball Team And Head Coach Vic Schaefer For Advancing To Its First Ncaa Tournament \"final Four\" Appearance In Program History.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC686/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0686.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":999744,"bill_number":"SC689","title":"Mourn the passing of veteran Journalist Bill Minor and recognize his contributions to Mississippi history.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Mourning The Passing Of Veteran Journalist Bill Minor And Recognizing His Contributions To Mississippi History And To The Legislative Process.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC689/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0689.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":999900,"bill_number":"SC690","title":"Congratulate Kirsty D'Anna Johnson for being named Miss Black Mississippi USA 2017.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Congratulating Kristy D'anna Johnson Upon Being Named Miss Black Mississippi Usa 2017, And Extending Best Wishes For Success In The National Pageant.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC690/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0690.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":1000127,"bill_number":"SC691","title":"Commend Wilk-Amite Record in Gloster, Mississippi, on its 125th Anniversary.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution To Commend And Recognize The Accomplishments Of The Wilk-amite Record, Llc In Gloster, Mississippi, Upon The Occasion Of Its 125th Year Of Continuous Operation.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC691/2017","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/SC/SC0691.xml","sponsor":"Tammy Witherspoon"},
{"bill_id":1017921,"bill_number":"SC517","title":"Commend Pearl River Central High School \"Blue Angels\" Dance Team for winning consecutive MHSAA State Competitions.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Pearl River Central High School \"blue Angels\" Dance Team And Coach Sadie Penton For Winning Mhsaa State Varsity Dance Competitions In Four Consecutive Years (2013-2016).","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-06-06","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC517/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SC/SC0517.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1017922,"bill_number":"SC512","title":"Recognize legacy of leadership and service of Mary Houston, the first female Mayor of the Town of Potts Camp, Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Legacy Of Leadership And Public Service Of Mary Houston, The First Female Mayor Of The Town Of Potts Camp, Mississippi , As She Retires From Office.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-06-06","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC512/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SC/SC0512.xml","sponsor":"Bill Stone"},
{"bill_id":1017923,"bill_number":"SC516","title":"Commend Columbia Academy \"Cougars\" Baseball Team for MAIS AAA State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Columbia Academy \"cougars\" Baseball Team And Coach Heath Smith For Their First Mais Aaa State Championship In 21 Seasons.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-06-06","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC516/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SC/SC0516.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1017924,"bill_number":"SC513","title":"Recognize legacy of leadership and service of Coldwater Mayor Vernon Jackson.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Legacy Of Leadership And Public Service And Military Service Of Coldwater, Mississippi, Mayor Vernon Jackson As He Retires From Office.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-06-06","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC513/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SC/SC0513.xml","sponsor":"Bill Stone"},
{"bill_id":1017925,"bill_number":"SC514","title":"Recognize legacy of leadership and service of Alderman Richard Minor of Byhalia.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Legacy Of Leadership And Public Service Of Alderman Richard Minor Of Byhalia, Mississippi, As He Retires From Office.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-06-06","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC514/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SC/SC0514.xml","sponsor":"Bill Stone"},
{"bill_id":1017926,"bill_number":"SC518","title":"Commend Pearl River Central \"Blue Devils\" Baseball Team for first-ever State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Pearl River Central \"blue Devils\" Baseball Team And Coach Neil Walther For Winning Their First-ever State 5a Championship.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-06-06","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC518/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SC/SC0518.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1017927,"bill_number":"SC520","title":"Recognize the 35th Anniversary of Caterpillar, Inc., operations in Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Saluting And Extending The Congratulations Of The Mississippi Legislature To Caterpillar, Inc., On Its 35th Anniversary Of Operations In Mississippi.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-06-06","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC520/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SC/SC0520.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":1017928,"bill_number":"HB1","title":"Appropriation; Attorney General.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Office Of The Attorney General For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-06-07","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/HB/HB0001.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1017929,"bill_number":"SC519","title":"Recognize U.S. Navy Seabees on their Diamond (75th) Anniversary Celebration.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The U.s. Navy Seabees On The Occasion Of Their Diamond (75th) Anniversary Celebration.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-06-06","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC519/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SC/SC0519.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":1017930,"bill_number":"SC501","title":"Extend deepest sympathy of Legislature to surviving family of Lincoln County Deputy Sheriff William Durr.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Expressing The Profound Sorrow Of The Legislature On The Loss Of Lincoln County Deputy Sheriff William Durr While On Official Duty And Extending Our Deepest Sympathy To His Bereaved Family.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC501/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SC/SC0501.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1017931,"bill_number":"SC510","title":"Recognize distinguished prosecutorial service of Hon. Felicia Adams as first African-American U.S. Attorney for Northern District.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Distinguished Prosecutorial Service Of United States Attorney For The Northern District Of Mississippi Felicia C. Adams Who Was The First African-american Attorney To Serve In This Post.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-06-06","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC510/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SC/SC0510.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1017932,"bill_number":"SC507","title":"Commend Ole Miss Sophomore Braden Thornberry for winning the 2017 Men's NCAA Individual Golf National Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Ole Miss Sophomore Standout Braden Thornberry For Winning The University's First-ever 2017 Men's Ncaa Individual Golf National Championship.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-06-06","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC507/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SC/SC0507.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1017933,"bill_number":"SC503","title":"Pay tribute to the memory of longtime Mental Health Administrator Dr. Paul Cotten, Sr.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Paying Tribute To The Memory Of Longtime Mental Health Administrator And Ellisville Community Leader Dr. Paul Cotten, Sr., And Extending The Condolences Of The Mississippi Legislature To His Surviving Family On His Passing.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-06-06","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC503/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SC/SC0503.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1017934,"bill_number":"SC504","title":"Pay tribute to contributions of Ward Emling upon the occasion of his retirement after 30 years as Director of Mississippi Film Office.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Paying Tribute To The Career And Contributions Of Ward Emling, The Longest-serving National And International Film Commissioner, Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement After 30 Years As Director Of The Mississippi Film Office.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-06-06","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC504/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SC/SC0504.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1017935,"bill_number":"SC524","title":"Recognize Holly Springs, Mississippi, on the 180th Anniversary of this historic North Mississippi trade center.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Joining The Citizens Of Holly Springs, Mississippi, In Celebrating The 180th Anniversary Of The City.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-06-06","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC524/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SC/SC0524.xml","sponsor":"Bill Stone"},
{"bill_id":1017936,"bill_number":"SB2003","title":"Appropriation; Transportation, Department of - State Aid Road Construction, Office of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Support And Maintenance Of The Office Of State Aid Road Construction Of The Mississippi Department Of Transportation For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-06-07","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2003/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SB/SB2003.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1017937,"bill_number":"SC515","title":"Recognize 150th Anniversary of Strawberry Missionary Baptist Church in Marshall County, Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Congratulating And Extending The Greetings Of The Mississippi Legislature To Reverend Arthur Fitzpatrick And The Congregation Of Strawberry Missionary Baptist Church In Marshall County, Mississippi, On The Occasion Of Its 150th Anniversary Celebration (1867-2017).","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-06-06","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC515/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SC/SC0515.xml","sponsor":"Bill Stone"},
{"bill_id":1017938,"bill_number":"SC522","title":"Commend 25 Senior Class Eagle Scouts from Jackson Academy.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Congratulating The 25 Eagle Scouts From The 2016-2017 Senior Class At Jackson Academy And Commending The Important Scouting Tradition At This Excellent Institution.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-06-06","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC522/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SC/SC0522.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":1017939,"bill_number":"SC505","title":"Congratulate MSU First Baseman Brent Rooker as winner of C Spire Ferriss Trophy and as first Bulldog SEC Player of the Year.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Congratulating Mississippi State University First Baseman Brent Rooker For Winning The 2017 C Spire Ferriss Trophy And As The First Bulldog Named Sec Player Of The Year.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-06-06","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC505/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SC/SC0505.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":1017940,"bill_number":"SC502","title":"Commend life of Mississippi National Guard casualty, Sergeant Kyle Thomas.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Remembering The Gallant Service And Commending The Life Of Mississippi Army National Guard Sergeant Kyle Thomas Of Amory, Mississippi, Who Was Lost In A Training Exercise In California On Monday, May 29, 2017, And Express The Sympathy Of The Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC502/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SC/SC0502.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":1017941,"bill_number":"SC523","title":"Call upon Representative Karl Oliver (District 46) to resign from the Mississippi Legislature.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Expressing Profound Outrage At The Recent Facebook Remarks By Mississippi Representative Karl Oliver (district 46) And Calling Upon Representative Oliver To Resign From The Mississippi Legislature Immediately.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-06","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC523/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SC/SC0523.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1017942,"bill_number":"SB2001","title":"Deposit of state agency special funds into the State General Fund; make technical amendments.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-104-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize State Agencies To Charge Each Other For Services If Federal Grants, Pass-through Funds, Cost Allocation Charges, Surplus Property Charges Or Project Fees Are Involved; To Amend Section 27-104-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Certain Special Funds Shall Be Exempt From The Requirement That All Special Funds Are To Be Deposited Into The State General Fund; To Amend Sections 7-3-59, 23-15-169.7, 23-15-5 And 79-29-1203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The End Of Year Balance Of The Help Mississippi Vote Fund And The Elections Support Fund Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund And The Program Shall Be Administered From Appropriations From The State General Fund; To Amend Section 7-5-305, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Insurance Integrity Enforcement Fund Program Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Sections 9-11-35 And 21-23-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Mississippi Department Of Revenue Shall Administer The Justice Court Collections Payment Program And The Municipal Court Collections Payment Program; To Delete The Justice Court Collections Special Fund; To Delete The Municipal Court Collections Special Fund; To Amend Section 11-46-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Tort Claims Board Shall Be Exempt From The Requirement That Special Funds Are To Be Deposited Into The State General Fund And From The Prohibition Against Charging Fees; To Amend Sections 25-31-41 And 99-19-72, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The District Attorneys Operation Fund Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund And The Expenses Of The District Attorneys Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund; To Amend Sections 27-19-99 And 27-19-155, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That License Plates And Decal Fees Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund; To Amend Section 27-19-179, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Department Of Revenue License Tag Acquisition Fund Program Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 27-104-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Revenue From The Statewide Cost Allocation (swca) Plan Shall Only Be Used By The Department Of Finance And Administration For The Maintenance Of State-owned Property; To Amend Section 29-1-95, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Proceeds From Tax Sales In The Land Records Maintenance Fund Administered By The Secretary Of State Used To Pay Taxes Due To Local Governmental Entities Shall Be Exempt From The Requirement That All Special Funds Are To Be Deposited Into The State General Fund; To Amend Sections 37-26-3 And 37-26-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The State Court Education Fund And The State Prosecutor Education Fund And The State Court Constituents Fund And The State Court Security Systems Fund Programs Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 37-26-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Children's Advocacy Centers Fund Program Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 43-19-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Legal Division Of The Child Support Unit Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer And To Delete Reference To Certain Trust Funds; To Amend Section 43-47-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Vulnerable Persons Unit Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 45-2-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Law Enforcement Officers And Firefighters Disabilities Benefits Fund Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 45-6-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Motorcycle Officers Training Program Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 53-1-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Emergency Plugging Program And The Oil And Gas Conservation Fund Program Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund With Certain Exceptions, And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 27-103-303, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Individual Project Cap On Expenditures From The Capital Expense Fund; To Amend Section 71-3-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Assessments Authorized For The Second Injury Trust Fund Shall Be Exempt From The Requirement That Special Funds Are To Be Deposited Into The State General Fund; To Amend Sections 71-3-95, 71-3-97, 71-3-99 And 71-3-100, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund; To Amend Sections 73-31-7, 73-75-11 And 73-75-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Effective July 1, 2018, The Mississippi Autism Board Be Assigned To The State Board Of Psychology For Administrative Support, And To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Behavior Analyst Licensure Law Shall Continue To Be Defrayed From Assessments Deposited In A Special Fund; To Amend Section 75-57-119, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Propane Education And Research Fund Shall Be Exempt From The Requirement That Special Funds Are To Be Deposited Into The State General Fund; To Amend Section 75-63-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Preneed Contracts Loss Recovery Fund Shall Be Exempt From The Requirement That Special Funds Be Diverted Into The State General Fund And To Provide That No Such Funds May Be Used In The Administration Of This Program; To Amend Section 77-1-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Public Service Commission Regulation Fund Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 77-3-87, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Amount Of The Public Utilities Regulatory Assessment Shall Not Exceed The Total Legislative Appropriation And That The Proceeds Of Such Assessment Shall Be Deposited Into The State Treasury For The Credit Of The General Fund; To Amend Section 77-3-721, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Mississippi Telephone Solicitation Regulation Fund Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 93-21-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Domestic Violence Division Of The Office Of Attorney General Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 97-3-54.8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Relief For Victims Of Human Trafficking Fund Program Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Sections 97-33-51 And 97-33-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Charitable Bingo Fund Shall Be Diverted Into The State General Fund And The Charitable Bingo Law Shall Be Administered By Appropriation From The State General Fund; To Amend Section 97-45-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Attorney General's Cyber Crime Central Special Fund Program Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 99-41-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Expenses Of The Crime Victims Compensation Fund Program Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And All Fees Authorized Under This Program Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund As Determined By The State Fiscal Officer; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-06-23","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2001/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SB/SB2001.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1017943,"bill_number":"SC508","title":"Commend MDCPS Commissioner David A. Chandler for National Foster Care Program Progress Award.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending Mississippi Department Of Child Protection Services Commissioner David A. Chandler Upon His Receipt Of The National Council For Adoption Babineaux Award For Exceptional Leadership On Behalf Of Children In Mississippi's Foster Care System.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-06-06","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC508/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SC/SC0508.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1017944,"bill_number":"SC521","title":"Commend Tupelo High School \"Golden Wave\" Baseball Team for MHSAA Class 6A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Tupelo High School \"golden Wave\" Baseball Team And Head Coach Justin Reed For Winning Their First Mhsaa Class 6a State Championship In 24 Years.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-06-06","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC521/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SC/SC0521.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":1017945,"bill_number":"SC506","title":"Pay tribute to Ole Miss Softball Team & Mike Smith for winning SEC Championship and Regional for the first time in school history.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Paying Tribute To The Ole Miss Softball Team, Head Coach Mike Smith And Star Pitcher Kaitlin Lee For Winning The Sec Championship, Hosting And Winning The Ncaa Regional Championship, And Advancing To The Super Regionals For The First Time In School History.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-06-06","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC506/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SC/SC0506.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1017946,"bill_number":"SR1","title":"Pay tribute to contributions of Ward Emling upon the occasion of his retirement after 30 years as Director of Mississippi Film Office.","description":"A Resolution Paying Tribute To The Career And Contributions Of Ward Emling, The Longest-serving National And International Film Commissioner, Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement After 30 Years As Director Of The Mississippi Film Office.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR1/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SR/SR0001.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1017947,"bill_number":"HB2","title":"Appropriation; Transportation, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi Department Of Transportation, For The Fiscal Year 2018; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-06-07","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB2/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/HB/HB0002.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1017948,"bill_number":"SC509","title":"Congratulate Southern Pipe & Supply in Meridian as FORTUNE Magazine Top 100 Company.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Congratulating Southern Pipe & Supply In Meridian, Mississippi, Upon Being Named By Fortune Magazine As A \"top 100 Medium-sized Company To Work For In The United States.\"","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-06-06","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC509/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SC/SC0509.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1017949,"bill_number":"HB3","title":"Working Cash-Stabilization Reserve Fund; increase cap on balance to 10% of General Fund appropriations.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Fortify Act; To Amend Section 27-103-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Cap On The Balance Of The Working Cash-stabilization Reserve Fund From 7.5% To 10% Of Current Fiscal Year General Fund Appropriations; To Amend Section 27-103-211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Unencumbered Cash Remaining At The End Of A Fiscal Year Is Not Included With The General Fund Revenue Estimate When Determining The Limit On Legislative General Fund Appropriations; To Amend Section 27-103-213, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Distribution Formula For The Unencumbered General Fund Cash Balance At The End Of The Fiscal Year; To Amend Section 27-104-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Joint Legislative Budget Committee Adopts The General Fund Revenue Estimate; To Require The Legislative Budget Office To Prepare A Multiyear Financial Plan Beginning With Fiscal Year 2021; To Amend Sections 27-103-125, 27-103-139 And 37-61-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB3/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/HB/HB0003.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1017950,"bill_number":"SC511","title":"Recognize distinguished prosecutorial service of Hon. Gregory Davis as first African-American US Attorney for Southern District.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Distinguished Prosecutorial Service Of United States Attorney For The Southern District Of Mississippi Gregory K. Davis Who Was The First African-american Attorney To Serve In This Post.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-06-06","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC511/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SC/SC0511.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1017951,"bill_number":"SB2002","title":"State budgets and reserve funds; create Financial and Operational Responses That Invigorate Future Years (FORTIFY) Act.","description":"An Act To Create The \"financial And Operational Responses That Invigorate Future Years Act (fortify Act)\"; To Amend Section 27-103-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, As Amended By Senate Bill No. 2649, 2017 Regular Session, To Increase The Cap On The Working Cash-stabilization Reserve Fund From 7.5% To 10% Of Current Fiscal Year General Fund Appropriations; To Amend Section 27-103-211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, As Amended By Senate Bill No. 2649, 2017 Regular Session, To Clarify That Unencumbered Cash Remaining At The End Of A Fiscal Year Is Not Included With The General Fund Revenue Estimate When Determining The Limit On The Legislative General Fund Appropriation; To Amend Section 27-103-213, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Distribution Method Of Unencumbered Cash Balance; To Amend Section 27-104-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Joint Legislative Budget Committee Adopts The General Fund Revenue Estimate; To Require The Legislative Budget Office To Prepare A Multiyear Financial Plan; To Amend Sections 27-103-125 And 27-103-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-06-23","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2002/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SB/SB2002.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1017957,"bill_number":"HC2","title":"Forest Baptist Church; commend and congratulate on the occasion of its 150th anniversary.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Forest Baptist Church Upon The Occasion Of Its Sesquicentennial Anniversary, Acknowledging The Celebration Of 150 Years Of Devout Faith And Spiritual Excellence.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC2/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/HC/HC0002.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":1017961,"bill_number":"HR3","title":"Rhonda Thomas; commend upon retirement as Victims Assistance Coordinator after 23 years.","description":"A Resolution Commending Rhonda Thomas For Her Many Years Of Dedicated Service To The Citizens Of Leake, Neshoba, Newton And Scott Counties And Congratulating Her Upon Her Retirement As Victims Assistance Coordinator For The District Attorney's Office Of The Eighth Circuit Court District Of The State Of Mississippi After 23 Years Of Exemplary Service.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR3/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/HR/HR0003.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":1017963,"bill_number":"HC1","title":"United Nations Day; recognize and observe on October 24, 2017.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution To Acknowledge And Observe October 24, 2017, As \"united Nations Day\" And To Encourage The Citizens Of Mississippi To Commemorate Its Observance On October 24, 2017.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC1/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/HC/HC0001.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":1017967,"bill_number":"HB4","title":"FORTIFY Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Fortify Act; To Amend Section 27-103-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Cap On The Balance Of The Working Cash-stabilization Reserve Fund From 7.5% To 10% Of Current Fiscal Year General Fund Appropriations; To Amend Section 27-103-211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Unencumbered Cash Remaining At The End Of A Fiscal Year Is Not Included With The General Fund Revenue Estimate When Determining The Limit On Legislative General Fund Appropriations; To Amend Section 27-103-213, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Distribution Formula For The Unencumbered General Fund Cash Balance At The End Of The Fiscal Year; To Amend Section 27-104-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Joint Legislative Budget Committee Adopts The General Fund Revenue Estimate; To Require The Legislative Budget Office To Prepare A Multiyear Financial Plan Beginning With Fiscal Year 2021; To Amend Sections 27-103-125 And 27-103-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/HB/HB0004.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1017971,"bill_number":"HC3","title":"Mayor Greg Butler; commend his public service upon his retirement as Mayor of the City of Morton.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Distinguished Career And Meritorious Leadership And Service That Mayor Greg Butler Provided As Mayor Of The City Of Morton Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC3/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/HC/HC0003.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":1017973,"bill_number":"HR1","title":"Representative Karl Oliver; urge at least two-thirds to vote to expel as a member of the Mississippi House.","description":"A Resolution Urging At Least Two-thirds Of The Members Of The House Of Representatives To Vote To Expel Representative Karl Oliver Due To The Incendiary And Racially Offensive Public Statements He Made Regarding \"lynching\" Of \"leadership\" Responsible For Removal Of Confederate Statues In New Orleans.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR1/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/HR/HR0001.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":1017978,"bill_number":"HB6","title":"Appropriation; Secretary of State for making distribution to local governments for back taxes owed.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Secretary Of The State For The Purpose Of Making Distributions To Local Governments For Back Taxes Owed For The 2017 Fiscal Year; And Making A Reappropriation To The Secretary Of State For The Purpose Of Reauthorizing The Expenditure Of State General Funds That Are Unexpended As Of June 30, 2017, For The Same Purposes As Authorized For Expenditures From The Land Records Maintenance Fund, For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-06-07","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB6/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/HB/HB0006.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1017982,"bill_number":"HC4","title":"Sgt. Kyle C. Thomas; commemorate meritorious service and express sympathy upon passing.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commemorating The Life, Legacy And Meritorious Service Of Sergeant Kyle Clayton Thomas As A National Guardsman And Expressing Sympathy To His Family Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC4/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/HC/HC0004.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":1017985,"bill_number":"HR5","title":"Ward Emling; commend upon the occasion of his retirement from the Mississippi Film Office.","description":"A Resolution Paying Tribute To The Career And Contributions Of Mr. Ward Emling, The Longest-serving National And International Film Commissioner, Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement After 30 Years As Director Of The Mississippi Film Office.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR5/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/HR/HR0005.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Holland"},
{"bill_id":1017989,"bill_number":"HB5","title":"Secretary of State; revise FY17 appropriation to require to make payments due under Point Cadet Settlement Agreement.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 25, Laws Of 2016 (senate Bill No. 2916), To Revise The Appropriation To The Office Of The Secretary Of State For Fiscal Year 2017 To Direct The Secretary Of State To Make The Payments Due In Accordance With The Point Cadet Compromise And Settlement Agreement.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-06-07","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB5/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/HB/HB0005.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1017992,"bill_number":"HR4","title":"Sgt. Kyle Clayton Thomas; commemorate meritorious service and express sympathy upon passing.","description":"A Resolution Commemorating The Life, Legacy And Meritorious Service Of Sergeant Kyle Clayton Thomas As A National Guardsman And Expressing Sympathy To His Family Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR4/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/HR/HR0004.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":1017993,"bill_number":"HR2","title":"Lincoln County Deputy Sheriff Donald \"William\" Durr; commend the life of upon his passing in the line of duty.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Life And Legacy Of Fallen Lincoln County Deputy Sheriff Donald \"william\" Durr And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Friends Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR2/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/HR/HR0002.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":1017995,"bill_number":"SR18","title":"Recognize the 35th Anniversary of Caterpillar, Inc., operations in Mississippi.","description":"A Resolution Saluting And Extending The Congratulations Of The Mississippi Legislature To Caterpillar, Inc., On Its 35th Anniversary Of Operations In Mississippi.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR18/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SR/SR0018.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":1017997,"bill_number":"SR17","title":"Commend Pearl River Central \"Blue Devils\" Baseball Team for first-ever State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Pearl River Central \"blue Devils\" Baseball Team And Coach Neil Walther For Winning Their First-ever State 5a Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR17/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SR/SR0017.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1017999,"bill_number":"SR16","title":"Commend Pearl River Central High School \"Blue Angels\" Dance Team for winning consecutive MHSAA State Competitions.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Pearl River Central High School \"blue Angels\" Dance Team And Coach Sadie Penton For Winning Mhsaa State Varsity Dance Competitions In Four Consecutive Years (2013-2016).","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR16/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SR/SR0016.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1018002,"bill_number":"SR21","title":"Recognize legacy of leadership and service of longtime Mayor V.O. Smith of Collins, Mississippi.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing The Legacy Of Leadership And Public Service Of Collins, Mississippi, Mayor V.o. Smith As He Leaves Office.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR21/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SR/SR0021.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1018004,"bill_number":"SR2","title":"Extend deepest sympathy to surviving family of Lincoln County Deputy Sheriff William Durr.","description":"A Resolution Expressing The Profound Sorrow On The Loss Of Lincoln County Deputy Sheriff William Durr While On Official Duty And Extending Our Deepest Sympathy To His Bereaved Family.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR2/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SR/SR0002.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1018007,"bill_number":"SR8","title":"Commend MDCPS Commissioner David A. Chandler for National Foster Care Program Progress Award.","description":"A Resolution Commending Mississippi Department Of Child Protection Services Commissioner David A. Chandler Upon His Receipt Of The National Council For Adoption Babineaux Award For Exceptional Leadership On Behalf Of Children In Mississippi's Foster Care System.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR8/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SR/SR0008.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1018009,"bill_number":"SR7","title":"Commend Ole Miss Sophomore Braden Thornberry for winning the 2017 Men's NCAA Individual Golf National Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Ole Miss Sophomore Standout Braden Thornberry For Winning The University's First-ever 2017 Men's Ncaa Individual Golf National Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR7/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SR/SR0007.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1018011,"bill_number":"SR10","title":"Recognize distinguished prosecutorial service of Hon. Felicia Adams as first African-American U.S. Attorney for Northern District.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing The Distinguished Prosecutorial Service Of United States Attorney For The Northern District Of Mississippi Felicia C. Adams Who Was The First African-american Attorney To Serve In This Post.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR10/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SR/SR0010.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1018014,"bill_number":"SR5","title":"Pay tribute to Ole Miss Softball Team & Mike Smith for winning SEC Championship and Regional for the first time in school history.","description":"A Resolution Paying Tribute To The Ole Miss Softball Team, Head Coach Mike Smith And Star Pitcher Kaitlin Lee For Winning The Sec Championship, Hosting And Winning The Ncaa Regional Championship, And Advancing To The Super Regionals For The First Time In School History.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR5/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SR/SR0005.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1018017,"bill_number":"SR3","title":"Commend life of Mississippi National Guard casualty, Sergeant Kyle Thomas.","description":"A Resolution Remembering The Gallant Service And Commending The Life Of Mississippi Army National Guard Sergeant Kyle Thomas Of Amory, Mississippi, Who Was Lost In A Training Exercise In California On Monday, May 29, 2017.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR3/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SR/SR0003.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":1018020,"bill_number":"SR9","title":"Congratulate Southern Pipe & Supply in Meridian as FORTUNE Magazine Top 100 Company.","description":"A Resolution Congratulating Southern Pipe & Supply In Meridian, Mississippi, Upon Being Named By Fortune Magazine As A \"top 100 Medium-sized Company To Work For In The United States.\"","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR9/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SR/SR0009.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1018022,"bill_number":"SR19","title":"Commend Tupelo High School \"Golden Wave\" Baseball Team for MHSAA Class 6A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Tupelo High School \"golden Wave\" Baseball Team And Head Coach Justin Reed For Winning Their First Mhsaa Class 6a State Championship In 24 Years.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR19/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SR/SR0019.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":1018025,"bill_number":"SR6","title":"Congratulate MSU First Baseman Brent Rooker as winner of C Spire Ferriss Trophy and as first Bulldog SEC Player of the Year.","description":"A Resolution Congratulating Mississippi State University Spectacular First Baseman Brent Rooker For Winning The 2017 C Spire Ferriss Trophy, As The First Bulldog Named Sec Player Of The Year, First Team All-american Baseball America Player Of Year And First Sec Player To Set Triple Crown Statistical Records.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR6/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SR/SR0006.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":1018026,"bill_number":"SR4","title":"Pay tribute to the memory of longtime Mental Health Administrator Dr. Paul Cotten, Sr.","description":"A Resolution Paying Tribute To The Memory Of Longtime Mental Health Administrator And Ellisville Community Leader Dr. Paul Cotten, Sr., And Extending The Condolences Of The Mississippi Legislature To His Surviving Family On His Passing.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR4/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SR/SR0004.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1018028,"bill_number":"SR14","title":"Recognize legacy of leadership and service of Alderman Richard Minor of Byhalia.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing The Legacy Of Leadership And Public Service Of Alderman Richard Minor Of Byhalia, Mississippi, As He Retires From Office.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR14/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SR/SR0014.xml","sponsor":"Bill Stone"},
{"bill_id":1018031,"bill_number":"SR15","title":"Recognize 150th Anniversary of Strawberry Missionary Baptist Church in Marshall County, Mississippi.","description":"A Resolution Congratulating And Extending Greetings To Reverend Arthur Fitzpatrick And The Congregation Of Strawberry Missionary Baptist Church In Marshall County, Mississippi, On The Occasion Of Its 150th Anniversary Celebration (1867-2017).","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR15/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SR/SR0015.xml","sponsor":"Bill Stone"},
{"bill_id":1018034,"bill_number":"SR13","title":"Recognize legacy of leadership and service of Mary Houston, the first female Mayor of the Town of Potts Camp, Mississippi.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing The Legacy Of Leadership And Public Service Of Mary Houston, The First Female Mayor Of The Town Of Potts Camp, Mississippi, As She Retires From Office.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR13/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SR/SR0013.xml","sponsor":"Bill Stone"},
{"bill_id":1018037,"bill_number":"HR6","title":"Public Historically Black Universities and Colleges within the state; urge certain support of.","description":"A Resolution Urging Support Of Mississippi's Public Historically Black Colleges And Universities And Urging Action To Protect And Upgrade Such Colleges And Universities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR6/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/HR/HR0006.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":1018039,"bill_number":"SC525","title":"Recognize legacy of leadership and service of longtime Mayor V.O. Smith of Collins, Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Legacy Of Leadership And Public Service Of Collins, Mississippi, Mayor V.o. Smith As He Leaves Office.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-06-06","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC525/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SC/SC0525.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1018042,"bill_number":"SR24","title":"Commend Columbia Academy \"Cougars\" Baseball Team for MAIS AAA State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Columbia Academy \"cougars\" Baseball Team And Coach Heath Smith For Their First Mais Aaa State Championship In 21 Seasons.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR24/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SR/SR0024.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1018044,"bill_number":"SR20","title":"Commend 25 Senior Class Eagle Scouts from Jackson Academy.","description":"A Resolution Congratulating The 25 Eagle Scouts From The 2016-2017 Senior Class At Jackson Academy And Commending The Important Scouting Tradition At This Excellent Institution.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR20/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SR/SR0020.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":1018046,"bill_number":"SR11","title":"Recognize distinguished prosecutorial service of Hon. Gregory Davis as first African-American U.S. Attorney for Southern District.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing The Distinguished Prosecutorial Service Of United States Attorney For The Southern District Of Mississippi Gregory K. Davis Who Was The First African-american Attorney To Serve In This Post.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR11/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SR/SR0011.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1018049,"bill_number":"SR22","title":"Recognize Holly Springs, Mississippi, on the 180th Anniversary of this historic North Mississippi trade center.","description":"A Resolution Joining The Citizens Of Holly Springs, Mississippi, In Celebrating The 180th Anniversary Of The City.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR22/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SR/SR0022.xml","sponsor":"Bill Stone"},
{"bill_id":1018052,"bill_number":"SR12","title":"Recognize legacy of leadership and service of Coldwater Mayor Vernon Jackson.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing The Legacy Of Leadership And Public Service And Military Service Of Coldwater, Mississippi, Mayor Vernon Jackson As He Retires From Office.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR12/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SR/SR0012.xml","sponsor":"Bill Stone"},
{"bill_id":1018054,"bill_number":"SR23","title":"Recognize U.S. Navy Seabees on their Diamond (75th) Anniversary Celebration.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing The U.s. Navy Seabees On The Occasion Of Their Diamond (75th) Anniversary Celebration.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR23/2017/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20171E/pdf/history/SR/SR0023.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"}
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