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{"bill_id":1044384,"bill_number":"HB20","title":"Motor carriers; conform code sections to reflect prior transfer of duties of PSC to MTC.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 77-7-7, 77-7-21, 77-7-23, 77-7-41, 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 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; To Create A New Section Of Law To Provide Certain Duties To Law Enforcement Officers Of The Mississippi Department Of Transportation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB20/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0020.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":1044385,"bill_number":"HB214","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB214/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0214.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":1044386,"bill_number":"HB277","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB277/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0277.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":1044387,"bill_number":"HB191","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB191/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0191.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":1044388,"bill_number":"HB40","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB40/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0040.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":1044389,"bill_number":"HB16","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, 2018; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB16/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0016.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":1044390,"bill_number":"HB113","title":"Offender serving sentence in technical violation center for violation report; require sentence to run concurrently for each violation.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 47-7-27 And 47-7-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Whenever An Offender Is Placed In A Technical Violation Center For A Violation Report, The Term Of Imprisonment For The Offender In The Center Shall Run Concurrently And Not Consecutively; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB113/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0113.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1044391,"bill_number":"HB261","title":"Attorney General investigators; provide for increase in annual compensation for.","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB261/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0261.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":1044392,"bill_number":"HB198","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 2018-2019 School Term By October 31, 2018; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB198/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0198.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1044393,"bill_number":"HB144","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB144/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0144.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044395,"bill_number":"HB129","title":"State employees; provide for increase in annual compensation for those with an annual gross salary of less than $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; To Bring Forward Section 25-3-40, Which Relates To State Employee Raises, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB129/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0129.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":1044396,"bill_number":"HB275","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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB275/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0275.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":1044397,"bill_number":"HB229","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB229/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0229.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":1044398,"bill_number":"HB126","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, 2021, 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB126/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0126.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044399,"bill_number":"HB136","title":"Comprehensive eye examination; require for certain students upon enrollment in public school or private school approved by the SBE.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-3-87, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Comprehensive Eye Examination For All Students Entering Kindergarten, The 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; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB136/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0136.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1044400,"bill_number":"HB224","title":"State employees; authorize agencies to grant administrative leave to certain members of Civil Air Patrol.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-3-92, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize State Agencies To Grant Administrative Leave With Pay To State Employees Who Are Senior Members Of The Mississippi Wing Of The Civil Air Patrol Participating In Emergency Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB224/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0224.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":1044401,"bill_number":"HB225","title":"Cosmetology; board shall issue license by reciprocity to persons who present certain documentation.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-7-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The State Board Of Cosmetology Shall Issue A License By Reciprocity To Any Cosmetologist, Esthetician Or Manicurist From Any Other State Who Presents To The Board A Notarized Copy Of His Or Her License From Another State Or A Notarized Copy Of A Certificate Showing His Or Her Graduation From An Accredited School Of Cosmetology, Accompanied By The Required Reciprocity Fee; To Provide That Those Persons May Begin Practicing Their Profession In This State Before Receiving A License From The Board, Provided That They Comply With The Preceding Provisions To Obtain A License From The Board Within 30 Days After Beginning Practice In This State; To Amend Section 73-7-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB225/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0225.xml","sponsor":"Robert Foster"},
{"bill_id":1044402,"bill_number":"HB167","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB167/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0167.xml","sponsor":"Charles Busby"},
{"bill_id":1044403,"bill_number":"HB12","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 Certain Terms; 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 Clarify That This Act May Not Be Construed To Give Individual Rights That Supersede Any Local Zoning Ordinance Or Nuisance Law; To Require Agricultural Or Farm Products Sold Under This Act To Be Clearly Marked And Labeled With 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB12/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0012.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":1044404,"bill_number":"HB165","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB165/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0165.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":1044406,"bill_number":"HB55","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB55/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0055.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044407,"bill_number":"HB51","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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB51/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0051.xml","sponsor":"Charles Busby"},
{"bill_id":1044408,"bill_number":"HB47","title":"Mississippi Adult Health and Privacy Act; create.","description":"An Act To Provide That Each Person Who Is Eighteen 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 First Responders An Exemption From Vaccinations For Philosophical Reasons; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB47/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0047.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":1044409,"bill_number":"HB263","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB263/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0263.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":1044410,"bill_number":"HB135","title":"Concealed firearms on school premises; authorize local school board to adopt policy permitting certain school employees to carry.","description":"An Act To Authorize Local School Boards To Develop A Policy To Provide For The Safety, Protection And Well-being Of Students; To Require That The School Board Submit The Policy To The State Board Of Education And The Department Of Public Safety For Approval Before Implementation; To Provide That The Policy May Authorize The Local Superintendent Of Schools To Allow Certain School Employees To Carry A Concealed Firearm On School Premises; To Prescribe The Stipulations For Such School Employees To Be Authorized To Carry The Concealed Firearm; To Amend Section 37-11-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Amend Section 37-3-82, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Nonsubstantive Purposes; To Bring Forward Sections 45-9-101, 97-37-7, 97-37-17 And 37-3-82.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB135/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0135.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1044411,"bill_number":"HB233","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB233/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0233.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":1044414,"bill_number":"HB44","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB44/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0044.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":1044415,"bill_number":"HB181","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB181/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0181.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Hale"},
{"bill_id":1044417,"bill_number":"HB243","title":"Littering violations; increase penalties for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-15-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Penalties For The Crime Of Littering On The Roads And Highways Of This State; To Revise The Distribution Of Funds From The State Assessment Imposed And Collected On Such Criminal Violations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB243/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0243.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":1044418,"bill_number":"HB273","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB273/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0273.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":1044419,"bill_number":"HB197","title":"Mississippi 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB197/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0197.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1044420,"bill_number":"HB9","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 Bring Forward Section 23-15-801, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides Certain Definitions, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB9/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0009.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":1044421,"bill_number":"HB259","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB259/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0259.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":1044422,"bill_number":"HB194","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB194/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0194.xml","sponsor":"Randall Patterson"},
{"bill_id":1044423,"bill_number":"HB178","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB178/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0178.xml","sponsor":"Cedric Burnett"},
{"bill_id":1044424,"bill_number":"HB89","title":"Jackson State University; designate as the State of Mississippi's preeminent public urban research university.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-125-1, 37-125-3, 37-125-5 And 37-125-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate Jackson State University As The States Preeminent Public Urban Research University; Requiring Jackson State University To Be Dedicated To The Development And Delivery Of Certain Programs And Services And To Serve Certain Individuals In A Certain Manner; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB89/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0089.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":1044425,"bill_number":"HB206","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB206/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0206.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":1044426,"bill_number":"HB34","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB34/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0034.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":1044428,"bill_number":"HB78","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB78/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0078.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":1044429,"bill_number":"HB138","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB138/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0138.xml","sponsor":"Brad Touchstone"},
{"bill_id":1044430,"bill_number":"HB160","title":"Critical Teacher Shortage Area License; create alternative license to be issued for educators who teach in designated areas of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-159-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Department Of Education To Collaborate With The University Assisted Teacher Recruitment And Retention Grant Program, State Institutions Of Higher Learning With Teacher Education Programs And School Administrators In Critical Teacher Shortage Areas To Develop An Alternative Licensing Procedure Specifically For Teachers Employed In All Critical Teacher Shortage Areas; To Amend Section 37-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Commission On Teacher And Administrator Education, Certification And Licensure And Development To Issue Critical Teacher Shortage Area Licenses To Certain Educators Beginning July 1, 2018; To Prescribe The Requirements Used In Awarding A Critical Teacher Shortage Area License; To Provide That The License May Only Be Used By School Districts In Critical Teacher Shortage Areas Which Make A Formal Written Request To The State Department Of Education For Such Allowances At The Conclusion Of Each Academic Term; To Require Affected School Districts To Provide A Minimum Of Fifty Additional Hours Of Professional Development To Holders Of A Critical Teacher Shortage Area License During The First Three Years Of Employment With The School District; To Require The Affected School District To Assign A Veteran On-site Mentor Teacher To The Critical Teacher Shortage Area Licensee During The First Two Years Of Employment; To Bring Forward Sections 37-159-1, 37-159-5, 37-159-7, 37-159-11, 37-159-13 And 37-159-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Provisions Of The \"mississippi Critical Teacher Shortage Act Of 1998,\" For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; To Create New Section 25-11-126, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Persons Who Have At Least 25 Years Of Creditable Service In The Public Employees' Retirement System, Who Were Employed As Public School Teachers At The Time Of Their Retirement And Who Have Been Retired And Receiving A Retirement Allowance For At Least One Year, May Be Employed As Teachers By A Public School District After Their Retirement And Receive A Retirement Allowance From The Public Employees' Retirement System During Their Employment As Teachers In Addition To Receiving A Beginning Teacher's Salary; To Bring Forward Section 25-11-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; To Amend Sections 25-11-123 And 25-11-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Bring Forward Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB160/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0160.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":1044431,"bill_number":"HB276","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, Which Provides For The Removal Of Voters Convicted Of Voter Fraud Or Disenfranchising Crimes From The Statewide Elections Management System, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB276/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0276.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":1044432,"bill_number":"HB171","title":"Alcoholic beverages; revise privilege tax for certain manufacturer's permits under Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-71-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Amount Of The Annual Privilege License Tax Imposed On Holders Of A Manufacturer's Permit, Class 1, Distiller's And/or Rectifier's Permit Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-13","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB171/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0171.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":1044433,"bill_number":"HB125","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB125/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0125.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1044434,"bill_number":"HB64","title":"Election commissioners; increase the per diem paid for performing duties on nonelection days.","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB64/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0064.xml","sponsor":"William Denny"},
{"bill_id":1044435,"bill_number":"HB54","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB54/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0054.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":1044436,"bill_number":"HB87","title":"\"Mississippi Promise Scholarship Act of 2018\"; establish to provide tuition assistance for tuition free community and junior college attendance.","description":"An Act To Establish The \"mississippi Promise Scholarship Act Of 2018,\" For The Purpose Of Creating A Scholarship And Mentoring Program Focused On Increasing The Number Of Students That Attend College In The State Of Mississippi; To Provide Students With A Last-dollar Scholarship To Cover The Cost Of Tuition And Mandatory Fees Not Covered By Pell Grant Or Any Other State Scholarship Or State Student Assistance Funds; To Provide For The Use Of A Mississippi Promise Scholarship At Any Public Or Private Postsecondary Institution In The State Or Other Eligible Institution Offering An Associate's Degree Program; To Provide That The Mississippi Promise Scholarship Shall Be Administered By The Mississippi Community College Board; To Provide For The Funding And Creation Of The Mississippi Promise Scholarship, Subject To The Creation Of A State Lottery By The Legislature; To Prescribe The Criteria To Be Used In Determining The Amount Of Assistance Eligible Students May Receive Under The Mississippi Promise Scholarship In Any Given Academic Year; To Provide For The Severability Of Conflicting Provisions Of This Act Which Shall Not Render The Entire Act Null And Void; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB87/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0087.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":1044438,"bill_number":"HB30","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB30/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0030.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044439,"bill_number":"HB200","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 Require Revenues Derived From Such Leases To 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB200/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0200.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044440,"bill_number":"HB96","title":"Mississippi State Workforce Investment Board; expand membership to include a woman and require gender equity 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB96/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0096.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":1044441,"bill_number":"HB174","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB174/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0174.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":1044442,"bill_number":"HB18","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Jackson with improvements to Belhaven Park and Grove Park.","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 Improvements To Belhaven Park And Grove Park; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB18/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0018.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":1044445,"bill_number":"HB240","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB240/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0240.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044446,"bill_number":"HB212","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB212/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0212.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":1044447,"bill_number":"HB215","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB215/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0215.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":1044448,"bill_number":"HB31","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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB31/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0031.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":1044450,"bill_number":"HB190","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 Provides The Penalty For Organized Retail Theft; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB190/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0190.xml","sponsor":"Randall Patterson"},
{"bill_id":1044451,"bill_number":"HB29","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 Amend Section 37-15-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes General Procedures For Transferring Students Between School Districts Under Certain Circumstances, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB29/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0029.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044452,"bill_number":"HB188","title":"State construction projects; bring forward sections pertaining to acquisition, audit and inventory of.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 19-11-9, 29-3-88, 29-9-1, 29-9-3, 29-9-5, 29-9-7, 31-5-25, 31-7-13, 31-8-13, 31-11-1, 31-11-3, 31-11-4, 31-11-7, 31-11-25, 31-11-27, 31-11-29, 31-11-30, 31-11-31, 31-11-33, 31-11-35, 31-25-20, 55-19-15, 77-3-105, 77-6-59 And 77-5-767, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prescribe Various Provisions Relating To The Acquisition, Audit And Inventory Of Public Construction Projects; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB188/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0188.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":1044453,"bill_number":"HB180","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB180/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0180.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1044454,"bill_number":"HB127","title":"Legislature; limit introduction of general bills requiring majority vote for passage to sessions in even-numbered years.","description":"An Act To Create A New Section To Be Codified As Section 5-1-87, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Limit The Introduction Of General Bills Requiring A Majority Vote For Passage To Regular Legislative Sessions Occurring In Even-numbered Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB127/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0127.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":1044455,"bill_number":"HB140","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB140/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0140.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044456,"bill_number":"HB185","title":"Lamar county; authorize transfer of certain special funds to the general fund of the county.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Lamar County, Mississippi, To Transfer Certain Surplus Funds From Its Sanitation Fund To The General Fund Of The County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB185/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0185.xml","sponsor":"Brad Touchstone"},
{"bill_id":1044457,"bill_number":"HB173","title":"Sales tax; revise time for exemption on retail sales of certain clothing from last weekend in July to first weekend in August.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Time For The Sales Tax Exemption For Retail Sales Of Certain Articles Of Clothing From The Last Weekend In July To The First Weekend In August; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB173/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0173.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":1044458,"bill_number":"HB92","title":"Motor vehicle liability insurance;increase mandatory minimum for commercial motor vehicles and provide CSL option.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-15-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Minimum Mandatory Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Required For Commercial Motor Vehicles; To Provide A Combined Single Limit Option For Commercial Motor Vehicles; To Define Commercial Motor Vehicles; To Amend Section 83-11-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Eliminate The Option To Reject Mandatory Uninsured Motorist Coverage For Commercial Motor Vehicles; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB92/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0092.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":1044460,"bill_number":"HB124","title":"\"Mobile Personal Hygiene Pilot Program Act of 2018\"; create and authorize JSU to administer.","description":"An Act To Establish The \"mobile Personal Hygiene Pilot Program Act Of 2018\"; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB124/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0124.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":1044461,"bill_number":"HB35","title":"Universities and colleges; require to establish trust fund to benefit members of certain athletic teams.","description":"An Act To Require Every University And Community Or Junior College Eligible For A Postseason Bowl Game, Including Playoff Games, To Establish A Trust Fund Into Which 25% Of All Revenue Received By The University Or Community Or Junior College For Being Accepted Into, Participating In Or Winning A Bowl Game Shall Be Placed For The Purpose Of Providing Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (cte) Screenings And Other Benefits To Student Athletes; To Require The University Or Community Or Junior College To Distribute A Pro Rata Share Of The Monies Accumulated In The University Trust Fund During The Athlete's Active Eligibility Period To An Injured Athlete For Any Career-ending Or Life-altering Injury Sustained While Playing The Covered Sport; To Make Provisions For The Trust Fund To Cover The Cost Of Transfer Fees And Tuition To A Postsecondary Institution Other Than The Institution Of Current Enrollment If Necessary; To Make Provisions For The Payment Of Funds To The Beneficiary Or Immediate Next Of Kin Of A Student Athlete Who Dies As A Result Of A Sport-related Injury; To Require Each University And Community Or Junior College To Provide And Require Each Student Athlete To Sign A Disclosure Statement That Informs The Student Athlete Of The Inherent Dangers Associated With High-impact Sports And The Limitation Of Liability For Which The University Or Community Or Junior College Will Be Held Responsible In The Event Of A Sport-related Traumatic Head Injury; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB35/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0035.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1044462,"bill_number":"HB58","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB58/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0058.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":1044463,"bill_number":"HB152","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 Publish Notice Of Proposed Regulatory Changes Affecting Hunting, Fishing And Wildlife Gaming In A Newspaper Having 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 Representatives Of The Commission 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB152/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0152.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":1044464,"bill_number":"HB101","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB101/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0101.xml","sponsor":"William Shirley"},
{"bill_id":1044465,"bill_number":"HB177","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, 2018, 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, 2018, 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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB177/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0177.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":1044466,"bill_number":"HB81","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB81/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0081.xml","sponsor":"Charles Busby"},
{"bill_id":1044467,"bill_number":"HB226","title":"Abortion; prohibit after heartbeat is detectable.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-41-131, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Change The Name Of The Women's Health Protection And Preborn Pain Act To The Women's Health Protection And Fetal Heartbeat Act; To Amend Section 41-41-133, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Several New Definitions To The Act; To Amend Section 41-41-135, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Physicians From Performing Or Inducing An Abortion Without First Making A Determination By Using An Abdominal Ultrasound Imaging Procedure If The Unborn Human Individual That The Pregnant Woman Is Carrying Has A Detectable Fetal Heartbeat; To Amend Section 41-41-137, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Physicians From Performing Or Inducing An Abortion If It Has Been Determined That The Unborn Human Individual That The Pregnant Woman Is Carrying Has A Detectable Fetal Heartbeat; To Create New Section 41-41-138, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Criminal Penalties For Physicians Who Knowingly Perform Or Induce An Abortion In Violation Of Section 41-41-135 Or 41-41-137; To Provide That A Pregnant Woman On Whom An Abortion Is Performed Or Induced In Violation Of Section 41-41-135 Or 41-41-137 Is Not Guilty Of Violating Or Attempting To Violate Either Of Those Sections And Is Not Subject To A Criminal Penalty Based On That Violation; To Amend Section 41-41-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; To Amend Section 41-41-141, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Limit The Exemption From The Prohibitions In This Act Only To Cases Where There Exists A Condition In Which An Abortion Is Necessary To Preserve The Life Of The Pregnant Woman And To Remove The Other Exemptions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB226/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0226.xml","sponsor":"Robert Foster"},
{"bill_id":1044468,"bill_number":"HB117","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB117/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0117.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":1044469,"bill_number":"HB187","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB187/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0187.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044471,"bill_number":"HB250","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 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB250/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0250.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":1044472,"bill_number":"HB162","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB162/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0162.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044475,"bill_number":"HB207","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB207/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0207.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":1044476,"bill_number":"HB265","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 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB265/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0265.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1044477,"bill_number":"HB132","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB132/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0132.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":1044478,"bill_number":"HB139","title":"Marijuana possession; provide civil penalty for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A 1st Offense Simple Possession Of Thirty Grams Or Less Of Marijuana Or Ten Grams Or Less Of Synthetic Cannabinoids Shall Be A Civil Offense And Not A Criminal Offense; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB139/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0139.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":1044479,"bill_number":"HB86","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 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB86/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0086.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1044480,"bill_number":"HB145","title":"Board of Barber Examiners; revise certain provisions of barbering laws.","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 That The Services Of Haircutting, Barber Services Or Barber Instruction 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB145/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0145.xml","sponsor":"Michael Evans"},
{"bill_id":1044482,"bill_number":"HB60","title":"Emergency leave for certain offenders due to death/sickness in family; revise security escort requirement.","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB60/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0060.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":1044484,"bill_number":"HB73","title":"School administrators; require to report acts of violence resulting in injury to local law enforcement authorities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-11-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require School Administrators To Report Acts Of Violence That Result In An Injury Requiring A Call To Emergency Services Responders For Medical Assistance To The Local Law Enforcement Authority; To Amend Section 37-9-14, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB73/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0073.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1044485,"bill_number":"HB134","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB134/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0134.xml","sponsor":"Michael Evans"},
{"bill_id":1044486,"bill_number":"HB271","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB271/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0271.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":1044487,"bill_number":"HB43","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB43/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0043.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":1044488,"bill_number":"HB156","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB156/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0156.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1044489,"bill_number":"HB56","title":"Nonviolent offenders convicted on or after July 1, 2014; make eligible for parole 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB56/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0056.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":1044490,"bill_number":"HB8","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB8/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0008.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":1044491,"bill_number":"HB75","title":"Compulsory school attendance; revise to remove certain excused absences.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Further Clarify The Compulsory School Attendance Law To Remove Absences Substantiated By Vacations And Other Family Travel As Eligible Excused Absences; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB75/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0075.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":1044492,"bill_number":"HB175","title":"Income tax; authorize a credit for taxpayers that employ persons convicted of certain nonviolent offenses.","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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-13","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB175/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0175.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":1044496,"bill_number":"HB166","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB166/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0166.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":1044497,"bill_number":"HB36","title":"Universities and colleges; require to allow MS residents to register for classes before nonresident students.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-4-3 And 37-101-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Community College Board And The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Develop A System Of Class Registration That Will Give Students Who Are Permanent Residents Of The State The First Option Of Registering; To Provide That After All Mississippi Residents Have Been Afforded The Opportunity To Register, Registration Shall Then Be Made Available For Nonresident Students; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB36/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0036.xml","sponsor":"Steve Massengill"},
{"bill_id":1044498,"bill_number":"HB66","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB66/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0066.xml","sponsor":"William Denny"},
{"bill_id":1044499,"bill_number":"HB193","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB193/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0193.xml","sponsor":"Randall Patterson"},
{"bill_id":1044500,"bill_number":"HB65","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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB65/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0065.xml","sponsor":"William Denny"},
{"bill_id":1044501,"bill_number":"HB115","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB115/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0115.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1044502,"bill_number":"HB242","title":"Purchase of automatic weapon; place certain restrictions on.","description":"An Act To Require A Purchasing Permit And A Mental Evaluation To Purchase Automatic Weapons; To Provide Penalties For Violations Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB242/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0242.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1044503,"bill_number":"HB150","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB150/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0150.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":1044504,"bill_number":"HB85","title":"Homeowner's Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program; establish.","description":"An Act To Establish The Homeowner's Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program, Which Shall Be Administered By The Mississippi Home Corporation; To Authorize The Corporation To Make Loans To Mississippi Residents Who Are Eligible Under This Act; To Provide That Before A Mortgagee May Accelerate The Maturity Of A Mortgage Obligation Covered Under This Act Or Begin Any Mortgage Foreclosure, Certain Notice Must Be Given To The Mortgagor And A Determination Must Have Been Made On The Mortgagor's Application For Emergency Mortgage Assistance Payments; To Provide That Foreclosure Actions On Mortgages Covered Under This Act Shall Be Temporarily Stayed; To Specify The Requirements For Giving Notice To The Mortgagor; To Specify The Requirements For Eligibility For Assistance With Respect To A Mortgage Under This Act; To Provide That The Corporation Shall Pay To A Mortgagee The Full Amount Due Under The Terms Of A Mortgage Of A Mortgagor Who Is Eligible For Assistance Under This Act; To Provide That The Corporation Shall Enter Into Agreements With Mortgagors Who Receive Assistance Under This Act For The Repayment Of That Assistance; To Require All Mortgagors Who Receive Assistance Under This Act To Receive Consumer Credit Counseling; To Create The Homeowner's Emergency Mortgage Assistance Fund In The State Treasury; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB85/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0085.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1044505,"bill_number":"HB102","title":"MS School for the Deaf; authorize creation of nonprofit entity for fundraising activities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-5-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State Board Of Education To Establish A Private Foundation Or Nonprofit Corporation For The Purpose Of Engaging In Fundraising Activities And Receiving And Disbursing Nonpublic Funds For The Benefit Of The Mississippi School For The Deaf; To Amend Section 43-5-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Board To Include Financial Data On The Foundation Or Nonprofit Corporation In Its Annual Legislative Report On The Schools For The Blind And The Deaf; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB102/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0102.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":1044509,"bill_number":"HB21","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB21/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0021.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":1044510,"bill_number":"HB7","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB7/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0007.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":1044511,"bill_number":"HB245","title":"Firearms; prohibit discharge near petroleum.","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB245/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0245.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1044512,"bill_number":"HB116","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 A County; To Provide A Certain Definition; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB116/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0116.xml","sponsor":"Rufus Straughter"},
{"bill_id":1044513,"bill_number":"HB270","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB270/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0270.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":1044514,"bill_number":"HB231","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 (e911), For The Purpose Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB231/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0231.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":1044515,"bill_number":"HB202","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, 37-23-63, 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB202/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0202.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044516,"bill_number":"HB84","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 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB84/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0084.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1044517,"bill_number":"HB79","title":"Surplus lines insurance; extend repealer on law prescribing nonadmitted policy fee for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-34-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Repealer On The Section Of Law Prescribing The Nonadmitted Policy Fee For Surplus Lines Insurance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB79/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0079.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":1044519,"bill_number":"HB130","title":"Holy Bible; designate as the official state book of Mississippi.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 3-3-63, 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB130/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0130.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":1044520,"bill_number":"HB38","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB38/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0038.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":1044522,"bill_number":"HB128","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB128/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0128.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":1044523,"bill_number":"HB24","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 Through 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 2018-2019 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB24/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0024.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":1044524,"bill_number":"HB179","title":"County vehicles and road equipment; authorize boards of supervisors to allow use between county departments.","description":"An Act To Authorize Any County Board Of Supervisors To Allow The Use Of County Vehicles And Road Equipment Between The Various Departments Of The County In The Performance Of Such Offices' Duties And Responsibilities Without The Necessity Of Reimbursement; To Authorize The Transfer Of County Vehicles Or Road Equipment Between Various Departments Of The County For A Nominal Fee Or Without The Necessity Of Reimbursement As Determined By The Board To Be In The Best Interest Of The County's Taxpayers; To Require The Board To Spread Upon Its Minutes Any Decision To Permit The Use Or Transfer Of Vehicles Or Road Equipment In The County's Fleet Of Vehicles; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB179/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0179.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":1044525,"bill_number":"HB213","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB213/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0213.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1044526,"bill_number":"HB196","title":"Gaming; make certain scratch cards unlawful.","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 Previous Provisions Of This 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB196/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0196.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1044527,"bill_number":"HB118","title":"Local governments 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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB118/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0118.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":1044528,"bill_number":"HB208","title":"\"Mississippi Universal Prekindergarten Program Act of 2018\"; enact.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Universal Prekindergarten Program Act Of 2018\"; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB208/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0208.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044529,"bill_number":"HB182","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Jackson with improvements to Laurel Street Park and Medgar Evers Community Center and Park.","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 Improvements To Laurel Street Park And Medgar Evers Community Center And Park; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB182/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0182.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":1044531,"bill_number":"HB176","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB176/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0176.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":1044532,"bill_number":"HB68","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB68/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0068.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1044533,"bill_number":"HB257","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 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB257/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0257.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":1044534,"bill_number":"HB50","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, 23-15-153, 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, 23-15-507, 23-15-511, 23-15-513, 23-15-523, 23-15-531.6, 23-15-557, 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, 23-15-911, 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 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 23-15-171, 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 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB50/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0050.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":1044535,"bill_number":"HB122","title":"Rural broadband initiative; create.","description":"An Act To Establish A Goal For The State Of Mississippi That By No Later Than The Year 2026, All Residents And Businesses Have Access To Broadband At Certain Specified Download And Upload Speeds; To Require The Local Governing Authorities Of Certain Impoverished Counties And Municipalities To Enter Into Public-private Partnerships With Select Communications And Information Technology Service Providers And \"telecommunications Enterprises\" For Purposes Of Providing Broadband Services To Those Impoverished Areas; To Authorize The Use Of Local And State Funds For The Implementation Of The Broadband Initiative; To Authorize The Local Governing Authorities To Apply For Loans And Grants From The Rural Utility Service Of The United States Department Of Agriculture; To Require The Mississippi Department Of Information Technology Services To Serve As The Network Backbone And Central Server To Satellite Networks; To Require Local School Districts To Serve As The Local Hub For The Impoverished Areas; To Amend Sections 19-3-41, 21-17-1 And 37-7-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; To Bring Forward Sections 57-87-3, 57-87-5 And 57-87-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establish The Mississippi Broadband Technology Development Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB122/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0122.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1044536,"bill_number":"HB251","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, 2018; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB251/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0251.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":1044539,"bill_number":"HB103","title":"Assistant teachers; increase salary to $15,000.00 by providing incremental raises until the 2022-2023 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 2018-2019 School Year Through The 2022-2023 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB103/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0103.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":1044540,"bill_number":"HB235","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 Prorated, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB235/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0235.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":1044542,"bill_number":"HB143","title":"Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning; reconstitute.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-101-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reconstitute The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning By Requiring The Governor To Make Appointments From Recommendations Submitted By The Presidents Of The Various Institutions Of Higher Learning; To Establish A Term Of Four Years For Members Of The Reconstituted Board; To Amend Section 37-101-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Decrease The Minimum Age Requirement For Members Of The Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB143/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0143.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1044543,"bill_number":"HB76","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB76/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0076.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":1044544,"bill_number":"HB133","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB133/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0133.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":1044545,"bill_number":"HB241","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 Upon Petition 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 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB241/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0241.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":1044546,"bill_number":"HB91","title":"Motor vehicle liability insurance; provide higher minimum amounts for commercial motor vehicle.","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB91/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0091.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":1044548,"bill_number":"HB201","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB201/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0201.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044549,"bill_number":"HB2","title":"Industrial life insurers; increase maximum life insurance policy from $10,000.00 to $20,000.00.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-19-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Maximum Life Insurance Policy For An Industrial Life Insurer From Ten Thousand Dollars To Twenty Thousand Dollars In Death Benefits; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB2/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0002.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Holland"},
{"bill_id":1044550,"bill_number":"HB42","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB42/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0042.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":1044551,"bill_number":"HB109","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB109/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0109.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1044552,"bill_number":"HB110","title":"\"Mississippi River Delta Promise Zone Act of 2018\"; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi River Delta Promise Zone Act Of 2018; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB110/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0110.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1044556,"bill_number":"HB88","title":"Bonds; authorize for capital improvements at Alcorn State University, Jackson State University and Mississippi Valley State University.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds For The Purpose Of Making Capital Improvements For Alcorn State University, Jackson State University And Mississippi Valley State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB88/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0088.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":1044557,"bill_number":"HB37","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB37/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0037.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":1044558,"bill_number":"HB220","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB220/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0220.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":1044559,"bill_number":"HB223","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 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB223/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0223.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":1044560,"bill_number":"HB67","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB67/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0067.xml","sponsor":"Charles Busby"},
{"bill_id":1044561,"bill_number":"HB3","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 Children Under 21 Years Of Age; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB3/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0003.xml","sponsor":"Steve Massengill"},
{"bill_id":1044562,"bill_number":"HB74","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB74/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0074.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1044563,"bill_number":"HB234","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB234/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0234.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":1044564,"bill_number":"HB232","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 The 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 47-7-3, 47-7-33.1, 47-7-34, 47-7-35 And 47-7-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB232/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0232.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":1044565,"bill_number":"HB120","title":"Emergency evacuation order; prohibit employer from terminating or discriminating against an employee who evacuates under.","description":"An Act To Prohibit An Employer From Terminating Or Otherwise Discriminating Against An Employee Who Leaves His Or Her Place Of Employment To Evacuate Under An Emergency Evacuation Order; To Provide Definitions; To Provide That If An Employer Terminates Or Otherwise Discriminates Against Such An Employee, The Employer Shall Be Liable And The Employee Shall Be Reinstated; To Exempt Certain Individuals From The Requirements Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB120/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0120.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":1044567,"bill_number":"HB19","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB19/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0019.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":1044568,"bill_number":"HB94","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB94/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0094.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":1044569,"bill_number":"HB142","title":"Smoke-free Air Act of 2018; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Smoke-free Air Act Of 2018; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB142/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0142.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044572,"bill_number":"HB203","title":"Free port warehouse; revise property stored in that is eligible for exemption from ad valorem taxes.","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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB203/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0203.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":1044573,"bill_number":"HB157","title":"State agency travel; direct DFA to advertise and enter into contracts for additional vehicle rental services.","description":"An Act To Direct The Office Of Purchasing And Travel Of The Department Of Finance And Administration To Advertise For Bids For Providing Vehicle Rental Services To State Agencies; To Provide That The Department Shall Enter Into A Contract With Any Bidder That Meets The Specifications Of The Office For Vehicle Rental Services; To Provide That The Term Of The Contracts Shall Be From The Date On Which The Contracts Are Executed Until December 1, 2018; To Provide That The Contracts Shall Be In Addition To The Contracts For Vehicle Rental Services That Are Already In Effect; To State That The Purpose Of This Act Is To Increase The Availability Of Vehicle Rental Services Throughout The State Because Of The Increased Demand For Vehicle Rental Services As A Result Of The Requirement To Use The Trip Optimizer Type System Of The Department For Certain Travel By State Officers And Employees; To Bring Forward Section 25-3-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Travel Expenses Of State Officers And Employees, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB157/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0157.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":1044574,"bill_number":"HB168","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB168/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0168.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":1044575,"bill_number":"HB147","title":"Medical records; persons seeking disability benefits may obtain at no charge until final determination of disability.","description":"An Act To Provide That When A Person Is Seeking Disability Benefits, The Health Care Providers Who Examine The Person To Determine The Person's Eligibility For The Benefits Being Sought Shall Provide The Person With Copies Of Their Medical Records At No Charge Until After The Final Determination Of Disability Has Been Made; To Provide That After The Final Determination Of Disability, The Health Care Providers Who Provided Copies Of Medical Records To The Person May Charge The Person For The Cost Of Providing Those Medical Records, At Rates Not Exceeding Certain Statutory Amounts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB147/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0147.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1044576,"bill_number":"HB239","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB239/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0239.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044578,"bill_number":"HB49","title":"Fire trucks; require certain to use blue colored electric lights on the rear of the vehicle.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-7-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All Publicly Owned Fire Trucks With Fire Apparatus To Use Blue Colored Electric Lights On The Rear Of The Vehicle Not To Exceed Fifty Percent Of The Visual Lights; To Amend Section 63-7-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make It Unlawful For Any Person Other Than An Authorized Operator Of A Publicly Owned Fire Truck With Fire Apparatus To Use Such Lights; To Increase The Penalties For Someone Violating Such; To Amend Sections 63-7-13 And 63-7-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 17-23-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize An Additional Round For The Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB49/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0049.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Hale"},
{"bill_id":1044579,"bill_number":"HB33","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB33/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0033.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":1044580,"bill_number":"HB46","title":"Disinterment of buried human bodies; define persons having right of consent to.","description":"An Act To Define The Persons Who Have The Right Of Decision Or Consent Regarding Disinterment Of A Buried Human Body; To Amend Sections 41-37-25 And 41-39-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB46/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0046.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Holland"},
{"bill_id":1044581,"bill_number":"HB219","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 The Location And Time Of Discovery Of The Body Or Body Part To The Appropriate Law Enforcement Official; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB219/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0219.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":1044582,"bill_number":"HB256","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB256/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0256.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":1044583,"bill_number":"HB262","title":"MS Highway Safety Patrol and Bureau of Narcotics; increase salaries by $2,500.00 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 $2,500.00; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB262/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0262.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":1044584,"bill_number":"HB209","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB209/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0209.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044585,"bill_number":"HB155","title":"State buildings; rename certain designated building as the \"William Lowe (Bill) Waller, Sr., Building.\"","description":"An Act To Rename The Building Which Houses The Mississippi Craft Center In Ridgeland, Madison County, Mississippi, The \"william Lowe (bill) Waller, Sr. Craft Center\"; To Require The Department Of Finance And Administration In Conjunction With The Craftsmen's Guild Of Mississippi, Inc., To Erect The Proper Lettering Or Signage On The Outdoor Facade Of The Craft Center Displaying The Official Name As The \"william Lowe (bill) Waller, Sr. Craft Center\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB155/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0155.xml","sponsor":"Philip Gunn"},
{"bill_id":1044586,"bill_number":"HB26","title":"Emergency Medical Technicians; authorize to carry firearms while in performance of duties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-37-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Emergency Medical Technicians To Carry Firearms While Actually Engaged In The Performance Of Their Duties As Emergency Medical Technicians; To Amend Section 41-59-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Board Of Health To Create Rules And Regulations That Authorize Emergency Medical Technicians To Carry Firearms While Actually Engaged In The Performance Of Their Duties As Such; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB26/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0026.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":1044587,"bill_number":"HB210","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB210/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0210.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044589,"bill_number":"HB146","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB146/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0146.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1044590,"bill_number":"HB218","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB218/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0218.xml","sponsor":"Robert Foster"},
{"bill_id":1044591,"bill_number":"HB123","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB123/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0123.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1044592,"bill_number":"HB217","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB217/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0217.xml","sponsor":"Robert Foster"},
{"bill_id":1044593,"bill_number":"HB28","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, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity With This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB28/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0028.xml","sponsor":"Steve Massengill"},
{"bill_id":1044594,"bill_number":"HB98","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB98/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0098.xml","sponsor":"Charles Busby"},
{"bill_id":1044595,"bill_number":"HB111","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 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 Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That 2.5% Of All Taxes Collected By The Department Of Revenue On Lumber And Building Materials Shall Be Credited To The Mississippi Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB111/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0111.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1044596,"bill_number":"HB105","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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB105/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0105.xml","sponsor":"Charles Busby"},
{"bill_id":1044597,"bill_number":"HB97","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB97/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0097.xml","sponsor":"William Shirley"},
{"bill_id":1044599,"bill_number":"HB131","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 Of Prescription Drugs To Check The Prescription Monitoring Program Database Before Dispensing Or Prescribing Controlled Substances And Specified Noncontrolled Substance Drugs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB131/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0131.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Holland"},
{"bill_id":1044602,"bill_number":"HB17","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB17/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0017.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":1044603,"bill_number":"HB112","title":"Mississippi River Delta Promise Zone Act of 2018; create and divert portion of state gaming revenue to assist in carrying out purposes of.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi River Delta Promise Zone Act Of 2018; 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; To Create The Mississippi Delta Development Fund; To Provide That Monies In The Fund Shall Be Disbursed To The Mississippi Delta Strategic Compact For Use By The Compact For The Purpose Of Providing Funds To Assist In Carrying Out The Purposes Of The Mississippi River Delta Promise Zone Act Of 2018; To Amend Section 75-76-129, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Diversion Of A Portion Of The State Gaming Revenues To The Mississippi Delta Development Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB112/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0112.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1044604,"bill_number":"HB22","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB22/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0022.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":1044605,"bill_number":"HB252","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB252/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0252.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":1044606,"bill_number":"HB199","title":"Civil actions; provide that 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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB199/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0199.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1044607,"bill_number":"HB53","title":"Chickasawhay Natural Gas District; delete prohibition on distributing funds to municipalities within.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 77-15-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Prohibition On The Board Of The Chickasawhay Natural Gas District From Distributing Any Of The Revenues To Municipalities Within The District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB53/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0053.xml","sponsor":"William Shirley"},
{"bill_id":1044608,"bill_number":"HB247","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB247/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0247.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":1044609,"bill_number":"HB205","title":"Expungement; authorize for nonviolent felony convictions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Expungement For A Felony That Is Not Classified As A Crime Of Violence; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB205/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0205.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":1044611,"bill_number":"HB100","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB100/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0100.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":1044612,"bill_number":"HB274","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB274/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0274.xml","sponsor":"Michael Evans"},
{"bill_id":1044613,"bill_number":"HB246","title":"Restoration of suffrage; prescribe conditions that do not require legislative action for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Right To Vote Of A Person Disqualified As An Elector By Reason Of Conviction Of An Offense Described In Section 241, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Be Restored Upon Completion Of Certain Prescribed Conditions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB246/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0246.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1044614,"bill_number":"HB52","title":"Delinquent county garbage fees; provide nonrenewal of driver's licenses for nonpayment.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-5-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Any Board Of Supervisors To Require A Person Who Desires To Open An Account For Garbage Or Rubbish Collection To Provide A Social Security Card, Driver's License Or State Identification Card Number Before An Account May Be Opened; To Amend Section 19-5-22, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person May Not Have His Or Her Driver's License Issued Or Renewed If He Or She Is Delinquent On The Payment Of Garbage Fees; To Provide That The Board Of Supervisors May Provide Information Concerning Unpaid Delinquent Garbage Fees To A Consumer Credit Reporting Agency; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB52/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0052.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":1044615,"bill_number":"HB39","title":"Sales tax; exempt certain sales tax of tangible personal property and services to churches.","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 A Church That Is Exempt From Federal Income Taxation Under The United States Internal Revenue Code For Use Solely In The Propagation Of Its Creed Or Carrying On Its Customary Nonprofit Religious Activities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB39/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0039.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":1044616,"bill_number":"HB108","title":"Appropriation; Mississippi Delta Strategic Compact.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Supporting The Mississippi Delta Strategic Compact For Fiscal Year 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB108/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0108.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1044617,"bill_number":"HB159","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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB159/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0159.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":1044618,"bill_number":"HB269","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 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB269/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0269.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":1044619,"bill_number":"HB59","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; To Provide That An Individual Who Has Received A Certificate Of Rehabilitation May Have His Or Her Record Of Conviction Removed Under Certain Circumstances; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB59/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0059.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":1044620,"bill_number":"HB69","title":"Dating violence; require school districts 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB69/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0069.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1044622,"bill_number":"HB230","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB230/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0230.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":1044623,"bill_number":"HB221","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB221/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0221.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":1044624,"bill_number":"HB170","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB170/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0170.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":1044625,"bill_number":"HB27","title":"\"Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2018\"; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The \"law Enforcement Protection Act Of 2018\"; To Amend Section 63-7-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Eliminate The Certificate For Medical Exemption As An Exception To The Window Tint Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB27/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0027.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Holland"},
{"bill_id":1044626,"bill_number":"HB72","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB72/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0072.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":1044627,"bill_number":"HB264","title":"MS Highway Safety Patrol; increase salaries of sworn officers by $5,000.00.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-1-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase By $5,000.00 The Salaries Of All Sworn Officers Of The Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol, Including Service In The Driver's License Division And The Sworn Officers Of The Mississippi Bureau Of Narcotics; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB264/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0264.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":1044628,"bill_number":"HB258","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB258/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0258.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":1044629,"bill_number":"HB13","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB13/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0013.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":1044632,"bill_number":"HB164","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":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB164/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0164.xml","sponsor":"Cedric Burnett"},
{"bill_id":1044634,"bill_number":"HB106","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 Scholastic Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB106/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0106.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":1044635,"bill_number":"HB255","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB255/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0255.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":1044637,"bill_number":"HB228","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 Debtor's 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB228/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0228.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":1044638,"bill_number":"HB154","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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB154/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0154.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":1044639,"bill_number":"HB6","title":"Estrayed livestock; impose civil and criminal penalties upon owners of for damage caused by trespass onto property of another.","description":"An Act To Prescribe Civil And Criminal Penalties Upon Owners For Livestock That Trespass Onto The Property Of Another And Causes Personal Injury Or Property Damage On Said Property As A Result Of The Trespass; To Require The Landowner To Attempt To Contact The Owner Of The Trespassing Livestock Within Forty-eight Hours Of The Trespass; To Permit The Landowner To Contain The Livestock And Recoup The Cost Of Containment From The Owner Of The Livestock; To Require The Sheriff To Take Possession Of The Livestock If Ownership Cannot Be Determined Or The Livestock Is Recovered Within Ten Days Of Notification; To Authorize The Sheriff To Sell The Livestock After Publishing Legal Notice And To Provide For The Disbursement Of The Proceeds Of The Sale; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB6/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0006.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Holland"},
{"bill_id":1044640,"bill_number":"HB222","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB222/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0222.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":1044641,"bill_number":"HB62","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, 23-15-309, 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, 23-15-511, 23-15-515, 23-15-531.6, 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, 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB62/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0062.xml","sponsor":"William Denny"},
{"bill_id":1044642,"bill_number":"HB204","title":"National Board Certified Teachers; authorize additional supplement to those teaching in Holmes and Tallahachie Counties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Tallahatchie And Holmes Counties To The List Of Counties Where National Board Certified Teachers Employed In A Public School District Are Eligible For An Additional Annual Salary Supplement; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB204/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0204.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":1044643,"bill_number":"HB236","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB236/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0236.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":1044644,"bill_number":"HB141","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB141/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0141.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044646,"bill_number":"HB61","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":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB61/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0061.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":1044647,"bill_number":"HB82","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 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB82/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0082.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":1044649,"bill_number":"HB244","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB244/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0244.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1044650,"bill_number":"HB260","title":"Trooper training class; require Legislature to appropriate funds in 2018 and 2019 to defray expenses of.","description":"An Act To Require The Legislature To Appropriate Sufficient Funds In Each Regular Legislative Session Held In 2018 And 2019 To Defray The Expenses Of A Highway Patrol Trooper Training Class; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB260/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0260.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":1044651,"bill_number":"HB25","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB25/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0025.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":1044652,"bill_number":"HB272","title":"Wildlife management areas; authorize commission to designate zones for hunting deer and wild hogs with dogs in regulated season.","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB272/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0272.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":1044653,"bill_number":"HB32","title":"Post-secondary funding; provide for restored mid-level funding of community and junior colleges and increase salaries of teachers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-29-305, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That For Fiscal Years 2019, 2020 And 2021, 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 2019 And 2020 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB32/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0032.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":1044654,"bill_number":"HB114","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB114/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0114.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":1044655,"bill_number":"HB163","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB163/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0163.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044657,"bill_number":"HB192","title":"Alcoholic beverages, beer and light wine; make lawful to transport unopened on state and federal highways in dry areas.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Transport Through Areas That Are Dry Of Alcoholic Beverages That Are Legally Purchased In This State If Such Alcoholic Beverages Are In Unopened Bottles Or Containers And Being Transported On A State Or Federal Highway; To Amend Sections 67-3-7 And 67-3-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Transport Through Areas That Are Dry Of Legally Purchased Light Wine And Beer If Such Light Wine Or Beer Is In Unopened Containers And Being Transported On A State Or Federal Highway; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB192/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0192.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1044658,"bill_number":"HB107","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB107/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0107.xml","sponsor":"William Shirley"},
{"bill_id":1044659,"bill_number":"HB71","title":"School ad valorem tax levy; authorize levying authority for certain districts to approve, in full or in part, requests for certain increases.","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB71/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0071.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":1044660,"bill_number":"HB184","title":"School superintendents; revise authority to assign certain students who the youth court orders to be enrolled.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-621, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Limit The Discretionary Authority Of A School District Superintendent To Assign A Child To An Alternative School, When The Youth Court Has Ordered The Child's Enrollment, To Those Instances Where The Child Committed A Violent Act On School Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB184/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0184.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":1044661,"bill_number":"HB99","title":"Bonds; revise purposes for which bonds authorized for City of Saltillo may be used.","description":"An Act 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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB99/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0099.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":1044664,"bill_number":"HB216","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB216/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0216.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044665,"bill_number":"HB151","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB151/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0151.xml","sponsor":"Sara Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1044666,"bill_number":"HB211","title":"Schools in district transformation; prohibit mandatory consolidation if progressing toward termination of transformation status.","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 In District Transformation If The District Is Making Satisfactory Progress On Corrective Actions That Will Lead To The Termination Of The District Transformation Stats; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB211/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0211.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":1044667,"bill_number":"HB149","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB149/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0149.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":1044669,"bill_number":"HB183","title":"Heroin and Fentanyl; provide punishment for transfer and possession with intent to transfer.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Penalty For Transfer And Possession With Intent To Transfer; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB183/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0183.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":1044670,"bill_number":"HB23","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB23/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0023.xml","sponsor":"Sara Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1044671,"bill_number":"HB15","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB15/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0015.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":1044672,"bill_number":"HB266","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 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB266/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0266.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":1044673,"bill_number":"HB93","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 And 23-15-353, 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB93/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0093.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1044675,"bill_number":"HB63","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 Section 19-3-1, 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB63/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0063.xml","sponsor":"William Denny"},
{"bill_id":1044676,"bill_number":"SR1","title":"Extend the greetings of the Mississippi Senate to Mrs. Sallie Mae Cooley on her 109th Birthday Celebration.","description":"A Resolution Extending The Greetings Of The Mississippi Senate To Mrs. Sallie Mae Cooley Of Jasper County, Mississippi, On The Occasion Of Her 109th Birthday Celebration.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-03","last_action":"Immediate Release","last_action_date":"2018-01-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR1/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SR/SR0001.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":1044677,"bill_number":"HB119","title":"Transportation; transfer law enforcement duties of MDOT to the Department of Public Safety.","description":"An Act To Transfer Law Enforcement Personnel And Law Enforcement Duties Of The Mississippi Department Of Transportation Related To The Motor Carrier Regulatory Law To The Motor Carrier Division Of The Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol Within The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety; To Amend Sections 77-7-16 And 45-3-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 25-13-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude Transferred Personnel From The Highway Safety Patrol Retirement System; To Repeal Section 77-1-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Employment Of Personnel By The Public Service Commission To Enforce The Motor Carrier Regulatory Law; To Repeal Section 77-1-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Transfer Of Law Enforcement Personnel Of Motor Carrier Regulatory Law To The Mississippi Department Of Transportation From The Public Service Commission; To Repeal Section 77-1-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Public Service Commission To Provide For The Payment Of Employees Enforcing The Motor Carrier Regulatory Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB119/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0119.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1044678,"bill_number":"HB186","title":"Tunica County; authorize contributions to Tunica County Economic Development Foundation, Inc.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Tunica County, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To The Tunica County Economic Development Foundation, Inc.; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB186/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0186.xml","sponsor":"Cedric Burnett"},
{"bill_id":1044680,"bill_number":"HB253","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB253/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0253.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":1044681,"bill_number":"HB104","title":"Youth and Community Safety Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Youth And Community Safety Act; To Require Schools To Annually Report Certain Unlawful Activity To The Department Of Education; To Require The Department To Make Available To The Public Data Concerning Such Unlawful Activity; To Require The Department To Provide On-going Staff Training, Strategies And Evidenced-based Practices To Create Safe, Positive Learning Environments That Improve School District Safety For Youth, Law Enforcement, District Staff And Parents; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB104/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0104.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1044682,"bill_number":"HB11","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB11/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0011.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":1044683,"bill_number":"HB169","title":"Hunters trespassing; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB169/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0169.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":1044684,"bill_number":"HB80","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB80/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0080.xml","sponsor":"Charles Busby"},
{"bill_id":1044685,"bill_number":"HB45","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; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB45/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0045.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":1044686,"bill_number":"HB227","title":"Youth court; authorize electronic monitoring as disposition alternative in delinquency cases.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That When The Youth Court Places A Youth Into Custody The Court May Utilize Electronic Montitoring Of The Youth As An Alternative To Detention; To Amend Section 43-21-605, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Court To Use Such Monitoring As A Disposition Alternative In Delinquency Cases; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB227/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0227.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1044687,"bill_number":"HB237","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB237/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0237.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":1044688,"bill_number":"HB249","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 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB249/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0249.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":1044689,"bill_number":"HB238","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB238/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0238.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":1044691,"bill_number":"HB148","title":"Chronic Diseases; direct Health Department to establish WISEWOMAN and WISEMAN programs to reduce incidence of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-3-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The State Department Of Health To Establish The Wisewoman And Wiseman Programs To Reduce The Incidences Of Certain Chronic Diseases Among Mississippians Through Education, Prevention And Early Screening And Detection; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB148/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0148.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1044692,"bill_number":"HB41","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 Incur 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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB41/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0041.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":1044693,"bill_number":"HB268","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 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB268/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0268.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":1044696,"bill_number":"HB70","title":"School resource officers; clarify ability to make arrests on school property.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-7-321, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Whenever A School District Employs Security Personnel And Designates Such Personnel As A Peace Officer, Then The Security Personnel Has The Power To Make Arrests Upon School Property; To Provide That If Such Security Personnel Is Assaulted On School Property, Then The Person Who Commits The Assault Is Criminally Liable As If He Or She Committed An Assault Upon A Peace Officer; To Amend Section 37-7-323, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB70/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0070.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1044697,"bill_number":"HB10","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 And 23-15-511, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Section 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB10/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0010.xml","sponsor":"Steve Massengill"},
{"bill_id":1044698,"bill_number":"HB48","title":"Universities and colleges; require to provide mental health assessment to member of school athletic teams.","description":"An Act To Require Each Public University And College To Provide Annual Mental Health Assessments To All Members Of Each School Sponsored Athletic Organization Governed By The Rules And Regulation Of A National Or Regional Sports Association Or Conference; To Prescribe The Manner By Which The Assessment May Be Administered, The Tools Used In The Assessments And By Whom The Assessment May Be Administered; To Require Each University And College To Partner With A Local Or Regional Behavioral Health Specialists To Assist In Administering The Required Assessments Or Screenings And To Provide Backend Counseling Services And Course Of Care Plans; To Permit Universities And Colleges To Consult The Department Of Mental Health For Additional Resources And Other Forms Of Assistance Through State Providers Of Behavioral Health Services; To Require Each University And College To Provide Mental Health Assessments To Members Of The General Student Population Who Have An Arrest Record; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB48/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0048.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1044699,"bill_number":"HB14","title":"Unemployment benefits; increase individual's weekly benefit amount by $40.00.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 71-5-503, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase An Individual's Weekly Benefit Amount By 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB14/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0014.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":1044700,"bill_number":"HB153","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB153/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0153.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1044702,"bill_number":"HB172","title":"Income tax; authorize a credit for taxpayers that employ persons convicted of certain felony offenses.","description":"An Act To Authorize An Income Tax Credit For Taxpayers That Employ Persons Who Have Been Convicted Of Certain Felony Offenses; 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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB172/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0172.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1044703,"bill_number":"HB158","title":"Protective orders; prohibit unit prices within procurement contracts from being protected under.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-61-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Amend The Mississippi Public Records Act To Provide That Unit Prices Contained Within Procurement Contracts Shall Not Be Deemed To Be Trade Secrets Or Confidential Commercial Or Financial Information; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB158/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0158.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":1044704,"bill_number":"HB137","title":"Prohibition on Price Gouging for Essential Drugs Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"prohibition On Price Gouging For Essential Drugs Act\"; To Define \"price Gouging\" And Certain Other Terms; To Prohibit Manufacturers And Wholesale Distributors Of Essential Generic Drugs From Engaging In Price Gouging; To Require The Division Of Medicaid And Department Of Human Services To Notify The Attorney General Of Excessive Price Increases For Essential Generic Drugs; To Authorize The Attorney General To Request Certain Information From Drug Manufacturers And To Institute Proceedings For Violations Of This Act; To Authorize The Imposition Of A Civil Penalty In The Amount Of $100,000.00 For Violations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB137/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0137.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":1044705,"bill_number":"SC501","title":"Commend life and public service of former State Senator and Representative Rob Smith.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Life And Remembering The Dedicated Public Service Of Former State Senator And Former Representative Robert H. \"rob\" Smith And Extending The Condolences Of The Legislature To His Bereaved Family.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC501/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0501.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1044706,"bill_number":"HB267","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 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB267/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0267.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":1044707,"bill_number":"HB254","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB254/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0254.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1044708,"bill_number":"HB90","title":"IHL Board; require permanent appointment of alumni from Alcorn State, Jackson State and Mississippi Valley State Universities to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-101-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Appointment Of Alumni Representatives Of Alcorn State University, Jackson State University And Mississippi Valley State University To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning On A Permanent Basis Consistent With The Required Method And Terms Of Appointments Of Members By The Governor With The Advice And Consent Of The Senate; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB90/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0090.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":1044709,"bill_number":"HB77","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB77/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0077.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1044710,"bill_number":"HB1","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0001.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":1044712,"bill_number":"HB4","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 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0004.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":1044714,"bill_number":"HB95","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; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB95/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0095.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":1044715,"bill_number":"HB5","title":"Motor vehicle license plates; increase number of special that may be issued to a person with a disability which limits ability to walk.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-56, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Number Of Special Motor Vehicle License Plates And Windshield Placards That May Be Issued To A Person Who Has A Disability Which Limits Or Impairs The Ability To Walk Or To The Owner Of A Motor Vehicle Who Has A Child, Parent Or Spouse With Such A Disability And The Child, Parent Or Spouse Is Living With The Owner Of The Vehicle; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB5/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0005.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":1044716,"bill_number":"HB161","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB161/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0161.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044717,"bill_number":"HB121","title":"Nursing Board; require to authorize nursing license applicants to have fingerprints taken at locations outside Jackson area.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 73-15-19 And 73-15-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Board Of Nursing To Authorize Applicants For Nursing Licenses To Have Their Fingerprints Taken At Various Locations In The State Outside Of The Jackson Area For Their Convenience, At The Option Of The Applicant, For The Fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check Required Before Licensure; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB121/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0121.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Holland"},
{"bill_id":1044718,"bill_number":"HB57","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB57/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0057.xml","sponsor":"William Denny"},
{"bill_id":1044719,"bill_number":"HB195","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB195/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0195.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1044720,"bill_number":"HB248","title":"Emerging Crops Fund; require MDA to increase amount to the Small Farm and Agribusiness Center at Alcorn.","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; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB248/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0248.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":1044721,"bill_number":"HB83","title":"Appropriation; Health Department for support of Breast and Cervical Cancer Program.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The State Department Of Health For The Purpose Of Supporting The Breast And Cervical Cancer Program Of The Department For The Fiscal Year 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB83/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0083.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1044722,"bill_number":"HB189","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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB189/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0189.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":1044731,"bill_number":"HB290","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB290/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0290.xml","sponsor":"William Shirley"},
{"bill_id":1044734,"bill_number":"HB289","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB289/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0289.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":1044737,"bill_number":"HB315","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB315/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0315.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044739,"bill_number":"HB303","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB303/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0303.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044742,"bill_number":"HB291","title":"Delinquent county garbage fees; require notice of such fees be provided to person who owes the fees within certain time period.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-5-22, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Board Of Supervisors Of Any County Shall Provide Notice Of Delinquent Garbage Fees Within A Certain Time Period To The Individual Who Owes The Delinquent Fees; To Provide That If Such Notice Is Not Provided Within The Time Period, Then The Board Of Supervisors Forfeits The Payment For The Delinquent Fees As Well As Any Penalties That May Be Assessed Against The Person Who Owes The Delinquent Garbage Fees; To Bring Forward Section 15-1-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB291/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0291.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Holland"},
{"bill_id":1044747,"bill_number":"HB311","title":"Counties; authorize to pay poll workers certain mileage.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-227, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Mileage Reimbursement For Any Poll Manager Or Other Person Who Was Present At The Voting Precinct And Was 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB311/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0311.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044749,"bill_number":"HB314","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB314/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0314.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044752,"bill_number":"HB301","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB301/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0301.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044754,"bill_number":"HB313","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB313/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0313.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044757,"bill_number":"HB302","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 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB302/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0302.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044761,"bill_number":"HB288","title":"State and federally 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 Advertising That Has Been Funded, In Whole Or In Part, With Legislative Appropriations, Funds Received From The Federal Government, Or Fees, Fines Or Penalties Received By The Office; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB288/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0288.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":1044764,"bill_number":"HB305","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB305/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0305.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044766,"bill_number":"HB297","title":"Public Utilities Act; clarify that customer deposit is included in definition of \"rate.\"","description":"An Act To Amend Section 77-3-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That A Customer Deposit Is Included In The Definition Of \"rate\" As Defined In The Public Utilities Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB297/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0297.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":1044769,"bill_number":"HB279","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB279/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0279.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":1044772,"bill_number":"HB278","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB278/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0278.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044776,"bill_number":"HB298","title":"Community public water system board members; increase maximum fee for materials and training actual costs.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-26-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Maximum Fee The State Department Of Health May Charge A Member Of A Community Public Water System Board To Defray Actual Costs Of Providing Materials And Training; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB298/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0298.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":1044778,"bill_number":"HB294","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB294/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0294.xml","sponsor":"William Shirley"},
{"bill_id":1044781,"bill_number":"HB308","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, 47-4-11, 47-5-941, 47-5-943 And 47-5-1211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB308/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0308.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044784,"bill_number":"HB309","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB309/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0309.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044788,"bill_number":"HB306","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 Draw 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB306/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0306.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044791,"bill_number":"HB296","title":"Salaries; limit those of certain public officers to no more than 150% of the Governor's salary.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-3-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The State Superintendent Of Education, The Commissioner Of Higher Education And The Executive Director Of The Mississippi Community College Board Shall Not Receive A Salary, Whether Paid Directly Or Indirectly, That Is Greater Than One Hundred Fifty Percent Of The Salary Fixed For The Governor Of The State Of Mississippi; To Amend Sections 37-3-9, 37-101-7 And 37-4-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB296/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0296.xml","sponsor":"William Shirley"},
{"bill_id":1044794,"bill_number":"HB284","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 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB284/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0284.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":1044796,"bill_number":"HB286","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, Which Provides For The Removal Of Voters Convicted Of Voter Fraud Or Disenfranchising Crimes From The Statewide Elections Management System, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB286/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0286.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":1044799,"bill_number":"HB310","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB310/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0310.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044803,"bill_number":"HB307","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB307/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0307.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044806,"bill_number":"HB285","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize issuance to recipients of Combat Action Ribbon.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Persons Who Are Recipients Of The Combat Action Ribbon; To Prescribe An Additional Fee For The Issuance Of Such License Tags; To Provide For The Distribution Of The Additional Fee Collected From The Issuance Of Such License Tags; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB285/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0285.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":1044809,"bill_number":"HB304","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB304/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0304.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044811,"bill_number":"HB312","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB312/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0312.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044814,"bill_number":"HB293","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB293/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0293.xml","sponsor":"William Shirley"},
{"bill_id":1044818,"bill_number":"HB295","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB295/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0295.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044820,"bill_number":"HB282","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB282/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0282.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":1044823,"bill_number":"HB287","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, 2022; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB287/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0287.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1044825,"bill_number":"HB280","title":"MS Telephone Solicitation Act; increase penalties for violations of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 77-3-725, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Civil Penalties For Violations Of The Mississippi Telephone Solicitation Act; To Revise The Distribution Of The Penalties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB280/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0280.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":1044828,"bill_number":"HB292","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB292/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0292.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":1044832,"bill_number":"HB281","title":"Religious structures; prohibit removal from public property.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 29-5-106, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Removal Of Religious Structures With Historical Significance From Public Property; To Bring Forward Sections 29-5-79, 29-5-87, 29-5-105, 39-7-3, 39-7-4, 39-7-7, 39-7-15, 39-7-33, 39-13-17, 55-15-81, 65-7-23 And 97-17-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Certain Prohibitions And Requirements Regarding Public Buildings, Public Property And Certain Historically Significant Structures, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB281/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0281.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":1044835,"bill_number":"HB283","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 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB283/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0283.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":1044837,"bill_number":"HB300","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB300/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0300.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1044840,"bill_number":"HB299","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB299/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0299.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1045056,"bill_number":"SC502","title":"Commend Pearl \"Pirates\" Football Team and Head Coach John Perry for first-ever State Championship and perfect season.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Saluting The Pearl \"pirates\" Football Team, Coach Of The Year John Perry And Player Of The Year Tylan Knight For Winning Their First-ever Mhsaa Class 6a State Championship And For Their Perfect Season.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC502/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0502.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1045228,"bill_number":"SB2034","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2034/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2034.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":1045231,"bill_number":"SB2016","title":"Appropriation MDE FY2018; reduce funding for State Department of Education and transfer to classroom supplies.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 1 Of Chapter 102, Laws Of 2017, (house Bill No. 1502) To Reduce The General Fund Appropriation To The State Department Of Education And Transfer Those Funds To The Teacher Instructional Materials Fund For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2016/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2016.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1045237,"bill_number":"SB2002","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2002/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2002.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":1045241,"bill_number":"HB355","title":"MDOT; remove from State Personnel Board.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-9-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Beginning July 1, 2018, The Personnel Actions Of The Mississippi Department Of Transportation Shall Be Exempt From The State Personnel Board Rules, Regulations And Procedures; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB355/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0355.xml","sponsor":"Charles Busby"},
{"bill_id":1045247,"bill_number":"HB356","title":"MDOT; remove from State Personnel Board.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-9-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Beginning July 1, 2018, The Personnel Actions Of The Mississippi Department Of Transportation Shall Be Exempt From The State Personnel Board Rules, Regulations And Procedures; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB356/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0356.xml","sponsor":"Philip Gunn"},
{"bill_id":1045250,"bill_number":"SB2013","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2013/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2013.xml","sponsor":"J.P. Wilemon"},
{"bill_id":1045264,"bill_number":"SB2010","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":"2018-02-06","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2010/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2010.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1045268,"bill_number":"SB2018","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2018/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2018.xml","sponsor":"J.P. Wilemon"},
{"bill_id":1045271,"bill_number":"SB2006","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2006/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2006.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":1045279,"bill_number":"SB2005","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2005/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2005.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":1045285,"bill_number":"HB357","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":"2018-03-13","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB357/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0357.xml","sponsor":"Philip Gunn"},
{"bill_id":1045289,"bill_number":"HB359","title":"State road construction; prohibit if construction has not begun and right-of-way has not been acquired.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 65-1-75, 65-3-3, 65-3-35, 65-3-97, 65-9-1 And 65-9-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Construction Of Any Highways Or Segments Of Highways For Which Construction Has Not Begun And Right-of-way Acquisition Has Not Occurred, Including State Highways And State Aid Roads; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB359/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0359.xml","sponsor":"Philip Gunn"},
{"bill_id":1045295,"bill_number":"SB2028","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2028/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2028.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":1045303,"bill_number":"SC503","title":"Commend Belhaven Baseball Coach Hill Denson upon induction into American Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Mississippi Hall Of Fame Belhaven Baseball Coach Hill Denson As The Eighth Mississippi Baseball Coach Chosen For Induction Into The American Baseball Coaches Association Hall Of Fame.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC503/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0503.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1045311,"bill_number":"SB2015","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 2018\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2015/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2015.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":1045319,"bill_number":"SB2023","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2023/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2023.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1045333,"bill_number":"SB2011","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2011/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2011.xml","sponsor":"J.P. Wilemon"},
{"bill_id":1045342,"bill_number":"SB2027","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2027/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2027.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":1045346,"bill_number":"SB2014","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2014/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2014.xml","sponsor":"J.P. Wilemon"},
{"bill_id":1045364,"bill_number":"SB2032","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2032/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2032.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1045375,"bill_number":"HB358","title":"Use tax; provide that portion of revenue collected from certain taxpayers will be used for road and bridge repair and improvements.","description":"An Act To Provide That A Portion Of Use Tax Revenue Collected From Taxpayers That Do Not Have Sales Tax Nexus With This State But Voluntarily Collect And Remit Use Tax To This State 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 Such Use Tax Revenue Shall Be Deposited Into A Special Fund In The State Treasury And Used To Assist Counties In Paying Costs Associated With The Repair, Maintenance And Reconstruction Of Roads, Streets And Bridges In Counties; To Provide That A Portion Of Such Use Tax Revenue Shall Be Deposited Into A Special Fund In The State Treasury And Used To Assist Municipalities In Paying Costs Associated With The Repair, Maintenance And Reconstruction Of Roads, Streets And Bridges In Municipalities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB358/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0358.xml","sponsor":"Philip Gunn"},
{"bill_id":1045384,"bill_number":"SB2035","title":"Bonds; authorize Taylorsville to utilize certain excess bond proceeds for road projects.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 6, Chapter 472, Laws Of 2015, To Authorize Certain Excess Proceeds Of Certain Bonds Issued For The Purpose Of Assisting The City Of Taylorsville, Mississippi, In Paying The Cost Of Certain Projects, To Be Utilized By The City For Road Projects In The City; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2035/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2035.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1045391,"bill_number":"SC504","title":"Commend Simmons-Hollandale High School \"Blue Devils\" Football Team for third straight Class 1A State Title and undefeated season.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Saluting The Simmons-hollandale High School \"blue Devils\" Football Team And Coach Wade Tackett For Their Third Straight Class 1a State Title And Their 40th Straight Victory.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC504/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0504.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1045394,"bill_number":"SB2031","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2031/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2031.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":1045397,"bill_number":"SB2030","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2030/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2030.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":1045403,"bill_number":"SB2003","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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2003/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2003.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":1045411,"bill_number":"SB2001","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 2018\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2001/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2001.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1045415,"bill_number":"SB2022","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 Section 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2022/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2022.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1045421,"bill_number":"HB316","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB316/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0316.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":1045433,"bill_number":"SB2021","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 Seven 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2021/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2021.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":1045437,"bill_number":"SB2017","title":"Appropriation FY2019; Civil Rights historical markers in Clinton, Mississippi.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Department Of Archives And History, For The Purpose Providing Appropriate Civil Rights Historical Markers In The City Of Clinton For Fy2019.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2017/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2017.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1045439,"bill_number":"SB2008","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2008/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2008.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1045443,"bill_number":"SB2012","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2012/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2012.xml","sponsor":"J.P. Wilemon"},
{"bill_id":1045451,"bill_number":"SB2033","title":"Statute of limitations; except sexual battery without regard to victim's age.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The General Two-year Statute Of Limitations On Crimes Will Not Run Against The Crime Of Sexual Battery; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2033/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2033.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":1045457,"bill_number":"SB2024","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2024/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2024.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":1045460,"bill_number":"SB2029","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2029/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2029.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":1045465,"bill_number":"SB2026","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2026/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2026.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":1045469,"bill_number":"SB2009","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2009/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2009.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1045482,"bill_number":"SB2025","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2025/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2025.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":1045514,"bill_number":"SB2020","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2020/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2020.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":1045516,"bill_number":"SB2019","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2019/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2019.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":1045520,"bill_number":"HB354","title":"General fund revenue; provide that percent of growth in will be used for repair and maintenance of state and local roads.","description":"An Act To Provide That Fifty Percent Of The Growth In State General Fund Revenue Above Two Percent In Any Fiscal Year Shall Be Deposited Into Special Funds In The State Treasury To Be Used For The Repair, Maintenance And Reconstruction Of State, County And Municipal Roads, Streets And Bridges; To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Used By The Mississippi Department Of Transportation For The Repair, Maintenance And Reconstruction Of Roads, Streets And Bridges In The State; To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Used To Assist Counties In Paying Costs Associated With The Repair, Maintenance And Reconstruction Of Roads, Streets And Bridges In Counties; To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Used To Assist Municipalities In Paying Costs Associated With The Repair, Maintenance And Reconstruction Of Roads, Streets And Bridges In Municipalities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB354/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0354.xml","sponsor":"Philip Gunn"},
{"bill_id":1045523,"bill_number":"SB2007","title":"Appropriation FY2019; 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 Of Providing Additional Funding For Pilot Programs To Provide Legal Representation To Indigent Parents In Abuse And Neglect And Termination Of Parents Rights Cases For Fy2019; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2007/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2007.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":1045527,"bill_number":"SB2004","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2004/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2004.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":1045667,"bill_number":"SC505","title":"Commend Ocean Springs High School Cheerleading Team as 2017 MHSAA State Champions.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Ocean Springs High School \"greyhounds\" Cheerleading Team As The 2017 Mhsaa State Champions For The Large Varsity Division.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC505/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0505.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1045668,"bill_number":"SB2051","title":"State funds; authorize excess to be invested in bonds issued, assumed or guaranteed by the Country of Israel.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-105-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Bonds Issued, Assumed Or Guaranteed By The Country Of Israel In The Investment Options For Excess State Funds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2051/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2051.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1045670,"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":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/JR1/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/JR/JR0001.xml","sponsor":"Robert Foster"},
{"bill_id":1045671,"bill_number":"HB326","title":"Firefighter Property Program; allow board of supervisors to expend funds necessary to personal property acquired through.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-3-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow A County Board Of Supervisors To Expend Funds Necessary To Maintain And Repair, And To Purchase Liability Insurance, Tags And Decals For, Any Personal Property Acquired Through The Firefighter Property Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB326/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0326.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":1045675,"bill_number":"SB2050","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2050/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2050.xml","sponsor":"John Polk"},
{"bill_id":1045676,"bill_number":"SB2046","title":"Speed limit; set limit on state highway system at 65 miles per hour and increase interstate limit to 75 miles per hour.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-501, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Set The Speed Limit On The Designated State Highway System At 65 Miles Per Hour; To Increase The Maximum Speed Limit For The Interstate Highway System And Controlled Access Highways With Four Or More Lanes To 75 Miles Per Hour; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2046/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2046.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1045678,"bill_number":"HB317","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB317/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0317.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1045682,"bill_number":"HB323","title":"Homeowners insurance; provide premium discount or reduction for new homes built to resist windstorms.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-75-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide An Insurance Premium Discount Or Reduction For Homeowners Who Build A New Home Within The State That Better Resists Tornado Or Other Catastrophic Windstorm Events; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB323/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0323.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":1045683,"bill_number":"SB2038","title":"Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services for transitioning military; allow services for dependants with special needs.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Transitioning Active Duty Military Service Members To Use Their State Of Legal Residence To Qualify Their Dependents With Special Needs For Medicaid Home And Community-based Services (hcbs) In The State Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2038/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2038.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":1045684,"bill_number":"HB338","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 27-104-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Contracts For Legislative Advocacy Services From The Various Types Of Contracts Subject To Oversight By The Public Procurement 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB338/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0338.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Horne"},
{"bill_id":1045688,"bill_number":"HB322","title":"Crime Victims' Compensation Fund; delete language providing that expenses of shall be paid from General Fund.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-41-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Language Providing That The Expenses Of The Crime Victims' Compensation Fund Shall Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund And The Language Prohibiting State Agencies From Charging Fees And Assessments To Other State Agencies For Services Or Resources Received Under This Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB322/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0322.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1045690,"bill_number":"HB325","title":"MS Vehicle Insurance Verification System; revise various laws regarding.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-15-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Penalties For The Crime Of Failure To Have An Insurance Card; To Amend Section 63-16-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Monies In Excess Of The Amount Needed To Defray The Expenses And Costs Of The Verification System Remaining In The Uninsured Motorist Identification Fund At The End Of A Fiscal Year Shall Be Transferred To A Special Fund Created In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Funding A Highway Patrol Trooper School; To Change The Violation From A Civil Violation To A Criminal Offense For Failure To Have Mandatory Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance; To Amend Section 99-19-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create State Assessments For The Uninsured Motorist Identification Fund; To Bring Forward Section 63-16-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB325/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0325.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":1045691,"bill_number":"SB2069","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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2069/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2069.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1045696,"bill_number":"SB2045","title":"Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation; enhance regulatory authority.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-101-241, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide And Clarify The Authority Of The Mississippi Commission On College Accreditation To Regulate The Advertising, Solicitation Or Representation By Educational Institutions Or Their Agents In Order To Protect Students And Prevent Consumer Deception Relating To Fraudulent Or Substandard Degrees And To Establish Tuition And Fee Refund Policies; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2045/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2045.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":1045697,"bill_number":"HC3","title":"Mr. Tyrone Keys; commend for athletic accomplishments and creating the \"All Sports Community Service\" organization.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending Mr. Tyrone Keys On His Many Accomplishments As A National Football League Legend And Former Member Of The Chicago Bears 1985 Super Bowl Xx Winning Team And Creating The \"all Sports Community Service\" Organization Which Is Dedicated To Helping Disadvantaged Youth.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC3/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0003.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":1045699,"bill_number":"SB2066","title":"Highway traffic; violation to maliciously impede.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-15-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Misdemeanor Level Of Maliciously Impeding Traffic On A Public Road; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2066/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2066.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1045705,"bill_number":"SB2044","title":"Special judges; expand authority of Chief Justice to appoint.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-1-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Authority Of The Chief Justice To Appoint Special Judges To Serve In County Courts To Address Overcrowded County Court Dockets And To Clarify The Discretion Of The Chief Justice To Determine The Type Of Caseload To Be Handled By A Special Judge; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2044/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2044.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1045706,"bill_number":"HB344","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB344/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0344.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1045707,"bill_number":"SB2049","title":"Department of Child Protection Services; PEER conduct annual evaluation.","description":"An Act To Require The Joint Legislative Committee On Performance Evaluation And Expenditure Review (peer) To Conduct An Annual Expenditure Review Of Funds Expended By The Department Of Child Protection Services And The Department Of Human Services For The Delivery Of Child Protection Services For The Period July 1, 2016, To June 30, 2018; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2049/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2049.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":1045713,"bill_number":"SC511","title":"Article V Constitutional Convention; urge Congress to call for requiring single-purpose legislation.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution To The Congress Of The United States Urging Congress To Call An Article V Convention For The Purpose Of Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States To Provide That Every Law Enacted By Congress Shall Embrace Only One Subject, Which Shall Be Clearly Expressed In Its Title.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC511/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0511.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":1045715,"bill_number":"HR1","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":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR1/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0001.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":1045717,"bill_number":"SB2071","title":"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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2071/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2071.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1045720,"bill_number":"SB2037","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2037/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2037.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1045721,"bill_number":"SB2072","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":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2072/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2072.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1045725,"bill_number":"HB341","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB341/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0341.xml","sponsor":"Edward Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1045729,"bill_number":"SB2041","title":"Resident real estate broker license; revise qualifications for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-35-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Qualifications For A Resident License As A Real Estate Broker; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2041/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2041.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1045732,"bill_number":"HB351","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 By The Local Education Provider; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB351/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0351.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1045733,"bill_number":"SB2047","title":"Institutional research; authorized consent for minors to participate in research shall be in accordance with federal law.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-41-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Authorized Consent For Minors To Participate In Institutional Human Subject Research Shall Be Conducted In Accordance With Federal Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2047/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2047.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":1045737,"bill_number":"SB2065","title":"Sixteenth Section School Land; authorize sale of land for commercial development under certain conditions.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 29-3-27 And 29-3-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Local School Boards To Sell Sixteenth Section School Land For Commercial Development Under The Same Conditions That They Are Authorized To Sell Such Land For Industrial Development Including The Condition That Land Of Comparable Value Be Purchased By The School District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2065/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2065.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":1045738,"bill_number":"HB329","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB329/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0329.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":1045740,"bill_number":"SB2039","title":"Veterans; establish a permissive preference in private employment for certain veterans.","description":"An Act To Establish A Permissive Preference In Private Employment For Certain Veterans; To Provide That The Preferences Established In This Act Are Not Considered Violations Of Any State Or Local Equal Employment Opportunity Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2039/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2039.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":1045744,"bill_number":"SB2073","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2073/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2073.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1045747,"bill_number":"SB2056","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2056/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2056.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1045748,"bill_number":"HB336","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, 23-15-153, 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, 23-15-507, 23-15-511, 23-15-513, 23-15-523, 23-15-531.6, 23-15-557, 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, 23-15-911, 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 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 23-15-171, 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 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB336/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0336.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Horne"},
{"bill_id":1045752,"bill_number":"SB2063","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2063/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2063.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1045754,"bill_number":"HB350","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB350/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0350.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1045755,"bill_number":"SB2053","title":"Common Core National Education Standards; State Board of Education shall replace with ELA Standards in 2018-2019 school year.","description":"An Act To Provide That Beginning With The 2018-2019 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2053/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2053.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1045759,"bill_number":"SC510","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":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC510/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0510.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":1045762,"bill_number":"HB352","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 2019 Session; To Require The New Accountability Model To Be Implemented During The 2019-2020 School Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB352/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0352.xml","sponsor":"Edward Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1045764,"bill_number":"HB347","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB347/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0347.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1045768,"bill_number":"HB324","title":"MS Vehicle Insurance Verification System; require certain look back at violations using.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-16-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commissioner Of Public Safety To Develop Procedures For The Department Of Public Safety To Review Each Motor Vehicle Incident To Determine If The Driver Of A Motor Vehicle Involved In The Incident Was Found In Violation And Cited For Failure To Have The Minimum Required Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Or Proof Of Such; To Provide For Penalties If The Department Independently Determines, Using The Mississippi Vehicle Insurance Verification System, That The Motor Vehicle Violated Minimum Liability Insurance Requirements At The Time Of The Motor Vehicle Incident; To Amend Section 63-16-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB324/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0324.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":1045769,"bill_number":"HC1","title":"Mr. Kirk Gavin Ladner; commend life of and express sympathy upon his passing.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Life Of Mr. Kirk Gavin Ladner And Expressing Deep Sympathy To His Family And Friends Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC1/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0001.xml","sponsor":"William Denny"},
{"bill_id":1045771,"bill_number":"SB2055","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":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2055/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2055.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1045774,"bill_number":"SB2054","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2054/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2054.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1045777,"bill_number":"HB337","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB337/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0337.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Horne"},
{"bill_id":1045778,"bill_number":"SB2070","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2070/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2070.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1045782,"bill_number":"SB2074","title":"Adult day care facilities; define for licensure reimbursement purposes.","description":"An Act To Define The Term \"adult Day Care Facility\" For Purposes Of Licensure By The State Department Of Health; To Require A License To Establish And Operate An Adult Day Care Facility And To Provide Procedures For Application And Fees; To Authorize Judicial Review Of Licensure Denial; To Prescribe Criminal Penalties And Injunctive Relief For Unlicensed Operation Of A Facility; 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; To Authorize The State Department Of Health To Implement The Rap-back Criminal History Records System For Monitoring Employees At Licensed Adult Day Care Facilities And To Delete Certain Repealers Relating To Facility Standards; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2074/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2074.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1045785,"bill_number":"SC509","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":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC509/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0509.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":1045790,"bill_number":"SB2057","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2057/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2057.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1045793,"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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC6/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0006.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1045794,"bill_number":"SB2061","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2061/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2061.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1045797,"bill_number":"HC7","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 And Repealing Sections 140, 141, 143 And 247; 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 The Name Of The Candidate Who Receives A Majority Of The Votes Cast For Such Office In The Preferential Elections, And Name Only, Shall Be 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, The Names Of The Two Candidates Who Receive The Highest Number Of Votes In The Preferential Election Shall Be Placed On The General Election Ballot As Candidates For Such Office; To Require The Legislature To Enact General Laws For Carrying Out The Provisions Of This Constitutional Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC7/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0007.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":1045801,"bill_number":"SB2062","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2062/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2062.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1045802,"bill_number":"SC506","title":"Commend the St. Martin High School \"Jackettes\" Varsity Dance Team for winning State Title.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The St. Martin High School \"jackettes\" Varsity Dance Team And Coach Amber Rivera For Winning The Mhsaa Small Jazz Division State Title.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC506/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0506.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1045803,"bill_number":"HB335","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB335/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0335.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":1045807,"bill_number":"HB331","title":"Mississippi Individual On-Site Wastewater Disposal System Law; extend repealer on and revise various provisions of.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 41-67-1 Through 41-67-29 And 41-67-33 Through 41-67-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Mississippi Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal Law; To Amend Reenacted Section 41-67-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Language Regarding The Location Or Protection Of A Private Water Supply In Order For An Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal System To Be Considered Acceptable; To Amend Reenacted Section 41-67-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Fees For The Certification Of Installers And Pumpers And For The Registration Of Manufacturers Shall Be Levied Once Every Three Years Instead Of Annually; To Amend Reenacted Section 41-67-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Certification Of Installers And The Payment Of The Certification Fee Shall Be Once Every Three Years Instead Of Annually; To Amend Reenacted Section 41-67-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Certification Of Professional Evaluators And The Payment Of The Certification Fee Shall Be Once Every Three Years Instead Of Annually; To Amend Reenacted Section 41-67-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Certification Of Pumpers And The Payment Of The Certification Fee Shall Be Once Every Three Years Instead Of Annually; To Amend Section 41-67-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Mississippi Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB331/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0331.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":1045809,"bill_number":"HB339","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB339/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0339.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Horne"},
{"bill_id":1045813,"bill_number":"SB2043","title":"County veteran service officers; remove prohibition from holding any other elective or appointive position.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 35-3-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Language Prohibiting County Veteran Service Officers From Holding Any Other Elective Or Appointive Position; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2043/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2043.xml","sponsor":"Jennifer Branning"},
{"bill_id":1045816,"bill_number":"SC508","title":"Recognize Ole Miss Wide Receiver A.J. Brown for winning the 2017 C Spire Conerly Trophy.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution To Recognize \"ole Miss\" Star Wide Receiver A.j. Brown Upon His Receipt Of The Coveted 2017 C Spire Conerly Trophy And To Commend His Stellar Football Career.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC508/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0508.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":1045817,"bill_number":"HB333","title":"Pre-election day voting; authorize for 20 days before an election.","description":"An Act To Create 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, 23-15-309, 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, 23-15-511, 23-15-515, 23-15-531.6, 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, 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB333/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0333.xml","sponsor":"Edward Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1045819,"bill_number":"HB321","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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-13","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB321/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0321.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1045823,"bill_number":"HB319","title":"National board certified school nurses; remove cap on number of eligible for annual salary supplement.","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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB319/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0319.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1045825,"bill_number":"SB2036","title":"Possession of precursor chemicals; allow conviction to be expunged.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Conviction For Possession Of Precursor Chemicals May Be Expunged; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2036/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2036.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1045826,"bill_number":"HC5","title":"Constitution; amend to move general state elections.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing Amendments To Sections 34, 35, 116, 133, 134, 135, 168, 171, 173 And 174, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Provide That The State Officers Elected At The Election Held On The First Tuesday After The First Monday In November 2023 Shall Hold Office For Only Three Years In Order To Move State And County General Elections To The Same Time As Congressional Elections, Starting With The 2026 Election.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC5/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0005.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1045830,"bill_number":"HB328","title":"Homestead exemption; increase for persons 70 years of age or older.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-33-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Amount Of Homestead Exemption From Ad Valorem Taxes For Persons Who Are Seventy Years Of Age Or Older; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB328/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0328.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":1045834,"bill_number":"HC4","title":"Lyme Disease Awareness Month; declare the month of May 2018 as.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Declaring The Month Of May 2018 As \"lyme Disease Awareness Month.\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC4/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0004.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":1045836,"bill_number":"SB2068","title":"Concealed-carry license; 18-year-old with instructor certification qualifies for enhanced.","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2068/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2068.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1045839,"bill_number":"HB327","title":"State and county general elections; move to same time and years as congressional elections.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 23-15-191, 23-15-193, 23-15-299, 23-15-881, 5-3-55, 7-5-1, 9-11-2, 19-3-1, 19-25-1, 65-1-5 And 77-1-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The State Officers Elected At The Election Held On The First Tuesday After The First Monday In November 2023 Shall Hold Office For Only Three Years In Order To Move State And County General Elections To The Same Time As Congressional Elections, Starting With The 2026 Election; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-153, 23-15-213, 23-15-833, 23-15-963 And 37-3-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB327/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0327.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1045840,"bill_number":"HB318","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB318/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0318.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":1045842,"bill_number":"SB2060","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2060/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2060.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1045849,"bill_number":"SB2040","title":"Institutions of higher learning/community colleges; require the award of educational credits for military training or service.","description":"An Act To Require The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning And The Mississippi Community College Board To Adopt Policies Requiring The Award Of Educational Credits For Courses That Are Part Of A Student's Military Training Or Service; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2040/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2040.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":1045851,"bill_number":"HB345","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB345/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0345.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1045852,"bill_number":"SB2059","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2059/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2059.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1045854,"bill_number":"SB2052","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 Of 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2052/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2052.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1045858,"bill_number":"HC8","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC8/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0008.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1045860,"bill_number":"SB2048","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2048/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2048.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":1045865,"bill_number":"HB330","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB330/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0330.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":1045866,"bill_number":"HB348","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB348/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0348.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1045868,"bill_number":"SC507","title":"Congratulate Kossuth High School Boys and Girls Bowling Teams for sweeping the State Championships.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Both The Kossuth High School Boys And Girls Bowling Teams And Coach Michael Lee For Sweeping The State Class 1 State Championships For 2017.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC507/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0507.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":1045872,"bill_number":"HB340","title":"\"Mississippi Universal Prekindergarten Program Act of 2018\"; enact.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Universal Prekindergarten Program Act Of 2018\"; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB340/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0340.xml","sponsor":"Edward Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1045875,"bill_number":"HC9","title":"Joint Session; call to hear the State of the State address of the 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":"2018-01-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-01-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC9/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0009.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1045876,"bill_number":"HB332","title":"Medicaid; provide option for reimbursement of outpatient services at certain rural hospitals based on 101% of Medicare rate.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Rural Hospitals That Have Fifty Or Fewer Licensed Beds Shall Be Given The Option To Be Reimbursed Under Medicaid For Outpatient Hospital Services Based On 101% Of The Medicare Rate For Those Services Instead Of Using The Ambulatory Payment Classification (apc) Methodology; To Provide That Outpatient Hospital Services Provided By Those Rural Hospitals Shall Not Be Subject To The Five Percent Reduction In The Provider Reimbursement Rate Applicable To Certain Other Services Provided Under This Section; To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On This Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB332/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0332.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":1045878,"bill_number":"HB334","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB334/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0334.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1045883,"bill_number":"HC2","title":"Glen Collins; commend contributions to community made by MSU SEC Football legend 2013.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending Mr. Glen Collins On His Many Accomplishments On And Off The Football Field And His Recognition As A Southeastern Conference Football Legend In 2013 For His Exceptional College Football Career At Mississippi State University From 1978 To 1981.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC2/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0002.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":1045885,"bill_number":"HB343","title":"Circuit and county courts; authorize to obtain certain mental health records for bond/sentencing hearings.","description":"An Act To Authorize Circuit And County Courts To Utilize The Mental Health Records Of A Defendant For Bond And Sentencing Hearings; To Define The Term \"mental Health Records\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB343/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0343.xml","sponsor":"Edward Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1045888,"bill_number":"SB2064","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2064/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2064.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1045889,"bill_number":"SB2067","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2067/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2067.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1045891,"bill_number":"SB2042","title":"State Board of Education; transfer powers and responsibilities to the Governor.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-1-1 Through 37-1-13 And 37-3-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Transfer The Power And Responsibilities Of The State Board Of Education To The Office Of The Governor Effective January 1, 2019; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2042/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2042.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1045893,"bill_number":"HB346","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB346/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0346.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1045898,"bill_number":"SB2058","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2058/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2058.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1045899,"bill_number":"HB342","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 Agency To Provide An Individual Who Reasonably Appears To Exhibit Behavioral Or Mental Health Issues A Mental Health Evaluation Within 24 Hours Of The Individual's Arrest; 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 (cit) Training; To Require The Board On Law Enforcement Officer Standards And Training To Promulgate Rules Relating To Cit Training; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB342/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0342.xml","sponsor":"Edward Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1045900,"bill_number":"HB349","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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB349/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0349.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1045904,"bill_number":"HB353","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB353/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0353.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1045906,"bill_number":"HB320","title":"Education Enhancement Fund; delete requirement to deposit certain sum from into Working Cash-Stabilization Reserve Fund.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-61-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Requirement To Deposit Into The Working Cash-stabilization Reserve Fund A Certain Sum From The Money Remaining In The Education Enhancement Fund After Funds Are Distributed For Educational Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB320/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0320.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1046345,"bill_number":"SB2078","title":"Sanitation vehicle; prohibit passing when stopped for loading.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Passing A Sanitation Vehicle That Is Stopped For Loading, And To Make Exception For Certain Traffic On A Divided Highway; To Amend Sections 63-3-809 And 63-7-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2078/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2078.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":1046352,"bill_number":"SC512","title":"Congratulate Taylor Machine Works on its 90th Anniversary and for representing Mississippi at \"Made in America Week.\"","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Congratulating Taylor Machine Works In Louisville, Mississippi, On The Occasion Of Its 90th Anniversary Celebration And For Representing Our State At President Donald Trump's \"made In America Week\" And Governor Phil Bryant's \"made In Mississippi Week.\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC512/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0512.xml","sponsor":"Jennifer Branning"},
{"bill_id":1046359,"bill_number":"SB2090","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 Two-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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2090/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2090.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1046367,"bill_number":"SB2079","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2079/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2079.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":1046374,"bill_number":"SB2080","title":"Ad valorem tax on inventory tax; phase in exemption for certain small businesses.","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2080/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2080.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":1046380,"bill_number":"SB2083","title":"Civics portion of Naturalization Test; require passing score for high school graduates and GED applicants.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-16-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require High School Graduates Or Ged Applicants To Pass At Least 60% Of The Civics Portion Of The Naturalization Test Used By The Immigration Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2083/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2083.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":1046392,"bill_number":"SB2093","title":"Education enhancement funds for classroom supplies; authorize for federally funded teachers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-61-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2093/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2093.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1046404,"bill_number":"SB2075","title":"Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services; change statutory references.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 1-1-11, 7-9-41, 7-9-43, 11-46-1, 11-46-8, 25-65-5, 25-65-7, 37-23-69, 37-23-77, 37-106-69, 37-115-43, 41-3-18, 41-7-173, 41-21-67, 41-67-12, 41-87-5, 43-1-11, 43-1-12, 43-1-63, 43-14-1, 43-14-5, 43-15-3, 43-15-5, 43-15-6, 43-15-7, 43-15-11, 43-15-15, 43-15-17, 43-15-19, 43-15-21, 43-15-23, 43-15-51, 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, 43-15-201, 43-15-203, 43-15-207, 43-16-3, 43-16-21, 43-18-3, 43-18-5, 43-20-8, 43-21-105, 43-21-303, 43-21-315, 43-21-351, 43-21-353, 43-21-354, 43-21-357, 43-21-405, 43-21-603, 43-21-613, 43-27-101, 43-27-103, 43-27-109, 43-27-113, 43-27-115, 43-27-117, 57-39-43, 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, 93-21-311, 93-31-3, 97-3-54.1, 97-5-24, 97-5-39, 97-5-51 And 97-29-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Statutory References To The Mississippi Department Of Human Services To The Mississippi Department Of Child Protection Services In Conformity To Existing Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2075/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2075.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1046411,"bill_number":"SB2089","title":"Elections; Legislature has exclusive jurisdiction over primary contests when regular session following the election convenes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-955, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Regardless Of Court Proceedings Otherwise Authorized By Law, Once A Regular Session Of The Legislature That Follows A Regular General Election For Members Of The Legislature Convenes, Each House Of The Mississippi State Legislature Shall Have Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Primary Election Contests That Involve A Seat In Its House; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2089/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2089.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1046418,"bill_number":"SB2094","title":"Health insurance coverage for mental illness; add coverage parity reporting requirements.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-9-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Certain Terminology For Health Insurance Policy Coverage For Mental Illness; To Amend Section 83-9-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Health Insurance Issuer Reporting Requirements About Mental Illness Coverage Parity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2094/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2094.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1046424,"bill_number":"SB2082","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2082/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2082.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":1046431,"bill_number":"SC515","title":"Recognize Glendora Producer Mike Sturdivant III for \"Mississippi 2017 Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Ag Expo Farmer of the Year\" Award.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Joining The Mississippi Delta Agriculture Community In Honoring Glendora Producer Mike Sturdivant Iii Upon His Receipt Of \"mississippi's 2017 Swisher Sweets/sunbelt Ag Expo Farmer Of The Year\" Award.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC515/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0515.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":1046438,"bill_number":"SB2076","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 Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2076/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2076.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1046450,"bill_number":"SB2077","title":"State Superintendent of Education; provide limitation on salary.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-3-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Statutory Limitation On The Salary Of The State Superintendent Of Public Education; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2077/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2077.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1046456,"bill_number":"SB2088","title":"State Employees Health Insurance Plan; allow local school board members to purchase coverage.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-15-3, 25-15-15 And 25-15-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Active Local School Board Members To Participate In The Health Insurance Program Of The State And School Employees Life And Health Insurance Plan; To Provide That The State Shall Not Share In The Cost Of Health Insurance For The School Board Members; To Provide That The Participating School Board Member Shall Pay One Hundred Percent Of The Cost Of Health Insurance Coverage Under The Plan; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2088/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2088.xml","sponsor":"J.P. Wilemon"},
{"bill_id":1046464,"bill_number":"SB2098","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2098/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2098.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1046472,"bill_number":"SB2096","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2096/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2096.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1046484,"bill_number":"SB2095","title":"Health insurance coverage for autism therapy services; remove age limitation.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-9-26, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Age Limitation On The Requirement That Health Insurance Policies Provide Coverage For Autism-related Treatment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2095/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2095.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1046496,"bill_number":"SB2097","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2097/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2097.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1046503,"bill_number":"SB2092","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2092/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2092.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1046528,"bill_number":"SB2091","title":"Emergency Medical Technicians; authorize to transport police dogs injured in the line of duty.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-59-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize An Emergency Medical Technician Or Other Emergency Personnel To Transport A Police Dog Injured In The Line Of Duty To A Veterinary Clinic Or Hospital Emergency Department; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2091/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2091.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1046542,"bill_number":"SB2084","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2084/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2084.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":1046549,"bill_number":"SB2102","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2102/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2102.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1046557,"bill_number":"SB2087","title":"Military-trained individuals or spouses occupational licensing law; remove exemption to make applicable to the practice of law.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-50-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Attorney Occupation Exemption From The Law Which Provides For The Issuance Of A License, Certificate Or Registration By An Occupational Licensing Board To A Military-trained Individual Or Spouse In Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2087/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2087.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":1046562,"bill_number":"SC514","title":"Commend MDWFP Team Wildlife for top honors in the 2017 LawFit Challenge.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Participants In The Lawfit Challenge From The Mississippi Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks (team Wildlife) For Taking Top Honors And Setting New Records In The 16th Annual Lawfit Challenge Held In Pearl, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC514/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0514.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":1046569,"bill_number":"SB2086","title":"Immigration workforce violations; employers using temporary workers held accountable.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 71-11-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Hold Accountable Any Employers Using Temporary Workers In Order To Skirt Immigration Laws; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2086/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2086.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1046575,"bill_number":"SB2103","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2103/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2103.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1046583,"bill_number":"SB2081","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2081/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2081.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":1046590,"bill_number":"SC513","title":"Commend service of LTJG Wallace Eugene Burch of Horn Lake, Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commending The Service Of Lieutenant Junior Grade Wallace Eugene Burch, 25, Of Horn Lake, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC513/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0513.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":1046595,"bill_number":"SB2085","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, To Provide Criminal Penalties For Violating The Requirements Of This Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2085/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2085.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":1046602,"bill_number":"HB360","title":"Contracts; prohibit dividing of to avoid certain competitive purchasing procedures.","description":"An Act To Prohibit An Agency Or Governing Authority From Dividing A Contract Into Separate Contracts In Order To Avoid Competitive Purchasing Procedures; To Bring Forward Sections 31-7-55 And 31-7-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide The Penalties For Violating Certain Purchasing Procedures, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB360/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0360.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":1046608,"bill_number":"SB2106","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2106/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2106.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1046612,"bill_number":"HB362","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 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB362/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0362.xml","sponsor":"Abe Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1046617,"bill_number":"SB2109","title":"Manufactured or mobile home; provide for legal registration as real or personal property.","description":"An Act 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; 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 63-21-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Manufactured Homes Or Mobile Homes Whose Title Has Been Permanently Retired From Registration; To Amend Section 63-21-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That No Certificate Of Title Should Be Issued When An Affidavit Of Affixation Is Of Record; To Amend Section 63-21-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Revenue To Maintain Certain Records; To Amend Section 63-21-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That No Certificate Of Title Should Be Issued When An Affidavit Of Affixation Is Of Record; 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 The Chancery Clerk; To Require Certain Information To Accompany The Affidavit Of Affixation; To Require The Owner Or Lienholder 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; And For Related Purposes; To Amend Section 63-21-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That No Certificate Of Title Should Be Issued When An Affidavit Of Affixation Is Of Record; To Amend Section 63-21-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify When A Pmsi Is Perfected; To Amend Section 63-21-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Continuation Of A Lien In Certain Circumstances; To Amend Section 63-21-64, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add A Fee For Application With The Department Of Revenue; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2109/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2109.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1046621,"bill_number":"SB2105","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2105/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2105.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1046626,"bill_number":"HB386","title":"Law enforcement dogs; authorize EMTs to transport if injured in the line of duty.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 21-21-5 And 21-21-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term Law Enforcement Dog And To Authorize Emergency Medical Technicians To Transport Law Enforcement Dogs Injured In The Line Of Duty To A Veterinary Clinic Or Similar Facility; To Bring Forward Section 41-59-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB386/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0386.xml","sponsor":"Jay Hughes"},
{"bill_id":1046629,"bill_number":"HB366","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Mound Bayou with improvements to 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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB366/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0366.xml","sponsor":"Abe Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1046635,"bill_number":"HB380","title":"Municipalities; authorize to enter into interlocal agreement with rural water association regarding sewer services.","description":"An Act To Authorize A Municipality To Enter Into An Interlocal Agreement With A Rural Water Association Operating Within The Corporate Limits Of The Municipality That Requires The Association To Terminate The Water Service Of Customers Who Are Delinquent In The Payment Of Charges For Sewer Services Provided By The Municipality; To Amend Section 21-27-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB380/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0380.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":1046639,"bill_number":"SB2101","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2101/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2101.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1046644,"bill_number":"HB370","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB370/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0370.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":1046648,"bill_number":"HB379","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 Loan 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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB379/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0379.xml","sponsor":"Abe Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1046652,"bill_number":"SR2","title":"Commend Ole Miss Golf Standout Braden Thornberry for representing the United States in the 2017 Walker Cup Matches.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Ole Miss Golf Team Standout Braden Thornberry For Winning The University's First-ever 2017 Men's Ncaa Individual Golf National Championship And For Representing The United States Leading The Usa To Victory In The 2017 Walker Cup Matches.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR2/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SR/SR0002.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1046656,"bill_number":"SC516","title":"Recognize Pole Vault Star Sam Kendricks for winning the Gold Medal at the 2017 IAAF World Championships in London.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Congratulating Former Oxford High School And University Of Mississippi Pole Vault Standout Sam Kendricks For Winning A Gold Medal At The 2017 Iaaf World Championships In London, England.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC516/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0516.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1046661,"bill_number":"HB372","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB372/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0372.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":1046666,"bill_number":"HB368","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB368/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0368.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":1046672,"bill_number":"SC518","title":"Honoring Mississippi Actor Morgan Freeman for receiving the SAG Life Achievement Award at 2018 Screen Actors Guild Ceremony.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Honoring Internationally Acclaimed Mississippi Actor Morgan Freeman Upon His Receipt Of The Sag Life Achievement Award At The 2018 Screen Actors Guild Awards Ceremony And Thanking Him For His Humanitarian And Civic Contributions To The State Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC518/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0518.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1046676,"bill_number":"HB364","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB364/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0364.xml","sponsor":"Abe Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1046680,"bill_number":"HB363","title":"Appropriation; Cleveland School District for constructing and equipping a new school.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Cleveland School District To Assist The District In Paying Costs Associated With Constructing, Furnishing And Equipping Of A New School And Related Facilities As Well As New Athletic Facilities For The School For The Fiscal Year 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB363/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0363.xml","sponsor":"Abe Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1046684,"bill_number":"HB367","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 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB367/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0367.xml","sponsor":"Abe Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1046690,"bill_number":"SB2099","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2099/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2099.xml","sponsor":"Billy Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1046695,"bill_number":"SB2107","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, 2018, 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2107/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2107.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1046700,"bill_number":"HB375","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist the 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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB375/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0375.xml","sponsor":"Abe Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1046703,"bill_number":"HB378","title":"Appropriation; MDA for revolving loan program for rural counties and municipalities to improve infrastructure.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Development Authority To Establish And Administer A Revolving Loan Program To Make Loans To Rural Counties And Rural Municipalities For The Purpose Of Assisting The Counties And Municipalities In Paying Costs Associated With Emergency Repair, Maintenance, Construction, Reconstruction, Upgrades Of And Improvements To Infrastructure And Infrastructure Related Projects For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB378/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0378.xml","sponsor":"Abe Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1046708,"bill_number":"HB369","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB369/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0369.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":1046714,"bill_number":"SB2108","title":"Alcoholic beverages; authorize Meridian to establish 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 Meridian Under The Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of Certain Municipalities And Counties To Establish Leisure And Recreation Districts Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2108/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2108.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1046718,"bill_number":"HB365","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 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB365/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0365.xml","sponsor":"Abe Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1046723,"bill_number":"HB383","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB383/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0383.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":1046726,"bill_number":"HB377","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB377/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0377.xml","sponsor":"Abe Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1046732,"bill_number":"HB371","title":"State holidays; designate the third Monday of January as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday and designate the fourth Monday of January as Robert E. Lee's birthday.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate The Third Monday In January As Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday; To Designate The Fourth Monday In January As Robert E. Lee's Birthday; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB371/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0371.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":1046736,"bill_number":"SB2104","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2104/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2104.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1046742,"bill_number":"HB382","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB382/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0382.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":1046746,"bill_number":"HB361","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for establishing Business Impact Center at Alcorn State University site in Mound Bayou.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Establishing A Business Impact Center At The Alcorn State University Extension/research Farm And Technology Transfer Center In Mound Bayou, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB361/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0361.xml","sponsor":"Abe Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1046749,"bill_number":"HB381","title":"Bonds; authorize 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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB381/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0381.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":1046753,"bill_number":"HB374","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB374/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0374.xml","sponsor":"Abe Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1046758,"bill_number":"SB2100","title":"Third Circuit Court 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 Court District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2100/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2100.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1046761,"bill_number":"HB384","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB384/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0384.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":1046766,"bill_number":"SC517","title":"Declaring that pornography is a public health hazard and recognizing the need for education and research.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Declaring The Legislative Policy That Pornography Is A Public Health Hazard And Recognizing The Need For Education, Prevention And Research.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC517/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0517.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":1046771,"bill_number":"HB373","title":"House Rule 11A; amend to authorize personal staff for each member of the House.","description":"An Act To Amend House Rule 11a Of The 2016-2020 Rules Of The House Of Representatives, To Authorize No More Than Two Personal Staff Employees For Each Member Of The House; To Require Management To Authorize A Certain Amount Each Year To Each Member For Compensation Of Such Staff; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB373/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0373.xml","sponsor":"Abe Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1046776,"bill_number":"HB376","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 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB376/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0376.xml","sponsor":"Abe Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1046780,"bill_number":"HB385","title":"Civil Legal Assistance Fund; specify 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, Which Specify Chancery And Circuit Court Fees And Fees For Certain Specialized Motor Vehicle License Tags, For The Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB385/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0385.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":1046784,"bill_number":"SC519","title":"Recognize Southern Mississippi Alum Tori Bowie for spectacular win of two Gold Medals in the 2017 IAAF World Championships in London.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing Former University Of Southern Mississippi Track-and-field Standout And Sandhill Native Tori Bowie For Winning Two Gold Medals In The 2017 Iaaf World Championships In London, England.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC519/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0519.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1046862,"bill_number":"HB392","title":"Municipalities; authorize to elect 5 aldermen if population is 10,000 or more and certain conditions are met.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Municipality With A Population Of 10,000 Or More, During A Certain Time Period, To Elect Five Aldermen Rather Than Seven Aldermen; To Require That The Governing Authorities Of The Municipality To Adopt A Resolution Declaring Their Intention To Increase The Number Of Aldermen And Publish The Resolution In A Newspaper Published In The Municipality; To Provide That If 10% Or 1,500, Whichever Is Less, Of The Qualified Electors Of The Municipality File A Petition Protesting The Increase In The Number Of Aldermen, The Governing Authorities Shall Call An Election Regarding Such Increase; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB392/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0392.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":1046865,"bill_number":"HB409","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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB409/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0409.xml","sponsor":"Jay Hughes"},
{"bill_id":1046869,"bill_number":"HB426","title":"No Gag Rule on Pharmacists Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"no Gag Rule On Pharmacists Act\"; To State Legislative Findings And Declarations; To Define Certain Terms; To Prohibit Health Insurers And Pharmacy Benefits Managers From Requiring Contracts With Pharmacists To Include Provisions That Penalize Pharmacists For Disclosing Prescription Drug Cost Information, Including The Availability Of More Affordable Alternative Medications, To Customers; To Require The Commissioner Of Insurance To Enforce The Act And Upon Request, To Cause Insurance Contracts To Be Audited; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB426/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0426.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":1046872,"bill_number":"HB420","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB420/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0420.xml","sponsor":"Ken Morgan"},
{"bill_id":1046876,"bill_number":"HB389","title":"Appropriation; Hinds County to fund county Community-Based Placement for At-Risk Children Pilot Program.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Hinds County For The Purpose Of Providing Funding For The County Community-based Placement For At-risk Children Pilot Program For The Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB389/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0389.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1046879,"bill_number":"HB401","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB401/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0401.xml","sponsor":"Abe Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1046884,"bill_number":"HB432","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB432/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0432.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":1046888,"bill_number":"HB429","title":"Salaries of statewide elected officials; increase.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 5-1-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Salaries Of The Lieutenant Governor And The Speaker Of The House Of Representatives Beginning On January 1, 2020; To Amend Section 25-3-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Salaries Of The Governor, Attorney General, Secretary Of State, Commissioner Of Insurance, State Treasurer, State Auditor Of Public Accounts, Commissioner Of Agriculture And Commerce, Transportation Commissioners And Public Service Commissioners Beginning On January 1, 2020; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB429/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0429.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":1046891,"bill_number":"HB423","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":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB423/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0423.xml","sponsor":"Ken Morgan"},
{"bill_id":1046896,"bill_number":"HB427","title":"Smart State Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"smart State Act\"; To Establish A Grant Program To Be Administered By The Mississippi Development Authority For The Purpose Of Making Grants To Municipalities To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Using Technology To Improve Law Enforcement And Other Forms Of Public Safety Services, Traffic Control And Systems, Transportation Systems, Transportation Infrastructure, And Other Infrastructure; To Authorize The Issuance Of $50,000,000.00 Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For Such Grant Program; To Establish A Grant Program To Be Administered By The State Department Of Health For The Purpose Of Making Grants To Certain Health Care Entities To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Using Technology To Improve The Availability Of Health Care Services Throughout The State; To Authorize The Issuance Of $30,000,000.00 Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For Such Grant Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB427/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0427.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":1046900,"bill_number":"HB434","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 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB434/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0434.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":1046904,"bill_number":"HB400","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 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB400/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0400.xml","sponsor":"Abe Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1046907,"bill_number":"HB430","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB430/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0430.xml","sponsor":"Willie Perkins"},
{"bill_id":1046911,"bill_number":"HB397","title":"Secretary of State; prohibit from requiring social security number on application for voter ID card.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Secretary Of State From Requiring A Person Applying For A Mississippi Voter Identification Card That Include His Or Her Social Security Number, Or Any Part Of His Or Her Social Security Number, On The Application; To Provide That The Mississippi Voter Identification Card Shall Not Include The Voter's Social Security Number, Or Any Part Of His Or Her Social Security Number; To Bring Forward Section 23-15-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Process To Register To Vote By Mail, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 23-15-563, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Voter Identification Requirement, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB397/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0397.xml","sponsor":"Jay Hughes"},
{"bill_id":1046916,"bill_number":"HB398","title":"Certified nurse practitioners; no physician supervision required for certain with over 3,600 hours of clinical practice.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-25-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Certain 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; To Amend Section 73-15-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB398/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0398.xml","sponsor":"Jay Hughes"},
{"bill_id":1046921,"bill_number":"HB407","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB407/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0407.xml","sponsor":"Nolan Mettetal"},
{"bill_id":1046923,"bill_number":"HB415","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB415/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0415.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":1046927,"bill_number":"HB425","title":"MS Windstorm Underwriting Association; provide nonadmitted policy fee shall be deposited in State General Fund.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-34-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Monies Derived From The Nonadmitted Policy Fee Shall Be Deposited In The State General Fund; To Extend The Repealer On The Section Of Law Providing For The Nonadmitted Policy Fee; To Bring Forward Sections 83-34-1 Through 83-34-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Mississippi Windstorm Underwriting Association Laws, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB425/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0425.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":1046932,"bill_number":"HB417","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB417/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0417.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":1046936,"bill_number":"HB421","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB421/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0421.xml","sponsor":"Ken Morgan"},
{"bill_id":1046940,"bill_number":"HB410","title":"Sixteenth section and lieu lands; revise authority of local school boards to construct new roads or improve existing roads for access to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 29-3-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Authority Of Local School Boards To Construct Or Make Modifying Improvements To Existing Roads On Sixteenth Section Land Or Lieu Land For The Purpose Of Providing Access To Such Land Or Granting An Easement For The Installation Of Utilities; To Bring Forward Sections 29-3-133, 29-3-135 And 29-3-155, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB410/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0410.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":1046944,"bill_number":"HB414","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB414/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0414.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":1046948,"bill_number":"HB416","title":"Municipal petition signatures; revise procedure in which they are obtained.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-33-307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Procedure For Filing A Written Protest Against The Issuance Of Bonds By The Governing Authority Of A Municipality; To Provide The Form Of The Written Protest Petition; To Require The Municipal Clerk To Verify The Name Of Each Qualified Elector Signing The Petition; To Create A New Section Of Law That Prohibits A Person Who Circulates A Written Protest Petition From Soliciting Signatures In Exchange For Consideration, Within A Certain Distance From A Polling Place, Or By Intentionally Misleading A Qualified Elector About The Substance Of The Petition; To Amend Section 21-23-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB416/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0416.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":1046952,"bill_number":"HB411","title":"End-of-course subject area tests; discontinue and require minimum score on the ACT for graduation.","description":"An Act To Require The Discontinuation Of End-of-course Subject Area Testing In Public High Schools; To Require All High School Students To Take The Act Test And To Achieve A Minimum Score Established By The State Board Of Education As A Condition For Graduation; To Amend Sections 37-16-7, 37-3-49, 37-15-38, 37-16-17 And 37-35-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB411/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0411.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":1046956,"bill_number":"HB408","title":"Legislature; allow retired teachers to receive a retirement allowance while serving as a member of.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 25-11-126, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Persons Who Are Receiving A Retirement Allowance From The Public Employees' Retirement System, Who Were Employed As Public Schoolteachers At The Time Of Their Retirement And Who Are Elected As A Member Of The Legislature After Retirement, May Continue Receiving A Retirement Allowance From The System While Serving As A Member Of The Legislature In Addition To Receiving The Regular Compensation For Members Of The Legislature; To Provide That Those Persons Shall Not Be Active Members Of The Retirement System And Shall Not Receive Any Creditable Service For The Period During Which They Receive A Retirement Allowance While Serving As A Member Of The Legislature; To Amend Sections 25-11-105 And 25-11-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB408/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0408.xml","sponsor":"Jay Hughes"},
{"bill_id":1046961,"bill_number":"HB405","title":"\"Mississippi Career-Tech Scholars Program\"; establish to provide free tuition at community and junior colleges.","description":"An Act To Establish The \"mississippi Career-tech Scholars Program\" For The Purpose Of Establishing Last Minute Scholarships And Financial Assistance For Eligible Students Who Enroll In Certain Career And Technical Education Programs At Public Community And Junior Colleges, Which Such Programs Are Identified Through Sector Analysis To Meet State Workforce Demands; To Prescribe The Criteria That Qualifies A Student For Eligibility To Participate In The Program; To Provide That The Benefits Of The Program Are Nontransferrable, And Are Specific To The Public Community Or Junior College Of Initial Enrollment; To Provide That A Student Is No Longer Eligible For The Program Once The Student Earns An Associate Of Applied Science Degree From A Public Community Or Junior College; To Require The Mississippi Community College Board, With Assistance From The Postsecondary Financial Assistance Board, To Provide An Annual Evaluation Report To The Legislature By September 1 Of Each Year, To Include Number Of Participants, Program Costs And Approved Career-tech Programs; To Require The Mississippi Development Authority (mda), In Collaboration With The Mississippi Community College Board And The Mississippi Association Of Community And Junior Colleges, To Select Sector Strategies And Eligible Career-tech Programs; To Require The State Longitudinal Data System To Provide The Information Used To Identify Occupational Sectors Where The Most Opportunities And Workforce Needs Exist; To Require Mda To Promote Economic Opportunities In Eligible Occupations; To Require The State Workforce Investment Board To Coordinate Workforce Activities That Provide The Necessary Additional Support Services To Assist Participants In Succeeding In The Program And In The Labor Market; To Require Each Public And Junior College To Have A Minimum Of One Career-tech Program Approved For Participation In The Program, Which Is Consistent With Sectors Identified By The Four Workforce Development Districts In The State; To Require The Occupational Sectors And Career-tech Programs To Be Reviewed Every Two Years By Mda Amd The Mississippi Community College Board; To Provide That The Program Shall Be Administered By The Mississippi Community College Board And The Mississippi Association Of Community And Junior Colleges; To Provide That No General Funds Appropriated And Expended For The Purpose Of The Program Shall Be Used To Replace Any Other Federal, State, Local Or Institutional Funds; To Provide That The Establishment And Administration Of The Program Is Contingent Upon Legislation Appropriations For Such Purposes; To Provide That The Appropriation For The Program Shall Be Made To The State Financial Aid Office Of The Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board And Shall Be In Addition To The Annual Appropriation Received By Each Community And Junior College; To Provide That Any Unfunded Tuition Shall Be The Responsibility Of The Student; To Provide That Any Unxepended Funds Of The Amounts Appropriated Shall Not Lapse Into The General Fund At The End Of The Fiscal Year, But May Be Carried Forward To The Succeeding Fiscal Year; To Provide Priority To Military Personnel If Program Enrollment Reaches Capacity; To Bring Forward Sections 37-103-7 And 37-103-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2018-03-26","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2018-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB405/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0405.xml","sponsor":"Nolan Mettetal"},
{"bill_id":1046967,"bill_number":"HB418","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB418/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0418.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":1046972,"bill_number":"HB387","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-26","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB387/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0387.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":1046974,"bill_number":"HB390","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB390/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0390.xml","sponsor":"Joel Bomgar"},
{"bill_id":1046979,"bill_number":"HB419","title":"Mental health courts; authorize to be established throughout the state.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 9-27-1 Through 9-27-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Rivers Mcgraw Mental Health Diversion Pilot Program Act To Be The Rivers Mcgraw Mental Health Court Act And Allow Mental Health Courts To Be Established Throughout The State; To Create New Section 9-27-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, 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 Create New Section 9-27-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, 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; To Repeal Section 9-27-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes Certain Circuit Court Districts To Establish Mental Health Diversion Pilot Programs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB419/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0419.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":1046983,"bill_number":"HB404","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB404/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0404.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":1046987,"bill_number":"SC520","title":"Commend and congratulate Noxubee County High School \"Tigers\" Football Team for winning their fifth MHSAA Class 4A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Noxubee County High School \"tigers\" Football Team And Coach Tyrone Shorter For Winning Their Fifth Mhsaa Class 4a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC520/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0520.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":1046991,"bill_number":"HB395","title":"Education Enhancement Fund; require percentage appropriated for classroom supply funds to be fully allocated.","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB395/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0395.xml","sponsor":"Jay Hughes"},
{"bill_id":1046994,"bill_number":"HB399","title":"Bonds; authorize to assist 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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB399/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0399.xml","sponsor":"Abe Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1046999,"bill_number":"HB403","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB403/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0403.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":1047005,"bill_number":"HB412","title":"Daylight Saving Time; require Mississippi to observe year-round.","description":"An Act To Require The State Of Mississippi To Observe Daylight Saving Time Year-round; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB412/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0412.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":1047008,"bill_number":"HB431","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB431/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0431.xml","sponsor":"Willie Perkins"},
{"bill_id":1047012,"bill_number":"HB391","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB391/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0391.xml","sponsor":"Joel Bomgar"},
{"bill_id":1047016,"bill_number":"HB393","title":"State Inland Port Authority; revise the powers and duties of.","description":"An Act To Revise The Powers And Duties Of The State Inland Port Authority; To Amend Section 59-17-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Word \"board\" As Used In The Chapter Shall Mean The Mississippi Development Authority; To Amend Section 59-17-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State Inland Port Authority To Borrow Money And To Enter Into A Joint Agreement With A County Or Municipality To Issue Revenue Bonds, And To Provide That All Leases Executed By The Authority May Be Exempt From Ad Valorem Taxes If So Stipulated In The Lease; To Amend Section 59-17-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Previous Section; To Amend Section 59-17-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board To Give Preference In Employment Where Practical To Residents Of The State Of Mississippi And To Qualified Residents Of The City And County In Which The Port Or Harbor Is Located; To Amend Section 59-17-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Purchasing Powers Of The Authority; To Amend Section 59-17-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Purpose For Which Bond Proceeds May Be Used; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB393/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0393.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1047020,"bill_number":"HB396","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB396/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0396.xml","sponsor":"Jay Hughes"},
{"bill_id":1047023,"bill_number":"HB433","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB433/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0433.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":1047027,"bill_number":"HB424","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 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB424/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0424.xml","sponsor":"Ken Morgan"},
{"bill_id":1047032,"bill_number":"HB388","title":"Community-Based Placement for At-Risk Children Pilot Program; revise age of children who may be eligible for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 5, Chapter 420, Laws Of 2017, To Increase The Maximum Age From 14 Years Of Age To 18 Years Of Age For Children Who May Be Eligible For Placement, By A Youth Court, In A Community-based Placement For At-risk Children Pilot Program In Certain Counties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB388/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0388.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1047036,"bill_number":"HB402","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB402/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0402.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":1047039,"bill_number":"HC11","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 Laws, And To Authorize The Enactment Of Local And Private Laws, Which Authorize And Prescribe 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC11/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0011.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":1047043,"bill_number":"HB428","title":"English language learners; require SDE to grant waivers of accountability for certain school districts with total enrollment comprised of 25% or more.","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 The 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, As Defined By Federal Law; To Require The Commission To 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 2018-2019 Scholastic Year By Discounting The Number Of English Language Learners Enrolled Therein For Four Years; To Amend Sections 37-3-46, 37-3-49, 37-3-53, 37-16-3, 37-16-5, 37-16-7, 37-18-7, 37-20-5, 37-28-15, 37-28-29, 37-28-45, 37-177-11, 37-177-17 And 37-179-3, Which Include Provisions Relating To Accreditation, Accountability And Performance Assessments, Guidelines And Requirements, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB428/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0428.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":1047047,"bill_number":"HB422","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB422/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0422.xml","sponsor":"Ken Morgan"},
{"bill_id":1047052,"bill_number":"HB394","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 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB394/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0394.xml","sponsor":"Jay Hughes"},
{"bill_id":1047056,"bill_number":"HB406","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB406/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0406.xml","sponsor":"Nolan Mettetal"},
{"bill_id":1047059,"bill_number":"HC10","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC10/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0010.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":1047063,"bill_number":"HB413","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":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB413/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0413.xml","sponsor":"Dana Criswell"},
{"bill_id":1047071,"bill_number":"HB458","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB458/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0458.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047082,"bill_number":"HB460","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, 2018; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB460/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0460.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047093,"bill_number":"HB436","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB436/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0436.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047103,"bill_number":"HB455","title":"Vision 2020: An Education Blueprint for the State of Mississippi; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As \"vision 2020: An Education Blueprint For The State Of Mississippi\"; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB455/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0455.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047115,"bill_number":"HB437","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB437/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0437.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047126,"bill_number":"HB446","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, 2020; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB446/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0446.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047137,"bill_number":"HB439","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB439/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0439.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047148,"bill_number":"HB451","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB451/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0451.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047160,"bill_number":"HB447","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB447/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0447.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047171,"bill_number":"HB442","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB442/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0442.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047182,"bill_number":"HB450","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB450/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0450.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047194,"bill_number":"HB463","title":"Food, toiletry items and undergarments sent to inmates; prohibit ban of by 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, Toiletry Items Or Undergarments Have Been Subjected To A Search; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB463/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0463.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047203,"bill_number":"HB444","title":"Districts under transformation status; prescribe guidelines for administration and governance for 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB444/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0444.xml","sponsor":"Willie Perkins"},
{"bill_id":1047212,"bill_number":"HB449","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB449/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0449.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047223,"bill_number":"HB443","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB443/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0443.xml","sponsor":"Willie Perkins"},
{"bill_id":1047235,"bill_number":"HB448","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB448/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0448.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047246,"bill_number":"HB435","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB435/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0435.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047254,"bill_number":"HB464","title":"Universities and colleges; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB464/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0464.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047265,"bill_number":"HB462","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB462/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0462.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047273,"bill_number":"HB457","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB457/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0457.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047285,"bill_number":"HB440","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB440/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0440.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047295,"bill_number":"HB438","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB438/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0438.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047305,"bill_number":"HB445","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB445/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0445.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047317,"bill_number":"HB452","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB452/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0452.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047328,"bill_number":"HB441","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB441/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0441.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047339,"bill_number":"HB453","title":"School districts; prohibit from paying certain monies to MHSAA or like associations 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB453/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0453.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047349,"bill_number":"HB459","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB459/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0459.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047361,"bill_number":"HB461","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 Commissioners 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB461/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0461.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047371,"bill_number":"HB456","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB456/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0456.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047382,"bill_number":"HB454","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB454/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0454.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047689,"bill_number":"HB504","title":"Compulsory school attendance; require youth court petition to be filed after third unlawful absence and authorize imposition of community service for violations.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A School Attendance Officer To File A Petition With The Youth Court After A Child's Third Unlawful Absence During A School Year; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB504/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0504.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047692,"bill_number":"HB517","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 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB517/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0517.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047694,"bill_number":"HB567","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB567/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0567.xml","sponsor":"Joel Bomgar"},
{"bill_id":1047697,"bill_number":"HB513","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB513/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0513.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047700,"bill_number":"HB552","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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB552/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0552.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":1047702,"bill_number":"HB571","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB571/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0571.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":1047704,"bill_number":"HB533","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB533/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0533.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1047707,"bill_number":"HB540","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB540/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0540.xml","sponsor":"Steve Hopkins"},
{"bill_id":1047709,"bill_number":"HB570","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, 2018; To Provide For The Administrative Reorganization Of Public School Districts In Mississippi In Order 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, 2020, 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 Election Of Members Of All County Boards Of Education In November 2020 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB570/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0570.xml","sponsor":"Charles Young"},
{"bill_id":1047712,"bill_number":"HB474","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB474/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0474.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047715,"bill_number":"HB546","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 The 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 Prohibit The Title From Vesting 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB546/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0546.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":1047717,"bill_number":"HB477","title":"SNAP & TANF recipients; require those unemployed to take Test of Adult Basic Education.","description":"An Act To Require Recipients Of Benefits Under The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (snap) Or The Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (tanf) Program To Take The Test Of Adult Basic Education (tabe); To Provide That If The Recipient Scores Below The 12th Grade Level In Any Category Of The Tabe, The Recipient Must Enroll In A Program Of Study For The Tabe At A Community College To Become Competent In Those Categories In Which The Recipient Is Deficient, And Take The Tabe Again After Completion Of The Program Of Study; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB477/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0477.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047720,"bill_number":"HB549","title":"Cemeteries; authorize the right to acquire a convenient right-of-way for relatives.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 41-3-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Where A Cemetery Or Graveyard Has Been Used By The Public For 20 Years Or More And No Part Of The Cemetery Or Graveyard Is Adjacent To Any Public Road Or Highway, Any Person Who Has Relatives Buried In The Cemetery Or Graveyard Shall Have The Right To Acquire A Convenient Right-of-way Over The Lands Lying Between The Cemetery Or Graveyard And The Nearest Public Road Or Highway; To Create New Section 41-43-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Owners And Lessees Of Private Land On Which A Cemetery, Graves Or Burial Sites Are Located Shall Have A Duty To Allow Reasonable Access To The Cemetery, Graves Or Burial Sites By Certain Persons Who Have Given Reasonable Notice To The Owner Or Lessees; To Provide That Any Person Entering Onto Private Land As Authorized By This Section Shall Be Responsible For Conducting Himself In A Manner That Does Not Damage The Private Land, Cemetery, Gravesite Or Burial Site, And Shall Be Liable To The Owner Or Lessee Of The Property For Any Damage Caused As The Result Of His Access; To Provide Immunity From Liability To The Landowner And Lessee In Any Civil Action Arising Out Of The Access Granted By This Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB549/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0549.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":1047722,"bill_number":"HB469","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 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB469/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0469.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047726,"bill_number":"HB497","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB497/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0497.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047728,"bill_number":"HB507","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB507/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0507.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047731,"bill_number":"HB494","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB494/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0494.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047733,"bill_number":"HB534","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 Meridian 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":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB534/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0534.xml","sponsor":"Charles Young"},
{"bill_id":1047736,"bill_number":"HB564","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB564/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0564.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":1047739,"bill_number":"HB560","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB560/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0560.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":1047742,"bill_number":"HB554","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB554/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0554.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047745,"bill_number":"HB578","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB578/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0578.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":1047747,"bill_number":"HB522","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB522/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0522.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047750,"bill_number":"HB509","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB509/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0509.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047752,"bill_number":"HB514","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB514/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0514.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047755,"bill_number":"HB518","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB518/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0518.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":1047758,"bill_number":"HB508","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 2017-2018 Academic Year Is Eligible For State Funding To Hire Up To Four Additional Faculty Members For The Nursing School Or Program Beginning With The 2018-2019 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB508/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0508.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047761,"bill_number":"HB574","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB574/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0574.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":1047764,"bill_number":"HB541","title":"The Mississippi Anti-Gang Act; create.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-44-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Change The Short Title Of The Mississippi Street Gang Act To \"the Mississippi Anti-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":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB541/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0541.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":1047765,"bill_number":"HB511","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB511/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0511.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047771,"bill_number":"HB565","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 The Left Lane When Being Overtaken From The 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB565/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0565.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1047773,"bill_number":"HB544","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB544/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0544.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":1047776,"bill_number":"HB478","title":"Ad valorem taxes; exempt portion of value of real property located in a municipality from county levy.","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB478/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0478.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047778,"bill_number":"HB500","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 States Department Of Agriculture; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB500/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0500.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047781,"bill_number":"HB545","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB545/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0545.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1047782,"bill_number":"HB501","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB501/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0501.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047786,"bill_number":"HB530","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB530/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0530.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1047789,"bill_number":"HC12","title":"Constitution; amend to lower the minimum age to serve in the Mississippi House of Representatives to 18 years of age.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 41, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Lower The Minimum Age To Serve As A Member Of The Mississippi House Of Representatives From Twenty-one To Eighteen Years Of Age; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC12/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0012.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047791,"bill_number":"HB466","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB466/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0466.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047796,"bill_number":"HB521","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; To Further Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On That Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB521/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0521.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047798,"bill_number":"HB559","title":"DFA; authorize to enter into lease with nonprofit entity for the development of Pediatric Care Facility.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration To Enter Into A Lease Agreement For Certain State-owned Real Property Within The City Of Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, With A Nonprofit Entity For The Purpose Of Creating A Pediatric Skilled Nursing, Palliative Care And Respite Facility For The Severely Disabled; To Provide That The Term Of The Initial Lease Shall Not Exceed Forty Years And Contain One Additional Ten-year Renewal Period At The Discretion Of The Department; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB559/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0559.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":1047802,"bill_number":"HB467","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB467/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0467.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047804,"bill_number":"HB492","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of former Sam M. Brinkley High School.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The Former Sam M. Brinkley High School In Jackson, Mississippi; To Prescribe An Additional Fee For The Issuance Of Such License Tags; To Provide For The Distribution Of The Additional Fee Collected From The Issuance Of Such License Tags; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB492/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0492.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1047807,"bill_number":"HB551","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB551/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0551.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":1047809,"bill_number":"HB575","title":"Financial Literacy Program; expand grades in which school district 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB575/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0575.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":1047813,"bill_number":"HC15","title":"Declare August 2018 as \"Take Your Child for a Medical Check-up\" month.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Declaring The Month Of August 2018 As \"take Your Child For A Medical Check-up Month,\" And Encouraging Citizens Of The State To Acknowledge This Observance.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC15/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0015.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":1047817,"bill_number":"HB528","title":"Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"uniform Partition Of Heirs Property Act\"; To Define Certain Terms; To Provide For Applicability And Relation To Other Law; To Establish The Procedures To Be Followed By The Courts In Partitioning Real Property That Is Determined To Be Heirs Property; To Require A Plaintiff In A Partition Action Involving Heirs Property To Post Notice Of The Action On The Property; To Prescribe The Manner By Which The Fair Market Value Of Heirs Property Must Be Determined; To Authorize Cotenants To Buy The Interest Of Another Cotenant Who Has Requested A Partition By Sale; To Authorize Alternatives To Partition In Kind That Will Result In Manifest Prejudice; To Establish Procedures For The Sale Of Heirs Property; To Amend Section 11-21-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB528/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0528.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1047819,"bill_number":"HB568","title":"Ad valorem taxes; require purchases of land sold for taxes to provide copy of sale receipt to owner of land sold.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-41-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Purchaser Of Land Sold For The Nonpayment Of Ad Valorem Taxes To Mail To The Record Owner Of The Land At The Time The Land Was Sold A Copy Of The Tax Sale Receipt Provided To The Purchaser By The Tax Collector; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB568/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0568.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":1047821,"bill_number":"HB489","title":"Local Government Records Committee; require to conduct study for waiving of certain retention schedules for county historical records.","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB489/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0489.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1047822,"bill_number":"HB539","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB539/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0539.xml","sponsor":"Steve Hopkins"},
{"bill_id":1047826,"bill_number":"HB547","title":"Justice court judges; revise position to be nonpartisan and part-time for.","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 23-15-197, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Time For Holding An Election For 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 And 23-15-1021, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-193, 23-15-833 And 23-15-849, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB547/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0547.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":1047828,"bill_number":"HB465","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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB465/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0465.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047832,"bill_number":"HB577","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 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB577/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0577.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":1047834,"bill_number":"HB484","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB484/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0484.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047837,"bill_number":"HC17","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC17/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0017.xml","sponsor":"Steve Hopkins"},
{"bill_id":1047839,"bill_number":"HB479","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB479/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0479.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047841,"bill_number":"HB473","title":"Sales tax; exempt retail sales of certain electronics devices and 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 Electronic Devices, Educational Software, Textbooks And Other School-related Supplies During The Last Weekend In July; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB473/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0473.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047845,"bill_number":"HB510","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB510/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0510.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047847,"bill_number":"HB550","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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB550/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0550.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":1047850,"bill_number":"HB498","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB498/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0498.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047855,"bill_number":"HB502","title":"Eleventh Grade students; require to take GED or High School Equivalency Test for senior early release 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 Test Program; To Prohibit Students Determined By The Assessment To Be Performing Below Grade Level From Exercising Any 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB502/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0502.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047858,"bill_number":"HC13","title":"Constitution; amend to lower the minimum age to serve in the Mississippi State Senate to 18 years of age.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 42, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Lower The Minimum Age To Serve As A Member Of The Mississippi State Senate From Twenty-five To Eighteen Years Of Age; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC13/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0013.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047861,"bill_number":"HB556","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB556/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0556.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":1047864,"bill_number":"HB515","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 The Person Passes Subjects Of The Mississippi End-of-course Subject Area Testing Program; To Amend Sections 47-5-138, 47-5-142 And 47-7-3.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB515/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0515.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047866,"bill_number":"HB468","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 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB468/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0468.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047869,"bill_number":"HB488","title":"Elementary school curriculum; require instruction in manuscript (as well as cursive) handwriting.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Board Of Education To Develop A Writing Curriculum For Use By Each School District Which Mandates Instruction In Manuscript Handwriting Techniques, As Well As In Cursive Handwriting, In The Elementary Schools; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB488/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0488.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047872,"bill_number":"HB535","title":"Local privilege taxes; eliminate.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 27-17-5, 27-17-9, 27-17-35, 27-17-162, 27-17-230, 27-17-299, 27-17-365, 27-17-415, 27-17-423 And 27-17-425, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Sections Of The Local Privilege Tax Law And Impose Local Privilege Taxes On Various Businesses, To Provide For The July 1, 2019, Repeal Of Such Sections; To Bring Forward Sections 27-17-3, 27-17-451, 27-17-453, 27-17-455, 27-17-457, 27-17-459, 27-17-463, 27-17-465, 27-17-467, 27-17-468, 27-17-469, 27-17-471, 27-17-473, 27-17-475, 27-17-477, 27-17-479, 27-17-483, 27-17-485, 27-17-487, 27-17-489, 27-17-491, 27-17-493, 27-17-495, 27-17-497, 27-17-499, 27-17-501 And 27-17-521, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Sections Of The Local Privilege Tax Law, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Sections 27-27-5 And 27-27-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Imposition Of Annual License Taxes On Slot Amusement Machines Under The Slot Amusement Machine Tax Law, To Provide For The July 1, 2019, Repeal Of Such Sections; To Bring Forward Sections 27-27-3, 27-27-9, 27-27-11, 27-27-12, 27-27-13, 27-27-15, 27-27-17, 27-17-19 And 27-27-21, Which Are Sections Of The Slot Amusement Machine Tax Law, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 27-27-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Imposes A Tax On Vending And Weighing Machines; To Bring Forward Sections 27-27-303 And 27-27-305, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB535/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0535.xml","sponsor":"Steve Hopkins"},
{"bill_id":1047874,"bill_number":"HB493","title":"Deputy sheriffs; remove requirement to be qualified elector of the state.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-25-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That A Deputy Sheriff Must Be A Qualified Elector Of The State; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB493/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0493.xml","sponsor":"Dana Criswell"},
{"bill_id":1047878,"bill_number":"HB531","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB531/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0531.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1047879,"bill_number":"HB579","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB579/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0579.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":1047883,"bill_number":"HC16","title":"Constitution; amend to reduce assessment ratio for motor vehicles.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 112, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Reduce The Assessment Ratio For Motor Vehicles; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC16/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0016.xml","sponsor":"Steve Hopkins"},
{"bill_id":1047885,"bill_number":"HB529","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 2018-2019 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB529/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0529.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1047888,"bill_number":"HB523","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB523/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0523.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047891,"bill_number":"HB520","title":"Retirement; allow vested members of PERS to purchase credtiable 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB520/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0520.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":1047894,"bill_number":"HB572","title":"Appropriation; Jackson Public School District for costs of repair/renovation of schools and operation of district.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of The Jackson Public School District For The Purpose Of Assisting The District In Paying The Costs Of Repair And Renovation Of Schools In The District And Other Costs Incurred In The Operation Of The District For The Fiscal Year 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB572/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0572.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":1047898,"bill_number":"HB563","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB563/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0563.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":1047900,"bill_number":"HB495","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB495/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0495.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047903,"bill_number":"HB485","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB485/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0485.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047906,"bill_number":"HB519","title":"MS Community College Board; implement Mississippi Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (MI-BEST) on statewide basis.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-4-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Community College Board To Implement The Integrated Career Pathways Initiative Known As \"mississippi Integrated Basic Education And Skills Training (mi-best)\" On A Statewide Basis And To Receive And Distribute Funding For The Mi-best Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB519/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0519.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":1047908,"bill_number":"HB561","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB561/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0561.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":1047912,"bill_number":"HB490","title":"Elected officials; require annual drug testing of to determine eligibility to receive their compensation.","description":"An Act To Provide That From And After October 1, 2018, All State, State District And Local Elected Officials Shall Be Required To Take A Drug Test Annually To Determine Their Eligibility To Continue Receiving Their Compensation; To Provide That If An Elected Official Refuses To Take The Required Drug Test, The Official's Compensation Shall Be Terminated And The Official May Not Receive Any Compensation For A Certain Period Of Time; To Provide That If An Elected Official Tests Positive For The Unlawful Use Of A Drug After Taking A Drug Test, The Official Shall Be Given A List Of Approved Substance Use Disorder Treatment Providers That Are Available In The Area In Which The Official Resides, And May Continue To Receive His Or Her Compensation If The Official Enters Into And Follows The Requirements Of A Substance Use Disorder Treatment Plan; To Provide That If An Elected Official Declines To Enter Into A Substance Use Disorder Treatment Plan, Or If The Official Enters Into, But Fails To Meet, A Requirement Of A Substance Use Disorder Treatment Plan, The Official's Compensation Shall Be Terminated And The Official May Not Receive Any Compensation For A Certain Period Of Time; To Provide That If An Elected Official Tests Positive For The Unlawful Use Of Any Drug Three Times, The Official's Compensation Shall Be Terminated And The Official Is Thereafter Ineligible To Receive Any Compensation; To Bring Forward Sections 5-1-41, 5-1-43, 5-1-45, 5-1-46, 5-1-47, 25-3-3, 25-3-9, 25-3-13, 25-3-19, 25-3-25, 25-3-31, 25-3-35, 25-3-36, 25-3-41, 25-3-43 And 25-3-69, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Compensation Of Elected Officials, For The Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB490/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0490.xml","sponsor":"Steve Hopkins"},
{"bill_id":1047915,"bill_number":"HB558","title":"Public purchasing and bid law requirements; authorize prequalification of contractors on \"high complexity construction projects\".","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 Projects; To Define \"high Complexity Construction Project\" To Mean Medical, Clinical, Research, Laboratory, Archival, Data Center And Similar Projects At Which The Criticality Of Installed Systems Or Components Necessitate The Use Of Highly Skilled And Experienced Contractors; To Provide That This Procedure Of Construction Contracting May Be Used Only When The Department Of Finance And Administration Determines That The Prequalification Method For A Particular Project Satisfies The Public Need Better Than The Traditional Design-bid-build Method; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB558/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0558.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":1047917,"bill_number":"HB496","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB496/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0496.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047920,"bill_number":"HB536","title":"Teachers' salaries; provide for $2,000.00 increase over four years at $500.00/year beginning with the 2018-2019 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 $500.00 Per Year Over The Course Of Four Years Beginning With The 2018-2019 School Term Through The 2021-2022 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB536/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0536.xml","sponsor":"Steve Hopkins"},
{"bill_id":1047923,"bill_number":"HB483","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB483/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0483.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047925,"bill_number":"HB537","title":"Ad valorem tax; revise assessment rate for motor vehicles.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-35-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Motor Vehicles Shall Be Assessed At The Rate Of Fifteen Percent Of True Value For Ad Valorem Taxation Purposes As Set Forth In Section 112, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890; To Provide That This Act Shall Take Effect And Be In Force From And After January 1 In The Year Following The Year In Which The Secretary Of State Certifies The Passage Of The Constitutional Amendment Proposed To Section 112, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, In House Concurrent Resolution No. , 2018 Regular Session; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB537/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0537.xml","sponsor":"Steve Hopkins"},
{"bill_id":1047928,"bill_number":"HB487","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 2019; 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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB487/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0487.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047930,"bill_number":"HB576","title":"School discipline plans; require districts to provide alternative approach to expulsion, suspension and isolation.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-11-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require School Districts To Provide Alternatives To Expulsion, Suspension, In-school Suspension Or After-school Detention In The Discipline Plan Adopted By The School Board; To Prescribe Alternatives To Be Used In Combating Traditional Disciplinary Actions That Require Input And Participations From Students, Educational Personnel And Parents Alike; To Amend Sections 37-11-54, 37-13-92 And 37-15-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB576/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0576.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":1047933,"bill_number":"HB480","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB480/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0480.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047935,"bill_number":"HB475","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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB475/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0475.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047941,"bill_number":"HB486","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB486/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0486.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047943,"bill_number":"HB557","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB557/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0557.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":1047946,"bill_number":"HB542","title":"Enhanced carry firearms license; authorize to be carried onto public property.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-37-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Any Person Who Has An Enhanced Firearms License To Carry Such Firearm On Public Property; To Bring Forward Sections 45-9-101, 45-9-171, 97-37-9 And 97-3-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB542/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0542.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":1047949,"bill_number":"HB555","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 And Technical 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 And Technical 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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB555/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0555.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":1047952,"bill_number":"HB481","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB481/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0481.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047954,"bill_number":"HB525","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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB525/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0525.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":1047956,"bill_number":"HB573","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB573/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0573.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":1047959,"bill_number":"HB527","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. ____, 2018 Regular Session, To Make Funding Available To School Districts To Enhance Vocational Education Programs In The School System For The Fiscal Year 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB527/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0527.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":1047961,"bill_number":"HB566","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB566/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0566.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1047964,"bill_number":"HB471","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB471/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0471.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047967,"bill_number":"HC14","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, Expressing Regret For Mississippi's Role In Slavery, And Urging Reconciliation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC14/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0014.xml","sponsor":"Willie Perkins"},
{"bill_id":1047970,"bill_number":"HB548","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 Email 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 Amend Section 89-7-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Minor Nonsubstantive Changes; 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, 89-7-25, 89-7-35, 89-7-37, 89-7-41, 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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB548/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0548.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1047973,"bill_number":"HB472","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, 2018, 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB472/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0472.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047975,"bill_number":"HB553","title":"Research studies; clarify parental consent required for unemancipated minors to participate in.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-41-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify, Consistent With Federal Law, The Parental Consent Required For Unemancipated Minors To Participate In Research Studies; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB553/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0553.xml","sponsor":"Nolan Mettetal"},
{"bill_id":1047977,"bill_number":"HB503","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB503/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0503.xml","sponsor":"Willie Perkins"},
{"bill_id":1047981,"bill_number":"HB524","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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB524/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0524.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":1047984,"bill_number":"HB491","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB491/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0491.xml","sponsor":"Steve Hopkins"},
{"bill_id":1047986,"bill_number":"HB562","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB562/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0562.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":1047989,"bill_number":"HB569","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB569/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0569.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":1047991,"bill_number":"HB512","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB512/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0512.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047995,"bill_number":"HB476","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB476/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0476.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1047998,"bill_number":"HB516","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB516/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0516.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1048000,"bill_number":"HB470","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB470/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0470.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1048003,"bill_number":"HB526","title":"Mississippi Workforce Development Study Committee; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Workforce Development Study Committee; To Provide That The Mississippi Workforce Development Study Committee Shall Review The Curriculum In K-12 Schools That Is Designed To Promote Workforce Development And Preparation And Shall Develop And Design A Curriculum That Meets The Workforce Development Needs Of The State Of Mississippi; To Provide For The Membership Of The Mississippi Workforce Development Study Committee; To Require The Mississippi Workforce Development Study Committee To Submit A Report Of Its Findings To The Legislature And Governor No Later Than November 30, 2018; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB526/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0526.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":1048005,"bill_number":"HB532","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB532/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0532.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1048008,"bill_number":"HB538","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB538/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0538.xml","sponsor":"Steve Hopkins"},
{"bill_id":1048010,"bill_number":"HB543","title":"State Crime Lab; revise procedure required for destruction of biological evidence.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-47-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Motion To Remove A Dna Or Biological Sample Shall Be Filed Before The Crime Lab Is Required To Destroy The Sample; To Amend Section 99-49-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB543/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0543.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":1048013,"bill_number":"HB482","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 Repealer On This Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB482/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0482.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1048015,"bill_number":"HB506","title":"First grade enrollment; allow child who turns six on or before December 31 of certain year to start at the beginning of that 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 On Or Before December 31 To Enroll In First Grade At The Start Of The School Year During Which The Child Attains The Age Of Six; To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Students Who Ate Enrolled At The Start Of A School Year During Which They Attain The Age Of Six On Or Before December 31 In The Definition Of \"compulsory-school-age Child\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB506/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0506.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1048017,"bill_number":"HB505","title":"College and Career Readiness Planning Program; create.","description":"An Act To Create A 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 The Act Aspire Summative Assessment And Tenth Grade Students To Take The Preact 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB505/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0505.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1048019,"bill_number":"HB499","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB499/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0499.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1048338,"bill_number":"HB589","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, 2023; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB589/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0589.xml","sponsor":"Charles Young"},
{"bill_id":1048340,"bill_number":"HB587","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB587/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0587.xml","sponsor":"Charles Young"},
{"bill_id":1048342,"bill_number":"HB598","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB598/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0598.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":1048344,"bill_number":"HB595","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB595/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0595.xml","sponsor":"Charles Young"},
{"bill_id":1048347,"bill_number":"HB593","title":"Pearl River Basin Development District; provide that it shall be dissolved and DFA shall assume powers of.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Pearl River Basin Development District Shall Be Dissolved And The Department Of Finance And Administration Shall Be The Agent-in-fact For The District For All Purposes And The Department Shall Have All Of The Authority That Was Formerly Granted To The District; To Authorize The Department To Settle Any Outstanding Operating Accounts Of The District; To Provide That The Department Shall Have The Use Of All Funds That Were Formerly Available To The District And The Net Proceeds From The Sale Of Any Property Of The District In Order To Fulfill The District's Outstanding Financial Obligations; To Authorize The Department To Engage On A Contract Basis The Services Of Any Former Employee Or Contract Employee Of The District To The Extent That It Would Be Beneficial To The Administration Of Dissolution Of The District And The Performance Of The Department's Obligations Under This Act; To Authorize The Department To Dispose Of Any Personalty Or Equipment Of The District And To Settle Any Existing Lease Or Leases Of The District; To Authorize The Department To Transfer Any Real Property Of The District To The County Or Municipality In Which The Property Lies, Provided That The County Or Municipality Agrees, As Consideration For The Property Being Received, To Accept The Transfer And Any Duties And Obligations Appurtenant To The Property; To Provide That Any Equipment Associated With Real Property Of The District That Is Transferred Shall Also Be Transferred To The County Or Municipality That Accepts The Property; To Provide That If A County And The Municipalities In The County Choose Not To Accept The Transfer Of Any Real Property Owned By The District, The County May Make A Finding That The Property Would Be Surplus To The Needs Of The County, And The Secretary Of State May Institute Proceedings To Sell The Surplus Property; To Provide That The Liability Of A County For Any Financial Obligations Or Indebtedness To The District Occurring Or Accruing Before The Dissolution Of The District Shall Continue In Existence After The District Is Dissolved And Shall Be Payable By The County To The Department; To Provide That The Lower Pearl River Restoration Project Shall Continue As Per Existing Agreements; To Provide That The Obligations Of The District Under The Agreements For The Project May Be Assumed By The Department Of Environmental Quality Or Other Entity As The Designated State Entity For The Continuing Obligation Of Maintenance Of The Water Control Structures As Set Forth In The Original Agreements; To Provide That The State Auditor Shall Perform Or Have Performed A Final Close-out Audit Of The Accounts Of The District; To Repeal Sections 51-11-1 Through 51-11-87, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Create The Pearl River Basin Development District And Prescribe Its Powers And Duties; To Amend Section 25-1-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB593/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0593.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1048349,"bill_number":"HB675","title":"Body-worn cameras; prohibit law enforcement from recreating past activities with.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Law Enforcement Officers From Using Body-worn Cameras To Recreate Past Encounters; To Prohibit Video And Audio Footage Captured By Body-worn Cameras Other Than From Actual Real-time Encounters From Being Used In Criminal Proceedings; To Require Law Enforcement Agencies Utilizing Body-worn Cameras To Adopt Policies Governing Their Usage; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB675/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0675.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048352,"bill_number":"SB2117","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2117/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2117.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1048353,"bill_number":"SB2120","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2120/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2120.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1048355,"bill_number":"HB655","title":"Voluntary search; regulate for those who are not under arrest.","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB655/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0655.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":1048359,"bill_number":"SB2118","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2118/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2118.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1048361,"bill_number":"HB611","title":"Breast-feeding; revise and strengthen statutes 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB611/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0611.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048363,"bill_number":"SB2115","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 2018-2019 School Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2115/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2115.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1048365,"bill_number":"SB2122","title":"Appropriation FY2019; 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 Fy2019; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2122/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2122.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1048369,"bill_number":"SB2113","title":"Consumer 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2113/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2113.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1048370,"bill_number":"HB672","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB672/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0672.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048372,"bill_number":"HB632","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB632/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0632.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048375,"bill_number":"HB673","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 Persons 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB673/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0673.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048378,"bill_number":"HB662","title":"Tax Returns Uniformly Made Public Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Tax Returns Uniformly Made Public Act; To Require Any Candidate For President Or Vice President Of The United States Of America To File A Copy Of The Candidate's Federal Income Tax Returns With The State Board Of Election Commissioners Fifty Days Before The General Election Ballot Is Printed; To Provide That If A Candidate For President Or Vice President Does Not File His Or Her Federal Income Tax Returns With The State Board Of Election Commissioners, His Or Her Name Will Not Be Printed Upon The General Election Ballot; To Amend Section 23-15-1093, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB662/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0662.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048380,"bill_number":"HB627","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB627/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0627.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048384,"bill_number":"HB641","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB641/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0641.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048386,"bill_number":"HB645","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 To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB645/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0645.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048389,"bill_number":"HB663","title":"State Life Insurance; revise eligibility for active and retired legislators.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-15-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Legislators May Obtain Term Life Insurance In An Amount Up To $100,000.00 Through The State Life Insurance Plan; To Provide That Retiring Legislators May Continue Their Term Life Insurance Upon Continuing To Pay The Necessary Premiums; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB663/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0663.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048391,"bill_number":"HB654","title":"Voter rolls; prohibit purging names from Statewide Elections Management System 60 days or less before the date of any election.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 23-15-151, 23-15-19, 23-15-125 And 23-15-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No Person Shall Be Purged Or Otherwise Removed From The Statewide Elections Management System Sixty Days Or Less Before The Date Of Any Election; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB654/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0654.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048393,"bill_number":"HB604","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB604/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0604.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048395,"bill_number":"HB677","title":"Domestic terrorism; create state crime with penalty of life imprisonment.","description":"An Act To Create The State Crime Of Domestic Terrorism; To Define \"domestic Terrorism\"; To Require Life Imprisonment For Persons Convicted Of Domestic Terrorism; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB677/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0677.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048398,"bill_number":"HB664","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB664/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0664.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048401,"bill_number":"HB617","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB617/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0617.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048402,"bill_number":"HB605","title":"Public schools; clarify authority of local law enforcement agencies to prevent and investigate crimes on 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB605/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0605.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048404,"bill_number":"HB615","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB615/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0615.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048407,"bill_number":"HB649","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB649/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0649.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048410,"bill_number":"HB676","title":"Mississippi State Fair; require all amusement ride operators to pass drug test.","description":"An Act To Require All Amusement Ride Operators At The Mississippi State Fair To Pass A Drug Test Before The Opening Date Of The Fair; To Require The Mississippi Fair Commission To Adopt Rules And Regulations Governing The Drug Testing Of Amusement Ride Operators; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB676/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0676.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048416,"bill_number":"HB621","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB621/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0621.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048418,"bill_number":"HB653","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB653/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0653.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048420,"bill_number":"HB630","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB630/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0630.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048423,"bill_number":"HB631","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB631/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0631.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048424,"bill_number":"HB660","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB660/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0660.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048426,"bill_number":"HB612","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 To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB612/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0612.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048429,"bill_number":"HB622","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB622/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0622.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048433,"bill_number":"HR2","title":"Delta Sigma Theta; commend for Delta Days.","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 Days At The Capitol In 2018.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"Immediate Release","last_action_date":"2018-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR2/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0002.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":1048435,"bill_number":"HB582","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB582/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0582.xml","sponsor":"Charles Young"},
{"bill_id":1048437,"bill_number":"SB2125","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 23-15-171, 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 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2125/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2125.xml","sponsor":"J.P. Wilemon"},
{"bill_id":1048439,"bill_number":"HB592","title":"Official state song; designate \"Queen of the South\" as second official state song.","description":"An Act To Codify New Section 3-3-63, 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB592/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0592.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":1048443,"bill_number":"HB659","title":"Retirement; county boards attorneys and city attorneys shall be members of PERS regardless of hours/week worked.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-11-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Persons Who Are Employed As County Board Attorneys And City Attorneys Shall Be Members Of The Public Employees' Retirement System Regardless Of Whether They Are Paid Regular Periodic Compensation For Those Services And Regardless Of The Number Of Hours Per Week Or Hours Per Month That They Perform Those Services And Receive Compensation For Those Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB659/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0659.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048446,"bill_number":"HB674","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB674/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0674.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048449,"bill_number":"HB588","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB588/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0588.xml","sponsor":"Charles Young"},
{"bill_id":1048451,"bill_number":"SB2111","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2111/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2111.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1048453,"bill_number":"HB651","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB651/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0651.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048456,"bill_number":"HB670","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB670/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0670.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048459,"bill_number":"HB625","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB625/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0625.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048462,"bill_number":"HB608","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB608/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0608.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048464,"bill_number":"HB671","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB671/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0671.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048467,"bill_number":"HB597","title":"Mississippi Home Corporation Act; prohibit sexual orientation or gender identity discrimination from occurring in connection with.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-33-723, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Discrimination On The Basis Of Sexual Orientation Or Gender Identity By Any Qualified Sponsor, Any Lender, Or Any Agent Or Employee Thereof In Connection With Any Housing Development Or Eligible Loan Under The Mississippi Home Corporation Act; To Amend Section 97-29-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB597/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0597.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1048469,"bill_number":"HB594","title":"Capers Avenue property; authorize DFA to transfer to the Mayor and Council of the City of Jackson, Mississippi.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 1, Chapter 480, Laws Of 2014, To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration To Transfer Certain Real Property Located On Capers Avenue Within The City Of Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, To The Hinds County Board Of Supervisors; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB594/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0594.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":1048471,"bill_number":"HB601","title":"Autocycles; revise definition of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of Autocycles; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB601/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0601.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1048472,"bill_number":"HB614","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB614/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0614.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048474,"bill_number":"HB661","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB661/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0661.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048478,"bill_number":"HB591","title":"Venomous snakes; classify as inherently dangerous to humans and unlawful to possess without a permit.","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 Statutes Prohibiting The Importation, Sale And Possession Of Inherently Dangerous Wild Animals Without A Permit; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB591/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0591.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048480,"bill_number":"HB638","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB638/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0638.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048483,"bill_number":"HB609","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB609/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0609.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048485,"bill_number":"HB648","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB648/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0648.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048488,"bill_number":"HB619","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB619/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0619.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048489,"bill_number":"HB633","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist with improvements to Smith Park in Jackson.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Improvements To Smith Park In Jackson, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB633/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0633.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":1048498,"bill_number":"HB640","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB640/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0640.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048500,"bill_number":"SB2126","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2126/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2126.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1048503,"bill_number":"HB639","title":"Fuel tax; authorize certain municipalities to impose after an election to be used for road and bridge repair/maintenance.","description":"An Act To Authorize Certain Municipalities To Impose An Excise Tax Of One Cent Per Gallon Upon The Retail Sale Of Gasoline And Diesel Fuel For Motor Vehicles In The Municipality; To Provide That Before The Tax May Be Imposed, The Municipality Shall Adopt A Resolution Declaring Its Intention To Levy The Tax And Calling For An Election To Be Held On The Question; To Require The Municipality To Publish Notice Of The Election; To Provide That The Tax Must Be Approved By A Majority Of The Qualified Electors Who Vote In The Election Before The Municipality May Levy And Collect The Tax; To Provide That The Tax Shall Be Collected By The Department Of Revenue And Paid To The Municipality; To Provide That The Proceeds Of The Tax Shall Be Placed Into A Special Municipal Fund Apart From The Municipal General Fund And Any Other Funds Of The Municipality, And Shall Be Expended By The Municipality Solely For The Repair, Maintenance And/or Reconstruction Of Roads, Streets And Bridges In The Municipality; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB639/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0639.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048505,"bill_number":"HB666","title":"\"Mississippi Soil and Plant Amendment Law\"; revise to require annual reporting of net tonnage distributed in the state.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 69-24-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Time During Which Distributors Of Soil Or Plant Amendments Must Submit Statements On Net Tonnage Distributed In The State To The Commissioner Of Agriculture And Commerce From A Quarterly Basis To An Annual Basis; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB666/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0666.xml","sponsor":"Bill Pigott"},
{"bill_id":1048508,"bill_number":"HB599","title":"Legal holidays; declare last Monday of April as Civil Rights Memorial Day as well as Confederate Memorial Day.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Declare Civil Rights Memorial Day To Be A Legal Holiday That Is Celebrated On The Last Monday Of April, Which Is Also Declared To Be Confederate Memorial Day; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB599/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0599.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048510,"bill_number":"HB624","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB624/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0624.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048514,"bill_number":"HB583","title":"\"The Digital Access Learning and Virtual Instruction Program Act of 2018\"; enact.","description":"An Act To Create \"the Digital Access Learning And Virtual Instruction Program Act Of 2018\"; 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 2018-2019 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 2019-2020 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB583/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0583.xml","sponsor":"Charles Young"},
{"bill_id":1048515,"bill_number":"HB646","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB646/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0646.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048517,"bill_number":"HB635","title":"State podiatric forgivable loan program; create.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 37-106-64, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The State Podiatric Forgivable Loan Program, Which Will Enable Eligible Applicants To Obtain An Education In The Study Of Podiatry That Will Qualify Them To Become Licensed, Practicing Podiatrists; To Authorize Recipients To Repay Their Loans By Entry Into The Practice Of Podiatry In An Area Outside Of A Metropolitan Statistical Area And Within A Health Professional Shortage Area For A Period Of Five Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB635/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0635.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048519,"bill_number":"HB607","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB607/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0607.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048521,"bill_number":"SB2129","title":"Technical violations; clarify meaning of for graduate 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":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2129/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2129.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1048523,"bill_number":"HB652","title":"Early voting; require Secretary of State to authorize 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB652/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0652.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048525,"bill_number":"SB2119","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2119/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2119.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1048527,"bill_number":"HB602","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB602/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0602.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048530,"bill_number":"HB610","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB610/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0610.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048533,"bill_number":"HB629","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB629/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0629.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048536,"bill_number":"HB600","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB600/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0600.xml","sponsor":"Charles Young"},
{"bill_id":1048538,"bill_number":"SB2112","title":"Expunction; revise for receiving stolen property and burglary.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Expunction For Certain Offenses Of Burglary And Receiving Stolen Property Regardless Of Age; To Raise The Age For Expunction For Nonviolent Felonies From 21 To 22 And To Revise The Definition Of Violent Felony; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2112/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2112.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1048541,"bill_number":"HB647","title":"Credit reports; prohibit release of information unless authorized by the consumer.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies And Authorized Recipients Of Consumer Credit Reports From Releasing A Consumer's Credit Report Or Information Contained In The Report Absent Written Authorization From The Consumer; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB647/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0647.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048543,"bill_number":"HB580","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 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB580/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0580.xml","sponsor":"Charles Young"},
{"bill_id":1048546,"bill_number":"SB2124","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 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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2124/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2124.xml","sponsor":"Chris Caughman"},
{"bill_id":1048549,"bill_number":"HB636","title":"Legislature; allow PERS retirees to receive retirement allowance while serving as a member of.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 25-11-126, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Certain Persons Who Are Receiving A Retirement Allowance From The Public Employees' Retirement System Who Are Elected As A Member Of The Legislature After Retirement, And Certain Members Of The Legislature Who Are Eligible To Receive A Retirement Allowance From The Public Employees' Retirement System While Serving As A Member Of The Legislature, May Receive A Retirement Allowance From The System While Serving As A Member Of The Legislature In Addition To Receiving The Regular Compensation For Members Of The Legislature; To Provide That Those Persons Shall Not Be Active Members Of The Retirement System And Shall Not Receive Any Creditable Service For The Period During Which They Receive A Retirement Allowance While Serving As A Member Of The Legislature; To Amend Sections 25-11-105 And 25-11-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB636/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0636.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048551,"bill_number":"HB665","title":"Department of Agriculture and Commerce; designate as state agency responsible for enforcement of FDA's Produce Safety Rule Program under the FMSA.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 69-1-56, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate The Mississippi Department Of Agriculture And Commerce As The State Agency Responsible For Administering The Provisions Of The Produce Safety Rule Program Provisions Of The Food Safety Modernization Act For The State Of Mississippi As Agents Of The Food And Drug Administration; To Permit The Commissioner Of Agriculture And Commerce To Enter Into Cooperative Agreements With The Food And Drug Administration And To Accept Any Advisory, Technical And Financial Assistance Therefrom For The Administration Of Enforcement Of The Produce Safety Rule Program; To Bring Forward Section 69-1-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-03-22","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB665/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0665.xml","sponsor":"Bill Pigott"},
{"bill_id":1048553,"bill_number":"HB678","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB678/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0678.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048557,"bill_number":"HB657","title":"Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote; create.","description":"An Act To Enact Into Law The Agreement Among The States To Elect The President By National Popular Vote And Provide That The State Of Mississippi Enters The Agreement With Other States That Join In The Agreement; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-771, 23-15-781, 23-15-785, 23-15-787 And 23-15-789, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Selection Of Presidential Electors At General Election, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB657/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0657.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048560,"bill_number":"HB656","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB656/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0656.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048561,"bill_number":"SB2121","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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2121/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2121.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1048563,"bill_number":"HB584","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB584/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0584.xml","sponsor":"Charles Young"},
{"bill_id":1048566,"bill_number":"SB2114","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2114/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2114.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1048568,"bill_number":"HB596","title":"State service employees; prohibit sexual orientation or gender identity discrimination of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-9-149, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Persons Seeking Employment In State Service, Or Persons Employed In State Service, From Being Discriminated Against On The Basis Of Sexual Orientation Or Gender Identity; To Amend Section 97-29-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB596/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0596.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1048570,"bill_number":"HB637","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB637/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0637.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048575,"bill_number":"HB626","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB626/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0626.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048577,"bill_number":"HB668","title":"Vagrants and tramps; repeal laws regarding.","description":"An Act To Repeal Sections 97-35-29, 97-35-31, 97-35-33, 97-35-35, 97-35-37, 97-35-39 And 97-35-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Definition, Arrest And Penalties For Persons Defined As \"tramps\"; To Repeal Sections 97-35-41, 99-29-1, 99-29-3, 99-29-5, 99-29-7, 99-29-9, 99-29-11 And 99-29-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For Vagrancy Penalties And Proceedings; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB668/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0668.xml","sponsor":"Dana Criswell"},
{"bill_id":1048580,"bill_number":"HB618","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB618/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0618.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048582,"bill_number":"SB2128","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2128/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2128.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1048584,"bill_number":"SB2130","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2130/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2130.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1048587,"bill_number":"HB585","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB585/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0585.xml","sponsor":"Charles Young"},
{"bill_id":1048590,"bill_number":"HB606","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB606/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0606.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048592,"bill_number":"HB623","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB623/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0623.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048593,"bill_number":"HB581","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB581/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0581.xml","sponsor":"Charles Young"},
{"bill_id":1048595,"bill_number":"HB634","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB634/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0634.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":1048599,"bill_number":"HB667","title":"Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs Act; expand eligibility to include students who have had a Section 504 Plan.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-181-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"eligible Student\" Under \"the Equal Opportunity For Students With Special Needs Act,\" To Include Students Who Have Had An Active Section 504 Plan For The Past Five Years; To Bring Forward Section 37-181-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 37-181-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Amount Of The Esa For An Eligible Student With A Section 504 Plan Shall Be The Proportionate Share Of Federal Funds Allowed Under Idea For The Student's Equitable Participation In Services Provided By The Local Education Agency; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB667/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0667.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":1048601,"bill_number":"HB643","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB643/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0643.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048605,"bill_number":"SB2110","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2110/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2110.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":1048607,"bill_number":"HB679","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB679/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0679.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048610,"bill_number":"HB658","title":"Funeral director assistants; authorize to perform all activities of funeral directors with certain exception.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-11-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Funeral Director Assistants To Perform All Of The Activities That A Funeral Director May Perform Except For Making Funeral Arrangements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB658/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0658.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048612,"bill_number":"HB644","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB644/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0644.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048614,"bill_number":"HB590","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB590/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0590.xml","sponsor":"Charles Young"},
{"bill_id":1048616,"bill_number":"SB2127","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2127/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2127.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1048620,"bill_number":"SB2116","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":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2116/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2116.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1048622,"bill_number":"HB603","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB603/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0603.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048624,"bill_number":"HB628","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB628/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0628.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048625,"bill_number":"HB616","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, 2018, 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, 2018; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB616/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0616.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048629,"bill_number":"HB650","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB650/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0650.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048631,"bill_number":"HB642","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB642/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0642.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048633,"bill_number":"HB586","title":"Window tint; increase inspection fee and use a portion for Trooper training expenses.","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB586/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0586.xml","sponsor":"Charles Young"},
{"bill_id":1048636,"bill_number":"HB669","title":"Sixteenth section land; allow current lease holder to re-lease the land on no more than two occasions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 29-3-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Manner By Which Agricultural Leases On Sixteenth Section Lands And Lands Granted In Lieu Of Sixteenth Section Lands Are Extended By Providing The Existing Leaseholder The Final Right To Extend The Lease Provided That It Matches The Highest Bid Received By The School Board, Received At Public Auction Or Entered In By Private Contract On The Same Terms And Conditions Of Such Contract; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB669/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0669.xml","sponsor":"Bill Pigott"},
{"bill_id":1048638,"bill_number":"SB2123","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2123/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2123.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1048641,"bill_number":"HB620","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB620/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0620.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048642,"bill_number":"HB613","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB613/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0613.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1048644,"bill_number":"SR3","title":"Mourn the passing and commend the life of Bishop Hollis Musgrove Prelate Emeritus.","description":"A Resolution Extending The Condolences Of The Mississippi Senate To The Bereaved Family Of Bishop Hollis Musgrove Prelate Emeritus.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-08","last_action":"Immediate Release","last_action_date":"2018-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR3/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SR/SR0003.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1048761,"bill_number":"SB2172","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2172/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2172.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1048766,"bill_number":"HB691","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 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB691/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0691.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":1048771,"bill_number":"HB692","title":"Alienation of affection; abolish all causes of action regarding.","description":"An Act To Abolish The Tort Of Alienation Of Affection; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB692/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0692.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":1048775,"bill_number":"HB700","title":"Delta State University; authorize to transfer certain real property to Coahoma Community College.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration, Acting On Behalf Of The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning, To Convey Certain State-owned Real Property Located In Coahoma County, Mississippi, To The Board Of Trustees Of Coahoma Community College; To Require The Board Of Trustees Of Coahoma Community College To Carry Out Certain Functions Relative To The Management And Operation Of The Coahoma County Higher Education Center; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB700/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0700.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":1048780,"bill_number":"SB2160","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2160/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2160.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1048786,"bill_number":"SB2163","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2163/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2163.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1048791,"bill_number":"SB2170","title":"Consolidation of Lumberton School District with Lamar County School District; ratify agreement between districts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-7-104.5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Ratify The Agreement Between The School Boards Of Lumberton Public School District And Lamar County School District To Dissolve The Lumberton Public School District And Administrative Office And Consolidate The Schools And Territory Of The Lumberton Public School District Into The Lamar County School District, To Provide For The Composition Of A New School Board For The Consolidated District, To Provide For The Transfer Of Property, Tax Assessments, Assumption Of Debt, Attendance Boundaries, Curriculum And Programs, Execution Of Employment Contracts For Certified And Noncertified Staff, Preparation Of Budget And The Establishment Of A Transition Team For The Consolidated District; To Amend Sections 37-5-7 And 37-7-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-03-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2170/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2170.xml","sponsor":"John Polk"},
{"bill_id":1048796,"bill_number":"SB2159","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2159/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2159.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1048801,"bill_number":"SB2166","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2166/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2166.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1048806,"bill_number":"SB2158","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 2021; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2158/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2158.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1048811,"bill_number":"SB2167","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2167/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2167.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1048817,"bill_number":"HB695","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB695/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0695.xml","sponsor":"Steve Hopkins"},
{"bill_id":1048822,"bill_number":"HB689","title":"School districts; provide incentive to rehire retired teachers who may continue to draw retirement benefits.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 25-11-126, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Persons Who Have At Least 25 Years Of Creditable Service In The Public Employees' Retirement System, Who Were Employed As Public Schoolteachers At The Time Of Their Retirement And Who Have Been Retired And Receiving A Retirement Allowance For At Least One Year, May Be Employed As Teachers By A Public School District After Their Retirement And Receive A Retirement Allowance From The Public Employees' Retirement System During Their Employment As Teachers In Addition To Receiving A Beginning Teacher's Salary; To Bring Forward Section 25-11-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; To Amend Sections 25-11-123 And 25-11-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Bring Forward Sections 37-3-2 And 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB689/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0689.xml","sponsor":"Steve Hopkins"},
{"bill_id":1048827,"bill_number":"SB2147","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2147/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2147.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1048831,"bill_number":"SB2156","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2156/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2156.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1048836,"bill_number":"SB2169","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2169/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2169.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1048842,"bill_number":"HB696","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB696/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0696.xml","sponsor":"Steve Hopkins"},
{"bill_id":1048847,"bill_number":"HB685","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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB685/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0685.xml","sponsor":"Roun McNeal"},
{"bill_id":1048851,"bill_number":"SB2141","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 Of 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2141/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2141.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1048857,"bill_number":"HB684","title":"Out-of-state transfer students; authorize participation in athletic and extracurricular activities of new school of 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB684/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0684.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":1048862,"bill_number":"SB2138","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2138/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2138.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1048866,"bill_number":"HC19","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 Each Administrative Rule Promulgated By A State Agency Which 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; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC19/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0019.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":1048873,"bill_number":"SB2153","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2153/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2153.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1048878,"bill_number":"HB693","title":"Ad valorem tax; revise certain provisions regarding appeal of assessment.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 11-51-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Provisions Relating To Appeals By Political Subdivisions Of Decisions By County Boards Of Supervisors And Municipal Authorities As To The Assessment Of Ad Valorem Taxes; To Bring Forward Sections 21-33-39 And 21-33-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Appeals Of Decisions By Municipal Governing Authorities As To The Assessment Of Ad Valorem Taxes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB693/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0693.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":1048882,"bill_number":"SB2168","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2168/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2168.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1048886,"bill_number":"SB2135","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2135/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2135.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1048891,"bill_number":"SB2133","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2133/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2133.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1048897,"bill_number":"SB2143","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2143/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2143.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1048902,"bill_number":"HB687","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB687/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0687.xml","sponsor":"Roun McNeal"},
{"bill_id":1048907,"bill_number":"HB697","title":"Concealed weapons; authorize license holders to carry on campuses of higher education institutions.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 45-9-102, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Carrying Of Concealed Weapons On The Campuses Of The State Institutions Of Higher Learning, Community And Junior Colleges, And Private And Independent Institutions Of Higher Education; To Prohibit Those Institutions From Adopting Policies Restricting The Carrying Of Concealed Weapons On Campus; To Require Each State Institution Of Higher Learning To Adopt And Publish Rules And Regulations Regarding The Carrying Of Concealed Weapons On Campus; To Amend Section 45-9-101, 45-9-53 And 97-37-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; To Bring Forward Section 97-37-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes Criminal Penalties For Carrying Concealed Deadly Weapons, And Section 97-37-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes Certain Persons To Obtain A Permit For Carrying Deadly Weapons, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB697/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0697.xml","sponsor":"Steve Hopkins"},
{"bill_id":1048912,"bill_number":"SB2145","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2145/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2145.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1048916,"bill_number":"SB2144","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2144/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2144.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1048921,"bill_number":"SB2154","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2154/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2154.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1048928,"bill_number":"SB2152","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2152/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2152.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1048933,"bill_number":"SB2171","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2171/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2171.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1048938,"bill_number":"SB2155","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2155/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2155.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1048943,"bill_number":"SB2150","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2150/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2150.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1048948,"bill_number":"SB2148","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2148/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2148.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1048953,"bill_number":"HB682","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB682/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0682.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":1048959,"bill_number":"HB698","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 Direct The Mississippi Department Of Transportation To 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB698/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0698.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":1048964,"bill_number":"SB2146","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2146/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2146.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1048968,"bill_number":"SB2134","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2134/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2134.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1048973,"bill_number":"SB2131","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2131/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2131.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1048978,"bill_number":"SB2136","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2136/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2136.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1048984,"bill_number":"HB686","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB686/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0686.xml","sponsor":"Roun McNeal"},
{"bill_id":1048988,"bill_number":"SB2162","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 Mississippi Gaming Commission For Certain Unverified Investors In A Casino; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2162/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2162.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1048992,"bill_number":"SB2149","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2149/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2149.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1048997,"bill_number":"SB2173","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2173/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2173.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1049002,"bill_number":"SB2164","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2164/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2164.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1049007,"bill_number":"SB2132","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2132/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2132.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1049013,"bill_number":"HB699","title":"Teachers salaries; provide for $4,000.00 increase over four years at $1,000.00/year beginning with the 2018-2019 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 $1000.00 Per Year Over The Course Of Four Years Beginning With The 2018-2019 School Term Through The 2021-2022 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB699/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0699.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":1049018,"bill_number":"HB694","title":"Sales tax; exempt sale of tangible personal property or services to Natchez Children's Services.","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 Natchez Children's Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB694/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0694.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":1049023,"bill_number":"SB2151","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2151/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2151.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1049028,"bill_number":"SB2161","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2161/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2161.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1049032,"bill_number":"SB2139","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2139/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2139.xml","sponsor":"Jennifer Branning"},
{"bill_id":1049037,"bill_number":"HB688","title":"Nonpartisan preferential elections; authorize counties and municipalities to hold election to decide whether to have.","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, 23-15-713, 23-15-213, 21-8-7, 21-15-1, 23-15-21, 23-15-31, 23-15-173, 23-15-313, 23-15-507, 23-15-885, 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB688/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0688.xml","sponsor":"Roun McNeal"},
{"bill_id":1049042,"bill_number":"HB681","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB681/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0681.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":1049047,"bill_number":"HB701","title":"Special sales tax; authorize imposition of 1% or 2% for capital projects and/or tourism for municipalities 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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB701/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0701.xml","sponsor":"Roun McNeal"},
{"bill_id":1049052,"bill_number":"SB2140","title":"Oakley Training School; revise eligibility for commitments to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-605, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Eligibility To Be Committed To The State Training School; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2140/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2140.xml","sponsor":"Jennifer Branning"},
{"bill_id":1049057,"bill_number":"HC18","title":"Brandon High School Volleyball Team; commend on winning the 2017 Class III State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Brandon High School Volleyball Team And Coach Kelsa D. Walker On Winning The 2017 Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class Iii Volleyball Championship, And For An Overall Outstanding Season.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC18/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0018.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":1049061,"bill_number":"SB2165","title":"Salary supplements for Master Teachers who teach in the Mississippi Delta; add certain counties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Tallahatchie And Holmes Counties In The Provision Authorizing Salary Supplements To Master Teachers Who Teach In The Mississippi Delta; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2165/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2165.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":1049067,"bill_number":"SB2157","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2157/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2157.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1049072,"bill_number":"HB680","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB680/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0680.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":1049076,"bill_number":"HB683","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB683/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0683.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":1049081,"bill_number":"SB2137","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2137/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2137.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1049086,"bill_number":"HB690","title":"Counties and cities; authorize to employ private firms, subject to the approval of State Auditor; to perform certain audits of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-35-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Subject To The Approval Of State Auditor, Any Municipality May Utilize A Competent Accountant Or Certified Public Account To Conduct Its Annual Audit; To Amend Section 7-7-211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That For Any Postaudit Or Preaudit, If Deemed Necessary, Of A County Government, Such County Government May Utilize A Competent Accountant Or Certified Public Account To Conduct Such Audit Under Certain Circumstances, If Approved By The State Auditor; To Amend Section 7-7-213, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB690/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0690.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":1049090,"bill_number":"SB2142","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2142/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2142.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1049110,"bill_number":"SB2241","title":"Second chance; authorize expunction of certain nonviolent property crimes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Expunction Of Certain Nonviolent Property Crimes; To Amend Section 99-19-72, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Imposition Of Expunction Fees By The Circuit Clerks; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2241/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2241.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":1049116,"bill_number":"SC527","title":"Commend Taylorsville High School \"Tartars\" Football Team for winning Class 2A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Taylorsville High School \"tartars\" Football Team And Coach Chuck Robertson As They Celebrate The Mhsaa Class 2a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC527/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0527.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1049122,"bill_number":"SB2175","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2175/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2175.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1049127,"bill_number":"HB720","title":"Bail; provide imposition of by courts, under certain circumstances, when no other conditions will ensure defendant's court appearance.","description":"An Act To Create A New Code Section That Provides A Court, When Determining The Least Onerous Conditions Of Release, Shall Impose Financial Conditions Of Release Upon A Defendant Only When No Other Conditions Will Ensure A Defendant's Appearance In Court; To Provide That If Such Financial Conditions Are Imposed For Release, A Court Shall First Consider An Unsecured Bond That Is Set At An Amount That Takes Into Consideration A Defendant's Ability To Pay; To Amend Sections 21-23-8 And 99-5-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB720/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0720.xml","sponsor":"Joel Bomgar"},
{"bill_id":1049135,"bill_number":"HB717","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB717/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0717.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":1049141,"bill_number":"SB2226","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2226/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2226.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1049146,"bill_number":"SB2192","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2192/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2192.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":1049151,"bill_number":"SB2230","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; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2230/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2230.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1049156,"bill_number":"SB2225","title":"Alcohol and Drug Treatment Pilot Program in Bolivar County; extend repeal date.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-940, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Automatic Repeal Date Of The Alcohol And Drug Treatment Pilot Program In Bolivar County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2225/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2225.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1049165,"bill_number":"SC522","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC522/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0522.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":1049172,"bill_number":"SB2187","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2187/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2187.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":1049178,"bill_number":"HB710","title":"Livestock facilities; delete repealer on authority of certain organizations to hold livestock shows at no charge in.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 69-5-114, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Repealer On The Authority Of Certain Organizations To Hold Livestock Shows In Certain Livestock Facilities At No Charge; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB710/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0710.xml","sponsor":"Bill Pigott"},
{"bill_id":1049182,"bill_number":"SB2206","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2206/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2206.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1049187,"bill_number":"SB2217","title":"Kindergarten-age children; require compulsory school attendance for all.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-13-91 And 37-15-9, 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2217/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2217.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1049194,"bill_number":"HB715","title":"Appropriation; Mississippi Community College Board to provide mid-level funding for community colleges.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Community College Board For The Purpose Of Providing Mid-level Funding For The Public Community And Junior Colleges For The Fiscal Year 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB715/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0715.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":1049200,"bill_number":"SB2189","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2189/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2189.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":1049206,"bill_number":"SB2246","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2246/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2246.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1049211,"bill_number":"SB2216","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 65 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, 2018, 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, 2018, 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2216/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2216.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":1049220,"bill_number":"SB2201","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2201/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2201.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1049226,"bill_number":"SB2249","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2249/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2249.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1049235,"bill_number":"HB703","title":"Pyramid promotional schemes; regulate.","description":"An Act To Create New Sections 75-24-71 Through 75-24-77, To Prohibit Pyramid Promotional Schemes; To Regulate Recruiting Literature And Information Of Bona Fide Inventory Repurchase Programs; To Amend Sections 75-24-51, 75-24-53 And 75-24-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove References To Pyramid Schemes; To Bring Forward Sections 75-24-55, 75-24-61 And 75-24-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Franchise Companies, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB703/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0703.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":1049239,"bill_number":"SB2178","title":"Elections; impose residency requirement to run for certain offices.","description":"An Act To Provide That Any Candidate For A State District Office Shall Be A Resident Of The State District That He Or She Seeks To Represent For Five Years Immediately Preceding The Election Day; To Provide That Any Candidate For A Statewide Office Shall Be A Resident Of The State For Five Years Immediately Preceding The Election Day; 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":"Failed","status_date":"2018-03-26","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2018-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2178/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2178.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":1049246,"bill_number":"SB2197","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 Due To Consumption Of Alcohol; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2197/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2197.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1049253,"bill_number":"SB2248","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2248/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2248.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1049258,"bill_number":"SB2243","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2243/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2243.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1049264,"bill_number":"SB2233","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2233/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2233.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1049269,"bill_number":"SB2185","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2185/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2185.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":1049276,"bill_number":"SB2204","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2204/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2204.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1049284,"bill_number":"SB2247","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2247/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2247.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1049290,"bill_number":"SB2203","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2203/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2203.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1049294,"bill_number":"HB714","title":"School choice; establish statewide open enrollment for public school students.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-15-29 And 37-15-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Transfer Of A Student To A School Of Choice That Is Located In A School District Other Than The Student's District Of Residence Upon The Petition Of The Parent Or Guardian Of The Student; To Provide That Transportation Of A Student To A Transferee School In A School District Other Than The District In Which The Student And His Parent Reside Is The Responsibility Of The Student's Parent; To Amend Section 37-151-93, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A School District Accepting A Student From Another School District Under Open Enrollment From Charging The Student Tuition Fees, And To Require A Student's District Of Residence To Pay Local Maintenance Funds To The School District In Which The Student Is Enrolled; To Amend Section 37-15-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Student To Attend A Different School From The School To Which The Student Is Assigned Within The Student's School District Of Residence; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB714/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0714.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":1049303,"bill_number":"SB2196","title":"MS 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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2196/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2196.xml","sponsor":"J.P. Wilemon"},
{"bill_id":1049309,"bill_number":"SC521","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 Nine To Four Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC521/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0521.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1049316,"bill_number":"HB713","title":"Medicaid; prohibit division from implementing or operating any managed care program after July 1, 2019.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Division Of Medicaid From Implementing Or Operating Any Managed Care Program, Coordinated Care Program, Coordinated Care Organization Program, Health Maintenance Organization Program, Patient-centered Medical Home Program, Accountable Care Organization Program, Provider Sponsored Health Plan, Or Any Combination Of The Above Programs After July 1, 2019; To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On This Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB713/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0713.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":1049322,"bill_number":"SB2210","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2210/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2210.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":1049328,"bill_number":"SB2193","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2193/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2193.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":1049335,"bill_number":"SB2215","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2215/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2215.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":1049342,"bill_number":"SB2236","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2236/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2236.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1049348,"bill_number":"HB702","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB702/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0702.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":1049354,"bill_number":"SB2195","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2195/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2195.xml","sponsor":"Videt Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1049360,"bill_number":"SB2190","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2190/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2190.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":1049369,"bill_number":"HB719","title":"End-of-course assessments; remove mandatory requirement of passing score as a condition of 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 Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB719/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0719.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":1049377,"bill_number":"SB2222","title":"Drug court; clarify eligibility for.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 9-23-5 And 9-23-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Eligibility To Participate In Drug Court To Legislative Intent; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2222/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2222.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":1049381,"bill_number":"SB2180","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":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2180/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2180.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1049387,"bill_number":"SB2223","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2223/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2223.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":1049393,"bill_number":"SB2240","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 Any 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2240/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2240.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":1049399,"bill_number":"SB2202","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2202/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2202.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1049407,"bill_number":"SB2232","title":"Domestic abuse; allow protection of pets in a protection 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 Protection Order, To Include The Protection Of Pets In The Order; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2232/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2232.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1049413,"bill_number":"SB2211","title":"Cargo theft; create crime and provide penalties.","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":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2211/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2211.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":1049420,"bill_number":"SB2179","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2179/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2179.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1049426,"bill_number":"SC525","title":"Commend the 2017 West Point High School \"Green Wave\" Football Team for winning their second consecutive Class 5A 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 Second Consecutive Class 5a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC525/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0525.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":1049435,"bill_number":"SB2181","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2181/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2181.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1049441,"bill_number":"HB707","title":"Radar; authorize sheriffs and deputies to use on county roads outside municipalities with supervisors' approval.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-519, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize, Upon Approval Of A County's Board Of Supervisors, The Sheriff And Deputy Sheriffs 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 Provide That Fines Collected By A County From The Use Of Radar Shall Be Deposited Into A Special 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB707/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0707.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":1049446,"bill_number":"HB711","title":"Transportation funding districts; provide referendum to be held in each to approve sales tax for road improvements.","description":"An Act To Provide That A Referendum Shall Be Held In Each Mississippi Department Of Transportation District At The Election In 2018 On Whether A .50% General Sales Tax Should Be Imposed Within The District To Fund Road Improvements; To Provide That 25% Of The Special Transportation District Sales Tax Revenue Shall Be Distributed To The Counties And Municipalities Within Each District And That 75% Of The Revenue Shall Be Used By The Mississippi Department Of Transportation To Fund Projects Within The District; To Create A District Commission Within Each District That Approves The Referendum To Set The Priority Of Projects That The Mississippi Department Of Transportation Will Undertake With Funds From The Special Sales Tax Designated To The Department; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB711/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0711.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":1049453,"bill_number":"SB2219","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2219/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2219.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1049459,"bill_number":"SB2239","title":"Imitation firearms; prohibit sale of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-10-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Imitation Firearm; To Amend Section 45-10-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Sale Or Display For Sale Of Imitation Firearms; To Amend Section 45-10-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create Exceptions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2239/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2239.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":1049467,"bill_number":"SB2220","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 May 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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2220/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2220.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":1049473,"bill_number":"SB2183","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 And Precinct Names In The Fourth Circuit Court District To Conform To The 2010 Census Data; 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":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2183/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2183.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1049479,"bill_number":"SB2245","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2245/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2245.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1049484,"bill_number":"SB2176","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":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2176/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2176.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":1049489,"bill_number":"SB2234","title":"Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and (SNAP) Programs; impose certain restrictions on expenditures.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Tanf Recipients From Purchasing Certain Items With Their Benefits And To Limit Tanf Atm Withdrawals; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2234/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2234.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1049496,"bill_number":"HB705","title":"Automated sales suppression devices; prohibit.","description":"An Act To Provide That It Is Unlawful To Knowingly Create, Design, Manufacture, Sell, Purchase, Lease, Install, Update, Repair, Service, Transfer, Use, Or Possess Or Otherwise Make Available Automated Sales Suppression Devices Or Other Devices Or Programs That Can Be Used To Falsify Or Manipulate Cash Registers And Other Forms Of Point-of-sale Systems And Records; To Define Certain Terms For The Purposes Of This Act; To Provide Penalties For Violations Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB705/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0705.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":1049505,"bill_number":"SB2177","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2177/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2177.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":1049511,"bill_number":"SB2238","title":"Tax evasion; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2238/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2238.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1049517,"bill_number":"HB716","title":"Appropriation; Local System Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Fund.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Local System Bridge Replacement And Rehabilitation Fund For The Fiscal Year 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB716/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0716.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":1049523,"bill_number":"HB712","title":"School recognition program; clarify eligible personnel to receive salary supplement.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-19-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That School Recognition Supplements Shall Be Available For All Certified Teachers, Licensed Vocational Teachers And Certified Staff; To Provide That Any Nonrecurring Salary Supplement Shall Be Paid In A Single Payment; To Provide For The Issuance Of Supplemental Contract For All Certified Teachers, Licensed Vocational Teachers And Certified Staff Receiving The Supplement Award; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB712/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0712.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":1049529,"bill_number":"SB2186","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2186/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2186.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":1049536,"bill_number":"SB2229","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":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2229/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2229.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1049542,"bill_number":"SB2214","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license tags; authorize issuance to supporters of the Order of the Eastern Star.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The Order Of The Eastern Star In Hinds County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2214/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2214.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":1049547,"bill_number":"SB2194","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2194/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2194.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":1049554,"bill_number":"SB2199","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2199/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2199.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1049559,"bill_number":"SB2174","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2174/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2174.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":1049568,"bill_number":"SB2191","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2191/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2191.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":1049574,"bill_number":"SB2198","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2198/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2198.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1049580,"bill_number":"SB2227","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2227/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2227.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1049588,"bill_number":"SB2235","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2235/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2235.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1049595,"bill_number":"SB2200","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2200/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2200.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1049599,"bill_number":"SC524","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC524/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0524.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":1049605,"bill_number":"SB2221","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2221/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2221.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":1049611,"bill_number":"HB708","title":"Licensed professional counselors; revise titles, qualifications and fees of.","description":"An Act Relating To The Regulation Of Licensed Professional Counselors (lpc); To Amend Sections 73-30-1 And 73-30-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Authority Of The State Board Of Examiners For Licensed Professional Counselors To The Use Of The Title \"provisional Licensed Professional Counselor\"; To Amend Section 73-30-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Term Of Office Of Board Members; To Amend Section 73-30-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe Qualifications For Licensure As A Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor And As A Licensed Professional Counselor; To Prescribe Fees And To Require Fingerprint Criminal History Records Background Checks For Licensees; To Amend Section 73-30-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Venue For An Appeal Of Disciplinary Action By The Board; To Amend Section 73-30-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board To Assess Investigation And Prosecution Costs Against Any Licensee; To Amend Section 73-30-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Certain Counselors From The Scope Of Practice Exemption From Regulation Categories; To Amend Section 73-30-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The July 1, 2020 Repeal Date; To Amend Sections 73-30-7, 73-30-17 And 73-30-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB708/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0708.xml","sponsor":"Brad Touchstone"},
{"bill_id":1049619,"bill_number":"SB2188","title":"Bonds; authorize g.o. 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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2188/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2188.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":1049625,"bill_number":"SB2228","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2228/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2228.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1049630,"bill_number":"SB2250","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2250/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2250.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1049639,"bill_number":"SC523","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":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC523/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0523.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1049645,"bill_number":"SB2205","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2205/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2205.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1049653,"bill_number":"SB2213","title":"Motor carriers; conform code sections to reflect prior transfer of duties of the PSC to the Transportation Commission.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 77-7-7, 77-7-21, 77-7-23, 77-7-41, 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 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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2213/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2213.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1049658,"bill_number":"SB2207","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2207/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2207.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1049663,"bill_number":"HB718","title":"Appropriation; MDA for Small Municipalities and Limited Population Counties Grant Program.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Development Authority For The Purpose Of Providing Funding For The Small Municipalities And Limited Population Counties Grant Program For The Fiscal Year 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB718/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0718.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":1049668,"bill_number":"SB2237","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2237/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2237.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1049676,"bill_number":"SB2218","title":"Community and junior colleges; may enter into loans for up to 25 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 25 Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2218/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2218.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":1049682,"bill_number":"SB2244","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2244/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2244.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1049688,"bill_number":"SB2224","title":"Tourism project incentive program; cultural retail attraction certificates expire on 7/1/18 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, 2018, Unless The Project Is Completed By Such Date; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2224/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2224.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":1049693,"bill_number":"SB2231","title":"Appropriation FY2019; 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 2019.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2231/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2231.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1049700,"bill_number":"HB721","title":"Schools of practical nursing; transfer authority for accreditation of from MS Community College Board to MS Board of Nursing.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 73-15-25 And 75-60-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Transfer The Responsibility Of Establishing The Standards Of Accreditation And Recovering Fees Related To Accreditation Activities For Schools Of Practical Nursing From The Mississippi Community College Board To The Mississippi Board Of Nursing; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB721/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0721.xml","sponsor":"Nolan Mettetal"},
{"bill_id":1049708,"bill_number":"SC526","title":"Commend EMCC \"Lions\" Football Team for 4th NJCAA National Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing And Saluting The East Mississippi Community College \"lions\" Football Team And \"coach Of The Year\" Buddy Stephens For Winning A Record-setting Fourth Njcaa National Championship And Number-one Ranking In The Final National Junior College Athletic Association Poll.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC526/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0526.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":1049712,"bill_number":"SB2208","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 Amend Sections 41-61-55, 41-61-59, 41-61-61 And 41-61-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2208/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2208.xml","sponsor":"John Polk"},
{"bill_id":1049718,"bill_number":"SB2182","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, 2018; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2182/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2182.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1049724,"bill_number":"SB2242","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2242/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2242.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1049729,"bill_number":"HB704","title":"Department of Revenue law enforcement officers; remove limit on employees that may be designated as.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-3-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Limit On The Number Of Department Of Revenue Employees That The Commissioner Of Revenue May Designate To Be Law Enforcement Officers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB704/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0704.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":1049738,"bill_number":"SB2212","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2212/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2212.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1049743,"bill_number":"HB709","title":"Prescription Drugs Consumer Affordable Alternative Payment Options Act; create.","description":"An Act To Codify New 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 Under This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB709/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0709.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":1049747,"bill_number":"HB706","title":"Tort Claims Act; revise notice of claim requirements.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 11-46-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Notice Of Claim Requirements For The Tort Claims Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB706/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0706.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":1049753,"bill_number":"SB2184","title":"Appropriation FY19; 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 2019.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2184/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2184.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1049757,"bill_number":"SB2209","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license tags; authorize for supporters of various organizations.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of Blue Mountain College In Tippah County, Mississippi; To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The Order Of The Eastern Star In Hinds County, Mississippi; To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Members Of The Maurice F. Lucas, Sr., Grand Chapter Of The Eastern Star, Prince Hall Affiliated; To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The American Federation Of Teachers/mississippi; To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The Vitiligo Beautified Foundation, Inc.; To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of Ballet Mississippi; To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet; To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of Firefly Outreach; To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The Former Sam M. Brinkley High School In Jackson, Mississippi; To Prescribe An Additional Fee For The Issuance Of Such License Tags; To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of Ole Miss Student Veterans Of America; To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The Noxubee County High School Tigers; To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The Kosciusko School District; To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The Conservation Of Marine Wildlife; To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Persons Who Are Recipients Of The Combat Action Ribbon; To Prescribe An Additional Fee For The Issuance Of Such License Tags; To Provide For The Distribution Of The Additional Fee Collected From The Issuance Of Such License Tags; To Prescribe An Additional Fee For The Issuance Of Such License Tags And To Provide For The Distribution Of The Additional Fees Collected; To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Mississippians Who Are Recipients Of The Department Of Defense Medal For The Defense Of Freedom; To Amend Section 27-19-44, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Such License Tag From The Requirement That A Certain Number Of Such Tags Must Be Purchased Prior To Issuance; To Prescribe An Additional Fee For The Issuance Of Such License Tags; To Provide For The Distribution Of The Additional Fees Collected; To Authorize The Owner Of An Antique Motorcycle, Upon Payment Of A Special License Tax Fee, To Display A Historical License Plate On Any Such Motorcycle; To Amend Section 27-19-56.352, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reauthorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The Coastal Conservation Association Mississippi; To Amend Section 27-19-56.322, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reauthorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The Oil And Gas Industry; To Amend Section 27-19-56.378, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reauthorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of Choctaw County Chargers; To Amend Section 27-19-56.412, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reauthorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags With The Word \"adoption\" Centered At The Bottom Of The License Tag; To Amend Section 27-19-44.4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Impose An Additional Fee In The Amount Of $2.00 For Any Distinctive Or Special License Tag Or Plate; To Provide That The Proceeds Collected From The Additional Fee Shall Be Deposited Into The Mississippi Burn Care Fund; To Amend Section 27-19-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Surviving Spouse Of A Deceased Veteran Who Was Rated As Having One Hundred Percent Permanent Service-connected Disability Shall Be Entitled To Be Issued A Disabled Veteran License Plate Or Tag For As Long As The Spouse Remains Unmarried, Regardless Of Whether The Deceased Veteran Applied For Or Was Issued Such A License Plate Or Tag; To Amend Section 27-19-56.22, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Distribution Of The Fees Generated From The Purchase Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags For Members Of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; To Amend Section 27-19-56.62, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags Identifying A Person As A Recipient Of The Bronze Star To Bear The International Symbol Of Access Adopted By Rehabilitation International In 1969 At Its Eleventh World Congress On Rehabilitation If The Applicant For Such Tag Is Eligible To Receive A Distinctive Tag Under Section 27-19-56; To Amend Section 27-19-56, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Amend Section 27-19-56.93, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Distribution Of The Fee For The Distinctive Breast Cancer Awareness License Tag; To Amend Section 27-19-56.216, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Distribution Of Fees Collected From The Issuance Of Distinctive License Tags Issued To Supporters Of Laurel High School; To Repeal Sections 27-19-56.17, 27-19-56.20, 27-19-56.21, 27-19-56.23, 27-19-56.25, 27-19-56.26, 27-19-56.28, 27-19-56.31, 27-19-56.33, 27-19-56.34, 27-19-56.35, 27-19-56.36, 27-19-56.37, 27-19-56.38, 27-19-56.39, 27-19-56.40, 27-19-56.42, 27-19-56.44, 27-19-56.45, 27-19-56.46, 27-19-56.48, 27-19-56.49, 27-19-56.50, 27-19-56.51, 27-19-56.52, 27-19-56.53, 27-19-56.54, 27-19-56.56, 27-19-56.60, 27-19-56.65, 27-19-56.66, 27-19-56.68, 27-19-56.71, 27-19-56.75, 27-19-56.77, 27-19-56.78, 27-19-56.80, 27-19-56.83, 27-19-56.86, 27-19-56.89, 27-19-56.98, 27-19-56.99, 27-19-56.100, 27-19-56.101, 27-19-56.103, 27-19-56.104, 27-19-56.105, 27-19-56.107, 27-19-56.110, 27-19-56.111, 27-19-56.114, 27-19-56.115, 27-19-56.118, 27-19-56.119, 27-19-56.122, 27-19-56.123, 27-19-56.124, 27-19-56.126, 27-19-56.128, 27-19-56.129, 27-19-56.131, 27-19-56.132, 27-19-56.134, 27-19-56.135, 27-19-56.140, 27-19-56.141, 27-19-56.143, 27-19-56.144, 27-19-56.145, 27-19-56.146, 27-19-56.147, 27-19-56.148, 27-19-56.153, 27-19-56.155, 27-19-56.156, 27-19-56.157, 27-19-56.158, 27-19-56.159, 27-19-56.160, 27-19-56.161, 27-19-56.163, 27-19-56.165, 27-19-56.167, 27-19-56.168, 27-19-56.170, 27-19-56.171, 27-19-56.173, 27-19-56.174, 27-19-56.177, 27-19-56.178, 27-19-56.179, 27-19-56.180, 27-19-56.181, 27-19-56.182, 27-19-56.183, 27-19-56.184, 27-19-56.188, 27-19-56.191, 27-19-56.194, 27-19-56.197, 27-19-56.198, 27-19-56.204, 27-19-56.205, 27-19-56.206, 27-19-56.207, 27-19-56.208, 27-19-56.210, 27-19-56.211, 27-19-56.212, 27-19-56.214, 27-19-56.215, 27-19-56.217, 27-19-56.218, 27-19-56.219, 27-19-56.220, 27-19-56.221, 27-19-56.222, 27-19-56.223, 27-19-56.224, 27-19-56.225, 27-19-56.226, 27-19-56.227, 27-19-56.228, 27-19-56.229, 27-19-56.231, 27-19-56.233, 27-19-56.234, 27-19-56.235, 27-19-56.236, 27-19-56.237, 27-19-56.238, 27-19-56.241, 27-19-56.242, 27-19-56.243, 27-19-56.244, 27-19-56.245, 27-19-56.247, 27-19-56.248, 27-19-56.249, 27-19-56.250, 27-19-56.252, 27-19-56.253, 27-19-56.254, 27-19-56.255, 27-19-56.256, 27-19-56.258, 27-19-56.259, 27-19-56.260, 27-19-56.261, 27-19-56.262, 27-19-56.263, 27-19-56.264, 27-19-56.265, 27-19-56.266, 27-19-56.267, 27-19-56.269, 27-19-56.270, 27-19-56.272, 27-19-56.273, 27-19-56.274, 27-19-56.275, 27-19-56.276, 27-19-56.279, 27-19-56.280, 27-19-56.282, 27-19-56.283 And 27-19-56.285, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Were Adopted Prior To The 2012 Regular Session, Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Various Organizations And Have Never Met The Requirements To Be Issued; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2209/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2209.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":1049782,"bill_number":"SB2273","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2273/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2273.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":1049799,"bill_number":"SB2264","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2264/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2264.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1049819,"bill_number":"SB2267","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2267/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2267.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1049838,"bill_number":"SB2272","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2272/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2272.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1049858,"bill_number":"SB2271","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2271/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2271.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1049878,"bill_number":"SB2256","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2256/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2256.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1049896,"bill_number":"SB2266","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2266/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2266.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1049917,"bill_number":"SB2251","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2251/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2251.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1049933,"bill_number":"SB2254","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2254/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2254.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1049953,"bill_number":"SB2253","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2253/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2253.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1049970,"bill_number":"SB2263","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2263/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2263.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1049992,"bill_number":"SB2260","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2260/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2260.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1050011,"bill_number":"SB2269","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2269/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2269.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1050028,"bill_number":"SB2259","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2259/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2259.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1050048,"bill_number":"SB2270","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2270/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2270.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1050066,"bill_number":"SB2258","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2258/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2258.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1050084,"bill_number":"SB2265","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2265/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2265.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1050101,"bill_number":"SB2274","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2274/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2274.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1050118,"bill_number":"SB2257","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2257/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2257.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1050139,"bill_number":"SB2262","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2262/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2262.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1050155,"bill_number":"SB2261","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2261/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2261.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1050174,"bill_number":"SB2255","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2255/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2255.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1050191,"bill_number":"SB2268","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, 2018; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2268/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2268.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1050207,"bill_number":"SB2252","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2252/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2252.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1050384,"bill_number":"HB722","title":"Use tax; use portion of revenue to assist municipalities and counties with road and bridge improvements.","description":"An Act To Provide That An Amount Equal To A Portion Of The Use Tax Revenue Collected Under The Mississippi Use Tax Law Shall Be Distributed To Municipalities; To Provide That Such Funds Distributed To Municipalities Shall Be Expended Solely For Paying Costs Associated With Repair, Maintenance And Reconstruction Of Roads, Streets And Bridges In Municipalities; To Provide That A Portion Of Use Tax Revenue Collected Under The Mississippi Use Tax Law Shall Be Deposited Into A Special Fund In The State Treasury And Used To Assist Counties In Paying Costs Associated With The Repair, Maintenance And Reconstruction Of Roads, Streets And Bridges In Counties; To Provide That A Portion Of Use Tax Revenue Collected Under The Mississippi Use Tax Law Shall Be Deposited Into A Special Fund In The State Treasury And Used By The Mississippi Development Authority To Provide Grants To Assist Municipalities And Counties In Paying Costs Associated With The Repair, Maintenance And Reconstruction Of Roads, Streets And Bridges In Municipalities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB722/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0722.xml","sponsor":"Philip Gunn"},
{"bill_id":1050834,"bill_number":"SC528","title":"Commend Ole Miss Golf Standout Braden Thornberry for representing the United States in the 2017 Walker Cup Matches.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Ole Miss Golf Team Standout Braden Thornberry For Winning The University's First-ever 2017 Men's Ncaa Individual Golf National Championship And For Representing The United States Leading The Usa To Victory In The 2017 Walker Cup Matches.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC528/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0528.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1051297,"bill_number":"SB2283","title":"Community Policing and Transparency Act; create body-worn camera policy standards.","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2283/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2283.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":1051347,"bill_number":"SB2284","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2284/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2284.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":1051392,"bill_number":"SB2296","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2296/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2296.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1051444,"bill_number":"SB2295","title":"Public Service Commission; extend repealers/clarify enforcement authority and jurisdiction.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 77-1-1, 77-1-3, 77-1-5, 77-1-6, 77-1-11, 77-1-15, 77-1-17, 77-1-19, 77-1-21, 77-1-25, 77-1-27, 77-1-29, 77-1-31, 77-1-33, 77-1-35, 77-1-37, 77-1-39, 77-1-41, 77-1-43, 77-1-47 And 77-1-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Create The Public Service Commission And Prescribe Its Powers And Duties; To Amend Reenacted Section 77-1-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Method Of Enforcement Of Certain Laws, Rules, Regulations, Orders, Decisions And Determinations Of The Commission; To Amend Section 77-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of Repeal On Those Sections; To Amend Section 77-1-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of Repeal On This Section Which Authorizes The Commission And The Public Utilities Staff To Hire Attorneys And Consultants For Certain Proceedings; To Amend Section 77-3-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Exclusive Jurisdiction Of The Commission; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2295/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2295.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1051494,"bill_number":"SB2285","title":"Suspension of licensed school district employee for five 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 Five Days Or Less; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2285/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2285.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1051546,"bill_number":"SB2281","title":"State highway system; require certain section of MS Highway 9 in Pontotoc County to remain in the system.","description":"An Act To Provide That Mississippi Highway 9 In Pontotoc County Shall Remain In The State Highway System; To Require The Mississippi Department Of Transportation To Maintain That Section Of Mississippi Highway 9; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2281/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2281.xml","sponsor":"Nickey Browning"},
{"bill_id":1051590,"bill_number":"SB2275","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2275/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2275.xml","sponsor":"Billy Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1051636,"bill_number":"SB2287","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2287/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2287.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1051685,"bill_number":"SB2300","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 To Extend The Repealer; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2300/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2300.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1051738,"bill_number":"SB2299","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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2299/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2299.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1051779,"bill_number":"SB2277","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 The 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 A Vehicle May Only Receive A Branded Title; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2277/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2277.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1051827,"bill_number":"SB2292","title":"Capitol Complex Improvement District projects; authorize DFA to issue short-term debt to implement and administer projects.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 29-5-215, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration To Issue Short-term Debt To Implement And Administer The Projects In The Capitol Complex Improvement District Secured By The Portion Of The Proceeds Of The Special Sales Tax Allocated To The Capitol Complex Improvement District Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2292/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2292.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1051867,"bill_number":"SB2298","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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2298/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2298.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1051909,"bill_number":"SB2278","title":"Alcoholic beverages; allow direct shipment of wines to package retailers and on-premises retailers.","description":"An Act To Authorize Certain Persons Domiciled Outside This State To Lawfully Ship Directly To Package Retailers And On-premises Retailers; 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 Sections 27-71-15 And 67-1-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2278/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2278.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1051964,"bill_number":"SB2288","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2288/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2288.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":1052016,"bill_number":"SB2291","title":"Commercial mobile radio service providers; shall automatically compensate customers for loss of service.","description":"An Act To Require A Commercial Mobile Radio Service Provider Doing Business In This State To Automatically Compensate Its Customer For Any Loss Of Service With Certain Exceptions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2291/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2291.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":1052069,"bill_number":"SB2289","title":"Governmental entities; prohibit public funding of advertisements, lobbying activities and certain convention or other meetings.","description":"An Act To Create Section 5-8-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Certain Terms And To Prohibit State Agencies And Political Subdivisions From Lobbying The Legislature Or Expending Public Funds To Pay Contract Lobbyists; To Amend Section 5-8-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; To Prohibit State Agencies And Political Subdivisions From Using Radio And Television Advertising To Promote Agency Programs, Except In Certain Instances; To Prohibit Governmental Entity Sponsorship, In Whole Or In Part, Of Certain Private Conventions And Meetings; To Amend Sections 17-3-1 And 17-3-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2289/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2289.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1052117,"bill_number":"SB2293","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\" As Used In 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":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2293/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2293.xml","sponsor":"Nickey Browning"},
{"bill_id":1052165,"bill_number":"SB2290","title":"Yazoo-Mississippi Delta Levee Board; revise maximum amount of per diem paid to members of the board.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 2, Chapter 170, Laws Of 1922, As Amended, To Revise The Maximum Amount Of Per Diem Which May Be Paid To Commissioners Of The Yazoo-mississippi Delta Levee Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2290/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2290.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1052215,"bill_number":"SB2297","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2297/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2297.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1052266,"bill_number":"SB2276","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2276/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2276.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1052318,"bill_number":"SB2279","title":"Access to children's records; require release to member of Legislature per release form.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-261, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Release Of Certain Children's Records To A Committee Or Member Of The Legislature Upon Prior Written Consent Of The Parent, Guardian Or Custodian Of The Child; To Set Forth Minimum Requirements For The Written Release; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2279/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2279.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":1052366,"bill_number":"SB2286","title":"Forensic Mental Health Act of 2018; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Forensic Mental Health Act Of 2018; To Ensure Constitutional Protections For People With Mental Health Concerns Who Are Involved With The Criminal Justice System; To Require The Department Of Mental Health To Develop Standards For Certification Of Providers Authorized To Perform Mental Examinations For Criminal Defendants And To Provide Training To The Providers; To Amend Section 99-13-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Mental Examination Of Persons Charged With A Felony; To Amend Section 41-21-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Jurisdiction Over A Person With Unresolved Violent Felony Charges Whose Mental Competency Is In Question; To Amend Section 41-21-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2286/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2286.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1052400,"bill_number":"SB2294","title":"Homestead exemption; a joint owner who fulfills the age requirement qualifies for the exemption in full under certain circumstances.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-33-67, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Owner Of Jointly Owned Property Who Fulfills The Age Requirement For Over 65 Homestead Exemption And Is Utilizing The Property As A Homestead Shall Be Eligible For The Over 65 Exemption In Full If No Other Joint Owner Is Residing At The Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2294/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2294.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":1052445,"bill_number":"SB2282","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, Nontraditional Jobs Grant Program Under The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security; To Provide Definitions; To Provide For The Use Of Grant Funds And Grant Applications; To Authorize The Executive Director Of The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security To Implement This Act And Monitor The Use Of Funds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2282/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2282.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":1052496,"bill_number":"SB2280","title":"Local public officials; increase salaries of.","description":"An Act 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 Authorize Commissioners Of Election To Be Paid Per Diem In The Amount Of $100.00 For The Performance Of Their Duties On Nonelection Days; To Amend Section 23-15-225, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Compensation Of County Registrars Of Election; To Amend Section 25-3-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Salaries Of County Tax Assessors And Collectors; 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 25-3-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Salaries Of County Supervisors; 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 25-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Fee Paid To The Circuit Clerk For Each Day's Attendance Upon The Circuit Court Term; To Amend Section 25-7-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Fees Charged By Sheriffs; To Amend Section 25-7-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Fees Charged By Marshals And Constables; 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 Amend Reenacted 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; To Bring Forward Section 25-60-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For A Filing Fee For Certain Documents, For Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2280/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2280.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1053170,"bill_number":"HB839","title":"Correspondence courses; repeal provisions relating to requirement of permits to conduct, fees, revocation of permits and penalties.","description":"An Act To Repeal Sections 75-59-1, 75-59-3, 75-59-5, 75-59-7 And 75-59-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Provisions Addressing Correspondence Courses, Providing For The Requirement Of A Permit From The Secretary Of State, The Payment And Collection Of Fees, Revocation Of Permits, Interagency Cooperation Between The Secretary Of State And State Department Of Education For Development Of Rules And Regulation Affecting Correspondence Course And Penalties Imposed For Violating The Provisions Pertaining To Such Courses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB839/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0839.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1053175,"bill_number":"HB795","title":"Corporate name; remove limitations on authority of the board of directors to change.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 79-4-10.05, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Limitations On The Authority Of The Board Of Directors Of A Corporation To Change The Corporate Name Without Shareholder Approval; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB795/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0795.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":1053180,"bill_number":"HB805","title":"Habitual offenders; authorize DA and circuit court to reduce maximum sentence.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Reduction Of Sentence For Habitual Offenders When The District Attorney And Applicable Circuit Court Agree To Such Reduction; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB805/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0805.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":1053186,"bill_number":"HB809","title":"Humane Society; revise criteria for exemption from registration and reporting requirements for charitable organizations.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 79-11-505, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Criteria For Humane Societies To Be Exempt From The Registration And Reporting Requirements For Charitable Organizations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB809/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0809.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1053193,"bill_number":"HB752","title":"Dyslexia and speech therapy screenings; require school districts to provide for and accept independent evaluations.","description":"An Act To Create New Sections 37-173-16 And 37-175-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require School Districts To Provide Additional Dyslexia Screenings, Speech, Language, Voice And Fluency Screenings And Comprehensive Evaluations For Students At Any Time The Student Is Enrolled In Public School; To Provide That The Screenings And Evaluations May Be Conducted 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 Or Speech-language Impairment-like Symptoms; To Require School Districts To Perform A Comprehensive Evaluation Of A Student Who Fails The Dyslexia Screener Or The Speech, Language, Voice And Fluency Screener; To Provide That The Costs Associated With The Subsequent Screening And Comprehensive Evaluation Shall Be Paid By The School District Of The Student's Enrollment And Attendance; To Impose A $2,500.00 Fine Upon School Districts For Each Instance Of Denying To Accept A Second Evaluation; To Amend Sections 37-173-15 And 37-175-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB752/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0752.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1053198,"bill_number":"HB743","title":"State lottery; enact and provide $25 million of proceeds to 25 poorest school districts.","description":"An Act To Require The Mississippi Gaming Commission To Establish A State Lottery To Be Administered By The Mississippi Gaming Commission; To Provide That Twenty-five Million Dollars Of Proceeds Shall Annually Be Deposited Into A Special Fund For The Twenty-five Poorest School Districts In The State; To Provide That Remaining Proceeds Shall Be Deposited Into The State General 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB743/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0743.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1053204,"bill_number":"HB739","title":"Female genital mutilation; create the crime of.","description":"An Act To Create The Crime Of Female Genital Mutilation; To Provide The Elements Of The Crime; To Provide That A Violation Of This Act Shall Be A Felony; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB739/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0739.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":1053210,"bill_number":"HB758","title":"Thermal imaging or heat amplifying device; prohibit use of when hunting, taking or killing deer at night.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-7-95, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Use Of Any Thermal Imaging Or Heat Amplifying Device When Hunting, Taking Or Killing Deer At Night; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB758/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0758.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":1053215,"bill_number":"HB787","title":"Athlete agency contracts; revise liabilities of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 72-42-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Update Definitions; To Amend Section 73-42-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify Venue For Causes Of Action Related To Athlete Agent Contracts; To Amend Section 73-42-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Contractual Requirements For Agency Contracts; To Amend Section 73-42-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Recognize Rights Of Parents Or Guardians Of Minor; To Amend Section 73-42-34, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform With Venue Requirements; To Enact Section 73-42-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Recognize The Authority And Autonomy Of Educational Institutions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB787/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0787.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":1053222,"bill_number":"HB763","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB763/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0763.xml","sponsor":"Mark Tullos"},
{"bill_id":1053227,"bill_number":"HB765","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist New Site Water Association with repair of a water tank.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The New Site Water Association In Paying Costs Associated With Repairing A Water Tank That Is Located Adjacent To The Piney Grove Campground In Prentiss County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB765/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0765.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":1053232,"bill_number":"HB798","title":"Casino parking facilities; prohibit state from prohibiting or impeding use as storm shelter.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The State Of Mississippi, Any Agency Of Or Political Subdivision Of The State From Prohibiting Or Impeding The Use Of Casino Parking Facilities As Storm Shelters For Hurricanes, Tornadoes Or Other Similar Disaster Emergencies; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB798/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0798.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":1053238,"bill_number":"HB749","title":"School teachers; require those with nonrenewable special license to obtain standard licensure within three years of employment.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Teachers Who Hold A Nonrenewable Three-year Special License And Are Employed In Public Schools And Nonpublic Schools Accredited By The State Department Of Education To Obtain A Standard License Within The Three Years Of Employment As Is Required For Charter Schools; To Provide That Failure Of A Teacher To Obtain A Standard License Would Result In The Inability To Be Employed As An Educator In Public And Certain Nonpublic Schools; To Bring Forward Section 37-28-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB749/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0749.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":1053245,"bill_number":"HB813","title":"Mississippi Underground Storage Tank Act of 1988; revise tank regulatory fee provisions and create the Underground Storage Tank Advisory Council.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-17-403, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Certain Underground Storage Tanks Within The Definition Of An Active Site Under The Mississippi Underground Storage Tank Act Of 1988; To Amend Section 49-17-421, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Cap On The Annual Tank Regulatory Fee Assessed By The Commission On Environmental Quality; To Require That The Commission Set The Amount Of The Fee By Order; To Establish Certain Requirements For The Order Determining The Fee; To Authorize A Public Hearing To Be Held Regarding The Fee; To Create New Section 49-17-422, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Underground Storage Tank Advisory Council; To Require The Council To Conduct An Independent Study Of The Costs Related To The Underground Storage Tank Program; To Require That The Council Recommend An Equitable Fee System For The Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB813/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0813.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1053252,"bill_number":"HB829","title":"\"Mississippi Vision for Better Learning Program\"; implement to require comprehensive eye examination for first-time students.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-3-87, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Recommend A Comprehensive Eye Examination For All Students Prior To Entering Or Enrolling For The First Time In A Public, Private Or Parochial School; To Provide Standards For Required Eye Examinations; To Direct The State Department Of Education With Input From The Mississippi Vision Foundation To Develop And Issue Regulations Establishing Standards For The Student Eye Examination Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB829/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0829.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1053259,"bill_number":"HB791","title":"Alcoholic beverages; revise where holders of Class 1 or 2 manufacturer's permit may manufacture and distribute in wet counties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Where Holders Of Certain Manufacturer's Permits Issued Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law May Manufacture And Distribute Alcoholic Beverages In Counties That Have Voted To Come Out From Under The Dry Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB791/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0791.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":1053264,"bill_number":"HB835","title":"Tobacco products; revise minimum age to purchase and revise fines for violations.","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, 97-32-23 And 97-32-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Raise To Twenty-one Years Of Age The Minimum Age Required In Order For A Person To Purchase Tobacco Products And To Increase The Fines For Violations Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB835/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0835.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1053269,"bill_number":"HB831","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB831/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0831.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":1053276,"bill_number":"HB807","title":"School property; exempt requirement for automatic reverter when property is conveyed to the United States.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-7-477, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt The Requirement For Automatic Reverters In Transactions Relating To The Conveyance Of School Property When The United States Is The Acquiring Entity Of Such Property; To Bring Forward Section 3-5-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB807/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0807.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":1053281,"bill_number":"HB775","title":"Occupational licensing boards; revise how certain prior convictions are used by.","description":"An Act To Provide That No Person Shall Be Disqualified From Pursuing, Practicing Or Engaging In Any Occupation For Which A License Or Certification Is Required Because Of A Prior Conviction Unless The Conviction Is Determined To Be Directly Related To The Occupation For Which The License Is Sought; To Provide That A Person Who Does Have Such A Conviction Shall Have An Opportunity To Present Evidence Of Rehabilitation And Mitigating Factors; To Provide That A Licensing Authority Shall Not Inquire Into Or Consider The Conviction History Of An Applicant Until After The Applicant Is Found To Be Otherwise Qualified For The License; To Provide An Appeals Process; To Amend Sections 73-9-24, 73-15-17, 73-15-19, 73-15-21, 73-15-101, 73-17-11, 73-21-85, 73-21-111, 73-21-126, 73-23-43, 73-25-3, 73-25-14, 73-25-32, 73-26-3, 73-27-5, 73-27-12, 73-30-9, 73-31-13, 73-34-14, 73-34-109, 73-35-10, 73-42-9, 73-53-11, 73-53-13, 73-54-17, 73-67-21, 73-69-7, 73-69-11, 73-71-19, 73-75-13, 75-15-11, 75-67-323, 75-67-421, 75-67-509, 75-67-609, 81-1-135, 81-18-9, 81-18-61, 83-39-3, 97-33-307 And 97-17-71.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 37-9-17, 41-59-101, 43-11-13, 43-20-14, 43-21-907, 73-15-201, 73-23-101 And 73-25-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB775/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0775.xml","sponsor":"Joel Bomgar"},
{"bill_id":1053287,"bill_number":"HB823","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB823/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0823.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":1053294,"bill_number":"HB810","title":"Service of process on in-state charities; clarify.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 79-11-511, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Service Of Process On In-state Charities; To Require Designation Of A Registered Agent; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB810/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0810.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1053301,"bill_number":"HB821","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB821/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0821.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":1053306,"bill_number":"HB734","title":"Appropriation; Mississippi Main Street Association for providing program assistance related to downtown development.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Main Street Association For The Purpose Of Providing Program Assistance, Resources And Expertise Related To Downtown Development To Communities Throughout The State For The Fiscal Year 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB734/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0734.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1053311,"bill_number":"HB812","title":"Sales tax; revise provisions regarding contractors using material purchase certificate to purchase materials that do not become component part of structure.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Contractor That Uses A Material Purchase Certificate To Purchase Materials Or Services That Do Not Become A Component Part Of A Structure To Be Erected Or Repaired With No Sales Tax Due Shall Report And Pay The Tax Due On Such Purchases; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB812/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0812.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1053316,"bill_number":"HB788","title":"Mississippi Major Economic Impact Authority; revise certain authority concerning loan for certain economic development project.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-75-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Mississippi Major Economic Impact Authority To Renegotiate The Payment And Interest Of Certain Loans Provided To A Certain Municipality For Certain Projects Under The Mississippi Major Economic Impact Act; To Amend Section 21-33-303, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Certain Debt Incurred By A Municipality For The Project Shall Not Be Included In The Municipality's Calculation Of The Maximum Outstanding Bonded Indebtedness Or The Maximum Outstanding General Obligation Indebtedness; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB788/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0788.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":1053321,"bill_number":"HB804","title":"Voter identifications; provide procedure for presenting in municipal elections.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-573, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That During Municipal Elections, An Affidavit Voter Who Is Casting An Affidavit Ballot Because The Voter Is Unable To Present An Acceptable Form Of Photo Identification Shall Return To The Municipal Clerk's Office Within Five Business Days Of The Date Of The Election To Present An Acceptable Form Of Photo Identification, A Mississippi Voter Identification Card, Or To File An Affidavit Of Religious Objection In Order To Have His Or Her Vote Counted; To Bring Forward Section 23-15-563, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Voter Identification Requirement, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB804/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0804.xml","sponsor":"William Denny"},
{"bill_id":1053328,"bill_number":"HB747","title":"Excess state funds; authorize a portion of to be invested in bonds issued, assumed or guaranteed by the State of Israel.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-105-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, 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":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB747/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0747.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":1053334,"bill_number":"HB730","title":"Sales tax; revise provisions regarding denial/revocation of permit due to unpaid tax liability.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Commissioner Of Revenue May Deny An Application For A Sales Tax Permit Or Revoke A Sales Tax Permit If The Applicant Or Taxpayer Is An Entity And Any Partner, Member, Principal Officer Or Director Of Such Entity Has Failed To Satisfy All Of The Finally Determined Tax Liabilities Owed By That Partner, Member, Principal Officer Or Director; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB730/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0730.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1053340,"bill_number":"HB726","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB726/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0726.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":1053345,"bill_number":"HB761","title":"Homestead exemption; revise certain provisions regarding filing application for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-33-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Person Does Not Have A Homestead Exemption Application On File On Or Before April 1 Of The Current Year, The Person May File With The Tax Assessor During The Current Year As Well As Any Time On Or Before April 1 Of The Next Succeeding Year A Homestead Exemption Application For Such Next Succeeding Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB761/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0761.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":1053354,"bill_number":"HB819","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB819/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0819.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":1053359,"bill_number":"HB825","title":"Youth Unemployment Task Force; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Youth Unemployment Task Force; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB825/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0825.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":1053365,"bill_number":"HB811","title":"MS Credit Availability Act, Title Pledge Act, and Check Cashers Act; extend repealer on certain provisions of.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 75-67-601 Through 75-67-637, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Mississippi Credit Availability Act; To Reenact Section 75-67-403, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Defines Certain Terms Used Under The Mississippi Title Pledge Act; To Reenact Section 75-67-505, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes Licensing Requirements For Check Cashers Under The Mississippi Check Cashers Act; To Create New Section 75-67-639, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Codify And Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Mississippi Credit Availability Act And Those Reenacted Sections Under The Mississippi Title Pledge Act And The Mississippi Check Cashers Act; To Repeal Section 22, Chapter 500, Laws Of 2016, Which Provides For The Repeal Of The Reenacted Sections And Is Not Codified; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB811/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0811.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1053372,"bill_number":"HB769","title":"Health insurance policies; delete age limitation on requirement to provide autism-related coverage.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-9-26, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Age Limitation On The Requirement That Health Insurance Policies Provide Coverage For Autism-related Treatment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB769/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0769.xml","sponsor":"Steve Massengill"},
{"bill_id":1053376,"bill_number":"HB843","title":"Professional bail agent license; revise personal surety amount of qualification bond.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-39-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Personal Surety To Maintain A Deposit Of Securities In The Amount Of One-tenth The Amount Of All Bonds Or Undertakings Written In This State On Which He Is Liable, But In No Instance Less Than Thirty Thousand Dollars; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB843/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0843.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":1053383,"bill_number":"HB796","title":"Reverse auctions in public purchases; make applicable only to agencies.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Reverse Auctions Shall Be The Primary Method Of Receiving Bids During The Bidding Process For Agencies; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB796/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0796.xml","sponsor":"Roun McNeal"},
{"bill_id":1053389,"bill_number":"HB751","title":"Graduation rates; revise method of reporting for accountability purposes by providing 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 Calculating Rates Based On A Five-year Completion Model For Issuance Of Standard Diplomas; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB751/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0751.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":1053395,"bill_number":"HB759","title":"County officials; increase the salaries of certain.","description":"An Act To Increase The Compensation Paid To Certain County Officials; 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 Bring Forward Section 25-60-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; 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 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; To Amend Section 25-7-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Fees Charged By Sheriffs Of The Various Counties; To Amend Section 23-15-225, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Compensation Paid To Registrars; To Amend Section 25-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Fee Charged By Circuit Court Clerks For Each Day's Attendance Upon The Circuit Court Term; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB759/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0759.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":1053401,"bill_number":"HB838","title":"Nurse practitioners; require to display on all signage the name of their collaborating physician.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-121-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Practitioners Of Nursing Who Have An Active Collaborative Agreement With A Physician To Display On All Signage Relating To The Practitioner The Name Of The Physician With Whom The Practitioner Of Nursing Is Collaborating; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB838/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0838.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1053408,"bill_number":"HB799","title":"Telemedicine; revise certain provisions relating to coverage and reimbursement for services.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-9-351, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Health Insurance Companies And Employee Benefit Plans May Limit Telemedicine Coverage To Health Care Providers In Network With The Plan Instead Of In A Telemedicine Network Approved By The Plan; To Amend Section 83-9-353, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of \"store-and-forward Telemedicine Services\" For The Purposes Of Coverage And Reimbursement For Those Services; To Revise The Criteria For Qualifying Patients For Remote Patient Monitoring Services; To Delete The Requirement That A Remote Patient Monitoring Prior Authorization Request Be Submitted To Request Telemonitoring Services; To Revise The Provision That Prohibits Placing Geographical Restrictions On The Delivery Of Telemdicine Services To Delete Reference To Services In The Home Setting; To Provide That Health Insurance Companies And Employee Benefit Plans May Limit Telemedicine Coverage To Health Care Providers In Network With The Plan Instead Of In A Telemedicine Network Approved By The Plan; To Prohibit A Health Insurance Or Employee Benefit Plan From Conditioning Payment For Services To A Health Care Provider Or Facility Based Upon The Actions Or Omissions Of Another Health Care Provider Or Facility; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB799/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0799.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":1053419,"bill_number":"HB840","title":"Alcoholic beverages; revise provisions regarding issuance of on-premises retailer's permit to common carrier operating solely in water.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Common Carrier Operating Solely In The Water Applies For An On-premises Retailer's Permit Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law, Such Common Carrier Must, Along With All Other Qualifications For A Permit, Be Certified To Carry At Least One Hundred Fifty Passengers Or Provide Overnight Accommodations For At Least Fifty Passengers And Operate Primarily In The Waters Within The State Of Mississippi Which Lie Adjacent To The State Of Mississippi South Of The Three Most Southern Counties In The State Of Mississippi Or On The Mississippi River Or Navigable Waters Within Any County Bordering On The Mississippi River; To Amend Section 99-27-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Regarding Abatement Of Nuisances And Alcoholic Beverages, In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB840/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0840.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1053425,"bill_number":"HB781","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB781/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0781.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":1053432,"bill_number":"HB762","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB762/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0762.xml","sponsor":"Mark Tullos"},
{"bill_id":1053438,"bill_number":"HB841","title":"National Collegiate Athletic Association Fairness in F.A.C.T. Investigation Act of 2018; create.","description":"An Act To Create \"the National Collegiate Athletic Association (ncaa) Fairness In F.a.c.t. Investigations Act Of 2018,\" To Prescribe Guidelines To Be Used By The Ncaa When Carrying Out Investigations 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 Be 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB841/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0841.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":1053443,"bill_number":"HB832","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB832/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0832.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":1053450,"bill_number":"HB783","title":"Public schools; require brief moment of quiet reflection at start of each 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB783/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0783.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":1053456,"bill_number":"HB771","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 Statutory Hiring Policies; 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 To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB771/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0771.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":1053461,"bill_number":"HB779","title":"Child Death Review Panel; require to report all child deaths to Department of Child Protection Services and law enforcement.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-111-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That All Child Deaths That Are Reported To The Child Death Review Panel Be Promptly Reported By The Review Panel To The Department Of Child Protection Services And To The Appropriate Law Enforcement Agency Or Agencies For Investigation; To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On This Section; To Amend Section 41-61-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That The Results Of Investigations Of Child Deaths By Medical Examiners Be Reported To The Department Of Child Protection Services Within Three Days Of The Conclusion Of The Death Investigation; To Amend Section 43-21-261, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Human Services And The Department Of Child Protection Services To Promptly Report All Child Deaths To The Appropriate Law Enforcement Agency Or Agencies For Investigation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB779/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0779.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":1053468,"bill_number":"HB727","title":"Mortgages and deeds of trust; require the loan amount and maturity date to be included for those that are to be recorded.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 89-5-24, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Loan Amount And Maturity Date To Be Included In Mortgages And Deeds Of Trust That Are To Be Recorded; To Bring Forward Section 89-5-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Regarding Requirements Of Mortgages And Deeds Of Trust, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB727/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0727.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":1053474,"bill_number":"HB738","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB738/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0738.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":1053479,"bill_number":"HB774","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 Have 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 2019 Regular Session Of The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB774/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0774.xml","sponsor":"William Denny"},
{"bill_id":1053486,"bill_number":"HC21","title":"Bogue Chitto Lady Bobcats Softball Team; commend upon winning MHSAA Class 1A Fast-pitch Softball State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Bogue Chitto Attendance Center \"lady Bobcats\" Fast-pitch Softball Team And Head Coach Scott Leggett Upon Winning Their Fourth Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 1a Fast-pitch Softball State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC21/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0021.xml","sponsor":"Vince Mangold"},
{"bill_id":1053491,"bill_number":"HB740","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB740/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0740.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":1053495,"bill_number":"HB833","title":"End-of-course assessments; remove mandatory requirement of passing score as a condition 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 Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB833/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0833.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1053503,"bill_number":"HB818","title":"Department 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB818/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0818.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":1053508,"bill_number":"HB801","title":"Children; authorize emergency placement in home of a relative.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-15-14, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Children To Be Placed In The Home Of A Relative In Emergency Placement Because Of Sudden Unavailability Of Their Primary Caregiver; To Increase To Fifteen Days The Maximum Time To Submit Fingerprints Of Adults Residing In The Placement Home To The Mcic Or Fbi And The Maximum Time For A Person To Submit Fingerprints After Being Denied Placement Of A Child In Their Home; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB801/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0801.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":1053513,"bill_number":"HB826","title":"Perpetual care cemeteries; provide criminal penalties for violation of law regulating.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-43-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Criminal Penalties For Any Person, Partnership Corporation Or Organization That Embezzles Or Fraudulently Or Knowingly And Willfully Misapplies Or Converts Perpetual Care Trust Funds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB826/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0826.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":1053519,"bill_number":"HR3","title":"Monica T. Barnes \"Mississippi Monica\"; commend success as producer of The Steve Harvey Morning Show.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Success Of Monica Theresa Barnes, \"mississippi Monica,\" As Producer And Talent Booker For The Steve Harvey Morning Show.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"Immediate Release","last_action_date":"2018-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR3/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0003.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":1053524,"bill_number":"HB794","title":"Mississippi Public-Private Partnership Act of 2018; 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 2018\"; 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 Establish The P3 Review Board 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 Bring Forward Section 31-7-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; 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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB794/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0794.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":1053529,"bill_number":"HB806","title":"Alcorn County MDOC property; authorize DFA to transfer certain to City of Corinth, MS and Alcorn County, MS.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration Acting On Behalf Of The Mississippi Department Of Corrections To Convey And Transfer Certain Real Property Located In Alcorn County, Mississippi, To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Corinth, Mississippi, And Alcorn County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB806/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0806.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":1053532,"bill_number":"HB757","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB757/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0757.xml","sponsor":"Casey Eure"},
{"bill_id":1053541,"bill_number":"HB724","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB724/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0724.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":1053545,"bill_number":"HB723","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB723/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0723.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":1053550,"bill_number":"HB753","title":"School superintendents; revise qualifications of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-9-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Qualifications For The Office Of School District Superintendent; To Create A Special Committee For The Purpose Of Reviewing Superintendents Who Do Not Possess The Qualifications Established For Automatic Candidacy For Superintendent; To Authorize The Special Committee To Conduct Administrative Hearings To Determine Eligibility Of Such Candidates; To Require A Three-year Probationary Period For Certain Individuals Hired As Superintendents In Certain Districts; To Require The Superintendent Under Probation To Demonstrate Progress In The District And To Undergo The Minimum Amount Of Professional Development To Address Accountability Deficiencies In The First Year Of Employment; To Require The Special Committee To Review The Progress Of The Superintendent At The Completion Of The Probationary Period; To Provide That A Superintendent Removed From Office For Failure To Improve The Accountability Rating Is Not Automatically Disqualified From Being Considered As A Prospective Candidate In Another School District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB753/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0753.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1053557,"bill_number":"HB750","title":"School attendance and absenteeism; revise to 50% for purposes of determining ADA.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-13-91 And 37-151-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Percentage Required For Students To Be In School For The Instructional Day In Order To Be Accounted For In The Average Daily Attendance For Determining Unlawful Absences And Level Of Funding Under Maep From 63% To 50% In Compliance With Provision Of The Every Student Succeeds Act (essa); And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB750/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0750.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":1053564,"bill_number":"HB754","title":"County courts; authorize appointment of special judge in case of overcrowded docket.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-1-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Chief Justice Of The Mississippi Supreme Court To Appoint A Special Judge In A County Court District In The Event Of An Emergency Or Overcrowded Docket; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB754/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0754.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":1053569,"bill_number":"HB817","title":"Automatic voter registration; authorize for those who apply for the issuance, renewal or change of address of motor vehicle driver's license.","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB817/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0817.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":1053576,"bill_number":"HB803","title":"Certified poll managers; revise number to be designated as.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-239, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That County Election Commissioners Shall Designate One Poll Manager Per Precinct, Instead Of Two, To Complete The Online Training Program To Become A \"certified Poll Manager\"; To Provide That The Compensation Paid To The Certified Poll Manager Shall Be Paid By The Secretary Of State And Not The Help Mississippi Vote Fund; To Amend Section 23-15-169.7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB803/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0803.xml","sponsor":"William Denny"},
{"bill_id":1053582,"bill_number":"HB797","title":"Property exempt from seizure under execution or attachment; increase value of homestead exemption.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 85-3-21, 85-3-23, 85-3-27, 85-3-31, 85-3-35 And 85-3-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Value Of Land That May Be Included In The Homestead Exemption For Purposes Of Property That May Be Exempted From Seizure Or Sale Under Execution Or Attachment; To Amend Section 85-3-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Value Of A Mobile Home, Trailer, Manufactured Housing, Or Similar Type Dwelling Owned And Occupied As The Primary Residence By A Debtor, That May Be Exempted From Seizure Under Execution Or Attachment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB797/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0797.xml","sponsor":"Mark Tullos"},
{"bill_id":1053587,"bill_number":"HB790","title":"Beer and light wine; allow certain cities and towns with a population of 1,000 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 Or Town In This State Having A Population Of Not Less Than 1,000 According To The Latest Federal Census Located West Of East Tallahala Creek In Jasper County, South Of Newton County And Scott County, East Of Rankin County And Simpson County, And North Of Jones County And Covington County, 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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB790/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0790.xml","sponsor":"Mark Tullos"},
{"bill_id":1053594,"bill_number":"HB728","title":"Behavioral medication for certain youth in detention centers; 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 Youth In A Youth Detention Center And/or Mental Health Facility, The Court Shall Require Certain Behavioral Assessments Be Performed On The Youth; To Provide That Before Any Medication Is Prescribed For A Youth Who Is Not On Medication For Behavioral And Mental Health Issues, The Youth Shall Receive A Second Independent Clinical Opinion From A Professional Who Is Not Affiliated, In Any Manner, With The Entity Providing The Initial Assessment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB728/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0728.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1053600,"bill_number":"HB786","title":"Nonadjudication of criminal case; includes crimes listed as crimes of violence under Section 97-3-2 for felonies.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-15-26, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Crimes Against The Person As An Exception From Withholding Acceptance Of Guilty Plea And Sentence Thereon Pending Successful Completion Of Certain Court Imposed Conditions In All Criminal Cases; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB786/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0786.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":1053605,"bill_number":"HB725","title":"Casinos; revise locations in Tunica County where may locate.","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 Casinos In Tunica County To Locate West Of Any Point Within Tunica County That Is Three Thousand Feet To The East Of United States Highway 61; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB725/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0725.xml","sponsor":"Cedric Burnett"},
{"bill_id":1053612,"bill_number":"HB822","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB822/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0822.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":1053618,"bill_number":"HB748","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for IHL capital improvements.","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; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB748/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0748.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1053624,"bill_number":"HB766","title":"MS Fair Commission; authorize to purchase certain property located in City of Jackson and contiguous to the State Fairgrounds.","description":"An Act Authorizing The Department Of Finance And Administration To Purchase Certain Real Property Located Within The Vicinity Of The Capitol Complex In The City Of Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, For The Use And Benefit Of The Mississippi Fair Commission; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB766/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0766.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":1053631,"bill_number":"HB814","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for the Mississippi Watershed repair and Rehabilitation Coast-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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB814/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0814.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1053636,"bill_number":"HB760","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; reauthorize issuance to supporters of the oil and gas industry.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-56.322, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reauthorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The Oil And Gas Industry; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB760/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0760.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":1053642,"bill_number":"HB785","title":"State agency advertising procurements; require approval by Public Procurement Review Board.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-104-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Public Procurement 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB785/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0785.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":1053650,"bill_number":"HB776","title":"Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Act; revise areas that may be certified as a health care industry zone.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-117-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Areas That The Mississippi Development Authority May Certify As A Health Care Industry Zone; To Bring Forward Sections 57-117-1, 57-117-7, 57-117-9 And 57-117-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Of The Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Act For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 57-117-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Of The Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Act To Make Some Minor Nonsubstantive Changes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB776/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0776.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":1053656,"bill_number":"HB802","title":"Sexual battery; conform statute of limitation for to same as rape.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Passage Of Time Will Not Bar Prosecution For Sexual Battery Without Regard To The Age Of The Victim; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB802/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0802.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":1053668,"bill_number":"HB837","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":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB837/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0837.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":1053675,"bill_number":"HB767","title":"Department of Mental Health; authorize to sell certain state-owned real property in Waveland, MS.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Mississippi Board Of Mental Health, Acting Through The Mississippi Department Of Mental Health, To Sell Certain State-owned Real Property And Any Improvements Thereon, Which Served As The Former Waveland Group Home Property Located In The City Of Waveland, Hancock County, Mississippi; To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration, Acting On Behalf Of The Mississippi Department Of Corrections, To Convey And Transfer Certain Real Property Located In Alcorn County, Mississippi, To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Corinth, Mississippi, And Alcorn County, Mississippi; To Amend Section 1, Chapter 386, Laws Of 2017, To Clarify The Conditions Of Transfer Of Certain Real Property Located At Columbia Training School In Marion County, Mississippi, As It Relates To Rights To Timber And Minerals On Said Property; To Amend Chapter 480, General Laws Of 2014, To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration To Transfer And Convey Certain Real Property Located Within Hinds County, Mississippi, To The Mayor And Council Of The City Of Jackson, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB767/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0767.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":1053680,"bill_number":"HB824","title":"Special fund; create for deposit of funds from Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.","description":"An Act To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Known As The \"mississippi Statewide Crime Prevention Initiative Fund;\" To Provide That All Funds Received By Any State Entity From The United States Bureau Of Justice Assistance's Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Shall Be Deposited Into The Special Fund; To Provide That The Monies In This Fund Shall Be Expended, Upon Appropriation By The Legislature, Only On Evidence-based Crime Prevention Programs, Drug Treatment Programs, Indigent Defense And Community Corrections Programs; To Provide That In Making Appropriations From The Fund, The Legislature Shall Consider The Recommendations Of An Advisory Committee; To Provide That Circuit Court Clerks Shall Forward Reports Of Individuals Being Held For Trial, Grand Jury Action Or Extradition, Submitted In Accordance With The Mississippi Rules Of Criminal Procedure, Rule 8.5(c), To The Administrative Office Of Courts, The Attorney General, And The Office Of State Public Defender; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB824/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0824.xml","sponsor":"Joel Bomgar"},
{"bill_id":1053686,"bill_number":"HB764","title":"Public waterways; impose Class I violation for the unlawful operation of certain vehicles in the bed of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 51-1-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Classify A Third Or Subsequent Violation Of The Law Prohibiting The Operation Of Certain Motor Vehicles In The Bed Of Public Waterways As A Class I Violation; To Amend Sections 49-7-141, 49-7-251, 49-7-253 And 49-7-257, Which Relate To Class I Violations And Forfeitures, In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB764/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0764.xml","sponsor":"Mark Tullos"},
{"bill_id":1053692,"bill_number":"HB836","title":"Youth returning to school from certain out-of-home placement; prohibit automatic placement in alternative school.","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 Section 37-7-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Section; To Amend Section 43-21-621, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Limit The Discretionary Authority Of A School District Superintendent To Assign A Child To An Alternative School, When The Youth Court Has Ordered The Child's Enrollment, To Those Instances Where The Child Committed A Violent Act On School Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB836/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0836.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1053698,"bill_number":"HB820","title":"Student expulsions; require mandatory reporting of to the State Department of Education.","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB820/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0820.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":1053703,"bill_number":"HB741","title":"Insurance premium tax; rebate to counties a portion of revenue generated from homeowners insurance policies.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Department Of Revenue Shall Annually Deposit Into A Special Fund Created In This Act An Amount Equal To A Portion Of The Insurance Premium Tax Revenue Collected From The Insurance Premium Tax Levied On The Gross Premiums On Homeowners Insurance Policies Written On Properties In This State; To Create The \"county Fire Protection Assistance Fund\" As A Special Fund In The State Treasury; To Provide That Monies In The Special Fund May Be Disbursed By The Department Of Insurance, Upon Appropriation By The Legislature, To Provide Assistance To Counties For Fire Protection Service Purposes; To Provide That The Department Of Insurance Shall Disburse Monies In The Special Fund To The Counties Based On The Location Of The Property On Which A Homeowners Insurance Policy Was Written That Generated The Insurance Premium Tax Revenue; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB741/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0741.xml","sponsor":"Jay Hughes"},
{"bill_id":1053709,"bill_number":"HB742","title":"\"Mississippi Joint Municipal Law Enforcement Act\"; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Joint Municipal Law Enforcement Act\"; To Define Certain Terms; To Provide That Two Or More Contiguous Municipalities In A County May Establish A Joint Police Department, If The Governing Authorities Of Such Municipalities Determine It Is In The Best Interest Of The Municipalities; To Provide That A Joint Police Department Shall Be Governed By A Board; To Provide The Membership Of Such Board; To Prescribe The Establishment Process Of A Joint Department; To Provide The Rights And Duties Of A Joint Police Department; To Provide The Funding Mechanism For A Joint Department; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB742/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0742.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1053715,"bill_number":"HB729","title":"Tort Claims Act; revise damages over a five-year period.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 11-46-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Authorized Damages Under The Tort Claims Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB729/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0729.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1053720,"bill_number":"HB789","title":"MS Workers' Compensation Commission; return to a special fund agency.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 71-3-73, 71-3-95, 71-3-97, 71-3-99 And 71-3-100, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Return The Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission To A Special Fund Agency; To Amend Section 27-104-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB789/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0789.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":1053727,"bill_number":"HB731","title":"Capitol Complex Improvement District projects; authorize DFA to incur short-term debt to implement and administer projects.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 29-5-215, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration To Incur Short-term Debt To Implement And Administer The Projects In The Capitol Complex Improvement District Secured By The Portion Of The Proceeds Of The Sales Tax Revenue Deposited Into The Capitol Complex Improvement District Project Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB731/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0731.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1053734,"bill_number":"HB842","title":"Professional bail agents; require to hold collateral or take security interest in collateral for certain bail bonds.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-39-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Professional Bail Agent To Hold Collateral Or Take A Security Interest In The Collateral When A Bail Bond Is $15,000.00 Or More And The Premium Is Financed By The Professional Bail Agent; To Require A Written Receipt When The Professional Bail Agent Accepts Collateral Or Accepts A Security Interest In The Collateral; To Bring Forward Section 83-39-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Unlawful Activities Related To Professional Bail Agents, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB842/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0842.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":1053739,"bill_number":"HB773","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB773/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0773.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":1053744,"bill_number":"HB792","title":"MS Debt Management Services Act; exclude certain debt management service providers from the definition of \"debt management service provider\" under.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 81-22-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude Certain For-profit Debt Management Service Providers From The Definition Of \"debt Management Service Provider\" Under The Mississippi Debt Management Services Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB792/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0792.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":1053751,"bill_number":"HB784","title":"Prescription drugs; require Attorney General to compile certain lists of those essential for treating diabetes and costs of.","description":"An Act To Require The Attorney General To Compile Certain Lists Of Prescription Drugs That Are Essential For Treating Diabetes And The Wholesale Acquisition Cost Of Each Such Drug On The List, And Those Drugs On The List That Have Been Subject To An Increase In The Wholesale Acquisition Cost By A Certain Percentage During The Preceding Calendar Year Or Years; To Require The Manufacturers Of Drugs Included On Those Lists And Pharmacy Benefit Managers To Provide Certain Information To The Attorney General Regarding Those Drugs, The Costs Of Those Drugs, The Reasons For The Cost Increases Of Those Drugs, And Rebates Received By Pharmacy Benefit Managers; To Require The Attorney General To Compile A Report Based On That Information; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB784/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0784.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":1053756,"bill_number":"HB827","title":"Manufactured or mobile home; provide for legal registration as real or personal property.","description":"An Act 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; 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 63-21-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Manufactured Homes Or Mobile Homes Whose Title Has Been Permanently Retired From Registration; To Amend Section 63-21-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That No Certificate Of Title Should Be Issued When An Affidavit Of Affixation Is Of Record; To Amend Section 63-21-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Revenue To Maintain Certain Records; To Amend Section 63-21-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That No Certificate Of Title Should Be Issued When An Affidavit Of Affixation Is Of Record; 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 The Chancery Clerk; To Require Certain Information To Accompany The Affidavit Of Affixation; To Require The Owner Or Lienholder 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 63-21-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That No Certificate Of Title Should Be Issued When An Affidavit Of Affixation Is Of Record; To Amend Section 63-21-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify When A Pmsi Is Perfected; To Amend Section 63-21-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Continuation Of A Lien In Certain Circumstances; To Amend Section 63-21-64, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add A Fee For Application With The Department Of Revenue; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB827/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0827.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":1053761,"bill_number":"HB800","title":"Earned-release supervision; require Parole Board to approve before offender is released on.","description":"An Act To Create A New Code Section To Provide That Before An Offender May Be Released By The Department Of Corrections Under The Earned-time Allowance Program, The State Parole Board Must Review And Approve The Proposed Release Of The Offender; To Provide The Procedure For The Review Process Of The Parole Board For The Proposed Earned-time Release Supervision Of An Offender; To Authorize A Hearing Be Held Regarding The Proposed Release Of An Offender And That Certain Notice Be Provided To Victims Regarding Such Release, Under Certain Circumstances; To Amend Sections 47-5-138 And 47-7-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Section And To Extend The Date Of Repeal Of A Certain Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB800/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0800.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":1053768,"bill_number":"HB793","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, 2028, 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB793/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0793.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":1053775,"bill_number":"HB828","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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB828/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0828.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1053781,"bill_number":"HB816","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 A 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB816/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0816.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":1053788,"bill_number":"HB834","title":"School textbooks; require districts to purchase new books first using district allocations and certain MAEP funds.","description":"An Act To Require Each Public School District Expend All Funds Allocated From The Annual Textbook Appropriation And Other Sources Of Funding For The Purchase Of New Textbooks Before Any Other Expenditure May Be Made; To Provide That Additional Funds May Be Derived From The State Textbook Fund, The Local School District Textbook Carryover Fund And Any Additional Categorical Funds From The Mississippi Adequate Education Program Funds, Which Shall Include The Base-student Cost Allocation; To Provide That The Textbooks Purchased Shall Only Be The Most Recent Edition Of Physical, Printed, Hard Copy Textbooks Available For Purchase By The School District For Use At The Beginning Of The Immediate Succeeding Academic Year, And Shall Not Be Textbooks On A Computer, Tablet, Module Or Any Other Electronic Format; To Place A Permanent Restriction On Salary Increases To Local Superintendents, Principals, District Administrative And Central Office Personnel If New Textbooks Are Not Purchased And Made Available To Every Student In Accordance With The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Sections 37-43-31, 37-43-33 And 37-43-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB834/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0834.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1053794,"bill_number":"HB777","title":"Evidentiary Standards; revise certain.","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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB777/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0777.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":1053799,"bill_number":"HB772","title":"Youth Employment Grant Program; create.","description":"An Act To Establish A Youth Employment Grant Program To Be Administered By The Department Of Employment Security For The Purpose Of Assisting Municipalities With The Costs Of Providing Employment For Youth; 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 Employment Security A Plan For Employing Youth 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 Youth Employment 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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB772/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0772.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":1053806,"bill_number":"HB732","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 $9,550,000.00 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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-13","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB732/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0732.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1053810,"bill_number":"HB815","title":"Insurance; provide depreciation may be applied in certain property loss claims.","description":"An Act To Provide That Certain Depreciation May Be Applied In An Insurance Policy Covering Damage To Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB815/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0815.xml","sponsor":"Brad Touchstone"},
{"bill_id":1053815,"bill_number":"HB808","title":"County prosecuting attorney; authorize certain counties to employ on full-time basis.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-3-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Certain Counties To Employ The Elected County Prosecuting Attorney Of Such Counties On A Full-time Basis And To Establish The Maximum Compensation For The Position; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB808/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0808.xml","sponsor":"Brad Touchstone"},
{"bill_id":1053822,"bill_number":"HB744","title":"Crimes; provide enhanced penalties for stalking if electronic tracking device used.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Enhanced Penalties For The Crimes Of Stalking And Aggravated Stalking When The Person Convicted Used An Electronic Tracking Device In Furtherance Of The Crime; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB744/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0744.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":1053830,"bill_number":"HC20","title":"\"Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day\"; designate fourth Thursday in March as.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Designating The Fourth Thursday In March, As \"tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day\" And Encouraging The Citizens Of Mississippi To Commemorate Its Special Observance Of The Heroic Men Who Served As Tuskegee Airmen On That Date Each Year.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC20/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0020.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":1053834,"bill_number":"HB745","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB745/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0745.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":1053839,"bill_number":"HB736","title":"Space Optimization Act; create to implement efficient assignment and use of office space in state buildings.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-11-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Each State Institution Of Higher Learning, Community And Junior College To Include A Current Conditions And Rating Report Of All Roofs In Their Capital Needs Assessments Required By The Department Of Finance And Administration; To Provide That Each Roof Of Buildings Not Planned For Demolition Shall Be Visually Inspected By Institution Or Agency Facilities' Staff, A Licensed Architect Or Engineer Or By Thermal Imaging Inspection Every Three Years; To Require The Department To Submit The Detailed Report To The Public Property Committees Of The House And Senate On Or Before September 1 Of Each Year; To Require The Reports To Contain Prioritized Lists Of Projects Ranked On The Basis Of Need Consistent With The Primary Goal Of Preserving Existing Capital Assets Where Possible And Replacing Existing Capital Assets Where Necessary; To Provide That Any Request For New Construction Shall Identify The Total Amount Of Nonstate Funds Available To Support The Construction Project And Any Proposed Funding Source For Future Operating, Repair And Renovation Costs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB736/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0736.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":1053844,"bill_number":"HB756","title":"MS Highway 15 North; designate segment as the \"John David Pennebaker Memorial Highway.\"","description":"An Act To Designate A Certain Segment Of Mississippi Highway 15 North In Union County, Mississippi, As The \"john David Pennebaker Memorial Highway\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB756/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0756.xml","sponsor":"Margaret Rogers"},
{"bill_id":1053848,"bill_number":"HB733","title":"Commissioner of Banking and Consumer Finance; provide for salary of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 81-1-69, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Salary Of The Commissioner Of Banking And Consumer Finance Shall Be Equal To The Average Of The Total Compensation In The Form Of Salary And Any Bonus For The Commissioners Or Executive Heads Of The Departments Or Agencies Of The States Of Louisiana, Alabama And Tennessee That Regulate Banks And Financial Institutions; To Delete The Provision That Provides That The Salary Of The Deputy Commissioner Of Banking And Consumer Finance Shall Be Fixed By The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB733/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0733.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1053857,"bill_number":"HB770","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB770/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0770.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":1053863,"bill_number":"HB735","title":"Tax forfeited land; remove the waiting period on applications to purchase.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 29-1-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Eliminate The Waiting Period For Action On Applications For The Purchase Of Tax Forfeited Lands From The Secretary Of State; To Amend Sections 29-1-85 And 29-1-87, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Refund Procedure For Cancellation Of Patents; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB735/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0735.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":1053869,"bill_number":"HB755","title":"Sales tax; exempt certain sales of tangible personal property and services to churches.","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 A Church That Is Exempt From Federal Income Taxation Under The United States Internal Revenue Code For Use Solely In The Propagation Of Its Creed Or Carrying On Its Customary Nonprofit Religious Activities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB755/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0755.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":1053875,"bill_number":"HB830","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB830/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0830.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":1053879,"bill_number":"HB782","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB782/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0782.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":1053886,"bill_number":"HB780","title":"Extracurricular activities; prohibit participation in by schools and districts with \"F\" accountability or under SDE takeover.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Schools And School Districts That Receive An \"f\" Accountability Rating From Participating In All Athletic, Band And Other Extracurricular Activities; To Prescribe The Manner By Which The Affected Schools And School Districts Shall Be Eligible To Resume Participation In Such Activities; To Amend Sections 37-17-6, 37-17-13, 37-17-17 And 37-18-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Bring Forward Section 37-17-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB780/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0780.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":1053892,"bill_number":"HB737","title":"Medicaid; delete specific services covered under and authorize division to determine covered services.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Specific Services Covered Under The Medicaid Program And Provide That The Covered Services Will Be Determined By The Division Of Medicaid, With The Approval Of The Governor; To Delete The Repealer On That Section; To Amend Sections 41-86-9, 43-13-115, 43-13-145, 43-14-1, 83-5-601, 83-5-603 And 83-5-607, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; To Further Amend Section 43-13-145, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On That Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB737/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0737.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":1053897,"bill_number":"HB778","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 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB778/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0778.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":1053902,"bill_number":"HB746","title":"Windstorm insurance; require cumulative deductible for named storms occurring in same calendar year.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-2-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That A Deductible Providing Coverage For Windstorm From A Named Storm Event Shall Be A Cumulative Deductible For Named Storms Occurring In The Same Calendar Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB746/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0746.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":1053907,"bill_number":"HB768","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB768/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0768.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":1054033,"bill_number":"HB851","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB851/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0851.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":1054142,"bill_number":"HB875","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB875/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0875.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":1054250,"bill_number":"HB849","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB849/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0849.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":1054360,"bill_number":"HB861","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB861/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0861.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":1054468,"bill_number":"HB857","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB857/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0857.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":1054578,"bill_number":"HB862","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB862/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0862.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":1054685,"bill_number":"HB874","title":"Contraceptives; require insurers, Medicaid and the State Health Plan to cover without cost sharing.","description":"An Act To Provide That Certain Insurance Policies And Contracts Shall Provide Coverage For Fda-approved Contraceptive Drugs, Devices And Other Products, For Emergency Contraception Available Over-the-counter, For Prescription Contraceptives Intended To Last For Not More Than A Three-month Period For The First Time The Prescription Contraceptive Is Dispensed To The Covered Person And For Not More Than A Twelve-month Period For Any Later Dispensing Of The Same Prescription, For Voluntary Female Sterilization Procedures, For Patient Education And Counseling On Contraception, And For Follow-up Services Related To The Drugs, Devices, Products And Procedures Covered Under This Act; To Provide That The Coverage Provided Under This Act Shall Not Be Subject To Any Deductible, Coinsurance, Copayment Or Any Other Cost-sharing Requirement; To Authorize An Exemption From This Act For Policies And Contracts Purchased By An Employer That Is A Church Or Qualified Church-controlled Organization At The Request Of The Employer; To Amend Section 25-15-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State And School Employees Health Insurance Plan To Cover The Services And Contraceptive Methods Provided For In The Preceding Provisions; To Create New Section 43-13-117.3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Medicaid Coverage For The Services And Contraceptive Methods Provided For In The Preceding Provisions; To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provision And To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On That Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB874/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0874.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":1054794,"bill_number":"HB864","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB864/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0864.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":1054899,"bill_number":"HB863","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB863/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0863.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":1055008,"bill_number":"HB844","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB844/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0844.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":1055120,"bill_number":"HB872","title":"Common Core and MS College and Career Readiness Standards; prohibit implements 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 2018; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB872/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0872.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":1055228,"bill_number":"HB865","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB865/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0865.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":1055336,"bill_number":"HB869","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Hinds County with development of regional wastewater treatment center.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Hinds County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Designing, Constructing, Developing And Implementing A Regional Wastewater Treatment Center And Related Facilities, Systems And Infrastructure For The Byram-clinton Corridor Area; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB869/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0869.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":1055445,"bill_number":"HB854","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 2019, 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB854/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0854.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":1055555,"bill_number":"HB867","title":"Income tax; authorize credit for certain child care expenses, child care centers and child care 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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB867/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0867.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":1055667,"bill_number":"HB873","title":"Commissioner of Insurance; may adopt rules and regulations that pertain to drug formularies.","description":"An Act To Allow The Commissioner Of Insurance To Adopt Rules And Regulations That Pertain To The Coverage Of Prescription Drugs Through A Drug Formulary; To Provide A Definition Of A Drug Formulary; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB873/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0873.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":1055776,"bill_number":"HB853","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB853/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0853.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":1055885,"bill_number":"HB870","title":"Bonds; authorize to renovate portion of the Metrocenter Mall to house the Hinds Community College Workforce Development Training Center.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Purpose Of Furnishing, Equipping, Remodeling, Repairing And Renovating A Portion Of The Metrocenter Mall In Jackson, Mississippi, To House The Hinds Community College Workforce Development Training Center; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB870/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0870.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":1055994,"bill_number":"HB846","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB846/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0846.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":1056102,"bill_number":"HB856","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB856/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0856.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":1056211,"bill_number":"HB852","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB852/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0852.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":1056323,"bill_number":"HB847","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB847/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0847.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":1056432,"bill_number":"HB859","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 An Independent Professional Who Is Not Affiliated In Any Manner With The Entity Providing The Initial Assessment 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB859/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0859.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1056540,"bill_number":"HB866","title":"Medicaid; provide coverage for certain children if federal authority or funding for CHIP is terminated.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Medicaid Coverage For Children Who Are Under 19 Years Of Age And Whose Family Income Is Not More Than 200% Of The Federal Poverty Level If The Division Of Medicaid Determines That The Federal Statutory Authority Or Funding For The Children's Health Insurance Program (chip) Has Been Terminated; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB866/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0866.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":1056648,"bill_number":"HB871","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB871/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0871.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":1056756,"bill_number":"HB848","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB848/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0848.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":1056865,"bill_number":"HB860","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB860/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0860.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":1056973,"bill_number":"HB845","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB845/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0845.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":1057081,"bill_number":"HB855","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB855/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0855.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":1057190,"bill_number":"HB850","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 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB850/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0850.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":1057299,"bill_number":"HB868","title":"Private correctional facilities contractor; must have ability to use local vendors when 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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB868/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0868.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":1057406,"bill_number":"HB858","title":"Administrative Procedures Act; revise effective period for temporary rules adopted under.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-43-3.108, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Administrative Procedures Act To Reduce The Period Of Time That A Temporary Rule May Be Effective; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB858/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0858.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1057417,"bill_number":"HB906","title":"Cigarettes; increase tobacco equity tax imposed on cigarettes made by nonsettling manufacturers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-70-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The 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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB906/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0906.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1057421,"bill_number":"HB923","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB923/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0923.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":1057427,"bill_number":"HB917","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB917/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0917.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":1057433,"bill_number":"HB943","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB943/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0943.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":1057439,"bill_number":"HB942","title":"Re-entry and employability; implement mechanisms to provide.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-1-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That After Certain Notice Is Given To A Person Who Fails To Timely Pay Any Fines, Fees And Assessments Relating To A Traffic Violation Within 90 Days Of Receiving The Notice, Then The Person Shall Be Subject To Having The Fines, Fees And Assessments Collected By A Court Rather Than Having His Or Her License Suspended; To Amend Section 63-1-52, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Amend Section 63-1-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That A Person's License Be Suspended For A Controlled Substance Violation That Is Unrelated To Operating A Motor Vehicle; To Amend Section 63-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Offense Of Contempt For Failure To Pay A Fine Or Fee Or Failure To Respond To A Summons Or Citation Relating To A Traffic Violation As A Grounds For Revoking A Person's License; To Bring Forward Section 63-1-46, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Fees For The Reinstatement Of Licenses Subsequent To Suspension; To Create The Mississippi Parental Accountability Court Act And To Provide The Goals Of The Parental Accountability Courts; To Define Certain Definitions Under The Act; To Provide The Administrative Office Of Courts Shall Be Responsible For Certification And Monitoring Of Local Parental Accountability Courts; To Establish The State Parental Accountability Courts Advisory Committee, Which Shall Develop And Update Proposed Statewide Evaluation Plans For Monitoring Critical Aspects Of Parental Accountability Courts; To Provide Eligibility Criteria For Alternative Sentencing Through A Local Parental Accountability Court; To Provide The Duties Of The Administrative Office Of Courts As They Relate To The Establishment Of Any Parental Accountability Court; To Authorize Certain Funding For Such Court; To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Known As The Parental Accountability Court Fund; To Amend Section 25-3-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Supreme Court Justices And Circuit And Chancery Judges Shall Promote Judicial Education Regarding Parental Accountability Courts; To Amend Section 9-23-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All Drug Courts To Make Available The Option For Participants In A Drug Court Program To Use Medication Assisted Treatment While Participating In A Drug Court Program; To Amend Section 9-23-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Judge May Authorize A Person To Be Eligible For Alternative Sentencing Through A Drug Court If He Or She Has Been Convicted Of Burglary Of An Unoccupied Dwelling; To Amend Section 47-7-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Prohibition Against Circuit And County Court Judges From Suspending The Execution Of A Sentence Of Imprisonment After A Defendant Has Begun Serving His Or Her Sentence For A Crime, As Long As Such Crime Does Not Impose A Penalty For A Life Sentence Or A Death Sentence; To Amend Section 11-44-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person May Submit A Claim For Wrongful Conviction And Imprisonment If A Person Was Detained Without A Hearing And/or Trial Date That Was Set In Accordance With The Time Limits Established By The Mississippi Rules Of Criminal Procedure; To Amend Section 47-7-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Certain Criteria For A Determination Of Indigence For An Offender Who Is Unable To Pay His Or Her Field Supervision Fees And To Extend The Date Of Repeal On This Section; To Amend Section 47-7-40, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Offender Shall Not Be Denied Earned Discharge Credits Solely Based On Nonpayment Of Fees And/or Fines If A Determination Of Indigence Is Made; To Prohibit The Bringing Of A Cause Of Action Against Any Employer, General Contractor, Premises Owner Or Other Third Party Solely For Negligent Hiring Or Failing To Adequately Supervise An Employee, Based On Evidence That The Employee Was Previously Convicted; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB942/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0942.xml","sponsor":"Joel Bomgar"},
{"bill_id":1057445,"bill_number":"HB908","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB908/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0908.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":1057451,"bill_number":"HB950","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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB950/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0950.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":1057457,"bill_number":"HB910","title":"City of Biloxi; authorize to make certain improvements to jointly state-owned and city-owned property - Point Cadet Property.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Biloxi, Mississippi, To Make Improvements To The Point Cadet Property That Is Jointly Owned By The City And The State For The Purposes Of Establishing A Mississippi Oyster Aquaculture And Conservation Center With Public Off-loading Dock For Oystermen And Oyster Aquaculture Farmers, A Mississippi Seafood Marketplace, A Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Tournament And Conservation Center, And Related Facilities And Uses, And To Issue Municipal Revenue Bonds To Construct These Facilities And To Authorize Certain State And Institutions Of Higher Learning (ihl) Rents From The Point Cadet Leasing Fund To Be Disbursed To The Point Cadet Waterfront Enterprise Fund For Financing The Facilities Authorized By This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB910/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0910.xml","sponsor":"Randall Patterson"},
{"bill_id":1057462,"bill_number":"HB939","title":"Teachers' salary; implement a five-year phase in to increase to the southeastern average.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase Teachers' Salaries Over The Following Five Years So That Beginning In The 2022-2023 School Year, The Average Salary Of Mississippi Public School Teachers Is Equal To The Southeastern Average Teacher's Salary, As Determined By The Southern Regional Education Board (sreb); And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB939/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0939.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":1057468,"bill_number":"HB889","title":"MS Public Defender Task Force; extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-32-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Mississippi Public Defender Task Force; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB889/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0889.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1057474,"bill_number":"HB880","title":"Nursing home administrators; extend repealer on licensure requirements for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-17-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Licensure Requirements For Nursing Home Administrators; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB880/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0880.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1057479,"bill_number":"HB899","title":"Livestock facilities; delete repealer on authority of certain organizations to hold shows at no cost.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 69-5-114, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Repealer On The Authority Granted To Certain Organizations To Hold Livestock Shows At Certain Livestock Facilities At No Cost For Use Of The Facilities Or For Utilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB899/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0899.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1057485,"bill_number":"HB884","title":"Mississippi Forestry Commission; extend repealer on authority to hire law enforcement officers to investigate woods arson.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-19-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Provision Of Law Which Authorizes The Mississippi Forestry Commission To Hire Law Enforcement Officers To Investigate And Make Arrests Associated With Woods Arson; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB884/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0884.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1057489,"bill_number":"HB934","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB934/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0934.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":1057496,"bill_number":"HB937","title":"Election commissioners; revise staggered terms of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-213, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Staggered Terms For Election Commissioners; 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 In The Conduct Of An Election Or In The Performance Of Their Duties In Revising The Registration Books And Pollbooks; To Bring Forward Section 23-15-211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes Election Commissioners To Be Paid A Per Diem For Attending Training Events; To Bring Forward Section 23-15-225, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Registrar To Be Paid The Same Per Diem Paid To Election Commissioners If The Registrar Assists The Election Commissioners In The Performance Of Their Duties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB937/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0937.xml","sponsor":"William Denny"},
{"bill_id":1057502,"bill_number":"HB931","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; 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; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB931/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0931.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":1057508,"bill_number":"HB935","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB935/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0935.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":1057515,"bill_number":"HB930","title":"Grandparents' rights; require continued rights when visitation unreasonably withheld.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-16-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Grandparent Visitation For Those Grandparents Who Had Express Authorization To Attend A Child's School Or Extracurricular Activities And The Parent Or Custodian Of The Child Unreasonably Withheld The Grandparent Visitation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB930/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0930.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Hale"},
{"bill_id":1057520,"bill_number":"HB897","title":"State assessments; deposit certain into designated special funds instead of General Fund.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Certain State Assessments Collected Under This Section Will Be Deposited Into Designated Special Funds Instead Of The State General Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB897/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0897.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1057527,"bill_number":"HB940","title":"Medicaid; direct division to select a provider-sponsored health plan to provide services under the managed care program.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The Division Of Medicaid To Select A Provider-sponsored Health Plan As Defined Under Mississippi Law To Provide Medicaid Services On A Capitated Basis Under A Managed Care Program Or Coordinated Care Program Implemented By The Division, In Addition To The Managed Care Entities With Which The Division Has Currently Contracted To Provide Those Services; To Provide That The Contract With The Provider-sponsored Health Plan Shall Be Effective Beginning On January 1, 2019, With The Goal Of Enrolling Medicaid Beneficiaries In The Plan On That Date; To Provide That The Selection Of The Provider-sponsored Health Plan Shall Be A Pilot Program For A Period Of Five Years Beginning On January 1, 2019; To Provide That The Purpose Of The Pilot Program Is To Compare The Performance Of The Provider-sponsored Health Plan To Other Plans In The Certain Areas; To Direct The Division To Make Regular Annual Reports To Legislative Chairmen Detailing Comparative Results In These Areas; To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On This Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB940/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0940.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":1057533,"bill_number":"HB952","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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB952/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0952.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":1057538,"bill_number":"HB955","title":"Inactive boards and commissions; repeal certain.","description":"An Act To Abolish Certain Inactive Boards, Commissions, Councils, Committees And Authorities; To Repeal Sections 43-53-1 Through 43-53-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establish The Mississippi Leadership Council On Aging; To Amend Section 99-19-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Repeal Section 39-29-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Mississippi Commission On The Holocaust; To Repeal Sections 41-73-1 Through 41-73-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, And Sections 41-73-49 Through 41-73-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establish The Hospital Equipment And Authority Act; To Amend Sections 7-1-403, 7-7-2, 41-73-47 And 41-13-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Repeal Sections 65-33-27 And 65-33-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorize The Establishment Of A Road Protection Commission For Each County; To Amend Sections 65-33-31 And 65-33-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Repeal Sections 57-33-1 And 57-33-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorize Mississippi To Become A Party State In The Southern Growth Policies Agreement; To Repeal Section 83-1-201, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Windstorm Mitigation Coordinating Council; To Amend Section 83-34-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB955/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0955.xml","sponsor":"Robert Foster"},
{"bill_id":1057544,"bill_number":"HB893","title":"Building fund for the Arts; extend repealer on Arts Commission's authority to use bond proceeds for certain project costs.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 39-11-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Authority Of The Mississippi Arts Commission To Use Certain Bond Proceeds Deposited Into The Building Fund For The Arts For Costs Incurred By The Commission In Providing Assistance Related To Certain Projects; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB893/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0893.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1057549,"bill_number":"HB921","title":"Open primaries elections; 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, 23-15-153, 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, 23-15-507, 23-15-511, 23-15-513, 23-15-523, 23-15-531.6, 23-15-557, 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, 23-15-911, 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 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 23-15-171, 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 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB921/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0921.xml","sponsor":"William Shirley"},
{"bill_id":1057556,"bill_number":"HB949","title":"Mississippi Judicial Advisory study Committee; repeal provisions which create the.","description":"An Act To Repeal Section 9-21-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Mississippi Judicial Advisory Study Committee And Specifies The Membership Thereof; To Repeal Section 9-21-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Sets The Purpose Of The Study Committee; To Repeal Section 9-21-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Conduct Of Meetings Of The Study Committee; To Repeal Section 9-21-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Frequency Of The Meetings And What Constitutes A Quorum; To Repeal Section 9-21-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires The Administrative Office Of Courts To Provide Support To The Study Committee; To Repeal Section 9-21-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires An Annual Report And Authorizes Studies; To Repeal Section 9-21-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Study Committee To Call Upon State Agencies And Local Governments To Call For Assistance And Requires Those Entities To Cooperate With The Study Committee And Render Such Information, Data, Aid And Assistance As May Be Requested By The Study Committee; To Repeal Section 9-21-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Study Committee To Enlist The Services Of Any Agency, Either Public Or Private, Or Any Individual Or Educational Institution, Bar Association, Research Organization, Foundation, Or Educational Or Civic Organization For Assistance In Accomplishing The Purposes Of This Chapter, Conducting Research Studies, Gathering Information Or Printing And Publishing Its Reports, And To Enter Into Contracts; To Repeal Section 9-21-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Study Committee To Employ Personnel; To Repeal Section 9-21-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides That Members Of The Study Committee Receive A Per Diem In Certain Circumstances; To Repeal Section 9-21-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Study Committee To Receive And Expend Funds Appropriated; To Authorize The Chief Justice Of The Supreme Court To Continue By Order The Continuance Of The Work Of The Criminal Code Consulting Group Of The Mississippi Judicial Advisory Study Committee And Any Other Group Or Subcommittee Of The Judicial Advisory Committee As He Sees Fit; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB949/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0949.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":1057561,"bill_number":"HB879","title":"Corrections; extend repealer on intensive supervision program and electronic home detention.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 47-5-1001 Through 47-5-1014, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For An Intensive Supervision Program And Electronic Home Detention Under The Mississippi Department Of Corrections; To Amend Section 47-5-1015, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Intensive Supervision Program And Electronic Home Detention; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB879/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0879.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1057567,"bill_number":"HB890","title":"Emergency Telecommunications Services (911); extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 19-5-303, 19-5-313, 19-5-319, 19-5-331, 19-5-333, 19-5-335, 19-5-337, 19-5-339, 19-5-341, 19-5-359 And 19-5-361, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate 911 And E911 Emergency Telecommunications Services And Require The Collection Of Service Charges; To Amend Sections 19-5-353 And 19-5-357, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establish Certification Requirements For 911 Telecommunicators And Require The Collection Of A Fee From Subscribers To Fund Training For Telecommunicators, To Delete The Separate Repealer On Those Sections So That All Statutes Relating To Emergency Telecommunications Are Subject To The Same Repeal Date; To Amend Section 19-5-371, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Sections 19-5-353 And 19-5-357, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In The Statute Providing For The Automatic Repeal Of Certain Statutes Relating To 911 And E911 Services And To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Reenacted Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB890/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0890.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1057574,"bill_number":"HB898","title":"Medicaid; extend repealers on various provisions relating to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Comprehensive List Of The Types Of Care And Services Covered By Medicaid; To Direct The Division Of Medicaid To Develop And Implement A Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program Designed To Reduce Potentially Preventable Readmissions; To Provide That Rural Hospitals That Have Fifty Or Fewer Licensed Beds Shall Be Given The Option To Be Reimbursed Under Medicaid For Outpatient Hospital Services Based On 101% Of The Medicare Rate For Those Services Instead Of Using The Ambulatory Payment Classification (apc) Methodology; To Reduce The Annual Number Of Home Leave Days For Patients In Nursing Facilities And Intermediate Care Facilities; To Delete The Annual Limit On Physician Visits; To Direct The Division To Increase The Fees For Physician's Services; To Authorize The Division To Reimburse Obstetricians And Gynecologists For Certain Primary Care Services As Defined By The Division At 100% Of The Rate Established Under Medicare; To Delete The Annual Limits On Home Health Services Visits; To Delete The Restriction On The Reimbursement Rate For Emergency Medical Transportation Services; To Delete The Monthly Prescription Limit For Medicaid Beneficiaries; To Direct The Division To Allow Physician?administered Drugs To Be Billed And Reimbursed As Either A Medical Claim Or Pharmacy Point-of-sale To Allow Greater Access To Care; To Provide That The Coverage Of Dental And Orthodontic Services Will Be Determined By The Division; To Provide That Certain Services Provided By A Psychiatrist May Be Reimbursed At Up To 100% Of The Medicare Rate; To Authorize The Division To Develop And Implement An Alternative Fee For Service Upper Payment Limits Model In Accordance With Federal Laws And Regulations If Necessary To Preserve Supplemental Funding; To Provide That Federally Qualified Health Centers Providing Ambulatory Services Shall Be Reimbursed By The Medicaid Prospective Payment System As Approved By The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services; To Authorize Instead Of Require That Targeted Case Management Services For High-cost Beneficiaries Be Developed For All Services Covered By This Section; To Provide That Medication-assisted Comprehensive Treatment Services For Persons Diagnosed With An Opioid Substance Use Disorder Or Other Highly Addictive Substance Use Disorder Will Be Covered Under Medicaid; To Direct The Division To Allow Beneficiaries Between The Ages Of Ten And Eighteen Years To Receive Vaccines Through A Pharmacy Venue; To Include Outpatient Hospital Services In The List Of Services That Are Exempt From The Five Percent Reduction In The Provider Reimbursement Rate; To Provide That The Exemptions From The Five Percent Reduction In The Provider Reimbursement Rate Applicable To Certain Services Provided Under This Section Will Not Be In Effect If Current Or Projected Expenditures Of The Division Are Reasonably Anticipated By The Division To Exceed The Amount Of Funds Appropriated To The Division For Any Fiscal Year; To Delete The Prohibition On The Division From Making Certain Changes To The Services Authorized Under This Section Without An Amendment To This Section By The Legislature; To Revise The Actions That The Division May Take To Reduce Costs If Current Or Projected Expenditures Of The Division Are Reasonably Anticipated By The Division To Exceed The Amount Of Funds Appropriated To The Division For Any Fiscal Year; To Provide That The Division And The Contractors Participating In The Managed Care Program, A Coordinated Care Program Or A Provider-sponsored Health Plan Shall Be Subject To Annual Program Audits Performed By The Office Of The State Auditor, The Peer Committee And/or An Independent Third Party; To Prohibit Managed Care Organizations From Requiring Their Providers To Be Credentialed By The Organization In Order To Receive Reimbursement; To Provide That From And After July 1, 2019, The Legislature Shall Not Appropriate Any Funds For Certain Contracts Between The Division And The Managed Care Entities With Which The Division Has Contracted To Provide Medicaid Services On A Capitated Basis Under A Managed Care Program Implemented By The Division; To Provide That The Division Shall Terminate Those Contracts With The Managed Care Entities On July 1, 2019, And Shall Issue A Request For Proposals To Select Not Less Than Three Managed Care Entities To Provide Medicaid Services On A Capitated Basis Under A Managed Care Program After July 1, 2019; To Authorize The Division To Establish A Pilot Program For Three Years To Evaluate An Alternative Managed Care Payment Model For Medically Complex Children; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB898/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0898.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1057578,"bill_number":"HB944","title":"MS Support Animal Act; define certain terms and include veterans diagnosed with PTSD in list of persons who may use support animals.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-6-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Terms \"traumatic,\" \"post Traumatic Stress Disorder,\" \"support Animal\" And \"support Animal Trainer\" In The Mississippi Support Animal Act; To Amend Section 43-6-155, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Veterans Diagnosed With Post Traumatic Stress Disorder In The Qualifying List Of Disabilities And Impairments For Which An Individual May Be Provided The Use Of A Support Animal; To Bring Forward Sections 37-7-342, 43-6-1, 43-6-3, 43-6-5, 43-6-7, 43-6-9, 63-3-1111, 77-8-31 And 99-43-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Certain Disabilities And Service Animals, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB944/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0944.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":1057585,"bill_number":"HB888","title":"Surplus lines insurance; extend repealer on section prescribing nonadmitted policy fee for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-34-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Statute Requiring All Agents Placing Insurance Through Nonadmitted Insurers To Collect And Remit To The Mississippi Windstorm Underwriting Association A Nonadmitted Policy Fee; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB888/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0888.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1057592,"bill_number":"HB954","title":"Riding bailiffs; revise compensation of.","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB954/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0954.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":1057597,"bill_number":"HB916","title":"DUI; clarify eligibility for nonadjudication of those holding 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB916/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0916.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":1057603,"bill_number":"HB956","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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB956/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0956.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":1057608,"bill_number":"HB936","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB936/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0936.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":1057616,"bill_number":"HC22","title":"Neshoba Central High School Lady Rockets; commend on winning the 2017 MHSAA Class III Slow-pitch Softball Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Neshoba Central High School Lady Rockets And Head Coach Trae Embry On Winning The 2017 Mississippi High School Activities Association Class Iii Slow-pitch Softball Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC22/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0022.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":1057622,"bill_number":"HB907","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; To Authorize The Board Of Medical Licensure To Promulgate Rules And Regulations Regarding That 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, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB907/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0907.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":1057627,"bill_number":"HB912","title":"SNAP benefits; revise and update criminal offenses and penalties for fraudulent actions involving.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-7-42, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise And Update The Provisions Establishing Criminal Offenses And Penalties For Fraudulent Actions Involving Benefits Under The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; To Amend Section 97-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB912/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0912.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":1057634,"bill_number":"HB902","title":"Bail agents; extend repealer and revise certain provisions relating to licensure, qualification bonds and reporting requirements for.","description":"An Act To Reenact Section 83-39-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires Professional Bail Agents, Soliciting Bail Agents And Bail Enforcement Agents To Be Licensed By The Department Of Insurance; To Reenact Section 83-39-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires Each Applicant For A Professional Bail Agent License Who Acts As Personal Surety To Post A Qualification Bond With The Commissioner Of Insurance; To Amend Reenacted Section 83-39-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All Applicants For A Professional Bail Agent License To Post A Qualification Bond And To Delete Certain Provisions Relating To The Forfeiture Of Qualification Bonds Of Professional Bail Agents; To Reenact Section 83-39-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires Professional Bail Agents To File An Annual Financial Statement With The Department Of Insurance And Requires The Department Of Insurance To Establish A Bail Bond Database; To Amend Reenacted Section 83-39-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Information In The Bail Bond Database To Be Considered Reliable And Accurate Before Such Information May Be Used To Restrict The Amount Of Bonds A Professional Bail Agent May Have Outstanding At A Given Time; To Amend Section 4, Chapter 446, Laws Of 2016, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Reenacted Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB902/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0902.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1057640,"bill_number":"HB948","title":"Windstorm Underwriting Association; revise various provisions relating to.","description":"An Act To Reenact And Amend Section 83-34-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Monies Derived From The Nonadmitted Policy Fee To Be Deposited Into The Rural Fire Truck Fund Or Supplementary Rural Fire Truck Fund And To Extend The Repealer Thereon; To Amend Section 83-34-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Association To Obtain Approval From The Commissioner Before Obtaining Reinsurance Greater Than The Probable Maximum Loss For A Storm Expected To Occur Every One Hundred Fifty Years, And To Require Any Purchase Of Reinsurance To Include At A Minimum A Self-insured Retention Of One Hundred Million Dollars; To Require The Commissioner Of Insurance To Submit A Study Of The Association To The Legislature; To Amend Section 83-21-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 17-23-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize An Additional Round For The Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB948/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0948.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":1057647,"bill_number":"HB903","title":"Psychology, Board of; extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 73-31-1 Through 73-31-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Create The Mississippi Board Of Psychology And Prescribe Its Powers And Duties; To Amend Section 73-31-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Reenacted Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB903/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0903.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1057652,"bill_number":"HB909","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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB909/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0909.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":1057657,"bill_number":"HB883","title":"Department of Corrections; extend repealer on drug and alcohol program at Bolivar County Regional Facility.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-940, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Authority Of The Department Of Corrections To Contract With The Bolivar County Regional Facility For A Drug And Alcohol Treatment Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB883/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0883.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1057667,"bill_number":"HB915","title":"Reverse auctions in public purchases; make applicable only to agencies.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Reverse Auctions Shall Be The Primary Method Of Receiving Bids During The Bidding Process For Agencies; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB915/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0915.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1057672,"bill_number":"HB911","title":"DHS; expand authority regarding background investigations to include contractors and subcontractors.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-1-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department Of Human Services To Conduct Background Investigations On Persons Who Are In A Position With Access To Federal Tax Information Or Who Are Otherwise Required By Federal Law Or Regulations To Undergo A Background Investigation; To Authorize The Department To Conduct Background Investigations On Contractors And Subcontractors As Well As Employees And Volunteers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-26","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB911/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0911.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":1057678,"bill_number":"HB876","title":"Child Death Review Panel; extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-111-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Child Death Review Panel; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB876/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0876.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1057685,"bill_number":"HB957","title":"Education; establish Mississippi Uniform Per Student Funding Formula Act of 2018.","description":"An Act Relating To The Funding Of Public Education In The State Of Mississippi; To Create New Section 37-151-201, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish A New Funding Formula In This Act To Be Known As The \"mississippi Uniform Per Student Funding Formula Act Of 2018\"; To Create New Section 37-151-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Certain Terms; To Create New Section 37-151-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Uniform Per Student Funding Formula To Be Used In Calculating School District Funding Beginning With The 2019 Fiscal Year And To Prescribe The Formula; To Create New Section 37-151-207, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish The Student Base Amount; To Create New Section 37-151-209, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish A Weight To Be Applied To The Base Amount For Students In High School Grades; To Create New Section 37-151-211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish A Weight To Be Applied To The Base Amount For Students Identified As Low Income Students; To Create New Section 37-151-213, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish A Weight To Be Applied To The Base Amount For Students Identified As English Language Learners; To Create New Section 37-151-215, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish Three Weights, Varying In Amount According To Disability, To Be Applied To The Base Amount For Students Receiving Special Education Services; To Create New Section 37-151-217, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish A Weight To Be Applied To The Base Amount For Gifted Students; To Create New Section 37-151-219, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish A Weight To Be Applied To The Base Amount For All Students Enrolled In Sparse School Districts; To Create New Section 37-151-221, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Student Enrollment And Attendance Figures To Be Determined On The Basis Of Average Daily Membership And To Require Audits To Be Conducted By The State Auditor During Specified Weeks; To Create New Section 37-151-223, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Periodic Recommendations For Revisions To The Formula To Be Made To The Legislature; To Create New Section 37-151-225, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That A School District Has Autonomy, Subject To Regulatory And Statutory Restrictions, In The Spending Of All Funds Allocated To That District Regardless Of The Count Of Students In Certain Grades And Weighted Student Categories; To Create New Section 37-151-227, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Department Of Education To Annually Determine The Amount That Local School Districts Must Contribute To The Cost Of The Funding Formula And To Establish Limitations On State Funding Increases And Decreases For School Districts During Each Of The Next Seven Fiscal Years; To Create New Section 37-151-229, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Recodify Existing Maximum Student-teacher Ratios; To Create New Section 37-151-231, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Department Of Education To Incorporate Additional Reporting Requirements In The Accounting Manual For School Districts In Order To Facilitate Greater Transparency; To Create New Section 37-151-233, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department To Implement A Fiscal Transparency System That Compares Financial Investment In A School District With Academic Growth And Which Allows Comparisons With Data From Peer School Districts; To Require The Information Relating To School District Spending And Outcomes To Be Published On The State Department Of Education's Website; To Create New Section 37-151-235, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department To Establish A Financial Rating Model For School Districts And To Establish Sanctions For School Districts Having Poor Outcomes; To Create New Section 37-151-237, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department To Review Rules And Regulations Of The Department And State Board Of Education Which Indirectly Create A Fiscal Impact On School Districts And To Revise Such Rules And Regulations As Appropriate To Further District Autonomy Under The Funding Formula; To Establish The Joint Legislative Study Committee On Statutory Education Accreditation Standards For The Purpose Of Reviewing Statutes That Establish Accreditation Requirements And Researching The Feasibility Of Implementing An Accountability System Of Earned Autonomy Under Which High Performing School Districts Are Granted Independence From Certain Statutory Requirements; To Create New Section 37-151-239, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Board Of Education To Establish A Study Committee For The Purpose Of Making Recommendations Relating To The Use Of An Iep-based Funding Model For Special Education Services; To Create New Section 37-151-241, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Early Learning Funding Continuum Study Committee To Make Recommendations Regarding The Funding For Students In Prekindergarten Through Third Grade; To Amend 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, 37-7-208, 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, 37-15-38, 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, 37-151-7.1, 37-151-9, 37-151-10, 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, 37-173-9, 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, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; To Repeal Section 37-13-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Required State Funding For Home Economics Teachers To Be Included As A Line Item In The Education Appropriations Bills For Certain Prior Fiscal Years; To Repeal Sections 37-151-1, 37-151-5, 37-151-6, 37-151-7, 37-151-8, 37-151-77, 37-151-79, 37-151-81, 37-151-83 And 37-151-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Define Certain Terms And Prescribe The Formula And Certain Requirements Under The Mississippi Adequate Education Program (maep); To Repeal Section 37-152-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Commission On Restructuring The Mississippi Adequate Education Program (maep); And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB957/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0957.xml","sponsor":"Philip Gunn"},
{"bill_id":1057690,"bill_number":"HB928","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 2018-2019 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB928/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0928.xml","sponsor":"Dana Criswell"},
{"bill_id":1057697,"bill_number":"HB913","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB913/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0913.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":1057702,"bill_number":"HB947","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB947/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0947.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":1057707,"bill_number":"HB877","title":"Prison Overcrowding Emergency Powers Act; extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 47-5-701 Through 47-5-729, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Prison Overcrowding Emergency Powers Act; To Amend Section 47-5-731, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Prison Overcrowding Emergency Powers Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB877/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0877.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1057716,"bill_number":"HB926","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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB926/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0926.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":1057721,"bill_number":"HB914","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 2018-2019 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB914/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0914.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":1057726,"bill_number":"HB905","title":"Mississippi Professional Massage Therapy Act; extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 73-67-1 Through 73-67-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Mississippi Professional Massage Therapy Act; To Amend Section 73-67-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Mississippi Professional Massage Therapy Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB905/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0905.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1057732,"bill_number":"HB891","title":"Income tax; extend repealer on tax credit for new cut and sew jobs in upholstered furniture manufacturing industry.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-22.36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Income Tax Credit For Enterprises That Own Or Operate Upholstered Household Furniture Manufacturing Facilities For Each Full-time Employee Employed By Such Enterprise In A New Cut And Sew Job; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB891/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0891.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1057738,"bill_number":"HB941","title":"Gaming license fees; increase application fee and make other revisions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-76-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of Applicant For Purposes Of The Mississippi Gaming Control Act; To Amend Section 75-76-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Mississippi Gaming Commission Shall Require Applicants To Pay All Fees And Costs Of Investigating An Applicant's Request For Regulatory Approvals, Including Gaming Site Approval And Approval To Proceed With Development; To Amend Section 75-76-183, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Gaming Vessel/cruise Vessel License Application Fee; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB941/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0941.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1057745,"bill_number":"HB920","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB920/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0920.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1057750,"bill_number":"HB924","title":"Knives; remove from concealed weapons list.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-37-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Knives From The List Of Weapons In The Provisions Of Law Regulating Concealed Weapons; To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB924/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0924.xml","sponsor":"Gary Staples"},
{"bill_id":1057756,"bill_number":"HB927","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 Investigation When There Is An Officer-involved Death, Involving One Of Its Officers; To Require The Bureau Of Investigation To Investigate Such Officer-involved Deaths; To Require The Bureau Of Investigation 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 Investigation; To Bring Forward Section 45-3-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB927/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0927.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":1057762,"bill_number":"HB945","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB945/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0945.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":1057768,"bill_number":"HB951","title":"Code-charter municipality 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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB951/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0951.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":1057775,"bill_number":"HB881","title":"Tax credit; extend repealer on payment credit vouchers for telecommunications companies providing broadband services to IHL's.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-111-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Governor's Authority To Issue Payment Credit Vouchers That May Be Used As Credit Against The Income And Corporation Franchise Tax Liability Of Certain Telecommunications Enterprises Providing Broadband Telecommunications Services To Institutions Of Higher Learning; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB881/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0881.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1057780,"bill_number":"HB885","title":"Income tax; extend repealer on tax credit for taxpayers employing certain veterans.","description":"An Act To Reenact Section 27-7-22.38, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes An Income Tax Credit For Taxpayers Employing Certain Honorably Discharged Veterans; To Amend Reenacted Section 27-7-22.38, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On That Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB885/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0885.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1057786,"bill_number":"HB922","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB922/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0922.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":1057792,"bill_number":"HB918","title":"Sex offender; prohibit from loitering within 500 feet of a playground, ballpark or recreational facility.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-33-26, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A Registered Sex Offender From Loitering Within 500 Feet Of A Playground, Ballpark Or Other Recreational Facility Utilized By Persons Under The Age Of Eighteen Years Of Age; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB918/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0918.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":1057798,"bill_number":"HB932","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB932/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0932.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":1057805,"bill_number":"HB882","title":"Public Service Commission; extend repealers on its creation and authority to hire attorneys for certain proceedings.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 77-1-1, 77-1-3, 77-1-5, 77-1-6, 77-1-11, 77-1-15, 77-1-17, 77-1-19, 77-1-21, 77-1-25, 77-1-27, 77-1-29, 77-1-31, 77-1-33, 77-1-35, 77-1-37, 77-1-39, 77-1-41, 77-1-43, 77-1-47 And 77-1-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Create The Public Service Commission And Prescribe Its Powers And Duties; To Amend Section 77-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On Those Reenacted Sections; To Amend Section 77-1-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Authority Of The Public Service Commission And The Public Utilities Staff To Hire Attorneys And Consultants For Certain Proceedings; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB882/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0882.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1057810,"bill_number":"HB929","title":"Child endangerment; revise elements.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-5-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions Regulating Child Endangerment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB929/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0929.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":1057817,"bill_number":"HB946","title":"HIV crimes; increase penalties for intentional exposure to blood or seminal fluid.","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB946/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0946.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1057823,"bill_number":"HB894","title":"Marriage and family therapists and social workers; extend repealer on licensure laws.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 73-53-3, 73-53-8, 73-53-10, 73-53-11 And 73-53-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Definitions For The Social Worker Licensure Law, Create The Board Of Examiners For Social Workers And Marriage And Family Therapists, Set Out The Powers Of The Board, And Prescribe The Licensure Requirements For Social Workers, And Sections 73-54-1 Through 73-54-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Licensure And Regulation Of Marriage And Family Therapists; To Amend Section 73-54-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Reenacted Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB894/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0894.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1057829,"bill_number":"HB887","title":"Comprehensive Hurricane Damage Mitigation Program; extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-1-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Comprehensive Hurricane Damage Mitigation Program Within The Department Of Insurance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB887/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0887.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1057835,"bill_number":"HB878","title":"Community Service Revolving Fund; extend repealer on authority to collect fees from paroled offenders for deposit into.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Authority Of The Mississippi Department Of Corrections To Collect Monthly Fees From Offenders Who Are On Probation, Parole Or Any Other Field Supervision And To Deposit Those Fees Into The Community Service Revolving Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB878/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0878.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1057841,"bill_number":"HB896","title":"State and School Employees Health Insurance Plan; extend repealer on requirement that state pay certain amounts toward cost of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-15-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Requirement That The State Of Mississippi Pay Certain Amounts Toward The Cost Of The State And School Employees Health Insurance Plan; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB896/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0896.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1057847,"bill_number":"HB886","title":"Oil and gas severance taxes; extend repealer on lower rate for production from horizontally drilled wells.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 27-25-503 And 27-25-703, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealers On Those Provisions That Establish A Temporarily Reduced Rate For The Levy And Assessment Of Severance Taxes On The Initial Oil And Natural Gas Produced From Certain Horizontally Drilled Wells And Horizontally Drilled Recompletion Wells; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB886/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0886.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1057852,"bill_number":"HB895","title":"Medical radiation technologists; extend repealers on registration statutes.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 41-58-1, 41-58-3 And 41-58-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealers On Those Statutes Establishing Registration And Continuing Education Requirements For Medical Radiation Technologists; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB895/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0895.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1057858,"bill_number":"HB904","title":"Bad faith assertions of patent infringement; extend repealer on prohibitions against.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 75-24-351 Through 75-24-357, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prohibit Bad Faith Assertions Of Patent Infringement And Establish Remedies For Prevailing Plaintiffs In Civil Actions Instituted Under Those Statutes; To Create New Section 75-24-359, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Codify And Extend The Date Of The Repealer On Those Reenacted Sections; To Amend Section 5, Chapter 416, Laws Of 2015, To Delete The Repealer On The Reenacted Sections Prohibiting Bad Faith Assertions Of Patent Infringement From The Effective Date Section Of Chapter 416, Laws Of 2015; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB904/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0904.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1057864,"bill_number":"HB953","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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB953/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0953.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":1057870,"bill_number":"HB925","title":"Elections; establish procedure for automatic registration of voters.","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB925/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0925.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":1057876,"bill_number":"HB892","title":"State Parole Board; extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The State Parole Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB892/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0892.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1057881,"bill_number":"HB919","title":"\"Meet My Mississippi\"; designate as official state poem of Mississippi.","description":"An Act To Create A New Code Section To Be Codified As Section 3-3-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate \"meet My Mississippi\" As The Official State Poem; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB919/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0919.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":1057888,"bill_number":"HB900","title":"Motor vehicles; delete repealer on prohibition against texting and social networking while driving.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-33-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Repealer On The Statute Prohibiting Texting And Using Social Networking Sites On A Hand-held Mobile Telephone While Operating A Motor Vehicle; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB900/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0900.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1057894,"bill_number":"HB938","title":"Commission on College Accreditation; enumerate certain powers and transfer authority over correspondence courses to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-101-241, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe Certain Specific Powers For The Commission On College Accreditation And To Transfer The Regulatory Authority Over Correspondence Courses To The Commission; To Repeal Sections 75-59-1 Through 75-59-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Require Entities Providing Correspondence Courses In The State To Obtain A Permit From The Secretary Of State, The Office Of The Attorney General And Either The State Department Of Education, The Mississippi Community College Board Or The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB938/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0938.xml","sponsor":"Nolan Mettetal"},
{"bill_id":1057900,"bill_number":"HB901","title":"Agritourism; delete repealer on statutes limiting liability and establishing requirements for professionals engaged in.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 69-53-1 Through 69-53-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Limit The Liability Of Certain Professionals Engaged In Agritourism Activities And Require Agritourism Professionals To Post Warning Signs And Register Annually With The Mississippi Department Of Agriculture And Commerce; To Reenact And Amend Section 69-53-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Repeals Sections 69-53-1 Through 69-53-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Relating To Agritourism Activities And Professionals, To Extend The Date Of Repeal; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB901/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0901.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1057906,"bill_number":"HB933","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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB933/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0933.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":1058127,"bill_number":"HB992","title":"Mississippi Individual On-Site Wastewater Disposal System Law; extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 41-67-1 Through 41-67-29 And 41-67-33 Through 41-67-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Mississippi Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal System Law; To Amend Section 41-67-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Mississippi Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal System Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB992/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0992.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1058128,"bill_number":"HB998","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB998/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0998.xml","sponsor":"Patricia Willis"},
{"bill_id":1058131,"bill_number":"SB2308","title":"Child endangerment; clarify elements of the offense of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-5-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Elements Of The Offense Of Child Endangerment By The Sale, Transfer, Manufacture Or Possession Of Either A Controlled Substance Or A Prohibited Precursor Chemical; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2308/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2308.xml","sponsor":"Nickey Browning"},
{"bill_id":1058135,"bill_number":"SB2329","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 Fishing In This State By Electronic Mail Or Regular Mail; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2329/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2329.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":1058137,"bill_number":"HB979","title":"Reports of suspected abuse; require persons who make to Child Protection Service and Department of Human Services 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 Child Protection Services And 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB979/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0979.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":1058139,"bill_number":"HB963","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 Set-off Against Income Tax Refunds Owed The Debtor; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB963/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0963.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1058142,"bill_number":"HR4","title":"Emma Funk; commend upon being named MaxPrep's Volleyball Small School Player of the Year.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Emma Funk For Being Named Maxprep's Volleyball Small School Player Of The Year.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"Immediate Release","last_action_date":"2018-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR4/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0004.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":1058144,"bill_number":"HB1016","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1016/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1016.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1058148,"bill_number":"HB978","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB978/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0978.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":1058150,"bill_number":"SB2311","title":"Insurance companies; revise notice requirements when transferring policies to an affiliated insurer.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 83-11-1, 83-11-7, 83-5-28, 71-3-77 And 83-11-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Notice Of Nonrenewal Is Not Required When A Replacement Policy Form Is Issued By The Same Insurer Or When An Insured Is Transferred To A Licensed Affiliate Of The Insurer, So Long As The Transfer Or Replacement Results In The Same Or Substantially Similar Coverage; To Provide That Documents Signed By The Insured Are Applicable To The Replacement Policy Form, The Coverage Transferred To A Licensed Affiliate Insurer, Or Both, And Remain Valid And Enforceable; To Require A Transferring Insurer To Provide Notice Of The Policy Transfer To The Mississippi Insurance Department And To The Policyholder; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2311/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2311.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":1058152,"bill_number":"SB2324","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2324/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2324.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1058155,"bill_number":"HB1014","title":"State agency and governing authority contracts; require 30% of to be set-aside for certain businesses.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Not Less Than Thirty Percent Of The Anticipated Annual Expenditures Of Any Agency Or Governing Authority For The Purchase Of Commodities Shall Be Purchased From Minority Owned Businesses, Women Owned Businesses, Veteran Owned Businesses And Disadvantaged Businesses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1014/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1014.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":1058157,"bill_number":"HB993","title":"Teachers; provide incentives for working in certain areas with critical shortages 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB993/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0993.xml","sponsor":"Debra Gibbs"},
{"bill_id":1058163,"bill_number":"SB2330","title":"Wildlife; revise prima facie evidence of illegal 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 Violation Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2330/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2330.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":1058165,"bill_number":"HB1000","title":"Expungement; require when person found not guilty.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require An Expungement Of Any Offense For Which A Person Is Found \"not Guilty\" Upon Petition By The Person To The Court In Which The Charge Was Had; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1000/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1000.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":1058167,"bill_number":"HB958","title":"Mobile or manufactured home; allow owner with one year or longer lease on land to classify as real property.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-53-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Manufactured Home Or Mobile Home Owner Who Does Not Own The Land On Which His Manufactured Home Or Mobile Home Is Located Has The Option To Declare His Manufactured Home Or Mobile Home To Be Real Property If The Owner Has A Lease With A Term Of At Least One Year On The Land; To Amend Section 27-53-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB958/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0958.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":1058172,"bill_number":"SB2319","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2319/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2319.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1058174,"bill_number":"HB1005","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 2018 In Years That Certain Growth Revenue Estimates Are Achieved The Preceding Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1005/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1005.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1058177,"bill_number":"HB1007","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1007/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1007.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1058180,"bill_number":"SB2315","title":"Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Prevention Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Human Trafficking And Child Exploitation Prevention Act; To Prohibit Any Device That Makes Internet Content Available That Does Not Contain Digital Blocking Capability; To Provide That Blocking Capability May Be Disabled; To Require A One-time $20.00 Digital Access Fee Or A $20.00 Opt-out Fee; To Provide For The Disposition Of The Fees Collected; To Create A Civil Cause Of Action Against Violators; To Create A Civil Penalty; To Create A Grant Program To Be Administered By The Department Of Public Safety; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2315/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2315.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":1058182,"bill_number":"HB967","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB967/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0967.xml","sponsor":"Gary Staples"},
{"bill_id":1058185,"bill_number":"HB972","title":"Youth court hearings; allow family members to attend hearings in.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Immediate And The Extended Family Members Of A Child Who Is Under The Jurisdiction Of The Youth Court May Attend Youth Court Hearings Concerning Such Child Under Certain Circumstances; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB972/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0972.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":1058187,"bill_number":"HB971","title":"School employees annual salary supplement; remove cap on nurses who are eligible for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Cap On The Number Of Licensed School Nurses With A Certificate From The National Board For Certification Of School Nurses, Inc. Who Are Eligible To Receive The Annual Salary Supplement Of $6,000.00; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB971/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0971.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":1058191,"bill_number":"SB2328","title":"DUI; revise technical aspects of judicial procedure in prosecution for an offense.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-11-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Responsibility Of Record Checking By Law Enforcement And The Prosecutor As To Whether A Charge Of Driving Under The Influence Might Be A Second Or Subsequent Offense And To Clarify The Court-ordered Drug Testing Available To A Defendant Convicted For Driving Under The Influence Of Drugs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2328/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2328.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":1058193,"bill_number":"HB973","title":"Youth court; authorize release of certain records to media and provide the media may attend hearings in.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Youth Court Hearing Shall Be Open To The News Media; To Prohibit Such Media From Using The Name Of Any Child In Any News Report Concerning Any Youth Court Hearing; To Amend Section 43-21-261, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Youth Court To Disclose Certain Youth Court Records To The News Media Under Certain Conditions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB973/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0973.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":1058195,"bill_number":"HB996","title":"Assistant teachers; increase annual minimum salary to $15,000.00.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-21-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Annual Minimum Salary For Assistant Teachers To $15,000.00; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB996/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0996.xml","sponsor":"Steve Hopkins"},
{"bill_id":1058198,"bill_number":"SB2334","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2334/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2334.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1058202,"bill_number":"HB983","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 August 1 Under The Compulsory School Attendance Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB983/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0983.xml","sponsor":"Debra Gibbs"},
{"bill_id":1058205,"bill_number":"HB975","title":"Public schools; require toll-free number for reporting abuse and neglect to be posted in all.","description":"An Act To Require The Toll-free Telephone Number Operated By The Mississippi Department Of Child Protection Services For Receiving Reports Of Child Abuse And Neglect To Be Posted In All Public And Charter Schools; To Require The State Board Of Education To Adopt Rules And Regulations Relating To The Content, Size And Location Of Such Signs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB975/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0975.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":1058208,"bill_number":"HB1006","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1006/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1006.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1058210,"bill_number":"HB1021","title":"Artificial reefs; prohibit the publication of location data associated with.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-15-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Location Data Associated With Artificial Reefs By Corporations And Private Individuals Shall Be Exempt From The Provisions Of The Public Records Act; To Bring Forward Section 49-15-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes A Special Account To Be Known As The \"artificial Reef Program Account\" Within The Seafood Fund, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1021/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1021.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1058215,"bill_number":"HB999","title":"Expungement; revise list of eligible crimes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Type Of Crimes That Are Eligible For Expungement; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB999/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0999.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1058217,"bill_number":"HB960","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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB960/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0960.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":1058222,"bill_number":"SB2306","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2306/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2306.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1058224,"bill_number":"HB994","title":"Certified nurse practitioners; no physician supervision required for certain with over 3,600 hours of clinical practice.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-25-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Certain 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; To Amend Section 73-15-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB994/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0994.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1058226,"bill_number":"HB974","title":"Controlled Substances Laws; revise Schedules I and II.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-113, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Furanyl Fentanyl And U-47700 As Schedule I Controlled Substances; To Amend Section 41-29-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Dronabinol And Thiafentanil As Schedule Ii Controlled Substances; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB974/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0974.xml","sponsor":"Patricia Willis"},
{"bill_id":1058234,"bill_number":"HB1001","title":"Early voting; authorize.","description":"An Act To Create The Early Voting Act; To Provide Definitions; To Provide That The Early Voting Period Shall Begin Fifteen Days Before The Election And Continue Until The Last Regular Business Day Preceding The Election; To Provide That Early Voting Shall Be For Each Primary, General, Runoff, Special And Municipal Election For Public Office; To Provide The Hours For Early Voting In The Registrar's Office During Regular Business Hours; To Provide That Notice Of Early 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 Early Voting Period; To Provide The Manner For Challenging The Qualifications Of A Voter During The Early 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, 23-15-309, 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, 23-15-511, 23-15-515, 23-15-531.6, 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, 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1001/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1001.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":1058237,"bill_number":"HB969","title":"Alteration of historical monuments; impose penalty for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 55-15-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish Penalties For Persons Or Members Of Governing Bodies Who Violate The Law Prohibiting The Alteration Of Historical Monuments And Memorials; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB969/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0969.xml","sponsor":"Gary Staples"},
{"bill_id":1058240,"bill_number":"SB2326","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2326/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2326.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1058242,"bill_number":"HB1013","title":"Assistant teachers; require for each class in kindergarten and grades 1-4.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-21-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require An Assistant Teacher To Be Assigned To Each Class In Kindergarten And First Through Fourth Grades And To Prohibit Salary Increases For Administrators Until Such Time That An Assistant Teacher Is Employed For Each Class In Those Grades In An Administrator's School District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1013/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1013.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1058247,"bill_number":"HB1022","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 Require All Documents And Instruments Of Record To Be In The English Language; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1022/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1022.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1058251,"bill_number":"HB1008","title":"Municipal general election ballots; provide that only the names of those opposed candidates shall be printed upon.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-361, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If Only One Person Has Duly Qualified To Be A Candidate For A Municipal Office In The General Election, The Municipal Election Commission Shall Declare That Person Elected Without Opposition And The Name Of That Person Shall Not Be Placed On The Ballot; To Amend Section 23-15-309, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make A Minor, Nonsubstantive Change; To Bring Forward Section 23-15-333, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Form Of The Ballot In County Primary Elections, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 23-15-359, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Form Of The Ballot In County General Elections, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1008/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1008.xml","sponsor":"Greg Haney"},
{"bill_id":1058253,"bill_number":"HB986","title":"Motor vehicle title registration system; revise laws regarding.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-21-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Requirements Of The Department Of Revenue Regarding The Automated Statewide Motor Vehicle, Manufactured Housing And Mobile Home Registration System; To Revise The Provisions Of Law Regarding The Rules And Regulations By The Department Of Revenue As Pertains To Access And Use By County Tax Collectors; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB986/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0986.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":1058257,"bill_number":"HB981","title":"Assistant teachers; require assignment of to every classroom for grades K-4.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-21-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Assignment Of An Assistant Teacher To Every Classroom For Kindergarten Through Fourth Grade; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB981/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0981.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":1058260,"bill_number":"HB984","title":"State song; designate as \"Mississippi Beautiful.\"","description":"An Act To Create New Section 3-3-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate \"mississippi Beautiful\" 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB984/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0984.xml","sponsor":"Debra Gibbs"},
{"bill_id":1058263,"bill_number":"HB1012","title":"Board on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training; revise membership of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-6-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Membership Of The Board On Law Enforcement Officer Standards And Training; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1012/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1012.xml","sponsor":"Steve Massengill"},
{"bill_id":1058267,"bill_number":"HB980","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB980/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0980.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":1058269,"bill_number":"HB1019","title":"Equal votes in election; revise how winner is determined when candidates receive.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 23-15-601, 23-15-605, 23-15-607, 23-15-611, 23-15-221 And 23-15-857, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Procedure Used To Determine The Results Of An Election When Two Candidates Receive An Equal Number Of Votes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1019/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1019.xml","sponsor":"Gary Staples"},
{"bill_id":1058273,"bill_number":"SB2310","title":"Charitable solicitation; revise exemption of humane societies.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 79-11-505, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Exemption From Registration For Solicitation As A Charitable Entity For Humane Societies; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2310/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2310.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":1058276,"bill_number":"HB1011","title":"Traffic stops; clarify what can constitute reasonable grounds or probable cause during.","description":"An Act To Clarify That A Single Instance Of A Motorist's Tire Touching A Line Or Reflector Or A Single Instance Of Weaving Slightly Within The Lines May Not Constitute Reasonable Grounds Or Probable Cause For A Traffic Stop; To Clarify That Any Smell Or Odor Shall Not Constitute Reasonable Grounds Or Probable Cause For The Search Of A Vehicle During A Traffic Stop; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1011/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1011.xml","sponsor":"Joel Bomgar"},
{"bill_id":1058277,"bill_number":"SB2314","title":"Concealed carry permit holders; names of those revoked not confidential.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Exempt Status Of Certain Concealed Carry Permit Holders From The Public Records Act Subsequent To A Revocation Of The License To Carry A Concealed Weapon; To Amend Section 25-61-11.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2314/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2314.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1058281,"bill_number":"HB988","title":"Marriage and family therapists and social workers; delete repealer on licensure laws.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 73-53-3, 73-53-8, 73-53-10, 73-53-11 And 73-53-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Definitions For The Social Worker Licensure Law, Create The Board Of Examiners For Social Workers And Marriage And Family Therapists, Set Out The Powers Of The Board, And Prescribe The Licensure Requirements For Social Workers, And Sections 73-54-1 Through 73-54-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Licensure And Regulation Of Marriage And Family Therapists; To Repeal Section 73-54-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Repeal Of Those Reenacted Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB988/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0988.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1058283,"bill_number":"HB964","title":"Unemployment compensation; revise certain provisions regarding transfer of unemployment experience when business is transferred.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 71-5-355, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That The Experience Rating Be Transferred To An Employing Unit Upon Transfer Of An Organization, Trade Or Business; To Bring Forward Sections 71-5-11, 71-5-361, 71-5-377, 71-5-389 And 71-5-541, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB964/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0964.xml","sponsor":"Greg Haney"},
{"bill_id":1058290,"bill_number":"HB985","title":"Children's Cabinet; establish to coordinate services for children in Mississippi.","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 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 Section 43-20-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires The Advisory Council To Assist In Developing Regulations Governing Family Child Care Homes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB985/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0985.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":1058293,"bill_number":"HB1018","title":"Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship Program; prescribe standards for participation.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-173-1, 37-173-9, 37-173-11, 37-173-17 And 37-173-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Is The Mississippi Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship For Students With Dyslexia Program, To Prescribe Certain Standards For Participation In The Program; To Amend Section 37-173-25, To Direct Public School Districts To Provide Age-appropriate And Condition-appropriate Dyslexia Therapy Services Subject To The Availability Of Funding; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1018/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1018.xml","sponsor":"Dana Criswell"},
{"bill_id":1058295,"bill_number":"SB2313","title":"Pseudoephedrine; require written log of pharmacy sales; revise prescription quantity.","description":"An Act To Require That Pharmacies Keep A Written Log Of All Ephedrine And Pseudoephedrine Sales; To Prescribe A Standard For The Written Log; To Provide Penalties For Violations; To Enact Exceptions; To Require The Board Of Pharmacy To Devise And Approve Training Programs For Pharmacy Employees; To Amend Section 41-29-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Ephedrine And Pseudoephedrine From Schedule Iii Of The Controlled Substances Act; To Amend Section 41-29-137, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Time Limits And Transferability Of A Prescription For Pseudoephedrine; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2313/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2313.xml","sponsor":"Joel Carter"},
{"bill_id":1058299,"bill_number":"SB2322","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2322/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2322.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1058301,"bill_number":"HB995","title":"Alcoholic beverages; authorize issuance of distillery retailer's permit and revise certain other permits.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Temporary Wine Charitable Auction Permit Authorized Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control To Change The Permit To A Temporary Alcoholic Beverages Auction Permit; To Authorize The Issuance Of Distillery Retailer's Permits Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; To Provide That A Distillery Retailer's Permit May Be Issued To The Holder Of A Class 1 Manufacturer's Permit; To Provide That Such A Permit Shall Authorize The Holder To Sell At Retail Alcoholic Beverages By The Bottle From A Retail Location At The Distillery For Off-premises Consumption; To Provide That The Hours Of Sale Shall Be The Same As Those Hours For Package Retailers Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; To Provide That The Holder Of A Distillery Retailer's Permit Is Not Required To Purchase The Alcoholic Beverages Authorized To Be Sold By This Act From The Department's Liquor Distribution Warehouse; To Provide That The Holder Of Such A Permit Shall Pay To The Department All Applicable Taxes; To Provide That The Holder Of A Distillery Retailer's Permit Also May Sell Promotional Products From The Same Retail Location, Including Shirts, Hats, Glasses, And Other Promotional Products Customarily Sold By Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturers; To Amend Section 67-1-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Distiller, Wine Manufacturer, Rectifier, Blender Or Bottler May Have A Financial Interest In And Possess A Distillery Retailer's Permit; To Amend Section 27-71-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Privilege Tax Required For The Issuance Of A Distillery Retailer's Permit; To Amend Section 67-1-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB995/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0995.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1058305,"bill_number":"HB987","title":"Motor vehicle title/registration system; allow person deaf or hard of hearing to voluntarily have noted in system for law enforcement.","description":"An Act To Provide That At Registration Renewal Of A Motor Vehicle, The Owner Or Lessee Of A Motor Vehicle May Inform The Tax Collector That He Or She, Or Someone Who May Be Operating The Vehicle, Is Deaf Or Hard Of Hearing And Request That Information Be Included In The Mississippi Title/registration Network System Database To Assist Law Enforcement In Identifying The Operator Of The Vehicle As Possibly Being Deaf Or Hard Of Hearing; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB987/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0987.xml","sponsor":"Shane Aguirre"},
{"bill_id":1058307,"bill_number":"HR5","title":"Mississippi House of Representatives; require composite of members' photos to reflect changes in membership occurring during term of office.","description":"A Resolution Directing The House Management Committee To Provide For The Updating Of The Official Composite Of Photographs Of The Members Of The House Of Representatives When Changes In The Membership Occur During A Four-year Term Of Office.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR5/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0005.xml","sponsor":"Debra Gibbs"},
{"bill_id":1058309,"bill_number":"HB977","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 Increase The Amount Of Homestead Exemption For Persons Who Are Sixty-five Years Of Age Or Older Or Who Are Totally Disabled; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB977/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0977.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":1058314,"bill_number":"HB1017","title":"Local and private bills proposing to extend local tax for second 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 One Time 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; To Provide For An Indirect Referendum On The Continuation Of The Levying Of Such Tax After The Initial Extension; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1017/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1017.xml","sponsor":"Dana Criswell"},
{"bill_id":1058317,"bill_number":"SB2337","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2337/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2337.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1058321,"bill_number":"HB1002","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1002/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1002.xml","sponsor":"Gary Staples"},
{"bill_id":1058323,"bill_number":"SB2305","title":"Nursing Board; require to authorize nursing license applicants to have fingerprints taken at locations outside Jackson area.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 73-15-19 And 73-15-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Board Of Nursing To Authorize Applicants For Nursing Licenses To Have Their Fingerprints Taken At Various Locations In The State Outside Of The Jackson Area For Their Convenience, At The Option Of The Applicant, For The Fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check Required Before Licensure; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2305/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2305.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1058326,"bill_number":"HB970","title":"MS Telephone Solicitation Act; delete exceptions to.","description":"An Act To Repeal Sections 77-3-709 And 77-3-711, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Exceptions To The Mississippi Telephone Solicitation Act; To Amend Section 77-3-715, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB970/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0970.xml","sponsor":"Gary Staples"},
{"bill_id":1058333,"bill_number":"HB1009","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 Involving Public Funds Of $50,000.00 Or More 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 Involving Public Funds Of $50,000.00 Or More That Is Committed On Or After July 1, 2018, 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 A Felony Involving Public Funds Of $50,000.00 Or More 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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1009/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1009.xml","sponsor":"Greg Haney"},
{"bill_id":1058335,"bill_number":"SB2307","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2307/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2307.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1058338,"bill_number":"HB976","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 Establish The Procedure For Filling Vacancies On The School Board; To Amend Section 37-5-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require School Board Member Districts In County School Districts To 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, 37-7-104.7 And 37-7-104.8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Require The Administrative Consolidation Of School Districts In Certain Counties, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB976/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0976.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":1058341,"bill_number":"SB2304","title":"Nursing homes and assisted living facilities; required to have working generators.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-11-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Department Of Health To Adopt Rules Requiring The State Department Of Health To Determine Compliance With Standards For Electricity And Emergency Power Sources During Routine Inspections Of Licensed Nursing And Assisted Living Facilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2304/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2304.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1058348,"bill_number":"SB2303","title":"Organized retail theft; revise.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-43-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of Organized Retail Theft And Organized Retail Theft Enterprise; To Amend Section 97-43-3.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2303/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2303.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":1058350,"bill_number":"SB2302","title":"Shoplifting; revise penalties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-23-93, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Offense Of Shoplifting And The Gravity Of The Offense; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2302/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2302.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":1058353,"bill_number":"HB1003","title":"Mississippi 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":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1003/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1003.xml","sponsor":"Charles Busby"},
{"bill_id":1058357,"bill_number":"HB989","title":"Mississippi Board of Psychology; reenact to amend licensing provisions and to extend the date of repeal.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 73-31-1 Through 73-31-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establish The Mississippi Board Of Psychology And Provide The Licensing Procedures For The Practice Of Psychology; To Amend Reenacted Section 73-31-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If An Appointment To The Board Does Not Occur Within Thirty Days Of A Board Member's Expired Term, Any Board Member Whose Term Has Expired May Continue To Serve Until The New Appointment Occurs Or For 180 Days, Whichever Comes First; To Amend Reenacted Section 73-31-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Way Officers Are Elected To The Board; To Remove The Requirement That Decisions Not Gaining Unanimous Support Must Be Decided By Mail Ballot When Only Four Members Of The Board Are Present At A Meeting; To Amend Reenacted Section 73-31-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Time Period For License Renewal And Continuing Education Requirements; To Amend Reenacted Section 73-31-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That An Applicant For A Psychologist License Must Be A Citizen Of The United States, A Canadian Citizen Applying For Licensure Under The Terms Of A Reciprocity Agreement Or Has Declared His Or Her Intention To Become A Citizen; To Provide That An Applicant For A Psychology License Must Hold A Doctoral Degree In Psychology From An Institution Of Higher Education That Is From A Program That Requires At Least One Year Of Continuous, Full-time Residence At The Education Institution Granting The Doctoral Degree; To Revise The Number Of Hours Of Actual Work An Applicant For A Psychology License Is Required To Meet; To Revise The Provisions Related To The Psychologist's Specialty At The Time Of His Or Her Initial Licensing; To Amend Reenacted Section 73-31-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For A License In Psychology By Reciprocity; To Amend Reenacted Section 73-31-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Qualifications A Psychologist Must Meet To Apply For The Status Of Psychologist Emeritus; To Amend Reenacted Section 73-31-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Board May Discipline A Licensed Psychologist Upon Proof That The He Or She Has Performed Psychological Services Outside Of The Area Of His Or Her Training, Experience Or Competence; To Amend Section 73-31-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Mississippi Board Of Psychology To July 1, 2022; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB989/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0989.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1058359,"bill_number":"SB2320","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2320/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2320.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1058361,"bill_number":"HB1015","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 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1015/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1015.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1058366,"bill_number":"SB2331","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2331/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2331.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":1058369,"bill_number":"HB1010","title":"Asset forfeiture; prohibit for arrests or conviction of 28 grams or less of marijuana.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 41-29-153, 41-29-176, 41-29-179 And 41-29-107.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Asset Forfeiture For Arrests Or Convictions For Possession Of Twenty-eight Grams Or Less Of Marijuana; To Bring Forward Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1010/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1010.xml","sponsor":"Joel Bomgar"},
{"bill_id":1058371,"bill_number":"HB962","title":"Grandparent visitation; revise requirements to file petition.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-16-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Requirements For Grandparent Visitation Petitions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB962/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0962.xml","sponsor":"Greg Haney"},
{"bill_id":1058376,"bill_number":"HB966","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB966/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0966.xml","sponsor":"Gary Staples"},
{"bill_id":1058378,"bill_number":"HC23","title":"Lieutenant Colonel Mike Hogan; commend upon his retirement.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Distinguished And Meritorious Service Of Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Michael B. Hogan, Rendered To The United States Of America, And Congratulating Him Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC23/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0023.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":1058381,"bill_number":"HB997","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":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB997/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0997.xml","sponsor":"Patricia Willis"},
{"bill_id":1058384,"bill_number":"SB2301","title":"Gaming; authorize and regulate video gaming.","description":"An Act To Authorize Video Gaming In This State; To Provide That The Mississippi Gaming Commission Shall Have Regulatory Authority Over The Conduct Of Video Gaming Or Related Activities As Described In This Act; To Provide That The Commission Shall Ensure The Integrity Of The Acquisition And Operation Of Video Gaming Terminals, Redemption Terminals And Associated Equipment And Shall Have Sole Regulatory Authority Over Every Aspect Of The Conduct Of Video Gaming; To Grant The Commission Certain Powers And Duties; To Authorize The Commission To Take Certain Disciplinary Actions And To Provide For Appeals From Decisions Of The Commission; To Require The Licensing Of Video Gaming Operators And The Persons Employed By Video Gaming Operators; To Require The Licensing Of Manufactures And Suppliers Of Video Gaming Equipment; To Provide The Requirements For Licensure Under This Act; To Require Testing And Certifying Of Video Gaming Machines By The Commission; To Limit The Number Of Video Gaming Machines That May Be Placed On The Premises Of A Licensee; To Limit The Amount Of Wagers That May Be Made; To Provide Certain Civil And Criminal Penalties For Violations Of This Act; To Establish The Fees For The Various Licenses Authorized Under This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2301/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2301.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":1058387,"bill_number":"SB2312","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; To Authorize Municipalities To Elect To Require The Tax To Continue To Be Imposed; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2312/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2312.xml","sponsor":"Joel Carter"},
{"bill_id":1058389,"bill_number":"HB959","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 Increase The Amount Of Homestead Exemption For Persons Who Are Sixty-five Years Of Age Or Older Or Who Are Totally Disabled; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB959/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0959.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":1058392,"bill_number":"HB1020","title":"Drug overdoses; provide penalties for failure to report.","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; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1020/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1020.xml","sponsor":"Patricia Willis"},
{"bill_id":1058396,"bill_number":"HB990","title":"CON; issue for additional nursing home beds at county-owned hospital in Tippah County.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-7-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Department Of Health Shall Issue A Certificate Of Need To A County-owned Hospital In Tippah County With A Skilled Nursing Facility At The Hospital For The Addition Of Nursing Facility Beds, Not To Exceed Ten Beds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB990/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0990.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":1058399,"bill_number":"SB2327","title":"Criminal history background checks; enact \"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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2327/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2327.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1058403,"bill_number":"HB961","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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB961/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0961.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":1058405,"bill_number":"HB991","title":"Door-to-door for-profit solicitors; establish code of conduct for.","description":"An Act To Enact A Code Of Conduct For Door-to-door For-profit Solicitors; To Specify Requirements Of A Door-to-door For-profit Solicitor; To Prohibit Certain Actions By A Door-to-door For-profit Solicitor; To Provide For Certain Licensure Consequences If A Sign For No Solicitation Is Violated By A Door-to-door For-profit Solicitor; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB991/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0991.xml","sponsor":"Steve Hopkins"},
{"bill_id":1058409,"bill_number":"HB982","title":"Teachers' salaries; increase to southeastern average over five-year period.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase Teachers' Salaries Over The Following Five Years So That Beginning In The 2022-2023 School Year, The Average Salary Of Mississippi Public School Teachers Is Equal To The Southeastern Average Teacher's Salary, As Determined By The Southern Regional Education Board (sreb); And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB982/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0982.xml","sponsor":"Debra Gibbs"},
{"bill_id":1058413,"bill_number":"SB2317","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2317/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2317.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":1058416,"bill_number":"SB2318","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2318/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2318.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1058421,"bill_number":"SB2309","title":"High School graduation standards; require completion of at least one course online for students graduating in 2020 and after.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-16-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Completion Of At Least One Course That Is Presented Online For Students Graduating From High School In 2020 And Thereafter; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2309/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2309.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":1058424,"bill_number":"SB2323","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2323/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2323.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1058426,"bill_number":"HB965","title":"Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board; remove from the provisions of the Mississippi 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 Provisions 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 Further Amend Section 53-1-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Retain The Authority Of The Board To Obtain Funds From The Capital Expense Fund For The Emergency Plugging Of Orphaned Wells; To Transfer From The State General Fund A Certain Amount Of Funds To The Special Funds Of The State Oil And Gas Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB965/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0965.xml","sponsor":"Gary Staples"},
{"bill_id":1058430,"bill_number":"SB2321","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2321/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2321.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1058433,"bill_number":"SB2333","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2333/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2333.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":1058436,"bill_number":"SB2325","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2325/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2325.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1058439,"bill_number":"SB2332","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2332/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2332.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":1058442,"bill_number":"HB968","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB968/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB0968.xml","sponsor":"Gary Staples"},
{"bill_id":1058446,"bill_number":"HB1004","title":"Toll Roads; bring forward code sections for possible amendment.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 65-43-1 Through 65-43-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorize Toll Roads And Toll Bridges, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1004/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1004.xml","sponsor":"Charles Busby"},
{"bill_id":1058448,"bill_number":"SB2316","title":"Sex offenders; future contact with victim prohibited (Carly's Law).","description":"An Act To Enact \"carly's Law; To Create New Section 45-33-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Future Contact By A Convicted Sex Offender With The Crime Victim; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2316/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2316.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":1058452,"bill_number":"SB2336","title":"Environmental fee; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2336/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2336.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1058455,"bill_number":"SB2335","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2335/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2335.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1058469,"bill_number":"HB1025","title":"\"Meet My Mississippi\"; designate as official state poem of Mississippi.","description":"An Act To Create A New Code Section To Be Codified As Section 3-3-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate \"meet My Mississippi\" As The Official State Poem; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1025/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1025.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Holland"},
{"bill_id":1058481,"bill_number":"HB1024","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":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1024/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1024.xml","sponsor":"Patricia Willis"},
{"bill_id":1058497,"bill_number":"HB1023","title":"County prosecutor; authorize to represent clients outside the county.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-23-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A County Prosecuting Attorney To Represent Defendants Outside Of The County Of The Prosecuting Attorney; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1023/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1023.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":1058511,"bill_number":"HB1032","title":"Student transfer; allow students to attend school in adjacent district under certain circumstances.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-15-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Parent Or Legal Guardian Of A Child Whose Residence Is In Excess Of 30 Miles From The School Of Attendance In The Resident District To Transfer The Child To School In An Adjacent School District That Is Nearer To The Child's Residence; To Provide That A Parent Shall Not Be Required To Submit A Petition Of Transfer To The Local School Board Of The District To Which The Student Is To Be Transferred; To Prescribe What Shall Be Required To Be Submitted To The Local School Board Of The Transferee District When Enrolling The Child For Attendance; To Provide That The Local School Board Of The Transferee District Shall Only Reject Such Transfer If There Is Not Sufficient Space In The School To Accommodate The Attendance Of The Transferring Child; To Provide That The Transferee District Must Have An Accountability Rating Equal To Or Greater Than The District Of Residence; To Authorize The Local School Board To Provide An Option To Attend Another School Of The Appropriate Grade Level In The District If Such School Is Also Closer Than The School Of Appropriate Grade Level In The District Of Residence; To Provide That Any Child Lawfully Transferred From The School District Of His Residence To A School In Another School District Shall Continue To Be Enrolled And Attend School In The Transferee District; To Provide That The Siblings Of Any Child Lawfully Transferred May Be Enrolled And Attend Schools In The District At The Discretion Of The Parent Or Legal Guardian; To Amend Section 37-15-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; To Amend Section 37-41-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Department Of Education Develop A Tool To Be Used By Local School Districts To Lay Out Transportation Routes In Order To Provide A Uniform System Of Calculating Distances From Each School To The Residence Of Children Enrolled Therein Entitled To School Bus Transportation; To Bring Forward Section 37-41-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1032/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1032.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":1058523,"bill_number":"HB1030","title":"Shooting while in a dwelling; provide that such is a felony.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-37-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Willfully And Unlawfully Shooting Any Pistol While In A Dwelling Or Home Shall Be A Felony; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1030/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1030.xml","sponsor":"Mark Tullos"},
{"bill_id":1058538,"bill_number":"HB1027","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1027/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1027.xml","sponsor":"Karl Oliver"},
{"bill_id":1058549,"bill_number":"HB1033","title":"Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster Fund; create and require all funds received by state to be used for road maintenance.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-103-302, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require 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 In The State Treasury To Be Known As The Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster Fund For Appropriation By The Legislature To The Mississippi Department Of Transportation For State And County Highway Maintenance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1033/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1033.xml","sponsor":"Preston Sullivan"},
{"bill_id":1058564,"bill_number":"HB1028","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; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1028/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1028.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":1058579,"bill_number":"HB1029","title":"Income tax; authorize counties and municipalities to collect certain debts by setoff against a 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 Governments 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":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1029/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1029.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":1058591,"bill_number":"HB1031","title":"Mississippi Delta Alternative Teacher Licensure Program; create to alleviate teacher shortage in Delta Region.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Delta Alternative Teacher Licensure Pilot Program For The Purpose Of Establishing An Alternative Teacher Licensure Route For Qualified Persons To Teach In School Districts Located In The Mississippi Delta Region; To Specify Those Counties Considered Part Of The Delta Region; To Authorize A Teacher Licensed Through The Pilot Program To Participate In Other Teacher Recruitment Programs For Which The Individual Qualifies; To Amend Section 37-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Mississippi Delta Alternative Teacher License And To Authorize Its Issuance Beginning July 1, 2018; To Prescribe The Requirements For The Mississippi Delta Alternative Teacher License And To Limit Its Usage To School Districts Located In The Mississippi Delta Region Which Submit A Written Request To The State Department Of Education For Approval To Employ Persons So Licensed; To Require Each Affected School District To Provide A Minimum Of Fifty Additional Hours Of Professional Development To Holders Of The Alternative Teacher License During The First Three Years Of Employment With The School District; To Require The Affected School District To Assign A Veteran On-site Mentor Teacher To The Alternative Teacher License Holder During The First Two Years Of Employment; To Bring Forward Sections 37-159-1, 37-159-5 Through 37-159-13 And 37-159-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The \"mississippi Critical Teacher Shortage Act Of 1998,\" For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1031/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1031.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":1058600,"bill_number":"HB1034","title":"Controlled Substances Law; extend repealer on procedures for administrative forfeiture of certain property seized under.","description":"An Act To Reenact Section 41-29-176, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes Procedures For The Administrative Forfeiture Of Certain Property Seized Under The Uniform Controlled Substances Law; To Amend Reenacted Section 41-29-176, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Place The Repealer On This Code Section In The Statute And To Extend The Date Of The Repealer; To Amend Section 2, Chapter 484, Laws Of 2013, As Last Amended By Section 23, Chapter 452, Laws Of 2015, To Delete The Repealer On Section 41-29-176, Mississippi Code Of 1972, From The Effective Date Section Of Chapter 484, Laws Of 2013; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1034/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1034.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1058608,"bill_number":"HB1026","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, 2018, 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, 2018, 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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1026/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1026.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":1059033,"bill_number":"SB2431","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2431/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2431.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1059036,"bill_number":"SB2351","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2351/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2351.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059039,"bill_number":"SB2378","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2378/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2378.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1059042,"bill_number":"SB2396","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2396/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2396.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059045,"bill_number":"SB2388","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2388/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2388.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059047,"bill_number":"SB2384","title":"Mississippi Delta Enterprise Zone; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Delta Enterprise Zone To Focus On Improving The Small Business Climate In 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2384/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2384.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1059051,"bill_number":"SB2350","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, 2021, 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2350/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2350.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059054,"bill_number":"SB2343","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2343/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2343.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059057,"bill_number":"SB2339","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2339/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2339.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059060,"bill_number":"SB2365","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 12 Months; To Amend Section 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2365/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2365.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059063,"bill_number":"SB2437","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2437/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2437.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":1059065,"bill_number":"SB2433","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2433/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2433.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1059069,"bill_number":"SB2387","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2387/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2387.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059072,"bill_number":"SB2422","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2422/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2422.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1059075,"bill_number":"SB2402","title":"Possession of precursor chemicals; allow conviction to be expunged.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Conviction For Possession Of Precursor Chemicals May Be Expunged; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2402/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2402.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1059078,"bill_number":"SB2348","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2348/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2348.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059081,"bill_number":"SB2366","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 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 Amendment; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2366/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2366.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059083,"bill_number":"SB2364","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2364/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2364.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059087,"bill_number":"SB2407","title":"Manslaughter; unlawful distribution of certain substances resulting in overdose death.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 97-3-28, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Overdose Death Attributable To The Unlawful Distribution Of Certain Controlled Substances Will Constitute Manslaughter; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2407/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2407.xml","sponsor":"Joel Carter"},
{"bill_id":1059090,"bill_number":"SB2408","title":"State parks; exempt veterans who have been adjudged to have a total 100% service-connected disability from entry fees.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 55-3-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Person Who Has Been Adjudged By The Veterans Administration As Having A Total 100% Service-connected Disability Shall Not Be Charged A Fee For Entrance To State Parks; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2408/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2408.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1059093,"bill_number":"SB2370","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2370/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2370.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1059096,"bill_number":"SB2406","title":"Health insurance policies; require to offer coverage for breast ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-9-108, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Health Insurance Policies To Offer Coverage For Breast Ultrasound Under Certain Conditions And Magnetic Resonance Imaging In Accordance With Guidelines Established By The American Cancer Society; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2406/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2406.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1059099,"bill_number":"SB2428","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2428/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2428.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":1059101,"bill_number":"SB2356","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2356/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2356.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059104,"bill_number":"SB2412","title":"Land records; loan amount and maturity date required for recordation of a mortgage or deed of trust.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 89-5-24, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Document Formatting Standards For Mortgages And Deeds Of Trust Filed On Or After January 1, 2019, To Require That The Loan Amount And Maturity Date Must Be Listed On The First Page Below The Three-inch Margin; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2412/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2412.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":1059108,"bill_number":"SB2429","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; To Amend Section 9-9-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Jurisdiction Of The County Court; To Create An Additional County Court Judgeship In Lee County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2429/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2429.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":1059111,"bill_number":"SB2359","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2359/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2359.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059114,"bill_number":"SB2383","title":"Appropriation FY2019; continue funding Ayers Settlement Agreement.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The Purpose Of Defraying The Costs Associated With The Implementation Of The Ayers Settlement Agreement For Fiscal Year 2019; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2383/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2383.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1059117,"bill_number":"SB2379","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2379/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2379.xml","sponsor":"Tammy Witherspoon"},
{"bill_id":1059119,"bill_number":"SB2397","title":"Appropriation FY19; 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 2019; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2397/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2397.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1059122,"bill_number":"SB2427","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2427/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2427.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":1059126,"bill_number":"SB2368","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 2019 Regular Session; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2368/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2368.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1059129,"bill_number":"SB2438","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2438/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2438.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1059132,"bill_number":"SB2442","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2442/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2442.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1059135,"bill_number":"SB2381","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2381/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2381.xml","sponsor":"Russell Jolly"},
{"bill_id":1059137,"bill_number":"SB2439","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2439/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2439.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1059140,"bill_number":"SB2410","title":"Youth court act; revise central registry and confidential information.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-257, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Provisions Creating The Central Registry Of Abuse And Neglect Cases; To Amend Section 43-21-261, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Permit The Department Of Child Protection Services To Share Confidential Information As Necessary To Allow Private Providers To Serve The Children In Departmental Care, To Clarify The Right Of The Department To Access Youth Court Records, To Clarify The Department's Authority To Release Information Related To Child Deaths To Comply With Federal Disclosure Requirements, And To Authorize Release Of Information To Other Officials; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2410/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2410.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1059143,"bill_number":"SB2434","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2434/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2434.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":1059147,"bill_number":"SB2371","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 2018-2019 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2371/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2371.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1059150,"bill_number":"SB2440","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2440/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2440.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1059153,"bill_number":"SB2414","title":"Sunscreen; permit student to carry and use sunscreen at school and provide immunity.","description":"An Act To Authorize A Public School Student To Carry And Use Sunscreen At The School And Provides Immunity For A Volunteer School Employee Who Applies Sunscreen To A Student; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2414/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2414.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1059155,"bill_number":"SB2405","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license tags; reauthorize issuance to supporters of the Coastal Conservation Association Mississippi.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-56.352, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reauthorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The Coastal Conservation Association Mississippi; To Repeal Section 27-19-56.174. Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The Coastal Conservation Association Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2405/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2405.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":1059158,"bill_number":"SB2404","title":"Mississippi Underground Storage Tank regulatory law; provide criteria for annual storage tank fee.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 49-17-403 And 49-17-421, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Relating To The Mississippi Underground Storage Tank Regulatory Act, To Include Certain Underground Storage Tanks Within The Definition Of An Active Site, To Revise The Manner In Which The Underground Storage Tank Regulatory Fee Is Determined, And 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":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2404/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2404.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1059161,"bill_number":"SB2401","title":"Contract carriers transporting railroad employees; provide certain safety regulations for.","description":"An Act To Provide For The Regulation Of Contract Carriers Transporting Railroad Employees; To Define Certain Terms Used In The Act; To Provide For Certain Safety Regulations For Such Contract Carriers, Including Driver Qualifications, Alcohol And Controlled Substance Testing, Vehicle Inspections And Records; To Provide Civil Penalties For Violations Of This Act Or Any Rule Promulgated Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2401/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2401.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1059165,"bill_number":"SB2411","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2411/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2411.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1059168,"bill_number":"SB2391","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2391/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2391.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059171,"bill_number":"SB2441","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2441/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2441.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1059173,"bill_number":"SB2375","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2375/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2375.xml","sponsor":"Chris Massey"},
{"bill_id":1059176,"bill_number":"SB2403","title":"\"Emergency Medical Services Do Not Resuscitate Order-Bracelet Act\"; enact.","description":"An Act Entitled The \"mississippi Emergency Medical Services Do Not Resuscitate Order-bracelet Act\"; To Provide Definitions; To Authorize A Terminal Patient To Request Health Care Providers To Execute A \"do Not Resuscitate Order For Emergency Services\" And To Prescribe Conditions Thereon; To Provide For A \"do Not Resuscitate\" Bracelet; To Allow A Parent Or Legal Guardian Of A Patient Who Is A Child To Request And Revoke A \"do Not Resuscitate\" Order For Emergency Services For The Child; To Prescribe The Duties Of Emergency Medical Services Personnel When Presented With \"do Not Resuscitate Orders\"; To Prescribe The Required Form For The Order; To Provide Immunity From Liability Of A Health Care Provider Or Emergency Medical Personnel Regarding The \"do Not Resuscitate Order\"; To Require Full Resuscitative Measures In Absence Of The Order Or Bracelet; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2403/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2403.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1059179,"bill_number":"SC530","title":"Mourn the passing of longtime Mississippi Deputy Attorney General Larry Clark and commend his life of public service.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Condolences Of The Mississippi Legislature To The Bereaved Family Of Longtime Deputy Attorney General Larry Edmond Clark Of Brandon, Mississippi, And Commending His Life Of Public Service To His State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC530/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0530.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1059183,"bill_number":"SB2342","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 And Training To Promulgate Rules Relating To Cit Training; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2342/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2342.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059186,"bill_number":"SB2424","title":"Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services; authorize privatization of social worker services.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 43-26-1, 43-1-55 And 43-15-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize And Direct The Mississippi Department Of Child Protection Services To Privatize Or Otherwise Contract With Private Individuals Or A Private Entity To Provide Licensed Social Worker Services Necessary For The Functions Of Department; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2424/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2424.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1059189,"bill_number":"SB2432","title":"Performance-based budget requirements; authorize line-item appropriation to MDOT.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-103-159, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize And Direct The Mississippi Department Of Transportation To Comply With The Performance-based Budgeting And Certain Activity Reporting Requirements Beginning With The Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Cycle And To Authorize Appropriations To Mdot To Be Line-item Amounts To Specific Programs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2432/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2432.xml","sponsor":"Jennifer Branning"},
{"bill_id":1059191,"bill_number":"SB2389","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2389/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2389.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059195,"bill_number":"SB2418","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2418/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2418.xml","sponsor":"Jennifer Branning"},
{"bill_id":1059198,"bill_number":"SB2362","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2362/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2362.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059202,"bill_number":"SB2352","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2352/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2352.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059205,"bill_number":"SB2367","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2367/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2367.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1059208,"bill_number":"SB2338","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2338/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2338.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059210,"bill_number":"SB2409","title":"Sales and use tax; create a sales tax diversion to counties and distribute a portion of use tax to cities and counties.","description":"An Act To Provide That A Portion Of The Use Tax Revenue Collected From Certain Out-of-state Sellers Shall Be Distributed To Municipalities And Counties; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2409/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2409.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1059213,"bill_number":"SB2369","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2369/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2369.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1059216,"bill_number":"SB2390","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2390/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2390.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059219,"bill_number":"SB2385","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 50% 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2385/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2385.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1059223,"bill_number":"SB2373","title":"Community Policing and Transparency Act; create body-worn camera policy standards.","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2373/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2373.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1059226,"bill_number":"SB2354","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; To Amend Section 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2354/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2354.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059228,"bill_number":"SC529","title":"Commend Jefferson Davis County \"Jaguars\" Football Team for winning Class 3A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Saluting The Jefferson Davis County \"jaguars\" Football Team And Coach Lance Mancuso For Winning Their First Mhsaa Class 3a State Championship As A Consolidated Program.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC529/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0529.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1059231,"bill_number":"SB2417","title":"PRBDD funds transfer to DEQ; authorize use for Lower Pearl River Project at Walkiah Bluff.","description":"An Act To Authorize And Direct The Executive Director Of The Pearl River Basin Development District To Transfer All State Funds Related To The Construction Of The United States Army Corps Of Engineers Water Diversion Project On The Lower East Pearl River To The Mississippi Department Of Environmental Quality To Be Used Only For The Pearl River Restoration Project At Walkiah Bluff; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2417/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2417.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1059234,"bill_number":"SB2341","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2341/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2341.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059237,"bill_number":"SB2423","title":"Guardianship; clarify a parent's right to nominate a guardian in TPR proceedings and clarify the fictive kin disposition alternative.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-15-119, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify A Parent's Right To Nominate A Guardian Before Final Termination Of Parental Rights; To Amend Section 43-21-609, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Disposition Alternative Of Appointing Fictive Kin As A Guardian; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2423/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2423.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1059241,"bill_number":"SB2421","title":"Leake County; Economic Development District may lease property to the state for use as a National Guard Readiness Center.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Leake County Economic Development District To Lease For No Consideration Any Property Owned By The District To The State Of Mississippi For Use As A National Guard Readiness Center; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2421/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2421.xml","sponsor":"Jennifer Branning"},
{"bill_id":1059244,"bill_number":"SB2413","title":"Highways; require four-laning of portions of Highway 6 in Coahoma, Panola and Quitman Counties.","description":"An Act To Require The Mississippi Department Of Transportation To Construct And Reconstuct To Four Lanes For Traffic A Portion Of Mississippi Highway 6/u.s. Highway 278 In Coahoma, Panola And Quitman Counties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2413/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2413.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1059246,"bill_number":"SB2415","title":"Capital offense; include murders committed at churches and schools.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Simple And Aggravated Assault Justify An Enhanced Penalty When Committed On Educational Property Or At A Place Of Worship; To Amend Section 97-3-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Murder Committed At A Place Of Worship Is A Capital Offense; To Amend Section 99-19-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Aggravating Factors For Capital Murder In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2415/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2415.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1059249,"bill_number":"SB2377","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2377/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2377.xml","sponsor":"Tammy Witherspoon"},
{"bill_id":1059252,"bill_number":"SB2435","title":"Disparity study; require MDA to file copies with the Legislature by not later than December 31, 2018.","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2435/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2435.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1059255,"bill_number":"SB2380","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, 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2380/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2380.xml","sponsor":"Tammy Witherspoon"},
{"bill_id":1059258,"bill_number":"SB2395","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2395/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2395.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059262,"bill_number":"SB2400","title":"School board members; new staggered-term school board elections beginning with the November 2023 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 2023 General Election, The Members Of The County Boards Of Education, The Trustees Of Consolidated School Districts, The Elected Trustees From The Special Municipal Separate School Districts And Trustees Elected From Added Territory Shall Be Elected In A Nonpartisan Election Concurrent With The State General Election; To Provide That The Terms Of Office Of All Elected 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 And 37-7-229, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; 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; 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; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2400/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2400.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":1059264,"bill_number":"SB2346","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2346/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2346.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059267,"bill_number":"SB2430","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2430/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2430.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1059270,"bill_number":"SB2361","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2361/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2361.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059273,"bill_number":"SB2420","title":"Open Meetings Act; prohibit executive session during meetings conducted by teleconference or video means.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-41-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A Public Body From Convening Into Executive Session During Any Meeting Which Is Being Conducted By Teleconference Or Video Means; To Amend Section 25-41-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2420/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2420.xml","sponsor":"Jennifer Branning"},
{"bill_id":1059276,"bill_number":"SB2349","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2349/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2349.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059280,"bill_number":"SB2399","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2399/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2399.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059282,"bill_number":"SB2416","title":"Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA); no physician supervision required after two years of practice in good standing.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 73-15-5 And 73-15-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (crna) With Two Years Of Practice In Good Standing 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2416/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2416.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1059285,"bill_number":"SB2398","title":"\"Mississippi Opportunity Scholarship Act of 2018\"; establish.","description":"An Act Entitled The \"mississippi Opportunity Scholarship Act Of 2018\"; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2398/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2398.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1059288,"bill_number":"SB2376","title":"Mississippi Community College Board accreditation authority over school of practical nursing; revise.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-15-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Transfer The Accreditation Authority Over Schools Of Practical Nursing From The Mississippi Community College Board To The Mississippi Board Of Nursing; To Amend Section 75-60-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Authority Of The Mississippi Community College Board To Charge Proprietary Institutions To Accredit Their Practical Nursing Programs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2376/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2376.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":1059291,"bill_number":"SB2374","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2374/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2374.xml","sponsor":"Chris Massey"},
{"bill_id":1059294,"bill_number":"SB2347","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2347/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2347.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059298,"bill_number":"SB2426","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2426/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2426.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1059300,"bill_number":"SB2353","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 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 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2353/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2353.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059303,"bill_number":"SB2372","title":"\"Mississippi Educational Improvement Tax Credit Act of 2018\"; establish.","description":"An Act Entitled The \"mississippi Education Improvement Tax Credit Act Of 2018\"; 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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2372/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2372.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1059306,"bill_number":"SB2425","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 This Act; To Provide Notice Requirements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2425/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2425.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1059309,"bill_number":"SB2392","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2392/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2392.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059312,"bill_number":"SB2340","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2340/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2340.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059315,"bill_number":"SB2357","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 American College Testing (act) Test 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2357/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2357.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059318,"bill_number":"SB2358","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2358/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2358.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059321,"bill_number":"SB2355","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2355/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2355.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059324,"bill_number":"SB2393","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2393/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2393.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059327,"bill_number":"SB2360","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2360/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2360.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059330,"bill_number":"SB2382","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2382/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2382.xml","sponsor":"Russell Jolly"},
{"bill_id":1059333,"bill_number":"SB2363","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2363/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2363.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059336,"bill_number":"SB2345","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2345/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2345.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059339,"bill_number":"SC531","title":"Taxation authorize; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC531/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0531.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059342,"bill_number":"SB2419","title":"Highways; require Transportation Commission to include criteria use in changing priority of new capacity project in its minutes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 65-3-97, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Transportation To Submit To The Transportation Commission A Detailed Description Of The Criteria And Analyses Utilized To Change The Priority Of New Capacity Projects; To Require The Transportation Commission To Include The Detailed Description Of The Criteria And Analyses In Its Minutes Along With All Supporting Documentation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2419/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2419.xml","sponsor":"Jennifer Branning"},
{"bill_id":1059345,"bill_number":"SB2436","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2436/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2436.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1059348,"bill_number":"SB2386","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2386/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2386.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059351,"bill_number":"SB2344","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2344/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2344.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059354,"bill_number":"SB2394","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2394/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2394.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059399,"bill_number":"SB2443","title":"Towing of vehicle; wrecker company allowed to retain personal property pending payment of towing bill.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 85-7-251, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Sale Of A Motor Vehicle For Towing And Storage Costs To Include The Right To Retain And Possibly Sell The Personal Property Contents Of The Towed Vehicle; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2443/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2443.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1059400,"bill_number":"HB1053","title":"State Department of Education; transfer administration, operations, powers and duties to the Office of the Governor.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-3-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Abolish The Existing State Department Of Education And Transfer The Powers And Duties To The Office Of The Governor; To Provide That The Former State Department Of Education Shall Be Known As The Division Of Public Education In The Office Of The Governor; To Amend Sections 37-3-2, 37-3-3, 37-3-4, 37-3-5, 37-3-7, 37-3-9, 37-3-11, 37-3-12, 37-3-13, 37-3-25, 37-3-39, 37-3-46, 37-3-49, 37-3-51, 37-3-53, 37-3-79, 37-3-81, 37-3-82, 37-3-83, 37-3-85, 37-3-87, 37-3-91, 37-3-93, 37-3-95, 37-3-101, 37-3-103, 37-3-105, 37-3-107, 37-1-1, 37-1-2, 37-1-3, 37-1-4, 37-1-9, 37-1-11, 37-1-12 And 37-1-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1053/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1053.xml","sponsor":"Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes"},
{"bill_id":1059401,"bill_number":"HB1060","title":"Graduation requirements; require students graduating in 2020 and years thereafter to take at least one online course as condition of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-16-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Each Cohort Of Students Beginning With Those Graduating In 2020 To Take A Minimum Of One Online Course, As Defined And Approved By The State Department Of Education; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1060/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1060.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1059402,"bill_number":"HB1044","title":"\"Diabetes Care for Mississippi Students Act\"; create to require schools to use Diabetes Management Care Plans for students with diabetes.","description":"An Act To Create The Diabetes Care For Mississippi Students Act; To Require Each School To Provide Effective Care In The School Setting For Students With Diabetes Through The Implementation Of Diabetes Medical Management Plans Effective With The School Year Beginning August 2019; Require The State Department Of Education And The State Department Of Health To Develop The Training Program And Guidelines To Be Used By School Nurses And Other Designated School Employees On Monitoring The Blood Glucose Levels Of Students Affected By Diabetes And Administering The Appropriate Care To Those Students; To Provide Personal And Civil Liability To Such Employees Under The Mississippi Tort Claims Act; To Require The Departments To Submit A Copy Of The Training Program And Guidelines To The Chairmen Of Certain House And Senate Legislative Committees On Or Before December 1, 2018; To Amend Sections 37-14-3 And 41-79-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1044/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1044.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1059403,"bill_number":"HB1073","title":"Alcoholic beverages; revise policy of state regarding prohibition of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Renounce Prohibition As The Policy Of This State In Favor Of The Legal Manufacture, Sale, Distribution, Possession And Transportation Of Alcoholic Beverages, Except In Counties That Vote To Institute Prohibition After Holding A Local Option Election On The Matter; To Bring Forward Sections 67-1-5, 67-1-7, 67-1-9, 67-1-11, 67-1-13, 67-1-14, 67-1-15, 67-1-16, 67-1-17, 67-1-37, 67-1-41, 67-1-51, 67-1-57, 67-1-65, 67-1-72, 67-1-85, 67-1-91 And 67-1-101, Which Are Certain Sections Of The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 67-3-5, 67-3-7, 67-3-9, 67-3-13 And 67-3-67, Which Are Certain Sections Regulating The Manufacture, Sale, Possession, Transportation And Distribution Of Light Wine And Beer, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 67-9-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Transportation And Possession Of Alcohol By Persons With Alcohol Processing Permits, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 27-71-15 And 27-71-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Restrictions On The Transportation Of Alcoholic Beverages Through Counties That Have Not Authorized The Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages And For The Construction Of Certain Laws Relating To Alcoholic Beverages, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 97-31-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Crimes Related To The Unlawful Transportation Of Liquor, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 57-26-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Defines Certain Terms For Purposes Of The Tourism Project Sales Tax Incentive Program; For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1073/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1073.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1059404,"bill_number":"HB1052","title":"Traffic Safety Violator Course; provide that it may be Internet-based for any age defendant.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-9-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Internet Courses May Be Approved By Courts For Traffic Safety Violator Courses Regardless Of The Age Of The Defendant To Qualify For Nonadjudication Of Certain Traffic Offenses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1052/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1052.xml","sponsor":"Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes"},
{"bill_id":1059405,"bill_number":"HB1064","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 Including, But Not Limited To, Officers Of The Federal Bureau Of Investigation And The Mississippi Bureau Of Narcotics, And To Issue Subpoenas For Such Investigations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1064/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1064.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1059406,"bill_number":"HB1051","title":"Mississippi Transportation Commission; may receive payment from contractors for law enforcement work-zone safety operations.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Mississippi Transportation Commission To Receive Payment From Its Contractors For The Enforcement Of Traffic Laws In Certain Work Zones; To Authorize The Use Of Government Personnel And Assets Under Certain Conditions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1051/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1051.xml","sponsor":"Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes"},
{"bill_id":1059407,"bill_number":"HB1078","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1078/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1078.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1059408,"bill_number":"HB1046","title":"Workers' Compensation Law; bring forward section regarding estoppel to deny insurance claims.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Section 71-3-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Governs Estoppel To Deny Insurance Claims In The Workers' Compensation Act, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1046/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1046.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1059409,"bill_number":"HB1071","title":"Child neglect cases; require CPS 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 Child Protection 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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1071/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1071.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1059410,"bill_number":"HB1058","title":"DFA; establish Office of Shared Services within to operate as the central business office for select agencies.","description":"An Act To Establish The Office Of Shared Services (oss) Within The Department Of Finance And Administration To Operate As The Central Business Office For Select Agencies And To Provide Shared Services To Those Select Agencies; To Provide That The Oss Authority Includes Certain Administrative Functions Of The Select Agencies; To Provide That The Oss Shall Establish A Fee Structure That Will Allow It To Recover The Direct And Indirect Costs Of Providing Shared Services, Which Will Be Paid By The Select Agencies Receiving The Services; To Provide That The Department Shall Make A Report To Certain Legislative Committees During The 2019 Legislative Session Regarding The Oss; To Specify The Agencies That Will Be Subject To The Authority Of The Oss; To Amend Section 27-104-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1058/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1058.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1059411,"bill_number":"HB1069","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1069/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1069.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1059412,"bill_number":"HB1065","title":"Medication for certain youth in state-supported training school and detention centers; 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 Youth In The State-supported Training School, A Youth Detention Center And/or Mental Health Facility, The Court Shall Require Certain Behavioral Assessments Be Performed On The Youth; To Provide That Before Any Medication Is Prescribed For A Youth Who Is Not On Medication For Behavioral And Mental Health Issues, The Youth Shall Receive A Second Independent Medical Opinion; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1065/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1065.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1059413,"bill_number":"HB1043","title":"Advertisement of the resources counties and municipalities offer; prescribe certain guidelines for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 17-3-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Whenever Counties And Cities Advertise Their Respective Opportunities, Possibilities And Resources, Such Advertising Shall Be Limited To Publications Or Sponsorships Of Trade Or Business Meetings Held Within The Counties And Cities; To Amend Section 17-3-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1043/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1043.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1059414,"bill_number":"HB1074","title":"Drug paraphernalia; increase penalties for the delivery or intent to deliver.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase Penalties To Deliver, Sell, Possess With Intent To Deliver Or Sell Or Manufacture With Intent To Deliver Or Sell Illegal Drug Paraphernalia; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1074/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1074.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1059415,"bill_number":"SB2449","title":"Mississippi Forensics Laboratory; revise payment of certain fees to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-61-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Costs Of Certain Forensic Lab Services To Be Borne By The County In Conformity To Section 261 Of The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2449/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2449.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1059416,"bill_number":"SB2448","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for recipients of the Department of Defense Medal for the Defense of Freedom.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Mississippians Who Are Recipients Of The Department Of Defense Medal For The Defense Of Freedom; 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 27-19-44, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Such License Tag From The Requirement That A Certain Number Of Such Tags Must Be Purchased Prior To Issuance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2448/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2448.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1059417,"bill_number":"SB2444","title":"Use tax; authorize a certain portion of collections to be distributed to municipalities.","description":"An Act To Provide That A Portion Of The Use Tax Revenue Collected Voluntarily From Certain Out-of-state Sellers Shall Be Distributed To Municipalities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2444/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2444.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":1059419,"bill_number":"HB1035","title":"Mississippi Dyslexia Education Forgivable Loan Program; clarify repayment and conversion terms.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-106-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Repayment And Conversion Terms And The Administration Of The Mississippi Dyslexia Education Forgivable Loan Program; To Amend Section 37-106-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1035/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1035.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1059420,"bill_number":"HB1054","title":"Private residential care homes; require to register with Department of Health.","description":"An Act To Require The Owners Or Operators Of Private Residential Care Homes Providing Living Arrangements, Food, Shelter And Personal Care To Two Or Three Persons Who Are Unrelated To The Owner Or Operator Of The Home To Register With The State Department Of Health; To Require The Owners Or Operators Of Private Residential Care Homes To Contract With A Social Worker To Make Unannounced Visits To The Home Several Times During The Year To Check On The Condition Of The Residents; To Provide That The Social Worker Shall Make Reports To The Department On The Findings During The Visits, And The Department Shall Maintain The Reports With The Registration File For Each Private Residential Care Home; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1054/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1054.xml","sponsor":"Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes"},
{"bill_id":1059421,"bill_number":"HB1045","title":"Mississippi Burn Care Fund; authorize counties to contribute from insurance rebate monies to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-1-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Counties To Make Contributions To The Mississippi Burn Care Fund From The Insurance Rebate Monies Paid To Counties For Fire Protection Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1045/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1045.xml","sponsor":"Brad Touchstone"},
{"bill_id":1059422,"bill_number":"SB2450","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 Provides 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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2450/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2450.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":1059423,"bill_number":"HB1068","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1068/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1068.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1059424,"bill_number":"HB1041","title":"Commission on Marine Resources; revise length of time for which permits for governmental entities are valid.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-27-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Permits Issued By The Commission On Marine Resources For Governmental Entities Shall Be Valid For Ten Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1041/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1041.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":1059425,"bill_number":"HB1049","title":"Income tax; authorize deduction for voluntarily donating blood.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Deduction As An Adjustment To Gross Income For The Voluntary Donation Of Blood, With Or Without Remuneration Therefor, To A Licensed Hospital, Blood Bank, Community Blood Program, Or Other Lawful Activity Engaged In Processing And Supplying Human Blood For Transfusions Or Related Medical Purposes; To Provide For The Amount Of The Deduction From Gross Income Authorized By This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1049/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1049.xml","sponsor":"Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes"},
{"bill_id":1059426,"bill_number":"SB2451","title":"Counties; require to participate in the ACT Work Ready Community Initiative.","description":"An Act To Require Every County To Commit To Developing, Launching And Sustaining A Successful County Certified Work Ready Community, And To Require The Board Of Supervisors Of Each County To Select Two Leaders To Participate In The Act Work Ready Communities Academy; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2451/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2451.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1059427,"bill_number":"SB2452","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2452/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2452.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1059428,"bill_number":"SB2453","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; fees for AKA Sorority purchased in certain counties may be distributed to the Tea Rose Foundation.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-56.22, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Portion Of The Fees Generated From The Purchase Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags For Members Of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority In Issaquena, Sunflower And Washington Counties To Be Distributed To The Tea Rose Foundation Of The Eta Theta Omega Chapter Of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2453/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2453.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1059429,"bill_number":"HB1077","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 Any Municipality With A Population Of Less Than 1,500 According To The Most Recent Federal Decennial Census And Which Is Located In A County Traversed By Interstate 55 And Interstate 20 And A Judicial District That Has Not Voted To Come Out From Under The Dry Law; To Amend Section 67-1-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require An Election To Be Held In Such A Municipality Before The Municipality May Be Designated A Qualified Resort Area; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1077/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1077.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1059430,"bill_number":"SB2445","title":"Taxation; increase the excise tax on cigarettes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-69-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Excise Tax On Cigarettes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2445/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2445.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":1059431,"bill_number":"HB1036","title":"Mississippi Compulsory School Attendance Law; clarify student participation in authorized school activities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That A Student Is Considered Present For Average Daily Attendance Reporting Purposes When Participating In Authorized School Activities Approved By The Superintendent Of The School District; To Amend Section 37-151-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1036/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1036.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1059432,"bill_number":"HC25","title":"Constitution; amend to abolish existing State Department of Education and transfer powers and duties to Division of Public Education in Office of the Governor.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing Amendments To Section 203 And Section 202, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Abolish The Existing State Department Of Education And Transfer The Powers And Duties To The Office Of The Governor; To Provide That The Former State Department Of Education Shall Be Known As The Division Of Public Education In The Office Of The Governor; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC25/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0025.xml","sponsor":"Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes"},
{"bill_id":1059433,"bill_number":"HB1066","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1066/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1066.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1059434,"bill_number":"HB1075","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1075/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1075.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1059435,"bill_number":"HB1062","title":"Administrative Procedures Act; revise provisions related to rule adoptions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-43-3.106, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Administrative Procedures Act To Provide That An Agency Must Repeal Two Adopted Rules For Every New Rule That The Agency Adopts; To Amend Section 25-43-3.103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1062/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1062.xml","sponsor":"Brad Touchstone"},
{"bill_id":1059436,"bill_number":"HB1040","title":"National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS); require all law enforcement agencies to implement reporting system to comply with.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-27-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All Law Enforcement Agencies To Implement An Incident-based Reporting System Within Their Agency Or Department That Meets The Reporting Requirements Of The National Incident-based Reporting System (nibrs) Of The Uniform Crime Reporting Program Of The Federal Bureau Of Investigation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1040/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1040.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":1059437,"bill_number":"HB1063","title":"Alternative school programs; impose fine against teachers and other district employees who falsify evidence in support of referral to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-92, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Imposition Of A Fine Against Teachers, Counselors And School Districts Administrators Who Falsify Written Documents Or Otherwise Fabricate Evidence To Support A Decision To Remove A Student To An Alternative School Program; To Require Each School District's Written Disciplinary Policy To Include Provisions Notifying Parents Of Their Right To Review Evidence Used To Support A Decision To Remove A Child To An Alternative School Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1063/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1063.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1059438,"bill_number":"HB1067","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 Five Business 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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1067/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1067.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1059440,"bill_number":"HB1061","title":"Implied Consent Law Violation Assessments; increase general fund of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The General Fund Amount For Implied Consent Law Violation Assessments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1061/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1061.xml","sponsor":"Brad Touchstone"},
{"bill_id":1059441,"bill_number":"HB1079","title":"Eligibility of youth who may be placed in a community home by youth court; revise.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 5, Chapter 420, Laws Of 2017, To Revise The Counties That Are Participants In The Community-based Placement For At-risk Children Pilot Program; To Revise The Age For Children Who May Be Eligible For Placement In A Community Home By A Youth Court Through The Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1079/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1079.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1059442,"bill_number":"SB2447","title":"Bonds; authorize to renovate portion of the Metrocenter Mall to house the Hinds Community College Workforce Development Training Center.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Purpose Of Furnishing, Equipping, Remodeling, Repairing And Renovating A Portion Of The Metrocenter Mall In Jackson, Mississippi, To House The Hinds Community College Workforce Development Training Center; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2447/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2447.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1059443,"bill_number":"SB2446","title":"Sales tax; exempt sales of tangible personal property or services to Natchez Children's Services.","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 Natchez Children's Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2446/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2446.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":1059444,"bill_number":"HB1042","title":"Shell Recovery and Replenishment Program; create to replenish oyster shells taken from waters within Mississippi.","description":"An Act To Create The Shell Recovery And Replenishment Program; To Amend Section 49-15-46, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Mississippi Commission On Marine Resources To Establish The Shell Recovery And Replenishment Program For The Purpose Of Replenishing The Oyster Shells Taken From Waters Within Mississippi; To Authorize The Commission To Establish Rules And Regulations And Per Sack Assessments To Accomplish The Program; To Remove The Shell Retention Fees; To Provide That Funds Received From The Program Shall Be Paid Into A Special Fund In The State Treasury For The Commission To Use To Recover And Replenish Oyster Shells In Order To Further Oyster Production In The State; To Amend Section 49-15-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish The \"shell Recovery And Replenishment Program Account\" Within The Seafood Fund; To Provide That Funds In The Account Shall Be Used To Manage, Improve, Enhance And Replenish The Oyster Industry; To Amend Section 49-15-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Licenses Shall Be Suspended Until Violators Of The Shell Recovery And Replenishment Program Comply With All Of The Provisions Of The Program; To Amend Section 49-15-38, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1042/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1042.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":1059445,"bill_number":"HB1050","title":"Sales tax; exempt sales of tangible personal property or services to Senior Center of South Pearl River County, Inc.","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 Senior Center Of South Pearl River County, Inc.; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1050/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1050.xml","sponsor":"Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes"},
{"bill_id":1059446,"bill_number":"HB1076","title":"Alcohol 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; To Amend Section 67-1-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require An Election To Be Held In Such Area Before The Area May Be Designated A Qualified Resort Area; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1076/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1076.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1059447,"bill_number":"HB1055","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 Cruelty To A Dog Or Cat And To 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 The 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1055/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1055.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":1059448,"bill_number":"HB1039","title":"Rural utility districts; authorize county board of supervisors to consolidate.","description":"An Act To Allow The Board Of Supervisors Of A County To Consolidate Rural Utility Districts For Administrative Purposes; To Bring Forward Sections 19-5-167 And 19-5-175, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1039/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1039.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":1059449,"bill_number":"HB1072","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1072/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1072.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1059450,"bill_number":"HB1070","title":"Student recess and socialization period; require schools to allow for students without reprimand under certain conditions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-9-69, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Limit The Authority Superintendents, Principals And Teachers To Prohibit Students From Communicating Verbally With Their Fellow Peers In A Nondisruptive Manner During Certain Periods Of The School Day, Including Recess And Lunch; To Require School Personnel To Endeavor To Maintain The Volume Of Students At A Reasonable Level To Ensure That Students Abide By The Code Of Conduct Adopted By The School Board; To Require School Personnel To Allow Students A Recess Or Socialization Period Consistent Without Reprimand Unless Such Activities Become Disorderly; To Amend Section 37-13-134, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1070/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1070.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1059451,"bill_number":"HB1057","title":"Department of Revenue; authorize to charge fees to defray costs of Alcoholic Beverage Control Division warehouse.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department Of Revenue To Prescribe And Charge Reasonable Fees To Defray The Costs Associated With Operating And Maintaining Facilities Used For The Wholesale Distribution Of Alcoholic Beverages; To Amend Section 27-71-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Revenue Derived From Such Fees Shall Be Deposited Into A Special Fund Created In The State Treasury And Designated The \"abc Warehouse Operation And Maintenance Fund\"; To Provide That Monies In The Special Fund Shall Be Used By The Department Of Revenue For Expenditures Made To Maintain And Operate Facilities Used For The Wholesale Distribution Of Alcoholic Beverages; To Authorize The Commissioner Of Revenue To Establish A Production Pay Plan For The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division Distribution Center Warehouse Employees To Provide For The Efficient Operations Of The Warehouse And Related Facilities Used For The Distribution Of Alcoholic Beverages; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1057/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1057.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1059452,"bill_number":"HC24","title":"Dysautonomia Awareness Month; acknowledge and observe during the month of October 2018.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Acknowledging And Observing October 2018, As \"dysautonomia Awareness Month\" And Encouraging The Citizens Of Mississippi To Commemorate Its Observance During The Month Of October 2018.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC24/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0024.xml","sponsor":"Dana Criswell"},
{"bill_id":1059453,"bill_number":"HB1047","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; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1047/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1047.xml","sponsor":"Brad Touchstone"},
{"bill_id":1059454,"bill_number":"HB1037","title":"MS Virtual School Program; require private provider of services to be selected through the MS Online Learning Application Process.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-161-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Private Providers Chosen To Provide Services To The Mississippi Virtual Public School Program Be Selected Through The Mississippi Online Learning Application Process; To Provide Authority To The State Department Of Education To Have Final Approval Of All Coursework And Policy Related To The Mississippi Virtual Public School; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1037/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1037.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1059455,"bill_number":"HB1048","title":"Supersedeas bond; require on appeals for administrative decisions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-71-609, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Hearing For A Supersedeas Bond By Chancellor Upon Appeal Of Administrative Decisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1048/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1048.xml","sponsor":"Brad Touchstone"},
{"bill_id":1059456,"bill_number":"HB1056","title":"Medicaid; direct division to apply for waiver to provide for coverage of consumer-directed personal care services.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The Division Of Medicaid To Make Application For An Elderly Or Disabled With Consumer Direction Waiver To Allow The Division To Provide For Coverage Of Consumer-directed Personal Care Services That Are Appropriate And Medically Necessary To Maintain Individuals In Their Homes; To Specify The Criteria For Eligibility To Receive Those Services And The Criteria To Qualify As A Consumer-directed Employee; To Provide That Consumer-directed Employers And Employees Shall Be Responsible For Completing And Submitting Timesheets And Other Required Documentation; To Require That Individuals Receiving Consumer-directed Personal Care Services Must Receive Support From A Consumer-directed Services Facilitator, Who Will Assist The Individual Or His Or Her Family/caregiver As They Become Employers For Consumer-directed Services; To Specify The Functions Of The Services Facilitator And Require The Services Facilitator To Make A Home Visit To Conduct An Initial Assessment Before The Start Of Care For All Individuals Requesting Services; To Require The Services Facilitator To Make Supervisory Visits As Often As Needed To Ensure Both Quality And Appropriateness Of Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1056/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1056.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1059457,"bill_number":"HB1059","title":"State agencies; allow to charge each other for MMRS charges and utilities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-104-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow State Agencies To Charge Each Other For Services If Mississippi Management And Reporting Systems (mmrs) Statewide Application Charges Or Utilities Are Involved; To Amend Section 27-104-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Department Of Finance And Administration From The Agencies That Are Required To Be Funded From Appropriations From The State General Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2018-03-26","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2018-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1059/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1059.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1059458,"bill_number":"HB1038","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; To Prescribe The Manner By Which Such Salaries Shall Be Paid To Reflect The Type Of Payroll Schedule Authorized By School Districts And Charter Schools; To Require The State Department Of Education To Pay School Districts In A Manner Consistent With Its Authorized Payroll Schedule; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1038/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1038.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":1059459,"bill_number":"SC532","title":"Commend and congratulate Anne Elizabeth Buys upon being crowned Miss Mississippi 2017.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Anne Elizabeth Buys, Of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Upon Being Crowned Miss Mississippi 2017.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC532/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0532.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1059493,"bill_number":"HB1087","title":"confidential youth court records; shall include forensic interviews and information developed or prepared by child advocacy centers & multidisciplinary teams.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-251, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Confidential Youth Court Records Shall Include All Forensic Interviews And Information Developed Or Prepared By Child Advocacy Centers And Multidisciplinary Teams; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1087/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1087.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":1059496,"bill_number":"HB1114","title":"Menaced municipal property; provide determination of may be designated to municipal officials.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-19-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Sets Forth The Law On Cleaning Property Determined To Be A Menace To Public Health, Safety And Welfare; To Provide That Such Property Or Parcels Of Land That Are Less Than One Acre And Are Located In Municipalities With A Population Of Over 25,000 May Be Adjudicated As Property In Need Of Cleaning Using An Expedited Process; To Provide That The Actual Cost Of Such Cleaning Shall Not Exceed $250.00; To Amend Section 21-15-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No Person Shall Serve In An Interim Or Hold-over Capacity For Longer Than 90 Days; To Amend Sections 21-3-5 And 21-8-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Municipal Officers And Employees To Serve In A Hold-over Capacity Until The Appointment And Qualification Of Their Successors; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1114/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1114.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":1059501,"bill_number":"HB1140","title":"Drug courts; revise eligibility for and require Administrative Office of Courts to collect certain data from.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-23-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Certification Process Of The Administrative Office Of Courts For Drug Courts Shall Require Data From Such Courts Concerning The Total Number Of Applications For Screening Based Upon Certain Criteria And Whether Or Not An Applicant Was Accepted Into A Drug Court Program; To Amend Section 9-23-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Eligibility Requirements For Drug Courts By Authorizing Offenders Who Committed Burglary Of An Unoccupied Dwelling To Become Eligible; To Provide A Mechanism For Offenders Who Have Been Released From Certain Supervision And Who Have Been Determined To Be In Need Of Specialized Reentry Supervision To Meet With His Senior Circuit Judge, Or His Designee, Along With Other Officials, To Determine If The Person Should Be Admitted To A Drug Court, Veteran's Court, Mental Heath Court Or Other Similar Problem-solving Court; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1140/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1140.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":1059506,"bill_number":"HB1085","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1085/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1085.xml","sponsor":"Roun McNeal"},
{"bill_id":1059511,"bill_number":"HB1081","title":"Venue; clarify for nonresident corporations.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 11-11-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That A Corporation May Have A Principal Place Of Business In The County Of Its Principal Place Of Business In The State, Or In The County Where A Substantial Alleged Act Or Omission Occurred Or Where A Substantial Event That Caused The Injury Occurred In The State; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1081/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1081.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":1059515,"bill_number":"HB1107","title":"Mississippi Graduate Registered Physician Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Graduate Registered Physician Act; To Provide The Definitions For The Act; To Provide The Qualifications For Licensure As A Graduate Registered Physician; To Provide For The Renewal Of Such A License; To Provide The Authority Of A Graduate Registered Physician; To Provide That A Graduate Registered Physician Shall Be Under Supervision By A Physician; To Provide For Disciplinary Action To Be Taken Against A Graduate Registered Physician In Certain Situations; To Provide That The Mississippi Board Of Medical Licensure Shall Promulgate The Necessary Rules To Implement The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 73-43-11, 41-29-149.1, 73-25-19, 73-25-21, 73-25-23, 73-25-27, 73-25-28, 73-25-29, 73-25-30, 73-25-31, 73-25-32, 73-25-37 And 73-25-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1107/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1107.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":1059520,"bill_number":"HB1136","title":"Bonds; revise use of proceeds of bonds authorized for the John C. Robinson Aviation Museum and Jackson State University.","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; To Amend Section 1, Chapter 511, Laws Of 2016, To Revise The Purposes For Which The Proceeds Of Bonds Authorized To Be Issued For Capital Improvements At Jackson State University May Be Used; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1136/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1136.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1059526,"bill_number":"HB1113","title":"Mississippi Gaming Control Act; amend to prohibit wagering on athletic events.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-76-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Amend The Mississippi Gaming Control Act To Provide That No Wagering Shall Be Allowed On The Outcome Of Any Athletic Event, Nor Any Matter To Be Determined During An Athletic Event, Nor On The Outcome Of Any Event, Which Does Not Take Place On The Premises; To Exempt The Fantasy Contest Act From Such Provision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1113/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1113.xml","sponsor":"Roun McNeal"},
{"bill_id":1059531,"bill_number":"HB1084","title":"Parental Rights of Rapists; terminate for children conceived of rape.","description":"An Act To Provide That A Court Shall Conduct A Preliminary Hearing When A Child Is Alleged To Have Been Conceived As A Result Of A Rape Or Sexual Battery; To Require The Hearing Upon Conviction Of The Alleged Parent Of The Child; To Require A Court To Determine Whether There Is A Reasonable Chance That A Child Could Have Been Conceived From The Rape Or Sexual Battery; To Require The Court To Send All Information Related To The Conviction And The Preliminary Hearing To The Chancery Court Of The County In Which The Conviction Occurred; To Require The Chancery Court To Determine By Genetic Testing That A Child Was Conceived As A Result Of The Rape Or Sexual Battery For Which The Person Was Convicted; To Provide That The Court Shall Terminate The Parental Rights Of The Convicted Parent If The Child Is Proven To Have Been Conceived As A Result Of The Rape Or Sexual Battery; To Amend Sections 97-3-65, 97-3-101, 93-15-105, 93-15-107, 93-15-113, 93-15-115, 93-15-117 And 91-1-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity With The Preceding Provisions; To Bring Forward Section 11-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1084/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1084.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":1059538,"bill_number":"HB1131","title":"Local governmental entities; authorize to publish notices on a free, publicly accessible, official government website for purposes of transparency.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If An Agency Or Governing Authority Determines That A Reverse Auction Would Not Be In The Best Interest Of The Agency Or Governing Authority, That Determination Must Be Approved By The Public Procurement Review Board For An Agency And By The Governing Body Of The Governing Authority For A Governing Authority; To Provide That An Agency Shall Submit A Detailed Explanation Of Why A Reverse Auction Would Not Be In The Best Interest Of The Agency And Present An Alternative Process To Be Approved By The Public Procurement Review Board; To Provide That A Governing Authority Shall Make Findings In Its Minutes Of Why A Reverse Auction Would Not Be In The Best Interest Of The Governing Authority; To Provide That If As To An Agency, The Public Procurement Review Board Authorizes The Purchasing Entity To Solicit Bids With A Method Other Than Reverse Auction, Or If As To A Governing Authority, The Governing Board Thereof Authorizes The Purchasing Entity To Solicit Bids With A Method Other Than Reverse Auction, Then The Purchasing Entity May Designate The Other Methods By Which Bids Will Be Received; To Provide That The Public Procurement Review Board Must Approve Any Contract That An Agency Enters Into By Alternative Process; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1131/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1131.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":1059543,"bill_number":"HB1127","title":"Department of Corrections; provide certain clarification for contracts between the department and contractor for private correctional facilities.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 47-5-1211 And 47-5-1213, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Order To Provide For The Department Of Corrections To Contract With Private Entities For The Operation, Maintenance, Construction, Purchase And/or Lease Of Facilities For A Term Not To Exceed 20 Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1127/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1127.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":1059549,"bill_number":"HB1082","title":"Delta State University; authorize to transfer certain real property to Coahoma Community College.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration, Acting On Behalf Of The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning, To Convey Certain State-owned Real Property Located In Coahoma County, Mississippi, To The Board Of Trustees Of Coahoma Community College; To Require The Board Of Trustees Of Coahoma Community College To Carry Out Certain Functions Relative To The Management And Operation Of The Coahoma County Higher Education Center; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1082/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1082.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":1059554,"bill_number":"HB1098","title":"MS Dept. of Human Services; authorize to use additional methods of communication to send notices relating to child support to financial institutions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-19-48, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Human Services To Use Additional Methods Of Communication To Send Notices Relating To Encumbrances Of Assets For Child Support To Financial Institutions If Allowed By The Financial Institutions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1098/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1098.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1059559,"bill_number":"HB1105","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1105/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1105.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1059563,"bill_number":"HB1097","title":"Law enforcement officers; allow off-duty use of official vehicles under certain circumstances.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 17-25-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Certified Law Enforcement Officers Or Certified Part-time Law Enforcement Officers, Who Are Employed By A County Or Municipality, To Use His Or Her Official Vehicle While Performing Private Security Services In Off-duty Hours; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1097/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1097.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":1059568,"bill_number":"HB1092","title":"Privacy; restrict use of certain technologies for gaining access to communications and personal information.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Law Enforcement Officials From Using Cell Site Simulator Devices To Intercept Data From Communications Devices Without A Probable Cause Warrant; To Define Certain Terms; To Prescribe The Requirements For An Application For A Warrant To Use A Cell Site Simulator Device And The Conditions Under Which A Court May Issue A Warrant Authorizing Use Of The Device; To Authorize The Warrantless Use Of A Cell Site Simulator Device In Emergency Situations; To Require A Law Enforcement Agency Using A Cell Site Simulator Device To Take Steps To Limit Obtaining Unauthorized Data; To Require Notice To Be Given To The Owner Of A Targeted Communications Device; To Provide That Data Obtained In Violation Of This Act Is Inadmissible; To Require The Attorney General To Develop Training Protocols On The Use Of Cell Site Simulator Devices And To Report To The Legislature On Their Usage; To Require Courts To Annually Submit Data Relating To The Use Of Cell Site Simulator Devices To The Attorney General; To Authorize Civil Penalties For Persons Who Are The Victims Of The Unlawful Use By Law Enforcement Of A Cell Site Simulator Device; To Prohibit Public Agencies And Employees From Using License Plate Scanners On Public Highways; To Create Exceptions For Certain Public Agencies Engaged In Planning And Enforcement Of Highway Weight Restrictions; To Prohibit Public Employees From Administering Oral Fluid Tests For The Purpose Of Determining If An Individual Is Under The Influence Of Controlled Substances; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1092/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1092.xml","sponsor":"Joel Bomgar"},
{"bill_id":1059574,"bill_number":"HB1130","title":"Opioid Crisis Intervention Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Opioid Crisis Intervention Act; To Amend Sections 41-7-173 And 41-7-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Chemical Dependency Hospitals And Chemical Dependency Services From The Requirement To Obtain A Certificate Of Need; To Amend Section 41-29-149.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Types Of Drug Violations For Which A Person May Not Be Prosecuted When Complying With The Mississippi Medical Emergency Good Samaritan Act; To Amend Section 41-127-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Telemedicine Providers Shall Be Allowed To Provide Treatment For Substance Use Disorders, Including Medication Assisted Treatment; To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Division Of Medicaid From Requiring Prior Authorization Or Approval For Any Drugs Prescribed To Treat Substance Use Disorders; To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On That Section; To Authorize The Division Of Medicaid To Develop And Implement The Infectious Disease Elimination Pilot Program To Prevent The Spread Of Blood-borne Pathogens And Infectious Diseases And Reduce The Financial And Clinical Burden Of Blood-borne Illnesses Upon The Medicaid Program And The Citizens Of Mississippi; To Amend Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Hypodermic Syringes And Needles Possessed, Distributed And Exchanged At The Program Shall Not Be Deemed To Be Drug Paraphernalia Under The Controlled Substances Law; To Amend Sections 41-29-105 And 41-29-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; To Direct The State Board Of Medical Licensure To Adopt Reasonable Regulations That Allow Primary Care Physicians To Provide Maintenance Therapy For Persons With Identified Substance Use Disorders And Allow Those Physicians To Provide That Treatment Until The Person Can Receive Treatment From A Licensed Treatment Provider; To Prohibit Municipalities, Counties And Other Political Subdivisions Of This State From Placing Rules, Regulations, Requirements Or Zoning Restrictions On Drug And Alcohol Treatment Centers; To Authorize Municipalities, Counties And Public Or Private Educational Institutions To Adopt A Pre-arrest Diversion Program In Which Law Enforcement Officers Of The Entity May Divert Adults Who Commit A Nonviolent Misdemeanor Offense; To Provide That Adults Who Are Diverted Shall Be Provided Appropriate Assessment, Intervention, Education And Behavioral Health Care Services; To Provide That If The Adult Does Not Participate In The Pre-arrest Diversion Program, The Law Enforcement Agency May Criminally Charge The Adult For The Original Offense And Refer The Case To The Appropriate Prosecuting Agency To Determine If Prosecution Is Appropriate; To Provide That If The Adult Successfully Completes The Program, An Arrest Record Shall Not Be Associated With The Offense; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1130/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1130.xml","sponsor":"Joel Bomgar"},
{"bill_id":1059578,"bill_number":"HB1089","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1089/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1089.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":1059585,"bill_number":"HB1138","title":"State variable rate refunding bonds; revise net present value savings to maturity requirement.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-18-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Net Present Value Savings To Maturity Requirement For The Issuance Of Variable Rate Refunding Bonds By The State Shall Not Apply In The Case Of The Restructuring Of Variable Rate Bonds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1138/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1138.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1059590,"bill_number":"HB1135","title":"Bail procedures; revise.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 21-23-8, 99-5-9 And 99-5-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Bail Procedures For Municipal, County And Justice Courts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1135/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1135.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1059596,"bill_number":"HB1100","title":"Public schools; require moment of quiet reflection each day and classroom display and daily recitation of Ten Commandments.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Brief Period Of Quiet Reflection In Public School Classrooms At The Start Of Each School Day; To Amend Section 37-13-163, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Ten Commandments To Be Displayed In Each Public School Classroom; To Require Teachers To Have The Ten Commandments Recited Aloud At The Beginning Of Each School Day; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1100/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1100.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":1059604,"bill_number":"HB1080","title":"\"The Mississippi Urine Trouble Act\"; create to provide for the crime of selling urine.","description":"An Act To Create \"the Mississippi Urine Trouble Act\"; To Prohibit The Crime Of Selling, Transferring, Marketing Or Giving Away Urine For The Purpose Of Adulterating A Human Urine Sample For A Chemical Test; To Provide Penalties For Such Crime; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1080/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1080.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":1059608,"bill_number":"HB1116","title":"Medical professionals; authorize to enter into agreements with licensing agencies 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 Enter Into Agreements With The Applicable Licensing Agency Of The Medical Professional 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 73-15-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1116/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1116.xml","sponsor":"Shane Aguirre"},
{"bill_id":1059613,"bill_number":"HB1126","title":"Correctional facilities; provide certain penalties for correctional staff who introduce controlled substances into.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-198, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Prohibition Against Any Person, Except For Correctional Staff, Who Is Convicted Of The Sale, Possession Or Use Of A Controlled Substance Within A Correctional Facility From Earning Time Allowance Or Any Other Reduction Of Sentence; To Provide That Any Correctional Staff Who Is Convicted Of The Sale, Possession Or Use Of A Controlled Substance Within A Correctional Facility Shall Not Be Eligible For Any Type Reduction Of Sentence Or Early Release; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1126/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1126.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":1059618,"bill_number":"HB1115","title":"Hospice; exempt from regulation of licensing agency that requires prescribers of controlled substances for pain to have in-person visit with patients.","description":"An Act To Exempt Licensed Hospices From The Provisions Of Any Rule Or Regulation Of A Licensing Agency That Requires Prescribers Of Controlled Substances For Patients Of The Hospice With A Terminal Prognosis For Terminal Disease Pain To Have An In-person Face-to-face Visit With The Patient Before Issuing The Prescription; To Amend Section 41-29-137, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1115/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1115.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":1059623,"bill_number":"HB1094","title":"Drug policy reciprocity; authorize.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Persons With A Medical Marijuana Certification From Another State For An Existing Medical Condition From The Provisions Of Law Regulating Marijuana Possession; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1094/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1094.xml","sponsor":"Joel Bomgar"},
{"bill_id":1059629,"bill_number":"HB1088","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1088/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1088.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":1059636,"bill_number":"HB1137","title":"Insurance companies; revise notice requirements when transferring policies to an affiliated insurer.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 83-11-1, 83-11-7, 83-5-28, 71-3-77 And 83-11-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Notice Of Nonrenewal Is Not Required When A Replacement Policy Form Is Issued By The Same Insurer Or When An Insured Is Transferred To A Licensed Affiliate Of The Insurer, So Long As The Transfer Or Replacement Results In The Same Or Substantially Similar Coverage; To Provide That Documents Signed By The Insured Are Applicable To The Replacement Policy Form, The Coverage Transferred To A Licensed Affiliate Insurer, Or Both, And Remain Valid And Enforceable; To Require A Transferring Insurer To Provide Notice Of The Policy Transfer To The Mississippi Insurance Department And To The Policyholder; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1137/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1137.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":1059641,"bill_number":"HB1125","title":"Correctional facility staff; shall not be eligible for reduction of sentence if convicted of introducing controlled substances into facility.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-198, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If Correctional Staff Is Convicted Of Selling, Possessing Or Using A Controlled Substance Or Narcotic Drug Within A Correctional Facility, Then Such Staff Is Not Eligible For Probation, Parole, Suspension Of Sentence, Earned Time Allowance Or Any Other Reduction Of Sentence; To Amend Sections 47-5-138.1 And 47-5-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1125/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1125.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":1059644,"bill_number":"HB1139","title":"County jails that house state inmates; remove condition that jails be an approved county jail for housing state inmates under federal court order.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-903, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Condition That In Order For A State Offender To Serve His Or Her Sentence In A County Jail, Such Jail Must Be An Approved County Jail For Housing State Inmates Under Federal Court Order; To Amend Section 47-5-901, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1139/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1139.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":1059649,"bill_number":"HB1102","title":"JSU; authorize to sell certain real property in its possession.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration, With The Approval Of The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning, Acting On Behalf Of Jackson State University, To Sell, Transfer And Convey Certain Tax-forfeited Real Property And Any Improvements Thereon Under The Possession And Control Of The University Located Within The City Of Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1102/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1102.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":1059654,"bill_number":"HB1123","title":"Community hospitals; authorize to acquire hospitals outside service area and not be subject to antitrust laws.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-13-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Express Policy Of The State Of Mississippi Is To Promote The Operational And Economic Viability Of Community Hospitals And The Establishment Of Community Hospital Systems; To Provide That In Accordance With This State Policy Of Promoting Increased Access By Rural Residents To Community Hospital Systems, Acquisitions Of Hospitals Or Other Health Care Facilities By A Community Hospital That Are Duly Approved By The Owners And Board Of Trustees Of The Community Hospital Are Deemed To Be Pursuant To This Clearly Articulated State Policy And Shall Not Be Subject To State Or Federal Antitrust Laws; To Authorize Community Hospitals To Acquire Hospitals And Other Health Care Facilities Outside Its Service Area Upon A Finding By Its Board Of Trustees That The Acquisition And Any Related Transactions Are In The Best Interests Of The Residents Of The Area Served By The Hospital Or Health Care Facility To Be Acquired; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1123/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1123.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1059662,"bill_number":"HB1129","title":"Video gaming; authorize and regulate under the Mississippi Gaming Commission.","description":"An Act To Authorize Video Gaming In This State; To Provide That The Mississippi Gaming Commission Shall Have Regulatory Authority Over The Conduct Of Video Gaming Or Related Activities As Described In This Act; To Provide That The Commission Shall Ensure The Integrity Of The Acquisition And Operation Of Video Gaming Terminals, Redemption Terminals And Associated Equipment And Shall Have Sole Regulatory Authority Over Every Aspect Of The Conduct Of Video Gaming; To Grant The Commission Certain Powers And Duties; To Authorize The Commission To Take Certain Disciplinary Actions And To Provide For Appeals From Decisions Of The Commission; To Require The Licensing Of Video Gaming Operators And The Persons Employed By Video Gaming Operators; To Require The Licensing Of Manufactures And Suppliers Of Video Gaming Equipment; To Provide The Requirements For Licensure Under This Act; To Require Testing And Certifying Of Video Gaming Machines By The Commission; To Limit The Number Of Video Gaming Machines That May Be Placed On The Premises Of A Licensee; To Limit The Amount Of Wagers That May Be Made; To Provide Certain Civil And Criminal Penalties For Violations Of This Act; To Establish The Fees For The Various Licenses Authorized Under This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 87-1-1, 97-33-1, 97-33-7, 97-33-17 And 97-33-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1129/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1129.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":1059667,"bill_number":"SC533","title":"Mourn the loss and commend the career of Ole Miss and Mississippi Sports legend Larry Grantham.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commending The Career Of Ole Miss And Mississippi Sports Legend Larry Grantham And Extending The Condolences Of The Legislature To His Surviving Family.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC533/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0533.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1059670,"bill_number":"HB1108","title":"Office of Residential and Small Business Advocate; establish.","description":"An Act To Establish The Office Of Residential And Small Business Advocate To Represent The Interests Of Residential And Small Business Consumers In Any Matter Properly Before The Mississippi Public Service Commission; To Provide Access To Any Filings And Other Documentation Available To The Public Utilities Staff; To Provide Discretion In Determining The Interests Which Will Be Advocated In Any Particular Proceeding; To Provide For Annual Reports Of The Advocate; To Bring Forward Sections 77-2-1, 77-2-3, 77-2-5, 77-2-7, 77-2-9, 77-2-11, 77-2-13, 77-2-15, 77-2-17, 77-2-19 And 77-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1108/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1108.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":1059677,"bill_number":"HB1132","title":"Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act; revise certain provisions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-89-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Terms \"base Investment,\" \"fringes\" And \"state-certified Production\" Under The Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act; To Amend Section 57-89-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Provisions Regarding Rebates Under The Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act; To Revise The Amount Of Certain Expenses For Which Rebates May Be Made; To Provide That A Rebate May Be Assigned To A Third Party, Provided That The Third Party Is A Mississippi Entity; To Provide Time Periods Within Which The Department Of Revenue Must Issue Rebates Under The Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1132/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1132.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1059684,"bill_number":"HB1099","title":"Fish length verification program; require the Commission on Marine Resources to create.","description":"An Act To Require The Commission On Marine Resources To Develop, Implement And Regulate A Fish Length Verification Program Applicable To Certain Fish With Minimum Length Requirements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1099/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1099.xml","sponsor":"Randall Patterson"},
{"bill_id":1059689,"bill_number":"HB1128","title":"Parole eligibility for offenders convicted before July 1, 2014; remove restriction from obtaining if convicted with enhanced penalities for drug offenses.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Restriction On Parole Eligibility For Offenders Convicted With Enhanced Penalties For Committing Drug Offenses Under The Uniform Controlled Substances Law From The Time Period Ranging From 1995 To Prior To July 1, 2014; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1128/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1128.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":1059694,"bill_number":"HB1110","title":"Mineral estates; revert to surface estate owner after ten-year period of nonproduction.","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1110/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1110.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":1059699,"bill_number":"HB1104","title":"Suspensions and expulsions; require clear and convincing evidence as standard of proof for those more than 10 days.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-9-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Align The Due Process Requirements Of School Administrative Hearings For Disciplinary Matters To State And Federal Constitutional Requirements By Raising The Standard Of Proof For Student Suspensions For More Than Ten Days And Expulsions To Clear And Convincing Evidence; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1104/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1104.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":1059704,"bill_number":"HB1096","title":"Inactive boards, commissions, councils and committees; repeal certain.","description":"An Act To Abolish Certain Inactive Boards, Commissions, Councils And Committees; To Repeal Section 37-31-209, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes An Advisory Council For The Mississippi Board Of Vocational And Technical Education; To Repeal Section 39-31-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Mississippi Bicentennial Celebration Commission; To Repeal Section 27-7-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Allows Taxpayers To Designate A Portion Of Their Tax Refund From The Mississippi Department Of Revenue To Be Contributed To The Mississippi Bicentennial Celebration Fund; To Amend Sections 27-19-56.344 And 27-19-56.437, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Repeal Sections 49-19-401, 49-19-403, 49-19-405 And 49-19-408, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establish The Mississippi Institute For Forest Inventory; To Amend Sections 49-19-1, 49-19-3 And 49-19-407, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Repeal Section 51-5-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes An Advisory Committee For The Board Of Water Commissioners; To Amend Section 7-7-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Repeal Section 39-5-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Dancing Rabbit Creek Treaty Site Advisory Committee; To Amend Section 37-3-87, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Abolish The Advisory Committee For The Student Vision Screening Program; To Repeal Section 69-15-303, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Advisory Committee To The Board Of Animal Health And The Assistant Executive Officer Of The Board For Advice In All Matters Related To The Eradication Of Certain Ticks; To Amend Section 69-15-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1096/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1096.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":1059709,"bill_number":"HB1083","title":"Firearms, authorize those with enhanced carry to bring onto public property.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-37-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Any Person Who Has An Enhanced Firearms License To Carry Such Firearm On Public Property; To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Amendment; To Amend Section 45-9-171, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise \"the Mississippi Church Protection Act\"; To Bring Forward Sections 97-37-9 And 97-3-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-03-22","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1083/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1083.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":1059717,"bill_number":"HB1109","title":"MHP Facility; authorize DFA 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 Dfa And The P3 Review Board 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 P3 Review Board To Review And Consider All Proposals; To Require That Certain Procedures Are To Be Followed In The Evaluation Process; To Require Dfa And The P3 Review Board To Evaluate And Rank The Proposals And Make Recommendations Before Entering Into A Redevelopment And Construction Agreement With A Certain Private Partner, To Require Dfa And The P3 Review Board To Select One Or More Proposals And To Enter Into Negotiations With The Private Partner Of Those Proposals For The Lease And Redevelopment Of The Property; To Require That Certain Notice Be Provided To Private Partner Concerning The Rejection Or Acceptance Of Proposals; To Require That Notification Of Intent To Accept A Proposal By Dfa And The P3 Review Board Be Filed With The Secretary Of State; To Require Dfa, The P3 Review Board And The Selected Private Partner 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 Private Partner To Execute The Memorandum Of Understanding Within The Specified Time Period Constitutes A Default And Nullifies Any Rights Of The Private Partner In The Proposal; To Indemnify Certain Officials, Employees Or Members Of The Governing Body Of The Department, The P3 Review Board 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 Private Partner Before The Submission Of Their Proposals; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1109/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1109.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":1059723,"bill_number":"HB1134","title":"Title V program; revise laws regarding.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 49-17-14, 49-17-16, 49-17-30 And 49-17-32, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Air Operating Permit Program Fee Trust Fund; To Revise The Purposes Of The Advisory Council; To Revise The Title V Fee System By Providing That Funds Are Collected Through An Equitable Fee System For The Title V Program; To Provide The Commission On Environmental Quality With Certain Authority And Requirements Regarding The Setting Of Fees; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1134/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1134.xml","sponsor":"Vince Mangold"},
{"bill_id":1059728,"bill_number":"HB1118","title":"Public buildings; require availability of adult changing stations in for persons 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, 2018, 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, 2018, To Install And Maintain An Adult Changing Station By January 1, 2021; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1118/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1118.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":1059735,"bill_number":"HB1133","title":"Tourism; create the Mississippi Travel and Tourism Council.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Travel And Tourism Council; To Provide For The Membership And Duties Of The Council; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1133/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1133.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":1059740,"bill_number":"HB1086","title":"Firearms; prohibit public employers from banning employees having permit and training endorsement from carrying on employer's property.","description":"An Act To Prohibit A Public Employer From Banning 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1086/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1086.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":1059746,"bill_number":"HB1091","title":"Wrongful death claims; clarify that such can be opened outside an estate.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 11-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That A Wrongful Death Action Can Be Brought Outside Of An Estate; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1091/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1091.xml","sponsor":"Edward Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059751,"bill_number":"HB1095","title":"Employee Appeals Board; revise membership of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-9-129, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Appointees To The Employee Appeals Board; To Provide That The Hearing Officers Of The Employee Appeals Board Shall Consist Of A Pool Of Rotating Independent, Licensed Attorneys; To Provide That The State Personnel Board Shall Set The Fee For The Hearing Officers Of The Employee Appeals Board; To Remove The Provision That Authorized Members Of The Employee Appeals Board Shall Be Reimbursed For Any Actual And Necessary Expenses Incurred While Hearing An Appeal; To Amend Sections 25-9-131 And 25-9-132, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Party, As Opposed To Any Employee, Aggrieved By A Final Decision Of The Employee Appeals Board Shall Be Entitled To Judicial Review Of The Decision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Failed","last_action_date":"2018-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1095/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1095.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":1059757,"bill_number":"HB1093","title":"Field supervision fees for offenders on probation, parole and other supervision; provide a determination of indigence may be made by DOC or sentencing court.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Certain Criteria For The Department Of Corrections Or The Sentencing Court When Making A Determination Of Indigence For An Offender Who Is Unable To Pay His Or Her Field Supervision Fees; To Extend The Date Of Repeal On This Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1093/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1093.xml","sponsor":"Joel Bomgar"},
{"bill_id":1059762,"bill_number":"HB1101","title":"Real estate licensure; revise requirements for those who provide instruction for.","description":"An Act To Provide For The Licensing Of Real Estate Education Providers, Education Provider Branches And Instructors; To Provide The Courses That Real Estate Education Providers Are To Instruct On; To Provide The Fees To Be Assessed For An Education Provider License; To Provide For The Licensing Of Education Provider Instructors; To Repeal Sections 73-35-14 Through 73-35-14.5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Create Real Estate Schools; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1101/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1101.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":1059767,"bill_number":"HB1090","title":"Deeds; revise recording deadline when deadline occurs on a weekend.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-33-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Deeds And Instruments To Be Filed On The Monday Immediately After January 7, If January 7 Occurs On A Saturday Or Sunday; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1090/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1090.xml","sponsor":"Edward Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059772,"bill_number":"HB1103","title":"State Veterans Affairs Board; revise qualifications of executive director and deputy director.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 35-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Qualifications Of The Executive Director And Deputy Director Of The State Veterans Affairs Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1103/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1103.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":1059778,"bill_number":"HB1111","title":"Jasmine's Law; create to expand the rights of both parents regarding cremation.","description":"An Act To Create \"jasmine's Law\"; To Amend Section 73-11-58, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Rights Of Parents Regarding Cremation Of A Child; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1111/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1111.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":1059785,"bill_number":"HB1117","title":"Pat Harrison Waterway District; authorize additional counties to join.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 51-15-108, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Counties Outside The Pat Harrison Waterway District To Join The District By Meeting Certain Requirements; To Amend Sections 51-15-103 And 51-15-107, Which Include Provisions Relating To Requirements For Counties Who Desire To Join The Pat Harrison Waterway District, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1117/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1117.xml","sponsor":"Doug McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1059790,"bill_number":"HB1121","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1121/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1121.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":1059796,"bill_number":"HB1119","title":"Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs Act; authorize unexpended funds to be retained.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-181-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Unexpended Amounts In The Student's Esa To Be Combined With Subsequent Year Allocations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1119/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1119.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":1059800,"bill_number":"HB1122","title":"Agricultural operation activities; prohibit local governments from regulating.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 17-1-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Terms \"agricultural Operation,\" \"forestry Activity\" And \"traditional Farm Practices\" For Purposes Of Local Land Use Regulations; To Amend Section 17-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Local Land Use Regulations Related To Certain Activities Shall Be Preempted By Regulations Promulgated By The Mississippi Department Of Environmental Quality, The Mississippi Department Of Agriculture And Commerce And The Mississippi Forestry Commission; To Amend Section 17-1-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Governing Authority Of A Municipality Or County Shall Not Restrict Or Prohibit Any Agricultural Operation, Forestry Activity Or Traditional Farm Practices Being Conducted On Land; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1122/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1122.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1059804,"bill_number":"HB1124","title":"Contraband cell phones; provide that it shall be a felony to communicate with inmates on such phones under certain circumstances.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-193, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Circuit Courts To Issue An Order To Disable The Contraband Cell Phone Service From Carriers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1124/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1124.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":1059809,"bill_number":"HB1106","title":"Economic Development Districts; authorize to sell or lease real property to the state.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-5-99, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Any Economic Development District To Sell Or Lease Real Property To The State Of Mississippi If Such Property Is Owned By The District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1106/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1106.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1059815,"bill_number":"HB1112","title":"Municipalities; authorize payers to utilize credit cards when paying for public utility services, municipal court costs and other services.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-27-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Municipality To Collect Rates For Services Provided By Its Public Utilities Through Payment Made By Credit Card, And To Provide The Municipality Shall Not Charge A Processing Fee To The Rate Payer As Long As The Payment Does Not Exceed A Certain Amount; To Amend Section 21-23-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Municipal Courts May Accept Payment For Certain Fines, Fees Or Costs Imposed By The Court By Credit Card, And To Provide That The Municipality Shall Not Charge A Processing Fee To The Payer As Long As The Payment Does Not Exceed A Certain Amount; To Amend Section 21-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Municipality To Accept Payment For Any Fines Or Fees Associated With Any Permits Or Licenses Or Other Services Provided By The Municipality By Credit Card, And To Provide The Municipality Shall Not Charge A Processing Fee To The Payer As Long As The Payment Does Not Exceed A Certain Amount; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1112/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1112.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":1059820,"bill_number":"HB1120","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1120/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1120.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":1059847,"bill_number":"HB1339","title":"\"The Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs Act\"; revise provisions relating to Education Scholarship Accounts.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-181-1, 37-181-3, 37-181-5, 37-181-7, 37-181-9, 37-181-11,37-181-13, 37-181-15, 37-181-17 And 37-181-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Is The \"equal Opportunity For Students With Special Needs Act\" Providing Education Scholarship Account (esa) Funds For Eligible Students; To Revise Certain Definitions; To Clarify Parental Obligations To Qualify Eligible Students For The Program; To Clarify The Authorized Use Of Education Scholarship Funds; To Prescribe Certain Norm-referenced Tests For Participating Students; To Revise The Limitations On Eligible Student Participation In The Program; To Clarify Esa Funding Amounts For Participating Students; To Clarify Procedures For Student Application For The Program; To Revise Limits On Administrative Costs; To Clarify Report Requirements By Participating Service Providers; To Bring Forward Section 37-181-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; To Codify New Code Section 37-181-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972; To Subject The Equal Opportunity For Students With Special Needs Act To The Provisions Of The Mississippi Administrative Procedures Act; To Amend Section 37-3-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish The Office Of Educational Choice Within The State Department Of Education To Administer The Program; To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of The Compulsory School Attendance Law; To Amend Sections 37-151-5, 37-151-7 And 37-151-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Education Scholarship Account (esa) Programs As \"add-on Programs\" Funded Under The Mississippi Adequate Education Program; To Codify Section 37-151-86, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Distribution From The Maep Fund To The Special Esa Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1339/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1339.xml","sponsor":"Charles Busby"},
{"bill_id":1059849,"bill_number":"HB1281","title":"Termination of parental rights; authorize for children conceived from rape or sexual battery.","description":"An Act To Provide That A Court Shall Conduct A Preliminary Hearing When A Child Is Alleged To Have Been Conceived As A Result Of A Rape Or Sexual Battery; To Require The Hearing Upon Conviction Of The Alleged Parent Of The Child; To Require A Court To Determine Whether There Is A Reasonable Chance That A Child Could Have Been Conceived From The Rape Or Sexual Battery; To Require The Court To Send All Information Related To The Conviction And The Preliminary Hearing To The Chancery Court Of The County In Which The Conviction Occurred; To Require The Chancery Court To Determine By Clear And Convincing Evidence That A Child Was Conceived As A Result Of The Rape Or Sexual Battery For Which The Person Was Convicted; To Provide That The Court Shall Terminate The Parental Rights Of The Convicted Parent If The Child Is Proven To Have Been Conceived As A Result Of The Rape Or Sexual Battery; To Amend Sections 97-3-65, 97-3-101, 93-15-105, 93-15-107, 93-15-113, 93-15-115, 93-15-117 And 91-1-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity With The Preceding Provisions; To Bring Forward Section 11-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1281/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1281.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Scoggin"},
{"bill_id":1059850,"bill_number":"HB1234","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, 27-103-303 And 65-37-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Various Aspects Of The Budget Process, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Provide For Certain Transfers To The Capital Expense Fund During Fiscal Year 2018; To Repeal Section 22, Chapter 99, Laws Of 2017, Which Provides For The Funding Of A Certain Number Of Home- And Community-based Waiver Slots By The State Department Of Mental Health; To Amend Section 37, Chapter 102, Laws Of 2017, To Increase The Maximum Amount Of General Funds Appropriated To The State Department Of Education That Shall Be Used For The School Recognition Program; To Repeal Section 13, Chapter 64, Laws Of 2017, Which Authorizes The Commissioner Of The Department Of Corrections To Transfer Spending Authority Between And Within Budgets; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2018-03-26","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2018-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1234/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1234.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1059852,"bill_number":"HB1222","title":"Patient Protection Act of 1995; bring forward sections from.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 83-41-403 And 83-41-409, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Part Of The Patient Protection Act Of 1995, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1222/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1222.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":1059853,"bill_number":"HB1255","title":"State Lottery and Mississippi HOPE Scholarship; establish.","description":"An Act To Require The Mississippi Gaming Commission To Establish A State Lottery To Be Administered By The Mississippi Gaming Commission; To Provide That Proceeds Shall Annually Be Deposited Into A Special Fund For The Hope Scholarship; 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 Establish The \"mississippi Hope Scholarship Act Of 2018,\" For The Purpose Of Creating A Scholarship And Mentoring Program Focused On Increasing The Number Of Students That Attend College In The State Of Mississippi; To Provide Students With A Last-dollar Scholarship To Cover The Cost Of Tuition And Mandatory Fees Not Covered By Pell Grant Or Any Other State Scholarship Or State Student Assistance Funds; To Provide For The Use Of A Mississippi Hope Scholarship At Any Public Or Private Postsecondary Institution In The State Or Other Eligible Institution Offering An Associate's Degree Program; To Provide That The Mississippi Hope Scholarship Shall Be Administered By The Mississippi Community College Board; To Provide For The Funding And Creation Of The Mississippi Hope Scholarship; To Prescribe The Criteria To Be Used In Determining The Amount Of Assistance Eligible Students May Receive Under The Mississippi Hope Scholarship In Any Given Academic Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1255/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1255.xml","sponsor":"Shane Barnett"},
{"bill_id":1059856,"bill_number":"HB1166","title":"Sales tax; divert a portion of revenue to certain 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":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1166/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1166.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":1059859,"bill_number":"HB1229","title":"Medicaid; authorize Legislature to hire a consultant to review the Medicaid program.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Chairmen Of The House And Senate Medicaid Committees On Behalf Of The Legislature To Enter Into A Competitively Bid Contract To Hire A Third-party Consultant To Review The Mississippi Medicaid Program To Improve Efficiency And Eliminate Waste; To Specify The Areas Of The Medicaid Program That Are To Be Examined In The Review; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1229/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1229.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":1059860,"bill_number":"HB1151","title":"Child support; revise certain provisions regarding withholding and payment of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-11-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Overdue Child Support Remains Payable To The Custodial Parent Or Guardian After The Emancipation Of A Child Unless The Court Affirmatively Determines Otherwise; To Amend Section 93-11-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Amount Of Child Support Arrearages Withheld From Lump Sum Payments By An Employer To The Obligor May Not Exceed The Amount That The Employer Would Have Withheld If The Lump Sum Had Been Paid As The Employee's Usual Earnings; To Amend Section 93-11-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Employer Of An Obligor For Child Support Is Entitled To The Fee For Each Pay Period From Which Income Is Withheld And That The Fee Shall Be Withheld From The Income Of The Obligor In Addition To The Support Payments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1151/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1151.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1059864,"bill_number":"HB1165","title":"Physician Protection Act of 2018; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The \"physician Protection Act Of 2018\"; To Create The Positions Of Hearing Officers For The State Board Of Medical Licensure; To State The Policy Concerning The Duties Of The Hearing Officers; To Provide That Hearing Officers Will Review Cases From The Last Three Years To Correct Actions Of The Board; To Require All Members Of The Board To Annually Obtain Six Hours Of Training In Judicial And Disciplinary Process; To Amend Sections 73-25-27, 73-25-28, 73-25-29, 73-25-30 And 73-25-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Attorney General's Office Will Appoint Three Impartial Hearing Officers To Conduct Disciplinary Hearings In Lieu Of The Board; To Authorize Medical Licensees To Have Their Disciplinary Matters Heard By A Hearing Officer Rather Than The Board; To Provide That Licensees May Accept Responsibility For The Allegations While Retaining The Right To A Hearing And Appeal; To Increase The Standard Of Proof To Clear And Convincing Evidence In Order To Find A Licensee Guilty Of An Offense; To Provide That The Executive Director Of The Board Will Affirm Or Reject The Hearing Officer's Determination; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1165/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1165.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":1059865,"bill_number":"HB1253","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1253/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1253.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1059867,"bill_number":"HB1293","title":"Power of Attorney; revise in delegation for care and custody of a child.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-31-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Requirement For Facilitation Of A Power Of Attorney By A Child Welfare Agency; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1293/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1293.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":1059872,"bill_number":"HB1220","title":"Unmanned aircrafts; prohibit counties and municipalities from regulating for certain purposes.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Governing Authorities Of Counties And Municipalities From Restricting And Regulating The Use Of Unmanned Aircraft Systems; To Provide Certain Definitions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1220/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1220.xml","sponsor":"Brad Touchstone"},
{"bill_id":1059873,"bill_number":"HB1283","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1283/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1283.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":1059875,"bill_number":"HB1226","title":"Free Speech in Medicine Model Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Adopt The Free Speech In Medicine Model Act; To Provide Definitions For The Act; To Authorize, And Prohibit The Prosecution Of, The Truthful Promotion Of Off-label Uses Of Pharmaceutical Products; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1226/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1226.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":1059877,"bill_number":"HB1172","title":"Case plans for parole eligible inmates; provide Department of Corrections more lead-way in the implementation of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-3.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Requirement Of The Department Of Corrections To Develop A Case Plan For All Parole Eligible Inmates Shall Only Be Applicable To Those Convicted After July 1, 2014; To Remove Certain Time Frames Concerning The Department In The Development Of Such Case Plans; To Provide That The Department Shall, By Rules And Regulations, Establish A Method Determining An Inmate's Compliance With His Or Her Case Plan; To Remove The Requirement That A Caseworker Meet With An Inmate Every Eight Weeks From The Date The Inmate Receives His Or Her Case Plan; To Remove The Requirement That Every Four Months The Department Electronically Submit A Progress Report On Each Parole-eligible Inmate's Case Plan To The Parole Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1172/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1172.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":1059880,"bill_number":"HB1176","title":"Commercial property; regulate use of nonpublic areas.","description":"An Act To Prohibit A Person From Knowingly Gaining Access To A Nonpublic Area Of Commercial Property And Engaging In Certain Prohibited Conduct; To Provide Definitions; To Describe The Prohibited Conduct; To Provided That Any Person Who Assists In Violating This Act Shall Be Held Jointly Liable For All Damages; To Authorize A Court To Award Appropriate Remedies To A Prevailing Party; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1176/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1176.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":1059883,"bill_number":"HB1272","title":"Mississippi Critical Needs School District Tax Credit Act of 2018; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Mississippi Critical Needs School District Tax Credit Act Of 2018; 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 2017-2018 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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1272/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1272.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1059884,"bill_number":"HB1146","title":"Technical and vocation curriculum; require SDE to develop as alternative to college preparatory curriculum.","description":"An Act To Require The State Department Of Education To Develop An Alternative Technical And Vocational Track Curriculum For Students Not Intending To Pursue A Baccalaureate Degree; To Require The Technical And Vocational Courses To Be In The Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics Fields And To Focus On Teaching Course Objectives With An Emphasis On Application Of The Knowledge Gained To Fundamental Technical Skills Required For Entry Into A Technical Vocation Or Post-secondary Training Program; To Provide That Students Who Later Wish To Pursue A Baccalaureate Degree May Enroll In Remediation Courses, If Necessary, At A Community Or Junior College; To Require The Alternative Curriculum To Be Available To Ninth Grade Students Beginning In The 2019-2020 School Year; To Bring Forward Section 37-16-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prescribes A Career Track Program For Certain Students That Is Being Discontinued With The Class Of 2021, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1146/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1146.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":1059888,"bill_number":"HB1318","title":"Motor vehicle liability insurance; require minimum coverage 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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1318/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1318.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":1059889,"bill_number":"HB1277","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1277/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1277.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1059891,"bill_number":"HB1259","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 $9.00 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1259/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1259.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":1059894,"bill_number":"HB1168","title":"Water well contractor's license; remove requirement that applicant must present three affidavits to the DEQ examining committee.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 51-5-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That An Applicant Must Present Three Notarized Affidavits To The Examining Committee Of The Commission On Environmental Quality To Obtain A Water Well Contractor's License; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1168/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1168.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":1059895,"bill_number":"HB1290","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1290/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1290.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":1059899,"bill_number":"HB1321","title":"Special Prosecutor; create procedure when DA is absent or unable to perform his or her duties.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 25-31-21 And 99-3-28, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Procedure For Appointment Of An Attorney When The District Attorney Is Absent Or Unable To Perform The Duties Of His Or Her Office; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1321/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1321.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":1059901,"bill_number":"HB1313","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1313/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1313.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":1059903,"bill_number":"HB1194","title":"Drug policies; clarify regulations of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Penalties Regarding Drug Policies; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1194/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1194.xml","sponsor":"Joel Bomgar"},
{"bill_id":1059906,"bill_number":"HB1207","title":"Imposition of special 1 cent sales tax on gross proceeds of sales or gross income for businesses in municipality with pop. of 150,000; remove repealer on.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-241, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Repealer On The Provision Of Law That Imposes A One-cent Special Sales Tax On The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Or Gross Income On Businesses In Any Municipality With A Population Of 150,000 Or More; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1207/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1207.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":1059907,"bill_number":"HB1233","title":"The Opioid and Heroin Study Review Committee; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Opioid Crisis Commission\" To Review Recommendations By The Governor, Health Care Providers And Appropriate Regulatory Agencies Relative To Opioid Issues And To Develop A Comprehensive Consensus Approach With Legislative And/or Regulatory Recommendations; To Provide That The Commission Shall Convene Beginning May 1, 2018, To Conduct Hearings And Develop Its Initial Report And Shall Update Its Recommendations On An Annual Basis; To Prescribe The Composition Of The Commission; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1233/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1233.xml","sponsor":"Shane Aguirre"},
{"bill_id":1059913,"bill_number":"HB1275","title":"Advanced practice registered nurses; revise certain provisions relating to and delete requirement to practice in collaborative relationship.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-15-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Advanced Practice Registered Nurses In The Statement Of Purpose Of The Mississippi Nursing Practice Law; To Amend Section 73-15-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Certain Definitions And Revise Certain Definitions In The Nursing Practice Law Regarding Advanced Nursing Practice; To Amend Section 73-15-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Provisions Relating To The Practice Of Advanced Nursing Practice Nurses And To Delete The Requirement That Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Practice In A Collaborative/consultative Relationship With A Licensed Physician; To Amend Section 73-15-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Advanced Practice Registered Nurses In The Provisions Relating To Grounds For Disciplinary Actions Against Nurses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1275/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1275.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1059915,"bill_number":"HB1199","title":"USM property; authorize DFA to sell or lease certain parcel in Lamar County.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration, Acting On Behalf Of The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning, To Sell And Convey Or Lease A Parcel Of Certain State-owned Real Property And Any Improvements Thereon Under The Possession And Control Of The University Of Southern Mississippi, Located In Lamar County, Mississippi; To Stipulate The Conditions Under Which The Property May Be Sold Or Leased To Promote The Highest And Best Use For The University Of Southern Mississippi And The State; To Provide That The State Shall Retain All Mineral Rights To The Real Property Sold Or Leased Under This Act; To Authorize Department Of Finance And Administration To Correct Any Discrepancies In Property Descriptions; To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration To Recover Its Costs Associated With The Transaction From The Proceeds Of The Sale Or Lease Of The Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1199/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1199.xml","sponsor":"Missy Warren McGee"},
{"bill_id":1059918,"bill_number":"HB1155","title":"Medicaid; establish provider-sponsored health as a pilot managed care program.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The Division Of Medicaid To Establish A Five-year Pilot Program To Evaluate A Provider-sponsored Health Plan As A Participant In The Managed Care Program Operated By The Division; To Provide That In Order To Qualify For Selection In The Pilot Program, A Provider-sponsored Health Plan Must Be Established And Duly Licensed By The Department Of Insurance On The Effective Date Of This Act; To Require That The Provider-sponsored Health Plan Selected For The Pilot Program Be Operational On January 1, 2019; To State That The Purpose Of The Pilot Program Is To Compare The Performance Of The Provider-sponsored Health Plan To Other Plans In The Certain Areas; To Require The Division To Make Annual Reports To Certain Legislative Committees Detailing Comparative Results In Those Areas; To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On This Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1155/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1155.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":1059920,"bill_number":"HB1144","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for Gaming Counties State-Assisted Infrastructure Fund.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of $100,000,000.00 Of State Revenue Bonds To Provide Funds For The Gaming Counties State-assisted Infrastructure Fund; To Amend Section 1 Of Chapter 479, Laws Of 2015, To Provide That The Bond Sinking Fund Created From Transportation Bonds In 2015 Shall Also Be Used For The Bonds Issued Under This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1144/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1144.xml","sponsor":"Philip Gunn"},
{"bill_id":1059922,"bill_number":"HB1301","title":"Equal pay certificate; require certain businesses to have before contracting above $100,000.00 with state agency or department.","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1301/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1301.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":1059923,"bill_number":"HB1268","title":"Education Scholarship Accounts; fund as add-on program cost under MAEP.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-181-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Special Esa Fund In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Funding Education Scholarship Accounts; To Provide That Payments To The Special Esa Fund Shall Be Considered Add-on Program Costs Under The Mississippi Adequate Education Program; To Require The State Department Of Education To Calculate The Annual Cost Of New Education Scholarship Accounts And To Require The Department To Include The Cost In Its Annual Maep Budget Request; To Amend Section 37-181-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Students Who Participate In The Esa Program Are Parental Placements Under Idea; To Amend Section 37-151-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Education Scholarship Accounts Program Under The Definition Of The Term \"add-on Program Costs\"; To Amend Section 37-151-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Payments To The Special Esa Fund In The Calculations Of The Total Maep Cost; To Amend Sections 37-151-101 And 37-151-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The Payment Of Funds To The Special Esa Fund; To Bring Forward Sections 37-181-1 Through 37-181-5 And 37-181-11 Through 37-181-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Remaining Sections Of The Equal Opportunity For Students With Special Needs Act, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1268/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1268.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":1059925,"bill_number":"HB1257","title":"Evelyn Gandy Fair Pay Act; create to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex.","description":"An Act To Create The Evelyn Gandy Fair Pay Act To Prohibit Discrimination By Industries Engaged In Commerce Or In The Production Of Goods For Commerce Against Any Employee On The Basis Of Sex By Paying A Salary Or Wage To Such Employee At A Rate Less Than The Rate Paid To Its Employees Of The Opposite Sex For Equal Work On Jobs That Require Equal Skill, Effort And Responsibility To Perform; To Provide When An Unlawful Employment Practice Occurs; To Provide The Remedies For An Employer When An Unlawful Employment Practice Occurs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1257/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1257.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":1059928,"bill_number":"HB1309","title":"Hotels; require installation of carbon monoxide alarms in.","description":"An Act To Create A New Section To Be Codified As Section 45-11-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All Hotels Containing Fossil Fuel Burning Appliances To Be Equipped With Carbon Monoxide Alarms; To Define Certain Terms; To Establish Requirements For The Installation Of Carbon Monoxide Alarms In Hotels; To Require Existing Hotels To Install Carbon Monoxide Alarms Before July 1, 2019; To Amend Section 45-11-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish Penalties For Hotels Failing To Comply With The Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1309/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1309.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":1059933,"bill_number":"HR6","title":"Tri-County Workforce Alliance; commend upon being named 2017 Nonprofit of the Year Award recipient.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Tri-county Workforce Alliance Upon Being Named Recipient Of The 2017 Nonprofit Of The Year Award By The Community Foundation Of Northwest Mississippi.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"Immediate Release","last_action_date":"2018-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR6/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0006.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":1059934,"bill_number":"HB1328","title":"Mississippi Youthbuild Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Youthbuild Act\"; To Require The Division Of Family And Children's Services Of The Department Of Human Services To Administer The Act; To Provide That Certain Disadvantaged Youth Will Be Provided With Opportunities Through Youthbuild Programs For Employment, Education, Leadership Development, Entrepreneurial Skills Development And Training In The Construction Or Rehabilitation Of Housing For Special Needs Populations, Very Low-income Households Or Low-income Households; To Prescribe Requirements For Youthbuild Programs; To Describe Activities And Entities Eligible For A Youthbuild Program Grant; To Prescribe Requirements For Youthbuild Program Grant Applications; To Amend Section 43-1-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Bring Forward Section 43-26-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1328/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1328.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1059937,"bill_number":"HB1336","title":"Alcoholic beverages; authorize certain distillers to sell their product for off-premises and on-premises consumption.","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 Authorize The Issuance Of A Distiller's On-premises Retailers Permit; To Provide That A Distiller's On-premises Retailer's Permit Shall Authorize The Holder Thereof Who Is Also The Holder Of A Manufacturer's Permit, Class 1, Distiller's And/or Rectifier's Permit, To Sell At Retail Alcoholic Beverages Produced At Its Distillery For Consumption On The Premises Of The Distillery; 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 67-1-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; 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 Distiller's On-premises Retailer's Permits; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1336/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1336.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":1059939,"bill_number":"HB1241","title":"Employment laws; revise those that may be adopted by a local governmental body.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Regulation Of The Employment Relationship Between A Nonpublic Employer And Its Employees Is A Matter Of State Concern And Outside The Express Or Implied Authority Of Local Governmental Bodies To Regulate, Absent Express Delegation Of That Authority To The Local Governmental Body; To Bring Forward Section 17-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides That No County, Board Of Supervisors Of A County, Municipality Or Governing Authority Of A Municipality May Establish A Mandatory, Minimum Living Wage Rate And Minimum Number Of Vacation Or Sick Days, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1241/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1241.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":1059941,"bill_number":"HB1206","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":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1206/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1206.xml","sponsor":"Casey Eure"},
{"bill_id":1059943,"bill_number":"HB1303","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 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1303/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1303.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":1059947,"bill_number":"HB1284","title":"IHL Board; revise composition to require appointment of alumni from each state-supported institution of higher learning.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-101-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Appointment Of Alumni Representatives Each State-supported Institution Of Higher Learning To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning On A Permanent Basis Consistent With The Required Method And Terms Of Appointments Of Members By The Governor With The Advice And Consent Of The Senate; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1284/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1284.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":1059949,"bill_number":"SC534","title":"Mourn the death of first African-American to run for public office in Jefferson Davis County, Mr. Wardell Gray.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Mourning The Passing Of Decorated World War Ii Veteran, Respected Civil Rights Activist And Prentiss, Mississippi, Civic Leader And Businessman Wardell Gray, And Extending The Condolences Of The Legislature To His Surviving Family.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC534/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0534.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1059951,"bill_number":"HB1325","title":"Governing authorities; authorize to charge fee for electronic bid submission or participation in a reverse auction.","description":"An Act To Authorize Governing Authorities To Charge A Fee, Or Require A Fee To Be Paid To A Third-party Service Provider, For An Electronic Bid Submission Or Participation In A Reverse Auction; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1325/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1325.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":1059954,"bill_number":"HB1184","title":"Agency Accountability Review Act of 2018; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"agency Accountability Review Act Of 2018\"; 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":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1184/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1184.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":1059958,"bill_number":"HB1178","title":"Northeast Mississippi Natural Gas District; authorize to expand its gas distribution services into certain portions of Lee and Monroe Counties.","description":"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, 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1178/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1178.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":1059960,"bill_number":"HB1161","title":"Railroad grade crossing safety; revise laws regarding motor vehicles and other equipment.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 63-3-1007 And 63-3-1013, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Other On-track Equipment In Addition To Trains In Laws Regarding Motor Vehicles And Railroad Grade Crossing Safety; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1161/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1161.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":1059963,"bill_number":"HB1317","title":"Student records; require school districts to store permanent and cumulative records in digital format.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-15-1, 37-15-2 And 37-15-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require School Districts To Store The Permanent And Cumulative Records Of Students In A Digital Format Compatible With The Mississippi Student Information System (msis) That Does Not Violate The Provisions Of The Family Educational Rights And Privacy Act Of 1974; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1317/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1317.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":1059965,"bill_number":"HB1292","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, And Voluntary; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1292/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1292.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":1059967,"bill_number":"HB1210","title":"Administrative Procedures Act; require agencies to repeal certain rules when adopting new rules under.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-43-3.114, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Administrative Procedures Act To Provide That An Agency Must Repeal Two Rules Adopted Under The Act For Every New Rule That The Agency Adopts; To Amend Section 25-43-3.103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1210/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1210.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":1059970,"bill_number":"HB1239","title":"Appeals to circuit court from county or municipal judgments; revise process regarding.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 11-51-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Process For Appeals To The Circuit Court From A Judgment Or Decision Of The Board Of Supervisors Or The Governing Authority Of A Municipality; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1239/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1239.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":1059976,"bill_number":"HB1167","title":"Song; designate \"Mississippi Beautiful\" as a song for Mississippi, which may be sung by all Mississippians.","description":"An Act To Designate \"mississippi Beautiful\" As A Song For Mississippi, Which May Be Sung By All Mississippians; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1167/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1167.xml","sponsor":"Debra Gibbs"},
{"bill_id":1059978,"bill_number":"HB1173","title":"Dental Therapist Licensure Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Dental Therapist Licensure Act; To Provide The Definitions For The Act; To Provide That A Licensed Dental Therapist Is Limited To Primarily Practicing In Settings That Service Low-income, Uninsured And Underserved Patients Or In A Dental Health Professional Shortage Area; To Provide That A Dental Therapist Must Enter Into A Written Collaborative Management Agreement With A Mississippi-licensed Dentist In Order To Be Licensed Under The Dental Therapist Licensure Act; To Provide The Scope Of Practice For Licensed Dental Therapists; To Bring Forward Sections 73-9-13, 73-9-41, 73-9-57, 73-9-59 And 73-9-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Licensing Requirements For Dentists In The State Of Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1173/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1173.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":1059979,"bill_number":"HB1291","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1291/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1291.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":1059982,"bill_number":"HB1327","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1327/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1327.xml","sponsor":"Edward Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1059984,"bill_number":"HC27","title":"Pearl High School Football Team; commend upon winning MHSAA Class 6A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Pearl High School Pirates Football Team And Head Coach John Perry For Winning The School's First Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 6a State Football Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC27/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0027.xml","sponsor":"Ray Rogers"},
{"bill_id":1059988,"bill_number":"HB1261","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; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1261/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1261.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":1059992,"bill_number":"HB1266","title":"Critical Needs Teacher Forgivable Loan Program; applicants may come from any school district in the state with a repayment option.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-106-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Continuation Of The Critical Needs Teacher Forgivable Loan Program As A Four-year Repayment Program And To Allow Applicants To Reside Or Be Employed In Any Geographical Area Of The State Under A Seven-year Repayment Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1266/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1266.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":1059993,"bill_number":"HB1143","title":"Felony extortion; provide when inmates have committed.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-82, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide When An Inmate Has Committed Felony Extortion; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1143/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1143.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":1059997,"bill_number":"HB1288","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1288/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1288.xml","sponsor":"Patricia Willis"},
{"bill_id":1060000,"bill_number":"HB1215","title":"Ad valorem tax; revise certain provisions relating to assessment of public service corporations.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 27-35-301, 27-35-303, 27-35-305, 27-35-307, 27-35-309, 27-35-310, 27-35-311, 27-35-313, 27-35-321, 27-35-325, 27-35-327 And 27-35-337, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Date By Which Railroads And Other Public Service Corporations Must File With The Department Of Revenue For Ad Valorem Tax Assessment Purposes Schedules Of Property Owned By Such Corporations; To Revise The Time For Which The Department Of Revenue May Grant An Extension For The Filing Of Such Schedules; To Revise The Length Of Time That Assessments Made By The Department Of Revenue Of Such Property Shall Remain Open For Objection; To Revise The Date By Which Railroads And Other Public Service Corporations Must File An Apportionment Of The Assessed Value Of Property Of Such Corporations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1215/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1215.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":1060002,"bill_number":"HB1269","title":"Mississippi Student-Athlete Differential Scholarship and Grant Program; establish to require universities and colleges to cover remainder of tuition for student-athletes.","description":"An Act To Establish The Mississippi Student-athlete Differential Scholarship And Grant Program; To Provide That Programs Shall Be Designed To Provide Additional Financial Assistance To Student-athletes Whose Athletic Scholarships Fail To Cover The Full Cost Of Tuition At A State Institution Of Higher Learning; To Require That The Program Be Administered By The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning In Conjunction With The Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board, Which Shall Promulgate The Rules And Regulations For The Administration Of The Program; To Stipulate That A Student-athlete Shall Be Entitled To Eight Semesters Of Institutional Scholarship Or Grant Assistance, In Addition To The Athletic Scholarship Received And That Continued Receipt Of Assistance Is Contingent Upon Good Academic Standing For Eligibility To Play According To Conference Standards; To Require Annual Evaluation For Renewal Of Institutional Assistance; To Require Each Postsecondary Institution To Make Reasonable Efforts To Inform Student-athletes Of Any Other Form Of Aid Made Available Through The National Collegiate Athletic Association (ncaa) Student Assistance Fund, Which Consists Of The Special Assistance Fund (saf) And Student-athlete Opportunity Fund (saof); To Prescribe The Requirements Necessary For Students To Receive Assistance From Saf And Saof Funding Assistance; To Stipulate The Purpose For Which The Funds Can And Cannot Be Used; To Prescribe That The Responsibility Of Administering The Student Assistance Fund Shall Rest Solely With The Conferences; To Require The Conferences To File An Annual Report With The Ncaa As To The Amount Of Funds Used In Each Category Of Aid Awarded To Student-athletes, As Reported By Each Member Institution; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1269/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1269.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":1060005,"bill_number":"HB1265","title":"Suffrage; restore to all upon meeting all terms and conditions of sentence.","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1265/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1265.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":1060007,"bill_number":"HB1193","title":"Expunction; consolidate statutes that regulate.","description":"An Act To Consolidate The Statutes Concerning Expunction; To Create A Unified Expunction Statute; To Provide For The Legal Effect Of An Order To Expunge; To Provide For Expunction Of Misdemeanor And Felony Convictions; To Specify Records That May Not Be Expunged; To Provide For Expunction Of A First Offense Dui Conviction; To Provide For Expunction Upon Completion Of Drug Court; To Provide For Expunction Of Convictions For Purchase Of Light Wine Or Beer By Minors; To Provide For Certain Nonconvictions; To Set Filing Fees According To Pre-existing Law; To Require Ncic Reports; To Require Clerks Of Court To Submit Post-expunction Records; To Amend Section 9-11-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Expunctions In The Justice Courts; To Amend Section 9-23-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Expunctions In The Drug Courts; To Amend Section 21-23-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Expunction In Municipal Courts; To Amend Section 41-29-150, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Expunction Of Certain Drug Charges; To Amend Section 45-27-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Record-keeping Requirements For The Criminal Information Center; To Amend Section 63-11-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Expunction Of Dui Records; To Amend Section 99-15-26, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Nonadjudication Provisions; To Repeal Section 99-15-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides That Any Person Who Is Arrested, Issued A Citation, Or Held For Any Misdemeanor And Not Formally Charged Or Prosecuted With An Offense Within 12 Months Of Arrest, Or Upon Dismissal Of The Charge, May Apply To The Court With Jurisdiction Over The Matter For The Charges To Be Expunged; To Repeal Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Expunction Of Certain Felony And Misdemeanor Conviction Records; To Repeal Section 99-19-72, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Filing Fees For Certain Petitions For Expunction And The Disposition Thereof; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1193/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1193.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":1060010,"bill_number":"HB1264","title":"Mississippi Terroristic Threats Law; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Terroristic Threats Law\"; To Define The Term \"terroristic Threat\"; To Provide That Making A Terroristic Threat Is A Felony Punishable By Imprisonment For Up To Ten Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1264/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1264.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":1060013,"bill_number":"HB1158","title":"Pledged or purchased goods from a pawnshop; regulate.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-67-329, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Procedure For The Confiscation Of Pledged Or Purchased Goods From A Pawnshop; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1158/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1158.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":1060014,"bill_number":"HB1335","title":"Hospital liens; authorize.","description":"An Act To Authorize Hospitals To Have Liens For All Reasonable And Necessary Charges For Hospital Care, Treatment And Maintenance Of Ill Or Injured Persons; To Provide That The Lien Shall Not Apply To Any Amount In Excess Of One-third Of The Damages Obtained Or Recovered By Such Person By Judgment; To Provide That The Hospital Lien Shall Be Subject And Subordinate To Any Attorney's Lien Whether By Contract; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1335/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1335.xml","sponsor":"Shane Aguirre"},
{"bill_id":1060017,"bill_number":"HB1162","title":"\"The John McGee Act\"; create to require public postsecondary institutions to install carbon monoxide detectors in certain facilities.","description":"An Act To Create \"the John Mcgee Act\" To Require Public Post Secondary Institutions To Install Carbon Monoxide Detectors In Each Area Within, Or Giving Access To, Bedrooms In Each Unit In Any Building Of Multifamily Occupancy, ?fraternity House, Sorority House Or Dormitory That Is Affiliated With An Educational Facility Under The Control Of Said Postsecondary Institution; To Define Certain Terms Used In The Act; To Specify How Each Carbon Monoxide Detector Shall Be Powered; To Require Postsecondary Institution To Provide An Approved Carbon Monoxide Detector Suitable To Warn Students Who Are Deaf Or Hearing-impaired Upon The Students' Request For Such Device; To Require The Installation Of Carbon Monoxide Detectors In Each Newly Constructed Fraternity House, Sorority House, Dormitory Or Certain Educational Facilities; To Authorize The Commissioner Of Insurance Or The State Fire Marshal, As The Commissioner's Designee, To Adopt Rules Pertaining To Carbon Monoxide Detectors; To Prescribe Civil Penalties For Violations; To Prohibit The Knowing Interference With A Carbon Monoxide Detector That Renders The Device Inoperable; To Exempt Certain Educational Facilities That Meet The Standards For The Installation Of Carbon Monoxide Detection And Warning Equipment Adopted By The National Fire Protection Association; To Amend Section 45-11-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1162/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1162.xml","sponsor":"Cheikh Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1060018,"bill_number":"HB1205","title":"Administrative Consolidation of Lumberton Public School District with Lamar County School District; ratify agreement between districts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-7-104.5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Ratify The Agreement Between The School Boards Of Lumberton Public School District And Lamar County School District To Administratively Consolidate The Lumberton Public School District With The Lamar County School District, To Provide For The Composition Of A New School Board For The Consolidated District, To Provide For The Transfer Of Property, Tax Assessments, Assumption Of Debt, Attendance Boundaries, Curriculum And Programs, Execution Of Employment Contracts For Certified And Noncertified Staff, Preparation Of Budget And The Establishment Of A Transition Team For The Consolidated District; To Authorize The Transfer Of Certain Students Affected By The Consolidation Upon The Closure Of Schools In The Former Lumberton Public School District; To Amend Sections 37-5-7 And 37-7-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1205/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1205.xml","sponsor":"John Corley"},
{"bill_id":1060022,"bill_number":"HB1242","title":"Medicaid; extend repealer on provisions that levy assessments on certain health care facilities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-145, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Provisions That Levy Assessments On Certain Health Care Facilities To Provide Funding For The Medicaid Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1242/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1242.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":1060024,"bill_number":"HB1322","title":"School buses; require those purchased after July 1, 2018, 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1322/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1322.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":1060025,"bill_number":"HB1235","title":"School Recognition Program; require salary supplements due to retiring teachers and staff to be paid.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-19-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Salary Supplements Payable To Teachers And Staff In A High Performance School That Receives A Financial Award Under The School Recognition Program To Be Paid To Retiring Teachers And Staff Members; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1235/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1235.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":1060029,"bill_number":"HB1224","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1224/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1224.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1060031,"bill_number":"HB1331","title":"School bus overtakings; provide that all may report.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-615, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Person May Witness The Driver Of A Vehicle Overtaking A School Bus; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1331/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1331.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":1060034,"bill_number":"HB1348","title":"Sexual assault and sexual battery; revise elements and penalties for crimes of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-95, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Elements For The Crime Of Sexual Battery; To Create New Code Section 97-3-96, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Procedure For Offering Certain Evidence During A Trial For The Crime Of Sexual Assault; To Amend Section 97-3-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Elements Of Statutory Rape; To Amend Section 97-3-97, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Definitions And Elements For The Crime Of Sexual Assault; To Provide The Penalties For Conviction Of The Crime Of Sexual Assault; To Amend Section 97-3-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Crime Of Attempted Sexual Assault; To Amend Sections 9-25-1, 13-1-401, 19-5-93, 37-3-51, 37-9-17, 37-11-29, 37-13-89, 37-28-49, 37-29-232, 37-115-41, 43-11-13, 43-47-18, 45-33-23, 45-33-25, 45-33-47, 93-15-121, 93-21-107, 93-21-115, 97-3-2, 97-3-19, 97-3-99, 97-5-40, 97-5-51, 99-1-5, 99-19-101, 99-35-115, 99-37-25, 11-13-41, 93-21-25, 99-3-7 And 99-47-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which References Sexual Battery, Sexual Assault And Crimes Of Violence, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1348/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1348.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":1060038,"bill_number":"HB1185","title":"BP oil spill settlement funds; bring forward section requiring deposit into the BCF.","description":"An Act 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 The Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2018-03-26","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2018-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1185/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1185.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":1060039,"bill_number":"HB1190","title":"Railroad company stockholders; authorize to have the same rights and powers as shareholders of corporation under MS Business Corporation Act.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 77-9-193, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Stockholders Of The Railroad Company To Have The Same Rights And Powers As Shareholders Of A Corporation Under The Mississippi Business Corporation Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1190/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1190.xml","sponsor":"Doug McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1060041,"bill_number":"HB1302","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1302/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1302.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":1060042,"bill_number":"HB1326","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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1326/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1326.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":1060047,"bill_number":"HB1279","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1279/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1279.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1060051,"bill_number":"HB1217","title":"Ad valorem taxes; provide certain exemptions for business, residential renewal and residential renovation districts in municipalities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 17-21-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Decrease The Population Threshold From 25,000 To 20,000 For Municipalities To Allow Such Municipalities To Grant Exemptions From Ad Valorem Taxation, Except Ad Valorem Taxation For School District Purposes, For A Certain Prescribed Period For Certain Structures Lying Within Designated Business Improvement Districts, Urban Renewal Districts Or Redevelopment Districts; To Amend Section 27-31-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of Any Municipality To Grant Exemptions From Ad Valorem Taxation, Except Ad Valorem Taxation For School District Purposes, For Improvements To Or Renovations That Are Made In Municipally Designated Residential Renewal Districts For A Period Of Not More Than 10 Years From The Date Of The Completion Of The Improvements To Or Renovations Of Such Districts; To Amend Section 27-31-32, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of Any Municipality To Grant Exemptions From Ad Valorem Taxation, Except Ad Valorem Taxation For School District Purposes, For Improvements To Or Renovations That Are Made In Municipally Designated Residential Renovation Districts For A Period Of Not More Than 10 Years From The Date Of The Completion Of The Improvements To Or Renovations Of Such Districts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1217/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1217.xml","sponsor":"Charles Busby"},
{"bill_id":1060052,"bill_number":"HB1175","title":"Occupational licensing boards; require to review rules and submit certain summary to Occupational Licensing Review Commission.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-43-3.114, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Each Occupational Licensing Board Subject To Supervision By The Occupational Licensing Review Commission To Review All Of Its Rules At Least Every Three Years To Determine Whether Any Rule Should Be Repealed, Amended Or A New Rule Adopted; To Require Each Such Board To Submit A Summary Of Its Determination To The Occupational Licensing Review Commission; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2018-03-26","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2018-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1175/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1175.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":1060055,"bill_number":"HB1209","title":"Extracurricular activities; require certain organizations to allow equal participation by all students in.","description":"An Act To Require Any Association Or Organization That Is Funded, Directly Or Indirectly, By Taxpayer Funds To Allow All Students To Participate In The Extracurricular Activities And Events Governed By The Entity On The Same Terms And Conditions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1209/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1209.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":1060056,"bill_number":"HB1231","title":"Parental Rights; establish fundamental right to direct upbringing.","description":"An Act To Establish The Fundamental Right Of Parents To Direct The Upbringing, Education And Care Of Their Children; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1231/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1231.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":1060062,"bill_number":"HB1188","title":"Harvest reporting program; require the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks to create for white-tailed deer and wild turkey.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-7-26, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks To Create An Electronic Harvest Reporting Program For White-tailed Deer And Wild Turkey; To Provide That The Department Shall Not Expend Funds On A Tagging Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1188/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1188.xml","sponsor":"Ken Morgan"},
{"bill_id":1060066,"bill_number":"HB1305","title":"Appraisal management companies; prohibit criminal background check as a condition of employment.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 73-34-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Registered Appraisal Management Companies From Requiring A Criminal Background Investigation As A Condition Of Employment; To Require That Registered Appraisal Management Companies Instead Accept A New License Or Renewal Issued By The Mississippi Real Estate Appraiser Licensing And Certification Board For The Purposes Of A Criminal Background Investigation; To Require That An Appraisal Management Company Be Responsible For The Cost Of An Additional Background Investigation If Completed For Its Own Purposes; To Bring Forward Sections 73-34-14, 73-34-27, 73-34-33, 73-34-35 And 73-34-109, Which Relate To Requirements And Qualifications Of Appraisal Management Companies, For The Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1305/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1305.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":1060068,"bill_number":"HB1320","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1320/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1320.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":1060070,"bill_number":"HB1300","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1300/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1300.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":1060071,"bill_number":"HB1223","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 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1223/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1223.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1060073,"bill_number":"HB1285","title":"Noah's Law; create to regulate sale of pure powdered caffeine products.","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1285/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1285.xml","sponsor":"Jay Hughes"},
{"bill_id":1060080,"bill_number":"HB1343","title":"Platoon; define and exempt certain operators in from traveling distance requirements.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"platoon\" For The Purposes Of Certain Motor Vehicle Laws; To Amend Section 63-3-619, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Certain Vehicle Operators In A Platoon From Provisions Of Law Requiring Certain Distances To Be Maintained Between Traveling Vehicles; To Require Plans For The Operation Of A Platoon To Be Filed With The Department Of Transportation; To Provide That The Plans Are Accepted Or Rejected By The Department Of Transportation And Department Of Public Safety Within 30 Days Of Filing; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1343/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1343.xml","sponsor":"Charles Busby"},
{"bill_id":1060081,"bill_number":"HB1344","title":"Alcoholic beverages; authorize DOR to promulgate rules allowing certain permit holders to purchase from manufacturers and distributors.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department Of Revenue To Promulgate Rules And Regulations Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law To Authorize Holders Of On-premises Retailer's Permits And Holders Of Package Retailer's Permits To Purchase Alcoholic Beverages From Manufacturers And Distributors Of Alcoholic Beverages And To Have Such Purchases Shipped Directly To A Permit Holder's Permitted Location; To Bring Forward Sections 67-1-43, 67-1-45, 67-1-51, 67-1-53, 67-1-55, 67-1-57, 67-1-73 And 67-1-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Sections Of The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 27-71-5, 27-71-7, 27-71-15 And 27-71-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Levy Of Privilege Taxes On Holders Of Permits Issued Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law, Excise Taxes On Sales Of Alcohol Under Such Law And Restrictions On The Transportation Of Alcoholic Beverages Through Counties That Have Not Authorized The Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 97-31-47 And 93-31-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For Crimes Related To The Unlawful Transportation And Solicitation Of Orders Of Liquor, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1344/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1344.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":1060084,"bill_number":"HB1186","title":"Mineral interests; owner of nonproducing interest held separately from surface estate will be liable for portion of ad valorem taxes on land.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 27-31-1, 27-31-73, 27-35-51, 27-41-79, 27-41-81, 27-25-523, 27-25-721 And 27-25-307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1186/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1186.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":1060085,"bill_number":"HB1179","title":"Public Utilities Staff; limit powers to supporting PSC and PSC staff.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 77-2-1 Through 77-2-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Limit The Public Utilities Staff To Serving As A Support Staff To The Public Service Commission And Public Service Commission Staff; To Amend Section 77-3-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1179/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1179.xml","sponsor":"Gary Staples"},
{"bill_id":1060088,"bill_number":"HB1286","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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1286/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1286.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":1060093,"bill_number":"HB1270","title":"Corn; authorize Department of Agriculture to revise manner of sale to include sales by weight or volume.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-27-3, 75-27-19, 75-27-23 And 75-27-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department Of Agriculture And Commerce To Revise The Manner By Which Corn May Be Sold To Include Sales By Weight Or Volume; To Authorize The Use Of Vending Machines Which Dispense Agricultural Commodities By Weight Or For Use In The State; To Exempt Such Machines From The Requirements Of Certain Certification For Purpose Of Operating In The State; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1270/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1270.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1060095,"bill_number":"HB1249","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1249/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1249.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1060096,"bill_number":"HB1289","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1289/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1289.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":1060097,"bill_number":"HB1214","title":"Firearms; authorize nonviolent felons to possess in their homes or motor vehicles.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-37-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Any Person Convicted Of A Nonviolent Felony To Possess Firearms; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1214/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1214.xml","sponsor":"Cedric Burnett"},
{"bill_id":1060100,"bill_number":"HB1181","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1181/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1181.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":1060102,"bill_number":"HB1218","title":"Real estate appraisers; bar civil actions against.","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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1218/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1218.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":1060104,"bill_number":"HB1278","title":"Sex Education; require SDE and Department of Health to develop list of approved curricula to be used in schools and revise every five years.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-171, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Provisions Relating To Sex Education Instruction In Public Schools; To Require The State Department Of Education And The Mississippi Department Of Health To Collaborate To Develop A List Of Approved Curricula Every Five Years Which Is Evidence-based, Medically Accurate And Appropriate For Middle And High School Students Beginning July 1, 2018, Which May Be Used By Local School Districts In Adopting Policies On Abstinence-only And Abstinence-plus Education; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1278/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1278.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1060108,"bill_number":"HB1311","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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1311/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1311.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1060109,"bill_number":"HB1177","title":"Mississippi False Claims Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi False Claims Act\"; To Prohibit Any Person From Knowingly Presenting, Or Causing To Be Presented, A False Or Fraudulent Claim For Payment Or Approval To A State Agency Or Any Employee Or Agent Of A State Agency; To Require State Agencies To Diligently Investigate Suspected Violations Of The Act; To Authorize Civil Action By A Qui Tam Plaintiff; To Provide For A Monetary Award To The Qui Tam Plaintiff Out Of The Proceeds Of The Action Or Settlement, If Any; To Bar Certain Civil Actions; To Provide A Statute Of Limitations For Bringing A Civil Action Under The Act; To Prohibit Employer Interference With Employee Disclosure; To Provide That The Remedies Provided In The Act Are Not Exclusive And Shall Be In Addition To Any Other Remedies Provided By Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1177/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1177.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":1060121,"bill_number":"HB1197","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1197/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1197.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":1060123,"bill_number":"HB1171","title":"Department of Child Protection Services; make technical and substantive changes regarding powers and duties of.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 7-9-41, 7-9-43, 9-1-105, 11-46-1, 11-46-8, 37-23-77, 37-106-69, 37-115-43, 41-3-18, 41-7-173, 41-21-67, 41-67-12, 41-87-5, 43-1-12, 43-1-63, 43-14-1, 43-14-5, 43-15-3, 43-15-5, 43-15-6, 43-15-7, 43-15-11, 43-15-15, 43-15-17, 43-15-19, 43-15-21, 43-15-23, 43-15-51, 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, 43-15-201, 43-15-203, 43-15-207, 43-16-3, 43-16-21, 43-18-3, 43-18-5, 43-20-8, 43-21-105, 43-21-203, 43-21-257, 43-21-261, 43-21-301, 43-21-309, 43-21-315, 43-21-351, 43-21-353, 43-21-354, 43-21-357, 43-21-405, 43-21-603, 43-21-561, 43-21-613, 43-26-1, 43-27-101, 43-27-103, 43-27-109, 43-27-113, 43-27-115, 43-27-117, 57-39-43, 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, 93-21-311, 93-31-3, 97-3-54.1, 97-5-24, 37-5-39, 97-5-51, 97-29-49 And 43-21-251, 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":"Failed","status_date":"2018-03-26","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2018-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1171/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1171.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":1060124,"bill_number":"HB1201","title":"Trip optimizer system; exempt state boards from required use of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-3-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That State Boards Shall Be Exempted From The Requirement That Each State Agency 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; To Amend Section 25-9-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1201/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1201.xml","sponsor":"Shane Barnett"},
{"bill_id":1060128,"bill_number":"HB1346","title":"Alcohol beverages; impose fee on those placed in DOR distribution center, authorize DFA to incur debt for improvements to distribution center.","description":"An Act To Impose A Handling Fee On Each Manufacturer Or Wholesaler Of Alcoholic Beverages Whose Product Is Placed In The Department Of Revenue's Liquor Distribution Center In Madison County, Mississippi; To Provide That Revenue Derived From The Handling Fee Shall Be Placed Into A Special Fund Created In The Treasury To Be Designated As The \"2018 Department Of Revenue Liquor Distribution Center Improvements Fund\"; To Provide That Monies In The Special Fund Shall Be Used To Repay Indebtedness Incurred Under This Act And To Pay The Costs Associated With Any Construction, Expansion, Maintenance, Repair And Upgrade Of Any Structure, Equipment, Computer Hardware And Software And Personal Property Used In The Operation Of The Department Of Revenue Liquor Distribution Center; To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration, With The Concurrence Of The State Bond Commission, To Incur Debt For The Purpose Of Paying The Costs Associated With Any Construction, Expansion, Maintenance, Repair And Upgrade Of Any Structure, Equipment, Computer Hardware And Software And Personal Property Used In The Operation Of The Department Of Revenue Liquor Distribution Center; To Provide That The Indebtedness Shall Be Secured By And Paid From Monies In The 2018 Department Of Revenue Liquor Distribution Center Improvements Fund; To Amend Section 27-71-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Amend Section 27-71-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department Of Revenue To Charge A Fee To Defray Costs Incurred For Investigations Related To Applications Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; To Authorize The Commissioner Of Revenue To Establish A Production Pay Plan For The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division Distribution Center Warehouse Employees To Provide For The Efficient Operations Of The Warehouse And Related Facilities Used For The Distribution Of Alcoholic Beverages; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1346/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1346.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":1060130,"bill_number":"HB1276","title":"Municipal aldermen; allow retired PERS members holding office as to choose to receive up to 50% of their average compensation.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-11-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Members Of The Public Employees' Retirement System To Retire And Continue In The Office Of Municipal Alderman, Councilman Or Selectman, Or To Be Elected To The Office Of The Office Of Municipal Alderman, Councilman Or Selectman, And Choose To Receive Compensation For That Office Of Up To 50% Of The Retiree's Average Compensation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1276/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1276.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1060132,"bill_number":"HB1208","title":"Memorial highway; designate U.S. Highway 49 in Simpson County as \"MS World War II Veterans Memorial Highway.\"","description":"An Act To Designate U.s. Highway 49 In Simpson County, Mississippi, As The \"mississippi World War Ii Veterans Memorial Highway\"; To Designate U.s. Highway 82 Within The State Of Mississippi As The \"blues And Heritage Highway\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1208/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1208.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":1060135,"bill_number":"HB1254","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, 2018, 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1254/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1254.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1060136,"bill_number":"HB1263","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 2019 Regular Session Of The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1263/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1263.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":1060139,"bill_number":"HB1238","title":"Office of Consumer Protection; clarify exclusions of provisions regulating.","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; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1238/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1238.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":1060142,"bill_number":"HB1170","title":"Siblings visitation; authorize chancery court to grant upon petition.","description":"An Act To Authorize A Chancery Court To Grant Reasonable Visitation Rights To Sisters Or Brothers, Regardless Of The Degree Of Blood Relationship; To Bring Forward Section 93-5-24, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Types Of Custody, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1170/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1170.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":1060145,"bill_number":"HB1304","title":"Automated sales suppression devices; prohibit.","description":"An Act To Provide That It Is Unlawful To Knowingly Create, Design, Manufacture, Sell, Purchase, Lease, Install, Update, Repair, Service, Transfer, Use, Or Possess Or Otherwise Make Available Automated Sales Suppression Devices Or Other Devices Or Programs That Can Be Used To Falsify Or Manipulate Cash Registers And Other Forms Of Point-of-sale Systems And Records; To Define Certain Terms For The Purposes Of This Act; To Provide Penalties For Violations Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1304/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1304.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1060147,"bill_number":"HB1191","title":"Municipal special sales tax; extend date of repeal on law authorizing certain municipalities to impose.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-241, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of Certain Municipalities To Impose A Municipal Special Sales Tax, To Extend The Date Of Repeal On Such Section Of Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1191/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1191.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":1060149,"bill_number":"HB1216","title":"Alcoholic beverages; authorize tourism permits that allow the sale and sampling of throughout a tourism development.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Issuance Of Tourism Permits To Tourism Developments; To Provide That A Tourism Permit Authorizes The Holder To Sell Alcoholic Beverages By The Drink, To Offer Of Complementary Samples Of Alcoholic Beverage Products And Sell At Retail Alcoholic Beverage Products In Original Sealed And Unopened Packages Containing Not Less Than 50 Milliliters By Liquid Measure; To Provide That Sales Of Alcoholic Beverages And The Offering Of Complementary Samples May Occur At Any Location On The Premises Of The Tourism Development So Long As Common Ownership Of The Premises Exists; To Provide That A The Term \"tourism Development\" Means A Premises Containing Not Less Than 300 Hotel Rooms Or Suites, Retail Shops, Theater, Lounge Or Other Entertainment Venues And Not Less Than Two Restaurants; To Provide That A Tourism Development May Include, But Not Be Limited To, Amenities Such As A Spa, Golf Course, Casino, Beauty Salon, Coffee Shop, Marina, Pool, Snack Bar And Beach Area; To Amend Section 67-1-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Penalties For Noncompliance With The Requirements Of A Tourism Permit; To Amend Section 27-71-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Fee For A Tourism Permit; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1216/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1216.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1060151,"bill_number":"HB1294","title":"State song; designate \"Mississippi Song\" as official.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 3-3-63, 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1294/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1294.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":1060152,"bill_number":"HB1204","title":"Medical marijuana; authorize Alcorn State University to enter memoranda of understanding for local farmers to grow for out-of-state vendors.","description":"An Act To Authorize Alcorn State University To Establish A Program Of Cooperative Farming For The Cultivation Of Marijuana For Distribution To Out-of-state Vendors Legally Authorized To Dispense Marijuana For Medical Purposes; To Define Certain Terms; To Prescribe Certain Provisions Regarding The Cultivation Of Marijuana For Medical Purposes Which Must Be Included In A Memorandum Of Understanding Between A Local Farmer And Alcorn State University; To Create The Medical Marijuana Local Farmers Special Fund In The State Treasury For The Deposit Of Certain Moneys Collected In Connection With The Cultivation Of Marijuana; To Authorize Local Jurisdictions To Enact Ordinances Restricting Farms For The Cultivation Of Marijuana For Medical Purposes Under This Act; 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; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1204/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1204.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1060158,"bill_number":"HB1203","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; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1203/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1203.xml","sponsor":"Shane Barnett"},
{"bill_id":1060161,"bill_number":"HB1163","title":"Practice of medicine or dentistry; allow person convicted of certain crimes to practice after license reinstatement.","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 That 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, For The Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1163/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1163.xml","sponsor":"Cheikh Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1060162,"bill_number":"HB1164","title":"Counties; provide that Hurricane Katrina slabs below the base flood elevation may be deemed menaced property for purposes of cleaning property.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-5-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Counties May Adjudicate Hurricane Katrina-related Slabs Below The Base Flood Elevation In Residentially Zoned Areas As Menaced Property For Purposes Of Cleaning Such Property After Certain Notice Is Given To Property Owners; To Define The Term \"hurricane Katrina-related Slabs\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1164/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1164.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":1060164,"bill_number":"HB1314","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1314/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1314.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1060167,"bill_number":"HB1256","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1256/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1256.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":1060170,"bill_number":"HB1148","title":"Bond Counsel; require certain to be selected through competitive request for proposals process.","description":"An Act To Require The State Bond Commission, The Mississippi Development Bank And The Mississippi Business Finance Corporation To Select Bond Counsel Through A Competitive Request For Proposals Process; To Amend Section 31-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Section 31-7-401, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1148/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1148.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":1060175,"bill_number":"HB1236","title":"Waste receptacles; require businesses to have fully enclosed and not visible from street and prohibit waste from being disposed outside of.","description":"An Act To Require Businesses, Commercial Properties And For-profit Organizations To Have Waste Receptacles Fully Enclosed, Not Visible From The Street And Accessible To Waste Management Services; To Prohibit The Disposal Of Waste Outside Of Waste Receptacles; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1236/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1236.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1060176,"bill_number":"HB1246","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1246/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1246.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1060179,"bill_number":"HB1345","title":"Expungement; allow court granting a certificate of rehabilitation to also grant an.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-37-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Court That Grants A Certificate Of Rehabilitation To Also Grant An Expungement Within The Certificate Of Rehabilitation; To Bring Forward Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Regulations For Expungement, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1345/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1345.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":1060182,"bill_number":"HB1195","title":"Guaranteed asset protection waivers; provide for and regulate.","description":"An Act To Create New Chapter 52, Title 83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Framework Within Which Guaranteed Asset Protection Waivers Are Defined And May Be Offered Within The State Of Mississippi; To Provide Definitions; To Provide Requirements For Offering Gap Waivers; To Provide Requirements For Contractual Liability And Other Insurance Policies That Insure A Gap Waiver; To Provide Disclosure Requirements; To Provide For Cancellation; To Provide Certain Exemptions; To Provide Enforcement Of The Chapter; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1195/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1195.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":1060184,"bill_number":"HB1182","title":"Emergency medical technicians; change statutory references for EMT intermediate to EMT-advanced.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 41-59-35, 41-23-39 And 41-60-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Change References From Emergency Medical Technician-intermediate To Emergency Medical Technician-advanced; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1182/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1182.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":1060189,"bill_number":"HB1150","title":"Memorial highway; designate various segments of highways as.","description":"An Act To Designate A Portion Of Highway 27 In Copiah County As \"larry Grantham Memorial Highway\"; To Designate A Portion Of Highway 63 In Wayne County As \"william Cleo Pitts Memorial Highway\"; To Designate A Bridge On Adams Street In The City Of Fulton In Itawamba County As \"leland Taylor Memorial Bridge\"; To Designate An Overpass Bridge On Mississippi Highway 309 In Marshall County As \"jim Tuttle Memorial Overpass\"; To Designate United States Highway 82 In Washington County As \"delta Rhythm & Bayous Highway\"; To Designate A Certain Segment Of Mississippi Highway 15 In Newton County, Mississippi, As The \"raymond Comans Memorial Highway\"; To Designate A Certain Segment Of Mississippi Highway 15 In Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, As The \"nicky Lewis Memorial Highway\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1150/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1150.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Holland"},
{"bill_id":1060190,"bill_number":"HB1196","title":"MCHIRPA; require Commissioner of Insurance to make certain approvals if ceases operations.","description":"An Act To Require Prior Approval By Commissioner Of Insurance Before Any Remaining Monies Are Expended By The Association Upon The Cessation Of Operations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1196/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1196.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":1060192,"bill_number":"HB1258","title":"Women's Economic Security Act of 2018; create.","description":"An Act Entitled The \"women's Economic Security Act Of 2018\"; 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 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 In 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 Act; 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 Bring Forward Sections 7-7-204, 23-15-239, 37-7-307, 57-34-5, 85-3-4, 97-3-54.4 And 99-19-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1258/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1258.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":1060194,"bill_number":"HB1145","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1145/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1145.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1060197,"bill_number":"HB1282","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1282/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1282.xml","sponsor":"William Shirley"},
{"bill_id":1060201,"bill_number":"HB1332","title":"Alcoholic beverages; revise policy of state regarding prohibition of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Renounce Prohibition As The Policy Of This State In Favor Of The Legal Manufacture, Sale, Distribution, Possession And Transportation Of Alcoholic Beverages, Except In Counties That Vote To Institute Prohibition After Holding A Local Option Election On The Matter; To Bring Forward Sections 67-1-5, 67-1-7, 67-1-9, 67-1-11, 67-1-13, 67-1-14, 67-1-15, 67-1-16, 67-1-17, 67-1-37, 67-1-41, 67-1-51, 67-1-57, 67-1-65, 67-1-72, 67-1-85, 67-1-91 And 67-1-101, Which Are Certain Sections Of The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 67-3-5, 67-3-7, 67-3-9, 67-3-13 And 67-3-67, Which Are Certain Sections Regulating The Manufacture, Sale, Possession, Transportation And Distribution Of Light Wine And Beer, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 67-9-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Transportation And Possession Of Alcohol By Persons With Alcohol Processing Permits, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 27-71-15 And 27-71-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Restrictions On The Transportation Of Alcoholic Beverages Through Counties That Have Not Authorized The Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages And For The Construction Of Certain Laws Relating To Alcoholic Beverages, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 97-31-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Crimes Related To The Unlawful Transportation Of Liquor, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 57-26-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Defines Certain Terms For Purposes Of The Tourism Project Sales Tax Incentive Program; For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1332/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1332.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":1060203,"bill_number":"HB1183","title":"State Medical Examiner; expand duties related to mass fatality incident.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-61-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definitions For The Mississippi Medical Examiner Act Of 1986 To Include The Definition Of A \"mass Fatality Incident\"; To Amend Section 41-61-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The State Medical Examiner Shall Have The Sole Authority For The Recovery, Identification, Storage And Disposition Of Victims Of A Mass Fatality Incident; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1183/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1183.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":1060207,"bill_number":"HB1273","title":"Sales tax; phase out on sales of certain food.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 27-65-17 And 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Phase Out The Sales Tax On Retail Sales Of Food For Human Consumption Not Purchased With Food Stamps But Which Would Be Exempt From Sales Tax If Such Food Were Purchased With Food Stamps; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1273/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1273.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1060208,"bill_number":"HB1152","title":"Residential minimum building standards; adopt statewide.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-39-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (iecc) Is Adopted As The Statewide Minimum Code For Residential Building Construction In The State Of Mississippi; To Clarify That The Standard 90.1-2010 Of The American Society Of Heating, Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Engineers, Energy Code Standards For Building Construction, Standards For Computer-based Energy Management Systems, Standards For Systems For Cogeneration Of Heating, Cooling And Electricity, And Standards For Design To Use Passive Solar Energy Concepts Is The Statewide Minimum Building Standard For Commercial Buildings In The State Of Mississippi; To Provide For Exemptions To Both Statewide Minimum Building Standards; To Provide The Local Governing Authorities With Certain Authorization To Adopt Rules And Regulations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1152/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1152.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":1060210,"bill_number":"HB1250","title":"Lottery; require the Gaming Commission to establish a.","description":"An Act To Require The Mississippi Gaming Commission To Establish A State Lottery To Be Administered By The Mississippi Gaming 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; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1250/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1250.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":1060214,"bill_number":"HB1248","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1248/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1248.xml","sponsor":"Willie Perkins"},
{"bill_id":1060216,"bill_number":"HB1228","title":"Department of Human Services; direct to seek certain federal waivers to encourage healthy diet for SNAP recipients.","description":"An Act To Direct The Mississippi Department Of Human Services To Seek Federal Waivers Necessary To Allow The Department To Encourage A Healthy Diet For Recipients Of Snap Benefits By Limiting The Purchase Of Foods And Beverages That Are Low In Nutrients And Foods That Contribute To Diseases Such As Heart Disease And Diabetes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1228/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1228.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":1060217,"bill_number":"HB1329","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1329/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1329.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":1060219,"bill_number":"HB1324","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1324/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1324.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":1060221,"bill_number":"HB1310","title":"Prostitution and sex trafficking; increase penalties, revise definitions, and regulations regarding adults and minors.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-29-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Crime Of Procuring Prostitution By Providing That Payment Of Money Or Anything Of Value To A Person To Recruit Or Entice Another Person To Engage In Sexual Conduct Shall Be The Crime Of Procuring Prostitution; To Increase The Penalty For Such Procurement; To Provide A Penalty For A Second Or Subsequent Offense For Procuring Prostitution Of A Minor; To Increase Penalties For Promotion Of Prostitution; To Increase Penalties Against Associations Promoting Prostitution; To Amend Section 97-29-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Law Enforcement To Immediately Remove Any Minor From The Custody Of The Minor's Parent Or Guardian And Place The Child With Child Protection Services, If The Minor Commits Prostitution; To Amend Section 97-5-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Penalties For Any Person Who Entices A Child Under 14 Years Of Age Into Prostitution Or Human Trafficking; To Amend Section 97-5-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Increased Penalties And Imprisonment For A Person Who Knowingly Or Recklessly Procures, Entices, Persuades Or Permits The Prostitution Or Human Trafficking Of A Child; To Require A Penalty Of Life Imprisonment For Any Parent Or Guardian Who Procures Or Promotes The Prostitution Or Commits Human Trafficking Of His Or Her Minor Child; To Define Such Actions As \"felonious Child Abuse\"; To Provide Penalties For; To Amend Section 43-21-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Prostitution To The Definition Of \"abused Child\"; To Add Human Trafficking To The Definition Of \"sexual Abuse\"; To Amend Section 97-29-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Use Of Electronic Communication To Procure Prostitution Or Human Trafficking; To Amend Section 97-3-54.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add The Term \"sexual Activities\" To The Prohibitions Against Human Trafficking; To Increase Penalties For Human Trafficking; To Require Any Minor Who Is Trafficked To Be Immediately Removed From The Custody Of Their Parent Or Guardian; To Amend Section 97-3-54.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Driver's Licenses And Government Identification To The List Of Items That Can Not Be Taken For Purposes Of Human Trafficking; To Amend Section 97-3-54.7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Property Obtained As A Result Of Human Trafficking May Be Forfeited To Law Enforcement; To Amend Section 93-15-121, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Prostitution Of A Minor To The Grounds For Termination Of Parental Rights; To Bring Forward Sections 97-5-33, 97-5-35, 97-3-54.6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Penalties For Human Trafficking; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1310/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1310.xml","sponsor":"Philip Gunn"},
{"bill_id":1060225,"bill_number":"HB1247","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1247/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1247.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":1060226,"bill_number":"HB1319","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1319/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1319.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":1060231,"bill_number":"HB1297","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1297/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1297.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1060233,"bill_number":"HB1287","title":"Termination of parental rights; revise grounds for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-15-121, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Leaving A Child In The Care Or Custody Of A Person Who Has Committed An Existing Ground For Involuntary Termination Of Parental Rights Shall Be A Ground For Involuntary Termination Of Parental Rights; To Bring Forward Section 93-15-119, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Involuntary Termination Of Parental Rights, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1287/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1287.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":1060234,"bill_number":"HB1298","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1298/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1298.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":1060237,"bill_number":"HB1149","title":"Unemployment compensation; provide for certain increases in.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 71-5-503, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Individual's Weekly Benefit Amount For A Benefit Year Shall Be Increased Annually By A Percentage Amount Equal To The United States Inflation Rate For The Previous Calendar Year Ending On December 31 As Certified By The Executive Director Of The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1149/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1149.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":1060239,"bill_number":"HB1323","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1323/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1323.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":1060245,"bill_number":"HB1160","title":"Teacher licensure; authorize issuance to certain 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1160/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1160.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":1060246,"bill_number":"HB1251","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1251/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1251.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":1060248,"bill_number":"HB1157","title":"Tobacco products; consideration for sales by manufactures 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1157/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1157.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1060251,"bill_number":"HB1159","title":"Teachers, retired; authorize certain to be employed full time and continue receiving retirement allowance.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 25-11-126, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Persons Receiving A Retirement Allowance From The Public Employees' Retirement System Who Were Employed As Public Schoolteachers At The Time Of Their Retirement And Who Retired Within The Previous Five Years, May Be Employed As Full-time Teachers In Public School Districts That Are Located In Geographic Areas Of The State Where There Exists A Critical Shortage Of Teachers Or Districts That Have A Current Accreditation Rating Of C, D Or F, And Choose To Continue Receiving The Retirement Allowance During Their Employment As Teachers After Retirement In Addition To Receiving The Salary For The Position; To Provide That Those Persons Shall Not Be Contributing Members Of The Retirement System And Shall Not Receive Any Creditable Service For The Period During Which They Receive A Retirement Allowance During Their Employment As Teachers; To Provide That Those Persons Shall Not Receive Automatic Credit For Years Of Experience In Determining Compensation And Shall Not Be Entitled To Any Supplements, Salary Increases Or Annual Increments, Except As May Be Negotiated Between The Employing School District And The Person; To Amend Section 25-11-123, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Employers Of Persons Who Choose To Continue Receiving A Retirement Allowance During Their Employment As Teachers After Retirement Shall Pay To The Retirement System 24-3/4% Of The Total Earned Compensation Of Those Persons Instead Of The Regular Employer's Contribution Rate; To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize School Districts To Negotiate The Salary Levels Applicable To Persons Who Choose To Continue Receiving A Retirement Allowance During Their Employment As Teachers After Retirement, And To Provide That The Annual Experience Increment Provided In That Section Shall Not Be Applicable To Any Such Person Except As May Be Negotiated Between The School District And The Person; To Amend Sections 25-11-105 And 25-11-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1159/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1159.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":1060252,"bill_number":"HB1192","title":"City council and board of aldermen; shall be held personally liable for excess compensation paid to part-time law enforcement under certain circumstances.","description":"An Act To Provide That If The Governing Authorities Of A Municipality Hires A Part-time Law Enforcement Officer, Then Such Officer Shall Only Receive The Compensation Prescribed By State Law; To Require The Mayor, City Clerk And Police Chief To Provide Certain Notice To The Board Of Aldermen Or City Council, As The Case May Be, When A Part-time Officer Has Reached The Maximum Amount Of Compensation Allowed By State Law; To Provide That If A Board Of Aldermen Or City Council Votes To Pay A Part-time Law Enforcement Officer In Excess Of What State Law Requires, Then The Individual Members Of A Board Of Aldermen Or City Council Shall Be Held Personally Liable For Any Amounts Paid In Excess Of What A Part-time Law Enforcement Officer Receives; To Bring Forward Sections 21-8-21 And 21-9-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertain The Mayor-council-manager Plan Forms Of Government, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1192/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1192.xml","sponsor":"Willie Perkins"},
{"bill_id":1060259,"bill_number":"HB1312","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1312/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1312.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":1060260,"bill_number":"HB1308","title":"Power of attorney; authorize an exception for certain designations of spouses.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 89-1-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Military Deployment-contingent Power Of Attorney Prepared In Accordance With 10 Usc 1044(b) Which Designates The Spouse As The Attorney Shall Be An Exception To The General Prohibition Against Designating The Spouse As The Attorney In Fact When Authorizing The Conveyance, Mortgage, Deed Of Trust Or Other Encumbrance Upon A Homestead; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1308/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1308.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":1060264,"bill_number":"HB1141","title":"Technical violations; clarify meaning of graduated sanctions and revocation sentencing.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 47-7-38, 47-7-27, 47-7-37 And 47-7-38.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertain To Technical Violation Centers And Certain Revocation, 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 Authorize The Department Of Corrections To Expand The Revocation Period Up To 180 Days For Rule Violations By Offenders Or Noncompletion Of A Required Program; To Provide That Such Offenders May Be Transferred To The General Population By The Department For Rule Violations And Noncompletion Of Programs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1141/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1141.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":1060267,"bill_number":"HB1212","title":"Embezzlement; authorize expungement of 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1212/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1212.xml","sponsor":"Cedric Burnett"},
{"bill_id":1060268,"bill_number":"HB1340","title":"Divorce; add separation as 13th ground.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-5-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create Bona Fide Separation As An Additional Grounds For A Fault-based Divorce; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1340/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1340.xml","sponsor":"Jay Hughes"},
{"bill_id":1060272,"bill_number":"HB1243","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1243/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1243.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":1060274,"bill_number":"HB1189","title":"Driver's license; require Commissioner of Public Safety to mark current and former members of Legislature upon request.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 63-1-35 And 45-35-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commissioner Of Public Safety To Provide Identifying Markings On The Driver's License Or Identification Card Of Current And Former Members Of The Mississippi Legislature Upon Request; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1189/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1189.xml","sponsor":"Robert Huddleston"},
{"bill_id":1060278,"bill_number":"HB1262","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1262/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1262.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1060279,"bill_number":"HB1280","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1280/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1280.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1060281,"bill_number":"HB1225","title":"State flag; prohibit display of current flag at or on state buildings or property until design is changed.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Display Of The Current State Flag At Or On Any Building Or Other Property Owned Or Leased By The State Of Mississippi Until The Legislature Changes The Design Of The Official State Flag To A Design That Does Not Include The Confederate Battle Flag; To Bring Forward Section 3-3-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Design Of The Official State Flag, For The Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1225/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1225.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":1060283,"bill_number":"HB1230","title":"Telemergency medicine; authorize any physician who practices it to function in collaborative role with nurse practitioner.","description":"An Act To Authorize Any Physician Licensed In Mississippi Who Practices Or Offers Telemergency Medicine To Function In A Collaborative/consultative Relationship With A Nurse Practitioner Or Other Advanced Practice Registered Nurse; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1230/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1230.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":1060287,"bill_number":"HB1174","title":"Medicaid Rural Community Access to Health Care Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Medicaid Rural Community Access To Health Care 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 Remove End-stage Renal Disease Facilities And Ambulatory Surgical Facilities From The Requirement For A Certificate Of Need; To Amend Sections 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1174/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1174.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":1060289,"bill_number":"HB1221","title":"Insurance fraud; prohibit civil liability against a person or entity reporting information concerning.","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 Or Statutory Residual Market Plan; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1221/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1221.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":1060292,"bill_number":"HB1219","title":"Consolidation of Lumberton Public School District with Lamar County School District; ratify agreement between districts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-7-104.5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Ratify The Agreement Between The School Boards Of Lumberton Public School District And Lamar County School District To Dissolve And Merge The Lumberton Public School District And Administrative Office With The Lamar County School District, To Provide For The Composition Of A New School Board For The Consolidated District, To Provide For The Transfer Of Property, Tax Assessments, Assumption Of Debt, Attendance Boundaries, Curriculum And Programs, Execution Of Employment Contracts For Certified And Noncertified Staff, Preparation Of Budget And The Establishment Of A Transition Team For The Consolidated District; To Authorize The Transfer Of Certain Students Affected By The Consolidation Upon The Closure Of Schools In The Former Lumberton Public School District; To Amend Sections 37-5-7 And 37-7-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1219/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1219.xml","sponsor":"Brad Touchstone"},
{"bill_id":1060293,"bill_number":"HB1198","title":"Health insurance policies; require certain to provide infertility coverage.","description":"An Act To Require Health Insurance Policies That 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":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1198/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1198.xml","sponsor":"Missy Warren McGee"},
{"bill_id":1060297,"bill_number":"HB1342","title":"Technical violation centers; authorize D.O.C. to award participation credits for up to 10 days reduction of sentence for each 30 days of participation in.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-38.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department Of Corrections To Award Up To 10 Days Reduction Of Sentence For Each 30 Days Of Participation By An Offender In A Technical Violation Center; To Further Authorize The Department To Place An Offender In The General Population For The Remainder Of The Term To Be Served At A Technical Violation Center For Up To 180 Days If An Offender Fails To Follow The Rules Of A Center; To Amend Sections 47-7-27 And 47-7-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Section; To Amend Section 47-7-3.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Requirement Of The Department Of Corrections To Develop A Case Plan For All Parole Eligible Inmates Shall Only Be Applicable To Those Convicted After July 1, 2014; To Remove Certain Time Frames Concerning The Department In The Development Of Such Case Plans; To Provide That The Department Shall, By Rules And Regulations, Establish A Method Determining An Inmate's Compliance With His Or Her Case Plan; To Provide That The Department Shall Notify The Parole Board If An Inmate Is Failing To Maintain Compliance With His Or Her Case Plan; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1342/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1342.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":1060298,"bill_number":"HB1245","title":"Dismissed civil cases; authorize judge to assess costs 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1245/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1245.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":1060303,"bill_number":"HB1232","title":"Mississippi Telecommunication Conference and Training Center Fund; revise regulations for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-31-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Authority Of The Telecommunication Conference And Training Commission To Expend Certain Monies; To Bring Forward Sections 31-31-7 And 31-31-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Mississippi Telecommunication Conference And Training Center Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1232/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1232.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1060308,"bill_number":"HB1349","title":"Adult day care facilities; provide for licensure of and Medicaid reimbursement for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-11-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"adult Day Care Facility\" For Purposes Of 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 That Incorporate The Most Current Ranges And Levels Of Care Developed By The National Adult Day Services Association (nadsa); To Authorize The State Department Of Health To Implement The Rap-back Criminal History Records System For Monitoring Employees At Covered Entities; To Codify Section 43-11-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Requirements For Application For Adult Day Care Facility Licensure; To Amend Section 43-13-117.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Medicaid Reimbursement For Adult Day Care Services By A Medicaid Provider; To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Division Of Medicaid To Apply For A Waiver Amendment For Adult Day Care Facilities; To Exempt Adult Day Care Facilities From A Reimbursement Rate Deduction; To Extend The Repealer On The Section Of Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1349/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1349.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":1060309,"bill_number":"HB1274","title":"Emergency medical technicians; revise certain provisions regarding training for.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 41-59-31 And 41-59-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Military Veterans Classified As Combat Lifesavers And/or Medics Shall Not Be Required To Complete The Emergency Medical Technicians Training Program In Order To Be Certified As An Emergency Medical Technician Upon The Successful Completion Of All Other Requirements For Certification; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1274/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1274.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":1060312,"bill_number":"HB1240","title":"Alcoholic beverages; increase maximum number of package retail's permits a person may own.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Number Of Package Retailer's Permits That May Be Owned By A Person Or In Which A Person May Have A Controlling Interest From One To Three; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1240/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1240.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":1060313,"bill_number":"HB1154","title":"Study committee; create for sports gambling tax recommendations.","description":"An Act To Create A Study Committee To Recommend Best Practice Taxation Policies For The State Of Mississippi Regarding Casino Sports Gambling; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1154/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1154.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":1060314,"bill_number":"HB1271","title":"Mississippi Professional Massage Therapy Act; revise provisions related to.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 73-67-1 Through 73-67-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establish The Mississippi Professional Massage Therapy Act; To Amend Reenacted Section 73-67-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Definitions For \"mississippi State Law Examination\" And \"provisional Permit\" In Order To Eliminate The Requirement Of The Mississippi State Law Examination And To Eliminate The Issuance Of A Provisional Permit; To Amend Reenacted Section 73-67-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Authority Of The State Board Of Massage Therapy To Adopt Rules Regarding The Issuance Of A Provisional Permit; To Amend Reenacted Section 73-67-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Authority Of The State Board Of Massage Therapy To Establish The Educational, Training And Experience Requirements For Licensure By Reciprocity; To Amend Reenacted Section 73-67-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Qualifications Required For An Applicant To Receive A Massage Therapist License; To Amend Reenacted Section 73-67-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That An Applicant For A Massage Therapy License Complete The Mississippi State Law Examination; To Amend Reenacted Section 73-67-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Reciprocity Provisions To Expand Those Who May Apply For A Massage Therapist License In Mississippi; To Remove The Provisions Related To The Issuance Of A Provisional Permit; To Amend Reenacted Section 73-67-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Educational Requirements Required To Be Met By An Applicant For A Massage Therapist License; To Amend Reenacted Section 73-67-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Mississippi Professional Massage Therapy Act To July 1, 2021; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1271/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1271.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":1060318,"bill_number":"HB1338","title":"MS Business Corporation Act; revise bank merger process to be consistent with and revise provisions regarding banks in Mississippi that offer open-end credit.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 81-5-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Provisions Regarding The Bank Merger Process To Make Them Consistent With The Mississippi Business Corporation Act; To Amend Section 81-5-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Mississippi Chartered Or Domiciled Banks Offering Open-end Credit To Assess Finance Charges And Other Charges At Rates Not More Than The Rates Imposed By Out-of-state Banks On Mississippi Customers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1338/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1338.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":1060322,"bill_number":"HB1330","title":"Dental hygienists; authorize to provide services to patients under the general supervision of dentists under certain conditions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-9-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Licensed Dental Hygienists To Provide Services To Patients Under The General Supervision Of 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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1330/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1330.xml","sponsor":"Steve Massengill"},
{"bill_id":1060325,"bill_number":"HB1334","title":"Check cashing; increase the maximum fee that check cashing businesses may charge for certain checks.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-67-517, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Fee That Check Cashing Businesses May Charge For Cashing Checks; To Bring Forward Section 75-67-507, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Relating To The Limited Application Of Certain Check Cashing Provisions, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1334/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1334.xml","sponsor":"America Middleton"},
{"bill_id":1060326,"bill_number":"HB1142","title":"Unmanned aircraft system; prohibit use of near correctional facilities.","description":"An Act To Provide That It Shall Be Unlawful For A Person To Use An Unmanned Aircraft System To Conduct Surveillance Of, Gather Evidence Or Collect Information About, Or Photographically Or Electronically Record A Correctional Facility; To Define The Term \"unmanned Aircraft System\"; To Provide Certain Graduated Penalties For The Unlawful Use Of An Unmanned Aircraft System As Provided Under This Act; To Require The Department Of Transportation To Petition The Federal Aviation Administration (faa) In Order To Mark Certain Boundaries As They Relate To The Enforcement Of This Act; To Require The Department Of Corrections To Provide The Department Of Transportation A List Of All Correctional Facilities Under Certain Circumstances; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1142/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1142.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":1060329,"bill_number":"HB1333","title":"Honey and honey products; transfer authority to inspect from State Department of Health to the MS Department of Agriculture and Commerce.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Honey Producers Advisory Council; To Provide For A Review By The Advisory Council Of The Laws Regulating The Production Of Honey In Mississippi; To Provide For The Membership Of The Mississippi Honey Producers Advisory Council; To Require That The Council Report Its Findings And Recommended Amendments, If Any, To The Legislature No Later Than November 30, 2018; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1333/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1333.xml","sponsor":"Ken Morgan"},
{"bill_id":1060332,"bill_number":"HB1252","title":"State lottery; create to fund road improvements.","description":"An Act To Establish The \"mississippi Lottery For Road Improvements\"; To Create A State Lottery To Fund The Mississippi Road Improvements 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 Road Improvements Trust Fund; To Provide That, After Deducting Certain Administrative And Prize Expenses, The Net Proceeds Collected From The Sale Of Lottery Tickets In The State Shall Be Deposited Into The Mississippi Road Improvements Trust 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1252/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1252.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1060333,"bill_number":"HB1187","title":"Absentee voting; establish electronic application procedure for college students.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Secretary Of State To Establish A Secure Website To Enable Student Voters To Submit Electronic Absentee Ballot Applications; To Establish The Documents Which Must Be Submitted By The Student To Approve Such Applications; To Provide That Upon Approval, Student Absentee Voters May Be Automatically Mailed Absentee Ballots For All Elections That Occur For A Certain Period Of Time; To Amend Sections 23-15-627, 23-15-631, 23-15-715 And 23-15-721, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1187/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1187.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1060337,"bill_number":"HB1202","title":"Kaelin Kersh Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"kaelin Kersh Act\"; To Amend Section 63-7-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Any Operator Of An Emergency Vehicle Authorized To Be Marked With Blinking, Rotating Or Oscillating Lights Shall Use Blinking, Rotating Or Oscillating Lights When Operating The Emergency Vehicle At A Speed In Excess Of Thirty Miles Per Hour Over The Posted Speed Limit; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1202/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1202.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":1060338,"bill_number":"HB1153","title":"Memorial highway; designate segment of MS Hwy 24 in Wilkinson County as \"Anne Moody Memorial Highway.\"","description":"An Act To Designate A Certain Segment Of Mississippi Highway 24 In Wilkinson County, Mississippi, As The \"anne Moody Memorial Highway\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1153/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1153.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":1060342,"bill_number":"HB1299","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1299/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1299.xml","sponsor":"Charles Busby"},
{"bill_id":1060343,"bill_number":"HB1213","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1213/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1213.xml","sponsor":"Cedric Burnett"},
{"bill_id":1060346,"bill_number":"HB1169","title":"Personal property; define as tangible and intangible personal property and includes cash, deposit accounts and promissory notes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 1-3-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That \"personal Property\" Means Tangible And Intangible Personal Property; To Include Cash, Deposit Accounts And Promissory Notes In The Definition Of \"personal Property\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1169/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1169.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":1060348,"bill_number":"HB1200","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":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1200/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1200.xml","sponsor":"Missy Warren McGee"},
{"bill_id":1060350,"bill_number":"HB1337","title":"\"Caller ID Anti-Spoofing Act\"; revise certain provision and increase penalties for violations of.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 77-3-803, 77-3-805, 77-3-807 And 77-3-809, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Provisions Of The \"caller Id Anti-spoofing Act,\" To Define Certain Terms; To Provide That It Shall Be Unlawful For Any Person, In Connection With Any Telecommunications Service Or Ip-enabled Voice Service, To Cause Any Caller Identification Service To Knowingly Transmit Misleading Or Inaccurate Information Into A Telephone Caller Identification System With The Intent To Cause Harm Or Mislead The Recipient Of A Call; To Exempt Any Court Order That Specifically Authorizes The Use Of Caller Identification Manipulation From The Provisions Of This Act; To Increase The Criminal Fine For Violations To $10,000.00 For Each Occurrence Of Spoofing And Provide For The Disbursement Fines Collected To The Public Service Commission And To Special Fund Created In The State Treasury To Assist With The Rural Area Development Of Cellular And Broadband Internet Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1337/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1337.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":1060353,"bill_number":"HB1295","title":"Elected statewide and certain district officials; increase salaries of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-3-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Salary Of The Governor, Beginning January 1, 2020, To An Amount Equal To Fifty Percent Of The Salary Of The President Of The United States; To Increase The Salaries Of The Attorney General, Secretary Of State, Commissioner Of Insurance, State Treasurer, State Auditor Of Public Accounts And Commissioner Of Agriculture And Commerce, Beginning January 1, 2020, To An Amount Equal To Sixty Percent Of The Salary Of The Governor Of The State Of Mississippi; To Increase The Salaries Of The Transportation Commissioners And Public Service Commissioners, Beginning January 1, 2020, To An Amount Equal To Fifty Percent Of The Salary Of The Governor Of The State Of Mississippi; To Amend Section 5-1-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Salaries Of The Lieutenant Governor And Speaker Of The House Of Representatives, Beginning January 1, 2020, To An Amount Equal To Sixty Percent Of The Salary Of The Governor Of The State Of Mississippi; To Amend Section 5-1-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Salary Of Each Senator And Representative, Beginning January 1, 2020, To An Amount Equal To Fifteen Percent Of The Salary Of The Governor Of The State Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1295/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1295.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1060355,"bill_number":"HB1180","title":"Trip optimizer system; delete requirement on state agency travel.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-3-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Requirement In Law For Certain State Agencies To Use A Trip Optimizer System For Travel; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1180/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1180.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":1060357,"bill_number":"HB1267","title":"County boards of education; revise process of selecting members in certain county.","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 County 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 County; To Require The County Board Of Supervisors And The Local Governing Authorities Of Municipalities Wherein The Seats Of Government Is Located To Appoint The Remaining Two Members From The County At Large; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1267/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1267.xml","sponsor":"Doug McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1060359,"bill_number":"HC26","title":"Honorable Representative Tyrone Ellis; commend esteemed and laudable legislative career and public service of.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Esteemed And Laudable Legislative Career And Public Service Of The Most Honorable And Distinguished Gentleman From Oktibbeha, Former Representative Tyrone Ellis.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC26/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0026.xml","sponsor":"Sonya Williams-Barnes"},
{"bill_id":1060360,"bill_number":"HB1156","title":"Nurse Protection Act of 2018; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The \"nurse Protection Act Of 2018\"; To Amend Sections 73-15-17, 73-15-19, 73-15-29 And 73-15-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Mississippi Board Of Nursing Will Appoint Three Impartial Hearing Officers To Conduct Disciplinary Hearings In Lieu Of The Board; To Authorize Nursing Licensees To Have Their Disciplinary Matters Heard By A Hearing Officer Rather Than The Board; To Provide That Licensees May Accept Responsibility For The Allegations While Retaining The Right To A Hearing And Appeal; To Increase The Standard Of Proof To Clear And Convincing Evidence In Order To Find A Licensee Guilty Of An Offense; To Delete The Requirement For Filing A Bond When Appealing A Disciplinary Action Of The Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1156/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1156.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":1060365,"bill_number":"HB1315","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1315/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1315.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":1060367,"bill_number":"HB1237","title":"Child support obligation; suspend while person is incarcerated, with certain exceptions.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 43-19-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Child Support Obligations Shall Be Suspended By Operation Of Law For Persons Ordered To Pay Child Support Who Are Incarcerated Or Involuntarily Institutionalized For More Than 180 Days, With Certain Exceptions; To Provide That The Child Support Obligation Will Resume 60 Days After The Noncustodial Parent Is Released From Incarceration, And The Noncustodial Parent's Child Support Order And Obligation Will Become Enforceable On That Date; To Authorize The Department Of Human Services When Enforcing A Child Support Order To Administratively Adjust The Arrears Balance For An Order For Child Support That Was Suspended Because Of Incarceration Or Institutionalization Under Certain Conditions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1237/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1237.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":1060369,"bill_number":"HB1347","title":"Lottery; establish and distribute proceeds to K-12 education, state aid roads and municipalities.","description":"An Act To Require The Mississippi Gaming Commission To Establish A State Lottery To Be Administered By The Mississippi Gaming Commission; To Provide For The Distribution Of The Proceeds For K-12 Education, State Aid Roads And Municipalities; To Provide That Remaining Proceeds Shall Be Deposited Into The State General 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1347/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1347.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":1060372,"bill_number":"HB1307","title":"Window tint; require presentation of medical exemption form upon request of law enforcement.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-7-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Person That Has The Required Medical Exemption For Certain Window Tinting Provide The Medical Exemption Certificate Upon Request Of Law Enforcement; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1307/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1307.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":1060373,"bill_number":"HB1244","title":"Medicaid; extend repealers on various provisions relating to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Repealer Language On Certain Dental Care Services Being Covered Under Medicaid And To Extend The Repealer On The Comprehensive List Of The Types Of Care And Services Covered By Medicaid; To Amend Section 43-13-145, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealers On Provisions Relating To The Annual Assessment On Licensed Hospitals In Mississippi To Provide Funding For The Medicaid Program, The Administration Of The Hospital Assessment, And The Payment Of Additional Annual Medicare Upper Payment Limits And Disproportionate Share Hospital Payments To Mississippi Hospitals That Participate In The Medicaid Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1244/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1244.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":1060375,"bill_number":"HB1316","title":"Expunction; consolidate provisions that regulate.","description":"An Act To Consolidate The Statutes Concerning Expunction; To Create A Unified Expunction Statute; To Provide For The Legal Effect Of An Order To Expunge; To Provide For Expunction Of Misdemeanor And Felony Convictions; To Specify Records That May Not Be Expunged; To Provide For Expunction Of A First Offense Dui Conviction; To Provide For Expunction Upon Completion Of Drug Court; To Provide For Expunction Of Convictions For Purchase Of Light Wine Or Beer By Minors; To Provide For Certain Nonconvictions; To Set Filing Fees According To Pre-existing Law; To Require Ncic Reports; To Require Clerks Of Court To Submit Post-expunction Records; To Amend Section 9-11-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Expunctions In The Justice Courts; To Amend Section 9-23-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Expunctions In The Drug Courts; To Amend Section 21-23-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Expunction In Municipal Courts; To Amend Section 41-29-150, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Expunction Of Certain Drug Charges; To Amend Section 45-27-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Record-keeping Requirements For The Criminal Information Center; To Amend Section 63-11-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Expunction Of Dui Records; To Amend Section 99-15-26, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Nonadjudication Provisions; To Repeal Section 99-15-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides That Any Person Who Is Arrested, Issued A Citation, Or Held For Any Misdemeanor And Not Formally Charged Or Prosecuted With An Offense Within 12 Months Of Arrest, Or Upon Dismissal Of The Charge, May Apply To The Court With Jurisdiction Over The Matter For The Charges To Be Expunged; To Repeal Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Expunction Of Certain Felony And Misdemeanor Conviction Records; To Repeal Section 99-19-72, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Filing Fees For Certain Petitions For Expunction And The Disposition Thereof; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1316/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1316.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1060377,"bill_number":"HB1341","title":"Cell phones and other contraband found in correctional facilities; provide certain penalities for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-198, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Prohibition Against Any Person, Except For Correctional Staff, Who Is Convicted Of The Sale, Possession Or Use Of A Controlled Substance Within A Correctional Facility From Earning Time Allowance Or Any Other Reduction Of Sentence; To Provide That Any Correctional Staff Who Is Convicted Of The Sale, Possession Or Use Of A Controlled Substance Shall Not Be Eligible For Any Type Reduction Of Sentence Or Early Release; 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1341/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1341.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":1060378,"bill_number":"HB1227","title":"Medicaid Reform Waiver Act of 2018; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Medicaid Reform Waiver Act Of 2018; To Direct The Executive Director Of The Division Of Medicaid To Apply For A Federal Waiver That Would Allow The State To Take Certain Actions Regarding The Medicaid Program; To Require The Executive Director To Apply Each Year For Federal Waivers Or Amendments To Any Previous Waiver Application, Using As A Baseline The Guidance In This Act; To Require The Executive Director To Confirm Each Year The Submission Of The Section 1115 Waiver Requests Required Under This Act By Sending A Letter To Certain Officials; To Require The Executive Director To Adopt A Target Of Reducing Total Annual Expenditures For The Medicaid Program Through The Waiver Process; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1227/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1227.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":1060379,"bill_number":"HB1147","title":"MS Public Records Act of 1983; exempt certain information technology records from.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 25-61-11.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Certain Information Technology Records From The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983; To Amend Sections 9-5-169 And 25-61-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 25-59-19, 25-61-10 And 31-7-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Public Records, For The Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1147/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1147.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":1060380,"bill_number":"HB1211","title":"Nonprofit organizations; regulate those whose funding is fifty percent or more public monies.","description":"An Act To Regulate Nonprofit Organizations Whose Funding Consists Of Fifty Percent Or More Of Public Monies On An Annual Basis; To Require Certain Registration Of Such Organizations With The Secretary Of State; To Require Certain Audited Financial Statements And Annual Reports; To Provide For Enforcement; To Provide For Punishment Of Knowing And Willful Violations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1211/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1211.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1060381,"bill_number":"HB1296","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1296/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1296.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1060382,"bill_number":"HB1260","title":"Minimum wage; establish at $10.10 per hour.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Minimum Wage Law\"; To Establish The State Minimum Wage At $10.10 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1260/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1260.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":1060402,"bill_number":"HB1357","title":"Telepohone Solicitation Act; revise.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 77-3-727, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Complaints Allowed Under The Telephone Solicitation Act; To Amend Section 77-3-725, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Additional Relief That May Be Sought In Addition To Remedies, Duties, Prohibitions And Penalties Under The Telephone Solicitation Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1357/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1357.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Holland"},
{"bill_id":1060404,"bill_number":"HB1444","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1444/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1444.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1060405,"bill_number":"HB1428","title":"Medical records of patients; require to be provided within a certain time period.","description":"An Act To Require A Patient's Licensed Physician, Health Care Provider Or Health Care Practitioner To Provide The Medical Records Or Copies Of Medical Records Of Any Patient That Requests Such Records Within 10 Days Of The Request; To Amend Section 41-9-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1428/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1428.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":1060408,"bill_number":"HB1398","title":"The \"Sexual Assault Response for Students Act\"; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"sexual Assault Response For Students Act\"; To Define Certain Terms For The Act; To Require All Universities 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; 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 Require Such Institutions To Provide An Explanation Of The Survivor's Rights And Options; To Require Such Institutions To Provide Students With Access To Confidential Advisors; To Require All Confidential Advisors To Be Given Appropriate 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 Policy; To Make An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of The State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The Purpose Of Funding Required Training; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1398/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1398.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":1060410,"bill_number":"HB1377","title":"Commission to Redesign the Mississippi State Flag; establish to recommend new flag to be unveiled in September 2019.","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 2019 Regular Session In Order To Be Unveiled At An Appropriate Ceremony Held During The First Week Of September 2019; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1377/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1377.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1060414,"bill_number":"HB1463","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1463/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1463.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":1060416,"bill_number":"HB1399","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1399/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1399.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1060418,"bill_number":"HB1436","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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1436/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1436.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":1060421,"bill_number":"HB1446","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1446/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1446.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":1060424,"bill_number":"HB1442","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1442/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1442.xml","sponsor":"Charles Beckett"},
{"bill_id":1060426,"bill_number":"HB1396","title":"Legislative compensation; not paid during special session held because of failure to enact state budget during regular session.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 5-1-41 And 5-1-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If The Legislature Fails To Enact The State Budget For The Upcoming Fiscal Year During The Regular Session And Then Meets In An Extraordinary Session For The Purpose Of Enacting The State Budget That It Failed To Enact During The Regular Session, The Members Of The Legislature Attending That Extraordinary Session Shall Not Receive The Regular Salary, Mileage And Expense Allowance For Attending That Session; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1396/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1396.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":1060429,"bill_number":"HB1421","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1421/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1421.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":1060432,"bill_number":"HB1372","title":"State Flag; legislative caucuses propose alternative designs for, and provide statewide referendum to select new design.","description":"An Act To Create A Special Legislative Committee Composed Of The Members Of The House Management Committee And The Senate Rules Committee, For The Purpose Of Proposing New Designs Of The Official State Flag As Alternatives For The Current State Flag; To Provide That The Members Of Those Committees Shall Meet Together In Caucuses Of The Members From Each Of The Four Congressional Districts From Which They Were Selected, And Each Caucus Of Members Shall Propose A New Design Of The Official State Flag As An Alternative For The Current State Flag; To Provide That The Caucuses Shall Develop Their Alternative Flag Designs And Present Them To The Legislature Not Later Than The Beginning Of The 2019 Regular Session; To Provide For A Statewide Special Election For The Purpose Of Selecting The New Design Of The Official State Flag; To Set The Date Of The Statewide Special Election On The Same Date As The Regular General Election In November 2019; To Allow The Electorate In The Special Election To Vote For One Of Four Proposed New State Flag Designs; To Provide That The Preference Of A Majority Of The Qualified Electors Voting In The Special Election Shall Determine The New Design Of The Official State Flag; To Provide That If None Of The Propositions Receives A Majority Of The Votes Cast In The Special Election, There Shall Be A Runoff Election Three Weeks Later Between The Two Propositions Receiving The Highest Number Of Votes; To Provide That The Flag Design In The Proposition That Receives A Majority Of The Votes Cast In The Runoff Election Shall Be The New Design Of The Official State Flag; To Provide That During The 2020 Regular Legislative Session, The Legislature Shall Amend The Code Section Setting The Design Of The Official State Flag To Reflect The Description Of The New Design Of The Official State Flag; To Require That The Special Election Be Administered By Means Of Ballots Containing A Color Picture Or Drawing Of The Choice Of Designs Proposed For The Official State Flag; To Require The Secretary Of State To Provide Those Ballots To The Election Commissioners Of Each County; To Amend Sections 23-15-351 And 23-15-355, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1372/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1372.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Guice"},
{"bill_id":1060437,"bill_number":"HB1370","title":"MS Initiative for Rural Turnaround Leadership Pilot Program; create in State Department of Education.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Initiative For Rural Turnaround Leadership Pilot Program In The State Department Of Education For The Purpose Of Improving Leadership In Poorly Performing Rural School Districts; To Require The State Board Of Education To Develop Policies Governing The Implementation Of The Program; To Require Annual Appropriations In Support Of The Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1370/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1370.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":1060441,"bill_number":"HB1395","title":"Education funding; withhold from school districts and public colleges failing to properly display flags.","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 Provide That If A Public College Or University Is Not Displaying The Official State Flag, The Attorney General Will Notify The Public College Or University Of The Noncompliance, And The State Fiscal Officer Will Withhold The Payment Of All State Funds To The Public College Or University Until Such Time As It Is In Compliance With The Statutory Requirements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1395/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1395.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1060444,"bill_number":"HB1438","title":"\"The Sexual Assault Response for Student Act\"; create.","description":"An Act To Create \"the Sexual Assault Response For Students Act\"; To Define Certain Terms For The Act; To Require All Universities 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; 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 Require Such Institutions To Provide An Explanation Of The Survivor's Rights And Options; To Require Such Institutions To Provide Students With Access To Confidential Advisors; To Require All Confidential Advisors To Be Given Appropriate 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 Policy; To Make An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of The State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The Purpose Of Funding Required Training; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1438/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1438.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":1060448,"bill_number":"HB1404","title":"Bump stock device; define, prohibit the use of and provide penalties for a violation of the use of.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Use Of Bump Stock Devices; To Define Bump Stock Device; To Provide Penalties For A Violation Of The Use Of A Bump Stock Device; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1404/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1404.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":1060450,"bill_number":"HC35","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":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC35/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0035.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1060456,"bill_number":"HB1356","title":"State poem; designate \"Meet My Mississippi\" by Patricia Neely-Dorsey as.","description":"An Act To Designate \"meet My Mississippi\" As The Official Poem Of The State Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1356/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1356.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Holland"},
{"bill_id":1060458,"bill_number":"HB1465","title":"Domestic abuse court program; establish.","description":"An Act To Create New Sections 9-23-101, 9-23-103, 9-23-105, 9-23-107, 9-23-109, 9-23-111, 9-23-113 And 9-23-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Authority For A Chancery Or County Court To Establish A Domestic Abuse Court And To Provide Authority For Justice And Municipal Courts To Participate In Such A Court; To Define Certain Terms; To Provide For The Enactment Of Standards Of Operation To Govern The Operation Of Domestic Abuse Courts By The Administrative Office Of Courts; To Create The Domestic Abuse Court Special Fund; To Amend Section 99-19-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide An Assessment To Fund Domestic Abuse Courts; To Revise Certain Assessments; To Amend Sections 9-5-81 And 9-9-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1465/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1465.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1060462,"bill_number":"HB1443","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1443/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1443.xml","sponsor":"Nolan Mettetal"},
{"bill_id":1060464,"bill_number":"HB1382","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1382/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1382.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":1060468,"bill_number":"HR10","title":"Emmett Till murder; issue apology for state's role in killers' acquittals 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":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR10/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0010.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1060472,"bill_number":"HB1393","title":"Sexual assault, sexual battery and statutory rape; revise elements for.","description":"An Act To Create The Crime Of Sexual Assault; To Revise The Elements For The Crime Of Statutory Rape; To Revise The Elements For The Crime Of Sexual Battery; To Create The Crime Of Attempted Sexual Assault; To Create A Procedure For Offering Certain Evidence In A Sexual Assault Trial; To Provide Penalties For The Crimes Of Sexual Assault, Sexual Battery And Statutory Rape; To Repeal Sections 97-3-65, 97-3-69, 97-3-71, 97-3-95, 97-3-97 And 97-3-101, Which Provide The Criminal Elements And Penalties For Sexual Battery, Rape And Statutory Rape; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1393/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1393.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":1060474,"bill_number":"HB1468","title":"Tombigbee River Valley Water Management District; authorize to transfer certain property to MDA.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Tombigbee River Valley Water Management District To Transfer And Convey Certain Property To The Mississippi Development Authority For The Purposes Of Industrial Development And/or Port Projects; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1468/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1468.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":1060479,"bill_number":"HB1366","title":"Mississippi Dyslexia Forgivable Loan Program; clarify type of service committee to qualify for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-106-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Loan Forgiveness To Individuals Providing Instructional Or Clinical Service As A Licensed Dyslexia Therapist In A Public Or Eligible Nonpublic School For The Mississippi Dyslexia Forgivable Loan Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1366/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1366.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1060483,"bill_number":"HB1360","title":"Teacher shortage salary incentive; provide for areas who have critical subject area teacher shortages.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For A Salary Supplement Incentive In The Amount Of $4,000.00 For Certain School Teachers Who Teach In The Critical Subject Areas Of Mathematics, Science, Special Education And History; To Prescribe That Funds For The Supplement Shall Be Derived From Any Remaining Funds From The Teacher Educator Scholars Forgivable Loan Program; To Prescribe The Manner By Which The Salary Supplement Shall Be Awarded; To Provide That The Number Of All Salary Supplements Shall Be Contingent Upon The Amount Of Funds Remaining To Be Used For Such Purposes And Shall Be Issued On A First Come, First Serve Basis; To Amend Section 37-106-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Amend Section 37-106-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify The Critical Subject Areas For Which A Student May Receive Financial Assistance Under The Critical Needs Teacher Forgivable Loan Program; To Bring Forward Section 37-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1360/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1360.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":1060486,"bill_number":"HB1375","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 2019 Regular Session Of The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1375/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1375.xml","sponsor":"Debra Gibbs"},
{"bill_id":1060489,"bill_number":"HB1431","title":"Concealed licenses for justice court judges; authorize for reciprocity with other states.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commissioner Of Public Safety To Create A Concealed License For Justice Court Judges Which Allows Such Judges To Have Reciprocity To Carry A Concealed Weapon In Other States; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1431/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1431.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":1060491,"bill_number":"HB1452","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1452/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1452.xml","sponsor":"William Shirley"},
{"bill_id":1060495,"bill_number":"HB1351","title":"Oil; revise pooling provisions that allow for certain alternate charges by the board.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 53-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Threshold Percentage Amount By Owners Of Oil Drilling Rights In A Drilling Unit That Allows The Operator To Petition The State Oil And Gas Board To Allow It To Charge Certain Alternate Charges; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1351/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1351.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":1060499,"bill_number":"HB1435","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 Establish Appellate Procedures For Appeals Of Domestic Abuse Protection Orders, And To Specify When Such Appeals Are De Novo Or On The Record; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1435/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1435.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":1060503,"bill_number":"HB1418","title":"Agency Accountability Review Act of 2018; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"agency Accountability Review Act Of 2018\"; 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; 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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1418/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1418.xml","sponsor":"Robert Foster"},
{"bill_id":1060504,"bill_number":"HB1412","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, 2018, 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1412/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1412.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":1060506,"bill_number":"HB1369","title":"\"Mississippi Regional Early College High School Act of 2018\"; create increase high school and college completion rate and provide funding mechanism.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Regional Early College High School Act Of 2018\"; To Declare The Legislative Purposes Of Regional Early College High Schools; To Define Certain Terms And Phrases Used In The Act; To Initiate The Development Of Rules And Regulations For Regional Early College High Schools; To Create The Governing Board For Regional Early College High Schools; To Prescribe A Funding Structure For Regional Early College High Schools That Would Allow Per-pupil State And Federal Funding To Transfer To Postsecondary Institutions For The Purposes Of Supporting Regional Early College High School Students; To Prescribe Standards For The Establishment Of Regional Early College High Schools; To Allow Postsecondary Institutions To Initiate And Govern Regional Early College High Schools; To Establish Requirements Relating To The Enrollment Of Students In Regional Early College High Schools Residing In The Geographical Boundaries Of The Postsecondary Institution In Which The School Is Located And A Lottery Process For Selecting Students When Capacity Is Insufficient To Enroll All Students Desiring To Attend A Regional Early College High School; To Establish Notification Expectations; To Require Regional Early College High Schools To Demonstrate Adherence To The Statewide Accountability And Accreditation Standards; To Ensure Nondiscriminatory Practices; To Establish Eligibility Guidelines For Extracurricular Activities And Opportunities; To Ensure The Granting Of Certain Waivers That May Impede School Innovations; To Amend Sections 37-151-5, 37-151-93, 37-151-103, 37-57-107, 37-15-31 And 37-15-38, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; To Bring Forward Sections 37-16-3, 37-16-4, 37-16-5, 37-17-6 And 37-17-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1369/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1369.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":1060512,"bill_number":"HB1469","title":"Health insurance coverage for autism therapy services; remove age limitation.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-9-26, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Age Limitation On The Requirement That Health Insurance Policies Provide Coverage For Autism-related Treatment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1469/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1469.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":1060514,"bill_number":"HR8","title":"House chamber; prohibit display of state flag with Confederate Battle Flag in its design in the chamber.","description":"A Resolution To Create A New House Rule To Prohibit The Official Flag Of The State Of Mississippi That Contains The Confederate Battle Flag As Part Of Its Design From Being Displayed In The House Chamber.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR8/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0008.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":1060516,"bill_number":"HB1406","title":"Voluntary Nonopioid Directive Form; create and require certain nonopioid options for pain.","description":"An Act To Require The Department Of Health To Create A Voluntary Nonopioid Directive Form; To Provide That The Department Shall Develop Regulations Regarding The Form; To Provide Certain Immunity From Liability; To Authorize Practitioner Licensing Boards To Condition Or Suspend The License Of Or Assess A Fine Against A Practitioner Who Recklessly Or Negligently Fails To Comply With A Patient's Voluntary Nonopioid Directive Form; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1406/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1406.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":1060521,"bill_number":"HB1403","title":"Sixteenth section lands; prescribe limits on rental amount adjustments for lands classified as farm-residential.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 29-3-63 And 29-3-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Limit The Amount By Which The Rental Compensation From Sixteenth Section Land Classified As Farm-residential May Be Revised When An Existing Lease Is Extended, The Land Is Re-leased To The Same Leaseholder, Or A Lease Agreement Contains A Rent Escalation Clause; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1403/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1403.xml","sponsor":"Mark Tullos"},
{"bill_id":1060526,"bill_number":"HB1374","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1374/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1374.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":1060529,"bill_number":"HB1379","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1379/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1379.xml","sponsor":"William Shirley"},
{"bill_id":1060531,"bill_number":"HB1449","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1449/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1449.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":1060536,"bill_number":"HB1427","title":"Disinterment of dead human remains; define circumstances when cemetery owners may do, and provide them with certain immunity.","description":"An Act To Authorize Cemetery Owners To Disinter Dead Human Remains For Reinterment Or Burial Or For Transportation From The Cemetery Pursuant To Written Instructions Of The Next Of Kin At The Time Of Death, Or Pursuant To A Final Order Of The Chancery Court In The County Where The Cemetery Is Located, Or In Order To Correct An Error Made In The Original Burial Or Interment Of The Remains; To Provide Immunity From Liability For Cemetery Owners, Cemetery Operators, Funeral Directors, Funeral Establishments And Other Persons And Entities Involved In The Process Of Disinterment, Relocation Or Delivery Of Dead Human Remains Made Pursuant To This Section; To Amend Sections 41-37-25 And 41-39-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1427/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1427.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":1060540,"bill_number":"HC31","title":"Congress: urge to call a convention of the states under Article V of the United States Constitution to propose amendments limited to balancing the federal budget.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Applying To The United States Congress To Call A Convention Of The States Under The Provisions Of Article V Of The Constitution Of The United States For The Purpose Of Proposing Amendments Limited To Balancing The Federal Budget; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC31/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0031.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":1060542,"bill_number":"HB1359","title":"Income tax; exclude from gross income certain payments made by agricultural disaster programs to agricultural producers and cattle farmers and ranchers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude From Gross Income Under The State Income Tax Law Amounts Paid By An Agricultural Disaster Program As Compensation To An Agricultural Producer, Cattle Farmer Or Cattle Rancher Who Has Suffered A Loss As The Result Of A Disaster Or Emergency; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-26","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1359/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1359.xml","sponsor":"Vince Mangold"},
{"bill_id":1060545,"bill_number":"HB1368","title":"Dyslexia screenings; require local school districts to provide additional for students eligible for scholarship assistance.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-173-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That School Districts Providing Comprehensive Dyslexia Evaluations And Parents Exercising The Option To Have Subsequent Comprehensive Dyslexia Evaluations Performed May Be Entitled To Reimbursement Of Cost Of Such Evaluation Subject To The Availability Of Funds Appropriated By The Legislature For Such Purposes, In An Amount Not To Exceed $1,000.00; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1368/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1368.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1060551,"bill_number":"HB1371","title":"Law enforcement officers; authorize immunity in certain resisting arrest cases.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 11-46-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Immunity For Law Enforcement Officers When The Person Filing The Claim Against The Officer Was Convicted For Resisting Arrest And The Incident Was Clearly Recorded By The Officer; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1371/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1371.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":1060554,"bill_number":"HB1400","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 The Age Of 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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1400/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1400.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1060557,"bill_number":"HB1405","title":"Charter schools; require school districts to pay local funds due on quarterly, rather than annual, basis.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-28-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A School District In Which A Charter School Is Located To Pay The Annual Amount Of Local Funds Due To The Charter School In Four Equal Quarterly Payments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1405/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1405.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":1060560,"bill_number":"HB1376","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, 2019, 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1376/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1376.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":1060563,"bill_number":"HB1448","title":"Grounds for involuntary termination of parental rights; revise to include certain drug use within a prescribed period of time.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-15-121, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Parent Has Tested Positive For A Controlled Substance, Other Than A Cbd Solution As Provided Under Harper Grace's Law, More Than Twice Within A Six Month Period, Then Such Positive Test Results, If Established By Clear And Convincing Evidence, May Be Grounds For Termination Of Parental Rights; To Amend Section 43-21-603, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That In A Dispositional Hearing For A Child Who Has Been Adjudicated Abused Or Neglected And Placed With The Department Of Child Protection Services, Reasonable Efforts To Keep The Child Within His Or Her Home Shall Not Be Required If The Child's Parent Has Tested Positive More Than Twice For A Controlled Substance, Other Than A Cbd Solution, Within A Six Month Period; To Amend Sections 43-21-301 And 43-21-303, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Prohibition Against A Youth Court Making A Finding Of Probable Cause To Issue A Custody Order Or To Take A Child Into Custody Without A Custody Order Based Solely Upon A Positive Drug Test Of A Child's Parent For Marijuana; To Amend Section 43-15-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Foster Parent Shall Be Given Right Of First Refusal To Adopt A Child If Such Parent Has Cared For The Child While In Foster Care And The Foster Parent's Home Has Been Deemed Suitable For Adoption And The Child Is Eligible For Adoption Because His Or Her Parent Has Tested Positive For A Controlled Substance, Other Than A Cbd Solution, Within A Six Month Period; To Bring Forward Section 93-15-131, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertains To Post-judgment Proceedings In Termination Of Parental Rights; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1448/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1448.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":1060565,"bill_number":"HB1387","title":"MS Insurance Verification System; authorize use of license-plate readers by law enforcement officers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-16-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Law Enforcement Officers To Use A License-plate Reader That Utilizes The Motor Vehicle Insurance Verification System To Enforce Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Requirements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1387/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1387.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Guice"},
{"bill_id":1060572,"bill_number":"HB1437","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 Assault; 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 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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1437/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1437.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":1060574,"bill_number":"HB1383","title":"Air bow; authorize use during certain open seasons for individuals 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 Air Bow During Any Open Season On Deer, Turkey Or Small Game; To Bring Forward Sections 49-7-5, 49-7-8, 49-7-40 And 49-7-148, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Guidelines And Requirements For Hunting And Fishing In The State Of Mississippi, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1383/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1383.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":1060577,"bill_number":"HB1455","title":"Enhanced carry permit; authorize DPS to create a distinctive permit for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-37-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Distinctive Permits For Concealed Pistol Permit Holders Who Have Completed The Required Training For Enhanced Carry; To Bring Forward Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1455/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1455.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1060581,"bill_number":"HR11","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":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR11/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0011.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1060585,"bill_number":"HB1394","title":"Income tax; authorize a credit for homeschooling expenses.","description":"An Act To Authorize An Income Tax Credit For Expenses Paid By A Taxpayer Necessary For The Homeschooling Of A Child; To Provide For The Amount Of The Tax Credit; To Limit The Amount Of The Tax Credit That May Be Claimed In A Taxable Year; To Provide That Any Tax Credit Claimed But Not Used In A Taxable Year May Be Carried Forward For Five Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1394/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1394.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":1060588,"bill_number":"HB1424","title":"State law enforcement officers; revise compensatory time provided to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-3-92, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That State Law Enforcement Officers Shall Be Compensated For Overtime Worked Between 160 To 171 Hours In A 28-day Work Period; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1424/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1424.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1060590,"bill_number":"HB1453","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1453/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1453.xml","sponsor":"William Shirley"},
{"bill_id":1060594,"bill_number":"HB1445","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1445/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1445.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1060598,"bill_number":"HB1430","title":"\"Sandusky Rule\"; create.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-11-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Principal, Teacher Or Other School Employee Who Fails To Report The Rape, Sexual Battery Or Fondling Or Touching Of A Child Shall Be Held Equally Criminally Liable As The Offender Who Actually Committed The Offense Against The Child; To Amend Section 37-11-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1430/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1430.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1060603,"bill_number":"HR7","title":"House Rules; amend to require a racial impact statement for all legislation to be attached to each bill.","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":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR7/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0007.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":1060608,"bill_number":"HB1458","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 A Public Officer Of A County Or Municipality May Be Removed From Office If The Public Officer Is Indicted For A Crime Related To The Officer's Position Of Trust; To Require A Governing Body To Afford The Public Officer A Hearing To Determine Whether Removal Is Warranted; To Provide That If The Public Officer Is Not Convicted, He Shall Be Due Any Compensation That Otherwise Would Have Been Due Had The Person Not Been Removed From Office; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1458/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1458.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":1060611,"bill_number":"HB1391","title":"State government travel; increase threshold miles that requires state agency to use trip optimizer system.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-3-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Threshold Amount Of Mileage Per Day Traveled By A State Officer Or Employee Before A State Agency Must Use The Trip Optimizer System For Travel By The State Officer Or Employee; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1391/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1391.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":1060615,"bill_number":"HB1420","title":"Expunction; revise for those found not guilty.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 21-23-7, 43-21-159, 99-15-26, 99-15-57 And 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Court To Expunge The Record Of A Case In Which The Person Was Found Not Guilty Or Acquitted At Trial; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1420/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1420.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Hale"},
{"bill_id":1060617,"bill_number":"HB1373","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 2019 Regular Session Of The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1373/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1373.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1060620,"bill_number":"HC36","title":"Vernon Perry; commend career and contributions of.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Career, Success And Contributions Of Mr. Vernon Perry As President Of The Mississippi Chapter Of The National Football League Players' Association.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC36/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0036.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":1060622,"bill_number":"HC32","title":"Statue of James Zachariah George; request the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress to approve the replacement of 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":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC32/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0032.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":1060624,"bill_number":"HB1451","title":"Firearm possession; restore right for nonviolent felon who completes all terms of sentence.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-37-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Restore Certain Weapons Rights Of Nonviolent Felony Offenders Upon Completion Of All Terms And Conditions Of Their Sentence; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1451/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1451.xml","sponsor":"Joel Bomgar"},
{"bill_id":1060632,"bill_number":"HB1454","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1454/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1454.xml","sponsor":"William Shirley"},
{"bill_id":1060634,"bill_number":"HB1434","title":"Cremation; prohibit until approved by county medical examiner.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-61-69, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Cremation Of A Body Until The County Medical Examiner Of The County In Which The Death Occurred Certifies That He Or She Investigated The Cause And The Manner Of Death, Has The Opinion That No Further Examination Is Necessary And Approves The Cremation Of The Body; To Amend Section 41-61-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Any Person With Knowledge That A Body May Be Cremated To Promptly Inform The County Medical Examiner Of The County In Which The Death Occurred For Purposes Of An Investigation Of The Body; To Amend Section 73-11-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A Licensed Funeral Establishment Or Other Licensee Of The Board From Cremating A Human Body Without Approval From The County Medical Examiner Of The County In Which The Death Occurred; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1434/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1434.xml","sponsor":"Karl Oliver"},
{"bill_id":1060637,"bill_number":"HB1365","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for improvements to 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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1365/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1365.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1060639,"bill_number":"HB1411","title":"Trip optimizer system; exempt youth services counselors.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-3-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Youth Services Counselors From The Trip Optimizer System Requirements For Travel; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1411/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1411.xml","sponsor":"Charles Beckett"},
{"bill_id":1060642,"bill_number":"HB1386","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, 2018, 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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1386/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1386.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Guice"},
{"bill_id":1060646,"bill_number":"HB1441","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1441/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1441.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1060651,"bill_number":"HB1354","title":"County jails; require DOC to pay certain costs if offender is not removed within 14 days of being sentenced to TVCs, restitution centers or recidivism program.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-901, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Department Of Corrections Shall Have 14 Days From Receipt Of A Certified Copy Of The Sentencing Order To Remove An Offender From The County Jail When An Offender Is Sentenced To A Technical Violation Center, Restitution Center Or Recidivism Reduction Program; To Require The Department To Pay Certain Reimbursement Costs To The County If The Department Fails To Remove The Offender; To Provide That The Required Reimbursement By The Department To The Counties, When Applicable, Shall Be Contingent Upon Certain Funding; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1354/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1354.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":1060656,"bill_number":"HB1397","title":"Hospice; allow medical directors to prescribe controlled substances for pain for patients without in person visit with patient.","description":"An Act To Authorize Medical Directors Of Hospices To Prescribe Controlled Substances For Patients Of The Hospice For Terminal Disease Pain Without Having An In-person Face-to-face Visit With The Patient Before Issuing The Prescription; To Amend Section 41-29-137, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1397/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1397.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":1060660,"bill_number":"HB1350","title":"Oil and gas severance taxes; extend repealers on lower rate for production from horizontally drilled wells.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 27-25-503 And 27-25-703, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Repealers On Those Provisions That Establish A Reduced Rate For The Levy And Assessment Of Severance Taxes On The Initial Oil And Natural Gas Produced From Certain Horizontally Drilled Wells And Horizontally Drilled Recompletion Wells; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1350/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1350.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":1060663,"bill_number":"HB1433","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1433/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1433.xml","sponsor":"Greg Haney"},
{"bill_id":1060665,"bill_number":"HB1425","title":"County jails; specify items that sheriff may purchase with monies from the Inmate Canteen Fund to benefit inmates and staff of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-3-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify The Types Of Items That The County Sheriff May Expend, For The Benefit Of Inmates And Staff Of A County Jail, From The Inmate Canteen Fund; To Remove The Prohibition Against The Sheriff Purchasing Personal Hygiene Items For Inmates With Monies From The Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1425/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1425.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1060668,"bill_number":"HB1439","title":"Expungement; allow court to grant when granting a certificate of rehabilitation.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-37-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Court That Grants A Certificate Of Rehabilitation To Also Grant An Expungement Within The Certificate Of Rehabilitation; To Bring Forward Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Regulations For Expungement, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1439/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1439.xml","sponsor":"Joel Bomgar"},
{"bill_id":1060671,"bill_number":"HB1362","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1362/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1362.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1060674,"bill_number":"HB1414","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1414/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1414.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":1060678,"bill_number":"HB1467","title":"Sexting by minors; provide as a delinquent act.","description":"An Act To Create The Act Of \"sexting\" As A Delinquent Act Within The Original Jurisdiction Of The Youth Court; To Create Certain Exceptions; To Create Defenses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1467/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1467.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":1060681,"bill_number":"HB1456","title":"Conviction; clarify subsequent for certain crimes and post-conviction relief.","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":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1456/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1456.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1060684,"bill_number":"HB1447","title":"Assault and aggravated assault; include health care providers in provisions regarding.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Provision Of Law Regarding The Requirements For Enhanced Penalties For Simple Assault And Aggravated Assault By Adding \"health Care Providers\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1447/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1447.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1060690,"bill_number":"HB1415","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, To 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1415/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1415.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":1060693,"bill_number":"HB1422","title":"MS Highway Safety Patrol; authorize to create rules and regulations to allow off-duty wide-load escorts.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol To Develop Rules And Regulations That Allow Patrolmen The Use Of Vehicles When Off-duty To Escort Super Over-dimensional Loads On Highways; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1422/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1422.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1060696,"bill_number":"HB1432","title":"Firearms Protection Act; create.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Enforcement Of Federal Law Regarding Firearms, Accessories Or Ammunition Manufactured In The State That Remains Within The Borders Of The State; To Provide That Any Federal Law Which Attempts To Ban A Semi-automatic Firearm Or To Limit The Size Of A Magazine Of A Firearm Or Other Limitation On Firearms In This State Shall Be Unenforceable In The State; To Provide A Penalty For Violations Of This Act; To Amend Sections 45-9-101, 97-37-5, 97-37-7, 97-37-31, 97-37-103 And 97-37-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1432/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1432.xml","sponsor":"Dana Criswell"},
{"bill_id":1060697,"bill_number":"HB1460","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1460/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1460.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1060700,"bill_number":"HC34","title":"Wheeler Volunteer Fire Department; commend upon occasion of its 50th anniversary.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Wheeler Volunteer Fire Department Upon The Momentous Occasion Of Its 50th Anniversary.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC34/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0034.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":1060707,"bill_number":"HB1423","title":"Mississippi Commission on Wage Review; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Commission On Wage Review; To Require The Commission To Examine The Wages Paid To Mississippi Employees, Both Public And Private, Establish Measurable Goals And Benchmarks For The State Of Mississippi Relating To Wages, And Submit A Report Of Its Findings To The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security And The Mississippi Legislature Every Two Years; To Establish The Membership Of The Commission; To Bring Forward Sections 7-7-204, 23-15-239, 37-7-307, 57-34-5, 85-3-4, 97-3-54.4, 99-19-20, 17-1-51, 17-1-53, 17-1-55, 25-3-2, 25-3-3, 25-3-7, 25-3-9, 25-3-11, 25-3-13, 25-3-15, 25-3-17, 25-3-19, 25-3-21, 25-3-23, 25-3-25, 25-3-27, 25-3-29, 25-3-31, 25-3-34, 25-3-35, 25-3-36, 25-3-37, 25-3-38, 25-3-39, 25-3-39.1, 25-3-40, 25-3-41, 25-3-43, 25-3-45, 25-3-47, 25-3-49, 25-3-51, 25-3-53, 25-3-55, 25-3-57, 25-3-59, 25-3-61, 25-3-67, 25-3-69, 25-3-71 And 71-1-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1423/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1423.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1060709,"bill_number":"HB1410","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1410/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1410.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":1060712,"bill_number":"HB1462","title":"Sexual orientation; add to hate crimes for enhanced penalties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Sexual Orientation To The List For Enhanced Penalties For Hate Crimes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1462/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1462.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":1060716,"bill_number":"HB1429","title":"MS Statewide Open Source Software Law; create to incentivize development of software at colleges for use by state agencies.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Statewide Open Source Software Law; To Define Certain Terms; To Declare That The Purpose Of The Law Is To Encourage The Use Of Open Source Software In The Development Of Computer Software By The State Institutions Of Higher Learning And The Community And Junior Colleges To Be Used By State Agencies In Lieu Of Proprietary Software; To Require The Commissioner Of Higher Education, The Executive Director Of The Mississippi Community College Board And The Executive Director Of The Mississippi Department Of Information Technology Services To Convene A Group To Study And Report To The Legislature On Means To Achieve Greater Use Of Open Source Software In State Agencies; To Require The Department Of Information Technology Services To Require State Agencies To Endeavor To Procure Necessary Software From A State Institution Of Higher Learning Or Community Or Junior College; To Create An Incentive For Institutions Of Higher Learning And Community And Junior Colleges To Develop Software For State Agencies By Allocating Fifty Percent Of Verifiable Savings Achieved From The Use Of Such Software To The Institution Or College That Developed The Software; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1429/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1429.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":1060721,"bill_number":"HB1380","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1380/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1380.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1060723,"bill_number":"HB1402","title":"Dyslexia education; require instruction at collegiate level for licensure and prescribe required standards.","description":"An Act To Create \"the Mississippi Educator Dyslexia Awareness Act Of 2018\"; To Amend Section 37-173-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require, Beginning In The 2018-2019 Academic Year, Each Individual Enrolled In A Postsecondary Degree Course Of Study In Early Childhood, Elementary Or Secondary Education, Special Education And Those Pursuing A Degree In School Administration At A Public Or Private Postsecondary Institution To Complete A Minimum Of Fifteen Class Hours Of Dyslexia Education Before Graduation With A Minimum Grade Of Eighty Percent; To Require All Candidates Applying For Licensure As A Mississippi Licensed Early Childhood, Elementary Or Secondary Educator, Special Education Instructor, Or Those Applying For Aa Administrator Licensure To Show Proof Of Successful Completion Of An Approved Dyslexia Education Course With A Minimum Grade Of Eighty Percent From And After July 1, 2019; To Exempt Certain School Personnel From The Dyslexia Education Requirement As A Condition Of Employment With The School District Or Special Purpose School; To Authorize The School District Or Special Purpose School Employing Such Persons To Provide The Necessary Dyslexia Education Training And Professional Development To Appropriate School Personnel Through The Use Of A Mississippi Aa Licensed Dyslexia Therapist Subject To The Availability Of Funds; To Provide That The Dyslexia Education Course Shall Be Designed As Fifteen-class-hour Unit Courses That Adhere To The Knowledge And Practice Standards For Teachers Of Reading Approved By The International Dyslexia Association; To Prescribe The Instructional Material To Be Included In The Course Shall Follow The Standards Adopted By The International Dyslexia Association's Professional Standards And Practices Committee; To Amend Section 37-159-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1402/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1402.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1060727,"bill_number":"HB1457","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1457/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1457.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":1060729,"bill_number":"HB1358","title":"Dog fighting; increase minimum fine for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-41-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Minimum Fine For Dog Fighting; To Bring Forward Sections 97-33-1, 97-41-11, 97-41-13, 97-41-16, 97-41-18 And 97-43-7, Which Relate To Prohibitions On Fighting Animals, Wagering And Betting, For The Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1358/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1358.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":1060734,"bill_number":"HB1306","title":"Construction Dispute Resolution Agreements; declare void if held outside the state.","description":"An Act To Provide That Certain Construction Agreements That Require Dispute Resolution Outside The State Or Restrict The Parties' Choice Of Law Shall Be Void; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1306/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1306.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":1060737,"bill_number":"HR9","title":"Joe Trotter Dockins; commend excellent community service of.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Distinguished Career And Meritorious Leadership And Community Service Of Mr. Joe Trotter Dockins And Extending To Him Most Sincere Wishes For Continued Success In All Of His Future Endeavors.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"Immediate Release","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR9/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0009.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":1060739,"bill_number":"HB1385","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1385/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1385.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":1060741,"bill_number":"HB1390","title":"Harvest Reporting Program; create for white-tailed deer and wild turkey.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-7-26, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks To Create An Electronic Harvest Reporting Program For White-tailed Deer And Wild Turkey From And After March 1, 2019; To Provide That The Department Shall Not Expend Funds On A Tagging Program From And After March 1, 2019; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-03-22","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1390/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1390.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":1060747,"bill_number":"HB1464","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1464/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1464.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":1060748,"bill_number":"HB1470","title":"District of innovation; require SDE and other school districts using online classes to pay toward online classes' cost.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 37-179-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Department Of Education To Reimburse A School District Designated As A District Of Innovation For Costs Incurred In Creating Online Classes; To Require A School District That Enrolls Students In An Online Class Made Available Through Another School District Designated As A District Of Innovation To Pay The District Of Innovation For The Students' Enrollment In The Online Class; To Bring Forward Sections 37-179-1 And 37-179-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorize Districts Of Innovation And Establish Requirements For Such Districts, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1470/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1470.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":1060752,"bill_number":"HB1392","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1392/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1392.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Guice"},
{"bill_id":1060754,"bill_number":"HC29","title":"Women's Equality Day in Mississippi; designate August 26, 2018, as.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Designating August 26, 2018, As Women's Equality Day In Mississippi And Recognizing The Important Milestone Of Women's Suffrage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC29/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0029.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":1060758,"bill_number":"HB1408","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1408/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1408.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":1060761,"bill_number":"HB1407","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1407/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1407.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":1060762,"bill_number":"HB1461","title":"Ad valorem tax; revise provision regarding payment where county inadvertently allowed exemption to extend beyond period authorized by law.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-35-157, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If Property Is Found To Have Escaped Ad Valorem Taxation Due To A County Board Of Supervisors Having Granted An Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Authorized By Law And Then Inadvertently Allowing The Exemption To Extend Beyond The Period Authorized By Law For The Exemption, A Taxpayer May Pay The Ad Valorem Taxes, Without Any Penalty Or Interest, Which Otherwise Would Have Been Levied On The Property Had It Not Been Inadvertently Exempted From Ad Valorem Taxation By The County Board Of Supervisors; To Bring Forward Section 27-35-155, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Assessment Of Property Having Escaped Ad Valorem Taxation, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1461/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1461.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":1060767,"bill_number":"HB1381","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1381/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1381.xml","sponsor":"William Shirley"},
{"bill_id":1060771,"bill_number":"HB1416","title":"Bonds; revise purposes for which proceeds of bonds authorized for Jackson State University capital improvements may be used.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 1, Chapter 511, Laws Of 2016, To Revise The Purposes For Which The Proceeds Of Bonds Authorized To Be Issued For Capital Improvements At Jackson State University May Be Used; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1416/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1416.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":1060776,"bill_number":"HB1413","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, 2018, 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1413/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1413.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":1060778,"bill_number":"HB1459","title":"Law enforcement flag; prescribe design of and authorize law enforcement agencies to display and fly.","description":"An Act To Prescribe The Design Of The Law Enforcement Flag Of The State Of Mississippi; To Describe The Symbolism Of The Colors And Figures Appearing On The Flag; To Authorize Any Law Enforcement Agency To Display And Fly The Law Enforcement Flag At The Headquarters And Other Offices Of The Agency; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1459/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1459.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":1060780,"bill_number":"HB1466","title":"BP settlement funds; deposit into special funds to provide assistance to counties and cities for road and bridge repair and maintenance.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-103-302, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Funds Received By The State From The Bp Settlement Shall Be Deposited Into Special Funds To Provide Assistance To Counties And Municipalities In Paying Costs Associated With The Repair, Maintenance And Reconstruction Of Roads, Streets And Bridges; To Provide That 50% Of The Funds Received Shall Be Deposited Into A Special Fund In The State Treasury And Used To Assist Counties In Paying Costs Associated With The Repair, Maintenance And Reconstruction Of Roads, Streets And Bridges In Counties; To Provide The Formula For Distribution Of The Funds Among The Counties; To Provide That 50% Of The Funds Received Shall Be Deposited Into A Special Fund In The State Treasury And Used To Assist Municipalities In Paying Costs Associated With The Repair, Maintenance And Reconstruction Of Roads, Streets And Bridges In Municipalities; To Provide That Those Funds Shall Be Paid To Municipalities In Grants Under A Program Established By The Office Of State Aid Road Construction; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1466/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1466.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":1060785,"bill_number":"HC28","title":"Constitution; amend to provide automatic restoration of suffrage for persons convicted of nonviolent 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 Nonviolent 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC28/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0028.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":1060787,"bill_number":"HB1440","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1440/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1440.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1060790,"bill_number":"HB1450","title":"Court-ordered restitution, certain; require payment of victim first before court costs/fines are disbursed to court.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-37-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Justice, County Or Municipal Court Orders Restitution To A Victim, The Court-ordered Restitution Shall Be Paid In Full To The Victim Before Any Court-ordered Costs And Fines May Be Disbursed To The Court; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1450/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1450.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":1060792,"bill_number":"HB1389","title":"White-tailed deer; require owner of enclosure preventing the free egress of to make application to and receive permit from the Dept. of Wildlife.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-7-58.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Owner Of Any Enclosure Containing And Preventing The Free Egress Of White-tailed Deer To Make Application To, And Receive A Permit From, The Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1389/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1389.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":1060794,"bill_number":"HB1353","title":"University of Mississippi Medical Center; authorize appropriate removal and reinterment of remains in the potter's field.","description":"An Act To Authorize The University Of Mississippi Medical Center To Rearrange, Disinter, Remove Or Reinter, Where Applicable, 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":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1353/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1353.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":1060799,"bill_number":"HC33","title":"Joint Rules; amend to limit introduction of general bills requiring majority vote to sessions in even-numbered years.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution To Amend The Joint Rules Of The Mississippi Senate And House Of Representatives By Creating New Joint Rule 18a To Limit The Introduction Of General Bills Requiring A Majority Vote For Passage To Regular Legislative Sessions Occurring In Even-numbered Years.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC33/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0033.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":1060801,"bill_number":"HB1388","title":"Broadband internet; create committee to study for rural areas of the state.","description":"An Act To Create A Committee Of The House Of Representatives To Study The Expansion Of Broadband Internet Access In Rural Areas Of The State Of Mississippi; To Require The Committee To Survey The State To Locate Rural Areas With The Least Internet Access And Conduct An Assessment Of The Areas' Needs For Internet Service; To Require The Committee To Develop A Plan To Address Certain Challenges In Rural Areas And Evaluate A Means For Internet Development And Installation; To Require That The Committee Study The Potential For Economic Growth And Advancement In These Rural Areas Of The State; To Provide For The Membership Of The Committee; To Provide That The Committee Shall Prepare A Report For The House Of Representatives; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1388/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1388.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":1060806,"bill_number":"HB1361","title":"Jackson State University; authorize to sell certain real property in its possession.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration, With The Approval Of The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning, Acting On Behalf Of Jackson State University, To Sell, Transfer And Convey Certain Tax-forfeited Real Property And Any Improvements Thereon Under The Possession And Control Of The University Located Within The City Of Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1361/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1361.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":1060810,"bill_number":"HB1367","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1367/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1367.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1060815,"bill_number":"HB1384","title":"Irlen Syndrome; require screening for and for 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1384/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1384.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":1060818,"bill_number":"HC30","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":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC30/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0030.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1060821,"bill_number":"HB1352","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, 2018, 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, 2018, 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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1352/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1352.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1060824,"bill_number":"HB1417","title":"School district personnel; authorize school boards to deduct dues for professional membership with written authorization from.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-9-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Local School Districts To Deduct Certain Dues For Membership In Certain Professional Organizations From The Salary Of The Affiliated Superintendent, Principal, Teacher Or Other Licensed Professional Upon Receipt Of Written Authorization From Such Personnel; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1417/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1417.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":1060828,"bill_number":"HB1355","title":"State depositories; define \"investment quality\" with regard to bonds used for security for state funds.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-105-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"investment Quality\" With Regard To Bonds Deposited With The State Treasurer As Security For State Funds Deposited With Financial Institutions That Are Public Funds Depositories; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1355/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1355.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1060831,"bill_number":"HB1378","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1378/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1378.xml","sponsor":"Dana Criswell"},
{"bill_id":1060833,"bill_number":"HB1409","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1409/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1409.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":1060834,"bill_number":"HB1363","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 2019 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1363/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1363.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1060836,"bill_number":"HB1364","title":"Mississippi Dyslexia Forgivable Loan Program; increase number of students eligible for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-106-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Loan Forgiveness To Individuals Providing Instructional Or Clinical Service As A Licensed Dyslexia Therapist In A Public Or Eligible Nonpublic School For The Mississippi Dyslexia Forgivable Loan Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1364/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1364.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1060839,"bill_number":"HB1401","title":"MS Educator Dyslexia Awareness Act of 2018; create to require educators to receive instruction prior to licensure.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The \"mississippi Educator Dyslexia Awareness Act Of 2018\"; To Require All Educator Preparation Programs In The State To Offer Training In Dyslexia Awareness Education Beginning In The 2019-2020 Academic Year; 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1401/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1401.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1060841,"bill_number":"HB1419","title":"Absentee voting; establish electronic application procedure for college students.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Secretary Of State To Establish A Secure Website To Enable Student Voters To Submit Electronic Absentee Ballot Applications; To Establish The Documents Which Must Be Submitted By The Student To Approve Such Applications; To Provide That Upon Approval, Student Absentee Voters May Be Automatically Mailed Absentee Ballots For All Elections That Occur For A Certain Period Of Time; To Amend Sections 23-15-627, 23-15-631, 23-15-715 And 23-15-721, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1419/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1419.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":1060844,"bill_number":"HB1426","title":"Child Care For Working Families Study Committee; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Child Care For Working Families Study Committee; To Provide That Such Committee Shall Develop Recommendations For Ensuring Every Working Parent In Mississippi Can Access And Afford Child Care So They Can Participate In The Labor Force; To Provide That The Committee Shall Identify And Examine All Federal Revenue Received By The State And All State Funds Spent On Federal Matching Or Maintenance Of Efforts Requirements That Can Allowably Be Spent, Allocated, Transferred, Granted Or Expended Directly To The Child Care Payment Program For Purposes Of Increasing The Number Of Eligible Parents And Children Served; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1426/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1426.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1061219,"bill_number":"HC37","title":"\"Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) Awareness Day\"; designate May 17, 2018, as day of awareness in Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution To Designate May 17, 2018, As \"diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (dipg) Awareness Day\" In Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC37/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0037.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":1061364,"bill_number":"HR12","title":"East Central High School \"Hornets\" Football Team; commend upon successful season and winning the South State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The East Central High School \"hornets\" Football Team And Coach Seth Smith For Winning Their First South State Championship Title And Making Its First Appearance In The Mississippi High School Activities Association's Class 4a State Championship Game.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"Immediate Release","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR12/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0012.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":1061507,"bill_number":"HC38","title":"Constitution; amend to prohibit local governments from imposing upon any real property an ad valorem tax rate of more than 200 mills without the consent of the property owners.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Article 14, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, By Creating A New Section To Provide That, Except For Drainage Purposes, No Local Government Shall Impose Upon Any Real Property In The State An Ad Valorem Tax Rate Of More Than 200 Mills Without The Consent Of The Property Owners To Which The Tax Would Apply; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC38/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0038.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":1061515,"bill_number":"SB2464","title":"Counties; authorize to expend funds to maintain personal property acquired through the Firefighter Property Program.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-3-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize County Boards Of Supervisors To Expend Funds Necessary To Maintain And Repair, And To Purchase Liability Insurance, Tags And Decals For, Any Personal Property Acquired Under The Firefighter Property Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2464/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2464.xml","sponsor":"Videt Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1061519,"bill_number":"SB2527","title":"Insurance; prohibit civil liability against a person or entity for reporting insurance fraud.","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, Or Statutory Residual Market Plan; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-26","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2527/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2527.xml","sponsor":"Videt Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1061524,"bill_number":"SB2483","title":"State depositories; define \"investment quality\" with regard to bonds used for security for state funds.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-105-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"investment Quality\" With Regard To Bonds Deposited With The State Treasurer As Security For State Funds Deposited With Financial Institutions That Are Public Funds Depositories; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2483/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2483.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1061530,"bill_number":"SB2494","title":"Voluntary search; require officers to obtain written consent.","description":"An Act To Require Law Enforcement Officers To Obtain Written Consent From A Person Before Subjecting The Person To A Voluntary Search; To Provide That This Act Only Applies To Voluntary Searches Where There Is No Legal Basis For A Search; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2494/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2494.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":1061537,"bill_number":"SB2500","title":"Lower-level offenders; encourage diversion of certain.","description":"An Act 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2500/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2500.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1061543,"bill_number":"SB2471","title":"Standards for the award of grants and subsidies by the state; prescribe.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-103-129, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe Standards For The Award Of Grants And Subsidies Funded By The State General Fund Or A State Special Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2471/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2471.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1061550,"bill_number":"SB2516","title":"Legal state holidays; move Robert E. Lee's birthday observance to last Monday of April.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Legal State Holiday For Robert E. Lee's Birthday Observance Shall Be Moved To The Last Monday Of April; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2516/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2516.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":1061555,"bill_number":"SB2493","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2493/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2493.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1061567,"bill_number":"SB2522","title":"Child support; revise guidelines.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-19-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Child Support Guidelines; To Bring Forward Section 43-19-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2522/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2522.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1061571,"bill_number":"SB2504","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2504/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2504.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1061577,"bill_number":"SB2495","title":"Medical Radiation Technology Registration Law; extend repealer.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 41-58-1, 41-58-3 And 41-58-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Automatic Repealer On The Medical Radiation Technology Registration Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2495/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2495.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":1061582,"bill_number":"SB2512","title":"Child Care for Working Families Study Committee; establish.","description":"An Act To Create The Child Care For Working Families Study Committee To Develop Recommendations For Ensuring Every Working Parent In Mississippi Can Access And Afford Child Care So They Can Participate In The Labor Force, And To Identify And Examine All Federal Revenue Received By Mississippi And All State Funds Spent On Federal Matching Or Maintenance Of Effort Requirements That Can Allowably Be Spent, Allocated, Transferred, Granted Or Expended Directly To The Child Care Payment Program For Purposes Of Increasing The Number Of Eligible Parents And Children Served; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2512/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2512.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1061591,"bill_number":"SB2503","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 The Tourism Project Sales Tax Incentive Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2503/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2503.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1061600,"bill_number":"SB2482","title":"Elections; prohibit incumbent candidates from appearing in publicly funded ads during statewide general election years.","description":"An Act To Create Section 23-15-299.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Any Person Who Is A Candidate For Any Public Office From Appearing In Publicly Funded Advertisements During The Year Of The Statewide General Election; To Provide That Those Candidates Who Violate The Prohibition Shall Be Disqualified From Holding Any Public Office Until The Next Statewide General Election; To Amend Sections 23-15-297, 23-15-299, 23-15-359 And 23-15-977, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2482/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2482.xml","sponsor":"John Polk"},
{"bill_id":1061608,"bill_number":"SB2497","title":"State agencies; revise protections against disclosure of certain personal information of individuals.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-1-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Protections Against Disclosure By State Agencies Of Certain Personal Information Of Individuals; To Require The Department Of Archives And History To Establish A Schedule For All State Agencies To Destroy Information That Is Not Stored Electronically And That Is Protected By State And Federal Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2497/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2497.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":1061614,"bill_number":"SC535","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":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC535/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0535.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1061623,"bill_number":"SB2475","title":"Kratom; include in Schedule I.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-113, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Kratom To The List Of Schedule I Controlled Substances; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2475/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2475.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":1061630,"bill_number":"SB2514","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2514/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2514.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1061636,"bill_number":"SB2473","title":"Residential Landlord/Tenant Act; revise to give more protections to landlords.","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 The Rent Payment; To Allow Notice To A Holdover Or Defaulting Tenant Via Email Or Text Message If So Specified In The Written Agreement Between The Parties; 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 Amend Section 89-7-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Hearings For Eviction Due To The Nonpayment Of Rent To Be Continued Beyond 45 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 30 Days To 14 Days; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2473/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2473.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1061644,"bill_number":"SC537","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":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC537/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0537.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1061649,"bill_number":"SB2489","title":"State service; prohibit sex or gender discrimination in employment.","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 In Seeking Employment In State Service; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2489/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2489.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":1061658,"bill_number":"SB2525","title":"Regulation of licensed professional counselors (LPC); make technical amendments to.","description":"An Act Relating To The Regulation Of Licensed Professional Counselors (lpc); To Amend Sections 73-30-1 And 73-30-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Authority Of The State Board Of Examiners For Licensed Professional Counselors To The Use Of The Title \"provisional Licensed Professional Counselor\"; To Amend Section 73-30-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Term Of Office Of Board Members; To Amend Section 73-30-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe Qualifications For Licensure As A Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor And As A Licensed Professional Counselor, To Prescribe Fees And To Require Fingerprint Criminal History Records Background Checks For Licensees; To Amend Section 73-30-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Venue For An Appeal Of Disciplinary Action By The Board; To Amend Section 73-30-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board To Assess Investigation And Prosecution Costs Against Any Licensee; To Amend Section 73-30-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Certain Counselors From The Scope Of Practice Exemption From Regulation Categories; To Amend Section 73-30-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Automatic Repealer On The Section Relating To License Renewal; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2525/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2525.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1061663,"bill_number":"SB2469","title":"Public purchases; exempt certain purchases by local governing authorities from reverse auction requirement.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Reverse Auction Requirement Shall Not Apply To Any Purchase By A Governing Authority Upon A Finding And Determination By The Governing Authority, By Resolution Duly And Lawfully Adopted And Spread Upon Its Minutes, That The Reverse Auction Process Is Not The Best Method For Purchasing That Particular Item; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2469/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2469.xml","sponsor":"Chris Massey"},
{"bill_id":1061671,"bill_number":"SB2515","title":"Suffrage; provide for restoration upon completion of sentence and other conditions.","description":"An Act To Create The Restoration Of Voting Rights Act; To Provide That A Person Who Was Disqualified As An Elector For Commission Of Certain Crimes Shall Have The Right To Vote Restored Automatically Upon Completion Of The Sentence And Following A Two-year Waiting Period; To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2515/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2515.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":1061678,"bill_number":"SB2521","title":"Special sales tax; delete repeal date on provision that authorizes certain cities to levy.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-241, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The July 1, 2035, Repeal Date On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes Certain Municipalities To Levy Special Sales Tax At The Rate Of Not More Than 1% Of The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Or Gross Income Of The Business, As The Case May Be, Derived From Any Of The Activities Taxed At The Rate Of 7% Or More Under The Mississippi Sales Tax Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2521/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2521.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":1061684,"bill_number":"SB2490","title":"Highways; authorize MDOT law enforcement officers or contractors to enforce work zones prohibition.","description":"An Act To Create The \"senator Kelvin Butler Work Zone Enforcement 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2490/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2490.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1061693,"bill_number":"SB2484","title":"Perpetual cemeteries; create offense of embezzlement, misapplication or conversion of trust funds.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-43-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Criminal Penalty For Embezzlement Or Theft Of Perpetual Care Trust Funds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2484/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2484.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1061699,"bill_number":"SB2479","title":"Fee-in-lieu of ad valorem taxes; revise certain provisions regarding.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-31-104, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce From $100,000,000.00 To $60,000,000.00 The Amount That A Project By Certain New Enterprises And Certain Private Companies Must Total In Order To Be Eligible To Enter Into A Fee-in-lieu Agreement; To Authorize County Boards Of Supervisors And Municipal Authorities To Enter Into Fee-in-lieu Agreements With Certain Existing Enterprises For Projects Totaling Over $60,000,000.00; 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; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2479/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2479.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1061708,"bill_number":"SB2499","title":"State law enforcement officers; provide for overtime pay in certain instances.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-3-92, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That State Law Enforcement Officers Shall Be Compensated For Overtime Worked Between 160 And 171 Hours In A 28-day Work Period; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2499/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2499.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":1061713,"bill_number":"SB2524","title":"Waste management fees; exempt certain county-owned nonhazardous solid waste management facilities from.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 17-17-219, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Certain County-owned Nonhazardous Solid Waste Management Facilities From The Per-ton Fees Imposed On The Management Of Waste; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2524/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2524.xml","sponsor":"Chris Massey"},
{"bill_id":1061719,"bill_number":"SB2457","title":"Soil and plant amendments; report of net tonnage distributed to be made annually rather than quarterly.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 69-24-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Net Tonnage Of Soil Or Plant Amendments Distributed In The State To Be Reported Annually Rather Than Quarterly; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2457/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2457.xml","sponsor":"Billy Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1061728,"bill_number":"SB2501","title":"Dues for membership in professional organizations; authorize payroll deduction by school employee.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-9-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Local School Districts To Deduct From The Salary Of The Superintendent, Principals, Teachers And Other Employees Certain Dues For Membership In Professional Organizations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2501/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2501.xml","sponsor":"Albert Butler"},
{"bill_id":1061734,"bill_number":"SB2507","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 Provides 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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2507/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2507.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1061740,"bill_number":"SB2474","title":"Dog and cat abuse; create statewide online registry of offenders.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 45-49-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Mississippi Companion Animal Abuse Registry Act To Apply To Domesticated Dogs And Cats; To Create New Section 45-49-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enact Definitions; To Create New Section 45-49-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Creation Of An Online Registry Of Offenders; To Create New Section 45-49-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow The Promulgation Of Rules For The Implementation Of The Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2474/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2474.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1061745,"bill_number":"SB2480","title":"Practice of Psychology Licensure Law; extend repealer and make technical amendments.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 73-31-1 Through 73-31-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Is The Practice Of Psychology Licensure Law; To Amend Section 73-31-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Qualifications And Appointments Of Members Of The Mississippi Board Of Psychology; To Amend Section 73-31-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Required Quorum Of Board Members Necessary To Conduct Business; To Amend Section 73-31-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Time Period For License Renewal And Continuing Education Requirements; To Amend Section 73-31-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe Certain Qualifications For Licensure As A Psychologist; To Amend Section 73-31-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Licensure By Reciprocity; To Amend Section 73-31-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe Certain Grounds For License Disciplinary Action; To Amend Section 73-31-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Automatic Repealer On The Practice Of Psychology Licensure Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2480/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2480.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1061752,"bill_number":"SC536","title":"Designate April 10, 2018, as \"Equal Pay Day in Mississippi.\"","description":"A Concurrent Resolution To Designate April 10, 2018, As \"equal Pay Day In Mississippi.\"","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC536/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0536.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1061759,"bill_number":"SB2518","title":"Compulsory school attendance law; criminal penalties for parents who do not make their children available for registration.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Parents Of School Age Children Who Do Not Make Their Children Available For School Registration Within 5 Days Of The Start Of School Are Guilty Of A Misdemeanor And To Prescribe Penalties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2518/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2518.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":1061764,"bill_number":"SB2496","title":"Compensation of legislators; no pay for any special session called to consider a budget not adopted during regular session.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 5-1-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Members Of The Legislature Shall Not Receive Compensation Or Expense Reimbursement For Any Extraordinary Session Called For The Purpose Of Considering Any State Agency Appropriation Bill That Was Not Adopted During The Preceding Regular Session; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2496/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2496.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1061776,"bill_number":"SB2513","title":"Any nursing home bed held in abeyance may be transferred to another nursing home based on need; authorize.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-7-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize And Direct The State Department Of Health To Issue A Certificate Of Need For The Transfer Of Any Authorized Medicaid-eligible Nursing Home Bed That Has Not Been Placed In Operation After A Period Of One Year To Another Nursing Home In The Health Service Area With The Greatest Need For Long-term Care Beds As Indicated In The State Health Plan, Not To Exceed 10 Beds For Any Facility; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2513/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2513.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1061782,"bill_number":"SB2465","title":"Homeowners insurance; require premium discount for new home tornado mitigation construction in any county.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-75-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide An Insurance Premium Discount Or Reduction For Homeowners Who Build A New Home Within The State That Better Resists Tornado Or Other Catastrophic Windstorm Events; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2465/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2465.xml","sponsor":"Videt Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1061788,"bill_number":"SB2510","title":"Ad valorem taxation; exempt farm outbuildings from.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-31-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Ad Valorem Taxation Farm Outbuildings When Used Exclusively For Farm Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2510/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2510.xml","sponsor":"Russell Jolly"},
{"bill_id":1061795,"bill_number":"SB2460","title":"Child abuse; require CPS to notify applicable military installation family advocacy program in certain cases.","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 Child Protection Services And 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; To Provide That The Name, Address And Telephone Number Of The Person Who Made The Report Shall Be Redacted From All Records In Connection With The Case After The Case Is Closed; 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":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-03-26","last_action":"Vetoed","last_action_date":"2018-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2460/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2460.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":1061804,"bill_number":"SB2488","title":"Auto liability insurance; require minimum coverage before renewing 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2488/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2488.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1061810,"bill_number":"SB2455","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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2455/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2455.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":1061816,"bill_number":"SB2492","title":"Insurance policies; certain depreciations may be applied in claims for damage to property.","description":"An Act To Provide That Certain Depreciations May Be Applied In An Insurance Policy Covering Damage To Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Failed","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2492/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2492.xml","sponsor":"Videt Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1061822,"bill_number":"SB2481","title":"Mississippi Individual On-Site Wastewater Disposal System Law; extend repealer on and revise various provisions of.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 41-67-1 Through 41-67-29 And 41-67-33 Through 41-67-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Mississippi Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal Law; To Amend Reenacted Section 41-67-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Language Regarding The Location Or Protection Of A Private Water Supply In Order For An Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal System To Be Considered Acceptable; To Amend Reenacted Section 41-67-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Fees For The Certification Of Installers And Pumpers And For The Registration Of Manufacturers Shall Be Levied Once Every Three Years Instead Of Annually; To Amend Reenacted Section 41-67-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Certification Of Installers And The Payment Of The Certification Fee Shall Be Once Every Three Years Instead Of Annually; To Amend Reenacted Section 41-67-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Certification Of Professional Evaluators And The Payment Of The Certification Fee Shall Be Once Every Three Years Instead Of Annually; To Amend Reenacted Section 41-67-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Certification Of Pumpers And The Payment Of The Certification Fee Shall Be Once Every Three Years Instead Of Annually; To Amend Section 41-67-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Mississippi Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2481/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2481.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1061831,"bill_number":"SB2470","title":"Child Protection Services social worker interviews with parents; require video and audio recordings.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-15-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Child Protection Services Social Workers To Use Video And Audio Recordings Of Interactions With Foster Children And Their Parents In The Investigation Of Allegations Of Parental Abuse Or Neglect; To Require The Preservation Of Such Recordings And Require The Prosecutor To Produce A Copy Of The Recordings Upon The Request Of The Defendant Or Parent In Any Child Abuse Or Neglect Criminal Proceeding; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2470/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2470.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1061839,"bill_number":"SB2454","title":"Health insurance; require coverage for supplies used after surgery to remove bladder or colon.","description":"An Act To Require That Certain Insurance Policies And Contracts Shall Provide Coverage For Medical Equipment And Supplies That Are Necessary And Appropriate After A Radical Or Partial Cystectomy Or Colostomy; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2454/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2454.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1061843,"bill_number":"SB2520","title":"Expunction; consolidate statutes concerning.","description":"An Act To Consolidate The Statutes Concerning Expunction; To Create A Unified Expunction Statute; To Provide For The Legal Effect Of An Order To Expunge; To Provide For Expunction Of Misdemeanor And Felony Convictions; To Specify Records That May Not Be Expunged; To Provide For Expunction Of A First Offense Dui Conviction; To Provide For Expunction Upon Completion Of Drug Court; To Provide For Expunction Of Convictions For Purchase Of Light Wine Or Beer By Minors; To Provide For Certain Nonconvictions; To Set Filing Fees According To Pre-existing Law; To Require Ncic Reports; To Require Clerks Of Court To Submit Post-expunction Records; To Amend Section 9-11-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Expunctions In The Justice Courts; To Amend Section 9-23-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Expunctions In The Drug Courts; To Amend Section 21-23-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Expunction In Municipal Courts; To Amend Section 41-29-150, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Expunction Of Certain Drug Charges; To Amend Section 45-27-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Record-keeping Requirements For The Criminal Information Center; To Amend Section 63-11-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Expunction Of Dui Records; To Amend Section 99-15-26, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Nonadjudication Provisions; To Repeal Section 99-15-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides That Any Person Who Is Arrested, Issued A Citation, Or Held For Any Misdemeanor And Not Formally Charged Or Prosecuted With An Offense Within 12 Months Of Arrest, Or Upon Dismissal Of The Charge, May Apply To The Court With Jurisdiction Over The Matter For The Charges To Be Expunged; To Repeal Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Expunction Of Certain Felony And Misdemeanor Conviction Records; To Repeal Section 99-19-72, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Filing Fees For Certain Petitions For Expunction And The Disposition Thereof; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2520/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2520.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":1061851,"bill_number":"SB2477","title":"Emergency telephone service/collection of charges; extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 19-5-303, 19-5-313, 19-5-319, 19-5-331, 19-5-333, 19-5-335, 19-5-337, 19-5-339, 19-5-341, 19-5-361 And 19-5-369, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Emergency 911 Telecommunications Services And Provide For The Collection Of Service Charges; To Amend Section 19-5-371, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of Repeal On The Reenacted Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2477/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2477.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1061857,"bill_number":"SB2459","title":"Military servicemen; extend reemployment protections when activated by other states.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 33-1-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Military Servicemen Or Veterans Shall Have Reemployment Protections When Performing Duties Or Receiving Training With Armed Forces Of Other States; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2459/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2459.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":1061867,"bill_number":"SB2523","title":"Critical Teacher Shortage Area License; create alternative license to be issued for educators who teach in designated areas of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-159-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Department Of Education To Collaborate With The University Assisted Teacher Recruitment And Retention Grant Program, State Institutions Of Higher Learning With Teacher Education Programs And School Administrators In Critical Teacher Shortage Areas To Develop An Alternative Licensing Procedure Specifically For Teachers Employed In All Critical Teacher Shortage Areas; To Amend Section 37-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Commission On Teacher And Administrator Education, Certification And Licensure And Development To Issue Critical Teacher Shortage Area Licenses To Certain Educators Beginning July 1, 2018; To Prescribe The Requirements Used In Awarding A Critical Teacher Shortage Area License; To Provide That The License May Only Be Used By School Districts In Critical Teacher Shortage Areas Which Make A Formal Written Request To The State Department Of Education For Such Allowances At The Conclusion Of Each Academic Term; To Require Affected School Districts To Provide A Minimum Of Fifty Additional Hours Of Professional Development To Holders Of A Critical Teacher Shortage Area License During The First Three Years Of Employment With The School District; To Require The Affected School District To Assign A Veteran On-site Mentor Teacher To The Critical Teacher Shortage Area Licensee During The First Two Years Of Employment; To Bring Forward Sections 37-159-1, 37-159-5, 37-159-7, 37-159-11, 37-159-13 And 37-159-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Provisions Of The \"mississippi Critical Teacher Shortage Act Of 1998,\" For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; To Create New Section 25-11-126, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Persons Who Have At Least 25 Years Of Creditable Service In The Public Employees' Retirement System, Who Were Employed As Public School Teachers At The Time Of Their Retirement And Who Have Been Retired And Receiving A Retirement Allowance For At Least One Year, May Be Employed As Teachers By A Public School District After Their Retirement And Receive A Retirement Allowance From The Public Employees' Retirement System During Their Employment As Teachers In Addition To Receiving A Beginning Teacher's Salary; To Bring Forward Section 25-11-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; To Amend Sections 25-11-123 And 25-11-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Bring Forward Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2523/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2523.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":1061872,"bill_number":"SB2508","title":"Personal property; revise definition of when used in any statute.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 1-3-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Term \"personal Property\", When Used In Any Statute, Includes Cash, Deposit Accounts And Promissory Notes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2508/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2508.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":1061877,"bill_number":"SB2517","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2517/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2517.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":1061887,"bill_number":"SB2472","title":"Female genital mutilation; prohibit and create civil causes of action.","description":"An Act Prohibiting The Mutilation Of Girls And Young Women, Creating Civil Remedies For Victims Of Mutilation, And Providing A Statute Of Limitations For Actions Arising From Such Acts; To Amend Section 97-5-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create Genital Mutilation Of A Female Minor As Child Abuse; To Amend Section 93-15-121, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create Genital Mutilation Of A Female Minor As A Ground For Termination Of Child Abuse; To Amend Section 11-1-60, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Waive The Tort Claim Limits On Causes Of Action For Genital Mutilation Of A Female Minor; To Amend Section 11-46-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Waive Sovereign Immunity For A Cause Of Action Based On The Genital Mutilation Of A Female Minor; To Amend Section 15-1-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A New Statute Of Limitations For A Cause Of Action Founded On The Genital Mutilation Of A Female Minor; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2472/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2472.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1061892,"bill_number":"SB2509","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2509/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2509.xml","sponsor":"Russell Jolly"},
{"bill_id":1061900,"bill_number":"SB2458","title":"Memorial highways; designate various portions of highways as.","description":"An Act To Designate A Portion Of Mississippi Highway 1 In Washington County, Mississippi, As \"sonny Merideth Memorial Highway\"; To Designate A Segment Of U.s. Highway 82 In Leflore County, Mississippi, As The \"yanky 72 Memorial Highway\" In Honor Of The Marines And The Navy Corpsman Who Were Killed In The Crash Of A Kc-130 Aircraft On July 10, 2017; To Designate A Portion Of U.s. Highway 51 In Grenada County, Mississippi, As \"agent Lee Tartt Memorial Highway\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2458/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2458.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1061905,"bill_number":"SB2462","title":"Child Death Review Panel; extend repeal date.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-111-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Automatic Repeal Date For The Child Death Review Panel; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2462/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2462.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":1061913,"bill_number":"SB2478","title":"Comprehensive Hurricane Damage Mitigation Program; extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Reenact And Amend Section 83-1-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Comprehensive Hurricane Damage Mitigation Program, And To Extend The Repealer Thereon; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2478/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2478.xml","sponsor":"Videt Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1061919,"bill_number":"SB2456","title":"Firearm; outlaw open carry of weapons at parades and demonstrations.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Open Carrying Of A Firearm While Participating In Certain Parades Or Demonstrations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2456/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2456.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1061926,"bill_number":"SB2467","title":"MS Windstorm Underwriting Association; extend repealer on nonadmitted policy fee.","description":"An Act To Reenact And Amend Section 83-34-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Monies Derived From The Nonadmitted Policy Fee To Be Deposited Into The Rural Fire Truck Fund Or Supplementary Rural Fire Truck Fund And To Extend The Repealer Thereon; To Amend Section 17-23-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize An Additional Round For The Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2467/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2467.xml","sponsor":"Videt Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1061935,"bill_number":"SB2486","title":"MS Vehicle Insurance Verification System; revise various laws regarding.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-23-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Municipal Courts Have Civil Jurisdiction Over Certain Actions Regarding Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance; To Amend Section 63-15-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Crime Of Failure To Have An Insurance Card To A Civil Violation And Provide The Penalties; To Amend Section 63-16-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Monies In Excess Of The Amount Needed To Defray The Expenses And Costs Of The Verification System Remaining In The Uninsured Motorist Identification Fund At The End Of A Fiscal Year Shall Be Transferred To A Special Fund Created In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Funding A Highway Patrol Trooper School; To Amend Section 63-9-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Uniform Traffic Ticket Shall Include Violations That Impose A Civil Penalty; To Bring Forward Section 63-16-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2486/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2486.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1061940,"bill_number":"SB2498","title":"Towed vehicle; released to owner only with a valid license or if accompanied by a licensed driver.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 85-7-251, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That A Towed Vehicle Be Released To The Owner Only If The Owner Possesses A Valid Driver's License Or Is Accompanied By A Licensed Driver; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2498/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2498.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":1061947,"bill_number":"SB2505","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 Or 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2505/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2505.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1061956,"bill_number":"SB2487","title":"MS Vehicle Insurance Verification System; require certain look back at violations using.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-16-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commissioner Of Public Safety To Develop Procedures For The Department Of Public Safety To Review Each Motor Vehicle Incident To Determine If The Driver Of A Motor Vehicle Involved In The Incident Was Found In Violation And Cited For Failure To Have The Minimum Required Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Or Proof Of Such; To Provide For Penalties If The Department Independently Determines, Using The Mississippi Vehicle Insurance Verification System, That The Motor Vehicle Violated Minimum Liability Insurance Requirements At The Time Of The Motor Vehicle Incident; To Amend Section 63-16-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2487/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2487.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1061965,"bill_number":"SB2463","title":"Rare diseases; UMMC and other agencies shall prepare report on the state of in Mississippi.","description":"An Act To Provide That The University Of Mississippi Medical Center As The Lead Agency, Together With The State Department Of Health, The Division Of Medicaid And The Mississippi Health Information Network, Shall Cooperate With Each Other In Preparing A Comprehensive Report On The State Of Rare Diseases In Mississippi, Including The Incidence Of Rare Diseases In The State, The Status Of The Rare Disease Community, And Treatment And Services Provided To Persons With Rare Diseases In The State; To Provide That The Report Shall Be Presented To The Chairs Of Certain Legislative Committees Not Later Than December 1, 2019; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2463/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2463.xml","sponsor":"Philip Moran"},
{"bill_id":1061969,"bill_number":"SB2468","title":"Bail bondsmen; remove repealer on certain licensing statutes.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 83-39-3, 83-39-7 And 83-39-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Licensing Requirements Of Bail Bondsmen; To Amend Section 4, Chapter 446, Laws Of 2016, To Remove The Repealer On Those Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2468/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2468.xml","sponsor":"Videt Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1061976,"bill_number":"SB2466","title":"State & School Employees Health Insurance; extend repealer on payment of premiums.","description":"An Act To Reenact And Amend Section 25-15-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Payment Of Premiums For The State And School Employees Health Insurance Plan, And To Extend The Repealer On The Reenacted Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2466/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2466.xml","sponsor":"Videt Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1061980,"bill_number":"SB2506","title":"Bonds; authorize for matching funds for a federal grant to assist in the construction of Phase IV of the Clinton-Byram Parkway.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Matching Funds For A Federal Tiger Grant To Assist Hinds County, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Of Construction Of Phase Iv Of The Byram-clinton Parkway Project; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2506/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2506.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1061989,"bill_number":"SB2502","title":"Fire rebate monies; allow use for the MS Fire Fighters Memorial Burn Center Fund.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-1-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Insurance Rebate Monies To Be Appropriated By The Board Of Supervisors To The Mississippi Fire Fighters Memorial Burn Center Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2502/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2502.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1061997,"bill_number":"SB2461","title":"Licensing and regulation of Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists; delete repealer.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 73-54-1 Through 73-54-39, And Sections 73-53-3, 73-53-8, 73-53-10, 73-53-11 And 73-53-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Licensing And Regulation Of Social Workers And Marriage And Family Therapists; To Repeal Section 73-54-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Is The Automatic Repealer On Those Statutes Which Provide For The Licensing And Regulation Of Social Workers And Marriage And Family Therapists; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2461/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2461.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1062004,"bill_number":"SB2476","title":"Mediation; required in lawsuits between political subdivisions.","description":"An Act To Mandate Mediation Before Proceeding On A Complaint Filed By A Political Subdivision Against Another Political Subdivision; To Require The Fulfillment Of Certain Time Restrictions; To Give Investigative Authority To The Mediator; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2476/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2476.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":1062010,"bill_number":"SB2511","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2511/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2511.xml","sponsor":"Tammy Witherspoon"},
{"bill_id":1062016,"bill_number":"SB2491","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2491/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2491.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":1062022,"bill_number":"SB2485","title":"Solid waste management permits; revise the public hearing requirements for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-17-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Public Hearing Requirement For Solid Waste Management Permits Issued By The Mississippi Environmental Quality Permit Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2485/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2485.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1062025,"bill_number":"SB2519","title":"Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and Mississippi History Museum; no charge to Mississippi residents.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 39-5-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Board Of Trustees Of The Department Of Archives And History Shall Not Require An Admission To Be Paid By Any Mississippi Resident Attending The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum Or The Museum Of Mississippi History; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2519/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2519.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":1062045,"bill_number":"SB2532","title":"State Inland Port Authority; revise the powers and duties of.","description":"An Act To Revise The Powers And Duties Of The State Inland Port Authority; To Amend Section 59-17-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Word \"board\" As Used In The Chapter Shall Mean The Mississippi Development Authority; To Amend Section 59-17-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State Inland Port Authority To Borrow Money And To Enter Into A Joint Agreement With A County Or Municipality To Issue Revenue Bonds, And To Provide That All Leases Executed By The Authority May Be Exempt From Ad Valorem Taxes If So Stipulated In The Lease; To Amend Section 59-17-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Previous Section; To Amend Section 59-17-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board To Give Preference In Employment Where Practical To Residents Of The State Of Mississippi And To Qualified Residents Of The City And County In Which The Port Or Harbor Is Located; To Amend Section 59-17-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Purchasing Powers Of The Authority; To Amend Section 59-17-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Purpose For Which Bond Proceeds May Be Used; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2532/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2532.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":1062055,"bill_number":"SB2528","title":"MS Transportation Commission; authorize to receive payments for the enforcement of traffic laws in work zones.","description":"An Act To Create The \"kelvin Butler Act\"; To Authorize The Mississippi Transportation Commission To Receive Payment From Its Contractors For The Enforcement Of Traffic Laws In Certain Work Zones; To Authorize The Use Of Government Personnel And Assets Under Certain Conditions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2528/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2528.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1062066,"bill_number":"SB2549","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2549/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2549.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":1062077,"bill_number":"SB2547","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2547/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2547.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":1062087,"bill_number":"SB2540","title":"Mississippi Credit Availability Act; extend the repeal date on.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 75-67-601, 75-67-603, 75-67-605, 75-67-607, 75-67-609, 75-67-611, 75-67-613, 75-67-615, 75-67-617, 75-67-619, 75-67-621, 75-67-623, 75-67-625, 75-67-627, 75-67-629, 75-67-631, 75-67-633, 75-67-635 And 75-67-637, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Create The Mississippi Credit Availability Act; To Reenact Section 75-67-403, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Defines Certain Terms Used In The Mississippi Title Pledge Act; To Reenact Section 75-67-505, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides Licensing Requirements Under The Mississippi Check Cashers Act; To Reenact And Amend Section 22, Chapter 500, Laws Of 2016, To Extend The Date Of Repeal On The Foregoing Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2540/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2540.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":1062100,"bill_number":"SB2533","title":"Highways; include certain entrances and exits to and from Interstate 55 in the state highway system.","description":"An Act To Add Portions Of The Of The Pearl And Pascagoula Street Interstate 55 Exits And Entrances In Hinds County To The State Highway System; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2533/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2533.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1062113,"bill_number":"SB2526","title":"Administrative Procedures Act; require certain occupational licensing boards to review their rules every three years.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-43-3.114, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Each Board Subject To Supervision By The Occupational Licensing Review Commission To Review All Of Its Rules At Least Every Three Years To Determine Whether Any Rule Should Be Repealed, Amended Or A New Rule Adopted; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2526/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2526.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":1062123,"bill_number":"SB2545","title":"Kindergarten-age children; require compulsory school attendance for all.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-13-91 And 37-15-9, 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2545/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2545.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":1062137,"bill_number":"SB2552","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2552/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2552.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1062149,"bill_number":"SB2531","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2531/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2531.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1062159,"bill_number":"SB2543","title":"Presidential candidates; must release copy of income tax returns to have names placed on the ballot.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-1093, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Candidate For President Must File A Copy Of His Or Her State And Federal Income Tax Returns Along With Certain Other Qualifying Paperwork To Have His Or Her Name Placed On The Presidential Preference Ballot; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2543/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2543.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1062170,"bill_number":"SB2537","title":"Antique motorcycles; authorize display of historical license plate.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Owner Of An Antique Motorcycle, Upon Payment Of A Special License Tax Fee, To Display A Historical License Plate On Any Such Motorcycle; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2537/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2537.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1062181,"bill_number":"SB2542","title":"Child support; give chancellors discretion to review and determine increase according to financial ability of parties.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 43-19-101 And 43-19-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Give Chancellors The Discretion To Review And Increase Child Support According To The Financial Abilities Of The Parties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2542/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2542.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1062193,"bill_number":"SB2529","title":"Charitable Bingo Law; increase the total amount of prizes that may be awarded under.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-33-67, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Total Amount Of Prizes Which May Be Awarded In Any One Bingo Session By A Licensee Under The Charitable Bingo Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2529/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2529.xml","sponsor":"John Polk"},
{"bill_id":1062203,"bill_number":"SB2546","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2546/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2546.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":1062215,"bill_number":"SB2535","title":"Public purchasing; prohibit dividing of contracts to avoid competitive purchasing procedures.","description":"An Act To Prohibit An Agency Or Governing Authority From Dividing A Contract Into Separate Contracts In Order To Avoid Competitive Purchasing Procedures; To Bring Forward Sections 31-7-55 And 31-7-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide The Penalties For Violating Certain Purchasing Procedures, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2535/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2535.xml","sponsor":"John Polk"},
{"bill_id":1062229,"bill_number":"SB2550","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2550/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2550.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":1062240,"bill_number":"SB2551","title":"Mississippi State Hospital Chemical Dependency Unit for male clients 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2551/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2551.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1062262,"bill_number":"SB2539","title":"Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship Program; prescribe standards for participation.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-173-1, 37-173-9, 37-173-11, 37-173-17 And 37-173-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Is The Mississippi Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship For Students With Dyslexia Program, To Prescribe Certain Standards For Participation In The Program; To Amend Section 37-173-25, To Direct Public School Districts To Provide Age-appropriate And Condition-appropriate Dyslexia Therapy Services Subject To The Availability Of Funding; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2539/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2539.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":1062273,"bill_number":"SB2541","title":"Expunction/expungement; revise for those acquitted or found not guilty.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 21-23-7, 43-21-159, 99-15-26, 99-15-57 And 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Court To Expunge The Record Of A Case In Which The Person Was Found Not Guilty Or Acquitted At Trial; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2541/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2541.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":1062286,"bill_number":"SB2536","title":"Department of Revenue; remove limit on number of employees that may be designated to be law enforcement officers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-3-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Limit On The Number Of Department Of Revenue Employees That The Commissioner Of Revenue May Designate To Be Law Enforcement Officers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2536/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2536.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1062298,"bill_number":"SB2534","title":"County coroners; may contract with a private pathologist to perform autopsies.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-61-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow County Coroners To Contract With A Private Pathologist To Perform Autopsies; To Amend Section 41-61-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2534/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2534.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":1062312,"bill_number":"SB2554","title":"Homestead exemption; if Jan. 7 deadline for filing application falls on a weekend or holiday, deadline is next business day.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-33-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If Property Is Held By Deed Or Grant And The January 7 Deadline For Filing The Deed Or Grant In Order To Be Eligible For Homestead Exemption Falls On A Weekend Or Holiday, The Deadline Shall Be Moved To The Next Business Day Following January 7; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2554/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2554.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1062323,"bill_number":"SB2538","title":"Sales tax; require contractors utilizing a material purchase certificate to pay sales tax on certain materials and services.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Contractor That Uses A Material Purchase Certificate To Purchase Materials Or Services That Do Not Become A Component Part Of A Structure To Be Erected Or Repaired With No Sales Tax Due Shall Report And Pay The Tax Due On Such Purchases; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2538/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2538.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1062346,"bill_number":"SB2544","title":"Special judges; expand authority of Chief Justice to appoint.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-1-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Authority Of The Chief Justice To Appoint Special Judges To Serve In County Courts To Address Overcrowded County Court Dockets And To Clarify The Discretion Of The Chief Justice To Determine The Type Of Caseload To Be Handled By A Special Judge; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2544/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2544.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":1062356,"bill_number":"SB2548","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2548/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2548.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":1062366,"bill_number":"SB2530","title":"Community Policing and Transparency Act; create body-worn camera policy standards.","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2530/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2530.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1062377,"bill_number":"SB2553","title":"Lamar County; authorize transfer of funds from the Sanitation Fund to the county general fund.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Lamar County, Mississippi, To Transfer Certain Funds From The Sanitation Fund To The County General Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2553/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2553.xml","sponsor":"John Polk"},
{"bill_id":1062569,"bill_number":"SB2564","title":"Pawnshops; revise procedure for the confiscation of pledged goods by law enforcement.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-67-329, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Procedure For The Confiscation Of Pledged Or Purchased Goods From A Pawnshop; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2564/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2564.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":1062589,"bill_number":"SC538","title":"Recognize Mrs. Tiffany Parks-Stone as \"Mrs. Mississippi 2017.\"","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing Mrs. Tiffany Parks-stone Upon Being Named \"mrs. Mississippi 2017,\" The Second Consecutive Title Honoree From Tupelo, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC538/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0538.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":1062609,"bill_number":"SB2559","title":"Judicial Advisory Study Committee; repeal.","description":"An Act To Repeal Section 9-21-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Mississippi Judicial Advisory Study Committee And Specifies The Membership Thereof; To Repeal Section 9-21-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Sets The Purpose Of The Study Committee; To Repeal Section 9-21-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Conduct Of Meetings Of The Study Committee; To Repeal Section 9-21-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Frequency Of The Meetings And What Constitutes A Quorum; To Repeal Section 9-21-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires The Administrative Office Of The Courts To Provide Support To The Study Committee; To Repeal Section 9-21-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires An Annual Report And Authorizes Studies; To Repeal Section 9-21-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Study Committee To Call Upon State Agencies And Local Governments To Call For Assistance And Requires Those Entities To Cooperate With The Study Committee And Render Such Information, Data, Aid And Assistance As May Be Requested By The Study Committee; To Repeal Section 9-21-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Study Committee To Enlist The Services Of Any Agency, Either Public Or Private, Or Any Individual Or Educational Institution, Bar Association, Research Organization, Foundation, Or Educational Or Civic Organization For Assistance In Accomplishing The Purposes Of This Chapter, Conducting Research Studies, Gathering Information Or Printing And Publishing Its Reports, And To Enter Into Contracts; To Repeal Section 9-21-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Study Committee To Employ Personnel; To Repeal Section 9-21-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides That Members Of The Study Committee Receive A Per Diem In Certain Circumstances; To Repeal Section 9-21-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Study Committee To Receive And Expend Funds Appropriated; To Authorize The Chief Justice Of The Supreme Court To Continue By Order The Continuance Of The Work Of The Criminal Code Consulting Group Of The Mississippi Judicial Advisory Study Committee And Any Other Group Or Subcommittee Of The Judicial Advisory Committee As He Sees Fit; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2559/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2559.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":1062630,"bill_number":"SC539","title":"Recognize Mississippi State University \"Bulldogs\" Football Team for victory in 2017 TaxSlayer Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Mississippi State University \"bulldogs\" Football Team For Their Impressive Victory Over The Louisville Cardinals In The 2017 Taxslayer Bowl In Jacksonville, Florida.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC539/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0539.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":1062647,"bill_number":"SC541","title":"Extend condolences of Legislature on passing of Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Commissioner Dr. Rosie Johnson.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Profound Sorrow Of The Legislature On The Passing Of Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Commissioner Dr. Rosie Johnson And Condolences To Her Family.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC541/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0541.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":1062660,"bill_number":"HC39","title":"Honorable Judge Tommy Gardner; commend service of and congratulate upon the occasion of his retirement.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Esteemed Legal And Judicial Career And Public Service Of The Honorable Judge Tommy Gardner Rendered To The Citizens Of Mississippi As Senior Circuit Court Judge For The First Circuit Court District And Congratulating Him Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC39/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0039.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":1062674,"bill_number":"SB2569","title":"Local governments; preempt authority to regulate the testing or operation of unmanned aircraft systems for business purposes.","description":"An Act To Preempt The Authority Of Local Governments To Regulate The Testing Or Operation Of Unmanned Aircraft For Business Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2569/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2569.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":1062688,"bill_number":"SB2567","title":"State Bond Commission; powers in connection with the issuance of state bonds are limited to certain administrative functions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-17-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Powers Of The State Bond Commission In Connection With Any State Bonds Authorized To Be Issued By An Act Of The Legislature Are Limited To Performing Certain Administrative And Procedural Functions Relating To The Issuance Of The Bonds; To Authorize The Commission To Perform Any Other Powers And Duties In Connection With Any State Bonds Authorized To Be Issued By An Act Of The Legislature That Are Specifically Granted To The Commission In That Act Of The Legislature; To Provide That The Commission Is Not Authorized To Make A Determination That Any State Bonds Should Not Be Issued Based On The Commission's Evaluation Of The Relative Merits Of The Projects Being Funded By The Bonds Or The Appropriateness Of The Policy Of Issuing The Bonds; To Provide That If All Of The Conditions That Are Prescribed For The Issuance Of The Bonds In The Act Of The Legislature Authorizing The Issuance Of The Bonds Have Been Met As Required In That Act, Then The Commission Shall Issue The Bonds As Provided In That Act; To Provide That The Provisions Of This Act Shall Apply Only To State Bonds Authorized To Be Issued By Acts Of The Legislature That Are Enacted On Or After The Effective Date Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2567/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2567.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1062703,"bill_number":"SB2568","title":"Katie's Law; DNA sample destruction; authorize County Judge for Lee County.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-47-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Known As \"katie's Law,\" To Provide That An Arrestee's Dna Sample May Be Destroyed And The Record Deleted From The Database Upon Motion Of One Of The Parties, Or The Court Sua Sponte; To Authorize An Additional County Court Judge For Lee County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-26","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2568/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2568.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1062717,"bill_number":"SB2566","title":"CON; issue to county-owned hospital in Tippah County for additional nursing facility beds.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-7-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Department Of Health Shall Issue A Certificate Of Need To A County-owned Hospital In Tippah County With A Skilled Nursing Facility At The Hospital For The Addition Of Nursing Facility Beds, Not To Exceed Ten Beds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2566/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2566.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":1062731,"bill_number":"SR4","title":"Express the sense of the Senate regarding the comparison of education funding formulas.","description":"A Resolution Expressing The Sense Of The Mississippi Senate Regarding The Comparison Of Education Funding Formulas.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR4/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SR/SR0004.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":1062743,"bill_number":"SB2574","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2574/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2574.xml","sponsor":"Chris Massey"},
{"bill_id":1062759,"bill_number":"SB2573","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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2573/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2573.xml","sponsor":"Chris Massey"},
{"bill_id":1062772,"bill_number":"HB1472","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, 2022, 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 Shall Be Used To Promote The City's Tourism And Economic Development; To Provide For An Indirect Referendum On The Continuation Of The Levying Of Such Tax; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1472/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1472.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Hale"},
{"bill_id":1062787,"bill_number":"SB2558","title":"Supersedeas bonds; provide appellate procedure.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-71-609, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Hearing For Supersedeas Bond By Chancellor Upon Appeal Of Administrative Decisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2558/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2558.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":1062800,"bill_number":"SB2562","title":"Office of Residential and Small Business Advocate; establish.","description":"An Act To Establish The Office Of Residential And Small Business Advocate To Represent The Interests Of Residential And Small Business Consumers In Any Matter Properly Before The Mississippi Public Service Commission; To Provide Qualifications Of The Advocate; To Provide Authority To Appoint Assistant Advocates And Other Staff; To Provide Access To Any Filings And Other Documentation Available To The Public Utilities Staff; To Provide Discretion In Determining The Interests Which Will Be Advocated In Any Particular Proceeding; To Provide For Annual Reports Of The Advocate; To Bring Forward Sections 77-2-1, 77-2-3, 77-2-5, 77-2-7, 77-2-9, 77-2-11, 77-2-13, 77-2-15, 77-2-17, 77-2-19 And 77-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2562/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2562.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":1062816,"bill_number":"HR13","title":"Chancellor Terrill Moffett; commend and congratulate upon his retirement.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Chancellor And Retired Major General Terrill Moffett Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement As Chancellor.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"Immediate Release","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR13/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0013.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":1062829,"bill_number":"SB2565","title":"Abortion facility required to have CON and \"Mississippi Unborn Infants Dignity Act\"; enact.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-75-26, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Licensed Abortion Facilities To Operate With A Current Certificate Of Need Issued By The State Department Of Health And To Prescribe Criminal Penalties For Any Physician Or The Operator Of Any Abortion Facility Which Conducts Abortions Without The Required Certificate Of Need; To Require The Local Medical Examiner To Verify The Proper Licensure And Certification Of The Abortion Facility; To Amend Sections 41-75-1, 41-7-173 And 41-41-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; To Enact 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, 41-61-53 And 41-61-59, 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2565/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2565.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":1062843,"bill_number":"SB2570","title":"Local entities; prohibit ordinances regulating the use of certain containers.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Local Governments From Adopting Or Enforcing An Ordinance That Regulates The Use, Disposition Or Sale Of, Or Prohibits, Restricts Or Imposes Any Fee, Charge Or Tax On, Certain Auxiliary Containers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2570/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2570.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":1062855,"bill_number":"SB2560","title":"Habitual offenders; revise maximum penalties under certain circumstances.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Imposition Of Maximum Penalties For Certain Habitual Offenders Under Certain Circumstances; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2560/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2560.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":1062871,"bill_number":"SB2561","title":"Administrative Procedures Act; revise the maximum number of days for which a temporary rule may be effective.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-43-3.108, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Maximum Number Of Days For Which A Temporary Rule May Be Effective Under The Administrative Procedures Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2561/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2561.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":1062883,"bill_number":"SB2556","title":"Local government police vehicles; allow off duty use of under certain circumstances.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 17-25-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Off-duty Use Of Municipal And County Police Vehicles By Certain Law Enforcement Officers Engaging In Private Employment; To Provide That Such Use Must Be Approved By The Local Governmental Entity Whose Vehicle Is Involved; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2556/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2556.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":1062897,"bill_number":"SB2572","title":"Residential builders/remodelers; revise licensing law.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-59-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definitions Of Terms 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; To Amend Section 27-17-457, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Residential Trade Contractor Who Holds A Current License Issued By The State Board Of Contractors Under Chapter 59, Title 73, Shall Be Allowed To Do Business In Any Municipality Or County In The State Without Being Required To Obtain A Separate License Or Privilege License Bond In A Municipality Or County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Failed","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2572/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2572.xml","sponsor":"Chris Massey"},
{"bill_id":1062911,"bill_number":"SB2555","title":"MS Transportation Commission; authorize to receive payments for the enforcement of traffic laws in work zones.","description":"An Act To Create The \"kelvin Butler Act\"; To Authorize The Mississippi Transportation Commission To Receive Payment From Its Contractors For The Enforcement Of Traffic Laws In Certain Work Zones; To Authorize The Use Of Government Personnel And Assets Under Certain Conditions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2018-03-26","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2018-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2555/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2555.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1062926,"bill_number":"SB2571","title":"Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act; To Authorize Cannabis Use By Certain Patients Who Have Debilitating Medical Conditions; To Provide Certain Protections To Patients, Caregivers, Medical Providers, Medical Cannabis Establishments, Dispensaries, Pharmacies And Testing Facilities For The Medical Use Of Cannabis; To Provide That The State Department Of Health Will Administer This Act, And Issue Registry Identification Cards To Qualifying Patients And Registrations To Qualifying 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 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 Amend Section 27-7-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Business Expenses Of Medical Cannabis Establishments Are Deductions For Income Tax Purposes; To Bring Forward Sections 41-29-113, 41-29-115, 73-9-61, 73-15-29, 73-19-23, 73-25-29 And 73-27-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Possible Amendment And To Make Certain Nonsubstantive Changes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2571/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2571.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":1062939,"bill_number":"SB2563","title":"Mississippi chartered or domiciled banks; provide for parity with foreign banks when extending open end credit.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 81-5-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Insure Parity Between Mississippi Chartered Or Domiciled Banks With Banks From Foreign Jurisdictions That Branch Into Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2563/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2563.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":1062953,"bill_number":"SC540","title":"Mourn the passing of former Deputy Commissioner of Insurance Charles Davis Pace.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Condolences Of The Mississippi Legislature To The Bereaved Family Of Former Deputy Commissioner Of Insurance For The State Of Mississippi Charles Davis Pace Of Madison.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-09","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC540/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0540.xml","sponsor":"Videt Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1062966,"bill_number":"SB2557","title":"Age of majority; revise.","description":"An Act To Lower The Age Of Majority From 21 To 18; To Amend Section 1-3-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Definition Of Infant; To Amend Section 1-3-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Definition Of Minor; To Amend Section 11-5-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform As To Sale Or Conveyance Of A Minor's Property; To Amend Section 11-46-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Savings Clause Of The Tort Claims Act To Conform; To Amend Sections 13-5-1 And 13-5-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Age Of Jury Service; To Amend Section 15-1-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Limitations Applicable To Actions Or Suits To Cancel Tax Titles To Conform; To Amend Section 15-1-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Limitations Applicable To An Action By A Ward Against A Guardian Or Surety; To Amend Section 15-1-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Savings In Favor Of Persons Under Disabilities; To Amend Section 19-21-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Qualifications For Coroner; To Amend Section 19-25-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Qualifications For Sheriff; To Amend Section 21-15-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Militia Power Of The Mayor To Conform; To Amend Section 41-29-145, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Distribution Of Controlled Substances Punishment To Conform; To Amend Section 37-11-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Furnishing Of Instruction And Training For Hospitalized Children; To Amend Section 37-23-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Establishment Of Education Programs For Deaf, Aphasic And Emotionally Disturbed Children; To Amend Section 37-23-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Eligibility Of Children Who Receive State Financial Assistance; To Amend Section 37-23-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Age Of Eligibility For Exceptional Children Or Handicapped Children For Certain Programs; To Amend Section 37-45-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Obligation To Maintain And Establish Free Public Schools To Conform; To Amend Section 37-103-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Determination Of Residence Of School Children To Conform; To Amend Section 37-151-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Allowance Of State Funds For Special Education, Gifted Education And University-based Programs To Conform; To Amend Section 41-7-173, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of Pediatric Skilled Nursing Facility To Conform; To Amend Section 41-19-275, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Age Of Persons Served By The Central Mississippi Residential Center; To Amend Section 43-19-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Age Of Mandatory Support In An Order Of Filiation; To Amend Section 97-33-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Penalty For Gambling With A Known Minor; To Amend Section 93-19-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Age For Removal Of Disability As To Real Estate; To Amend Section 93-19-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Provisions As To The Terms Of A Decree Removing The Disability Of Minority; To Amend Section 93-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Age For Issuance Of A Marriage License; To Amend Section 93-9-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Provisions As To Age For The Terms Of A Decree For Removal Of The Disability Of A Minor; To Amend Section 93-11-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Age Of Emancipation; To Amend Sections 93-13-75 And 93-13-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform As To The Guardianship Of Minors; To Amend Section 93-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform As To The Age Of Parents In An Adoption; To Amend Section 91-5-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform As To Age Of Issue Capable Of Inheriting; To Amend Section 91-7-293, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform As To Final Accounting By The Heirs Of An Estate; To Amend Section 91-20-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform As To Transfers To Minors; To Repeal Section 91-7-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides That The Age Of 18 Shall Be The Age Of Majority Of An Executor, Executrix, Administrator Or Administratrix And That The Bond Executed By Such Person For The Performance Of The Duties Shall Be As Valid And Binding As If Such Person Were Of Full Age; To Repeal Section 93-3-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Removal Of The Disabilities Of Minority Of Certain Married Persons With Respect To Homestead Transactions; To Repeal Section 93-19-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides That All Persons 18 Years Of Age Or Older, If Not Otherwise Disqualified, Shall Have The Capacity To Enter Into Binding Contractual Relationships Affecting Personal Property And That An Eighteen-year-old May Sue And Be Sued In His Own Name As An Adult And Be Served With Process As An Adult; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2557/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2557.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":1062981,"bill_number":"HR14","title":"Tony Brown; commend football success as running back for the East Central High School Hornets Football Team.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Honoring The Many Accomplishments Of Tony Brown And The Inspirational Role He Played In The Lives Of Each Of His Football Teammates And The Entire Jackson County, Mississippi, Community.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR14/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0014.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":1062993,"bill_number":"HB1471","title":"City of Southaven; extend the 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 Until July 1, 2022, 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 Provide For An Indirect Referendum On The Continuation Of The Levying Of Such Tax; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1471/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1471.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Hale"},
{"bill_id":1063008,"bill_number":"SB2575","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":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2575/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2575.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":1063028,"bill_number":"SB2586","title":"Air Operating Permit Program Fee Trust Fund; provide for more efficient management of.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 49-17-14, 49-17-16, 49-17-30 And 49-17-32, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For More Efficient Management Of The Air Operating Permit Program Fee Trust Fund; To Provide For Changes To The Title V Fee System Such That Sufficient Funds Are Collected Through An Equitable Fee System For The Title V Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2586/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2586.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1063071,"bill_number":"SB2589","title":"MS Highway Safety Patrol; increase salaries of sworn officers by $5,000.00.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-1-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase By $5,000.00 The Salaries Of All Sworn Officers Of The Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol, Including Service In The Driver's License Division And The Sworn Officers Of The Mississippi Bureau Of Narcotics; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2589/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2589.xml","sponsor":"Chris Massey"},
{"bill_id":1063116,"bill_number":"SB2585","title":"Terroristic threat; create offense of.","description":"An Act To Create The Offense Of Making A Terroristic Threat; To Define The Elements Of The Offense; To Provide That Making A Terroristic Threat Is A Felony Punishable By Imprisonment Not To Exceed 10 Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2585/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2585.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1063161,"bill_number":"SB2578","title":"Ad valorem tax; revise provisions regarding payment where county inadvertently exempted property, revise certain homestead exemption.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-35-157, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If Property Is Found To Have Escaped Ad Valorem Taxation Due To A County Board Of Supervisors Having Granted An Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Authorized By Law And Then Inadvertently Allowing The Exemption To Extend Beyond The Period Authorized By Law For The Exemption, A Taxpayer May Pay The Ad Valorem Taxes, Without Any Penalty Or Interest, Which Otherwise Would Have Been Levied On The Property Had It Not Been Inadvertently Exempted From Ad Valorem Taxation By The County Board Of Supervisors; To Bring Forward Section 27-35-155, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Assessment Of Property Having Escaped Ad Valorem Taxation, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; 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, 2018, 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, 2018, 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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2578/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2578.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":1063207,"bill_number":"SB2576","title":"Hate crimes; revise delineation of victim.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 99-19-301 And 99-19-305, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Delineation Of Classes Of Victims Triggering An Enhanced Penalty For A Hate Crime; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2576/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2576.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":1063252,"bill_number":"SB2590","title":"Certificate of title; require all-terrain vehicles sold by a dealer after July 1, 2018, to be titled.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-21-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require New Or Used All-terrain Vehicles To Be Titled When Sold By A Dealer; To Require A Dealer Who Sells Any New Or Used All-terrain Vehicles To Furnish To The Purchaser Without Charge An Application For Certificate Of Title Of The All-terrain Vehicle, And Cause To Be Forwarded To The Department Of Revenue Any And All Documents Required By The Department To Issue Certificate Of Title To The Purchaser Or Transferee; To Allow Voluntary Application For Title To Be Made For Any All-terrain Vehicle That Has Not Been Issued A Certificate Of Title; To Amend Section 63-21-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2590/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2590.xml","sponsor":"Chris Massey"},
{"bill_id":1063299,"bill_number":"SB2577","title":"College and Work Readiness Program between certain IHL universities and low-performing schools; establish.","description":"An Act To Establish The \"college And Work Readiness Act Of 2018\" Which Is An Act-stem Improvement Pilot Program Between Certain State Institutions Of Higher Learning And Certain Low-performing School Districts To Increase Student Act Scores And Improve Interest In Stem Academic Programs; To Prescribe Certain Components Of The Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2577/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2577.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1063345,"bill_number":"SB2581","title":"Mississippi Works Career-Tech Scholars Program; create scholarship programs for career-technical education.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Works Career-tech Scholars Program\" To Provide Funds To Help Eligible Students Of Public Community And Junior Colleges Who Are Enrolled In Identified Career And Technical Education Programs Pay The Cost Of Tuition Not Covered By Federal, State And Institutional Aid; To Provide Student Qualifications For The Program; To Prescribe The Responsibilities Of State Agencies And The Community College System In The Administration Of The Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2581/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2581.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":1063392,"bill_number":"SB2591","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, 2018, 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2591/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2591.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":1063438,"bill_number":"SB2584","title":"Teacher licensure; authorize special nonrenewable license for certain teacher candidates under the alternative route.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State Department Of Education To Implement An Alternative Route Special Nonrenewable License For Prospective Teachers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2584/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2584.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1063485,"bill_number":"SB2580","title":"Municipalities; authorize to elect five aldermen if population is 10,000 or more and certain conditions are met.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Municipality With A Population Of 10,000 Or More, During A Certain Time Period, To Elect Five Aldermen Rather Than Seven Aldermen; To Require That The Governing Authorities Of The Municipality Adopt A Resolution Declaring Their Intention To Increase The Number Of Aldermen And Publish The Resolution In A Newspaper Published In The Municipality; To Provide That If 10% Or 1500, Whichever Is Less, Of The Qualified Electors Of The Municipality File A Petition Protesting The Increase In The Number Of Aldermen, The Governing Authorities Shall Call An Election Regarding Such Increase; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2580/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2580.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":1063527,"bill_number":"SB2579","title":"Provision of educational services to detained students while school is in session; clarify.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-321, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Sponsoring School District Or Private Provider Agreed Upon By The Youth Court And School District Shall Be Responsible For Providing The Instructional Program For The Detainee While In Detention During The Academic School Year When School Is In Session; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2579/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2579.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1063572,"bill_number":"SB2583","title":"Conflict of interest provision applicable to school districts; revise employees and administrators subject to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-11-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Conflict Of Interest Provisions Applicable To School Districts Does Not Apply To Employees With No Authority To Negotiate School District Contracts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2583/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2583.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1063616,"bill_number":"SB2588","title":"Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; any municipality or may establish leisure and recreation districts if alcohol is legal.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Any Municipality That Has Voted In Favor Of Coming Out From Under The Dry Law Or That Is In A County That Has Voted In Favor Of Coming Out From Under The Dry Law, And Any County That Has Voted In Favor Of Coming Out From Under The Dry Law, To Establish Leisure And Recreation Districts Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2588/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2588.xml","sponsor":"Chris Massey"},
{"bill_id":1063662,"bill_number":"SB2582","title":"Suspension or expulsion of pupils; appeals of school board decisions filed with chancery court.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-9-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Appeals Of School Board Decisions Regarding Student Discipline Matters Shall Be Filed With The Chancery Court; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2582/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2582.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1063706,"bill_number":"SB2593","title":"Commissioner of Banking and Consumer Finance; revise salary of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 81-1-69, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Salary Of The Commissioner Of Banking And Consumer Finance Shall Be Equal To The Average Of The Total Compensation In The Form Of Salary And Any Bonus For The Commissioners Or Executive Heads Of The Departments Or Agencies Of The States Of Louisiana, Alabama And Tennessee That Regulate Banks And Financial Institutions; To Delete The Provision That Provides That The Salary Of The Deputy Commissioner Of Banking And Consumer Finance Shall Be Fixed By The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2593/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2593.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":1063750,"bill_number":"SB2592","title":"Banks; revise merger process to align with the Mississippi Business Corporation Act.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 81-5-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Align The Bank Merger Process And Approval With The Mississippi Business Corporation Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2592/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2592.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":1063795,"bill_number":"SB2594","title":"Commissioner of Banking; authorize to examine financial institutions service providers.","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2594/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2594.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":1063841,"bill_number":"SB2587","title":"State Department of Education central reporting system to be used by school districts; require.","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 To The Department Of All Data Required By Federal Law To Be Reported To The United States Department Of Education Office For Civil Rights; To Require The State Department Of Education And School Districts And Charter Schools To Publish Said Information On Their Respective Websites; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2587/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2587.xml","sponsor":"Chris Massey"},
{"bill_id":1063906,"bill_number":"HB1494","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for the ACE Fund.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds In The Amount Of $11,000,000.00 For The Ace Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1494/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1494.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1063918,"bill_number":"HB1483","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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1483/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1483.xml","sponsor":"Philip Gunn"},
{"bill_id":1063931,"bill_number":"HB1509","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1509/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1509.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":1063944,"bill_number":"HB1480","title":"Use tax; distribute to municipalities a portion of revenue.","description":"An Act To Provide That An Amount Equal To A Portion Of The Use Tax Revenue Collected Under The Mississippi Use Tax Law Shall Be Distributed To Municipalities; To Provide That Funds Distributed To Municipalities Under This Act Shall Be Expended Solely For Paying Costs Associated With Repair, Maintenance, Construction And Reconstruction Of Roads, Streets And Bridges; To Bring Forward Section 27-67-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Defines Certain Terms Under The Mississippi Use Tax Law, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1480/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1480.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":1063958,"bill_number":"HB1518","title":"Mississippi Access to Health Care and Patient Choice Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Mississippi Access To Health Care And Patient Choice 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 Remove End-stage Renal Disease Facilities And Ambulatory Surgical Facilities From The Requirement For A Certificate Of Need; To Amend Sections 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; 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 Performed By A Duly Licensed Physician Or Podiatrist; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1518/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1518.xml","sponsor":"Robert Foster"},
{"bill_id":1063969,"bill_number":"HB1519","title":"Mississippi Access to Health Care Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Mississippi Access To Health Care 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 Remove End-stage Renal Disease Facilities And Ambulatory Surgical Facilities From The Requirement For A Certificate Of Need; To Amend Sections 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1519/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1519.xml","sponsor":"Robert Foster"},
{"bill_id":1063979,"bill_number":"HB1499","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; 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; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2018-03-24","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2018-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1499/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1499.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1063992,"bill_number":"HB1517","title":"Mississippi Gulf Coast Restoration Act of 2018; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Gulf Coast Restoration Act Of 2018,\" To Define Certain Terms For The Purposes Of This Act; To Create A Nonprofit Corporation To Be Known As One Coast, Inc., Which Will Create And Administer The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund For The Purpose Of Assisting Counties, And Other Entities In Those Counties, That Were Disproportionately Affected By The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill And Other Entities In Those Counties; To Provide That The Restoration 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 Restoration Fund May Be Used To Assist Counties, And Other Entities In Those Counties, That Were Disproportionately Affected By The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill; To Provide For The Composition Of The Board Of Directors Of One Coast, Inc.; To Provide The Powers And Duties Of One Coast, 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 Restoration Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1517/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1517.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":1064003,"bill_number":"HB1496","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 $4,000,000.00 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 Public Facilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1496/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1496.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1064018,"bill_number":"HB1516","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1516/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1516.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":1064030,"bill_number":"HB1500","title":"Counties and municipalities; prohibit certain regulation of the use, disposition, sale or taxing of disposal plastic bags and certain other containers.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Counties And Cities From Regulating The Use, Disposition Or Sale Of Auxiliary Containers As Well As The Imposition Of A Tax, Fee Or Charge On Such Containers; To Define The Term \"auxiliary Container\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1500/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1500.xml","sponsor":"Philip Gunn"},
{"bill_id":1064044,"bill_number":"HB1478","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1478/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1478.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1064057,"bill_number":"HB1515","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1515/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1515.xml","sponsor":"Philip Gunn"},
{"bill_id":1064070,"bill_number":"HB1493","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 $68,000,000.00 To $71,000,000.00 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 Extend The Reverter On The Provisions That Authorize The State Bond Commission To Negotiate The Sale Of Bonds Issued Under The Mississippi Major Economic Impact Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1493/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1493.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1064084,"bill_number":"HB1474","title":"Legislature; allow PERS retirees to receive retirement allowance while serving as a member of.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 25-11-126, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Persons Who Are Receiving A Retirement Allowance From The Public Employees' Retirement System Who Are Elected As A Member Of The Legislature After Retirement, And Members Of The Legislature Who Are Eligible To Receive A Retirement Allowance From The Public Employees' Retirement System While Serving As A Member Of The Legislature, May Receive A Retirement Allowance From The System While Serving As A Member Of The Legislature In Addition To Receiving The Regular Compensation For Members Of The Legislature; To Provide That Those Persons Shall Not Be Active Members Of The Retirement System And Shall Not Receive Any Creditable Service For The Period During Which They Receive A Retirement Allowance While Serving As A Member Of The Legislature; To Amend Section 25-11-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Section 25-11-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Those Persons To Pay The Full Amount Of The Employee's Contributions On The Amount Of Compensation Received For Serving As A Member Of The Legislature; To Provide That Those Persons Will Not Receive Any Additional Creditable Service In The Retirement System As A Result Of The Payment Of The Employee's Contribution; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1474/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1474.xml","sponsor":"Preston Sullivan"},
{"bill_id":1064095,"bill_number":"HB1482","title":"Provider-Sponsored Health Plan; bring forward section that defines for purposes of possible amendment.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Section 83-5-603, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Defines Provider-sponsored Health Plan, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1482/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1482.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":1064108,"bill_number":"HB1502","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 To The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1502/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1502.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Horne"},
{"bill_id":1064121,"bill_number":"HB1491","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1491/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1491.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1064133,"bill_number":"HB1488","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 $11,000,000.00 For The Ace Fund; To Amend Section 57-61-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase By $4,000,000.00 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 Public Facilities; To Amend Section 57-75-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase From $68,000,000.00 To $71,000,000.00 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 Extend The Reverter On The Provisions That Authorize The State Bond Commission To Negotiate The Sale Of Bonds Issued Under The Mississippi Major Economic Impact Act; To Authorize The Issuance Of $2,000,000.00 Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Mississippi Site Development Grant Fund; To Amend Section 57-1-701, 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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1488/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1488.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1064148,"bill_number":"HB1476","title":"Real estate brokers license; revise requirement for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-35-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Requirements To Be Granted A Real Estate Brokers License; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"Allow Governor's Veto to Stand","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1476/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1476.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1064160,"bill_number":"HB1501","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1501/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1501.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":1064174,"bill_number":"HB1473","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1473/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1473.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":1064184,"bill_number":"HB1505","title":"Vaccinations; allow religious belief exemption from requirement for school attendance based on.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 41-23-37 And 43-20-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Exemptions From The Immunization Requirements Of Schools And Licensed Child Care Facilities When A Parent Or Legal Guardian Objects To Immunization Of The Child On The Grounds That The Immunization Conflicts With The Religious Beliefs Of The Parent Or Guardian; To Provide That The Immunization May Be Required Regardless Of The Exemption Provided By This Act In Cases When Such Disease Is In Epidemic Stages; To Provide That A Parent Or Guardian Must First Furnish The Responsible Official Of The School Or Facility An Affidavit In Which The Parent Or Guardian Swears Or Affirms That The Immunization Required Conflicts With The Religious Beliefs Of The Parent Or Guardian Before A Child Is Exempted From Immunization On Religious Grounds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1505/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1505.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":1064198,"bill_number":"HB1514","title":"The Patient Choice Act of 2018; enact.","description":"An Act To Create The Patient Choice Act Of 2018; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1514/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1514.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":1064216,"bill_number":"HB1477","title":"Motor vehicle dealers; revise safety recall provisions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-17-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Requirements Of A Manufacturer And Motor Vehicle Dealer Regarding A Motor Vehicle Safety Recall; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1477/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1477.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1064228,"bill_number":"HB1487","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for the Mississippi Site Development Grant Fund.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of $2,000,000.00 Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Mississippi Site Development Grant Fund; To Amend Section 57-1-701, 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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1487/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1487.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1064241,"bill_number":"HB1510","title":"Gestational Age Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Gestational Age Act; To Enact Definitions; To Prohibit Abortions After 15 Weeks' Gestation; To Provide Civil Penalties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1510/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1510.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":1064254,"bill_number":"HB1504","title":"Vaccinations to attend school; authorize exemptions for medical reasons with physician's letter.","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1504/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1504.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":1064267,"bill_number":"HB1485","title":"Income tax; authorize a tax credit for contributions to certain endowed funds held by community foundations.","description":"An Act To Create The \"endow Mississippi Program\" To Promote Philanthropic Investments In Local Community Development Programs By Providing A Tax Credit For Charitable Gifts Made By Taxpayers To Endowed Funds Held By Community Foundations In Mississippi; To Provide That The Tax Credit Shall Be 25% Of A Qualified Contribution To An Endowed Fund At A Qualified Community Foundation Subject To Certain Requirements; To Provide That The Aggregate Amount Of Tax Credits Authorized Under This Act Shall Not Exceed $500,000.00 In Any One Calendar Year; To Provide That From And After January 1, 2023, No Credits May Be Authorized Under This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1485/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1485.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1064280,"bill_number":"HC40","title":"Judge Jim Pounds; commend and recognize on outstanding professional accomplishments and tremendous community service.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing And Commending The Honorable Jim Pounds On His Remarkable Professional Accomplishments And Outstanding Community Service.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC40/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0040.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":1064292,"bill_number":"HB1479","title":"Professional bail agents; delete repealers on certain laws regarding.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 83-39-3, 83-39-7 And 83-39-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For Professional Bail Agent Licensure And Other Requirements; To Amend Reenacted Section 83-39-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make A Minor, Nonsubstantive Change; To Amend Section 4, Chapter 446, Laws Of 2016, To Delete The Repealer From The Effective Date Language On The Sections Of Law That Provide For Professional Bail Agent Licensure And Other Requirements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1479/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1479.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":1064305,"bill_number":"HB1511","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 Southern Mississippi Planning And Development District, Upon Appropriation By The Legislature, Based Upon The Approval Of The Board Of Trustees Of The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund To Provide Assistance Under Grant And Loan Programs Established In This Act; 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 Southern Mississippi Planning And Development District Shall Review Applications For Assistance Under This Act And Make Recommendations For Assistance To The Board Of Trustees Of The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund; To Provide That The Board Of Trustees Shall Review A Recommendation For Assistance Prepared By The Southern Mississippi Planning And Development District And Determine Whether An Applicant Should Receive Assistance Under This Act; To Provide That If The Board Of Trustees Of The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund Determines That An Applicant Should Receive Assistance And Votes To Approve A Recommendation For Assistance, Then The Board Of Trustees Shall Prepare An Approval Of Recommendation For Assistance And Provide Its Approval Of Recommendation For Assistance To The Southern Mississippi Planning And Development District Which Shall Use Funds From The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund For The Purpose Of Providing The Assistance; To Establish An Economic Development Infrastructure And Buildings Grant Program To Be Administered By The Southern Mississippi Planning And Development District For The Purpose Of Providing Strategic Investment On A Competitive Basis To Support Economic Development, Foster Job Creation And Attract Private Investment In Order To Support Construction Of Public Infrastructure And Building Construction And Renovation That Will Benefit Private Business Enterprises Creating New Jobs; To Establish An Economic Development Public Facilities Grant Program To Be Administered By The Southern Mississippi Planning And Development District For The Purpose Of Providing Strategic Investment On A Competitive Basis To Support Economic Development, Foster Immediate Public Sector Job Creation And Leverage Other Public Or Private Investment In Order To Support Construction Of Infrastructure And Building Construction And Renovation That Will Benefit Public Agencies Or Organizations In Creating New Public Sector Jobs; To Establish An Economic Development Community Preparation And Capacity Building Grant Program To Be Administered By The Southern Mississippi Planning And Development District For The Purpose Of Providing Strategic Investments On A Competitive Basis To Support Planning, Strategies And Other Technical Assistance Activities That Will Build The Capacity Of Communities To Compete For Economic Development Projects; To Establish A Small Business Revolving Loan Program To Be Administered By The Southern Mississippi Planning And Development District For The Purpose Of Providing Loans To Small Businesses That Lack Access To Traditional Capital; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1511/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1511.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":1064317,"bill_number":"HB1492","title":"Department of Revenue; remove limit on number of employees that may be designated to be law enforcement officers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-3-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Limit On The Number Of Department Of Revenue Employees That The Commissioner Of Revenue May Designate To Be Law Enforcement Officers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1492/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1492.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1064330,"bill_number":"HB1498","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1498/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1498.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1064343,"bill_number":"HB1486","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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1486/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1486.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1064357,"bill_number":"HB1497","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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-13","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1497/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1497.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1064369,"bill_number":"HB1503","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1503/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1503.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Horne"},
{"bill_id":1064383,"bill_number":"HB1507","title":"Radar; authorize sheriff and deputies 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; To Provide That Fifty Percent Of Fines Collected By A County From The Use Of Radar Shall Be Deposited Into A Special Fund To Be Appropriated By The Legislature For Maintenance, Reconstruction And/or Repair Of Existing Highways And Bridges; To Provide That The Other Fifty Percent Of Fines Collected Shall Be Used By The Office Of State Aid Road Construction To Be Used In The County Where The Fine Originated; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1507/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1507.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":1064396,"bill_number":"HB1512","title":"BP settlement funds; provide for distribution to applicants for assistance for projects.","description":"An Act To Create Eleven Special Funds In The State Treasury With One Fund For The Geographical Area Of Each Of The Ten Planning And Development Districts Excluding Hancock, Harrison And Jackson Counties, And One Fund For Hancock, Harrison And Jackson Counties To Be Designated As The \"gulf Coast Restoration Fund\"; To Provide That The Monies In Each Of The Special Funds Shall Be Administered By The Mississippi Development Authority (mda) And Shall Be Used By Mda, Upon Appropriation By The Legislature, To Provide Assistance To Applicants For Projects Authorized By This Act; To Specify The Applicants Who Are Eligible For Assistance Under This Act; To Provide That Mda Shall Establish Criteria, Rules And Procedures For Accepting, Reviewing And Granting Or Denying Applications For Assistance Under This Act; To Provide A Timeline For Submissions Of Applications To Mda, For Review, Evaluation And Scoring Of Applications By Mda, And For Presentation Of The Applications To The Appropriate Legislative Advisory Committee For Its Evaluation And Recommendations; To Provide That Applications For Assistance Under This Act Will Be Received Through A Web Portal Set Up By Mda; To Establish Legislative Advisory Committees For The Geographic Area Of Each Of The Ten Planning And Development Districts And For The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund, Which Will Serve Only In An Advisory Capacity In Reviewing And Evaluating Applications For Assistance Under This Act; To Provide That The Legislative Advisory Committees Will Meet Annually To Review And Evaluate The Projects Being Considered For Funding By Mda; To Provide That Mda Will Call The Meetings Of The Legislative Advisory Committee, Notify The Committee Members Of The Meeting And Chair The Meeting; To Provide That Mda Will Have The Final Decision Regarding The Application For Assistance; To Prohibit Mda From Approving Any Application For Assistance Or Funding Any Project Until After The Legislative Advisory Committee Has Reviewed And Evaluated The Application; To Authorize Mda To Make Loans, Loan Guarantees, Grants And Any Other Financial Assistance Under This Act To Applicants Whose Projects Are Approved For Assistance By Mda; To Direct Mda To Establish A Scoring Process For The Selection Of Projects That Have The Potential To Generate Increased Economic Activity In The Counties Involved, And To Specify The Types Of Projects For Which Assistance May Be Made; To Provide For Financial Audits And Operational Audits Of Recipients Of Assistance Under This Act; To Direct Mda To File An Annual Report With The Governor And The Legislature That Includes Detailed Information Regarding Receipts And Expenditures Of The Funds Received And Provided As Assistance Under This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1512/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1512.xml","sponsor":"Charles Busby"},
{"bill_id":1064410,"bill_number":"HB1490","title":"Antique motorcycles; authorize display of historical license plate.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Owner Of An Antique Motorcycle,","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1490/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1490.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1064423,"bill_number":"HB1481","title":"Medicaid; extend repealers on various provisions relating to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Repealer On The Comprehensive List Of The Types Of Care And Services Covered By Medicaid; To Amend Section 43-13-145, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealers On Provisions Relating To The Annual Assessment On Licensed Hospitals In Mississippi To Provide Funding For The Medicaid Program, The Administration Of The Hospital Assessment, And The Payment Of Additional Annual Medicare Upper Payment Limits And Disproportionate Share Hospital Payments To Mississippi Hospitals That Participate In The Medicaid Program; To Bring Forward Section 73-25-34, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Requirements For Engaging In The Practice Of Telemedicine Across State Lines, For The Purposes Of Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 73-25-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Practice Of Nursing By Nurse Practitioners, For The Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Section 41-41-131, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Change The Name Of The Women's Health Protection And Preborn Pain Act To The Women's Health Protection And Fetal Heartbeat Act; To Amend Section 41-41-133, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Several New Definitions To The Act; To Amend Section 41-41-135, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Physicians From Performing Or Inducing An Abortion Without First Making A Determination By Using An Abdominal Ultrasound Imaging Procedure If The Unborn Human Individual That The Pregnant Woman Is Carrying Has A Detectable Fetal Heartbeat; To Amend Section 41-41-137, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Physicians From Performing Or Inducing An Abortion If It Has Been Determined That The Unborn Human Individual That The Pregnant Woman Is Carrying Has A Detectable Fetal Heartbeat; To Create New Section 41-41-138, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Criminal Penalties For Physicians Who Knowingly Perform Or Induce An Abortion In Violation Of Section 41-41-135 Or 41-41-137; To Provide That A Pregnant Woman On Whom An Abortion Is Performed Or Induced In Violation Of Section 41-41-135 Or 41-41-137 Is Not Guilty Of Violating Or Attempting To Violate Either Of Those Sections And Is Not Subject To A Criminal Penalty Based On That Violation; To Amend Section 41-41-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; To Amend Section 41-41-141, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Limit The Exemption From The Prohibitions In This Act Only To Cases Where There Exists A Condition In Which An Abortion Is Necessary To Preserve The Life Of The Pregnant Woman And To Remove The Other Exemptions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1481/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1481.xml","sponsor":"Chris Brown"},
{"bill_id":1064437,"bill_number":"SC543","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC543/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0543.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1064449,"bill_number":"HB1489","title":"CDL; exclude church-owned vehicles with 30 or less passengers from requirement.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-1-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude Church-owned Vehicles With Thirty Or Less Passengers From The Definition Of Commercial Motor Vehicle For The Purposes Of Commercial Driver's Licenses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1489/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1489.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1064462,"bill_number":"HB1495","title":"Income tax; revise credit for ad valorem tax paid on inventory.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-22.5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Income Tax Credit For Ad Valorem Taxes Paid On Certain Inventory Shall Be The Amount Of Such Ad Valorem Taxes Paid; To Provide That The Amount Of The Tax Credit Used In A Taxable Year Shall Not Exceed The Amount Of Income Taxes Due The State Of Mississippi Attributable To The Location Where The Inventory Is Found; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1495/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1495.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1064474,"bill_number":"HB1475","title":"Attorney General; require approval by the 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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1475/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1475.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":1064489,"bill_number":"SC542","title":"Constitution; transfer powers of State Board of Education to the Governor.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 203 Of The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890 To Transfer The Powers And Duties Of The State Board Of Education To The Governor; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC542/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0542.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1064501,"bill_number":"HB1508","title":"\"The Mississippi First Higher Education Act\"; enact to remove affirmative action, multiculturalism and sanctuary of illegal aliens.","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1508/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1508.xml","sponsor":"Robert Foster"},
{"bill_id":1064515,"bill_number":"HB1506","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1506/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1506.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":1064527,"bill_number":"HB1484","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1484/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1484.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1064539,"bill_number":"HB1513","title":"Patient Choice Act of 2018; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Patient Choice Act Of 2018; 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 Performed By A Duly Licensed Physician Or Podiatrist; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1513/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1513.xml","sponsor":"Robert Foster"},
{"bill_id":1065119,"bill_number":"SB2595","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2595/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2595.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1065121,"bill_number":"SB2662","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2662/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2662.xml","sponsor":"Gary Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1065125,"bill_number":"SB2621","title":"Rail crossings; clarify that vehicles approaching a crossing must stop for on-track equipment.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-1007, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make It Clear That Vehicles Approaching A Railroad Grade Crossing Must Stop Upon The Approach Of On-track Equipment, Including, But Not Limited To, Hi-rail Vehicles And On-track Maintenance Equipment; To Amend Section 63-3-1013, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make It Clear That Certain Equipment Must Stop At Railroad Grade Crossings Upon The Approach Of On-track Equipment, Including, But Not Limited To, Hi-rail Vehicles And On-track Maintenance Equipment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2621/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2621.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1065129,"bill_number":"SB2642","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2642/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2642.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1065132,"bill_number":"SB2603","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2603/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2603.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1065135,"bill_number":"SB2635","title":"Mass-fatality incident; clarify authority of State Medical Examiner in recovery and identification operations.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-61-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Definitions; To Amend Section 41-61-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Various Responsibilities In Mass-fatality Incidents Of The Participants In The Medical Examiner System; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2635/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2635.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":1065141,"bill_number":"SB2601","title":"Alcoholic beverages; authorize certain distillers to sell their products at the distillery for off-premises consumption.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Issuance Of Distillery Retailer's Permits Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; To Provide That A Distillery Retailer's Permit May Be Issued To The Holder Of A Class 1 Manufacturer's Permit; To Provide That Such A Permit Shall Authorize The Holder To Sell At Retail Alcoholic Beverages By The Bottle From A Retail Location At The Distillery For Off-premises Consumption; To Provide That The Hours Of Sale Shall Be The Same As Those Hours For Package Retailers Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; To Provide That The Holder Of A Distillery Retailer's Permit Is Not Required To Purchase The Alcoholic Beverages Authorized To Be Sold By This Paragraph From The Department's Liquor Distribution Warehouse; To Provide That The Holder Of Such A Permit Shall Pay To The Department All Applicable Taxes; To Provide That The Holder Of A Distillery Retailer's Permit Also May Sell Promotional Products From The Same Retail Location, Including Shirts, Hats, Glasses, And Other Promotional Products Customarily Sold By Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturers; To Amend Section 67-1-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Distiller, Wine Manufacturer, Rectifier, Blender Or Bottler May Have A Financial Interest In And Possess A Distillery Retailer's Permit; To Amend Section 27-71-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Privilege Tax Required For The Issuance Of A Distillery Retailer's Permit; To Amend Section 67-1-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2601/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2601.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":1065145,"bill_number":"SB2627","title":"Justice court judges; revise position to be nonpartisan and part-time for.","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 23-15-197, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Time For Holding An Election For 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 And 23-15-1021, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-193, 23-15-833 And 23-15-849, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2627/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2627.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":1065148,"bill_number":"SB2609","title":"State Department of Education to provide central business services for MSA and MSB/MSD; authorize.","description":"An Act To Authorize And Direct The State Department Of Education To Provide Clerical, Administrative, Human Resources Payroll And Purchasing Support For The Mississippi School Of The Arts (msa), The Mississippi School Of The Blind And The Mississippi School For The Deaf (msb/msd); To Authorize The State Department Of Education To Promulgate Policies For The Utilization Of The Central Business Services; To Provide That Administrative, And Instructional Employees At The Msa And Msb/msd Shall Be Contract Employees And To Provide For The Execution Of Said Contracts; To Provide That Noninstructional Employees At Said Schools Shall Serve At The Will And Pleasure Of The Respective Superintendent(s); To Amend Sections 25-9-107, 31-7-1, 37-7-307, 37-9-17, 37-9-33, 37-9-59, 37-9-103 And 43-5-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Administrative And Instructional Employees At The Msa And Msb/msd From State Service Provisions And To Include Such Certificated Employees In Provisions Applicable To Certified Teachers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2018-03-26","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2018-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2609/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2609.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1065152,"bill_number":"SB2629","title":"Uniform Highway Traffic Regulation Law; revise definition of the term \"autocycle.\"","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"autocycle\" As Used In The Uniform Highway Traffic Regulation Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2629/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2629.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":1065158,"bill_number":"SB2604","title":"Use tax; divert a portion of voluntary collections to municipalities.","description":"An Act To Provide That An Amount Equal To A 18-1/2% Of The Use Tax Revenue Collected Under The Mississippi Use Tax Law From Voluntary Taxpayers Shall Be Distributed To Municipalities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2604/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2604.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1065163,"bill_number":"SB2618","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 Provide That The Department Of Revenue May Not Approve An Area As A Qualified Resort Area After July 1, 2018, If Any Portion Of Such Proposed Area Is Located Within A Certain Distance Of Convents Or Monasteries Located In Certain Counties; To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"qualified Resort Area\" And To Define The Term \"campus\" Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2618/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2618.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1065166,"bill_number":"SB2646","title":"Prison Overcrowding Emergency Powers Act; extend repeal date.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-731, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of Repeal On The Prison Overcrowding Emergency Powers Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2646/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2646.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1065169,"bill_number":"SB2673","title":"Charitable donation solicitation; require designation of an agent for service of process.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 79-11-511, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Service Of Process On Entities Soliciting Charitable Donations In This State; To Require Designation Of A Registered Agent; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2673/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2673.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1065173,"bill_number":"SB2608","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":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2608/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2608.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1065177,"bill_number":"SB2651","title":"Correctional facilities; revise penalty for bringing a controlled substance onto the property of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-198, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Mandatory Sentence And Fine Imposed For Bringing Any Controlled Substance Or Narcotic Drug Into Or Possessing Any Controlled Substance Or Narcotic Drug Within Any State Correctional Facility, County Jail, Municipal Jail Or Other Jail; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2651/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2651.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1065181,"bill_number":"SB2660","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2660/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2660.xml","sponsor":"Russell Jolly"},
{"bill_id":1065187,"bill_number":"SB2606","title":"Excess size permit; increase fee for after ten trips with a wide load over the same portion of two-lane highway.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Per Trip Fee For Excess Size Permits Once A Carrier Has Conducted Ten Trips With A Wide Load Over The Same Portion Of A Two-lane Highway In Any One Calendar Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2606/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2606.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":1065192,"bill_number":"SB2670","title":"Average daily attendance for MAEP purposes; shall include any student sick day.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-151-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Average Daily Attendance For Adequate Education Funding Purposes Shall Include Any Day That A Student Is Absent Due To Illness Or Injury; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2670/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2670.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1065196,"bill_number":"SB2616","title":"Unborn Children with Down Syndrome Abortion Ban Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Ban Abortions On A Woman Seeking The Abortion Solely Because Of A Prenatal Diagnosis Indicating Down Syndrome Or The Potential Of Down Syndrome In The Unborn Child; To Provide Criminal Penalties For Any Physician Or Other Person Who Performs Or Induces Such Prohibited Abortion; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2616/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2616.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1065199,"bill_number":"SB2674","title":"Government procurement; authorize local entities to charge a fee for reverse auction and electronic bidding services.","description":"An Act To Authorize Governing Authorities To Charge A Fee, Or Require A Fee To Be Paid To A Third-party Service Provider, For An Electronic Bid Submission Or Participation In A Reverse Auction; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2674/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2674.xml","sponsor":"John Polk"},
{"bill_id":1065206,"bill_number":"SB2596","title":"Bail agents; revise qualification bond requirements and bail bond database restrictions.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 83-39-3, 83-39-7 And 83-39-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Licensing Requirements Of Bail Bondsmen; To Amend Reenacted Section 83-39-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Amount Of Qualification Bond Required To Be Posted By A Professional Bail Agent; To Amend Reenacted Section 83-39-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Information In The Bail Bond Database Shall Not Be The Basis For Restrictions On The Amount Of Bonds A Professional Bail Agent May Have Outstanding Until Such Time As The Information Is Reliable And Accurate, As Certified By The Commissioner Of Insurance; To Amend Section 4, Chapter 446, Laws Of 2016, To Extend The Date Of Repeal On Those Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2596/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2596.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1065210,"bill_number":"SB2652","title":"Inmate case plans; remove timelines for implementation of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-3.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Time Limits Within Which The Department Of Corrections Must Develop And Submit Progress Reports On Case Plans For Parole-eligible Offenders; To Clarify That The Only Offenders Who Must Receive A Case Plan Are Those Parole-eligible Offenders Convicted On Or After July 1, 2014; To Authorize The Department Of Corrections To Promulgate Rules And Regulations For Determining An Offender's Compliance With A Case Plan; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2652/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2652.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1065213,"bill_number":"SB2649","title":"Correctional facilities; amend provisions related to contraband items.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-193, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That It Shall Be Unlawful To Knowingly Communicate With An Offender Confined In A Correctional Facility On A Cell Phone; To Amend Section 47-5-198, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Officer Or Employee Of A Correctional Facility Convicted Under This Provision Of Law Shall Not Be Eligible For Any Early Release Or Other Reduction In Sentence; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2649/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2649.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1065217,"bill_number":"SB2638","title":"MS Coastal Strategic Investment Fund program; establish Trust and Board of Trustees.","description":"An Act To Create A Public Body Corporate And Politic To Be Designated As The Mississippi Coastal Strategic Investment Trust And Coastal Strategic Investment Fund; To Provide That 80% Of All Funds Received And To Be Received By The State From The Bp Economic Damages Settlement Agreement, Except For The Amounts Appropriated In Senate Bill No. 2924, 2016 Regular Session, Be Assigned To The Mississippi Coastal Strategic Investment Fund; To Provide For A Board Of Trustees To Serve As The Governing Body Of The Coastal Strategic Investment Fund; 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 A Private Or Nonprofit Entity Pursuant To An Rfp For Certain Administrative Services To Evaluate Applications From Local Governments, Public-private Partnerships And Businesses For Projects That May Be Funded By The Trust And To Provide Project Management For The Trust According To Criteria And Rules Established By The Board Of Trustees; To Authorize The Trust To Execute Contracts, Leases, Mortgage Or Pledge Property And Issue Bonds Under Certain Conditions, Secured By Revenues The Trust May Receive; To Provide For A Coastal Strategic Investment Advisory Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2638/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2638.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1065222,"bill_number":"SB2622","title":"Public school accountability standards; direct State Department of Education to revise certain process standards.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-17-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The State Department Of Education To Revise Its Accountability Process Standards Relating To Licensed School District Staff And Student-teacher Ratios In Gifted Classes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2622/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2622.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1065226,"bill_number":"SB2607","title":"Municipalities; expedite process for menace property cleanup and limit hold-over/interim service for officers/employees of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-19-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Sets Forth The Law On Cleaning Property Determined To Be A Menace To Public Health, Safety And Welfare; To Provide That Such Property Or Parcels Of Land That Are Less Than One Acre And Are Located In Municipalities With A Population Of Over 25,000 May Be Adjudicated As Property In Need Of Cleaning Using An Expedited Process; To Provide That The Actual Cost Of Such Cleaning Shall Not Exceed $250.00; To Amend Section 21-15-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No Person Shall Serve In An Interim Or Hold-over Capacity For Longer Than 90 Days; To Amend Sections 21-3-5 And 21-8-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Municipal Officers And Employees To Serve In A Hold-over Capacity Until The Appointment And Qualification Of Their Successors; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2607/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2607.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1065231,"bill_number":"SB2665","title":"Public Utilities Act; revise the definition of the term \"rate\" as used in.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 77-3-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Deposits In The Definition Of The Term \"rate\" As Used In The Law Which Provides For The Regulation Of Public Utilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2665/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2665.xml","sponsor":"Russell Jolly"},
{"bill_id":1065235,"bill_number":"SB2647","title":"Electronic home detention; extend date of repeal.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-1015, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of Repeal On The Provisions Of Law Authorizing The Intensive Supervision/house Arrest Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2647/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2647.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1065239,"bill_number":"SB2659","title":"Security freeze; revise method to request a security freeze and prohibit charging a fee.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 75-24-201 And 75-24-207, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Method To Request A Security Freeze And Prohibit A Consumer Reporting Agency From Charging A Fee; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2659/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2659.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":1065243,"bill_number":"SB2637","title":"Overdose death; constitutes manslaughter under certain circumstances.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 97-3-28, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Overdose Death Attributable To The Unlawful Distribution Of Certain Controlled Substances Will Constitute Manslaughter; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2637/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2637.xml","sponsor":"Joel Carter"},
{"bill_id":1065246,"bill_number":"SB2667","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; To Define And Prohibit Speed Traps; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2667/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2667.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1065250,"bill_number":"SB2613","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2613/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2613.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1065257,"bill_number":"SB2664","title":"Motor vehicles; group of motor vehicles may follow each other closely if distances are coordinated electronically.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 63-3-103 And 63-3-619, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Groups Of Individual Motor Vehicles Traveling In A Unified Manner At Electronically Coordinated Speeds To Follow Each Other At Distances That Are Closer Than Would Be Reasonable And Prudent Without Such Coordination; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2664/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2664.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":1065260,"bill_number":"SB2648","title":"Correctional facilities; revise penalty for bringing a controlled substance onto the property of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-198, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Mandatory Sentence And Fine Imposed For Bringing Any Controlled Substance Or Narcotic Drug Into Or Possessing Any Controlled Substance Or Narcotic Drug Within Any State Correctional Facility, County Jail, Municipal Jail Or Other Jail; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2648/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2648.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1065263,"bill_number":"SB2617","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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2617/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2617.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1065268,"bill_number":"SB2643","title":"Capers Avenue property; authorize DFA to transfer to the Hinds County Board of Supervisors.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 480, General Laws Of 2014, To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration To Transfer And Convey Certain Real Property Located Within Hinds County, Mississippi, To The Hinds County Board Of Supervisors; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2643/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2643.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1065272,"bill_number":"SB2610","title":"Agricultural operations; exempt from local regulations under certain circumstances.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 17-1-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Terms \"agricultural Operation,\" \"forestry Activity\" And \"traditional Farm Practices\" For Purposes Of Local Land Use Regulations; To Amend Section 17-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Local Land Use Regulations Related To Certain Activities Shall Be Preempted By Regulations Promulgated By The Mississippi Department Of Environmental Quality, The Mississippi Department Of Agriculture And Commerce And The Mississippi Forestry Commission; To Amend Section 17-1-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Governing Authority Of A Municipality Or County Shall Not Restrict Or Prohibit Any Agricultural Operation, Forestry Activity Or Traditional Farm Practices Being Conducted On Land; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2610/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2610.xml","sponsor":"Jennifer Branning"},
{"bill_id":1065276,"bill_number":"SB2634","title":"State Medical Examiner; clarify qualifications for office and for deputies.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-61-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Definitions In The Mississippi Medical Examiner Act Of 1986; To Amend Section 41-61-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Qualifications Of The State Chief Medical Examiner; To Amend Section 41-61-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Qualifications Of The State Deputy Chief Medical Examiners; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2634/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2634.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":1065279,"bill_number":"SB2633","title":"Compulsory school attendance; revise to remove certain excused absences.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Further Clarify The Compulsory School Attendance Law To Remove Absences Substantiated By Vacations And Other Family Travel As Eligible Excused Absences; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2633/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2633.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1065282,"bill_number":"SB2628","title":"Death affecting the public interest; increase autopsy fee.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-61-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Fee To Be Paid To The Pathologist Completing An Autopsy Connected To A Death Affecting The Public Interest; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2628/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2628.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1065291,"bill_number":"SB2598","title":"Texting; extend repeal clause on prohibition.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-33-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Repeal Clause On The Prohibition Of Texting While Driving; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2598/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2598.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1065294,"bill_number":"SB2605","title":"Child abuse or negelect; prohibit false report of.","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2605/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2605.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1065298,"bill_number":"SB2655","title":"Parole supervision fees; extend date of repeal on authority to collect.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of Repeal On The Authority Of The Community Services Division Of The Mississippi Department Of Corrections To Collect Field Supervision Fees From Offenders; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2655/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2655.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1065302,"bill_number":"SB2625","title":"Forensic Mental Health Act of 2018; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Forensic Mental Health Act Of 2018; To Ensure Constitutional Protections For People With Mental Health Concerns Who Are Involved With The Criminal Justice System; To Require The Department Of Mental Health To Develop Standards For Certification Of Providers Authorized To Perform Mental Examinations For Criminal Defendants And To Provide Training To The Providers; To Amend Section 99-13-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Mental Examination Of Persons Charged With A Felony; To Amend Section 41-21-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Jurisdiction Over A Person With Unresolved Violent Felony Charges Whose Mental Competency Is In Question; To Amend Section 41-21-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2625/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2625.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1065308,"bill_number":"SB2612","title":"Authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds for various MDA programs.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds In The Amount Of $11,000,000.00 For The Ace Fund; To Amend Section 57-61-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase By $4,000,000.00 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 Public Facilities; To Amend Section 57-75-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase From $68,000,000.00 To $71,000,000.00 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 Extend The Reverter On The Provisions That Authorize The State Bond Commission To Negotiate The Sale Of Bonds Issued Under The Mississippi Major Economic Impact Act; To Authorize The Issuance Of $2,000,000.00 Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Mississippi Site Development Grant Fund; To Amend Section 57-1-701, 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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2612/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2612.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1065311,"bill_number":"SB2644","title":"State Veterans Affairs Board; clarify the required qualifications of executive director and deputy director.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 35-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Executive Director And Deputy Director Of The State Veterans Affairs Board Shall Be A Currently Serving Member Or Honorably Discharged Or Released Veteran Of Any Active Or Reserve Component Branch Of The United States Armed Forces; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2644/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2644.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":1065314,"bill_number":"SB2597","title":"Bail bonds; revise guarantee for appearance.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-23-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify When Release On Recognizance Is Inappropriate In Lieu Of Bond; To Amend Section 99-5-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify When A Cash Bond Is Appropriate In Lieu Of A Security Bond; To Amend Section 99-5-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify When Release On Recognizance Is Inappropriate In Lieu Of Bond, And When And By Whom Bail May Be Set During The Unavailability Of The Judge; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2597/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2597.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1065318,"bill_number":"SB2631","title":"Human trafficking; clarify notice to coordinator.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 43-21-353, 97-5-51 And 97-3-54.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2631/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2631.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1065325,"bill_number":"SB2671","title":"Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Residency Program; include psychiatry students.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-144-1, 37-144-3, 37-144-5, 37-144-7 And 37-144-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Psychiatry Students In The Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Residency Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2671/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2671.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1065328,"bill_number":"SB2640","title":"Income tax; school boards may certify early learning collaboratives as approved for purposes of the program support contribution credit.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-22.37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board Of Trustees Of A School District To Certify Early Learning Collaboratives As Approved For Purposes Of The Income Tax Credit For Qualified Prekindergarten Program Support Contributions Paid To Approved Providers, Lead Partners Or Collaboratives; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2640/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2640.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1065332,"bill_number":"SB2614","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2614/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2614.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":1065336,"bill_number":"SB2661","title":"Patent infringement; extend automatic repeal date.","description":"An Act To Extend The Automatic Repeal Date For The Provisions Of Law Governing The Cause Of Action Concerning Bad Faith Assertions Of Patent Infringement; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2661/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2661.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1065340,"bill_number":"SB2657","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 Written Notice Delivered To The Premises Plus Email 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 Amend Section 89-7-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Adjournments During Hearings For Eviction Due To The Nonpayment Of Rent Or 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 30 Days To 14 Days; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2657/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2657.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1065345,"bill_number":"SB2611","title":"Income tax; authorize a tax credit for contributions to certain endowed funds held by community foundations.","description":"An Act To Create The \"endow Mississippi Program\" To Promote Philanthropic Investments In Local Community Development Programs By Providing A Tax Credit For Charitable Gifts Made By Taxpayers To Endowed Funds Held By Community Foundations In Mississippi; To Provide That The Tax Credit Shall Be 25% Of A Qualified Contribution To An Endowed Fund At A Qualified Community Foundation Subject To Certain Requirements; To Provide That The Aggregate Amount Of Tax Credits Authorized Under This Act Shall Not Exceed $500,000.00 In Any One Calendar Year; To Provide That From And After January 1, 2022, No Credits May Be Authorized Under This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2611/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2611.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1065349,"bill_number":"SB2632","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 That 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2632/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2632.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1065353,"bill_number":"SB2639","title":"Gulf Coast Restoration Fund; administered by planning and development districts.","description":"An Act To Create Separate Special Funds In The State Treasury For Each Of The Ten Planning And Development Districts And A Special Fund To Be Designated As The \"gulf Coast Restoration Fund\"; To Provide That The Monies In Each Of The Ten Special Funds Shall Be Administered By The Respective Boards Of Directors Of The Planning And Development Districts, And The Monies In The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund Shall Be Administered By The Board Of Trustees Of The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund; To Provide That The Monies In The Special Funds Shall Be Used, Upon Appropriation By The Legislature, To Provide Assistance To Applicants For Projects Authorized By This Act; To Establish A Board Of Trustees Of The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund, Which Will Serve As The Administering Body For The Fund; To Provide For The Membership Of The Board Of Trustees; To Provide That The Planning And Development Districts And The Board Of Trustees Of The Fund Shall Establish Criteria, Rules And Procedures For Accepting, Reviewing And Granting Or Denying Applications For Assistance Under This Act; To Specify The Applicants Who Are Eligible For Assistance Under This Act; To Provide That Applications For Assistance Under This Act Will Be Received Through Web Portals Set Up By The Planning And Development Districts And The Board Of Trustees Of The Fund; To Provide That The Applications Shall Be Reviewed, Evaluated And Scored By The Planning And Development Districts And The Board Of Trustees Of The Fund, And Then Presented To The Legislative Advisory Committees For Their Evaluation And Recommendations; To Establish Legislative Advisory Committees For Each Of The Ten Planning And Development Districts And For The Board Of Trustees Of The Fund, Which Will Serve Only In An Advisory Capacity In Reviewing And Evaluating Applications For Assistance Under This Act; To Authorize The Planning And Development Districts And The Board Of Trustees Of The Fund To Make Loans, Loan Guarantees, Grants And Any Other Financial Assistance Under This Act To Applicants Whose Projects Are Approved For Assistance By The Planning And Development Districts And The Board Of Trustees Of The Fund; To Direct The Planning And Development Districts And The Board Of Trustees Of The Fund To Establish An Application Procedure For Assistance Under This Act And A Scoring Process For The Selection Of Projects That Have The Potential To Generate Increased Economic Activity In The Counties Involved, And To Specify The Types Of Projects For Which Assistance May Be Made; To Provide For Financial Audits And Operational Audits Of Recipients Of Assistance Under This Act; To Direct The Planning And Development Districts And The Board Of Trustees Of The Fund To File An Annual Report With The Governor And The Legislature That Includes Detailed Information Regarding Receipts And Expenditures Of The Funds Received And Provided As Assistance Under This Act; To Provide That For The Purposes Of Administering The Funds Received, Expended And Provided As Assistance Under This Act, The Planning And Development Districts And The Board Of Trustees Of The Fund Shall Be Considered To Be Public Bodies And Public Entities, And Shall Be Subject To All Applicable Provisions Of State Law Applicable To Public Bodies And Public Entities With Regard To The Funds Received, Expended And Provided As Assistance Under This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2639/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2639.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1065358,"bill_number":"SB2623","title":"Education Scholarship Account (ESA) program; revise.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-181-1 Through 37-181-19, Codify Section 37-181-20 And Bring Forward Section 37-181-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Is The \"equal Opportunity For Mississippi Students With Special Needs Act\" Providing Education Scholarship Account (esa) Funds For Eligible Students, To Revise Certain Definitions, To Establish The Office Of Educational Choice Within The State Department Of Education To Administer The Esa Program, To Clarify Parental Obligations To Qualify Eligible Students For The Program, To Clarify The Authorized Use Of Education Scholarship Funds, To Prescribe Certain Norm-referenced Tests For Participating Students, To Revise The Limitations On Eligible Student Participation In The Program, To Clarify Esa Funding Amounts For Participating Students, To Clarify Procedures For Student Applications For The Program, To Revise Limits On Administrative Costs, To Clarify Reporting Requirements By Participating Service Providers, And To Provide That Program Rules Are Subject To The Requirements Of The Mississippi Administrative Procedures Act; To Amend Section 37-3-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish The Office Of Educational Choice Within The State Department Of Education To Administer The Esa Program; To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of The Compulsory School Attendance Law; To Amend Sections 37-151-5, 37-151-7 And 37-151-101 And To Codify Section 37-151-86, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Education Scholarship Account (esa) Programs As \"add-on Programs\" Funded Under The Mississippi Adequate Education Program And To Provide For The Distribution From The Maep Fund To The Special Esa Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2623/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2623.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1065361,"bill_number":"SB2653","title":"County jails; remove requirement to be approved under federal order for housing of state offenders.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 47-5-901 And 47-5-903, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That County Jails No Longer Must Be Approved By A Federal Order Before Housing State Offenders; To Bring Forward Section 47-5-905, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Later Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2653/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2653.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1065365,"bill_number":"SB2624","title":"Student assessment testing; revise provisions relating to achievement levels.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-16-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize And Direct The State Department Of Education To Revise Provisions Relating To Achievement Levels For Certain Statewide, Standardized Assessments, To Provide Requirements For Administration Of The Standardized English Language Arts And Mathematics Assessments In Specified Grades, To Revise Reporting Requirements For Certain Student Assessment Results; To Amend Section 37-17-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That \"a-f\" Performance Categories For Schools And School Districts Shall Be Reported On Or Before August 15 Annually; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2624/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2624.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1065372,"bill_number":"SB2602","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2602/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2602.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1065375,"bill_number":"SB2645","title":"Mississippi State Guard; provide minimum amount of compensation when called to state active duty.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 33-5-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Each Member Of The Mississippi State Guard, When Called To State Active Duty, Shall Be Entitled To A Minimum Amount Of Compensation Per Day; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2645/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2645.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":1065379,"bill_number":"SB2599","title":"Wireless communication device; restrict use while driving.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-33-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Offense Of Texting While Driving And To Delete The Sunset Clause On The Offense; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2599/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2599.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1065384,"bill_number":"SB2658","title":"Contracts for improvements to real property; specify maximum retainage.","description":"An Act To Create Section 87-7-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify The Maximum Retainage Allowed For Private Contracts To Build Or Repair Improvements To Real Property; To Exempt Residential Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2658/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2658.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1065387,"bill_number":"SB2650","title":"Inmate case plans; MDOC to establish method of determining compliance with.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-3.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Department Of Corrections Shall Establish A Method For Determining Whether Parole-eligible Offenders Are In Compliance With Their Case Plans; To Provide That The Department Shall Notify The Parole Board When Offenders Are Not In Compliance With Their Case Plans; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2650/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2650.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1065393,"bill_number":"SB2663","title":"Opioid crisis; clarify court-ordered drug testing of drug-impaired drivers.","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 63-11-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 63-11-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Payment For Some Costs Of Drug Testing Of Indigent Offenders; To Amend Section 63-11-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Implied Consent For The Testing Of A Driver's Blood Or Urine For The Presence Of Drugs To Conform To The Implied Consent Of Testing A Driver's Breath For The Presence Of Alcohol; To Amend Section 63-11-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Administrative Suspension Of A Driver's License For Refusal Of Drug Testing Of The Person's Blood Or Urine For A Substance Other Than Alcohol To Conform To The Administrative Suspension For Refusal Of A Breath Test For Alcohol; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2663/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2663.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":1065397,"bill_number":"SB2669","title":"Barber Licensure Law; make technical amendments.","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 Sections 73-5-29 And 73-5-35, 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2669/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2669.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1065401,"bill_number":"SB2672","title":"Caffeine; prohibit sale to certain minors.","description":"An Act To Be Known As \"noah's Law\"; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2672/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2672.xml","sponsor":"Russell Jolly"},
{"bill_id":1065404,"bill_number":"SB2619","title":"Corporations; revise change of name of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 79-4-10.05, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Change Of The Name Of A Corporation By The Board Of Directors; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2619/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2619.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1065407,"bill_number":"SB2636","title":"Voter registration; require applicants to submit acceptable documents to verify U.S. citizenship.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Applicants Must Submit Acceptable Documents To Verify Their Status As A Citizen Of The United States Upon Submitting A Voter Registration Application; To Amend Section 23-15-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2636/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2636.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1065412,"bill_number":"SB2666","title":"Uniform Athlete Agents Act; revise various provisions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-42-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Definitions As Used In The Uniform Athlete Agents Act; To Amend Section 73-42-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify Venue For Causes Of Action Related To Athlete Agent Contracts; To Amend Section 73-42-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Contractual Requirements For Agency Contracts; To Amend Section 73-42-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Recognize Rights Of Parents Or Guardians Of Minor; To Amend Section 73-42-34, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform With Venue Requirements; To Create Section 73-42-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Recognize The Authority And Autonomy Of Educational Institutions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2666/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2666.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1065417,"bill_number":"SB2668","title":"Financial institutions; provide the order of priority to access a safe-deposit box upon death of lessee.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 81-5-64, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Order Of Priority By Which A Financial Institution Must Grant Access To A Safe-deposit Box Upon The Death Of The Lessee; To Provide That A Person Seeking Access To A Safe-deposit Box Must Provide To A Financial Institution Certain Documentation; To Provide Liability Protections To Financial Institutions In Certain Instances; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2668/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2668.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1065421,"bill_number":"SB2615","title":"\"Financial Transparency in Education Act\"; school districts provide expenditure data online.","description":"An Act To Create The Financial Transparency In Education Act; To Require Each Local Education Provider In The State To 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2615/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2615.xml","sponsor":"Chris Massey"},
{"bill_id":1065425,"bill_number":"SB2654","title":"State Parole Board; extend repeal date.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of Repeal On The State Parole Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2654/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2654.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1065429,"bill_number":"SB2626","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2626/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2626.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1065435,"bill_number":"SB2656","title":"Extortion; revise to include the specific offense by an inmate.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-82, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Offense Of Extortion To Include The Specific Offense Of Extortion By The Inmate Of A Correctional Institution; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2656/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2656.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1065439,"bill_number":"SB2641","title":"Government Employees' Deferred Compensation Plan Law; clarify investment options under.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 25-14-5, 25-14-9 And 25-14-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Investment Options Under The Government Employees Deferred Compensation Plan Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2641/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2641.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1065442,"bill_number":"SB2620","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 An Additional Ground For Fault Divorce; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2620/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2620.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1065446,"bill_number":"SB2630","title":"Human trafficking; revise penalties and definitions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-54.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Penalties For Human Trafficking; To Amend Section 97-3-54.4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Definitions Under The Human Trafficking Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2630/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2630.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1065450,"bill_number":"SB2600","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2600/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2600.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1065466,"bill_number":"SB2691","title":"DFA; authorize to lease certain property to nonprofit entity for the development of pediatric palliative care facility.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration To Lease Certain Real Property Within The City Of Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, To A Nonprofit Entity For The Purpose Of Creating A Pediatric Skilled Nursing, Palliative Care And Respite Facility For The Severely Disabled; To Provide That The Term Of The Initial Lease Shall Not Exceed 40 Years And Contain One Additional Ten-year Renewal Period At The Discretion Of The Department; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2691/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2691.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":1065467,"bill_number":"SB2760","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2760/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2760.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":1065470,"bill_number":"SB2707","title":"811 Excavation Law; require installation of utiltiy to have certain distance between each utility.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 77-13-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Utility Facility Installed By Owners Or Operators Of Utilities On Or After January 1, 2010, Shall Be Installed In Such Manner That The Utility Has A Certain Distance Between Each Utility; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2707/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2707.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":1065471,"bill_number":"SB2741","title":"Income tax; revise credit for ad valorem tax paid on inventory.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-22.5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Income Tax Credit For Ad Valorem Taxes Paid On Certain Inventory Shall Be The Amount Of Such Ad Valorem Taxes Paid; To Provide That The Amount Of The Tax Credit Used In A Taxable Year Shall Not Exceed The Amount Of Income Taxes Due The State Of Mississippi Attributable To The Location Where The Inventory Is Found; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2741/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2741.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1065472,"bill_number":"SB2784","title":"Consigned motor fuels; create crime of larceny 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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2784/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2784.xml","sponsor":"Jennifer Branning"},
{"bill_id":1065476,"bill_number":"SB2803","title":"Sexting; create delinquent act of.","description":"An Act To Create The Act Of \"sexting\" As A Delinquent Act Within The Original Jurisdiction Of The Youth Court; To Create Certain Exceptions; To Create Defenses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2803/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2803.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":1065477,"bill_number":"SB2770","title":"Women's Economic Security Act of 2018; create.","description":"An Act Entitled The \"women's Economic Security Act Of 2018\"; 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, 2018; 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; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2770/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2770.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1065480,"bill_number":"SB2676","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2676/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2676.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1065484,"bill_number":"SB2724","title":"Homestead exemption; extend to unremarried surviving spouses of totally disabled veterans.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-33-67, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Homestead Exemption Granted To A Person Who Has A Service-connected Total Disability As An American Veteran And Has Been Honorably Discharged From Military Service Shall Extend To The Unremarried Surviving Spouse Of Such A Person; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2724/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2724.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1065485,"bill_number":"SB2714","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2714/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2714.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1065488,"bill_number":"SB2801","title":"Gaming Control Act; clarify the term \"applicant,\" require applicants to pay certain additional costs; increase license fee.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-76-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Term \"applicant\"; To Amend Section 75-76-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Gaming Commission Shall Adopt Regulations Requiring Applicants To Pay All Fees And Costs Of Investigating An Applicant's Request For Any Required Prelicensing Or Post-licensing Regulatory Approvals, Including, But Not Limited To, Gaming Site Approval And Approval To Proceed With Development; To Amend Section 75-76-183, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Application Fee For A License To Conduct Gaming Aboard A Vessel Or Cruise Vessel; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2801/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2801.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1065489,"bill_number":"SB2722","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2722/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2722.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1065490,"bill_number":"SB2688","title":"Municipal holdover/interim appointments; limit to 60 days.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-15-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No Person Shall Serve In An Interim Or Holdover Capacity For Longer Than 60 Days; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2688/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2688.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":1065496,"bill_number":"SB2735","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2735/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2735.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1065497,"bill_number":"SB2768","title":"Law enforcement officers and firefighters; increase the death benefits payable to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-2-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Death Benefit Payable From The Law Enforcement Officers And Fire Fighters Death Benefits Trust Fund For Law Enforcement Officers And Firefighters Killed In The Line Of Duty; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2768/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2768.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1065500,"bill_number":"SB2790","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2790/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2790.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1065501,"bill_number":"SB2690","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; To Amend Section 31-11-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration To Establish And Implement A Master Plan For The Efficient Use Of State-owned Buildings To House State Agencies; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2690/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2690.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":1065504,"bill_number":"SB2767","title":"Undeveloped property taken by eminent domain for Yellow Creek State Inland Port; authorize transfer to original owners.","description":"An Act To Authorize And Direct The Mississippi Department Of Transportation To Transfer Any Real Property Taken By Eminent Domain Proceedings For The Development Of The Yellow Creek State Inland Port Which Is Not Currently Being Used For Port Project Development For Fair Market Value With The Original Owners Of The Property Having The Right Of First Refusal; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2767/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2767.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1065507,"bill_number":"SB2697","title":"Motor vehicles; require manufacturers to compensate dealers for repairs required due to a recall.","description":"An Act To Provide That A Manufacturer Shall Compensate Its New Motor Vehicle Dealers For All Labor And Parts Required By The Manufacturer To Perform Repairs On Used Motor Vehicles In The Inventory Of The Dealer Required As A Result Of A Notification By A Manufacturer That The Vehicles Cannot Be Sold Or Leased Due To A Federal Safety Recall For A Defect Or A Noncompliance Or Federal Emissions Recall; To Provide For The Amount Of The Compensation And To Provide For Additional Compensation If The Parts Or A Remedy Are Not Reasonably Available To Perform A Recall Service Or Repair On A Used Vehicle Held For Sale By A Dealer Within A Certain Amount Of Time; To Specify The Used Vehicles To Which This Provision Applies; To Prohibit A Manufacturer From Reducing The Amount Of Certain Compensation Otherwise Owed By The Manufacturer Solely Because A New Motor Vehicle Dealer Has Submitted A Claim Under This Section; To Provide For The Payment Of Claims; To Amend Section 63-17-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Manufacturer, Wholesaler Or Distributor May Not Require A Motor Vehicle Dealer To Construct Or Substantially Alter A Premises Under Certain Circumstances; To Provide That A Dealer May Not Be Required To Purchase Goods Or Services From A Vendor Selected By A Manufacturer, Distributor, Affiliate Or Captive Finance Source When The Dealer May Obtain Goods Or Services Of Substantially Similar Quality And Design From A Vendor Selected By The Dealer; To Provide That A Dealer May Purchase Signs And Other Image Elements From A Vendor Of The Dealer's Choice; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2697/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2697.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1065508,"bill_number":"SB2716","title":"Charter school authorize board; clarify funding.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-28-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For An Annual General Fund Appropriation Of Funds And Positions To The Charter School Authorizer Board To Support Its Operations; To Amend Section 37-28-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Certain Procedures For Calculating Funding And Reconciliation Of Funding; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2716/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2716.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":1065510,"bill_number":"SB2789","title":"Child abuse and neglect; provide for release of file in response to subpoena.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-261, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow For The Production Of Records By The Department Of Human Services In Response To Subpoena When A Legal Action Is Pending; To Allow A Thirty-day Delay To Provide For Opportunity To Move To Quash; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2789/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2789.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":1065515,"bill_number":"SB2753","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license tags; revise distribution of fees for Breast Cancer Awareness Day.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-56.93, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Distribution Of The Fee For The Distinctive Breast Cancer Awareness License Tag; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2753/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2753.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":1065517,"bill_number":"SB2763","title":"Mississippi Virtual Public School Program; provider chosen by districts under Mississippi Online Course Application Process.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-161-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Provider Of Services Under The Mississippi Virtual Public School Program Shall Be Chosen By The District Using A List Of Vendors Approved Through The Mississippi Online Course Application Process; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2763/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2763.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1065518,"bill_number":"SB2749","title":"Naturopathic medicine; provide for the licensing of practitioners.","description":"An Act To Provide For The Licensing Of Practitioners Of Naturopathic Medicine By The State Board Of Medical Licensure; 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 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; To Create A Study Committee On Naturopathic Medicine; To Amend Section 73-43-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2749/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2749.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1065521,"bill_number":"SB2808","title":"SNAP fraud cases; revise statutes to comply with federal regulations.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 97-7-42 And 97-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Provisions To Bring The Department Of Human Services Into Compliance With Federal Regulations Regarding Snap Fraud And Provide For Collecting Restitution In Such Cases; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2808/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2808.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1065526,"bill_number":"SB2805","title":"Pyramid promotional schemes; regulate.","description":"An Act To Create New Sections 75-24-71 Through 75-24-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Pyramid Promotional Schemes; To Regulate Recruiting Literature And Information Of Bona Fide Inventory Repurchase Programs; To Amend Sections 75-24-51, 75-24-53 And 75-24-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove References To Pyramid Schemes; To Bring Forward Sections 75-24-55, 75-24-61 And 75-24-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Franchise Companies, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2805/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2805.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1065527,"bill_number":"SB2794","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2794/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2794.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1065530,"bill_number":"SB2734","title":"Lobbying; enact State Agency Lobbying Reform Act of 2018.","description":"An Act To Create The State Agency Lobbying Reform Act Of 2018; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2734/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2734.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1065533,"bill_number":"SC547","title":"Constitution; delete 4-year university employment contract limitation.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 213a Of The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890 To Delete The Provision Which Limits The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Approving Employment Contracts For Instructors, Faculty And Administrative Staff For A Term Not Exceeding Four Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC547/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0547.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":1065536,"bill_number":"SB2788","title":"School district consolidation; require in Perry County.","description":"An Act To Repeal Section 1 Of Chapter 437, Laws Of 2017, Which Established 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 Provide That In The Perry County And Richton School Districts There Shall Be An Administrative Consolidation Into One School District To Be Designated As The Perry County School District Effective July 1, 2019; To Provide For The Composition Of The Board Of Education Of The New Perry 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2788/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2788.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1065538,"bill_number":"SB2746","title":"Sales tax; revise provisions regarding denial/revocation of permit due to unpaid tax liability.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Commissioner Of Revenue May Deny An Application For A Sales Tax Permit Or Revoke A Sales Tax Permit If The Applicant Or Taxpayer Is An Entity And Any Partner, Member, Or Principal Officer Of Such Entity Has Failed To Satisfy All Of The Finally Determined Tax Liabilities Owed By That Partner, Member Or Principal Officer From A Previous Business; To Provide That Such Denial Or Revocation Based On A Partner's, Member's Or Principal Officer's Finally Determined Tax Liability Shall Only Be Authorized If The Partner, Member Or Principal Officer Owns 10% Or More Of The Entity, Is Or Will Be Exercising Responsibility For Fiscal Management And Was Exercising Responsibility For Fiscal Management When The Tax Liability Of The Previous Business Accrued; To Provide That In Lieu Of Denying Or Revoking A Permit, The Commissioner May Accept An Increased Or Additional Bond Which Shall Be In The Amount Of The Liability Due; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2746/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2746.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1065540,"bill_number":"SB2704","title":"Unofficial state song; designate \"Mississippi Beautiful.\"","description":"An Act To Designate \"mississippi Beautiful\" As A Song For","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2704/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2704.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1065541,"bill_number":"SB2728","title":"SLRP; authorize current members to opt out and close for persons first elected after July 1, 2018.","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, 2018, 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, 2018; To Provide That Persons Who Are Elected As Members Of The State Legislature Or President Of The Senate For Terms Beginning After July 1, 2018, 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, 2018, 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 1,2018, And The Persons Who Become The President Of The Senate For The First Time After July 1, 2018, Shall Not Become Members Of The Supplemental Legislative Retirement Plan; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2728/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2728.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1065543,"bill_number":"SB2727","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2727/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2727.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1065548,"bill_number":"SB2680","title":"Nonpartisan elections; require for offices of chancery clerk, circuit clerk, tax assessor, tax collector, surveyor and coroner.","description":"An Act To Create The \"nonpartisan County Elections Act\"; To Provide That The County Offices Of Chancery Clerk, Circuit Clerk, Tax Assessor, Tax Collector, County Surveyor And County Coroner 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 Office; To Amend Section 23-15-297, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove County Offices From Fee Requirements For Party Nomination; To Amend Sections 23-15-297, 23-15-291, 23-15-153, 23-15-411, 23-15-21, 23-15-31, 23-15-507 And 23-15-911, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2680/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2680.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":1065549,"bill_number":"SB2692","title":"Municipalities; authorize to pay processing or transaction fees associated with accepting credit card payments.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 21-27-23, 21-23-7 And 21-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Municipal Governing Authorities And Municipal Courts To Accept Credit Card Payments Without Passing On The Associated Transaction And Processing Fees To The Paying Party; To Bring Forward Section 17-25-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2692/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2692.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1065552,"bill_number":"SB2718","title":"Mississippi Management and Reporting System (MAGIC); empower new steering committee.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 7-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Empower A Steering Committee To Oversee The Policy Development For The Continued Use And Improvement Of The Mississippi Management And Reporting System (magic) And To Delete Authority For The Magic Revolving Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2718/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2718.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":1065553,"bill_number":"SB2800","title":"Alcoholic Beverage; authorize tourism permits that allow the sale & sampling of throughout a tourism development.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Issuance Of Tourism Permits To Tourism Developments; To Provide That A Tourism Permit Authorizes The Holder To Sell Alcoholic Beverages By The Drink, To Offer Of Complementary Samples Of Alcoholic Beverage And Sell At Retail Alcoholic Beverage In Original Sealed And Unopened Packages Containing Not Less Than 50 Milliliters By Liquid Measure; To Provide That Sales Of Alcoholic Beverages And The Offering Of Complementary Samples May Occur At Any Location On The Premises Of The Tourism Development So Long As Common Ownership Of The Premises Exists; To Provide That A The Term \"tourism Development\" Means A Premises Containing Not Less Than 300 Hotel Rooms Or Suites, Retail Shops, Theater, Lounge Or Other Entertainment Venues And Not Less Than Two Restaurants; To Provide That A Tourism Development May Include, But Not Be Limited To, Amenities Such As A Spa, Golf Course, Casino, Beauty Salon, Coffee Shop, Marina, Pool, Snack Bar And Beach Area; To Amend Section 67-1-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Penalties For Noncompliance With The Requirements Of A Tourism Permit; To Amend Section 27-71-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Fee For A Tourism Permit; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2800/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2800.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1065555,"bill_number":"SB2685","title":"Physician contracts; prohibit noncompete clauses.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 87-11-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Noncompete Agreements In Physician Contracts; To Define Terms; To Create Exceptions; To Provide For Reimbursement By The Terminated Physician In Some Circumstances; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Failed","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2685/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2685.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1065558,"bill_number":"SB2806","title":"Drug court; unsuccessful participants must serve time in original jurisdiction.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-23-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Unsuccessful Drug Court Participants Must Serve Their Time From The Original Offense Incarcerated In The Original Jurisdiction In Which The Prosecution Was Commenced; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2806/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2806.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1065559,"bill_number":"SB2733","title":"\"Mississippi Recall Act of 2018\"; enact.","description":"An Act Entitled The \"mississippi Recall Act Of 2018\" 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2733/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2733.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1065560,"bill_number":"SB2743","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; increase fee on and deposit proceeds into the Mississippi Burn Care Fund.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-44.4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Impose An Additional Fee In The Amount Of $2.00 For Any Distinctive Or Special License Tag Or Plate; To Provide That The Proceeds Collected From The Additional Fee Shall Be Deposited Into The Mississippi Burn Care Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2743/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2743.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1065569,"bill_number":"SB2764","title":"Pseudoephedrine; declassify.","description":"An Act To Require That Pharmacies Keep A Written Log Of All Ephedrine And Pseudoephedrine Sales; To Prescribe A Standard For The Written Log; To Provide Penalties For Violations; To Enact Exceptions; To Require The Board Of Pharmacy To Devise And Approve Training Programs For Pharmacy Employees; To Amend Section 41-29-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Ephedrine And Pseudoephedrine From Schedule Iii Of The Controlled Substances Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2764/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2764.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1065570,"bill_number":"SB2683","title":"Child deaths; strengthen reporting mechanisms.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-111-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Repeal Clause On The Child Death Review Panel; To Amend Section 41-61-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Death Of Any Child Under The Age Of 18 As A Death That Affects The Public Interest; To Amend Section 41-61-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Responsibility Of The County Medical Examiners And County Medical Examiner Investigators To Report Child Deaths; To Bring Forward Section 41-61-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Possibly Amend To Conform; To Amend Section 41-61-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions Governing The Payment Of Fees For Death Reports When The Deceased Is Child Under The Age Of 18 Years; To Amend Section 19-3-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Clerk Of The Board Of Supervisors To Receive Certain Information Before Docketing A Request For Payment By A Medical Examiner For Certain Death Reports; To Amend Section 19-3-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Responsibility For Certain Payments Made In Contravention Of Statutory Requirements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2683/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2683.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":1065573,"bill_number":"SB2772","title":"Employment contracts for university personnel; authorize six-year contract.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-101-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board Of Trustees Of Institutions Of Higher Learning To Approve Employment Contracts For A Term Not Exceeding Six Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2772/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2772.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":1065575,"bill_number":"SB2699","title":"Local governmental entities; authorize to publish public notices on a free, publicly accessible, official government website.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 1-3-69, 7-7-221, 11-33-37, 13-3-31, 17-17-107, 17-17-227, 17-17-309, 17-17-348, 19-3-11, 19-3-33, 19-3-35, 19-5-9, 19-5-21, 19-5-81, 19-5-155, 19-5-157, 19-5-189,19-5-207, 19-7-3, 19-9-11, 19-9-111, 19-29-18, 21-13-11, 21-17-1, 21-17-19, 21-19-51, 21-33-47, 21-33-207, 21-33-307, 21-35-5, 21-35-31, 21-39-3, 21-41-51, 21-45-11, 23-15-315, 23-15-857, 25-1-63, 27-31-50, 27-33-33, 27-35-83, 27-39-329, 27-43-3, 27-65-3, 29-3-29, 29-3-81, 31-7-13, 31-8-11, 31-25-28, 37-5-1, 37-5-18, 37-7-104, 37-7-105, 37-7-203, 37-7-207, 37-9-12, 37-57-104, 37-57-105, 37-59-13, 37-61-9, 39-13-11, 41-13-15, 47-4-3, 49-17-121,49-28-5, 49-28-7, 49-28-43, 51-7-11, 51-8-61, 51-9-111, 51-9-115, 51-11-65, 51-15-109, 51-15-113, 51-29-5, 51-29-31, 51-31-47, 51-33-5, 51-35-309, 51-35-325, 51-39-17, 51-39-39, 51-41-21, 57-3-11, 57-3-13, 57-61-37, 57-75-17, 59-3-7, 59-3-9, 59-7-17, 59-7-113, 59-7-115, 59-13-5, 65-7-4, 65-7-121, 65-19-3, 65-21-17, 65-33-49, 65-33-51, 65-33-53, 77-3-16, 77-5-407, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Local Governmental Entities To Publish Public Notices By Using A Free, Publicly Accessible, Official Government Website; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2699/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2699.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":1065576,"bill_number":"SB2731","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2731/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2731.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1065578,"bill_number":"SB2771","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2771/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2771.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1065579,"bill_number":"SB2720","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2720/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2720.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1065584,"bill_number":"SB2766","title":"Voting by affidavit; clarify procedures for providing photo identification in municipal elections.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-573, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That A Voter Who Is Unable To Present Acceptable Photographic Identification When He Or She Votes In Person May Return To The Municipal Clerk's Office After The Election To Present Photographic Identification Or Execute A Religious Exemption Affidavit To Ensure That His Or Her Ballot Is Counted; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2766/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2766.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1065585,"bill_number":"SB2807","title":"English Language Learners (ELL) programs; earmark Education Enhancement Fund.","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 8% 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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2807/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2807.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1065586,"bill_number":"SC546","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC546/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0546.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1065589,"bill_number":"SB2802","title":"Courts; prohibit application of foreign law.","description":"An Act To Protect Rights And Privileges Granted Under The United States Constitution And The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890; To Address The Application Of Foreign Laws In Judicial Proceedings In This State; To Provide Legislative Findings; To Define Certain Terms; To Prohibit The Use And Enforcement Of Foreign Laws Under Certain Circumstances; To Provide For Applicability In Certain Circumstances; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2802/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2802.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1065591,"bill_number":"SB2750","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2750/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2750.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1065592,"bill_number":"SB2684","title":"Sex offenders; employers must notify parent or guardian of minors who come in contact with registered employee.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-33-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Employer Notification To Certain Parents Or Guardians Of Children Who Come In Contact With An Employee Who Is Required To Register As A Sex Offender; To Amend Section 45-33-32, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Requirements For Volunteers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2684/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2684.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1065595,"bill_number":"SB2748","title":"Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act; revise certain provisions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-89-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Terms \"base Investment,\" \"fringes\" And \"state-certified Production\" Under The Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act; To Amend Section 57-89-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Provisions Regarding Rebates Under The Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act; To Revise The Amount Of Certain Expenses For Which Rebates May Be Made; To Provide That A Rebate May Be Assigned To A Third Party, Provided That The Third Party Is A Mississippi Entity; To Provide That The Department Of Revenue May Approve Applications For Certain Rebates Under The Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act Until July 1, 2021; To Provide Time Periods Within Which The Department Of Revenue Must Issue Rebates Under The Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2748/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2748.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1065597,"bill_number":"SB2780","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2780/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2780.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1065598,"bill_number":"SB2703","title":"Municipalities; establish expedited procedure to acquire and clear title on abandoned heir property.","description":"An Act To Establish An Expedited Quiet Title And Foreclosure Procedure For Municipalities; To Provide That Such Procedures Shall Only Be Used By Municipalities With The Need To Rehabilitate Abandoned Or Blighted Heir Property For Purposes Of Receiving Or Expending Funds From A Community Development Block Grant; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2703/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2703.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1065604,"bill_number":"SB2810","title":"Criminal record background checks; allow Department of Human Services to conduct on all employees, contractors and volunteers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-1-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow The Department Of Human Services To Conduct Fingerprinting And Background Investigations On Every Employee, Contractor, Subcontractor And Volunteer; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2810/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2810.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1065605,"bill_number":"SB2717","title":"Vehicle procurement by state agencies; clarify duties of DFA.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-103-129, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Duties Of The Department Of Finance And Administration Regarding The Making Of Recommendations To The Legislature On Vehicle Procurement, To Require Language Of Limitation In Agency Appropriations Bills Regarding The Amount That Can Be Spent On Vehicles; To Amend Section 29-9-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make The Magic System The Inventory Record For All State Agencies That Use Magic; To Amend Sections 29-9-7, 29-9-11 And 29-9-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2717/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2717.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":1065607,"bill_number":"SB2791","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 Scholastic Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2791/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2791.xml","sponsor":"Tammy Witherspoon"},
{"bill_id":1065609,"bill_number":"SB2689","title":"IHL; may approve long-term contracts between universities and private real estate developers.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Approve Long-term Contracts That Permit Partnerships Between State Institutions Of Higher Learning And Private Real Estate Developers; To Provide That An Approved Contract Shall Not Be Cancelled By Successor Boards Of Trustees Based On The Binding Successor Doctrine; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2689/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2689.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":1065610,"bill_number":"SB2693","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2693/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2693.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":1065612,"bill_number":"SB2702","title":"Three Rivers PDD; school district may pledge portion of certain ad valorem tax increase to reimburse cost of certain projects.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Trustees Of School Districts Located In The Counties That Comprise The Three Rivers Planning And Development District To Pledge A Portion Of The New Ad Valorem Tax Revenue From Any Increase In The Assessed Value Of Property As A Result Of A New Enterprise That Is Granted An Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Under Section 27-31-101; To Provide That The Purpose Of The Pledge Shall Be To Reimburse Local Governments For Costs Related To The Location Of A New Enterprise; To Provide That The Board Of Trustees Of The School District May Pledge Not More Than 40% Of The Annual Increase In Ad Valorem Tax Revenue That It Receives As A Result Of Any Increase In The Assessed Value; To Provide That The Pledge Of Revenue Shall Be Effective Until The Local Governments Are Fully Reimbursed For The Approved Cost Of The Project But In No Event Longer Than The Duration Of The Tax Exemption For The New Enterprise; To Provide That The Pledge Shall Be Irrevocable; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2702/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2702.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":1065613,"bill_number":"SB2755","title":"Public Defender Task Force; extend repeal clause and revise Capital Defense Counsel Fund.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-32-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Sunset Provision For The Public Defender Task Force; To Amend Section 99-18-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove References To The Capital Defense Counsel Fund, Which No Longer Exists; To Amend Section 99-18-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove References To The Capital Defense Counsel Fund, Which No Longer Exists, And To Remove The Language Ostensibly Creating That Fund; To Create New Section 99-18-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Codify And Reenact Language Creating The Indigent Appeals Division, Providing For The Director And Staff Thereof, And The Compensation And Duties Of The Director And Staff; To Repeal Section 99-40-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Director And Staff And For The Compensation And Duties Of The Director And Staff, Creates The Indigent Appeals Fund, Creates The Public Defender Training Division, And Creates The Public Defenders Education Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2755/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2755.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":1065616,"bill_number":"SB2712","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2712/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2712.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1065618,"bill_number":"SB2687","title":"Diabetes care plan for students in school setting; State Board of Education develop guidelines and training.","description":"An Act Entitled The \"diabetes Care For Mississippi Students Act\"; To Require The State Board Of Education To Development A Training Program And Guidelines For The Management And Care Of Children With Diabetes In A School Setting; To Require The Plan To Be Submitted To The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2687/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2687.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1065626,"bill_number":"SB2796","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 2018-2019 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2796/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2796.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1065627,"bill_number":"SB2797","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2797/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2797.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1065629,"bill_number":"SC544","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC544/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0544.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1065631,"bill_number":"SB2708","title":"Teachers' salary; implement a five-year phase in to increase to the southeastern 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 2023-2024 School Year, Teacher Salaries Be Equal To The Southeastern Regional Average; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2708/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2708.xml","sponsor":"David Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1065633,"bill_number":"SB2701","title":"Cigarette excise tax; increase to be dedicated to the annual Medicaid program deficit and tobacco cessation program.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 27-69-13 And 27-69-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Excise Tax On Cigarettes, To Create The \"medicaid Program Tobacco Cessation Fund\" And To Dedicate The Said Cigarette Excise Tax Increase For The Purpose Of Funding The Annual Medicaid Deficit With Any Excess To Be Applied To The Administration Of The Medicaid Program And To Tobacco Cessation Programs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2701/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2701.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":1065636,"bill_number":"SB2811","title":"Auditor of the correctional system; repeal position.","description":"An Act To Repeal Section 47-5-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates And Empowers The Position Of Auditor Of The Correctional System; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2811/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2811.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":1065639,"bill_number":"SB2799","title":"Advanced practice registered nurses; revise licensure requirements.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 73-15-3, 73-15-5, 73-15-20 And 73-15-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Licensure Requirements, Definitions, Practice Requirements And Disciplinary Provisions Applicable To Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2799/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2799.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1065641,"bill_number":"SB2709","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2709/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2709.xml","sponsor":"David Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1065642,"bill_number":"SB2775","title":"Office of Shared Services (OSS) in Department of Finance and Administration; establish.","description":"An Act To Establish The Office Of Shared Services Within The Department Of Finance And Administration To Provide Services To Select Boards And Commissions; To Amend Section 27-104-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow The Department Of Finance And Administration To Establish The Office Of Shared Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2775/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2775.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1065645,"bill_number":"SB2782","title":"Muniment of title; revise parties entitled to notice.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 91-5-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Parties Entitled To Notice When A Will Is Admitted To Probate As A Muniment Of Title Only Without Necessity Of Administration Of The Estate Or Appointment Of An Executor Or Administrator; To Amend Section 91-7-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A One-year Statute Of Limitations Applicable To Estates; To Bring Forward Section 15-1-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2782/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2782.xml","sponsor":"Jennifer Branning"},
{"bill_id":1065648,"bill_number":"SB2787","title":"State land; remove application waiting period on forfeited tax land; clarify procedure for refunds on cancelled patents.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 29-1-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That Certain Applications For The Purchase Of State-forfeited Tax Land Must Remain On File For 30 Days Before They May Be Acted Upon And Finally Approved Or Disapproved; To Amend Sections 29-1-85 And 29-1-87, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Procedure For Refunds To Purchasers Of Amounts Paid To The State For Patents On Land That Have Been Cancelled; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2787/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2787.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":1065649,"bill_number":"SB2679","title":"Pat Harrison Waterway District; allow certain counties to join.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 51-15-103 And 51-15-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Certain Counties To Join The Pat Harrison Waterway District And To Establish A Procedure Therefor; To Amend Section 51-15-118, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Withdrawals From The Pat Harrison Waterway District Be Effective At The Close Of The Fiscal Year In Which The Withdrawing County Meets All Of Its Obligations Under Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2679/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2679.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":1065652,"bill_number":"SB2783","title":"Misdemeanants; may not possess a weapon under certain circumstances.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-37-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Possession Of A Weapon By Certain Misdemeanants; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2783/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2783.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1065653,"bill_number":"SB2747","title":"Variable rate refunding bonds; requirement that they must result in 2% savings does not apply to restructuring of variable rate bonds.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-18-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Requirement That The State Bond Commission Must Find That At The Time Of Issuing Variable Rate Refunding Bonds That The Refunding Is Expected To Result In An Overall Net Present Value Savings To Maturity Of Not Less Than 2% Of The Bonds Being Refunded Shall Not Apply In The Case Of The Restructuring Of Variable Rate Bonds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2747/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2747.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1065654,"bill_number":"SB2682","title":"Birth certificates; record biological parent after paternity proceeding.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-57-14, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Information To Be Listed On A Certificate Of Birth Under Certain Circumstances; To Create New Section 93-9-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Discrimination Based On The Marital Status Of A Person's Parents; To Amend Section 93-9-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Amend The Determination Of A Child's Surname To Conform; To Provide That This Act Will Not Affect Any Provision Of Law Concerning Surrogacy, Assisted Reproduction, Or Termination Of Parental Rights; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2682/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2682.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":1065659,"bill_number":"SB2738","title":"Sales Taxation; divert portion of revenue to certain counties in which certain tax increment finance projects are located.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Diversion To Certain 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":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2738/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2738.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":1065660,"bill_number":"SB2759","title":"\"Mississippi Opioid Crisis Commission\"; establish to develop comprehensive solution to opioid issues.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Opioid Crisis Commission\" To Review Recommendations By The Governor, Health Care Providers And Appropriate Regulatory Agencies Relative To Opioid Issues And To Develop A Comprehensive Consensus Approach With Legislative And/or Regulatory Recommendations; To Provide That The Commission Shall Convene Beginning May 1, 2018, To Conduct Hearings And Develop Its Initial Report And Shall Update Its Recommendations On An Annual Basis; To Prescribe The Composition Of The Commission; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2759/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2759.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1065661,"bill_number":"SB2730","title":"Concealed carry permit; authorize instructor-certified carry on campuses.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-37-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Instructor-certified Concealed Carry On Educational Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2730/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2730.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1065663,"bill_number":"SB2694","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2694/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2694.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":1065664,"bill_number":"SB2710","title":"Official Mississippi state song; authorize \"Mississippi Beautiful.\"","description":"An Act Authorizing A New Mississippi Official State Song Entitled \"mississippi Beautiful\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2710/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2710.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1065667,"bill_number":"SB2744","title":"Bonds; revise purposes for which certain bonds authorized to be issued for JSU may be utilized.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 1, Chapter 511, Laws Of 2016, To Revise The Purposes For Which Certain Bonds Authorized To Be Issued For Jackson State University May Be Utilized; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2744/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2744.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":1065668,"bill_number":"SB2678","title":"Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks; require additional regulation of freshwater fishing guides.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-4-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Freshwater Fishing Guide Or Service That Utilizes A Boat To Obtain A Fishing Guide Boat License And Decal; To Provide The Fee For Such License; To Provide That Freshwater Fishing Guides Shall Be Prohibited From Fishing While Providing Service; To Provide That Freshwater Fishing Guides Shall Be Prohibited From Keeping Any Fish Caught By The Persons They Are Guiding; To Provide That The Presence Of The Guide Does Not Count Toward The Bag Limit For Fish; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2678/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2678.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":1065671,"bill_number":"SB2804","title":"Good samaritan immunity from liability law; extend to architects and engineers who volunteer during disasters.","description":"An Act To Provide Civil Immunity From Liability Resulting From Personal Injury, Wrongful Death Property Damage Or Other Loss Caused By A Professional Engineer's Or Architect's Acts, Errors Or Omissions In The Performance Of Voluntary Professional Services Provided Under Emergency Situations Caused By Catastrophic Events; To Provide That Such Immunity Does Not Apply If The Injury Results From Gross Negligence Or Willful Misconduct; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2804/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2804.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1065678,"bill_number":"SB2696","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2696/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2696.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":1065679,"bill_number":"SB2756","title":"Medical examiners and medical examiner investigators; make technical corrections.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 41-61-61, 41-61-63, 41-61-65, 41-61-75, 41-61-77 And 41-61-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Correct References In The Code To The Positions Of County Medical Examiner And County Medical Examiner Investigator; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2756/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2756.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":1065681,"bill_number":"SB2754","title":"Automated sales suppression devices; prohibit.","description":"An Act To Provide That It Is Unlawful To Knowingly Create, Design, Manufacture, Sell, Purchase, Lease, Install, Update, Repair, Service, Transfer, Use, Or Possess Or Otherwise Make Available Automated Sales Suppression Devices Or Other Devices Or Programs That Can Be Used To Falsify Or Manipulate Cash Registers And Other Forms Of Point-of-sale Systems And Records; To Define Certain Terms For The Purposes Of This Act; To Provide Penalties For Violations Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-26","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2754/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2754.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1065684,"bill_number":"SB2729","title":"Lottery Contingency Act of 2018; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"lottery Contingency Act Of 2018\"; 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2729/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2729.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1065685,"bill_number":"SB2762","title":"DFA escalation authority; applicable to certain grants from a nonprofit entity to the State Department of Education.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-104-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration To Approve Escalations In The Budget Of The State Department Of Education Using Grants From A Nonprofit Entity In Excess Of One Million Dollars; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2762/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2762.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1065686,"bill_number":"SB2726","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2726/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2726.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1065689,"bill_number":"SB2706","title":"Career and Technical Education Grant Program; to provide financial assistance to community/junior college students.","description":"An Act To Establish The Mississippi Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (mhope) Scholarship Program For Community And Junior Students In Mississippi; To Define Certain Terms Used In The Act; To Prescribe The Mhope Grant Eligibility Requirements For Students At Public Community And Junior Colleges In Mississippi; To Describe Certain Students Who Are Ineligible For Mhope Grants; To Specify That Mhope Grants May Be Applied Only To Tuition And Fees Not Covered By A Federal Grant; To Authorize The Mississippi Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board To Promulgate Rules And Regulations Governing The Mhope Program; To Provide That The Mhope Program May Be Funded From The Amounts Allocated To Community And Junior College Athletic Programs; To Provide That Community And Junior College Athletic Programs Shall Be Funded From Nonpublic Sources From And After July 1, 2022; To Provide For A Phaseout Of State General Fund Support For Community College Athletic Programs And To Prohibit The Use Of State Appropriations For Community And Junior College Athletic Programs From And After July 1, 2022; To Amend Section 37-29-429, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2706/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2706.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":1065690,"bill_number":"SB2795","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2795/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2795.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1065696,"bill_number":"SB2757","title":"Official Mississippi state song; authorize \"Mississippi Beautiful.\"","description":"An Act Authorizing A New Mississippi Official State Song Entitled \"mississippi Beautiful\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2757/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2757.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1065697,"bill_number":"SB2773","title":"State budget; provide for transfer of funds.","description":"An Act To Provide For Certain Transfers To The Capital Expense Fund During Fiscal Year 2018; To Transfer Budget Contingency Funds To The Cleveland Clinic; To Transfer Capital Expense Funds To The Greenville Airport, Air Service Development Act And The Department Of Revenue; To Repeal Section 22, Chapter 99, Laws Of 2017, Which Provides For The Funding Of A Certain Number Of Home- And Community-based Waiver Slots By The State Department Of Mental Health; To Amend Section 37, Chapter 102, Laws Of 2017, To Increase The Maximum Amount Of General Funds Appropriated To The State Department Of Education That Shall Be Used For The School Recognition Program; To Amend Section 37, Chapter 102, Laws Of 2017, To Increase The Number Of Permanent Time-limited Positions For The State Department Of Education That Shall Be Used For Vocational Technical Education; To Amend Section 13, Chapter 64, Laws Of 2017, Which Authorizes The Commissioner Of The Department Of Corrections To Transfer Spending Authority Between And Within Budgets, To Delete The Prohibition On Transfers That Increase The Major Object Of Expenditure For Salaries; To Amend Section 3, Chapter 1, Laws Of 2017, Which Transfers Certain Amounts In The Fiscal Year 2018 Appropriation To The Department Of Public Safety Among Various Categories; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2773/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2773.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1065698,"bill_number":"SB2785","title":"Youth court; revise confidentiality of forensic interview.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-251, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Confidential Status Of Forensic Interviews In Youth Court; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2785/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2785.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":1065701,"bill_number":"SB2675","title":"Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services; clarify administrative structure.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-26-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Mississippi Department Of Child Protection Services Shall Be A Subagency Within The Mississippi Department Of Human Services And To Provide That The Commissioner Of The Department Of Child Protection Services Shall Maintain Operational Control Over The Functions Of The Department Of Child Protection Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2675/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2675.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1065702,"bill_number":"SB2737","title":"Mississippi Debt Management Services Act; exclude certain for-profit debt settlement providers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 81-22-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude Certain For-profit Debt Settlement Providers From The Definition Of \"debt Management Service Provider\" As Used In The Mississippi Debt Management Services Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2737/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2737.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":1065704,"bill_number":"SB2786","title":"Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance; establish priority of funding for certain programs.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-106-14, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Priority Funding For The Higher Education Legislative Grant Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2786/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2786.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":1065706,"bill_number":"SB2769","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 Provisions 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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2769/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2769.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":1065708,"bill_number":"SB2779","title":"Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services (MDITS); authorize to charge state agencies for certain services.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-104-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Information Technology Services (mdits) To Charge State Agencies Pass-through Costs For Telecommunications, Data Center Services And/or Other Information Technology Services To The Agencies Using Those Services On An As-needed Basis; To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration To Charge State Agencies For Mississippi Management And Reporting Systems (mmrs) Statewide Application Charges And Utility Charges If Federal Grants, Special Funds Or Pass-through Funds Are Involved; To Amend Section 27-104-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Certain Restrictions On The Mississippi Department Of Information Technology Services Being Funded From The State General Fund; To Amend Sections 25-53-5, 25-53-29 And 25-53-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2779/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2779.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1065710,"bill_number":"SB2817","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2817/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2817.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1065713,"bill_number":"SB2698","title":"Public Records Act; exempt certain information technology-related information from.","description":"An Act To Create Section 25-61-11.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From The Public Records Act Certain Information Technology-related Information That, If Disclosed, Could Allow Unauthorized Access To The State's It Assets; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2698/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2698.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":1065714,"bill_number":"SB2798","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2798/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2798.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1065719,"bill_number":"SB2751","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2751/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2751.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1065720,"bill_number":"SB2792","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2792/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2792.xml","sponsor":"Tammy Witherspoon"},
{"bill_id":1065721,"bill_number":"SB2745","title":"Memorial highways; designate a portion of U.S. Highway 51 in Grenada County as \"Special Agent Lee Tartt Memorial Highway.\"","description":"An Act To Designate A Portion Of U.s. Highway 51 In Grenada County, Mississippi, As \"special Agent Lee Tartt Memorial Highway\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2745/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2745.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":1065724,"bill_number":"SB2732","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2732/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2732.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1065725,"bill_number":"SC545","title":"Designate March 2018 as \"Women's History Month in Mississippi.\"","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Designating March 2018 As \"women's History Month In Mississippi\" With Its Theme \"nevertheless She Persisted: Honoring Women Who Fight All Forms Of Discrimination Against Women,\" Celebrating The 38th Anniversary Of The Women's History Movement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC545/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0545.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1065726,"bill_number":"SB2793","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2793/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2793.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1065730,"bill_number":"SB2695","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2695/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2695.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":1065733,"bill_number":"SB2752","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2752/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2752.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1065734,"bill_number":"SB2736","title":"Expungement process; standardize and modify.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 9-11-15, 9-23-23, 21-23-7, 41-29-15, 45-27-21, 63-11-30, 99-15-26, 99-15-59, 99-19-71 And 99-19-72, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Possible Amendment In Order To Standardize The Filing Procedures For Expungements And Make Other Modifications To The Expungement Process; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2736/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2736.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1065736,"bill_number":"SB2715","title":"Drug courts; expand screening of potential participants and jurisdiction of such other reentry courts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-23-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand Data Collected On Potential Drug Court Participants; To Amend Section 9-23-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Jurisdiction Of Drug Courts, Veterans Courts And Mental Health Courts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2715/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2715.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1065738,"bill_number":"SB2681","title":"Memorial highways; designate a segment of U.S. Highway 82 in Leflore County as the \"YANKY 72 Memorial Highway.\"","description":"An Act To Designate A Segment Of U.s. Highway 82 In Leflore County, Mississippi, As The Yanky 72 Memorial Highway In Honor Of The Marines And The Navy Corpsman Who Were Killed In The Crash Of A Kc-130 Aircraft On July 10, 2017; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2681/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2681.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1065740,"bill_number":"SB2774","title":"Certified poll managers; clarify payments for online training.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-239, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Payment For Online Training For Certified Poll Managers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2774/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2774.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1065743,"bill_number":"SB2812","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2812/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2812.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1065745,"bill_number":"SB2713","title":"Alcoholic beverage; Coahoma County may establish leisure and recreation districts outside municipalities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Coahoma County, Mississippi To Establish One Or More Leisure And Recreation Districts Within The County That Are Outside The Corporate Limits Of Any Municipality In The County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2713/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2713.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1065747,"bill_number":"SB2705","title":"Mississippi Department of Human Services GEN+ Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The \"mississippi Department Of Human Services Gen+ Act,\" Which Is A Multigenerational Approach To Proactively Address Poverty And Remove Institutional Barriers To Self-sufficiency; To Enact Provisions Relating To Child Support And The Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (snap); And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2705/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2705.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1065748,"bill_number":"SB2725","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2725/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2725.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1065749,"bill_number":"SB2739","title":"Motor vehicles; require manufacturers to compensated dealers for repairs required due to a recall.","description":"An Act To Provide That A Manufacturer Shall Compensate Its New Motor Vehicle Dealers For All Labor And Parts Required By The Manufacturer To Perform Repairs On Used Motor Vehicles In The Inventory Of The Dealer Required As A Result Of A Notification By A Manufacturer That The Vehicles Cannot Be Sold Or Leased Due To A Federal Safety Recall For A Defect Or A Noncompliance Or Federal Emissions Recall; To Provide For The Amount Of The Compensation And To Provide For Additional Compensation If The Parts Or A Remedy Are Not Reasonably Available To Perform A Recall Service Or Repair On A Used Vehicle Held For Sale By A Dealer Within A Certain Amount Of Time; To Specify The Used Vehicles To Which This Provision Applies; To Prohibit A Manufacturer From Reducing The Amount Of Certain Compensation Otherwise Owed By The Manufacturer Solely Because A New Motor Vehicle Dealer Has Submitted A Claim Under This Section; To Provide For The Payment Of Claims; To Amend Section 63-17-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Renewal Or Extension Of A Motor Vehicle Dealer's Franchise On Substantial Renovation Of The Dealer's Place Of Business Before A Date That Is Less Than Seven Years After The Dealer Completed A Substantial Renovation; To Provide That No State Agency May Promulgate A Rule Which Would Prohibit An Act That Is Not Prohibited By This Section, And To Repeal Any Regulation Adopted By Any Agency In Conflict With This Section And Adopted Prior To The Effective Date Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2739/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2739.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1065754,"bill_number":"SB2758","title":"State-owned vehicles; create study committee to study the management of.","description":"An Act To Create A Study Committee For The Purpose Of Studying The Management Of The State's Fleet Of Vehicles; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2758/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2758.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1065755,"bill_number":"SB2761","title":"Mississippi compulsory school attendance; revise reporting and clarify student participation in authorized school activities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Standard For Reporting Student Absenteeism And To Clarify That A Student Is Considered Present For Average Daily Attendance Reporting Purposes When Participating In Authorized School Activities Approved By The Superintendent Of The School District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2761/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2761.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1065756,"bill_number":"SB2686","title":"Advocate confidentiality law; protect certain information held by rape crisis and domestic violence programs.","description":"An Act To Create The Advocate Confidentiality Law; To Provide That Communications Of Victims Of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking And Human Trafficking With Advocates Are Confidential; To Establish Procedures For Disclosure In Limited Circumstances; To Provide For In Camera Review Before Disclosure; To Amend Section 93-21-109, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2686/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2686.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1065759,"bill_number":"SB2827","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2827/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2827.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1065760,"bill_number":"SB2723","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2723/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2723.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1065761,"bill_number":"SB2677","title":"DUI; technical corrections for driving under the influence of opioids and other drugs.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-11-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Responsibility Of Record Checking By Law Enforcement And The Prosecutor As To Whether A Charge Of Driving Under The Influence Might Be A Second Or Subsequent Offense And To Clarify The Court-ordered Drug Testing Available To A Defendant Convicted For Driving Under The Influence Of Drugs; To Amend Section 63-11-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Administrative Suspension Of A Driver's License For Refusal Of Drug Testing Of The Person's Blood Or Urine For A Substance Other Than Alcohol To Conform To The Administrative Suspension For Refusal Of A Breath Test For Alcohol; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2677/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2677.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":1065766,"bill_number":"SB2711","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2711/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2711.xml","sponsor":"David Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1065767,"bill_number":"SB2778","title":"Mississippi Management and Reporting Systems (MMRS); authorize DFA to charge state agencies.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-104-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration To Charge State Agencies For Mississippi Management And Reporting Systems (mmrs) Statewide Application Charges And Utility Charges If Federal Grants, Special Funds Or Pass-through Funds Are Involved; To Bring Forward Section 27-104-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2778/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2778.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1065768,"bill_number":"SB2777","title":"State agency motor vehicle moratorium; continue.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-1-78, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Continue The Moratorium On The Purchase, Lease Or Acquisition Of Motor Vehicles By State Agencies; To Provide Exemptions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2777/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2777.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1065771,"bill_number":"SB2765","title":"Visitation; allow to third party under certain limited circumstances.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 93-5-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Means For A Court To Grant Third-party Visitation To A Person Standing In Loco Parentis To A Child Or To Another Person With A Significant Relationship With The Child Under Certain Limited Circumstances; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2765/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2765.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":1065773,"bill_number":"SB2809","title":"Child support obligations; allow administrative suspension if noncustodial parent is incarcerated for more than 180 days, etc.","description":"An Act To Codify Section 43-19-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Administrative Suspension Of Child Support For Noncustodial Parents Who Are Incarcerated For More Than 180 Days; To Amend Section 43-19-48, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Financial Institutions To Authorize The Department Of Human Services To Send Notices Regarding Child Support In A Manner Other Than Certified Mail; To Amend Sections 93-11-65, 93-11-103 And 93-11-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Overdue Child Support Is Payable To The Custodial Parent After Emancipation Of A Child Unless A Court Determines Otherwise, Clarify Lump-sum Withholdings And Clarify When An Employer May Receive A Fee For Withholding Child Support; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2809/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2809.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1065774,"bill_number":"SB2776","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":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2776/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2776.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1065777,"bill_number":"SB2719","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 The Mississippi Department Of Transportation Certifies To The State Bond Commission That Critical Repairs To The Transportation Infrastructure That Affect Public Safety Have Been Completed; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2719/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2719.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1065778,"bill_number":"SB2742","title":"Used motor vehicle dealer's license; Department of Revenue shall conduct educational seminars necessary for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-17-76, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Department Of Revenue Shall Conduct The Educational Seminars Required For The Issuance Of A Used Motor Vehicle Dealer's License; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2742/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2742.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":1065780,"bill_number":"SB2700","title":"Economic Development and Infrastructure Fund; require deposit into of certain funds from a bond sinking fund not needed for debt service.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 1, Chapter 479, Laws Of 2015, To Provide That Amounts In The Bond Sinking Fund Created To Pay The Annual Debt Service On Bonds Issued Under Such Law That Are In Excess Of The Annual Requirements For Debt Service On Such Bonds Shall Be Deposited Into The Economic Development And Infrastructure Fund Rather Than The Gaming Counties State Assisted Infrastructure Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2700/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2700.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":1065782,"bill_number":"SB2740","title":"Manufactured or mobile home; provide for legal registration as real or personal property.","description":"An Act 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; 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 63-21-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Manufactured Homes Or Mobile Homes Whose Title Has Been Permanently Retired From Registration; To Amend Section 63-21-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That No Certificate Of Title Should Be Issued When An Affidavit Of Affixation Is Of Record; To Amend Section 63-21-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Revenue To Maintain Certain Records; To Amend Section 63-21-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That No Certificate Of Title Should Be Issued When An Affidavit Of Affixation Is Of Record; 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 The Chancery Clerk; To Require Certain Information To Accompany The Affidavit Of Affixation; To Require The Owner Or Lienholder 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 63-21-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That No Certificate Of Title Should Be Issued When An Affidavit Of Affixation Is Of Record; To Amend Section 63-21-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify When A Pmsi Is Perfected; To Amend Section 63-21-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Continuation Of A Lien In Certain Circumstances; To Amend Section 63-21-64, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add A Fee For Application With The Department Of Revenue; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2740/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2740.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1065783,"bill_number":"SB2781","title":"Concealed carry permit; revise term and fee.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Effective Term Of And Fees Charged For A Concealed-carry Permit; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2781/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2781.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":1065784,"bill_number":"SB2721","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, 2018, 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, 2018; To Provide That Persons Who Are Elected As Members Of The State Legislature Or President Of The Senate After July 1, 2018, 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, 2018, 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, 2018, And The Persons Who Become The President Of The Senate For The First Time After July 1, 2018, 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2721/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2721.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1065807,"bill_number":"SB2818","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2818/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2818.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1065819,"bill_number":"SB2826","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2826/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2826.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1065832,"bill_number":"SB2821","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2821/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2821.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1065845,"bill_number":"SB2822","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2822/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2822.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1065857,"bill_number":"SB2823","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2823/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2823.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1065870,"bill_number":"SB2828","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2828/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2828.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1065882,"bill_number":"SB2833","title":"MS Bureau of Narcotics; authorize to dispose of nonforfeited property when unclaimed.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-179, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Mississippi Bureau Of Narcotics To Dispose Of Unclaimed Nonforfeited Property In The Same Manner As Surplus Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2833/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2833.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":1065895,"bill_number":"SB2830","title":"Oil and Gas Board funding; restore special fund for expenses.","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 Provisions 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 Further Amend Section 53-1-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Retain The Authority Of The Board To Obtain Funds From The Capital Expense Fund For The Emergency Plugging Of Orphaned Wells; To Transfer From The State General Fund A Certain Amount Of Funds To The Special Funds Of The State Oil And Gas Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2830/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2830.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":1065908,"bill_number":"SB2832","title":"Pat Harrison Waterway District; allow counties of former Pearl River Basin Development District to join.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 51-15-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Counties Of The Former Pearl River Basin Development District To Join The Pat Harrison Waterway District; To Establish A Procedure For Calling For Petition Elections On The Question Of Joining The District; To Amend Section 51-15-118, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Withdrawals From The Pat Harrison Waterway District Be Effective At The Close Of The Fiscal Year In Which The Withdrawing County Meets All Of Its Obligations Under Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2832/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2832.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":1065922,"bill_number":"SB2820","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2820/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2820.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1065934,"bill_number":"SB2824","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, 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2824/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2824.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1065947,"bill_number":"SB2813","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2813/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2813.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1065959,"bill_number":"SB2825","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2825/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2825.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1065972,"bill_number":"SB2816","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2816/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2816.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1065984,"bill_number":"SB2819","title":"Payday lending; prohibit activities of and 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2819/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2819.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1065997,"bill_number":"SB2829","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2829/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2829.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1066010,"bill_number":"SB2831","title":"Mississippi Entertainment Investment Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Entertainment Industry Investment Act; To Provide An Incentive For Sound Recording Production Companies That Produce Sound Recording Projects In This State; To Provide That A Sound Recording Production Company Shall Be Eligible For A Rebate Of A Percentage Of Certain Expenditures Made In Connection With A State-certified Sound Recording Production Project; To Provide An Incentive For Companies That Produce Musical And Theatrical Projects In This State; To Provide That A Company Shall Be Eligible For A Rebate Of A Percentage Of Expenditures Made In Connection With A State-certified Musical Or Theatrical Production Project; To Provide That The Rebate Programs Created In This Act Shall Be Administered By The Mississippi Development Authority; To Define Certain Terms For The Purposes Of The Rebate Programs Created In This Act; To Amend Section 57-89-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Mississippi Development Authority To Approve Applications For A Rebate Under The Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2831/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2831.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":1066022,"bill_number":"SB2815","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2815/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2815.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1066035,"bill_number":"SB2814","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2814/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2814.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1067285,"bill_number":"SB2885","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2885/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2885.xml","sponsor":"Michael Watson"},
{"bill_id":1067287,"bill_number":"SB2855","title":"State, county and municipal budget estimates shall not be exceeded; exempt unfunded liability for employee retirement.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 19-11-17, 21-35-17 And 27-104-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Unfunded Liability For Employee Retirement Funds From The Requirement That County, Municipal And State Budget Estimates Shall Not Be Exceeded; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2855/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2855.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1067290,"bill_number":"SB2876","title":"Open Meetings Law; revise reasons for executive sessions to include certain discussions by public hospital boards.","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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2876/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2876.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":1067293,"bill_number":"SB2844","title":"Commercial property; regulate use of nonpublic areas.","description":"An Act To Prohibit A Person From Knowingly Gaining Access To A Nonpublic Area Of Commercial Property And Engaging In Certain Prohibited Conduct; To Provide Definitions; To Describe The Prohibited Conduct; To Provide That Any Person Who Assists In Violating This Act Shall Be Held Jointly Liable For All Damages; To Authorize A Court To Award Appropriate Remedies To A Prevailing Party; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2844/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2844.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1067296,"bill_number":"SB2922","title":"Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks; require establishment of a mandatory harvest reporting program for deer and turkey.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-7-26, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commission On Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks To Establish A Mandatory Harvest Reporting Program For White-tailed Deer And Turkey To Collect And Compile Harvest Data To Assist In The Formulation Of The Wildlife Resource Conservation Policy For The State; To Require Sportsmen To Report The Harvest Within 72 Hours After The Harvest; To Provide That The Reporting Requirement Shall Not Apply To Deer Harvested On Private Lands That Are Under The Deer Management Assistance Program; To Provide That No Funds Appropriated To The Mississippi Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks Shall Be Expended On A Tagging Reporting Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2922/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2922.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1067299,"bill_number":"SB2898","title":"Delta State University property; authorize DFA to transfer to Coahoma County Community College.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration, Acting On Behalf Of Delta State University And The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning, To Transfer Certain Real Property To The Board Of Trustees Of Coahoma County Community College; To Provide That The Board Of Trustees Of Coahoma County Community College Will Use The Property For The Operation And Management Of The Coahoma County Higher Education Center; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2898/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2898.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1067304,"bill_number":"SB2926","title":"Critical Needs Teacher Forgivable Loan Program; applicants may come from any school district in the state with repayment option.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-106-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Continuation Of The Critical Needs Teacher Forgivable Loan Program As A Four-year Repayment Program And To Allow Applicants To Reside Or Be Employed In Any Geographical Area Of The State Under A Seven-year Repayment Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2926/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2926.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1067307,"bill_number":"SC550","title":"Commend the advocacy of Civil Rights icon Flonzie \"Goodloe\" Brown-Wright.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Legacy Of Civil Rights Trailblazer Flonzie \"goodloe\" Brown-wright Of Farmhaven And Canton, Mississippi, The First African-american Female Elected To Public Office In Mississippi Since Reconstruction, And Commending Her Advocacy.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-09","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC550/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0550.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1067309,"bill_number":"SB2834","title":"Alcoholic beverages; authorize certain distillers to sell their product for off-premises and on-premises consumption.","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 Authorize The Issuance Of A Distiller's On-premises Retailers Permit; To Provide That A Distiller's On-premises Retailer's Permit Shall Authorize The Holder Thereof Who Is Also The Holder Of A Manufacturer's Permit, Class 1, Distiller's And/or Rectifier's Permit, To Sell At Retail Alcoholic Beverages Produced At Its Distillery For Consumption On The Premises Of The Distillery; 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 67-1-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; 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 Distiller's On-premises Retailer's Permits; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2834/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2834.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":1067312,"bill_number":"SB2905","title":"Gestational Age Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Gestational Age Act; To Enact Definitions; To Prohibit Abortions After 15 Weeks' Gestation; To Provide Penalties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2905/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2905.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1067316,"bill_number":"SB2923","title":"MS Telephone Solicitation Act; provide separate cause of action for violations of.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 77-3-725 And 77-3-727, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Separate Cause Of Action With Injunctive And Monetary Relief For Violations Of The Mississippi Telephone Solicitation Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2923/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2923.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":1067320,"bill_number":"SB2873","title":"Medicaid reimbursement for certain home services; impose moratorium on new providers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Impose A Moratorium On New Medicaid Enrolled Providers Of Personal Care And Respite Care Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2873/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2873.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1067323,"bill_number":"SB2914","title":"Open Meetings Act; court shall void any action taken in violation of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-41-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Court Shall Void Any Action Taken In Violation Of The Open Meetings Act Under Certain Conditions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2914/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2914.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":1067326,"bill_number":"SC551","title":"Extend condolences of the Legislature on the passing of Mississippi Delta Civic Leader Jere Nash, Jr., of Greenville.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Condolences Of The Legislature To The Bereaved Family Of Mississippi Delta Korean War Veteran, Businessman And Civic Leader Jere B. Nash, Jr., Of Greenville, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC551/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0551.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1067330,"bill_number":"SC555","title":"Commend MSMS student Sydney Matrisciano of Winona for winning \"Young Orator\" International Competition in Moscow.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating 17-year-old Mississippi School For Math And Science Student Sydney Matrisciano Of Winona, Mississippi, For Winning The 2017 \"young Orator Prize\" At The International Olympiada Of Spoken Russian In Moscow.\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-09","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC555/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0555.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":1067335,"bill_number":"SB2893","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2893/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2893.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":1067339,"bill_number":"SB2850","title":"Dogfighting; revise offense.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-41-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Offense Of Dogfighting And To Clarify The Definition Of Dogfighting Paraphernalia; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2850/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2850.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":1067342,"bill_number":"SB2910","title":"Project Medicaid shortfall; revise reporting requirements.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Change The Conditions Under Which The Division Of Medicaid Shall Report Projected Shortfalls To The Peer Committee, And To Further Change The Deadline For Peer To Report On Such Shortfalls To The Legislative Budget Office; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2910/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2910.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":1067345,"bill_number":"SB2896","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2896/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2896.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1067348,"bill_number":"SB2880","title":"Technical violation centers; allow MDOC to offer incentives to offenders who participate in programs of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-38.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department Of Corrections To Offer Participation Credits To Offenders Who Follow The Rules Of And Participate In The Programs Offered By Technical Violation Centers; To Bring Forward Sections 47-7-27 And 47-7-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Later Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2880/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2880.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1067352,"bill_number":"SB2863","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2863/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2863.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1067356,"bill_number":"SB2891","title":"Electronic citation systems; transition all law enforcement agencies to a compatible system.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-9-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Wireless Radio Communications Program To Authorize Expenditure Of Those Funds To Enable A Local Agency's Participation In The E-cite Program For Electronic Submission Of Citations; To Mandate All Law Enforcement Agencies With Authority To Enforce The Provisions Of Section 63-11-30 To Transition To An Electronic Citation System Compatible With The Electronic Citation System Used By The Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol; To Require The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety To Create And Maintain A Statewide, Unified Criminal History To Allow Law Enforcement Officers And Prosecutors To Quickly Obtain Up-to-date, Accurate Information As To Certain Prior Offenses; To Create The E-citation Transition And Operation Fund; To Transfer Funds That Are Deposited Into The Interlock Device Fund During Fiscal Years 2018 And 2019 Into The E-citation Transition And Operation Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2891/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2891.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":1067359,"bill_number":"SB2931","title":"Wetlands Act; all permits issued to governmental entities under may be valid for not more than 10 years.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-27-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That All Permits Issued To A Governmental Entity By The Commission On Marine Resources Under The Coastal Wetlands Protection Act May Be Valid For Not More Than 10 Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2931/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2931.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":1067362,"bill_number":"SB2886","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":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2886/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2886.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1067366,"bill_number":"SB2845","title":"Lottery; authorize and provide that net proceeds go to 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 Provide That The Net Proceeds Collected From The Sale Of Lottery Tickets Shall Be Deposited Into The State Highway 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2845/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2845.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1067369,"bill_number":"SB2847","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 The Net Proceeds Collected From The Sale Of Lottery Tickets Shall Be Deposited Into The State General 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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2847/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2847.xml","sponsor":"Philip Moran"},
{"bill_id":1067373,"bill_number":"SB2915","title":"Comprehensive Health Insurance Risk Pool; require approval before expending remaining monies after cessation.","description":"An Act To Require Approval Of The Commissioner Of Insurance Before The Distribution Of Any Funds Held By The Comprehensive Health Insurance Risk Pool Association Upon The Cessation Of Operations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2915/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2915.xml","sponsor":"Videt Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1067376,"bill_number":"SB2846","title":"\"Mississippi Transportation Investment Act of 2018\"; authorize certain taxes for highways pursuant to referendum.","description":"An Act Entitled The \"mississippi Transportation Investment Act Of 2018\"; To Provide That Each Of The Three Mississippi Transportation Districts Shall Be A Special Transportation Improvement District For The Purpose Of Authorizing Certain Taxes To Be Imposed On A Local Option Basis To Be Used To Fund Highway Repair, Renovation And Maintenance Within The Districts; To Provide For The Creation Of The Districts; To Provide For A Northern District Transportation Planning Council, A Central District Transportation Planning Council And A Southern District Transportation Planning Council To Develop Priorities For State Highway Repair, Renovation And Maintenance In Each Of The Three Districts To Be Published By The Mississippi Transportation Commission; To Provide For A Referendum By The Electors Residing Within Each Special Transportation District; To Authorize And Provide For A Special District Transportation Motor Fuel Excise Tax, Motor Fuels Tax Registration Fee For Electric-drive, Hybrid-drive And Hydrogen-drive Motor Vehicles And A New Tire Fee To Be Imposed In Any Special Transportation District Which Approves The Referendum; To Provide For The Deposit Of The Proceeds Of Such Taxes Into The Transportation District Infrastructure Repair, Renovation And Maintenance Fund To Be Used Exclusively For Approved Repair, Renovation And Maintenance Projects Within The District; Applicable Only In Transportation Districts Which Have Approved The Imposition Pursuant To Referendum, To Amend Section 27-55-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Rate Of The Gasoline Excise Tax And To Amend Section 27-55-519, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Rate Of The Special Fuel Excise Tax Imposed On Diesel Fuel; To Require The Revenue Collected From Such Tax To Be Deposited Into The Transportation District Infrastructure Repair, Renovation And Maintenance Fund; Applicable Only In Transportation Districts Which Have Approved The Imposition Pursuant To Referendum, To Amend Section 27-5-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Distribution Of Gasoline And Undyed Diesel Fuel Tax Revenue To Provide That 10% Of The Increase In Gasoline And Undyed Diesel Fuel Tax Revenue Shall Be Deposited Into The \"county Road Assistance Program Fund\" And To Provide That A Certain Sum Shall Be Deposited Into The \"mississippi Highway-railroad Grade Crossing Safety Account\"; Applicable Only In Transportation Districts Which Have Approved The Imposition Pursuant To Referendum, To Amend Section 27-19-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Assess A Motor Fuels Tax Registration Fee For Electric-drive Motor Vehicles, Hybrid-drive Motor Vehicles And Hydrogen-drive Motor Vehicles, To Provide The Fee Amounts, To Clarify The Circumstances And Manner In Which The Fees Shall Be Paid, To Make The Fees A Prerequisite To Licensing And Registration, To Apportion The Fee Revenue, And To Define Terms; To Amend Section 27-19-99, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Distribution Of The Proceeds Of The Fees To The Transportation District Infrastructure Repair, Renovation And Maintenance Fund; To Provide For The Imposition Of New Tire Fees For Such Purposes; To Establish The Transportation District Infrastructure Repair, Renovation And Maintenance Fund In The State Treasury; To Create The County Road Assistance Program To Be Administered By The State Aid Engineer; To Provide Certain Powers And Duties To The State Aid Engineer In Administering The County Road Assistance Program; To Amend Section 57-43-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Mississippi Highway-railroad Grade Crossing Safety Account Program To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2846/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2846.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1067379,"bill_number":"SB2868","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 Knowing Solicitation Of A Child To Violate The Uniform Controlled Substance Law Or To Participate In Gangs Or Gang-related Activities Constitutes Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor; To Amend Section 97-44-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Short Title Of The Mississippi Streetgang Act; To Amend Section 97-44-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Definitions; To Amend Section 97-44-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Penalties For Criminal Gang Activity; To Create Section 97-44-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Recodify The Existing Evidentiary Standards For Prosecution Under This Act; To Amend Section 97-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of Violent Crime To Include Violations Of The Mississippi Gang Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2868/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2868.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":1067384,"bill_number":"SB2851","title":"Absentee voting; establish electronic application procedure for college students.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Secretary Of State To Establish A Secure Website To Enable Student Voters To Submit Electronic Absentee Ballot Applications; To Establish The Documents Which Much Be Submitted By The Student To Approve Such Applications; To Provide That Upon Approval, Student Absentee Voters May Be Automatically Mailed Absentee Ballots For All Elections That Occur For A Certain Period Of Time; To Amend Sections 23-15-627, 23-15-631, 23-15-715 And 23-15-721, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2851/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2851.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":1067387,"bill_number":"SB2883","title":"Technical violation centers; authorize MDOC to extend the revocation period for up to 180 days.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 47-7-38, 47-7-27, 47-7-37 And 47-7-38.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Period Of Imprisonment To Be Served By Persons On Parole Or Probation In A Technical Violation Center Shall Be Based Upon The Number Of Prior Revocations Rather Than The Number Of Technical Violations; To Authorize The Department Of Corrections To Extend The Period Of Imprisonment For An Additional 180 Days Or Transfer The Probationer Or Parolee To General Custody Under Certain Circumstances; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2883/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2883.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1067390,"bill_number":"SB2904","title":"Telemedicine services; revise regulatory requirements.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-25-34, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provision Which Authorizes Health Care Providers To Offer Telemedicine Services, To Provide Definitions And Conditions On Providers Offering Telemedicine Services And To Authorize The Mississippi Board Of Medical Licensure To Promulgate Rules Relating To Telemedicine With Certain Exceptions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2904/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2904.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1067395,"bill_number":"SB2866","title":"Conviction; clarify subsequent for certain crimes and post-convictions 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2866/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2866.xml","sponsor":"David Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1067399,"bill_number":"SB2911","title":"Employee Appeals Board; revise membership and terms of office of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-9-129, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Membership And Terms Of Office Of The Employee Appeals Board; To Amend Sections 25-9-131 And 25-9-132, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical, Nonsubstantive Changes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2911/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2911.xml","sponsor":"John Polk"},
{"bill_id":1067402,"bill_number":"SB2909","title":"Counties; authorize to remove on private property certain Hurricane Katrina-related slabs.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-5-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Boards Of Supervisors To Clean Private Property By Removing Hurricane Katrina-related Slabs Below The Base Flood Elevation In Residentially Zoned Areas; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2909/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2909.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":1067405,"bill_number":"SB2917","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2917/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2917.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":1067408,"bill_number":"SB2878","title":"Community hospitals acquire other hospitals and health care facilities outside service area; authorize.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-13-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Community Hospitals To Acquire Other Hospitals And Health Care Facilities Outside Of Its Service Area If In The Best Interests Of The Residents; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2878/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2878.xml","sponsor":"John Polk"},
{"bill_id":1067412,"bill_number":"SB2895","title":"University of Mississippi Medical Center; authorize to remove and reinter remains reposing in potter's field property.","description":"An Act To Authorize The University Of Mississippi Medical Center To Rearrange, Disinter, Remove Or Reinter, Where Applicable, 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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2895/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2895.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":1067414,"bill_number":"SB2840","title":"Opioid Crisis Intervention Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Opioid Crisis Intervention Act; To Amend Section 41-29-149.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Types Of Drug Violations For Which A Person May Not Be Prosecuted When Complying With The Mississippi Medical Emergency Good Samaritan Act; To Amend Section 41-127-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Telemedicine Providers Shall Be Allowed To Provide Treatment For Substance Use Disorders, Including Medication-assisted Treatment; To Direct The State Board Of Medical Licensure To Adopt Reasonable Regulations That Allow Primary Care Physicians To Provide Maintenance Therapy For Persons With Identified Substance Use Disorders And Allow Those Physicians To Provide That Treatment Until The Person Can Receive Treatment From A Licensed Treatment Provider; To Authorize Municipalities, Counties And Public Or Private Educational Institutions To Adopt A Pre-arrest Diversion Program In Which Law Enforcement Officers Of The Entity May Divert Adults Who Commit A Nonviolent Misdemeanor Offense; To Provide That Adults Who Are Diverted Shall Be Provided Appropriate Assessment, Intervention, Education And Behavioral Health Care Services; To Provide That If The Adult Does Not Participate In The Pre-arrest Diversion Program, The Law Enforcement Agency May Criminally Charge The Adult For The Original Offense And Refer The Case To The Appropriate Prosecuting Agency To Determine If Prosecution Is Appropriate; To Provide That If The Adult Successfully Completes The Program, An Arrest Record Shall Not Be Associated With The Offense; To Amend Section 9-23-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Drug Courts To Allow Medication-assisted Treatment For Participants When Medically Appropriate; To Bring Forward Sections 41-29-137, 41-29-319, 41-29-321, 73-9-13, 73-21-127 And 73-43-11 Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2840/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2840.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1067420,"bill_number":"SC554","title":"Legislature; amend Joint Rules to limit introduction of general bills requiring majority vote to sessions in odd-numbered years.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution To Amend Joint Rule No. 40 To Limit The Introduction Of General Bills Requiring A Majority Vote For Passage To Regular Legislative Sessions Occurring In Odd-numbered Years.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC554/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0554.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1067423,"bill_number":"SB2870","title":"Bonds; authorize the Dept. of Audit to be reimbursed certain costs from the proceeds of bond issues. .","description":"An Act To Provide That The Proceeds Of Bonds Authorized To Be Issued By Any Act Of The Legislature Passed After July 1, 2018, May Be Used To Reimburse Reasonable Actual And Necessary Costs Incurred By The Department Of Audit In Providing Services Related To A Project For Which Funding Is Provided From The Use Of Proceeds Of Such Bonds; To Limit The Amount That May Be Reimbursed; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2870/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2870.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":1067426,"bill_number":"SB2903","title":"Gestational Age Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Gestational Age Act; To Enact Definitions; To Prohibit Abortions After 15 Weeks' Gestation; To Provide Penalties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2903/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2903.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1067430,"bill_number":"SB2902","title":"Voluntary health services without fee; add professions and provide for continuing education.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 73-25-38 And 73-25-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Certain Additional Licensed Health Care Professionals To The Statutory Immunity For Providing Charitable Medical Care Or Voluntary Health Care Services Without A Fee, To Provide For Continuing Education Credit For Health Care Professionals Proving Such Voluntary Care, And To Clarify The Status Of Nonresident Health Care Professionals Providing Such Voluntary Care; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2902/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2902.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1067435,"bill_number":"SB2854","title":"MS Fair Commission; authorize DFA to purchase certain properties for the use and benefit of.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration To Purchase Certain Real Property Located Within The Vicinity Of The Capitol Complex In The City Of Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, For The Use And Benefit Of The Mississippi Fair Commission; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-03-22","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2854/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2854.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1067438,"bill_number":"SB2875","title":"Electronic voter registration; authorize.","description":"An Act To 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; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2875/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2875.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1067442,"bill_number":"SB2919","title":"MS Forestry Commission; extend repeal date on authority to appoint law enforcement officers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-19-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Repeal Date On The Authority Of The State Forester To Appoint Mississippi Forestry Commission Law Enforcement Officers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2919/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2919.xml","sponsor":"Nickey Browning"},
{"bill_id":1067444,"bill_number":"SB2894","title":"Jackson State University; authorize to sell certain tax-forfeited parcels.","description":"An Act To Authorize Jackson State University, In Consultation With The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning, To Sell, Transfer And Convey Certain Tax-forfeited Real Property Acquired By The University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2018-03-26","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2018-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2894/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2894.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":1067448,"bill_number":"SR5","title":"Recognize Representative Steve Holland.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing Representative Steve Holland Upon His Receipt Of The 2018 \"red Rasberry Humanitarian Award,\" For His 36 Years Of Legislative Service To The State Of Mississippi, His Continued Commitment Of Service To His Constituents And His Literary Work As An Author And Humanitarian.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"Immediate Release","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR5/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SR/SR0005.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":1067452,"bill_number":"SB2897","title":"Public purchases; exempt certain purchases by local governing authorities form reverse auction requirement.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Reverse Auction Requirement Shall Not Apply To Any Purchase By A Governing Authority Upon A Finding And Determination By The Governing Authority, By Resolution Duly And Lawfully Adopted And Spread Upon Its Minutes, That The Reverse Auction Process Is Not The Best Method For Purchasing That Particular Item; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2897/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2897.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1067456,"bill_number":"SB2906","title":"Elections; authorize preelection day voting and online voter registration.","description":"An Act To 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2906/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2906.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":1067459,"bill_number":"SB2913","title":"Community public water systems; revise the fee charged by Dept. of Health for management training of board members.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-26-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Fee Which May Be Charged By The Department Of Health For The Management Training Of Community Public Water System Board Members; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2913/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2913.xml","sponsor":"Russell Jolly"},
{"bill_id":1067462,"bill_number":"SB2852","title":"Vision-screening for first-time students; Mississippi Vision Foundation issue standards.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-3-87, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Recommend A Comprehensive Eye Examination For All Students Prior To Entering Or Enrolling For The First Time In A Public, Private Or Parochial School; To Provide Standards For Required Eye Examinations For This Act; To Direct The State Department Of Education With Input From The Mississippi Vision Foundation To Develop And Issue Regulations Establishing The Process Of Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2852/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2852.xml","sponsor":"Chris Caughman"},
{"bill_id":1067467,"bill_number":"SC552","title":"Recognize service of Roktabija Abdul Azeez on his retirement as Director of Corporation for National and Community Service.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Legacy Of Civic Leadership And Dedicated Service Of Roktabija Abdul Azeez Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement After 43 Years Of Federal Service As Mississippi Director Of The Corporation For National And Community Service.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-09","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC552/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0552.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1067470,"bill_number":"SB2889","title":"Medical facilities; restrict concealed carry unless instructor-certified.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Restrict Concealed Carry At Medical Facilities Unless An Instructor-certified Permittee; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2889/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2889.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":1067473,"bill_number":"SB2899","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2899/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2899.xml","sponsor":"John Polk"},
{"bill_id":1067476,"bill_number":"SB2912","title":"Mississippi Medicaid Program; extend repealer on provider assessments.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-145, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Automatic Repealer On The Section Which Provides For Certain Provider Assessments Under The Mississippi Medicaid Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2912/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2912.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":1067479,"bill_number":"SB2837","title":"Administration of the Mississippi Medicaid program; revise services, rates and managed-care conditions and extend repealer.","description":"An Act Relating To The Administration Of The Mississippi Medicaid Program; To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Certain Rural Hospitals To Be Reimbursed For Outpatient Services On An Alternative Reimbursement Methodology, To Delete The Annual Limitation On The Medicaid Reimbursement For Physician Visits, To Authorize Certain Physicians To Be Reimbursed At A Rate Not Less Than 100% Of The Medicare Rate And Medicaid Managed Care Plans To Reimburse For The Same Services In The Same Manner, To Provide That Services Provided By A Psychiatrist To Be Reimbursed At 100% Of The Medicare Rate, To Authorize Medicaid Reimbursement For Treatment For Substance Abuse Disorders Including Tobacco Cessation And Alcohol And Chemical Dependency And Opioid Addiction Under Certain Conditions, To Authorize Physician-administered Drugs To Be Reimbursed As A Medical Claim Or Pharmacy Point-of-sale Claim, To Authorize Beneficiaries Between The Ages Of 10 And 18 To Be Reimbursed For Vaccines Through A Pharmacy Venue, To Authorize The Division To Reimburse For The Drug 17p Or 17 Ohp As Medically Ordered By A Treating Physician, To Prohibit The Division From Reducing The Rate Of Reimbursement For Outpatient Hospital Services, To Allow Managed Care Organizations To Negotiate Provider Rates Which Are Less Than The Medicaid Rate, To Require The Division And Managed Care Organizations To Participate In Annual Independent Program Audits To Measure Specific Performance And Financial Criteria, To Authorize And Direct The Division To Establish A Pilot Program To Evaluate A Provider-sponsored Health Plan, To Require All Medicaid Managed Care Organizations To Implement A Standardized Credentialing Process, To Require All Medicaid Managed Care Organizations To Implement A Uniform Process For Prior Authorization For Medical Necessity, And To Extend The Automatic Repealer On The Section Authorizing Medicaid Reimbursement For Care And Services; To Amend Section 43-13-145, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Automatic Repealer On The Section Which Provides For Certain Provider Assessments Under The Mississippi Medicaid Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2837/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2837.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":1067485,"bill_number":"SB2879","title":"Parole; amend eligibility for offenders convicted of felonies with enhanced penalties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Offender Convicted Of A Felony With An Enhanced Penalty Shall Not Be Eligible For Parole Unless Such Felony Conviction Is For An Offense Under The Uniform Controlled Substances Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2879/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2879.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1067488,"bill_number":"SB2859","title":"Common Core National Education Standards; State Board of Education shall replace with ELA Standards in 2018-2019 school year.","description":"An Act To Provide That Beginning With The 2018-2019 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2859/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2859.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1067491,"bill_number":"SB2888","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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2888/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2888.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":1067494,"bill_number":"SB2835","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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2835/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2835.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":1067497,"bill_number":"SB2836","title":"Mississippi Medicaid program; revise services, provider reimbursement rates and extend repealer.","description":"An Act Relating To The Mississippi Medicaid Program; To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Comprehensive List Of The Types Of Care And Services Covered By Medicaid; To Provide That Rural Hospitals That Have Fifty Or Fewer Licensed Beds Shall Be Given The Option To Be Reimbursed Under Medicaid For Outpatient Hospital Services Based On 101% Of The Medicare Rate For Those Services Instead Of Using The Ambulatory Payment Classification (apc) Methodology; To Reduce The Annual Number Of Home Leave Days For Patients In Nursing Facilities And Intermediate Care Facilities; To Delete The Annual Limit On Physician Visits; To Authorize The Division To Reimburse Obstetricians And Gynecologists For Certain Primary Care Services As Defined By The Division At 100% Of The Rate Established Under Medicare; To Delete The Annual Limits On Home Health Services Visits; To Delete The Restriction On The Reimbursement Rate For Emergency Medical Transportation Services; To Delete The Monthly Prescription Limit For Medicaid Beneficiaries; To Direct The Division To Allow Physician?administered Drugs To Be Billed And Reimbursed As Either A Medical Claim Or Pharmacy Point-of-sale To Allow Greater Access To Care; To Authorize The Division To Encourage The Use Of Certain Preterm Birth Services (17p); To Provide That The Coverage Of Dental And Orthodontic Services Will Be Determined By The Division; To Provide That Certain Services Provided By A Psychiatrist May Be Reimbursed At Up To 100% Of The Medicare Rate; To Revise Certain Provisions Of The Medicare Upper Payment Limits (upl) Program And The Mississippi Hospital Access Program (mhap); To Provide That Federally Qualified Health Centers Providing Ambulatory Services Shall Be Reimbursed By The Medicaid Prospective Payment System As Approved By The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services; To Authorize Instead Of Require That Targeted Case Management Services For High-cost Beneficiaries Be Developed For All Services Covered By This Section; To Authorize Medicaid Reimbursement For Treatment For Opioid Dependency And Other Highly Addictive Substance Use Disorders; To Direct The Division To Allow Beneficiaries Between The Ages Of Ten And Eighteen Years To Receive Vaccines Through A Pharmacy Venue; To Include Outpatient Hospital Services In The List Of Services That Are Exempt From The Five Percent Reduction In The Provider Reimbursement Rate; To Direct The Medical Care Advisory Committee To Develop Recommendations To The Legislature Relating To The Authority Of The Division To Reduce The Rate Of Provider Reimbursement By Five Percent; To Delete The Prohibition On The Division From Making Certain Changes To The Services Authorized Under This Section Without An Amendment To This Section By The Legislature; To Revise The Actions That The Division May Take To Reduce Costs If Current Or Projected Expenditures Of The Division Are Reasonably Anticipated By The Division To Exceed The Amount Of Funds Appropriated To The Division For Any Fiscal Year; To Prohibit The Division From Implementing The Expansion Of Medicaid Managed Care Contracts Without Enabling Legislation; To Establish A Commission On Expanding Medicaid Managed Care To Develop Recommendations To The Governor And The Legislature; To Provide That The Division And The Contractors Participating In The Managed Care Program, A Coordinated Care Program Or A Provider-sponsored Health Plan Shall Be Subject To Annual Program Audits Performed By The Office Of The State Auditor, The Peer Committee And/or An Independent Third Party; To Prohibit Managed Care Organizations From Requiring Their Providers To Be Credentialed By The Organization In Order To Receive Reimbursement; To Amend Section 43-13-145, Mississippi Code Of 1972, As Amended By Senate Bill No. 2912, 2018 Regular Session, To Extend The Automatic Repealer On The Section That Provides For Certain Provider Assessments Under The Mississippi Medicaid Program; To Revise Certain Provisions Relating To The Calculation Of The Assessments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2836/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2836.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":1067502,"bill_number":"SB2928","title":"Mississippi Dyslexia Education Forgivable Loan Program; clarify repayment and conversion terms.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-106-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Repayment And Conversion Terms And The Administration Of The Mississippi Dyslexia Education Forgivable Loan Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2928/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2928.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1067505,"bill_number":"SB2932","title":"Commission on Marine Resources; establish a shell recovery and replenishment program.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-15-46, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commission On Marine Resources To Establish A Shell Recovery And Replenishment Program For The Purpose Of Management, Improvement, Enhancing And Replenishing Of Oysters In This State, Including, But Not Limited To, Replenishing Shells; To Provide That The Commission Shall Have The Authority To Establish Rules And Regulations And Per Sack Assessments To Establish And Fund The Program; To Amend Section 49-15-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish A Special Account In The Seafood Fund To Be Known As The \"shell Recovery And Replenishment Account\" And To Require The Assessments Authorized By This Act To Be Deposited Into The Account; To Amend Section 49-15-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Penalties For Violations Of The Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2932/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2932.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":1067508,"bill_number":"SB2936","title":"Livestock facilities; remove date of repeal on provision of law allowing certain groups to use at no charge.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 69-5-114, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Date Of Repeal From The Provision Of Law That Authorizes Certain Groups To Use Certain Livestock Facilities At No Charge; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2936/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2936.xml","sponsor":"Billy Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1067512,"bill_number":"SB2848","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":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2848/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2848.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1067515,"bill_number":"SB2864","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2864/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2864.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":1067520,"bill_number":"SB2861","title":"Indefinite detention of citizens in the United States; prohibit MS National Guard from assisting federal agent.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Any Agency Of This State, Any Political Subdivision Of This State, Any Employee Of Any Agency Of This State Or Any Political Subdivision Of This State, Or Any Member Of The Mississippi National Guard From Assisting An Agency Of The Armed Forces Of The United States In The Investigation, Prosecution Or \"indefinite\" Detainment Of Any Citizen Of The United States Under Certain Circumstances; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2861/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2861.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1067522,"bill_number":"SB2838","title":"Public Service Commission; increase membership of and establish authority over Public Utilities Staff.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 77-1-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Membership Of The Public Service Commission Beginning On January 1, 2020; To Amend Section 77-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Number Of Members Necessary For A Quorum Of The Commission; To Amend Section 77-2-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Public Utilities Staff Shall Be Under The Supervision Of The Public Service Commission; To Amend Section 77-2-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Public Utilities Staff Shall Conduct Investigations And Perform Certain Other Functions As Directed By The Commission; To Amend Section 77-2-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Executive Director Of The Staff Shall Be Appointed By The Commission And Shall Serve At The Will And Pleasure Of The Commission; To Amend Section 77-2-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Tin Order For Certain Duties To Be Carried Out By The Executive Director, The Commission Must Provide Its Advice And Consent; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2838/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2838.xml","sponsor":"Videt Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1067526,"bill_number":"SB2934","title":"Dog fighting; revise offense of and penalty for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-41-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Offense Of And Punishment For Dog Fighting And To Clarify The Definition Of Dog Fighting Paraphernalia; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2934/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2934.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":1067529,"bill_number":"SB2841","title":"Re-entry and employability; implement mechanisms to provide.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-1-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That A Person's License Be Suspended For A Controlled Substance Violation That Is Unrelated To Operating A Motor Vehicle; To Amend Section 9-23-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All Drug Courts To Make Available The Option For Participants In A Drug Court Program To Use Medication-assisted Treatment While Participating In A Drug Court Program; To Amend Section 47-7-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Offender Shall Make His Or Her Initial Payment For Supervision Fees Within 90 Days Rather Than 30 Days Of Being Released; To Provide Certain Criteria For A Determination Of Indigence For An Offender Who Is Unable To Pay Field Supervision Fees And To Extend The Date Of Repeal On This Section; To Amend Section 47-7-40, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Offender Shall Not Be Denied Earned-discharge Credits Solely Based On Nonpayment Of Fees Or Fines If A Determination Of Indigence Is Made; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-04-13","last_action":"Vetoed","last_action_date":"2018-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2841/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2841.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":1067534,"bill_number":"SB2887","title":"Official State Flag; change design to that of the \"Stennis 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 Flag Known As The \"stennis Flag\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2887/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2887.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1067538,"bill_number":"SB2862","title":"Public funds; prohibit investment in countries sponsoring terrorism.","description":"An Act To Require That No Public Funds Shall Be Invested In Any Financial Investment That Has Relationships With Terrorist-sponsoring Nations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2862/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2862.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1067541,"bill_number":"SB2839","title":"Opioid and other controlled substances epidemic; provide enhanced penalties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Enhanced Penalties For Transfer Or Possession With Intent To Transfer Heroin Or Fentanyl; To Create New Section 97-3-28, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Overdose Death Attributable To The Unlawful Distribution Of Certain Controlled Substances Will Constitute Manslaughter; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2839/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2839.xml","sponsor":"David Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1067544,"bill_number":"SB2869","title":"Practice of medicine and dentistry; authorize reinstatement after rehabilitation.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State Board Of Medical Licensure To Reinstate A Licensee To The Practice Of Medicine Following A Suspension, And To Authorize The State Board Of Dental Examiners To Reinstate A Licensee To The Practice Of Dentistry Following A Suspension; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2869/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2869.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":1067547,"bill_number":"SB2900","title":"Nurse practitioners; required to advertise the name of the collaborating physician.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-121-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All Categories Of Nurse Practitioners To Advertise The Name Of The Collaborating Physician; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2900/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2900.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":1067553,"bill_number":"SB2871","title":"Appropriation FY19; renovate Robert G. Clark, Jr., Building.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Finance And Administration, For The Purpose Renovating And Updating The Robert G. Clark, Jr., Building For Fiscal Year 2019; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2871/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2871.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":1067556,"bill_number":"SC549","title":"Recognize Country Music Star and Mississippi Native Randy Houser.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Joining The Mississippi Tourism Association In Recognizing Country Music Star And Mississippi Native Randy Houser And Proclaiming December 18, 2018, As \"randy Houser Day In Mississippi.\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC549/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0549.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1067560,"bill_number":"SB2892","title":"Controlled substances; revise Schedules I and II.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-113, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Furanyl Fentanyl And U-47700 As Schedule I Controlled Substances And To Exclude Cannabidiol From Control Under Schedule I Under Certain Circumstances; To Amend Section 41-29-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Dronabinol Oral Solution And Thiafentanil As Schedule Ii Controlled Substances; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2892/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2892.xml","sponsor":"David Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1067563,"bill_number":"SB2843","title":"Medicaid; reimbursement for inpatient services for inmates under certain circumstances and conditions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Medicaid Reimbursement For Inpatient Services For Inmates Under Certain Circumstances And Conditions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2843/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2843.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1067566,"bill_number":"SB2901","title":"\"Emergency Medical Technician-Advanced\"; cannot use title without certification.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-59-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Title \"emergency Medical Technician-advanced\" Is Subject To The Prohibition Against Use Of Certain Titles With Certification; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2901/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2901.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1067571,"bill_number":"SB2933","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2933/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2933.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1067574,"bill_number":"SB2884","title":"MDOC; must remove offenders sentenced to TVCs from county jail within 14 days or reimburse county's housing expenses.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-901, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Department Of Corrections Must Remove Offenders Sentenced To A Technical Violation Center, Restitution Center Or Recidivism Reduction Program Who Are Being Housed In County Jails Within 14 Days Of Receiving The Court Order; To Require The Department Of Corrections To Reimburse Counties A Per-day Housing Cost After The Fourteen-day Period Expires; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2884/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2884.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1067578,"bill_number":"SB2927","title":"School board elections; provide that trustees in Picayune School District added territory shall be elected at large.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-7-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The School Board Trustees In The Picayune School District Elected From Single Member Districts Shall Be Elected From The Added Territory At Large Effective With The Completion Of Their Current Term Of Office; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2927/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2927.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1067581,"bill_number":"SB2907","title":"Hancock County; authorize to consolidate its rural utility districts for administrative purposes.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Hancock County To Consolidate Rural Utility Districts Created By It For Administrative Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2907/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2907.xml","sponsor":"Philip Moran"},
{"bill_id":1067586,"bill_number":"SB2877","title":"Early voting; authorize for the two-week period preceding an election.","description":"An Act To Authorize A Qualified Elector To Vote Not More Than 14 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 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2877/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2877.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1067589,"bill_number":"SB2857","title":"Employment Protection Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Regulation Of The Employment Relationship Between A Nonpublic Employer And Its Employees Is A Matter Of State Concern And Outside The Express Or Implied Authority Of Local Governmental Bodies To Regulate, Absent Express Delegation Of That Authority To The Local Governmental Body; To Bring Forward Section 17-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides That No County, Board Of Supervisors Of A County, Municipality Or Governing Authority Of A Municipality May Establish A Mandatory, Minimum Living Wage Rate And Minimum Number Of Vacation Or Sick Days, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2857/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2857.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1067592,"bill_number":"SB2842","title":"MS Medicaid Program; establish provider-sponsored health plan pilot program.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish A Provider-sponsored Health Plan Pilot Program Within The Division Of Medicaid; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2842/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2842.xml","sponsor":"Videt Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1067596,"bill_number":"SB2908","title":"County inmate canteen fund; specify types of items that may be purchased from.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-3-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify The Types Of Items That The County Sheriff May Expend, For The Benefit Of Inmates And Staff Of A County Jail, From The Inmate Canteen Fund; To Remove The Prohibition Against The Sheriff Purchasing Personal Hygiene Items For Inmates With Monies From The Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2908/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2908.xml","sponsor":"J.P. Wilemon"},
{"bill_id":1067599,"bill_number":"SB2920","title":"Wildlife; enact a moratorium on construction and expansion of white-tailed deer enclosures.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-7-58.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That From And After July 1, 2018, Enclosures Intended To Contain White-tailed Deer And Prevent The Free Egress Of White-tailed Deer From The Enclosed Area Shall Not Be Constructed, Existing Enclosures Shall Not Be Expanded And Any Breeding Facilities At Existing Enclosures Shall Not Be Expanded; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2920/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2920.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1067603,"bill_number":"SB2925","title":"Public Service Commission; shall not have jurisdiction to regulate rates of certain water and sewer districts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 77-3-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Public Service Commission Shall Not Have Jurisdiction To Regulate The Rates Of Water And Sewer Districts Organized Under The Provisions Of Chapter 831, Laws Of 1966, Regular Session; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2925/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2925.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":1067606,"bill_number":"SB2858","title":"Oil and gas severance tax; extend repealer on reduced tax on production from horizontally drilled wells.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 27-25-503 And 27-25-703, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend Until July 1, 2023, The Repeal Date On The Reduced Severance Tax On Oil And Natural Gas Produced From Horizontally Drilled Wells Or Horizontally Drilled Recompletion Wells From Which Production Commences From And After July 1, 2018; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2858/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2858.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1067609,"bill_number":"SB2860","title":"Bail; clarify increase or reduction of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-5-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Jurisdiction Of Either The Circuit Court Or A Lower Court Before Which A Detainee Made A Preliminary Appearance To Reduce Or Increase Bail; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2860/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2860.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":1067613,"bill_number":"SB2918","title":"Agritourism laws; remove repeal date on.","description":"An Act To Repeal Section 69-53-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Repeal Date For The Provisions Of Law Regulating Agritourism; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2918/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2918.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":1067616,"bill_number":"SB2921","title":"White-tailed deer enclosures; require owners to apply to the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks for a permit.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-7-58.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Owners Of Any Enclosure Containing White-tailed Deer That Prevents The Free Egress Of White-tailed Deer From The Enclosed Area Shall Apply To The Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks For A Permit; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2921/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2921.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1067620,"bill_number":"SB2874","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2874/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2874.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1067623,"bill_number":"SB2872","title":"Pearl River Basin Development District; provide that it shall be dissolved and DFA shall assume powers of.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Pearl River Basin Development District Shall Be Dissolved And The Department Of Finance And Administration Shall Be The Agent-in-fact For The District For All Purposes And The Department Shall Have All Of The Authority That Was Formerly Granted To The District; To Authorize The Department To Settle Any Outstanding Operating Accounts Of The District; To Provide That The Department Shall Have The Use Of All Funds That Were Formerly Available To The District And The Net Proceeds From The Sale Of Any Property Of The District In Order To Fulfill The District's Outstanding Financial Obligations; To Authorize The Department To Engage On A Contract Basis The Services Of Any Former Employee Or Contract Employee Of The District To The Extent That It Would Be Beneficial To The Administration Of Dissolution Of The District And The Performance Of The Department's Obligations Under This Act; To Authorize The Department To Dispose Of Any Personalty Or Equipment Of The District And To Settle Any Existing Lease Or Leases Of The District; To Authorize The Department To Transfer Any Real Property Of The District To The County Or Municipality In Which The Property Lies, Provided That The County Or Municipality Agrees, As Consideration For The Property Being Received, To Accept The Transfer And Any Duties And Obligations Appurtenant To The Property; To Provide That Any Equipment Associated With Real Property Of The District That Is Transferred Shall Also Be Transferred To The County Or Municipality That Accepts The Property; To Provide That If A County And The Municipalities In The County Choose Not To Accept The Transfer Of Any Real Property Owned By The District, The County May Make A Finding That The Property Would Be Surplus To The Needs Of The County, And The Secretary Of State May Institute Proceedings To Sell The Surplus Property; To Provide That The Liability Of A County For Any Financial Obligations Or Indebtedness To The District Occurring Or Accruing Before The Dissolution Of The District Shall Continue In Existence After The District Is Dissolved And Shall Be Payable By The County To The Department; To Provide That The Lower Pearl River Restoration Project Shall Continue As Per Existing Agreements; To Provide That The Obligations Of The District Under The Agreements For The Project May Be Assumed By The Department Of Environmental Quality Or Other Entity As The Designated State Entity For The Continuing Obligation Of Maintenance Of The Water Control Structures As Set Forth In The Original Agreements; To Provide That The State Auditor Shall Perform Or Have Performed A Final Close-out Audit Of The Accounts Of The District; To Repeal Sections 51-11-1 Through 51-11-87, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Create The Pearl River Basin Development District And Prescribe Its Powers And Duties; To Amend Section 25-1-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2872/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2872.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1067626,"bill_number":"SB2935","title":"Weapons; immunity for property owners who do not prohibit.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 95-17-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create Immunity For A Property Owner Or Manager Who Does Not Prohibit The Carrying Of A Weapon; To Provide Exceptions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2935/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2935.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1067629,"bill_number":"SC548","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":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC548/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0548.xml","sponsor":"Chris McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1067634,"bill_number":"SB2930","title":"Tourism; create the Mississippi Travel and Tourism Council.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Travel And Tourism Council; To Provide For The Membership And Duties Of The Council; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2018-03-26","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2018-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2930/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2930.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":1067639,"bill_number":"SB2882","title":"Correctional facilities; allow MDOC more flexibility in contracting with private operators of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-1211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Change The Method Of Determining Cost Savings For Purposes Of Entering Contracts For Private Correctional Facilities Or Services; To Amend Section 47-5-1213, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Term Of Contracts For The Operation Of A Correctional Facility By A Private Entity From Five To 20 Years; To Remove The Option To Renew Such Contracts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2882/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2882.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1067642,"bill_number":"SB2853","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2853/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2853.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1067645,"bill_number":"SB2924","title":"MDAC; authorize cooperative agreement with FDA for enforcement of the Produce Safety Rule of the Food Safety Modernization Act.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 69-1-56, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department Of Agriculture And Commerce To Enter Into An Agreement With The Food And Drug Administration (fda) For The Purposes Of Enforcing The Fda Produce Safety Rule Of The Food Safety Modernization Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2924/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2924.xml","sponsor":"Billy Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1067649,"bill_number":"SB2856","title":"Windstorm Underwriting Association; revise various provisions relating to.","description":"An Act To Reenact And Amend Section 83-34-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Monies Derived From The Nonadmitted Policy Fee To Be Deposited Into The State General Fund And To Extend The Repealer Thereon; To Amend Section 83-34-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Windstorm Underwriting Association To Employ An Executive Director; To Amend Section 83-34-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Association To Obtain Approval From The Commissioner Before Obtaining Reinsurance Greater Than The Probable Maximum Loss For A Storm Expected To Occur Every 150 Years, And To Require Any Purchase Of Reinsurance To Include At A Minimum A Self-insured Retention Of One Hundred Million Dollars; To Require The Commissioner Of Insurance To Submit A Study Of The Association To The Legislature; To Amend Section 83-21-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Previous Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2856/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2856.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1067653,"bill_number":"SB2890","title":"Office of Consumer Protection; clarify exclusions of provisions regulating.","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; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2890/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2890.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1067656,"bill_number":"SB2881","title":"Community Corrections Division; provide staffing at American Probation and Parole Association standards.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Legislature May Appropriate Funds For The Staffing Of The Community Corrections Division Of The Mississippi Department Of Corrections According To Standards Established By The American Probation And Parole Association; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2881/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2881.xml","sponsor":"Sampson Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1067659,"bill_number":"SB2867","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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2867/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2867.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1067662,"bill_number":"SB2937","title":"Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks; may not prohibit trotlines or juglines in Pelahatchie Bay.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Commission On Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks Shall Not Prohibit The Use Of Trotlines Or Juglines To Take Fish In The Pelahatchie Bay Area Of The Ross Barnett Reservoir; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2937/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2937.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1067665,"bill_number":"SB2929","title":"Guaranteed asset protection waivers; allow sales of and regulate.","description":"An Act To Create New Chapter 52, Title 83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Framework Within Which Guaranteed Asset Protection Waivers Are Defined And May Be Offered Within The State Of Mississippi; To Provide Definitions; To Provide Requirements For Offering Gap Waivers; To Provide Requirements For Contractual Liability And Other Insurance Policies That Insure A Gap Waiver; To Provide Disclosure Requirements; To Provide For Cancellation; To Provide Certain Exemptions; To Provide Enforcement Of The Chapter; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-26","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2929/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2929.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":1067670,"bill_number":"SB2916","title":"Commissioner of Insurance; may adopt regulations for coverage of prescription drugs through a drug formulary.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Commissioner Of Insurance To Adopt Rules And Regulations That Pertain To The Coverage Of Prescription Drugs Through A Drug Formulary; To Provide A Definition Of A Drug Formulary; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2916/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2916.xml","sponsor":"Videt Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1067673,"bill_number":"SB2865","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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2865/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2865.xml","sponsor":"David Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1067676,"bill_number":"SB2849","title":"Lottery; authorize and provide that net proceeds go to highways and MAEP.","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 50% Of The Net Proceeds Collected From The Sale Of Lottery Tickets Shall Be Deposited Into The State Highway Fund And The Remainder Shall Be Used To Provide Additional Funding For 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":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2849/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2849.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":1067679,"bill_number":"SC553","title":"Recognize Neshoba County Farmer Marlo Beason as 2017 Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation \"Farm Woman of the Year.\"","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing Neshoba County Beef Cattle And Dairy Farmer Marlo Beason As The 2017 Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation \"farm Woman Of The Year.\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC553/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0553.xml","sponsor":"Jennifer Branning"},
{"bill_id":1068467,"bill_number":"SB2938","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance of state general obligation bonds for the Meridian Children's Museum.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds In The Amount Of $3,000,000.00 To Provide Funds For The Construction, Furnishing And Equipping Of A Children's Museum In Meridian, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2938/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2938.xml","sponsor":"Videt Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1068599,"bill_number":"SC556","title":"Mourn the loss and commend the music career of Mississippi Blues and Soul Legend Denise LaSalle.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commending The Music Career Of Mississippi Blues And Soul Legend Denise Lasalle.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC556/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0556.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1068739,"bill_number":"SC557","title":"Commend the life and Mississippi Delta Public Health Advocacy of Dr. Alfio Rausa.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Life And Recognizing The Visionary Mississippi Delta Public Health Advocacy Of Dr. Alfio Rausa And Extending The Condolences Of The Legislature On His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC557/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0557.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1068876,"bill_number":"HB1520","title":"City of Richland; authorize levying of tourism tax on hotels and motels within.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Richland, Mississippi, To Levy A 3% Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Room Rentals From Hotels And Motels Within The City For The Purpose Of Promoting Tourism And Parks And Recreation; To Provide For An Election On Whether The Tax May Be Levied; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1520/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1520.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":1068917,"bill_number":"HB1527","title":"Income tax; authorize a credit for ad valorem taxes paid on certain business personal property.","description":"An Act To Provide An Income Tax Credit For Ad Valorem Taxes Paid On 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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1527/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1527.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":1068960,"bill_number":"HB1526","title":"Law Enforcement Officer Bulletproof Vest Grant Fund; create and issue bonds to fund.","description":"An Act To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Designated As The Law Enforcement Officer Bulletproof Vest Grant Fund; To Provide That The Expenditure Of Money Deposited In The Fund Shall Be Under The Direction Of The Department Of Public Safety; To Provide That Money In The Fund Shall Be Made Available To Local Law Enforcement Agencies By The Department Of Public Safety To Be Used As A Match For Federal Grant Funds To Purchase Bulletproof Vests For Law Enforcement Officers; To Provide That Only Law Enforcement Agencies Having A Bulletproof Vest Policy For Law Enforcement Officers Employed By The Agency Are Eligible To Receive Money From The Fund; Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Law Enforcement Officer Bulletproof Vest Grant Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1526/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1526.xml","sponsor":"Steve Massengill"},
{"bill_id":1069001,"bill_number":"HB1521","title":"City of Richland; revise purpose of food and beverage tax to be used for tourism, parks and recreation after direct vote by electorates.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 938, Local And Private Laws Of 1998, As Amended By Chapter 981, Local And Private Laws Of 1999, As Amended By Chapter 960, Local And Private Laws Of 2001, To Provide That The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Richland, Mississippi, May Impose A Tax Upon The Gross Sales Of Bars And Restaurants In An Amount Not To Exceed Two Percent For The Purpose Of Providing Funds For The Promotion Of Tourism, Parks And Recreation Within The City; To Provide That Such Tax May Be Levied After All Costs Of Construction Of The City's Multipurpose Building Have Been Completely Satisfied And If 60% Of The Qualified Electors Who Vote In An Election On The Question Of Whether Such Tax May Be Imposed Vote In Favor Of The Tax; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1521/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1521.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":1069044,"bill_number":"HB1525","title":"Scenic Rivers Development Alliance; authorize the establishment of.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Establishment Of The Scenic Rivers Development Authority Alliance (srda Alliance); To Provide The Entities That Shall Comprise The Srda Alliance; To Provide The Powers And Duties Of Such Alliance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1525/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1525.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":1069087,"bill_number":"HB1528","title":"Appropriation; Holmes County Consolidated School District for expenses of consolidation.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Holmes County Consolidated School District For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of Consolidating Two School Districts Into One Countywide School District For The Fiscal Year 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1528/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1528.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":1069129,"bill_number":"HB1523","title":"Appropriation; City of Holly Springs for Tribble Road project at site of Springs Industrial Park.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Holly Springs For The Purpose Of Providing Funding For The Tribble Road Project, Which Is Located At The Site Of The Springs Industrial Park That Will Be Located In Holly Springs, For The Fiscal Year 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1523/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1523.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":1069172,"bill_number":"HB1522","title":"Appropriation; City of Holly Springs for widening a road for the Springs Industrial Park.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Holly Springs For The Purpose Of Widening A Segment Of Old Highway 78 Into A Four-lane Road For The Springs Industrial Park That Will Be Located In Holly Springs, For The Fiscal Year 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1522/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1522.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":1069215,"bill_number":"HB1524","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Greenville with extension of Colorado Street.","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 The Extension Of Colorado Street In The City Of Greenville; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1524/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1524.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1069972,"bill_number":"HC42","title":"The Big Apple Inn; commend.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Acknowledging The History And Commending The Success Of The Big Apple Inn On Farish Street.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC42/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0042.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1070009,"bill_number":"SC559","title":"Recognize Miriam Garner of Houston, Mississippi, as Governor-Elect of Mississippi District of Pilot International.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing Miriam Sanderson Garner Of Houston, Mississippi, As The Governor-elect Of The Mississippi District Of Pilot International Service Organization.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-09","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC559/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0559.xml","sponsor":"Russell Jolly"},
{"bill_id":1070049,"bill_number":"HB1529","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist with maintenance of the Mississippi Telecommunication and Conference Training Center.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Mississippi Telecommunication Conference And Training Center Commission In Paying Costs Associated With Maintenance Of The Mississippi Telecommunication Conference And Training Center And Renovations, Improvements And Additions To The Center; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1529/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1529.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1070087,"bill_number":"SC561","title":"Designate May 17, 2018, as \"Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) Awareness Day in Mississippi.\"","description":"A Concurrent Resolution To Designate May 17, 2018, As \"diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (dipg) Awareness Day In Mississippi.\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-09","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC561/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0561.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":1070124,"bill_number":"SC558","title":"Commend distinguished career of Senator Willie Simmons, Chairman of Foundation for Education and Economic Development(FEED).","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Esteemed And Laudable Legislative Career And Public Service Of The Most Honorable And Distinguished Gentleman From Bolivar, And Chairman Of The Foundation For Education And Economic Development, Inc., (feed), Senator Willie Simmons.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC558/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0558.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1070164,"bill_number":"SC560","title":"Congratulate Derrick Johnson as new President and CEO of the NAACP.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing And Congratulating Derrick Johnson As The Newly Installed President And Ceo Of The National Association For The Advancement Of Colored People (naacp).","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-09","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC560/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0560.xml","sponsor":"Tammy Witherspoon"},
{"bill_id":1070201,"bill_number":"HB1530","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for infrastructure improvements at Gateway Industrial Park in Pike county.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements And Access Road Improvements Within Or Near Gateway Industrial Park In Pike County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-13","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1530/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1530.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":1070238,"bill_number":"HB1531","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Gulfport with construction of the Mississippi Aquarium.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Gulfport, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The Construction Of The Mississippi Aquarium In The City Of Gulfport; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1531/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1531.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1070274,"bill_number":"HC41","title":"Gaming; request Executive Directors of MGC and PEER to develop map for Mississippi Coast eligible geographic area.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Requesting The Executive Director Of The Mississippi Gaming Commission And The Executive Director Of The Joint Legislative Committee On Performance Evaluation And Expenditure Review To Develop A Map Indicating The Geographic Area On The Mississippi Coast That Is Eligible For Licensed Gaming Under State Law.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC41/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0041.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1070317,"bill_number":"SC563","title":"Recognize Mississippi College Athletic Director Mike Jones upon induction into Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2018.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing Longtime Mississippi College Athletic Director Mike Jones Upon His Induction Into The Mississippi Sports Hall Of Fame Class Of 2018.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-09","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC563/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0563.xml","sponsor":"Chris Caughman"},
{"bill_id":1070356,"bill_number":"HB1532","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Quitman County with sewer infrastructure improvements.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Quitman County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Making Upgrades Of And Improvements To Sewer Infrastructure In The Darling Community In Quitman County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1532/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1532.xml","sponsor":"Cedric Burnett"},
{"bill_id":1070394,"bill_number":"SC562","title":"Extend the recognition of the Legislature to Auto Parts Manufacturing Mississippi for supporting Baldwyn High School Career Center.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution To Extend The Recognition Of The Mississippi Legislature To General Manager Kim Crumbie And Baldwyn School Superintendent Jason Mckay And The Men And Women Of Auto Parts Manufacturing Mississippi (apmm) For Supporting The First-of-its-kind Toyota Certified Dojo At The Baldwyn Career Advancement Center.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC562/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0562.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":1070433,"bill_number":"SC566","title":"Commend Simpson County Academy Cross Country \"Lady Cougars\" for winning State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Simpson County Academy Cross Country \"lady Cougars\" For Winning The 2017 Mais Division Ii State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC566/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0566.xml","sponsor":"Chris Caughman"},
{"bill_id":1070472,"bill_number":"HC43","title":"Brigadier General Samuel P. Mitchell, Jr.; commend life and service upon his passing.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Remembering The Gallant Service And Mourning The Loss Of United States Air Force Brigadier General Samuel P. Mitchell, Jr., And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Friends Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC43/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0043.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":1070513,"bill_number":"SC564","title":"Salute service of WWII Veteran Joseph R. Johnson who served with General George Patton's 3rd Army.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Saluting The Gallant Service Of World War Ii Veteran Joseph R. Johnson Who Served With General George S. Patton's 3rd Army.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC564/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0564.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":1070551,"bill_number":"SC565","title":"Recognize Tri-County Workforce Alliance Youth Development Program.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Tri-county Workforce Alliance (tcwa) In Clarksdale, Mississippi, For Its Youth Development Program.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC565/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0565.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1070592,"bill_number":"HR16","title":"Brigadier General Samuel P. Mitchell, Jr.; commend life and service upon his passing.","description":"A Resolution Remembering The Gallant Service And Mourning The Loss Of United States Air Force Brigadier General Samuel P. Mitchell, Jr., And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Friends Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR16/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0016.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":1070630,"bill_number":"HR15","title":"Mrs. Beatrice White Roots; commend and congratulate on the occasion of her 100th birthday.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Life And Longevity Of Mrs. Beatrice White Roots And Congratulating Her On Celebrating The Occasion Of Her 100th Birthday On January 28, 2018.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR15/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0015.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":1070632,"bill_number":"SC567","title":"Recognize Free Masons Grand Lodge Bicentennial Celebration.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Grand Lodge Of Mississippi Of Free And Accepted Masons Upon The Occasion Of Their Upcoming Bicentennial Celebration.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-09","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC567/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0567.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1071404,"bill_number":"HC45","title":"Dr. Rudyard Beal Robison; commend life and legacy of service upon his passing.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life And Many Accomplishments Of Dr. Rudyard Beal \"rud\" Robison, And Expressing Our Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Friends Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC45/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0045.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":1071595,"bill_number":"HC44","title":"Senator Robert H. \"Rob\" Smith; commend life and service upon his passing.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Life And Remembering The Dedicated Public Service Of Former State Representative And Former State Senator, Robert H. \"rob\" Smith And Extending Condolences To His Bereaved Family Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC44/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0044.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":1071780,"bill_number":"HB1534","title":"Coahoma County; authorize to establish leisure and recreation district in.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Coahoma County, Mississippi, To Establish One Or More Leisure And Recreation Districts Within Coahoma County That Are Outside The Corporate Limits Of Any Municipality In The County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1534/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1534.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":1071817,"bill_number":"SC569","title":"Commend Nanih Waiya Attendance Center Boys Golf Team for winning Class 1A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Nanih Waiya Attendance Center Boys Golf Team For Winning The Mhsaa Class 1a State Golf Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC569/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0569.xml","sponsor":"Jennifer Branning"},
{"bill_id":1071851,"bill_number":"HC46","title":"National Physician Anesthesiologists Week; acknowledge and recognize.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Recognizing The Service Of Physician Anesthesiologists Who Have Developed Techniques And Protocols That Have Greatly Improved The Safety Of Anesthesia And The Well-being Of Surgical Patients Each Day And To Acknowledge The Observance Of \"national Physician Anesthesiologists Week\" During The Week Of January 28, 2018, Through February 3, 2018.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC46/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0046.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":1071889,"bill_number":"HR17","title":"Ms. Andrea' Hightower; commend on being crowned Miss Mississippi Collegiate 2018.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Ms. Andrea' Hightower On Being Crowned Miss Mississippi Collegiate 2018, And For Her Many Impressive Accomplishments.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR17/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0017.xml","sponsor":"Joel Bomgar"},
{"bill_id":1071927,"bill_number":"SC568","title":"Commend 2017 Jackson Prep \"Patriots\" Football Team and Head Coach Ricky Black for winning historic six straight championships.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2017 Jackson Prep \"patriots\" Football Team And Head Coach Ricky Black For Winning An Historic Sixth Straight Mais State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC568/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0568.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":1071967,"bill_number":"HB1533","title":"Leake County; Economic Development District may lease property to the state for use as a National Guard Readiness Center.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Leake County Economic Development District To Lease For No Consideration Any Property Owned By The District To The State Of Mississippi For Use As A National Guard Readiness Center; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1533/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1533.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1072003,"bill_number":"SC570","title":"Remember the distinguished military service of Staff Sergeant Dallas Ramsey Pauls, USAF, of Vancleave, Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Remembering The Distinguished Military Service Of Staff Sergeant Dallas Ramsey Pauls, Usaf, A Native Of Vancleave, Mississippi, Who Died On January 7, 2016, And Was Posthumously Awarded The Air Force Commendation Medal.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC570/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0570.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":1072043,"bill_number":"SC571","title":"Mourn the passing and commend the life of public service of Sergeant Linda Lynette Nichols-Luckett.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life And Legacy Of Public Service Of Canton Police Sergeant Linda Lynette Nichols-luckett, And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To Her Family, Colleagues And Friends Upon Her Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-09","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC571/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0571.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1072402,"bill_number":"HC49","title":"Mize High School Marching Band; commend on winning MHSAA Class 2A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Mize High School Marching Band And Band Director Patrick Vincent For Winning The 2017 Mississippi Bandmasters Association/mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 2a State Marching Band Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC49/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0049.xml","sponsor":"Mark Tullos"},
{"bill_id":1072450,"bill_number":"HB1535","title":"City of Vicksburg; authorize contribution to We Care Communities, Inc.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Vicksburg, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To We Care Communities, Inc.; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1535/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1535.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1072497,"bill_number":"HC47","title":"Lorene \"Lori\" C. Moore; commend life and express sympathy upon passing of.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Life And Legacy Of A Great Citizen And Public Servant Lorene \"lori\" C. Moore And Expressing Deep Sympathy Upon Her Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-19","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC47/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0047.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":1072544,"bill_number":"HB1536","title":"City of Vicksburg; authorize contributes to the Heritage Guild of Vicksburg and Warren County.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Vicksburg, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To The Heritage Guild Of Vicksburg And Warren County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1536/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1536.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1072591,"bill_number":"HC48","title":"Fannie Lou Hamer; request the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress to approve the replacement of the statue of James Zachariah George with a statue of.","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 United States Capitol With A Statue Of Civil Rights Icon Fannie Lou Hamer.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC48/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0048.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":1072640,"bill_number":"HB1538","title":"City of Vicksburg; authorize contributions to Vicksburg-Warren Veteran Transition Center.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Vicksburg, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To The","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1538/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1538.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1072689,"bill_number":"HB1539","title":"City of Mendenhall; authorize use of golf carts on certain public roads and streets within.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Mendenhall, Mississippi, To Allow The Operation Of Golf Carts On Certain Public Roads And Streets Within The City; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1539/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1539.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":1072739,"bill_number":"HB1537","title":"City of Vicksburg; authorize contribution to the Kings Head Start Center and the Cedars Head Start Center.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Vicksburg, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To The Kings Head Start Center And The Cedars Head Start Center; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1537/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1537.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Butler Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1072838,"bill_number":"HC50","title":"Reverend Rodney Duke; commend for service in United States Navy and as a minister of the Methodist faith.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Courage And Bravery Of Reverend Rodney Duke And Commending His Distinguished Service In The United States Navy, And His Service As A Minister Of The Methodist Faith.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC50/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0050.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":1072884,"bill_number":"HC51","title":"State Library; commend upon its 200th year anniversary.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The State Library Upon The Spectacular Occasion Of Its 200th Anniversary.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC51/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0051.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":1072927,"bill_number":"HC52","title":"100 Black Men of Jackson, Inc.; commend on service to community in 2017.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Members Of 100 Black Men Of Jackson, Inc., On Their Outstanding Service To The Jackson, Mississippi, Community In 2017.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC52/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0052.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":1073557,"bill_number":"HB1540","title":"Appropriation; DFA for expenses relating to dissolution of Pearl River Basin Development District.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Finance And Administration For The Purpose Of Performing The Obligations And Defraying The Expenses Relating To The Dissolution Of The Pearl River Basin Development District For The Fiscal Year 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1540/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1540.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1073637,"bill_number":"HB1541","title":"Appropriation; Pearl River Basin Development District for expenses related to dissolution of district.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Pearl River Basin Development District For The Purpose Of Defraying Expenses Relating To The Dissolution Of The District For Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1541/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1541.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1073719,"bill_number":"HB1543","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of the Pearl River Community College Workforce Development Center.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Construction Of The Pearl River Community College Workforce Development Center On The Campus Of Pearl River Community College In Hancock County, Mississippi; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Construction Of The Nw Ms Workforce Development And Career Technology Center In Desoto County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-13","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1543/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1543.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1073799,"bill_number":"HB1542","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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1542/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1542.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1073971,"bill_number":"HB1545","title":"Lauderdale County; authorize to fund Chaplaincy Program of the detention facility from revenue of inmate phone service.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, To Fund The Lauderdale County Detention Facility's Good News Jail And Prison Ministry Chaplain And Chaplaincy Program From Nontax Revenue Generated By The Inmate Telephone Service; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1545/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1545.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":1074030,"bill_number":"HR18","title":"Germantown High School Marching Band; commend and congratulate upon winning the Class 5A State Marching Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Germantown High School Marching Band And Director Justin Harvison For Winning The 2017 Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 5a State Marching Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR18/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0018.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1074089,"bill_number":"HB1544","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Baldwyn with improvements to natural gas system.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Baldwyn, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Making Improvements And Upgrades To A Portion Of The City's Natural Gas System Transmission System Line And Related Infrastructure; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1544/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1544.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":1074144,"bill_number":"SC574","title":"Recognize Mr. Tyrone Keys for his athletic accomplishments and founder of the \"All Sports Community Service\" organization.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing Mr. Tyrone Keys For His Many Accomplishments As A Former National Football League And Mississippi State University Legend, Member Of The Chicago Bears 1985 Super Bowl Xx Winning Team And Founder Of The \"all Sports Community Service\" Organization Which Is Dedicated To Helping Disadvantaged Youth.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC574/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0574.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1074205,"bill_number":"SC573","title":"Recognize Mr. Vernon Perry for his career and civic contributions.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Career, Success And Civic Contributions Of Mr. Vernon Perry As President Of The Mississippi Chapter Of The National Football League Players' Association.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC573/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0573.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1074265,"bill_number":"SC572","title":"Designate January 31, 2018, as \"Donate Life Day in Mississippi\" to promote organ, eye and tissue transplantation.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Designating January 31, 2018, 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":"2018-02-09","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC572/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0572.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":1074849,"bill_number":"HB1546","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Community Open Arms Transformation with repair and renovation of building.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Community Open Arms Transformation In Paying Costs Associated With Repair, Renovation, Furnishing And Equipping Of Its Building And Related Facilities In Jackson, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1546/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1546.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":1074906,"bill_number":"HC54","title":"International Women's Day; acknowledge and observe on March 8, 2018.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Acknowledging And Observing March 8, 2018, As \"international Women's Day\" And Encouraging The Citizens Of Mississippi To Commemorate Its Observance On March 8, 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC54/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0054.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":1074967,"bill_number":"HR19","title":"Peggy Jean Connor; commend life and legacy of service upon her passing.","description":"A Resolution Celebrating The Life And Mourning The Loss Of Civil Rights Icon Peggy Jean Connor, And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To Her Family And Friends.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR19/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0019.xml","sponsor":"Missy Warren McGee"},
{"bill_id":1075027,"bill_number":"HC53","title":"Hopewell Baptist Church; commend on occasion of its 190th anniversary.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing And Commending Hopewell Baptist Church Upon The Momentous Occasion Of Its 190th Anniversary.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC53/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0053.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":1075355,"bill_number":"SC575","title":"Recognize legacy of Willora Craft Ephram as owner of iconic \"Peaches\" Restaurant and extending condolences of Legislature.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Legacy Of Willora Craft Ephram, The Owner Of Jackson Landmark \"peaches Restaurant,\" And Extending The Condolences Of The Legislature On Her Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC575/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0575.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1075855,"bill_number":"SC576","title":"Commend Wynn Alexander upon his induction into the Mississippi Tennis Hall of Fame.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Stone County Native And Civic Leader Wynn Alexander Upon His Induction Into The Mississippi Tennis Hall Of Fame.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC576/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0576.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":1075953,"bill_number":"SC577","title":"Commend Nanih Waiya Attendance Center \"Warriors\" Baseball Team for winning 2017 Class 1A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Nanih Waiya Attendance Center \"warriors\" Baseball Team And Coach Tyler Rogers For Winning The 2017 Mhsaa Class 1a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC577/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0577.xml","sponsor":"Jennifer Branning"},
{"bill_id":1076054,"bill_number":"HB1547","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Jackson in making repairs and improvements to water and sewer systems.","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 Repairs, Upgrades And Improvements To The City's Water And Sewer Systems; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1547/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1547.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1076158,"bill_number":"HR20","title":"Tyler Pearson; commend upon being named 2017 World Championship Steer Wrestler.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Tyler Pearson For Capturing The Title Of World Champion Steer Wrestler At The 2017 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo In Las Vegas, Nevada.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR20/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0020.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":1076261,"bill_number":"HR21","title":"Larry Grantham; commend life and legacy upon his passing.","description":"A Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commending The Career Of Ole Miss And Mississippi Sports Legend Larry Grantham And Extending Condolences To His Surviving Family.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR21/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0021.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":1078319,"bill_number":"SC578","title":"Commend Neshoba Central High School \"Lady Rockets\" Fast-Pitch Softball Team for winning 5th consecutive 5A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Neshoba Central High School \"lady Rockets\" Fast-pitch Softball Team For Winning Their Fifth Consecutive 2017 Mhsaa Class 5a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC578/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0578.xml","sponsor":"Jennifer Branning"},
{"bill_id":1078451,"bill_number":"HC55","title":"Mt. Zion Baptist Church; commend upon the occasion of its 175th anniversary.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Diligence, Service And Wide Influence Of The Pastors And Members Of Mt. Zion Baptist Church On The Occasion Of The Church's Historic 175th Anniversary.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC55/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0055.xml","sponsor":"Gary Chism"},
{"bill_id":1078581,"bill_number":"HR22","title":"Mr. Percy Alehman \"Snakeman\" King; commend life upon his passing.","description":"A Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life, Legacy And Service Of Mr. Percy Alehman \"snakeman\" King, And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Friends Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR22/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0022.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":1078712,"bill_number":"HB1548","title":"Appropriation; Pearl River county for making improvements to the county courthouse.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Pearl River County For The Purpose Of Making Improvements To The County Courthouse For The Fiscal Year 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1548/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1548.xml","sponsor":"John Corley"},
{"bill_id":1079426,"bill_number":"SC580","title":"Recognize legendary \"Malaco Records\" on 50th Anniversary.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing And Saluting The Artists, Producers And Engineers Of Legendary Jackson-based Soul Music Pioneers \"malaco Records\" On The Occasion Of Their 50th Anniversary In The Recording Industry.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC580/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0580.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1079873,"bill_number":"SC579","title":"Committee to place appropriate monument on the New Capitol grounds to recognize African-American history in MS; authorize.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution To Authorize And Direct The Rules Committee Of The Mississippi State Senate And The Management Committee Of The Mississippi House Of Representatives To Establish A \"joint Committee On The Representation Of African-american Relevance In The New Capitol Building And Grounds\" To Develop A Recommendation On Placing An Appropriate Monument(s) On The Grounds Of The New Capitol Building To Recognize The Significance Of African-american Political History In Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC579/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0579.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1080323,"bill_number":"SC581","title":"Recognize music education service and civic contributions of PRCC Band Director Dr. Kyle Hill on the occasion of his retirement.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Music Education Service And Civic Contributions Of Veteran Pearl River Community College Band Director Dr. Kyle Hill On The Occasion Of His Retirement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC581/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0581.xml","sponsor":"John Polk"},
{"bill_id":1080384,"bill_number":"SC582","title":"Designate February 8, 2018, as American Heart Association \"National Wear Red Day.\"","description":"A Concurrent Resolution To Designate February 8, 2018, 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":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC582/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0582.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1080946,"bill_number":"HB1550","title":"Income tax; authorize deduction for certain income earned by recent college graduates.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Gross Income Of Recent Graduates Of Four-year Colleges And Universities In Mississippi And Outside Mississippi Which Is Derived From Employment In A Qualifying Job In This State Shall Be Allowed As A Deduction From Gross Income Under The State Income Tax Law; To Define Certain Terms Used In The Act; To Provide That The Deduction From Gross Income Authorized By This Act May Be Utilized By A Recent Graduate For Three Consecutive Years If The Recent Graduate Remains A Resident Of Mississippi And Employed In A Qualifying Job For That Period Of Time; To Provide That A Recent Graduate May Utilize The Deduction From Gross Income For An Additional Two Years If The Recent Graduate Purchases Property In This State For Residential Or Commercial Use By The Recent Graduate, Establishes A Business In This State That Is Registered With The Secretary Of State And Has At Least One Employee, Other Than The Recent Graduate, Whose Wages Are Subject To Income Tax Withholding Under The State Income Tax Law, Or Serves In An Instructional Capacity As A Licensed Teacher In A Public School Or Nonpublic School; To Amend Section 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":"2018-03-13","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1550/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1550.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":1080968,"bill_number":"HC56","title":"U.S. Constitution; submit application to Congress to call a convention of the states under Article V to propose amendments limited to certain restraints on federal government.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Applying To The United States Congress To Call A Convention Of The States Under The Provisions Of Article V Of The United States Constitution.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-23","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC56/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0056.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":1080992,"bill_number":"HB1552","title":"Washington County; extend the repeal date on the tax 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 The Repeal Date Until July 1, 2022, 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 For Purposes Of Funding A Sports Complex For Youth; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1552/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1552.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1081014,"bill_number":"HB1549","title":"Motor vehicle license tags; motor vehicle manufacturers may issue for vehicles leased to employees under an employee incentive plan.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of Motor Vehicle License Tags By A Motor Vehicle Manufacturer To Motor Vehicles Leased By The Manufacturer To Its Employees In An Employee Incentive Program; To Require The Manufacturer To Pay An Annual Permit Fee To The Department Of Revenue; To Provide That A Fee In The Amount Of $100.00 Shall Be Paid To The Department Of Revenue In Lieu Of Ad Valorem Taxes For Each Tag So Issued; To Provide That The $100.00 Fee Paid For Such Tags Shall Be Placed In A Special Fund And That A Certain Amount Of The Fees So Deposited Shall Be Paid To Each Local Taxing District In Which The Motor Vehicle Is Domiciled Or The Local Taxing District From Which Such Vehicle Most Frequently Leaves And Returns; To Provide That Funds Received By Local Taxing Districts Under This Act Shall Be Considered To Be, And Shall Be Used In The Same Manner As, The Proceeds Of Motor Vehicle Ad Valorem Taxes; To Amend Section 27-51-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Ad Valorem Taxes Motor Vehicles Leased By A Motor Vehicle Manufacturer To Its Employees Under An Employee Incentive Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1549/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1549.xml","sponsor":"Edward Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1081036,"bill_number":"HR23","title":"Second Lieutenant Colonel John White; commend military service upon retirement from Mississippi Air National Guard.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Commending The Valor And Selflessness Of Second Lieutenant Colonel John White Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement From The Mississippi Air National Guard After 33 Years Of Exceptional Service.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR23/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0023.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":1081058,"bill_number":"HB1551","title":"City of Hattiesburg; authorize contributions to Twin Forks Rising Community Development Corporation.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To The Twin Forks Rising Community Development Corporation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-26","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1551/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1551.xml","sponsor":"Missy Warren McGee"},
{"bill_id":1081240,"bill_number":"SC583","title":"Remember the legacy and distinguished legal career of Mississippi's longest-serving Trial Court Judge, Marcus D. Gordon.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Remembering The Legacy And Distinguished Legal Career Of Circuit Court District Judge Marcus D. Gordon, Mississippi's Longest-serving Trial Court Judge Who Presided Over Historic Mississippi Civil Rights Criminal Cases, And Expressing Belated Condolences To His Surviving Family.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-06","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC583/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0583.xml","sponsor":"Deborah Dawkins"},
{"bill_id":1081314,"bill_number":"SC585","title":"Congratulate JSU Star Linebacker Robert Brazile upon his induction into the NFL Hall of Fame.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Joining Professional Football In Congratulating Former Jackson State University And National Football League Star Linebacker Robert Brazile Upon The Occasion Of His Induction Into The 2018 Class Of The Nfl Hall Of Fame.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC585/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0585.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1081387,"bill_number":"SC584","title":"Congratulate AKA Sorority on \"2018 AKA Day at the Mississippi State Capitol.\"","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Congratulating Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, On The Occasion Of Its \"2018 Aka Day At The Mississippi State Capitol,\" To Promote Advocacy, Impact Policy And Take Action For Voter Mobilization, Civil Rights And Social Justice Initiatives.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC584/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0584.xml","sponsor":"Tammy Witherspoon"},
{"bill_id":1081942,"bill_number":"HB1554","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of the Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Construction, Furnishing And Equipping Of The Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian In Meridian, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-13","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1554/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1554.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":1082032,"bill_number":"HB1553","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for Reunion Parkway project in Madison County.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist In Paying The Costs Associated With Preconstruction, Design, Engineering, Land Acquisition, Right-of-way Acquisition, Construction And Development Of The Reunion Parkway Project From Bozeman Road To Parkway East In Madison County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1553/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1553.xml","sponsor":"Philip Gunn"},
{"bill_id":1082121,"bill_number":"SB2940","title":"City of Waveland; authorize use of low-speed vehicles or golf carts on certain city streets.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Waveland, Mississippi, To Allow The Operation Of Low-speed Vehicles And Golf Carts On Certain Public Roads And Streets Within The City Of Waveland; To Require Individuals Operating A Low-speed Vehicle Or Golf Cart To Have A Valid Driver's License Or Temporary Driver's Permit; To Require Certain Registration Of Such Low-speed Vehicle Or Golf Cart; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2940/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2940.xml","sponsor":"Philip Moran"},
{"bill_id":1082208,"bill_number":"SB2941","title":"Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds to assist Lowndes County in completing a horse park.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Lowndes County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Completion Of A Horse Park; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2941/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2941.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":1082298,"bill_number":"SB2939","title":"Tunica County; contribution of funds to the 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 Calendar Year 2018; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2939/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2939.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1082694,"bill_number":"SC587","title":"Commend Valerie Smith upon being selected the 2017 State Games AT&T Female Athlete of the Year.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Valerie Smith On Being Selected As The 2017 State Games Of Mississippi At&t Female Athlete Of The Year.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC587/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0587.xml","sponsor":"Videt Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1082742,"bill_number":"SC588","title":"Commend Sunny Logan upon being selected the 2017 State Games AT&T Youth Athlete of the Year.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Sunny Logan On Being Selected As The 2017 State Games Of Mississippi At&t Youth Athlete Of The Year.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC588/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0588.xml","sponsor":"Videt Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1082787,"bill_number":"HB1555","title":"Ad valorem tax; exempt property of Alcorn State University leased to private entities for student housing.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Lands And Property Of Alcorn 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1555/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1555.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":1082831,"bill_number":"SC586","title":"Commend Ken Hall Barnett upon being selected the 2017 State Games AT&T Male Athlete of the Year.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Ken Hall Barnett On Being Selected As The 2017 State Games Of Mississippi At&t Male Athlete Of The Year.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC586/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0586.xml","sponsor":"Videt Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1083156,"bill_number":"HB1557","title":"Mississippi Small Business Investment Company Act; increase the amount of investment tax credits that can be allocated under.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-115-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase By $45,000,000.00 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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1557/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1557.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1083191,"bill_number":"HB1558","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":"2018-03-13","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1558/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1558.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1083227,"bill_number":"HB1559","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of buildings and infrastructure at Camp Kamassa in Copiah County.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Mississippi's Toughest Kids Foundation In Paying Costs Associated With Design, Preplanning, Construction, Furnishing And Equipping Of Buildings And Related Facilities At Camp Kamassa In Copiah County, Mississippi, And Construction And Development Of Infrastructure At The Camp; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-13","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1559/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1559.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1083265,"bill_number":"HB1556","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements to the Department of Revenue liquor distribution center.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For Improvements To The Department Of Revenue Liquor Distribution Center In Madison County, Mississippi; To Provide That The Principal Of And Interest On The Bonds Will Be Paid Primarily From Monies In A Bond Sinking Fund Created In This Act; To Impose A Handling Fee On Each Manufacturer Or Wholesaler Of Alcoholic Beverages Whose Product Is Placed In The Department Of Revenue Liquor Distribution Center; To Provide That Revenue Derived From The Handling Fee Shall Be Placed Into The Bond Sinking Fund Created For The Payment Of Bonds Issued Under This Act; To Amend Section 27-71-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-13","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1556/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1556.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1083374,"bill_number":"SB2942","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Baldwyn with improvements to natural gas system.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Baldwyn, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Making Improvements And Upgrades To A Portion Of The City's Natural Gas System Transmission System Line And Related Infrastructure; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2942/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2942.xml","sponsor":"J.P. Wilemon"},
{"bill_id":1083446,"bill_number":"SC590","title":"Recognize Master Sergeant Sheila Smith as \"2017 MDWFP Conservation Officer of the Year.\"","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing Master Sergeant Sheila Smith From Brookhaven, Mississippi, As The Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks \"2017 Conservation Officer Of The Year.\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC590/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0590.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1083516,"bill_number":"SC591","title":"Salute former Yazoo City High School and MSU Defensive Tackle Fletcher Cox for winning NFL Super Bowl.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Saluting Former Yazoo City High School And Mississippi State University Standout Defensive Tackle Fletcher Cox As The Latest Mississippian To Win A Super Bowl Ring.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC591/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0591.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1083585,"bill_number":"SC592","title":"Commend 100 Black Men of Jackson, Inc., on service to community in 2017.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Members Of 100 Black Men Of Jackson, Inc., On Their Outstanding Service To The Jackson, Mississippi, Community In 2017.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC592/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0592.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1083656,"bill_number":"SC589","title":"Commend Tyler Pearson upon being named 2017 World Champion Steer Wrestler.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Tyler Pearson For Capturing The Title Of World Champion Steer Wrestler At The 2017 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo In Las Vegas, Nevada.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC589/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0589.xml","sponsor":"Jennifer Branning"},
{"bill_id":1083715,"bill_number":"SB2943","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2943/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2943.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":1083770,"bill_number":"HR24","title":"Climentine Richardson Williams; commend her life and legacy upon her passing.","description":"A Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life And Legacy Of Mrs. Climentine \"climmie\" Richardson Williams.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-09","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR24/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0024.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1084100,"bill_number":"HB1560","title":"Disabled veteran motor vehicle license tag; revise eligibility criteria for surviving spouses of deceased veterans.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Surviving Spouse Of A Deceased Veteran Who Was Rated As Having One Hundred Percent Permanent Service-connected Disability Shall Be Entitled To Be Issued A Disabled Veteran License Plate Or Tag For As Long As The Spouse Remains Unmarried, Regardless Of Whether The Deceased Veteran Applied For Or Was Issued Such A License Plate Or Tag; To Bring Forward Section 27-51-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides Various Motor Vehicle Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1560/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1560.xml","sponsor":"Cedric Burnett"},
{"bill_id":1084133,"bill_number":"HR25","title":"Wear Red Day; designate February 8, 2018, in observance of.","description":"A Resolution To Designate February 8, 2018, As \"wear Red Day\" In Mississippi To Bring Awareness To The Effects Of Cardiovascular Disease In Women.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-19","last_action":"Immediate Release","last_action_date":"2018-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR25/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0025.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":1084166,"bill_number":"HR26","title":"Pearl River Community College Men's Soccer Team; commend upon winning MACJC Region 23 State Soccer Tournament.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2017 Pearl River Community College Men's Soccer Team And Head Coach Drew Gallant Upon Winning The Mississippi Association Of Community And Junior Colleges Region 23 State Soccer Tournament.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-19","last_action":"Immediate Release","last_action_date":"2018-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR26/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0026.xml","sponsor":"John Corley"},
{"bill_id":1084197,"bill_number":"HB1563","title":"City of Grenada; authorize levying of an additional tax on hotels/motels, restaurants and bars and extend repealer on tourism tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 879, Local And Private Laws Of 1992, As Last Amended By Chapter 935, Local And Private Laws Of 2015, To Extend The Date Of Repeal On The Provisions Of Law That Establishes The Grenada Tourism Commission And Authorizes The Imposition Of A Tourist And Convention Tax; To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Grenada, Mississippi, To Levy An Additional Tax On Hotels, Motels And Restaurants For The Purpose Of Providing Funds To Construct, Finance And Operate A Sports Park; To Require That The Levy Of The Additional Tax May Be Imposed Only If Approved At An Election By 60% Of Those Voting; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1563/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1563.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":1084228,"bill_number":"HB1561","title":"Lee County; authorize contribution to the Sanctuary Hospice House.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Lee County, Mississippi, To Contribute Annually To The Sanctuary Hospice House; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1561/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1561.xml","sponsor":"Shane Aguirre"},
{"bill_id":1084262,"bill_number":"HB1562","title":"Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds to assist Canton in the construction of a convention center.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Canton, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Constructing A Convention Center; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1562/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1562.xml","sponsor":"Edward Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1084542,"bill_number":"HC57","title":"Republic of China (Taiwan) and Mississippi; encourage further economic ties and friendship between.","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC57/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0057.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":1084586,"bill_number":"HB1564","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Louisville with constructing an access road for economic development project.","description":"An Act 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 Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Baldwyn, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Making Improvements And Upgrades To A Portion Of The City's Natural Gas System Transmission System Line And Related Infrastructure; 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":"2018-03-13","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1564/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1564.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1084632,"bill_number":"HB1565","title":"Tallahatchie County; authorize contributions to Mid-State Opportunity, Inc.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, To Make An Annual Contribution To Mid-state Opportunity, Inc.; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1565/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1565.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":1085757,"bill_number":"SB3025","title":"Corinth and Burnsville; Corinth may sell water to Burnsville and Burnsville may contract to purchase the water.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Corinth In Alcorn County, Mississippi, To Expand Its Water Distribution System In The Corporate Limits Of The City Of Burnsville In Tishomingo County, Mississippi, That Are More Than Five Miles Outside The Corporate Limits Of The City Of Corinth; To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Burnsville, Mississippi, To Contract With The City Of Corinth For The Purchase Of Water; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-26","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3025/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3025.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":1085758,"bill_number":"SB3004","title":"Ad valorem tax exemption; expand certain ad valorem tax exemptions that municipalities are authorized to grant.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 17-21-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce To 20,000 The Minimum Population According To The Latest Federal Decennial Census That A Municipality Must Have To Grant An Ad Valorem Tax Exemption For Privately Owned New Structures And Any New Renovations Of And Improvements To Existing Structures Lying Within A Designated Business Improvement District, Urban Renewal District Or Redevelopment District, As Determined By The Municipality; To Amend Section 27-31-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Municipality To Grant Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions For New Structures Or Improvements To Or Renovations Of Existing Structures Located In Residential Renewal Districts, As Designated By The Municipality; To Amend Section 27-31-32, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Municipality To Grant Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions For Improvements To Or Renovations Of Existing Residential Structures Or Existing Structures Converted For Residential Use That Are Located In Residential Renovation Districts, As Designated By The Municipality; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3004/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3004.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":1085761,"bill_number":"SB3003","title":"Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds to assist the City of Jackson in funding improvements to Smith Park.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Jackson, Mississippi, In Funding Improvements To Smith Park; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3003/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3003.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":1085762,"bill_number":"SB3008","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3008/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3008.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1085768,"bill_number":"SB3020","title":"City of Vicksburg; authorize contributions to the Heritage Guild of Vicksburg and Warren County.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Vicksburg, Mississippi, To Contribute To The Heritage Guild Of Vicksburg And Warren County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3020/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3020.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1085769,"bill_number":"SB3011","title":"Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds to repair and renovate the Northside High School building in West Point.","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 Northside High School Building, In West Point, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3011/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3011.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":1085772,"bill_number":"SB3021","title":"City of Vicksburg; authorize contributions to the Kings and Cedars Head Start Centers.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Vicksburg, Mississippi, To Contribute To The Kings Head Start Center And The Cedars Head Start Center Located In The City Of Vicksburg; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3021/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3021.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1085773,"bill_number":"SB3000","title":"Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds to assist Canton in the construction of a convention center.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Canton, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Constructing A Convention Center; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3000/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3000.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1085776,"bill_number":"SB3023","title":"Lee County; authorize annual contributions to Sanctuary Hospice House.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Lee County, Mississippi, To Contribute Annually To The Sanctuary Hospice House; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3023/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3023.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":1085779,"bill_number":"SB3006","title":"Law Enforcement Officer Bulletproof Vest Grant Fund; create and issue bonds to fund.","description":"An Act To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Designated As The Law Enforcement Officer Bulletproof Vest Grant Fund; To Provide That The Expenditure Of Money Deposited In The Fund Shall Be Under The Direction Of The Department Of Public Safety; To Provide That Money In The Fund Shall Be Made Available To Local Law Enforcement Agencies By The Department Of Public Safety To Be Used As A Match For Federal Grant Funds To Purchase Bulletproof Vests For Law Enforcement Officers; To Provide That Only Law Enforcement Agencies Having A Bulletproof Vest Policy For Law Enforcement Officers Employed By The Agency Are Eligible To Receive Money From The Fund; Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Law Enforcement Officer Bulletproof Vest Grant Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3006/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3006.xml","sponsor":"Chris Massey"},
{"bill_id":1085782,"bill_number":"SB2999","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2999/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2999.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1085784,"bill_number":"SB3016","title":"Economic Development; provide state assistance and tax incentives for construction of a major theme park.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Mississippi Development Authority To Provide Loans To An Enterprise Operating A Major Theme Park That Will Include Certain Amenities With An Initial Capital Investment In Land, Buildings And Equipment Of Not Less Than $31,000,000.00 And Which Will Create Not Less Than 700 New Full-time Jobs; To Authorize A Job Tax Credit For Income Taxes For The Enterprise Operating Such A Theme Park For Each Net New Full-time Employee Job For A Period Of Ten Years Provided At Least 700 Net New Full-time Jobs Are Created; To Authorize County Boards Of Supervisors And Municipal Authorities To Grant Exemptions From Ad Valorem Taxation On Tangible Property Used In, Or Necessary To, The Operation Of Such A Major Theme Park; To Provide That The Time Of Such Exemption Shall Be For A Period Not To Exceed A Total Of Five Years; To Amend Sections 57-75-5; 57-75-11 And 57-75-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"project\" Under The Mississippi Major Economic Impact Act To Include Such A Major Theme Park; To Authorize The Mississippi Major Economic Impact Authority To Make Grants For Certain Purposes To An Enterprise Operating Such A Theme Park; To Authorize The Issuance Of General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For Such Grants; To Amend Sections 57-28-1, 57-28-3 And 57-28-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Such Theme Parks Eligible For A Sales Tax Rebate Of A Certain Amount For Approved Project Costs Incurred By The Enterprise Operating Such A Theme Park And To Increase To 50% The Amount Of Approved Project Costs That May Be Recovered; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3016/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3016.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":1085787,"bill_number":"SB3005","title":"Appropriation FY2019; State Board of Education for State Department of Education Early Learning Collaboratives.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The State Board Of Education For Early Learning Collaboratives; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3005/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3005.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":1085790,"bill_number":"SB3010","title":"Income tax; exclude from gross income certain payments made by agricultural disaster programs to agricultural producers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude From Gross Income Under The State Income Tax Law Amounts Paid By An Agricultural Disaster Program As Compensation To An Agricultural Producer, Cattle Farmer Or Cattle Rancher Who Has Suffered A Loss As The Result Of A Disaster Or Emergency; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3010/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3010.xml","sponsor":"Chris Caughman"},
{"bill_id":1085794,"bill_number":"SB3030","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Gulfport with construction of the Mississippi Aquarium.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Gulfport, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The Construction Of The Mississippi Aquarium In The City Of Gulfport; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3030/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3030.xml","sponsor":"Joel Carter"},
{"bill_id":1085797,"bill_number":"HB1566","title":"Income tax; authorize a credit for contributions to certain charitable organizations.","description":"An Act To Authorize Separate Income Tax Credits For Voluntary Cash Contributions To Qualifying Charitable Organizations And Qualifying Foster Care Charitable Organizations; To Limit The Amount Of Such Credits; To Allow Excess Amounts Of The Credit To Be Carried Forward For Five Consecutive Years; To Provide That The Credits Authorized By This Act Are In Lieu Of Charitable Deductions Taken Under To The Internal Revenue Code And Utilized For State Tax Purposes; To Provide The Criteria That A Charitable Organization Must Meet In Order For A Contribution To The Organization To Qualify For The Credit; 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 To Revise The Number Of Years That The Unused Portion Of The Tax Credit May Be Carried Forward; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1566/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1566.xml","sponsor":"Roun McNeal"},
{"bill_id":1085798,"bill_number":"SB3009","title":"Bonds; authorize to renovate portion of the Metrocenter Mall to house the Hinds Community College Workforce Development Training Center.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Purpose Of Furnishing, Equipping, Remodeling, Repairing And Renovating A Portion Of The Metrocenter Mall In Jackson, Mississippi, To House The Hinds Community College Workforce Development Training Center; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3009/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3009.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":1085801,"bill_number":"SB3002","title":"Bonds and grants; authorize to assist the Rankin-Hinds Pearl River Flood and Drainage Control District flood control project.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds In The Amount Of $50,000,000.00 To Assist The Rankin-hinds Pearl River Flood And Drainage Control District In The Construction Of A Flood Control Project On The Pearl River In Hinds And Rankin Counties; To Amend Section 57-61-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Development Authority To Use Not More Than $45,000,000.00 Out Of The Unobligated Proceeds Of Bonds Authorized To Be Issued Under The Mississippi Business Investment Act As Grants To Urban Flood Control Districts For The Purpose Of Aiding In The Construction Of A Flood Control Project That Enhances The Economy Of The District Area; To Amend Section 57-61-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3002/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3002.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":1085803,"bill_number":"SB3028","title":"Lauderdale County; authorize to fund Chaplaincy Program of the detention facility from revenue of inmate phone services.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, To Fund The Lauderdale County Detention Facility's Good News Jail And Prison Ministry Chaplain And Chaplaincy Program From Nontax Revenue Generated By The Inmate Telephone Service; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3028/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3028.xml","sponsor":"Videt Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1085808,"bill_number":"SB3027","title":"City of Oxford; governing authorities may authorize the use of golf carts in certain areas of the city.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Oxford, Mississippi, To Authorize The Operation Of Golf Carts On Public Roads And Streets That Are Within Designated Residential Neighborhoods Of The City Of Oxford; To Prohibit The Use Of Golf Carts On Nonresidential Areas Of The City; To Prohibit The Use Of Golf Carts On Certain Public Roads, Streets And Highways; To Provide That Any Person Operating A Golf Cart On The Public Roads And Streets Under This Act Must Have In His Or Her Possession A Valid Temporary Driver's License Or A Valid Driver's License And Proof Of Financial Responsibility; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3027/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3027.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1085809,"bill_number":"SB2997","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of buildings and infrastructure at Camp Kamassa in Copiah County.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Mississippi's Toughest Kids Foundation In Paying Costs Associated With Design, Preplanning, Construction, Furnishing And Equipping Of Buildings And Related Facilities At Camp Kamassa In Copiah County, Mississippi, And Construction And Development Of Infrastructure At The Camp; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2997/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2997.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1085814,"bill_number":"SB3024","title":"Grenada County; extend the repeal date on the Grenada Tourism Commission and the Grenada tourist and convention tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 879, Local And Private Laws Of 1992, As Last Amended By Chapter 935, Local And Private Laws Of 2015, To Extend The Date Of Repeal From September 30, 2018, To September 30, 2022, On The Provisions Of Law That Establishes The Grenada Tourism Commission And Authorizes The Imposition Of A Tourist And Convention Tax; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3024/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3024.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":1085815,"bill_number":"SB3013","title":"Town of North Carrollton; authorize a tax on restaurant to provide funds for various purposes.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of North Carrollton, 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; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3013/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3013.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":1085818,"bill_number":"SB3022","title":"Town of Byhalia; authorize expansion of its gas system to a certain area outside the town limits.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Byhalia To Expand Its Gas System Within A Certain Area Outside The Corporate Limits; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3022/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3022.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":1085823,"bill_number":"SB3018","title":"City of Vicksburg; authorize contributions to the Vicksburg-Warren Veteran Transition Center.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Vicksburg, Mississippi, To Contribute To The Vicksburg-warren Veteran Transition Center; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3018/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3018.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1085825,"bill_number":"SB3007","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3007/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3007.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":1085828,"bill_number":"SB3029","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of the Pearl River Community College Workforce Development Center.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Construction Of The Pearl River Community College Workforce Development Center On The Campus Of Pearl River Community College In Hancock County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3029/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3029.xml","sponsor":"Philip Moran"},
{"bill_id":1085830,"bill_number":"SB3026","title":"Bay St. Louis; may authorize the use of golf carts or low-speed vehicles on certain 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 Drivers License And Proof Of Insurance; To Require Low-speed Vehicles Or Golf Carts To Be Registered With The City; To Authorize The City To Charge A Registration Fee; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-26","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3026/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3026.xml","sponsor":"Philip Moran"},
{"bill_id":1085832,"bill_number":"SB3012","title":"City of Starkville; extend repeal date on economic development, tourism/convention tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 950, Local And Private Laws Of 1994, As Last Amended By Chapter 929, Local And Private Laws Of 2015, To Extend The Repeal Date From June 30, 2018, To June 30, 2022, On The City Of Starkville's Economic Development, Tourism And Convention Tax; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3012/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3012.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":1085836,"bill_number":"SB3001","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3001/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3001.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1085838,"bill_number":"SB2998","title":"Sales tax; exempt sales of rotary-wing aircraft if exported from this state within 48 hours.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt The Gross Proceeds From The Sale Of Rotary-wing Aircraft From Sales Taxation If They Are Exported From This State Within 48 Hours And Are Registered And First Used In Another State; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2998/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2998.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":1085840,"bill_number":"SB3017","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, 2022, 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 Shall Be Used To Promote The City's Tourism And Economic Development; To Provide That The Tax Shall Be Collected By The Department Of Revenue And Paid To The City Of Horn Lake; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3017/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3017.xml","sponsor":"Chris Massey"},
{"bill_id":1085843,"bill_number":"SB3014","title":"Leflore County; authorize sheriff to use radar on county roads.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Leflore County To Purchase Radar Speed Detection Equipment For Use By The Sheriff's Department Of The County In The Enforcement Of Speed Limits On The Roads, Streets And Highways Of The County Outside The Corporate Limits Of Any Incorporated Municipality; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3014/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3014.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":1085845,"bill_number":"SB3015","title":"City of Biloxi; authorize to make certain improvements to the Point Cadet Property and the city to issue revenue bonds for that purpose.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Biloxi, Mississippi, To Make Improvements To The Point Cadet Property That Is Jointly Owned By The City And The State For The Purposes Of Establishing A Mississippi Oyster Aquaculture And Conservation Center With Public Off-loading Dock For Oystermen And Oyster Aquaculture Farmers, A Mississippi Seafood Marketplace, A Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Tournament And Conservation Center, And Related Facilities And Uses, And To Issue Municipal Revenue Bonds To Construct These Facilities And To Authorize Certain State And Institutions Of Higher Learning (ihl) Rents From The Point Cadet Leasing Fund To Be Disbursed To The Point Cadet Waterfront Enterprise Fund For Financing The Facilities Authorized By This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3015/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3015.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":1085846,"bill_number":"SB3019","title":"City of Vicksburg; authorize contributions to We Care Communities, Inc.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Vicksburg, Mississippi, To Contribute To We Care Communities, Inc.; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3019/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3019.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1085871,"bill_number":"SB3034","title":"City of Carthage; extend the repeal date on the city's hotel, motel and restaurant tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 936, Local And Private Laws Of 2016, To Extend Until July 1, 2024, The Repeal Date On The Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Carthage, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax 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 For Recreation And Tourism Facilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-26","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3034/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3034.xml","sponsor":"Jennifer Branning"},
{"bill_id":1085890,"bill_number":"SB3031","title":"Alcorn State; buildings erected on university land leased to private entities for student housing are exempt from taxation.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Lands And Property Of Alcorn 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":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3031/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3031.xml","sponsor":"Tammy Witherspoon"},
{"bill_id":1085909,"bill_number":"SB3032","title":"Motor vehicle license tags; motor vehicle manufacturers may issue for vehicles leased to employees under an employee incentive plan.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of Motor Vehicle License Tags By A Motor Vehicle Manufacturer To Motor Vehicles Leased By The Manufacturer To Its Employees In An Employee Incentive Program; To Require The Manufacturer To Pay An Annual Permit Fee To The Department Of Revenue; To Provide That A Fee In The Amount Of $100.00 Shall Be Paid To The Department Of Revenue In Lieu Of Ad Valorem Taxes For Each Tag So Issued; To Provide That The $100.00 Fee Paid For Such Tags Shall Be Placed In A Special Fund And That A Certain Amount Of The Fees So Deposited Shall Be Paid To Each Local Taxing District In Which The Motor Vehicle Is Domiciled Or The Local Taxing District From Which Such Vehicle Most Frequently Leaves And Returns; To Provide That Funds Received By Local Taxing Districts Under This Act Shall Be Considered To Be, And Shall Be Used In The Same Manner As, The Proceeds Of Motor Vehicle Ad Valorem Taxes; To Amend Section 27-51-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Ad Valorem Taxes Motor Vehicles Leased By A Motor Vehicle Manufacturer To Its Employees Under An Employee Incentive Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3032/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3032.xml","sponsor":"Barbara Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1085925,"bill_number":"SB3033","title":"Scenic Rivers Development Alliance; authorize the establishment of.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Boards Of Supervisors Of Pike, Amite, Walthall And Franklin Counties, The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Mccomb, The Board Of Wilkinson County Industrial Development Authority And The Trustees Of The Pike County Economic Development District To Establish The Scenic Rivers Development Alliance; To Provide The Powers And Duties Of Such Alliance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3033/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3033.xml","sponsor":"Tammy Witherspoon"},
{"bill_id":1086105,"bill_number":"SB2947","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2947/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2947.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086106,"bill_number":"SB2974","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2974/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2974.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086107,"bill_number":"HB1586","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1586/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1586.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086109,"bill_number":"SB2976","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2976/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2976.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086110,"bill_number":"HB1577","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1577/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1577.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086111,"bill_number":"HB1587","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1587/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1587.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086113,"bill_number":"SB2969","title":"Appropriation; Chiropractic Examiners, Board of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi State Board Of Chiropractic Examiners For Fiscal Year 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2969/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2969.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086115,"bill_number":"HB1592","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1592/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1592.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086116,"bill_number":"HB1601","title":"Appropriation; Child Protection Services, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Child Protection Services; And For Related Purposes, For The Fiscal Year 2019.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2018-03-26","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2018-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1601/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1601.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086119,"bill_number":"HB1579","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1579/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1579.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086120,"bill_number":"HB1613","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1613/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1613.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086121,"bill_number":"HB1569","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1569/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1569.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086123,"bill_number":"HB1585","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1585/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1585.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086125,"bill_number":"HB1575","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1575/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1575.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086126,"bill_number":"SB2951","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2951/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2951.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086130,"bill_number":"HB1605","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1605/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1605.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086131,"bill_number":"SB2971","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2971/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2971.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086135,"bill_number":"SB2996","title":"Appropriation; Development Authority, Mississippi.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The Mississippi Development Authority For Fiscal Year 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2996/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2996.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086137,"bill_number":"HB1573","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1573/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1573.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086138,"bill_number":"HB1576","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1576/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1576.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086141,"bill_number":"SB2979","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2979/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2979.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086142,"bill_number":"HB1609","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1609/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1609.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086143,"bill_number":"SB2959","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2959/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2959.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086146,"bill_number":"HB1610","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1610/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1610.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086147,"bill_number":"SB2984","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2984/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2984.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086148,"bill_number":"HB1602","title":"Appropriation; Rehabilitation Services, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Rehabilitation Services For Fiscal Year 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1602/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1602.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086153,"bill_number":"SB2945","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 2019; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2945/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2945.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086154,"bill_number":"SB2990","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2990/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2990.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086155,"bill_number":"HB1588","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1588/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1588.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086157,"bill_number":"SB2992","title":"Appropriation; Personnel Board.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The State Personnel Board For Fiscal Year 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2992/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2992.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086159,"bill_number":"SB2963","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2963/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2963.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086161,"bill_number":"HB1603","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1603/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1603.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086162,"bill_number":"SB2987","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2987/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2987.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086163,"bill_number":"HB1589","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1589/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1589.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086169,"bill_number":"SB2973","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2973/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2973.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086170,"bill_number":"SB2961","title":"Appropriation; Ethics Commission.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The Mississippi Ethics Commission For The Fiscal Year 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2961/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2961.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086171,"bill_number":"HB1595","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1595/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1595.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086173,"bill_number":"HB1572","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1572/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1572.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086175,"bill_number":"SB2949","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2949/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2949.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086177,"bill_number":"SB2986","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2986/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2986.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086179,"bill_number":"HB1617","title":"Appropriations; additional for various state agencies for Fiscal Year 2018.","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 2018; The Department Of Finance And Administration For Fiscal Years 2018 And 2019; The Wireless Communication Commission For Fiscal Year 2018; The Department Of Human Services For Fiscal Year 2018; Office Of The Attorney General For Fiscal Year 2018; The Board Of Tax Appeals For Fiscal Year 2018; The Department Of Information Technology Services For Fiscal Year 2018; The Department Of Rehabilitation Services For Fiscal Year 2018; Department Of Corrections For Fiscal Year 2018; Oil And Gas Board For Fiscal Year 2018; Jackson State University Board For Fiscal Years 2018 And 2019; Mississippi State University Alcohol Safety Education Program For Fiscal Year 2018; The Public Employees Retirement System For Fiscal Year 2018; Department Of Banking And Consumer Finance For Fiscal Year 2018; Department Of Public Safety For Fiscal Years 2018 And 2019; Department Of Insurance For Fiscal Year 2019; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1617/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1617.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086180,"bill_number":"HB1615","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1615/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1615.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086181,"bill_number":"HB1578","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1578/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1578.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086184,"bill_number":"SB2962","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2962/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2962.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086185,"bill_number":"HB1583","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1583/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1583.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086188,"bill_number":"HB1568","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1568/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1568.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086189,"bill_number":"HB1597","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 2019; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1597/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1597.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086190,"bill_number":"SB2991","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2991/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2991.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086193,"bill_number":"SB2948","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2948/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2948.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086194,"bill_number":"SB2952","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2952/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2952.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086195,"bill_number":"SB2978","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2978/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2978.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086197,"bill_number":"HB1608","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1608/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1608.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086206,"bill_number":"HB1591","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1591/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1591.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086207,"bill_number":"HB1581","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1581/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1581.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086209,"bill_number":"SB2955","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2955/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2955.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086210,"bill_number":"SB2954","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2954/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2954.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086211,"bill_number":"SB2966","title":"Appropriation; Mental Health, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The Department Of Mental Health For Fiscal Year 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2966/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2966.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086214,"bill_number":"SB2960","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2960/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2960.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086215,"bill_number":"SB2982","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2982/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2982.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086216,"bill_number":"SB2944","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2944/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2944.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086219,"bill_number":"SB2967","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2967/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2967.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086220,"bill_number":"HB1571","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1571/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1571.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086223,"bill_number":"SB2981","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2981/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2981.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086224,"bill_number":"SB2977","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2977/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2977.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086225,"bill_number":"SB2950","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2950/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2950.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086228,"bill_number":"HB1612","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1612/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1612.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086230,"bill_number":"SB2980","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2980/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2980.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086231,"bill_number":"SB2956","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2956/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2956.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086233,"bill_number":"SB2970","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2970/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2970.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086234,"bill_number":"SB2972","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2972/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2972.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086238,"bill_number":"HB1606","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1606/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1606.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086240,"bill_number":"HB1614","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1614/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1614.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086241,"bill_number":"SB2946","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2946/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2946.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086242,"bill_number":"SB2985","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2985/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2985.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086244,"bill_number":"SB2957","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2957/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2957.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086246,"bill_number":"HB1611","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1611/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1611.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086249,"bill_number":"SB2964","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2964/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2964.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086250,"bill_number":"SB2958","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2958/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2958.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086254,"bill_number":"HB1616","title":"Appropriation; reappropriation, DFA - Bureau of Building; FY19.","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1616/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1616.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086256,"bill_number":"HB1590","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1590/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1590.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086257,"bill_number":"HB1596","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1596/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1596.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086258,"bill_number":"SB2988","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2988/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2988.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086261,"bill_number":"SB2993","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2993/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2993.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086262,"bill_number":"HB1598","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1598/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1598.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086263,"bill_number":"SB2995","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, 2019, 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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2995/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2995.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086266,"bill_number":"HB1574","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1574/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1574.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086268,"bill_number":"SB2968","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2968/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2968.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086272,"bill_number":"HB1607","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1607/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1607.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086274,"bill_number":"HB1570","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1570/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1570.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086275,"bill_number":"HB1580","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1580/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1580.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086278,"bill_number":"SB2989","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2989/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2989.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086280,"bill_number":"HB1567","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-21","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1567/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1567.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086281,"bill_number":"HB1584","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 2019; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1584/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1584.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086283,"bill_number":"HB1600","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1600/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1600.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086284,"bill_number":"SB2994","title":"Appropriation; Treasurer's Office.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The State Treasurer's Office For Fiscal Year 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2994/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2994.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086286,"bill_number":"SB2983","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2983/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2983.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086288,"bill_number":"SB2965","title":"Appropriation; Workers' Compensation Commission.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission For Fiscal Year 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2965/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2965.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086289,"bill_number":"HB1593","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1593/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1593.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086291,"bill_number":"HB1604","title":"Appropriation; Forestry Commission.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Support And Maintenance Of The State Forestry Commission For The Fiscal Year 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1604/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1604.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086293,"bill_number":"HB1594","title":"Appropriation; Library Commission.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Support And Maintenance Of The Mississippi Library Commission For The Fiscal Year 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1594/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1594.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086294,"bill_number":"SB2953","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2953/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2953.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086295,"bill_number":"HB1599","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1599/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1599.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086297,"bill_number":"SB2975","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2975/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB2975.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1086298,"bill_number":"HB1582","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 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1582/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1582.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1086703,"bill_number":"SC595","title":"Recognize retired Clinton Public School Superintendent Dr. Virgil Belue for \"Education Hero Award\".","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing Retired Clinton Public School District Superintendent Dr. Virgil Belue Upon His Receipt Of The \"education Hero Award\" From The Mississippi Association Of Partners In Education.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC595/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0595.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1086821,"bill_number":"SC593","title":"Recognize artistic talent of Columbia, Mississippi, Artist Ben Watts and his latest monument at William Carey University.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Artistic Talent Of Columbia, Mississippi, Artist Ben Watts, Whose Latest Commissioned Monument Is \"the Great Physician\" Statue At The Entrance To The William Carey University College Of Osteopathic Medicine.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC593/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0593.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1086942,"bill_number":"SC594","title":"Recognize MINACT, INC., for 40 years of achievement and award-winning training and support services to the State of Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing Minact, Inc., For 40 Years Of Achievement And Award-winning Quality Training And Support Services To The State Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC594/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0594.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1087071,"bill_number":"SB3035","title":"Appropriation; additional appropriations for various state agencies for FY 2018.","description":"An Act Making An Additional Appropriation Of General Funds, Capital Expense Funds, And Special Funds To Defray The Expenses Of The Department Of Finance And Administration For Fiscal Year 2018; The Office Of The Governor-division Of Medicaid For Fiscal Year 2018; The Department Of Child Protection Services For Fiscal Year 2018; The Attorney General's Office For Fiscal Year 2018; Mississippi State University Alcohol Safety Education Program For Fiscal Year 2018; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2018-03-26","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2018-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3035/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3035.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1087494,"bill_number":"HB1620","title":"City of Fulton; authorize expansion of water services provided by.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Fulton, Mississippi, To Expand Its Water Distribution System Within A Certain Distance Outside The Corporate Limits Of The City Of Fulton; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1620/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1620.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":1087523,"bill_number":"SC596","title":"Recognize the historical development of the Mississippi Supreme Court on the occasion of the Bicentennial of Statehood.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution To Recognize And Commend The Historical Development Of The Mississippi Supreme Court And Its Supervision Of The Practice Of Law In Mississippi On The Occasion Of The Celebration Of The Bicentennial Anniversary Of Statehood.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC596/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0596.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1087555,"bill_number":"HB1618","title":"Town of Seminary; authorize to establish a town cemetery fund and cemetery advisory committee.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Seminary, Mississippi, To Establish A Cemetery Fund For Certain Purposes; To Provide That The Board Of Aldermen Of The Town May Appoint A Cemetery Advisory Committee; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1618/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1618.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":1087584,"bill_number":"HC60","title":"Simpson County Academy Cross Country Team; commend on winning the MAIS Division II State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Simpson County Academy Lady Cougars Cross Country Team For Their Outstanding Season And For Winning The 2017 Mississippi Association Of Independent Schools (mais) Division Ii State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC60/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0060.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":1087614,"bill_number":"HB1622","title":"Income tax; authorize a deduction for state income taxes paid.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize An Individual Nonbusiness Deduction Under The State Income Tax Law For State Income Taxes Paid; To Provide That The Amount Of State Income Taxes Paid Is Allowable As An Individual Nonbusiness Deduction Under The State Income Tax Law Without Regard To Any Limitation On The Amount Allowable For Federal Income Tax Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1622/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1622.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":1087643,"bill_number":"HB1619","title":"City of Biloxi; authorize to make certain improvements to jointly state-owned and city-owned property - Point Cadet Property.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Biloxi, Mississippi, To Make Improvements To The Point Cadet Property That Is Jointly Owned By The City And The State For The Purposes Of Establishing A Mississippi Oyster Aquaculture And Conservation Center With Public Off-loading Dock For Oystermen And Oyster Aquaculture Farmers, A Mississippi Seafood Marketplace, A Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Tournament And Conservation Center, And Related Facilities And Uses, And To Issue Municipal Revenue Bonds To Construct These Facilities And To Authorize Certain State And Institutions Of Higher Learning (ihl) Rents From The Point Cadet Leasing Fund To Be Disbursed To The Point Cadet Waterfront Enterprise Fund For Financing The Facilities Authorized By This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1619/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1619.xml","sponsor":"Randall Patterson"},
{"bill_id":1087672,"bill_number":"HC59","title":"West Point High School; commend on winning Class 5A State Football Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The West Point High School Football Team And Head Coach Chris Chambless For Their Outstanding 2017 Season And For Winning Their Second Straight Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 5a State Football Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC59/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0059.xml","sponsor":"Karl Gibbs"},
{"bill_id":1087702,"bill_number":"HR28","title":"Odell Gatewood Saulter Wright; mourn the loss and commend her life upon passing.","description":"A Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life And Legacy Of Mrs. Odell Gatewood Saulter Wright.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-19","last_action":"Immediate Release","last_action_date":"2018-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR28/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0028.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1087733,"bill_number":"HB1621","title":"City of Fulton; authorize expansion of gas services provided by.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Fulton, Mississippi, To Expand Its Gas Distribution System Within A Certain Distance Outside The Corporate Limits Of The City Of Fulton; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1621/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1621.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":1087762,"bill_number":"HC58","title":"Johnny \"Bootsy\" Morrow; commend on establishment of museum.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Outstanding Service Of Mr. Johnny \"bootsy\" Morrow And His Dedication To Preserving Mississippi's Unique And Diverse History In The Establishment Of His Museum, \"the Room,\" In Jackson, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC58/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0058.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":1088157,"bill_number":"SB3040","title":"Bonds; authorize the issuance of bonds for construction of a law enforcement officer training facility in Harrison County.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Construction, Furnishing And Equipping Of A Law Enforcement Officer Training Facility In Harrison County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3040/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3040.xml","sponsor":"Joel Carter"},
{"bill_id":1088200,"bill_number":"SB3039","title":"Bonds; authorize for improvements to the intersection of Rockabilly Way and Mississippi Highway 348.","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 Improvements To The Intersection Of Mississippi Highway 145, Also Known As Rockabilly Way And Mississippi Highway 348 In Lee County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3039/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3039.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":1088240,"bill_number":"SB3038","title":"Chuquantonchee Consolidated Drainage District; authorize payment of certain district funds to Chickasaw and Clay Counties.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Commissioners Of The Chuquantonchee Consolidated Drainage District To Pay Certain District Funds To Chickasaw And Clay Counties; To Require Such Funds To Be Used By The Counties For Certain Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3038/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3038.xml","sponsor":"Russell Jolly"},
{"bill_id":1088278,"bill_number":"SB3041","title":"Bonds; authorize for construction of the Unknown Child Holocaust Memorial and related facilities.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Purpose Of Constructing, Furnishing And Equipping The Unknown Child Holocaust Memorial And Related Facilities In Horn Lake, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3041/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3041.xml","sponsor":"Chris Massey"},
{"bill_id":1088320,"bill_number":"SB3037","title":"Town of Tishomingo; authorize extension of the town's natural gas distribution system.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3037/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3037.xml","sponsor":"J.P. Wilemon"},
{"bill_id":1088361,"bill_number":"SB3036","title":"Town of Sumrall; authorize the use of golf carts on the streets of the town.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Sumrall, Mississippi, To Allow The Operation Of Golf Carts On Certain Public Roads And Streets Within The Town; To Require Individuals Operating A Golf Cart To Have A Valid Driver's License; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3036/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3036.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1088452,"bill_number":"HB1629","title":"City of Brandon; extend repealer on tax on sales of prepared food and drink at restaurants and bars.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 946, Local And Private Laws Of 2011, As Amended By Chapter 922, Local And Private Laws Of 2014, As Amended By Chapter 941, Local And Private Laws Of 2016, To Extend The Date Of Repeal From July 1, 2020, To July 1, 2024, On The Law That Authorizes The City Of Brandon, Mississippi, To Impose A Tax Upon The Sale Of Prepared Food And Beverages In Restaurants And Bars Within The City; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1629/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1629.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":1088540,"bill_number":"HB1623","title":"City of Charleston; authorize to make payment to Michael Simms for certain medical costs caused by his assisting a police officer.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Charleston, Mississippi, To Pay Michael Simms A Certain Amount For Actual And Medical Costs That Accrued Due To His Assisting A City Police Officer Who Was Acting In His Official Duties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-26","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1623/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1623.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":1088625,"bill_number":"HB1628","title":"City of Brandon; extend repealer on hotels/motels to fund amphitheater and other ancillary improvements.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 935, Local And Private Laws Of 2016, To Extend The Date Of Repeal From July 1, 2020, To July 1, 2030, On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Brandon, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Room Rentals From Hotels And Motels Within The City For The Purpose Of Funding An Amphitheatre And Other Ancillary Improvements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1628/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1628.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":1088714,"bill_number":"HB1625","title":"Town of Byhalia; authorize expansion of natural gas system to a certain area outside the town limits.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Byhalia To Expand Its Gas System Within A Certain Area Outside The Corporate Limits; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1625/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1625.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":1088802,"bill_number":"HB1630","title":"Clay and Chickasaw Counties; authorize receipt of certain funds from Chuquatonchee Consolidated Drainage District.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Boards Of Supervisors Of Chickasaw And Clay Counties To Receive Certain Funds From The Chuquatonchee Consolidated Drainage District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1630/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1630.xml","sponsor":"Preston Sullivan"},
{"bill_id":1089086,"bill_number":"HB1631","title":"Bonds and grants; authorize to assist the Rank-Hinds Pearl River Flood and Drainage Control District flood control project.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds In The Amount Of $50,000,000.00 To Assist The Rankin-hinds Pearl River Flood And Drainage Control District In The Construction Of A Flood Control Project On The Pearl River In Hinds And Rankin Counties; To Amend Section 57-61-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Development Authority To Use Not More Than $45,000,000.00 Out Of The Unobligated Proceeds Of Bonds Authorized To Be Issued Under The Mississippi Business Investment Act As Grants To Urban Flood Control Districts For The Purpose Of Aiding In The Construction Of A Flood Control Project That Enhances The Economy Of The District Area; To Amend Section 57-61-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-13","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1631/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1631.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":1089112,"bill_number":"HB1627","title":"Sales tax; exempt retail sales of certain food for human consumption, increase of state sales tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Retail Sales Of Food For Human Consumption Not Purchased With Food Stamps But Which Would Be Exempt From Sales Tax If Purchased With Food Stamps; To Amend Sections 27-65-17, 27-65-19, 27-65-22, 27-65-23, 27-65-25 And 27-65-26, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The State Sales Tax Rate Of Seven Percent To Nine Percent; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1627/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1627.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1089138,"bill_number":"HB1632","title":"Appropriation; IHL for training of personnel involved in investigation and resolution of campus sexual assault allegations.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of The State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The Training Of Higher Education Institution And Community And Junior College Personnel Involved In The Investigation Or Resolution Of Alleged Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Or Stalking, Or In The Confidential Advising Of Students For The Fiscal Year 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1632/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1632.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":1089165,"bill_number":"HB1634","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for East Metro Corridor project in Rankin County.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The East Metropolitan Corridor Commission, Which Is A Commission Operating As A Local Public Agency Representing The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority, The City Of Brandon, Mississippi, The City Of Flowood, Mississippi, And The City Of Pearl, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Associated With Land Acquisition And Implementation Of The East Metro Corridor Project In Rankin County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1634/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1634.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":1089191,"bill_number":"HB1633","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for Reunion Parkway project in Madison county.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist In Paying The Costs Associated With Preconstruction, Design, Engineering, Land Acquisition, Right-of-way Acquisition, Construction And Development Of The Reunion Parkway Project From Bozeman Road To Parkway East In Madison County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-13","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1633/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1633.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1089216,"bill_number":"HB1624","title":"Ad valorem tax; exempt certain interests provided by railroad authorities to others in railroad properties.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 19-29-39 And 27-31-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Ad Valorem Taxation Any Lease Or Other Contract Entered Into By A Railroad Authority Providing A Leasehold Or Other Interest To A Person In Railroad Properties And Facilities Owned Or Controlled By The Railroad Upon A Finding Made By The Railroad Authority That The Exemption Of Such Interest Is Necessary To Assist With Or Make Possible The Repair, Rehabilitation Or Reconstruction Of The Railroad Properties And Facilities; To Provide That The Exemption May Be For A Period Not To Exceed A Total Of Ten Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1624/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1624.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":1089243,"bill_number":"HB1635","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements to the Mississippi School of the Arts.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Repair, Renovation And Upgrades Of And Improvements To The Mississippi School Of The Arts In Brookhaven, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1635/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1635.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":1089269,"bill_number":"HC62","title":"Judge John Andrew Hatcher, Jr.; commend upon his retirement as Chancery Court Judge for District One.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Distinguished Career And Meritorious Leadership And Service That The Honorable Judge John Andrew Hatcher, Jr., Provided As The Chancery Court Judge Of The First Chancery Court District Of Mississippi, Place 1, Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC62/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0062.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":1089295,"bill_number":"HB1626","title":"Bonds; authorize the issuance of bonds for capital improvements at the Mississippi 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 House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1626/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1626.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Hale"},
{"bill_id":1089320,"bill_number":"HR29","title":"Jimmy Buchanan, Sr.; commend distinguished service upon his retirement.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Distinguished Career, Meritorious Leadership And Outstanding Service Of Mr. Jimmy Buchanan, Sr., Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR29/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0029.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":1089346,"bill_number":"HC61","title":"David and the Giants; commend on 50th anniversary.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Band David And The Giants For Their Positive Impact And Wide Influence On The Momentous Occasion Of The Band's 50th Anniversary.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC61/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0061.xml","sponsor":"Mark Tullos"},
{"bill_id":1089372,"bill_number":"HR30","title":"Omega Psi Phi Day; designate as February 15, 2018, in Mississippi.","description":"A Resolution Commending Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., For Its Outstanding Community Service And Philanthropy And Designating February 15, 2018, As \"omega Psi Phi Day\" In Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR30/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0030.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":1089484,"bill_number":"HB1642","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of the Chickasaw Heritage Center in Tupelo.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Construction Of The Chickasaw Heritage Center In Tupelo, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1642/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1642.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Holland"},
{"bill_id":1089500,"bill_number":"HC64","title":"Simpson County Academy Football Team; commend on finishing as runner-up in the Class 4A Division II State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Simpson Academy Football Team For Their Outstanding Season And For Finishing As Runner-up In The Mississippi Association Of Independent Schools (mais) Class 4a Division Ii State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC64/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0064.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":1089516,"bill_number":"HC63","title":"Sergeant Major Paul Collier; commend upon occasion of his retirement from the United States Army.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The 40 Years Of Military Service Of Sergeant Major Paul Collier Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement From The United States Army.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC63/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0063.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1089534,"bill_number":"HB1643","title":"Lee County; authorize to create a second county court judge position to be designated as Lee County Court Judge Post Two.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Lee County, Mississippi, To Create A Second County Court Judge Position; To Provide That Such Created Judgeship Shall Be Designated As Lee County Court Judge Post Two With The Current County Court Judge Position Designated As Post One; 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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1643/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1643.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Holland"},
{"bill_id":1089549,"bill_number":"HB1636","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for Capitol Complex Improvement District and City of Jackson projects.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For Improvement Projects Within The Capitol Complex Improvement District; To Assist The City Of Jackson, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Making Repairs, Upgrades And Improvements To The City's Water And Sewer Systems And Related Infrastructure, And To Assist The Jackson Public School District In Paying Costs Associated With Construction, Repair, Renovation, Replacement And Improvement Of District School Buildings And Facilities And Related Infrastructure; To Provide That The Principal Of And Interest On The Bonds Will Be Paid Primarily From Monies In The Capitol Complex Improvement District Project Fund; To Amend Section 29-5-215, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1636/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1636.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":1089566,"bill_number":"HB1641","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements to the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Repair, Renovation And Expansion Of And Additions And Improvements To The Mississippi Museum Of Natural Science In Jackson, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1641/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1641.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":1089584,"bill_number":"HB1640","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist the Town of Burnsville with water system improvements.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Burnsville, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Expansion Of And Upgrades And Improvements To The Town's Water System And Related Infrastructure; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1640/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1640.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1089600,"bill_number":"HR31","title":"Dr. Leslie Burl McLemore; commend upon receipt of Cora Norman Award.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Dr. Leslie Burl Mclemore Upon Being Presented The Prestigious Cora Norman Award By The Mississippi Humanities Council.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR31/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0031.xml","sponsor":"Ashley Henley"},
{"bill_id":1089618,"bill_number":"HB1639","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist the City of Farmington with sewer system improvements.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Farmington, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Expansion Of And Upgrades And Improvements To The City's Sewer System And Related Infrastructure; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1639/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1639.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1089635,"bill_number":"HB1638","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1638/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1638.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":1089650,"bill_number":"HR32","title":"Running Wild Films; commend cinematic success for work done in Mississippi.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Cinematic Success Of Running Wild Films For The Work Done In The State Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR32/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0032.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":1090150,"bill_number":"HB1637","title":"City of Jackson; extend the repeal date on the Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau and the tax that supports it.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 909, Local And Private Laws Of 1999, As Last Amended By Chapter 937, Local And Private Laws Of 2015, To Revise The Membership Of The Jackson Convention And Visitors Bureau; To Require The Joint Legislative Committee On Performance Evaluation And Expenditure Review To Conduct An Evaluation Of The Bureau; To Extend Until July 1, 2019, The Repeal Date On The Provisions Of Law That Create The Jackson Convention And Visitors Bureau And Impose A Tax On The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Restaurants, Hotels And Motels For The Purpose Of Providing Funds For The Bureau; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1637/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1637.xml","sponsor":"Debra Gibbs"},
{"bill_id":1091467,"bill_number":"SB3042","title":"Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2018; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"transportation Infrastructure Act Of 2018\"; To Impose A User Fee Equal To 5% Of The Statewide Average Wholesale Price Of A Gallon Of Motor Fuel Calculated For The Applicable Calendar Year On Each Gallon Of Motor Fuel Sold For Consumption In Vehicles Operated On The Highways Of This State; To Provide That The Amount Of The User Fee Shall Be Added To The Applicable Excise Tax And That The Commissioner Of Revenue Shall Notify Each Distributor Of Motor Fuel Of The Applicable User Fee Per Gallon Which Shall Be The User Fee In Effect For The Twelve-month Period Beginning On The Next January First; To Provide The Manner That The User Fee Shall Be Calculated; To Provide For Certain Exemptions From The User Fee; To Require The Revenue Collected From Such User Fee To Be Deposited Into The Transportation Infrastructure Repair, Renovation And Maintenance Fund; To Levy An Additional Tax On The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Room Rentals By Hotels And Motels To Transient Guests And Provide That The Revenue From Such Fees Be Deposited In The Transportation Infrastructure Repair, Renovation And Maintenance Fund; To Create The Transportation Infrastructure Repair, Renovation And Maintenance Fund; To Amend Section 27-19-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Levy An Additional Privilege Tax On Certain Commercial Vehicles; To Require The Proceeds From Such Tax To Be Deposited Into The Transportation Infrastructure Repair, Renovation And Maintenance Fund; To Provide For The Allocation Of Money In The Fund To The State Highway Fund, The County And Municipal Road Aid Fund, The City Of Jackson Infrastructure Fund, The Local System Bridge Replacement And Rehabilitation Fund, The State Aid Road Fund, The Multi-modal Transportation Improvement Fund, The Mississippi Development Authority, The Air Carrier Incentive Program Fund And The Mississippi Highway-railroad Grade Crossing Account; To Create A Special Fund To Be Known As The \"county And Municipal Road Aid Fund;\" To Provide A Formula For The Distribution Of Money In Such Fund To Counties And Municipalities To Provide That Money Allocated To Counties And Municipalities From Such Fund And The Revenue From The Ad Valorem Tax Authorized To Be Levied By Counties And Municipalities Under This Act Shall Be Utilized By Counties Solely For The Construction, Maintenance And Repair Of Roads And Bridges That Are Not State Aid Roads And Be Utilized By Municipalities Shall Be Utilized By Municipalities Solely For Construction, Maintenance Or Repair Of Streets, Roads And Bridges Maintained By Municipalities; To Provide That In Order To Be Eligible To Receive Funds From The County And Municipal Road Aid Fund A County Or A Municipality Must Annually Levy A Special Ad Valorem Tax, Not To Exceed One Mill, Upon All Taxable Property Located Within The County Or Municipality, As The Case May Be; To Provide That The Mississippi Development Authority (mda) Shall Establish An Air Carrier Incentive Program To Match Funds Expended By Airport Authorities For Incentives Approved By Mda Intended To Attract Air Carriers And Expand Air Carrier Services; To Create A Special Fund To Be Designated As The \"air Carrier Incentive Program Fund\"; To Provide That Mda Shall Utilize Money In The Fund To Match Funds Expended By Airport Authorities To Provide The Incentives Authorized; To Create A Special Fund To Be Designated As The \"city Of Jackson Infrastructure Fund;\" To Provide That The Mississippi Department Of Transportation (mdot) Shall Distribute Money In The Fund To The City Of Jackson To Assist The City In Paying The Costs Of Road And Street Repair, Reconstruction And Resurfacing Projects, And The Costs Of Water, Sewer And Drainage Projects As Approved By Mdot; To Authorize Video Gaming In This State; To Authorize Boards Of Supervisors Of Counties To Elect To Prohibit Video Gaming In Their County; To Provide That The Mississippi Gaming Commission Shall Have Regulatory Authority Over The Conduct Of Video Gaming Or Related Activities As Described In This Act; To Provide That The Commission Shall Ensure The Integrity Of The Acquisition And Operation Of Video Gaming Terminals, Redemption Terminals And Associated Equipment And Shall Have Sole Regulatory Authority Over Every Aspect Of The Conduct Of Video Gaming; To Grant The Commission Certain Powers And Duties; To Authorize The Commission To Take Certain Disciplinary Actions And To Provide For Appeals From Decisions Of The Commission; To Require The Licensing Of Video Gaming Operators And The Persons Employed By Video Gaming Operators; To Require The Licensing Of Manufactures And Suppliers Of Video Gaming Equipment; To Provide The Requirements For Licensure Under This Act; To Require Testing And Certifying Of Video Gaming Machines By The Commission; To Limit The Number Of Video Gaming Machines That May Be Placed On The Premises Of A Licensee; To Limit The Amount Of Wagers That May Be Made; To Prohibit Anyone Who Is Not The Holder Of A Commercial Driver's License From Playing A Video Gaming Terminal; To Provide Certain Civil And Criminal Penalties For Violations Of This Act; To Establish The Fees For The Various Licenses Authorized Under This Act; To Levy A Tax On Video Gaming Revenue And Require That The Revenue From The Tax To Be Deposited Into The Transportation Infrastructure Repair, Renovation And Maintenance Fund; 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 The Net Proceeds Collected From The Sale Of Lottery Tickets Shall Be Deposited Into The Transportation Infrastructure Repair, Renovation And 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; To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act And To Provide That The Additional Tax Levied On The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Room Rentals Shall Be Deposited In The Transportation Infrastructure Repair, Renovation And Maintenance Fund; To Amend Sections 57-43-15, 65-18-9 And 65-18-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3042/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3042.xml","sponsor":"Willie Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1091648,"bill_number":"SB3043","title":"Bonds; authorize to assist Natchez in constructing a Civil Rights Memorial.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Purpose Of Assisting The City Of Natchez, Mississippi, In Constructing A Monument Commemorating The Civil Rights Movement Of The 1960's; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3043/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3043.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":1091827,"bill_number":"SB3044","title":"Income tax; authorize a credit for contributions to certain charitable organizations.","description":"An Act To Authorize Separate Income Tax Credits For Voluntary Cash Contributions To Qualifying Charitable Organizations And Qualifying Foster Care Charitable Organizations; To Limit The Amount Of Such Credits; To Allow Excess Amounts Of The Credit To Be Carried Forward For Five Consecutive Years; To Provide That The Credits Authorized By This Act Are In Lieu Of Charitable Deductions Taken Under The Internal Revenue Code And Utilized For State Tax Purposes; To Provide The Criteria That A Charitable Organization Must Meet In Order For A Contribution To The Organization To Qualify For The Credit; 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 To Revise The Number Of Years That The Unused Portion Of The Tax Credit May Be Carried Forward; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3044/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3044.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":1092003,"bill_number":"SB3045","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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3045/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3045.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":1093088,"bill_number":"HB1647","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for realignment of U.S. Highway 51 and Main Street roundabout.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist In Paying The Costs Associated With The Realignment Of U.s. Highway 51 And Main Street - Roundabout Project, Department Of Transportation Project Number Spr-1(102); And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1647/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1647.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":1093101,"bill_number":"HB1650","title":"Bonds; authorize for various purposes.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds For The Purposes Of Repairs And Renovations For State Institutions Of Higher Learning And Capital Improvements For Community Colleges; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Mississippi Community Heritage Preservation Grant Fund; To Amend Section 39-5-145, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2018-03-24","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2018-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1650/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1650.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1093114,"bill_number":"HB1648","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":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1648/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1648.xml","sponsor":"Roun McNeal"},
{"bill_id":1093128,"bill_number":"SB3046","title":"Building Roads, Improving Development and Growing the Economy (BRIDGE Act); create.","description":"An Act To Create The Building Roads, Improving Development And Growing The Economy Act (bridge Act); To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds In The Amount Of $60,000,000.00 To Provide Funds For The Local System Bridge Replacement And Rehabilitation Program; To Establish A Grant Program For The Purpose Of Making Grants To Assist Municipalities And 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 Grant Program Created In This Act; To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury, Designated As The \"municipal And County Road And Bridge Improvement Grant Fund\"; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds In The Amount Of $20,000,000.00 To Provide Funds For The Grant Program; 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; To Amend Sections 6 Through 20, Chapter 521, Laws Of 1995, As Last Amended By Section 35, Chapter 569, Laws Of 2013, To Increase From $29,843,000.00 To $32,843,000.00 The Amount Of State General Obligation Bonds Authorized To Be Issued For The Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Revolving Loan Fund; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds In The Amount Of $5,000,000.00 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; 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; 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 By $7,500,000.00 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; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Assist Rankin County, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Related To The Extension Of Gunter Road; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For Improvements To The Water System At Alcorn State University; 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; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds In The Amount Of $3,000,000.00 To Provide Funds For The Mississippi Soil And Water Conservation Commission For Repairs And Improvements To Water Impoundment Structures; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Pay The Cost Of Capital Improvements To The Capitol Complex; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist In Paying The Costs Associated With Preconstruction, Design, Engineering, Land Acquisition, Right-of-way Acquisition, Construction And Development Of The Reunion Parkway Project From Bozeman Road To Parkway East In Madison County, Mississippi; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The East Metropolitan Corridor Commission, Which Is A Commission Operating As A Local Public Agency Representing The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority, The City Of Brandon, Mississippi, The City Of Flowood, Mississippi, And The City Of Pearl, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Associated With Land Acquisition And Implementation Of The East Metro Corridor Project In Rankin County, Mississippi; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Assist Desoto County, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Of Improvements To Holly Springs Road; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Assist Carroll County, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Of Repair, Renovation Or Replacement Of A Closed Bridge On County Road 157; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Assist Covington County, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Of Improvements To Kola Road In Covington County; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Lamar County, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Of Improvements To The Intersection Of Scruggs Road And Mississippi Highway 589; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Bolivar County, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Associated With Preplanning And Construction Of A Mississippi River Landing Dock Facility And Related Facilities; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Assist The City Of Greenville, Mississippi, In Paying The Cost Of Necessary Improvements And Repairs To The City's Water And Sewer System; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Assist The City Of Hattiesburg, Mississippi In Paying The Costs For Necessary Improvements To The J.e. Tatum Industrial Drive; To Amend Section 27-19-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Assess A Motor Fuels Tax Registration Fee For Electric-drive Motor Vehicles, Hybrid-drive Motor Vehicles And Hydrogen-drive Motor Vehicles, To Provide The Fee Amounts, To Clarify The Circumstances And Manner In Which The Fees Shall Be Paid, To Make The Fees A Prerequisite To Licensing And Registration; To Provide That The Revenue From Such Tax Shall Be Deposited Into The Economic Development And Emergency Bridge Repair Fund Created By This Act; To Create A Study Committee For The Purpose Of Studying Mechanisms To Facilitate Collaboration Between Responsible Public Entities And Private Partners In Public Facility And Infrastructure Development And Operation; To Create In The State Treasury A Special Fund To Be Known As The \"strategic Infrastructure Investment Fund\"; To Provide That Money In The Fund Shall Be Utilized By The Governor To Provide Funding For Long-term Strategic Infrastructure Investments And May Be Utilized By The Governor To Meet Any Federal Matching Fund Requirements Related To Infrastructure Projects Within This State; To Amend Section 27-103-213, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That In Fiscal Year 2018, The Executive Director Of The Department Of Finance And Administration Shall First Distribute An Amount Equal To 1% Of The General Fund Revenue Estimate For That Fiscal Year By The Department Of Revenue And The University Research Center And Adopted By The Legislative Budget Office; To Provide That In Fiscal Years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 And 2023, The Executive Director Of The Department Of Finance And Administration Shall First Distribute An Amount Equal To 2% Of The General Fund Revenue Estimate For That Fiscal Year Developed By The Department Of Revenue And The University Research Center And Adopted By The Joint Legislative Budget Committee; To Create In The State Treasury A Special Fund To Be Known As The \"economic Development And Emergency Bridge Repair Fund\"; To Transfer Into Such Fund $25,000,000.00 From The State Highway Fund Annually Through Fiscal Year 2023; To Provide That Fees Paid For Certain Motor Vehicle License Tags Shall Be Deposited Into Such Fund Through Fiscal Year 2023; To Provide That Money In Such Fund Utilized By The Governor, With The Advice Of The Advisory Board Created By This Section, To Provide Funding For Emergency Bridge Repairs On Public Roads, Streets And Highways In This State And To Promote Economic Development; To Create The Economic Development And Emergency Bridge Repair Fund Advisory Board And Provide For Its Membership And Duties; To Amend Sections 27-19-45, 27-19-47, 27-19-48, 27-19-56.1, 27-19-56.2, 27-19-56.3, 27-19-56.6, 27-19-56.11, 27-19-56.13 And 27-19-99, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Create In The State Treasury A Special Fund To Be Known As The \"municipal Sales Tax Diversion Infrastructure Fund\"; To Provide That Each Municipality That Receives A Sales Tax Diversion Shall Have An Account In Such Fund Which Shall Consist Of Certain Revenue Required To Be Deposited Into Such Accounts By Section 27-65-75; To Provide That In Order For A Municipality To Access Money In Its Account It Must Deposit Into The Account An Amount Equal To The Amount Sought To Be Accessed And Upon Deposit Of Funds By A Municipality, The State Fiscal Officer Shall Pay To The Municipality The Amount Deposited By The Municipality And An Equal Amount Of The Other Funds In The Account; To Provide That Funds Paid To A Municipality Under This Section Shall Not Be Considered By A Municipality As General Fund Revenue And Shall Be Expended By The Municipality Solely For Water And Sewer System Projects And Road, Street And Bridge Repair, Reconstruction And Resurfacing Projects; To Provide That Funds Remaining In The Account Of A Municipality At The End Of A Fiscal Year Shall Be Transferred To The Economic Development And Emergency Bridge Repair Fund; To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require An Amount Of The Total Sales Tax Revenue Collected On Business Activities In Municipalities To Be Diverted To The Municipal Sales Tax Diversion Infrastructure Fund; To Provide That Such Diversion Shall Be Implemented Only If Sales Tax Revenue Collections Increase A Certain Amount; 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; To Amend Section 65-1-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No Rights-of-way May Be Acquired By The Department Of Transportation Unless The Acquisition Is Approved By The Governor And The Project For Which The Rights-of-way Are Acquired Are Reasonably Expected To Be Completed Within Five Years; To Bring Forward Sections 65-1-1, 65-1-2, 65-1-5, 65-1-7, 65-1-8, 65-1-9, 65-1-10, 65-1-11 And 65-1-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Which Relate To The Mississippi Transportation Commission And The Mississippi Department Of Transportation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2018-03-24","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2018-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3046/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3046.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1093140,"bill_number":"HB1645","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for Byram-Clinton Parkway project and other road projects.","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; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The East Metropolitan Corridor Commission, Which Is A Commission Operating As A Local Public Agency Representing The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority, The City Of Brandon, Mississippi, The City Of Flowood, Mississippi, And The City Of Pearl, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Associated With Land Acquisition And Implementation Of The East Metro Corridor Project In Rankin County, Mississippi; To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Improvements To A Portion Of Scott Road In The City Of Lucedale, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-13","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1645/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1645.xml","sponsor":"Philip Gunn"},
{"bill_id":1093153,"bill_number":"HB1646","title":"Tax Credit Scholarship Act; enact.","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 Taxpayer's 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 Expense Shall Be Excluded From Gross Income; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1646/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1646.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":1093164,"bill_number":"HB1644","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 Amend Sections 27-55-519 And 27-55-521, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Rate Of The Special Fuel Excise Tax On Diesel Fuel; To Amend Section 27-5-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Portion Of The Revenue From The Increased Gasoline Excise Tax And The Special Fuel Excise Tax On Diesel Fuel Shall Be Deposited Into Special Funds In The State Treasury And Used To Assist Counties And Municipalities In Paying Costs Associated With The Repair, Maintenance And Reconstruction Of Roads, Streets And Bridges In Counties And Municipalities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1644/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1644.xml","sponsor":"Doug McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1093176,"bill_number":"HB1649","title":"Bonds; authorize 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 And Community And Junior Colleges; 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; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds In The Amount Of $5,000,000.00 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; 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 Sections 6 Through 20, Chapter 521, Laws Of 1995, As Last Amended By Section 35, Chapter 569, Laws Of 2013, To Increase From $29,843,000.00 To $32,843,000.00 The Amount Of State General Obligation Bonds Authorized To Be Issued For The Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Revolving Loan Fund; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds In The Amount Of $5,000,000.00 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; To Amend Section 1, Chapter 511, Laws Of 2016, To Revise The Purposes For Which The Proceeds Of Bonds Authorized To Be Issued For Capital Improvements At Jackson State University 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; To Amend Section 8, Chapter 580, Laws Of 2007, To Revise The Purposes For Which The Proceeds Of Bonds Authorized To Be Issued For The John C. Robinson Mississippi Aviation Museum Fund May Be Utilized; To Amend Section 63, Chapter 511, Laws Of 2016, To Revise The Purposes For Which Bonds Authorized To Be Issued For A Bypass In The City Of Philadelphia, Mississippi, May Be Used; To Amend Section 37, Chapter 472, Laws Of 2015, To Clarify Certain Provisions Regarding Bonds Authorized To Be Issued To Provide Funds For Improvements At Mt. Olive Park In Bolton, Mississippi; To Amend Section 65-4-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Mississippi Development Authority To Reallocate Certain Funds In The Economic Development Highway Fund Previously Allocated For Certain Highway Projects; To Amend Section 6, Chapter 472, Laws Of 2015, To Authorize Certain Excess Proceeds Of Certain Bonds Issued For The Purpose Of Assisting The City Of Taylorsville, Mississippi, In Paying The Cost Of Certain Projects, To Be Utilized By The City For Road Projects In The City; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1649/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1649.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1093187,"bill_number":"HB1651","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for certain railroad purposes.","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; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Mississippi Highway-railroad Grade Crossing Safety Account Within The Railroad Revitalization Fund; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist In Paying A Portion Of The Costs Associated With The Repair, Rehabilitation, Construction, Reconstruction, Upgrading And Improvement Of The Existing Railroad Line And Related Facilities Running From The City Of Amory, Mississippi, To The City Of Fulton, Mississippi; To Repeal Section 7, Chapter 520, Laws Of 2010, Which Authorizes The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For A Grant To The North Central Mississippi Regional Railroad Authority To Pay A Portion Of The Costs Incurred By The Mississippi Regional Railroad Authority For The Repair, Reconstruction And Improvement Of The Existing Railroad Line From The City Of West Point, Mississippi, To Greenwood, Mississippi; To Amend Sections 19-29-39 And 27-31-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Ad Valorem Taxation Any Lease Or Other Contract Entered Into By A Railroad Authority Providing A Leasehold Or Other Interest To A Person In Railroad Properties And Facilities Owned Or Controlled By The Railroad Upon A Finding Made By The Railroad Authority That The Exemption Of Such Interest Is Necessary To Assist With Or Make Possible The Repair, Rehabilitation Or Reconstruction Of The Railroad Properties And Facilities; To Provide That The Exemption May Be For A Period Not To Exceed A Total Of Ten Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-13","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1651/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1651.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1093535,"bill_number":"SB3048","title":"Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds 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 For The Purpose Of Making Capital Improvements For State Agencies; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds In The Amount Of $1,000,000.00 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; To Amend Sections 6 Through 20, Chapter 521, Laws Of 1995, As Last Amended By Section 35, Chapter 569, Laws Of 2013, To Increase From $29,843,000.00 To $30,843,000.00 The Amount Of State General Obligation Bonds Authorized To Be Issued For The Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Revolving Loan 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 $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 Public Facilities; To Amend Section 57-75-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase From $68,000,000.00 To $69,000,000.00 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 Extend The Reverter On The Provisions That Authorize The State Bond Commission To Negotiate The Sale Of Bonds Issued Under The Mississippi Major Economic Impact Act; To Authorize The Issuance Of $1,000,000.00 Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Mississippi Site Development Grant Fund; To Amend Section 57-1-701, 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; 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; To Amend Section 1, Chapter 511, Laws Of 2016, To Revise The Purposes For Which The Proceeds Of Bonds Authorized To Be Issued For Capital Improvements At Jackson State University May Be Used; To Bring Forward Sections 27-69-13 And 27-69-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Tobacco Tax; To Bring Forward Section 27-70-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Tobacco Equity Tax; 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 To Natchez Trace Lake In Pontotoc County, Mississippi; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Construction Of The Pearl River Community College Workforce Development Center On The Campus Of Pearl River Community College In Hancock County, Mississippi; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds For Use By The Mississippi Transportation Commission And The Mississippi Department Of Transportation For Improvements To Rockabilly Way (mississippi Highway 145) In Lee County, Mississippi; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Assist The City Of Saltillo, Mississippi, In Paying The Cost Of Necessary Improvements And Repairs To The City's Storm Water System; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Assist The Tupelo Public School District To Pay The Cost Of Roofing Church Street Elementary School; 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; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Construction Of A Workforce Center Near The Desoto Career Tech Center West Campus In Horn Lake, Mississippi, Called The Desoto Technology Park; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Assist The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College In Paying The Cost Of Constructing, Furnishing And Equipping A Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics (stem) Building; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Assist The City Of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, In Paying The Cost Of Damage To The City's Infrastructure Caused By A Tornado That Struck The City In 2017; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Assist Monroe County, Mississippi, In Paying The Cost Of Repair And Renovation Of The Monroe County Courthouse; To Amend Section 65-4-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase By $1,000,000.00 The Amount Of Bonds Authorized To Be Issued Under The Economic Development Highway Act; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide 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 To Assist The City Of Gautier, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The Construction Of Two Ion Exchange Filtration Systems For The City's Water Supply System; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-13","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3048/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3048.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1093555,"bill_number":"HR33","title":"Olivia Knight; commend for being crowned Miss Jr. Teen Mississippi 2017.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Honoring Ms. Olivia Knight For Being Crowned As Miss Jr. Teen Mississippi 2017 And For Her Tremendous Dedication To Community Service.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR33/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0033.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":1093578,"bill_number":"SC598","title":"Commend Dr. Charles Ozborn \"2018 Country Doctor of the Year.\"","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Dr. Charles Ozborn Of Eupora, Mississippi, The National \"2018 Country Doctor Of The Year.\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-06","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC598/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0598.xml","sponsor":"Gary Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1093598,"bill_number":"SB3047","title":"Bonds; authorize general obligation bonds for institutions of higher learning, community colleges and state agencies.","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 For The Purpose Of Making Capital Improvements For State Agencies; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2018-03-24","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2018-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3047/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3047.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":1093616,"bill_number":"HB1652","title":"Jackson County; authorize to engage in retail sales of merchandise at county-owned golf course.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Jackson County, Mississippi, To Engage In Retail Sales Of Merchandise At The County-owned Golf Course; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-26","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1652/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1652.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":1093639,"bill_number":"SC597","title":"Designate Higher Education Appreciation Day, Working for Academic Excellence (HEADWAE).","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Establishing February 20, 2018, 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":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC597/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0597.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":1093696,"bill_number":"SC603","title":"Recognize award-winning career of JSU \"Sonic Boom of the South\" Band Director Dowell Taylor.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Award-winning Career Of Jackson State University \"sonic Boom Of The South\" Longtime Band Director Dowell Taylor.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-06","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC603/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0603.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":1093733,"bill_number":"SC602","title":"Extend condolences of Legislature to the bereaved family of Mississippi Historian and Journalist Lerone Bennett, Jr.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Condolences Of The Legislature To The Bereaved Family Of Lerone Bennett, Jr., Of Clarksdale, Influential Mississippi Journalist Who Chronicled Black History.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-06","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC602/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0602.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1093768,"bill_number":"SC599","title":"Commend Florence High School \"Lady Eagles\" Soccer Team and Coach Bill Hood for third Class 4A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Florence High School \"lady Eagles\" Soccer Team And Coach Bill Hood For Winning Their Third Class 4a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-06","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC599/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0599.xml","sponsor":"Chris Caughman"},
{"bill_id":1093804,"bill_number":"SC601","title":"Recognize the legacy and community service of the Lackey Scholars from Marks, Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Legacy Of The Jackson State University National Alumni Association Hilliard L. Lackey Scholars From Madison S. Palmer High School In Marks, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-06","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC601/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0601.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1093835,"bill_number":"SC600","title":"Recognize the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the establishment of Boswell Regional Center.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing And Commemorating The 100th Anniversary Celebration Of The Establishment Of Boswell Regional Center In Sanatorium, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-06","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC600/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0600.xml","sponsor":"Chris Caughman"},
{"bill_id":1093847,"bill_number":"HB1656","title":"City of Starkville; extend repeal date on economic development, tourism/convention tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 950, Local And Private Laws Of 1994, As Last Amended By Chapter 929, Local And Private Laws Of 2015, To Extend The Repeal Date From June 30, 2018, To June 30, 2022, On The City Of Starkville's Economic Development, Tourism And Convention Tax; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1656/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1656.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":1093854,"bill_number":"HC65","title":"Walter Anderson Day; proclaim September 29, 2018, as.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proclaiming September 29, 2018, As \"walter Anderson Day\" In Honor Of The Late Brilliant And Influential Mississippi Artist And Encouraging The Citizens Of Mississippi To Commemorate Its Observance On September 29, 2018.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC65/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0065.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":1093859,"bill_number":"SB3049","title":"Ad valorem tax; exempt certain interests provided by railroad authorities to others in railroad properties.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 19-29-39 And 27-31-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Ad Valorem Taxation Any Lease Or Other Contract Entered Into By A Railroad Authority Providing A Leasehold Or Other Interest To A Person In Railroad Properties And Facilities Owned Or Controlled By The Railroad Upon A Finding Made By The Railroad Authority That The Exemption Of Such Interest Is Necessary To Assist With Or Make Possible The Repair, Rehabilitation Or Reconstruction Of The Railroad Properties And Facilities; To Provide That The Exemption May Be For A Period Not To Exceed A Total Of 10 Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3049/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3049.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":1093866,"bill_number":"HB1658","title":"City of Clinton; authorize to impose special sales tax to fund certain infrastructure improvements.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Clinton, Mississippi, To Impose A Special Sales Tax Of Not More Than One Percent On The Gross Proceeds Of All Sales Or The Gross Income Of Businesses In The City Derived From Activities Taxed At The Rate Of Seven Percent Under The Mississippi Sales Tax Law; To Provide That The Special Sales Tax Shall Not Be Levied Unless Authorized By At Least Sixty Percent 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 Establishment 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; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1658/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1658.xml","sponsor":"Philip Gunn"},
{"bill_id":1093873,"bill_number":"HB1659","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for mental health diversion program facilities.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Acquisition, Construction, Repair, Renovation, Furnishing, Equipping And Expansion Of And Additions And Improvements To Buildings And Facilities For Use Relating To Mental Health Diversion Program Activities Under The Rivers Mcgraw Mental Health Diversion Pilot Program Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1659/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1659.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":1093882,"bill_number":"HR34","title":"Mr. Joshua Cavanaugh; commend on award for United Soccer Coaches 2017 Regional Coach of the Year for High School Boys - Small Schools - Winter Region.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Mr. Joshua Cavanaugh For Being Honored With The Award For United Soccer Coaches 2017 Regional Coach Of The Year For High School Boys","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR34/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0034.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":1093889,"bill_number":"SB3052","title":"Bonds; authorize the issuance of state general obligation bonds to construct the Mississippi River Museum in Greenville.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist In The Construction, Furnishing And Equipping Of The Mississippi River Museum In Greenville, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3052/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3052.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1093894,"bill_number":"HR35","title":"Ms. Arilla Kerney; commend life and mourn loss upon her passing.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Life And Legacy Of Ms. Arilla Kerney And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To Her Family And Friends Upon Her Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR35/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0035.xml","sponsor":"Lataisha Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1093903,"bill_number":"SB3050","title":"Bonds; authorize the issuance of state general obligation bonds for a workforce center in Horn Lake, Mississippi.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Construction Of A Workforce Center Near The Desoto Career Tech Center West Campus In Horn Lake, Mississippi, Called The Desoto Technology Park; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3050/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3050.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":1093910,"bill_number":"HB1655","title":"City of Ocean Springs; authorize use of golf carts and/or low speed vehicles on certain public roads and streets.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, To Allow The Operation Of Golf Carts And Low-speed Vehicles On Certain Public Roads And Streets Within The City; To Require Individuals Operating A Golf Cart Or Low-speed Vehicle To Have A Valid Driver's License Or Temporary Driver's Permit; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1655/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1655.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Guice"},
{"bill_id":1093917,"bill_number":"HB1653","title":"City of Clinton; authorize use of golf carts on certain public roads and streets.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Clinton, 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":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1653/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1653.xml","sponsor":"Philip Gunn"},
{"bill_id":1093924,"bill_number":"HC67","title":"Donate Life Month; designate April 2018 as.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Designating April 2018 As \"donate Life Month\" In Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC67/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0067.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":1093928,"bill_number":"SB3051","title":"Bonds; authorize state general obligation bonds for I-10 Connector Road in Jackson County.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Assist Jackson County, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Of Phases Ii And Iii Of An I-10 Connector Road In Jackson County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3051/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3051.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":1093935,"bill_number":"HC66","title":"Taylorsville High School Softball Team; commend upon winning 2017 MHSAA Class 2A Fast-pitch Softball State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2017 Taylorsville High School Fast-pitch Softball Team, Head Coach Mason Grissom And Assistant Coach Joseph White Upon Winning The Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 2a Fast-pitch Softball State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC66/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0066.xml","sponsor":"Mark Tullos"},
{"bill_id":1093941,"bill_number":"HB1654","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Rankin County with extension of Gunter Road.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Assist Rankin County, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Related To The Extension Of Gunter Road; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1654/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1654.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":1093948,"bill_number":"HB1657","title":"City of Clinton; authorize levying of additional tourism tax on hotels and motels.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Clinton, Mississippi, To Impose An Additional Tourism Tax Of One Percent On The Gross Proceeds Derived From Hotel And Motel Room Rentals Within The City And To Expend The Proceeds Of The Tax To Promote Tourism, Parks And Recreation; To Provide That The Tax Shall Be Collected By The Department Of Revenue And Paid To The City Of Clinton; To Provide For An Election On Whether The Additional Tax May Be Levied; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1657/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1657.xml","sponsor":"Philip Gunn"},
{"bill_id":1094259,"bill_number":"SB3055","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3055/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3055.xml","sponsor":"Russell Jolly"},
{"bill_id":1094351,"bill_number":"SB3054","title":"Authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds for improvements to Jackson-Evers International Airport and Hawkins Field.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority In Paying Costs Associated With Improvements At Hawkins Field Airport And Jackson-medgar Wiley Evers International Airport; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3054/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3054.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1094438,"bill_number":"SB3053","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":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3053/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3053.xml","sponsor":"Russell Jolly"},
{"bill_id":1094442,"bill_number":"SB3056","title":"City of Fulton; authorize expansion of water services provided by.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Fulton, Mississippi, To Expand Its Water Distribution System Within A Certain Distance Outside The Corporate Limits Of The City Of Fulton; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3056/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3056.xml","sponsor":"J.P. Wilemon"},
{"bill_id":1094466,"bill_number":"SC605","title":"Recognize civic contributions and public service of Jesse Thompson, Jr.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Civic And Charitable Contributions And Dedicated Public Service Of Jesse Thompson, Jr., Of Jackson, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-06","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC605/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0605.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":1094491,"bill_number":"HC69","title":"Fletcher Cox; commend and congratulate upon being a member of Super Bowl LII Champions Philadelphia Eagles.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Saluting Mississippi's Native Son And National Football League's Defensive Tackle Extraordinaire, Fletcher Cox, Upon A Successful Season With The Philadelphia Eagles And Becoming A Super Bowl Lii Champion.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC69/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0069.xml","sponsor":"Rufus Straughter"},
{"bill_id":1094518,"bill_number":"SC604","title":"Commend MSU \"Lady Bulldogs\" Basketball Team and Coach Vic Schaefer for first-ever SEC Regular Season Championship & undefeated season.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Mississippi State University \"lady Bulldogs\" Basketball Team And Coach Vic Schaefer For Its First-ever Sec Regular Season Championship And For Its 30-0 Perfect Regular Season.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-06","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC604/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0604.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":1094544,"bill_number":"HR37","title":"Frances \"Sue\" White; commend upon her retirement from the Ocean Springs School District.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Frances \"sue\" White Upon Her Retirement From The Ocean Springs School District After 32 Years Of Illustrious Service.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR37/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0037.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":1094571,"bill_number":"SB3057","title":"City of Fulton; authorize expansion of gas services provided by.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Fulton, Mississippi, To Expand Its Gas Distribution System Within A Certain Distance Outside The Corporate Limits Of The City Of Fulton; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3057/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3057.xml","sponsor":"J.P. Wilemon"},
{"bill_id":1094594,"bill_number":"HR36","title":"Bullying crisis; acknowledge and recognize link to suicide among Mississippi youth.","description":"A Resolution Acknowledging The Widespread Bullying Crisis In The State Of Mississippi, Recognizing That The Suicide Rate In Mississippi Is Linked To This Crisis And Encouraging Continued Efforts To Find A Solution To This Crisis In Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR36/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0036.xml","sponsor":"Nick Bain"},
{"bill_id":1094621,"bill_number":"HC68","title":"Speech and Debate Education Day; designate March 2, 2018, as in Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Designating March 2, 2018, As \"speech And Debate Education Day\" In Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC68/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0068.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":1094714,"bill_number":"SB3058","title":"City of Saltillo; authorize the governing authorities to impose a tax on hotels, motels and restaurants for certain purposes.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Saltillo, 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 For The Purpose Of Generating Revenue To Enhance Tourism, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Parks And Recreation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3058/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3058.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":1094784,"bill_number":"HR39","title":"Mrs. Elizabeth Richardson; commend upon being named DeSoto County Schools Teacher of the Year.","description":"A Resolution Commending Mrs. Elizabeth Richardson On Her Outstanding Dedication To Her Students And For Being Named Desoto County Schools Teacher Of The Year.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR39/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0039.xml","sponsor":"Robert Foster"},
{"bill_id":1094853,"bill_number":"HR38","title":"Jerry Wayne Robertson; commend life and service upon his passing.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Extraordinary Life And Dedicated Service Of Mr. Jerry Wayne Robertson Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR38/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0038.xml","sponsor":"Mark Tullos"},
{"bill_id":1094925,"bill_number":"HB1660","title":"Town of Tishomingo; authorize expansion of gas distribution system.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1660/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1660.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":1094994,"bill_number":"HC70","title":"Murrah Concert Singers; commend for being invited to participate at festival in Italy.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Murrah High School Murrah Concert Singers For Their Outstanding Choral Achievements And For Being Invited To Participate At The Worldstrides Onstage Festival Concert Tour In Italy.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC70/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0070.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":1095170,"bill_number":"HB1661","title":"Bay St. Louis; may authorize the use of golf carts or low-speed vehicles on certain 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 And Proof Of Insurance; To Require Low-speed Vehicles Or Golf Carts To Be Registered With The City; To Authorize The City To Charge A Registration Fee; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1661/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1661.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":1095199,"bill_number":"SB3059","title":"City of Greenville; authorize enforcement of sewer ordinances in areas served outside the city.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Greenville, Mississippi, To Take Any And All Actions Necessary To Enforce The City's Sewer Ordinances As They Affect Customers Who Reside Outside The City's Corporate Limits Who Are Served By The Sanitary Sewer System Of The City; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3059/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3059.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1095233,"bill_number":"SC606","title":"Commend Gulfport High School \"Admirals\" Boys Soccer Team for winning 2018 Class 6A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Gulfport High School \"admirals\" Boys Soccer Team And Head Coach Henrik Madsen For Winning The 2018 Mhsaa Class 6a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-06","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC606/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0606.xml","sponsor":"Joel Carter"},
{"bill_id":1095263,"bill_number":"SB3060","title":"City of Ocean Springs; authorize use of golf carts and/or low-speed vehicles on certain public roads and streets.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, To Allow The Operation Of Golf Carts And Low-speed Vehicles On Certain Public Roads And Streets Within The City; To Require Individuals Operating A Golf Cart Or Low-speed Vehicle To Have A Valid Driver's License Or Temporary Driver's Permit; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3060/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3060.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":1095293,"bill_number":"SC609","title":"Commend Johnny \"Bootsy\" Morrow on establishment of history museum.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending Mr. Johnny \"bootsy\" Morrow For His Dedication To Preserving Mississippi's Unique And Diverse History In The Establishment Of His Museum, \"the Room,\" In Jackson, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-06","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC609/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0609.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1095347,"bill_number":"SC610","title":"Honor military service of Vietnam Purple Heart Veteran Billy Ray Metts of Winston County, Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Joining The Citizens Of Winston County In Honoring The Service Of Vietnam Purple Heart Veteran Billy Ray Metts On The Occasion Of The 2018 Black History Month Exhibit \"african-americans In Times Of War.\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-06","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC610/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0610.xml","sponsor":"Jennifer Branning"},
{"bill_id":1095403,"bill_number":"SC607","title":"Recognize Earl Walker, Director of Government Affairs for Airbus Helicopters, as new Chairman of MMA.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Earl Walker, Senior Director Of Government Relations And External Affairs At Airbus Helicopters, Inc., In Columbus, Mississippi, As 2017-2018 Chairman Of The Mississippi Manufacturers Association.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-06","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC607/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0607.xml","sponsor":"Gary Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1095461,"bill_number":"SC608","title":"Extend condolences of Legislature to bereaved family of Attorney and Civic Leader Gene A. Wilkinson of Madison, Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Condolences Of The Legislature To The Bereaved Family Of Respected Attorney And Civic Leader Gene A. Wilkinson Of Madison, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-06","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC608/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0608.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":1095594,"bill_number":"HC71","title":"Dr. Ronnie McGehee; commend upon occasion of his retirement as superintendent from the Madison County School District.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending Superintendent Dr. Ronnie Mcgehee Upon The Momentous Occasion Of His Retirement From The Madison County School District After 21 Years Of Dedicated Service.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC71/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0071.xml","sponsor":"Philip Gunn"},
{"bill_id":1095672,"bill_number":"HB1662","title":"City of Long Beach; authorize use of low-speed vehicles or golf carts on certain public roads and streets.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Long Beach, Mississippi, To Allow The Operation Of Low-speed Vehicles And Golf Carts On Certain Public Roads And Streets Within The City; To Require Individuals Operating A Low-speed Vehicle Or Golf Cart To Have A Valid Driver's License Or Temporary Driver's Permit; To Require Certain Registration Of Such Low-speed Vehicles Or Golf Carts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1662/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1662.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1095750,"bill_number":"SB3061","title":"Prentiss County; authorize certain expenditures from the county's Inmate Canteen Fund.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Prentiss County, Mississippi, The Board Of Supervisors Of Tishomingo County, Mississippi, And The Board Of Supervisors Of Alcorn County, Mississippi, To Authorize The Expenditure Of Funds From Each County's Inmate Canteen Fund To Purchase Equipment And Supplies That Benefit Inmates Incarcerated In The County Jail In Addition To The Purchases Authorized By Section 19-3-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3061/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3061.xml","sponsor":"J.P. Wilemon"},
{"bill_id":1096929,"bill_number":"HR40","title":"Paulisha Farrish; commend for dedication to educational excellence and for academic achievements.","description":"A Resolution Commending Ms. Paulisha Farrish For Her Remarkable Dedication To Educational Excellence And For Her Outstanding Academic Achievements.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR40/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0040.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":1096988,"bill_number":"HB1663","title":"Oktibbeha County; authorize contribution to Institute of Community Services, Inc., for purchase of school bus.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To The Institute Of Community Services, Inc. (ics), Also Known As Head Start, For The Purpose Of Assisting In The Purchase Of A School Bus For The Use And Benefit Of Ics; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1663/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1663.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":1097046,"bill_number":"HR27","title":"Joe Vaughn; commend outstanding services to G.V. \"Sonny\" Montgomery VA Hospital.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Honoring Mr. Joe Vaughn For His Unparalleled Dedication And Incredible Leadership And Service As The Chief Operating Officer/associate Medical Center Director Of The G.v. \"sonny\" Montgomery Va Hospital.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR27/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0027.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":1097105,"bill_number":"HC72","title":"Bob Wedgeworth; commend upon the occasion of his retirement.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending Mr. Bob Wedgeworth For His Distinguished Career, Meritorious Leadership And Tremendous Service Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC72/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0072.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":1097167,"bill_number":"SC612","title":"Commend Simpson County Academy \"Lady Cougars\" for winning first-ever State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Simpson County Academy \"lady Cougars\" Softball Team And Head Coach Adam Evans For Winning Their First-ever Softball State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-20","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC612/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0612.xml","sponsor":"Chris Caughman"},
{"bill_id":1097248,"bill_number":"SC611","title":"Recognize 40 years of public service by Ronald Britt at Boswell Regional Center.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Legacy Of Outstanding Public Service By Ronald Britt After 40 Years Of Service To The State Of Mississippi And Boswell Regional Center.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-20","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC611/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0611.xml","sponsor":"Chris Caughman"},
{"bill_id":1097330,"bill_number":"SC613","title":"Extend condolences of Legislature on passing of Allen W. Gary III of Mendenhall and commend his extensive public service.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Condolences Of The Mississippi Legislature To The Bereaved Family Of Allen (al) W. Gary Iii Of Mendenhall Whose Extensive Public Service Included Mayor, County Administrator, Hospital Chief Financial Officer, Certified Public Accountant And Major In The Mississippi National Guard.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC613/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0613.xml","sponsor":"Chris Caughman"},
{"bill_id":1097414,"bill_number":"HR41","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":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR41/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0041.xml","sponsor":"Robert Huddleston"},
{"bill_id":1097483,"bill_number":"HC73","title":"Dr. Ronald E. Nettles II; commend upon the occasion of his retirement as President of Copiah-Lincoln Community College.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Exemplary And Dedicated Services Of Dr. Ronald E. Nettles Ii, And Congratulating Him Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement As President Of Copiah-lincoln Community College.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-12","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC73/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0073.xml","sponsor":"Vince Mangold"},
{"bill_id":1097554,"bill_number":"HR42","title":"Pearl River Central High School Baseball Team; commend on outstanding season and for winning the Class 5A State Championship for the first time in school history.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Pearl River Central High School Blue Devils Baseball Team For Their Outstanding Season And For Winning The 2017 Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 5a State Championship For The First Time In School History.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR42/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0042.xml","sponsor":"John Corley"},
{"bill_id":1097886,"bill_number":"SC614","title":"Commend Brandon High School \"Lady Bulldogs\" for winning Class 6A Girls Soccer Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Brandon High School \"lady Bulldogs\" Soccer Team And Coach Jeremy Shortt For Defeating The Number 1 Team To Win The Mhsaa Class 6a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-20","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC614/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0614.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":1097912,"bill_number":"SB3062","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.; And Women's Restoration Shelter Of Mountain Faith Ministries; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3062/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3062.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1097939,"bill_number":"SC615","title":"Commend Ron Aldridge for receiving the Keep America Beautiful \"Iron Eyes Cody Award.\"","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Mississippi Lobbyist Ron Aldridge Upon His Receipt Of The Prestigious Keep America Beautiful \"iron Eyes Cody Award\" In Recognition Of His Decades Of Community Service Devoted To Advancing Mississippi As A More Beautiful State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-20","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC615/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0615.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":1097965,"bill_number":"SC616","title":"Commend St. Aloysius \"Flashes\" Boys Soccer Team for first Boys Soccer Championship in school history.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The St. Aloysius \"flashes\" Boys Soccer Team And Coach Scott Mathis For Winning Their First Mais Class Aaa Boys Soccer Championship In School History.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-20","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC616/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0616.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1098463,"bill_number":"SB3063","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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3063/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3063.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":1099020,"bill_number":"SC617","title":"Commend Saltillo High School \"Tigers\" Boys Soccer Team for winning Class 5A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Saltillo High School \"tigers\" Boys Soccer Team And Head Coach Matthew Reeder For Winning The Mhsaa Class 5a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC617/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0617.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":1099086,"bill_number":"HR43","title":"Dr. Charles Ozborne, M.D.; commend for being named the 2018 national Country Doctor of the Year.","description":"A Resolution Commending Dr. Charles Ozborn, M.d., For Being Named The 2018 National Country Doctor Of The Year And For His Tremendous Dedication To The Practice Of Medicine.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR43/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0043.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":1099146,"bill_number":"HB1664","title":"City of Moss Point; authorize the levying of a tax on restaurants.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Moss Point, Mississippi, To Levy An Additional Sales Tax Of Not More Than Two Percent Upon The Gross Proceeds Derived From The Sale Of Prepared Foods By Restaurants In The City; To Provide That The City May Utilize The Revenue From The Tax To Promote Tourism, Parks And Recreation In The City; To Require An Election Be Held On The Question Of Whether The Tax May Be Levied; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1664/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1664.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1100917,"bill_number":"SB3067","title":"Town of Vaiden; authorize a tax on restaurants to provide funds for tourism and parks and recreation.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Vaiden, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Restaurants For The Purpose Of Providing Funds For The Promotion Of Tourism And Parks And Recreation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3067/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3067.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":1100948,"bill_number":"SB3066","title":"City of Pearl; authorize the imposition of a tax on hotels, motels and restaurants to promote tourism, parks and recreation.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Pearl, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax 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; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3066/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3066.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1100983,"bill_number":"SB3065","title":"Stone County and City of Wiggins; revise the membership of the Stone County Economic Development Partnership.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 960, Local And Private Laws Of 1999, To Revise The Membership Of The Stone County Economic Development Partnership; To Provide A Procedure For An Election To Be Called On The Continuance Of The Tax Authorized By This Chapter If Such Tax Was Imposed Without A Vote Of The Electorate; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3065/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3065.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":1101019,"bill_number":"HB1665","title":"City of Columbus and Lowndes County; extend repealer on restaurant tax and revise composition of Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 870, Local And Private Laws Of 1986, As Amended By Chapter 958, Local And Private Laws Of 1997, As Amended By Chapter 968, Local And Private Laws Of 2000, As Amended By Chapter 949, Local And Private Laws Of 2004, As Amended By Chapter 948, Local And Private Laws Of 2008, To Extend Until July 1, 2022, The Repeal Date On The Provisions Of Law That Authorize The Mayor And City Council Of The City Of Columbus, Mississippi, And The Board Of Supervisors Of Lowndes County, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax On Retail Sales Of Beer, Alcoholic Beverages And Prepared Food Sold By Restaurants; To Amend Chapter 935, Local And Private Laws Of 2011, To Revise The Composition Of The Columbus-lowndes Convention And Visitors Bureau; To Require The Bureau To Annually Contribute $250,000.00 To The Golden Triangle Development Link; To Require The Bureau To Keep A Monthly Claims Docket; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1665/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1665.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Smith"},
{"bill_id":1101056,"bill_number":"SB3064","title":"City of Pearl; authorize to levy a 1% sales tax to be used solely for infrastructure improvements.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Pearl, 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 For The Purpose Of Improving Infrastructure In The City Including, But Not Limited To, The Overlay And Resurfacing Of City Streets; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3064/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3064.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1101090,"bill_number":"HC74","title":"Frederick A. Tucei; commend and congratulate on the occasion of his 100th birthday.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Acknowledging The Life Of Mr. Frederick Aloysius Tucei And Congratulating Him Upon The Occasion Of Celebrating His 100th Birthday.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-22","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC74/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0074.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":1101126,"bill_number":"HB1666","title":"City of Pearl; authorize to impose special sales tax to fund certain infrastructure improvements.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Pearl, Mississippi, To Impose A Special Sales Tax Of Not More Than One Percent On The Gross Proceeds Of All Sales Or The Gross Income Of Businesses In The City Derived From Activities Taxed At The Rate Of Seven Percent Under The Mississippi Sales Tax Law; To Provide That The Special Sales Tax Shall Not Be Levied Unless Authorized By At Least Sixty Percent 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 Improve Infrastructure Within The City To Include The Overlay And Resurfacing Of City Streets; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1666/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1666.xml","sponsor":"Ray Rogers"},
{"bill_id":1101196,"bill_number":"SB3068","title":"City of Columbus-Lowndes County; extend repeal date on restaurant tax & revise membership of the Columbus Lowndes CVB.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 870, Local And Private Laws Of 1986, As Last Amended By Chapter 948, Local And Private Laws Of 2008, To Extend The Repeal Date On The Provisions Of Law That Authorize The Mayor And City Council Of The City Of Columbus, Mississippi, And The Board Of Supervisors Of Lowndes County, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax On Retail Sales Of Beer, Alcoholic Beverages And Prepared Food Sold By Restaurants; To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"restaurant\" In Such Law To Remove The Annual Sales Requirement; To Amend Chapter 953, Local And Private Laws Of 2011, To Revise The Membership Of The Columbus-lowndes Convention And Visitors Bureau; To Require The Bureau To Annually Contribute $250,000.00 To The Golden Triangle Development Link; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3068/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3068.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":1101228,"bill_number":"SC618","title":"Recognizing September 2018 as \"Pain Awareness Month in Mississippi.\"","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing September 2018 As \"pain Awareness Month In Mississippi\" To Bring Awareness For People In Pain.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-20","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC618/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0618.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1101261,"bill_number":"SC619","title":"Recognize the dangers of meningococcal disease.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Dangers Of Meningococcal Disease And Encouraging Education To Be Provided To The Persons Most At Risk For Meningococcal Disease.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-20","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC619/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0619.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1101747,"bill_number":"SB3069","title":"City of Hattiesburg; authorize additional tax on hotels, motels and restaurants.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, To Levy An Additional Tax On Hotels, Motels And Restaurants; To Provide That The Proceeds Of The Tax Shall Be Used By The City To Promote Tourism And Parks And Recreation; To Authorize The City To Distribute A Portion Of The Tax To The University Of Southern Mississippi To Be Used By The University For Improvements To Its Athletic Facilities; To Authorize The City To Receive And Expend Revenues From Any Source For The Purposes Authorized In This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3069/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3069.xml","sponsor":"Billy Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1101755,"bill_number":"HR44","title":"Jesmyn Ward; commend as an award-winning novelist and congratulate upon her many accomplishments.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Award-winning And Critically Acclaimed Novelist Jesmyn Ward For Her Many Accomplishments And Wishing Her Many More Years Of Success.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR44/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0044.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":1101766,"bill_number":"HC76","title":"Noah Barberi; commend for being named both a Truman Scholar and a Rhodes Scholar.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending Mr. Noah Barbieri For His Exceptional Dedication To Academic Excellence And For Being Named Both A Truman Scholar And A Rhodes Scholar.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-22","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC76/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0076.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Holland"},
{"bill_id":1101777,"bill_number":"HR45","title":"Noxubee County High School Tigers Football Team; commend on winning Class 4A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Noxubee County High School Tigers Football Team And Coach Tyrone Shorter For Winning Their Fifth Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 4a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR45/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0045.xml","sponsor":"Carl Mickens"},
{"bill_id":1101792,"bill_number":"HB1670","title":"City of Waveland; authorize use of low-speed vehicles or golf carts on certain streets.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Waveland, Mississippi, To Allow The Operation Of Low-speed Vehicles And Golf Carts On Certain Public Roads And Streets Within The City Of Waveland; To Require Individuals Operating A Low-speed Vehicle Or Golf Cart To Have A Valid Driver's License Or Temporary Driver's Permit; To Require Certain Registration Of Such Low-speed Vehicle Or Golf Cart; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1670/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1670.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":1101803,"bill_number":"HC75","title":"Robert Brazile; commend upon induction into NFL Hall of Fame.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Joining Professional Football In Congratulating Former Jackson State University And National Football League Star Linebacker Robert Brazile Upon The Occasion Of His Induction Into The 2018 Class Of The Nfl Hall Of Fame.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-22","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC75/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0075.xml","sponsor":"Rufus Straughter"},
{"bill_id":1101813,"bill_number":"HB1671","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.; Women's Restoration Shelter Of Mountain Faith Ministries; And We Care Communities, Inc.; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1671/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1671.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":1101827,"bill_number":"HR46","title":"Mrs. Betty Staples; commend for her service to the House of Representatives by making baked goods each session.","description":"A Resolution Commending Mrs. Betty Staples For Her Remarkable Dedication And Service To The Members Of The House Of Representatives By Making Her Delicious Baked Goods For Them During Each Legislative Session.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR46/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0046.xml","sponsor":"William Denny"},
{"bill_id":1101840,"bill_number":"HB1669","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":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1669/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1669.xml","sponsor":"Credell Calhoun"},
{"bill_id":1101855,"bill_number":"HB1668","title":"City of Natchez; authorize the imposition of hotel/motel tax to promote tourism, parks and recreation.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Natchez, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax Of Not More Than One And One-half Percent Upon Hotel And Motel Room Rentals, Which Shall Be Used To Promote The City's Tourism, Parks And Recreation; To Provide That The Tax Shall Be Collected By The Department Of Revenue And Paid To The City Of Natchez; To Require An Election Be Held On The Question Of Whether Such Taxes May Be Levied; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1668/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1668.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1101867,"bill_number":"HB1667","title":"City of Pearl; 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 Pearl, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax Of Not More Than 3% Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Hotels And Motels Derived From Room Rentals And To Impose An Additional Tax Of Not More Than 1% 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 Be Held On The Question Of Whether Such Taxes May Be Levied; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1667/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1667.xml","sponsor":"Ray Rogers"},
{"bill_id":1102221,"bill_number":"HR47","title":"James Lee; commend for successful J. Lee's Gourmet BBQ Sauce.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating James Lee On The Success Of J. Lee's Gourmet Bbq Sauce And Extending Most Sincere Wishes For Continued Success In All Of His Future Culinary Creations And Endeavors.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR47/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0047.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":1102232,"bill_number":"SC621","title":"Commend MRA \"Patriots\" Boys Basketball Team for third consecutive MAIS State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Madison-ridgeland Academy \"patriots\" Boys Basketball Team And Coach Richard Duease For Earning Their Third Consecutive Mais Overall Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC621/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0621.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":1102244,"bill_number":"HB1674","title":"Jackson County; extend repealer on hotel/motel tax levy that has revenue paid to MS Gulf Coast Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau to promote tourism.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 932, Local And Private Laws Of 2015, To Extend The Date Of Repeal From July 1, 2018, To July 1, 2022, On The Provisions Of Law That Authorizes The Board Of Supervisors Of Jackson County, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax Upon Hotel And Motel Room Rentals In The County And Provides That The Revenue From Such Levy Shall Be Used For The Promotion Of Tourism On The Mississippi Gulf Coast By The Mississippi Gulf Coast Regional Convention And Visitors Bureau; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1674/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1674.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":1102254,"bill_number":"HR48","title":"Florence High School Lady Eagles Soccer Team; commend upon winning MHSAA Class 4A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Florence High School Lady Eagles Soccer Team And Head Coach Bill Hood For Winning Their Third Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 4a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR48/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0048.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":1102266,"bill_number":"HB1677","title":"Panola County; authorize to employ a certified professional evaluator to approve or disapprove residential wastewater disposal systems.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Panola County, Mississippi, To Employ A Certified Professional Evaluator To Grant Or Deny Approval For Residential Wastewater Disposal Systems; To Provide That Such Approval Will Be Granted Only If Such Systems Comply With State Law And The County Ordinance Pertaining To Such Systems; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1677/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1677.xml","sponsor":"Lataisha Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1102280,"bill_number":"HC78","title":"Calvin \"Cal\" Hobbs; commend life and legacy as a member of the Tuskegee Airmen.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Honoring The Life, Legacy And Heroic Accomplishments Of Calvin \"cal\" Hobbs, A Member Of The Legendary Tuskegee Airmen Of World War Ii.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-22","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC78/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0078.xml","sponsor":"Karl Oliver"},
{"bill_id":1102289,"bill_number":"HB1675","title":"Jackson County; authorize contributions to MS Maritime Museum, Inc.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Jackson County, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To The Mississippi Maritime Museum, Inc.; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1675/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1675.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":1102301,"bill_number":"HB1672","title":"Jackson County; authorize the cleaning of certain blighted property within.","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":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1672/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1672.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":1102314,"bill_number":"HB1673","title":"Panola County; authorize to employ a certified professional evaluator to approve or disapprove residential wastewater disposal systems.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Panola County, Mississippi, To Employ A Certified Professional Evaluator To Grant Or Deny Approval For Residential Wastewater Disposal Systems; To Provide That Such Approval Will Be Granted Only If The Systems Comply With State Law And The County Ordinance Pertaining To Such Systems; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1673/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1673.xml","sponsor":"Nolan Mettetal"},
{"bill_id":1102323,"bill_number":"SC620","title":"Designate April 12, 2018, as \"Reman Day in Mississippi.\"","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Designating April 12, 2018, As \"reman Day In Mississippi.\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC620/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0620.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":1102334,"bill_number":"HB1676","title":"Jackson County; authorize contributions to Junior Auxiliary of Pascagoula-Moss Point.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Jackson County, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To The Junior Auxiliary Of Pascagoula-moss Point; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1676/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1676.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":1102342,"bill_number":"HC79","title":"Pat Robertson; commend upon her retirement as Executive Director of PERS.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Pat Robertson Upon Her Retirement As Executive Director Of The Public Employees' Retirement System Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-22","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC79/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0079.xml","sponsor":"Mac Huddleston"},
{"bill_id":1102347,"bill_number":"SC622","title":"Recognize leadership of Commissioner of Higher Education Dr. Glenn Boyce on occasion of his retirement.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The University System Leadership Of Commissioner Of Higher Education Dr. Glenn Boyce Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC622/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0622.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1102371,"bill_number":"SC623","title":"Recognize Mississippi's Osteopathic Physicians and students during National Osteopathic Medicine Week April 15-21, 2018.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing Osteopathic Physicians And Students For Their Collective Efforts And Dedication To Improving The Health Care Of Mississippi Residents On The Occasion Of National Osteopathic Medicine Week April 15-21, 2018.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC623/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0623.xml","sponsor":"John Polk"},
{"bill_id":1102396,"bill_number":"HR49","title":"Michael E. Harris; commend distinguished career and service upon his retirement from the Mississippi Department of Mental Health.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Mr. Michael E. Harris Upon His Retirement After 40 Years With The Mississippi Department Of Mental Health And Seven Years As The Facility Director Of Hudspeth Regional Center.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR49/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0049.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":1102420,"bill_number":"HB1678","title":"City of Hattiesburg; authorize additional tax on hotels, motels and restaurants.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, To Levy An Additional Tax On Hotels, Motels And Restaurants; To Provide That The Proceeds Of The Tax Shall Be Used By The City To Promote Tourism And Parks And Recreation; To Authorize The City To Distribute A Portion Of The Tax To The University Of Southern Mississippi To Be Used By The University For Improvements To Its Athletic Facilities; To Authorize The City To Receive And Expend Revenues From Any Source For The Purposes Authorized In This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1678/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1678.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":1102445,"bill_number":"SB3073","title":"Jackson County; authorize the cleaning of certain blighted property.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Jackson County 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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3073/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3073.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":1102470,"bill_number":"SC624","title":"Recognize academic achievements and community service of retiring USM Professor Dr. Gwen Pate.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Academic Achievements And Community Service Of Retiring University Of Southern Mississippi Professor Dr. Gwen Pate And Commending Her Legacy Of Leadership.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC624/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0624.xml","sponsor":"John Polk"},
{"bill_id":1102496,"bill_number":"SB3070","title":"Monroe County; extend the repeal date on the law that establishes the Monroe County Beautification Commission.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 933, Local And Private Laws Of 2015, To Extend The Repeal Date On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Establishment Of The Monroe County Beautification Commission; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3070/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3070.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":1102519,"bill_number":"SB3071","title":"Monroe County; extend the repeal date on law authorizing contributions to the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce.","description":"An Act To Reenact And Amend Chapter 916, Local And Private Laws Of 2008, As Last Amended By Chapter 906, Local And Private Laws Of 2014, To Extend The Date Of Repeal On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Board Of Supervisors Of Monroe County, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds Annually To The Monroe County Chamber Of Commerce; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3071/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3071.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":1102544,"bill_number":"HB1679","title":"Jackson County Utility District; clarify that commissioners of the district serve at will and pleasure of Jackson County Board of Supervisors.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 831, Local And Private Laws Of 1966, As Last Amended By Chapter 955, Local And Private Laws Of 2004, To Provide That Commissioners Of The West Jackson County Utility District Serve At The Will And Pleasure Of The Board Of Supervisors Of Jackson County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1679/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1679.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":1102570,"bill_number":"SB3072","title":"Hancock County; provide manner in which revenue from a hotel/motel tax may be expended.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 1019, Local And Private Laws Of 1996, As Last Amended By Chapter 927, Local And Private Laws Of 2017, To Provide That The Revenue From The Hancock County, Mississippi, Hotel And Motel Tax May Be Used By The Hancock County Tourism Bureau Or The Mississippi Gulf Coast Regional Convention And Visitors Bureau In The Discretion Of The Board Of Supervisors Of Hancock County; To Provide That The Board Of Supervisors Shall Have The Sole Right To Designate That The Proceeds From The Hancock County Hotel And Motel Tax Are Expended By The Hancock County Tourism Bureau Or The Mississippi Gulf Coast Regional Convention And Visitors Bureau; To Provide For An Indirect Referendum On The Question Of Whether The Board Of Supervisors Shall Have The Sole Right To Designate That The Proceeds Of The Tax Are Expended By The Hancock County Tourism Bureau Or The Mississippi Gulf Coast Regional Convention And Visitors Bureau; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3072/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3072.xml","sponsor":"Philip Moran"},
{"bill_id":1102598,"bill_number":"HC80","title":"Commander Joseph Allen LaCour; commend life and service upon his passing.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Valiant Service And Mourning The Loss Of United States Navy Commander Joseph Allen Lacour, Jr., Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-22","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC80/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0080.xml","sponsor":"Edward Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1102832,"bill_number":"SB3078","title":"Rankin County; provide efficient method for debt service to be paid on bonds issued by West Rankin Utility Authority.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 977, Local And Private Laws Of 1994, As Last Amended By Chapter 955, Local And Private Laws Of 2007, To Provide An Efficient And Effective Procedure For Payments To Be Made By Public Agency Members To Pay Principal And Interest On Bonds Issued By The West Rankin Utility Authority; To Require That The Payments Be Used Exclusively For The Payment Of Such Bonds And Be Pledged Exclusively To Secure The Bonds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3078/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3078.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":1102847,"bill_number":"SB3074","title":"Lafayette County; authorize the creation of the Lafayette County Utility Authority.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Lafayette County, Mississippi, To Create And Establish A Public Body Corporate And Politic Constituting A Political Subdivision Of The State Of Mississippi To Be Known As The Lafayette County Utility Authority For The Purpose Of Providing Broadband, Natural Gas, Solid Waste, Storm Water, Water And Wastewater Systems For The Anticipated Growth Within Lafayette County And Economic Development Activities Within Lafayette County; To Provide For A Board Of Directors To Exercise The Powers Of The Authority; To Provide For The Membership Of The Board Of Directors; To Provide For The Powers, Duties And Responsibilities Of The Authority; To Authorize Public Agencies To Enter Into Contracts With The Authority For Certain Purposes; To Provide That Any Municipality, Public Agency, District, Public Utility Or Other Person Authorized By Law To Provide Broadband, Natural Gas, Water, Sewer And Wastewater Services To Transfer Its Powers, Duties And Responsibilities To The Authority; To Authorize The Authority To Borrow Money And To Issue Revenue Bonds And Interim Notes In Such Principal Amounts As The Authority May Determine To Be Necessary To Provide Sufficient Funds For Achieving One Or More Of The Purposes Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3074/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3074.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1102861,"bill_number":"SB3076","title":"Jackson County; authorize contributions to the Mississippi Maritime Museum, Inc.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Jackson County, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To The Mississippi Maritime Museum, Inc.; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3076/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3076.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":1102875,"bill_number":"SB3077","title":"Warren County; authorize construction of a jail on property outside the City of Vicksburg.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Warren County, Mississippi, To Construct Or Acquire A County Jail On Certain Property Outside The City Of Vicksburg; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3077/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3077.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1102889,"bill_number":"SB3079","title":"Lowndes County; increase the amount that may be contributed to the United Way.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 918, Local And Private Laws Of 2017, To Increase The Amount That The Board Of Supervisors Of Lowndes County, Mississippi, May Contribute To The United Way Of Lowndes County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3079/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3079.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":1102904,"bill_number":"SB3075","title":"Jackson County; extend the repeal date on the county's hotel and motel tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 932, Local And Private Laws Of 2015, To Extend The Repeal Date On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Board Of Supervisors Of Jackson County, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax Upon Hotel And Motel Room Rentals In Jackson County And Provides That The Revenue From The Tax Shall Be Paid To The Mississippi Gulf Coast Regional Convention And Visitors Bureau To Be Used For The Promotion Of Tourism On The Mississippi Gulf Coast; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3075/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3075.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":1102911,"bill_number":"HR50","title":"Jackson Martin Brown; commend life and service upon his passing.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Life And Service Of Mr. Jackson Martin Brown Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR50/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0050.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":1102947,"bill_number":"SB3080","title":"City of Jackson; extend the repeal date on the Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau and the tax that supports it.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 909, Local And Private Laws Of 1999, As Last Amended By Chapter 937, Local And Private Laws Of 2015, To Extend Until July 1, 2022, The Repeal Date On The Provisions Of Law Which Create The Jackson Convention And Visitors Bureau And Impose A Tax On The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Restaurants, Hotels And Motels For The Purpose Of Providing Funds For The Bureau; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3080/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3080.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1102990,"bill_number":"SB3081","title":"Suffrage restored to Edward Carter of Claiborne County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Edward Carter, Sr., Of Claiborne County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3081/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3081.xml","sponsor":"Albert Butler"},
{"bill_id":1103030,"bill_number":"HB1682","title":"City of Crystal Springs; may authorize operation of golf carts and/or low-speed vehicles only on public roads/streets designated by ordinance.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Crystal Springs, Mississippi, To Allow The Operation Of Golf Carts And Low-speed Vehicles On Certain Public Roads And Streets Within The City; To Require Any Individual Operating A Golf Cart Or Low-speed Vehicle On Such Public Roads And Streets To Have A Valid Driver's License Or Temporary Driver's Permit; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1682/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1682.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":1103070,"bill_number":"HB1681","title":"City of Meridian; authorize provision of wastewater treatment services to Naval Air Station Meridian which is a certain distance outside of corp. limits of.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Meridian, Mississippi, To Provide Wastewater Treatment Services To Naval Air Station Meridian, Which Is Located A Certain Distance Outside The Corporate Limits Of The City Of Meridian; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1681/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1681.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":1103112,"bill_number":"HC82","title":"Magnuson-Stevens Act; encourage revisions that will provide better use of and access to the nation's fisheries.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution To Encourage Revisions To The Magnuson-stevens Act That Will Provide Better Use Of And Access To The Nation's Fisheries.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC82/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0082.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":1103150,"bill_number":"HB1680","title":"City of Meridian; authorize by way of quitclaim deed to relinquish the reverter clause and other interests in American Legion property.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Meridian, Mississippi, To Convey And Relinquish To The T.c. Carter, Jr. Post No. 21, Department Of Mississippi American Legion By Quitclaim Deed The Reverter Clause As Well As Certain Other Interests The City Holds In Certain American Legion Property As Long As The Proceeds From The Sale Of The Property Will Provide Certain Benefits To The City Of Meridian; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1680/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1680.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":1103192,"bill_number":"HC81","title":"Remanufacturing (Reman) Day 2018; declare April 12 as.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Declaring April 12, 2018, As Remanufacturing (reman) Day.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-22","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC81/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0081.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1103297,"bill_number":"SB3082","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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3082/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3082.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1103356,"bill_number":"HB1683","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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1683/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1683.xml","sponsor":"Robert Foster"},
{"bill_id":1103669,"bill_number":"SB3083","title":"DeSoto County; extend the repeal date on the authority to donate to the DeSoto County Economic Development Council, Inc.","description":"An Act To Reenact And Amend Chapter 901, Local And Private Laws Of 2015, To Extend Until December 31, 2019, The Repeal Date On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes 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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3083/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3083.xml","sponsor":"David Parker"},
{"bill_id":1104448,"bill_number":"HB1685","title":"Wayne County; increase contribution amount to Multi-County Community Service Agency, Inc., by.","description":"An Act To Increase From $10,000.00 To $50,000.00 The Contribution Amount That The Board Of Supervisors Of Wayne County, Mississippi, Is Authorized To Make To The Multi-county Community Service Agency, Inc.; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-04-14","last_action":"Law W/out Governor's Signature","last_action_date":"2018-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1685/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1685.xml","sponsor":"Shane Barnett"},
{"bill_id":1104535,"bill_number":"HB1684","title":"Lafayette County; authorize the creation of the Lafayette County Utility Authority.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Lafayette County, Mississippi, To Create And Establish A Public Body Corporate And Politic Constituting A Political Subdivision Of The State Of Mississippi To Be Known As The Lafayette County Utility Authority For The Purpose Of Providing Natural Gas, Solid Waste, Storm Water, Water And Wastewater Systems For The Anticipated Growth Within Lafayette County And Economic Development Activities Within Lafayette County; To Provide For A Board Of Directors To Exercise The Powers Of The Authority; To Provide For The Membership Of The Board Of Directors; To Provide For The Powers, Duties And Responsibilities Of The Authority; To Authorize Public Agencies To Enter Into Contracts With The Authority For Certain Purposes; To Provide That Any Municipality, Public Agency, District, Public Utility Or Other Person Authorized By Law To Provide Natural Gas, Water, Sewer And Wastewater Services To Transfer Its Powers, Duties And Responsibilities To The Authority; To Authorize The Authority To Borrow Money And To Issue Revenue Bonds And Interim Notes In Such Principal Amounts As The Authority May Determine To Be Necessary To Provide Sufficient Funds For Achieving One Or More Of The Purposes Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1684/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1684.xml","sponsor":"Charles Beckett"},
{"bill_id":1104623,"bill_number":"HB1686","title":"City of Magee; authorize use of golf carts on certain public roads and streets within.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Magee, To Allow The Operation Of Golf Carts On Certain Public Roads And Streets Within The City; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1686/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1686.xml","sponsor":"Andy Gipson"},
{"bill_id":1104722,"bill_number":"HC83","title":"Gulfport High School Boys Soccer Team; commend upon winning MHSAA Class 6A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2017-2018 Gulfport High School Boys Soccer Team, Head Coach Henrik Madsen And Assistant Coaches Patrick Wadsworth And Fredy Clavijo Upon Winning The Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 6a Boys Soccer State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-22","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC83/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0083.xml","sponsor":"Greg Haney"},
{"bill_id":1104733,"bill_number":"SC625","title":"Recognize legislative service of Mississippi Representative Tyrone Ellis.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Recognition And Thanks Of The Mississippi Legislature For The Effective Legislative Service Of Mississippi Representative Tyrone Ellis Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement After 38 Years Of Service In The Mississippi House Of Representatives.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-20","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC625/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0625.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":1104747,"bill_number":"SC627","title":"Extend condolences of Legislature to family of former State Aid Engineer Joe Clark of Summit, Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Condolences Of The Mississippi Legislature To The Bereaved Family Of Former State Aid Engineer Joe Ralph Clark Of Summit, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC627/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0627.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":1104760,"bill_number":"SB3084","title":"Jackson County; authorize contributions to the Junior Auxiliary of Pascagoula-Moss Point.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Jackson County, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To The Junior Auxiliary Of Pascagoula-moss Point; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3084/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3084.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":1104772,"bill_number":"HR51","title":"St. Stanislaus College Boys Soccer Team; commend for winning the 2018 MHSAA Class 4A State Soccer Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending The St. Stanislaus College Rock-a-chaws Boys Soccer Team For An Overall Outstanding Season And For Winning The 2018 Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 4a State Soccer Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR51/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0051.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":1104783,"bill_number":"SC626","title":"Commend Okolona High School \"Chieftains\" Boys Basketball Team for winning Class 1A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Okolona High School \"chieftains\" Boys Basketball Team And Head Coach Arteria Clifton For Winning The Mhsaa Class 1a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC626/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0626.xml","sponsor":"Russell Jolly"},
{"bill_id":1104793,"bill_number":"HC84","title":"Germantown High School Girls Soccer Team; commend for winning the MHSAA Class 5A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Germantown High School Lady Mavericks Soccer Team For Winning The Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 5a Girls Soccer State Championship For The First Time In School History.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-22","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC84/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0084.xml","sponsor":"Cory Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1104881,"bill_number":"SC629","title":"Commend Olive Branch High School \"Conquistadors\" Boys Basketball Team for winning first 5A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Olive Branch High School \"conquistadors\" Boys Basketball Team And Coach Eric Rombaugh For Winning Its First-ever Class 5a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC629/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0629.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":1104905,"bill_number":"SC630","title":"Suspend rules; DFA to study suitable location for DPS headquarters in Jackson Metro area.","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 Require The Department Of Finance And Administration To Conduct A Site Selection Study To Determine Suitable Locations In The Jackson Metropolitan Area For The Headquarters Of The Department Of Public Safety; To Require The Department To Include In The Study An Analysis Of Public And Private Property In The Jackson Metropolitan Area And File A Report Regarding Its Findings With The Legislature By Not Later Than December 31, 2018; And For Related Purposes.\"","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC630/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0630.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":1104933,"bill_number":"HC85","title":"Gaming; request Executive Directors of MGC, PEER and DMR and the Secretary of State to develop map for MS Coast eligible areas.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Requesting The Executive Director Of The Mississippi Gaming Commission, The Executive Director Of The Joint Legislative Committee On Performance Evaluation And Expenditure Review, The Executive Director Of The Mississippi Department Of Marine Resources, And The Secretary Of State To Develop A Map Indicating The Geographic Area On The Mississippi Coast That Is Eligible For Licensed Gaming Under State Law.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC85/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0085.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1104962,"bill_number":"HC86","title":"MS Celebrating Women in Public Office Day; declare March 19, 2018 as.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Declaring March 2018 As Women's History Month And March 19, 2018, As Mississippi Celebrating Women In Public Office Day.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-22","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC86/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0086.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":1104991,"bill_number":"SC631","title":"Commend Coahoma High School \"Red Panthers\" Boys Basketball Team for winning second straight 2A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Coahoma High School \"red Panthers\" Boys Basketball Team And Coach Derrick Moore For Winning Their Second Consecutive Class 2a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC631/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0631.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1105018,"bill_number":"SC628","title":"Commend Columbus High School \"Falcons\" Boys Basketball Team for winning Class 6A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Columbus High School \"falcons\" Boys Basketball Team And Coach Anthony Carlyle For Winning The Mhsaa Class 6a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC628/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0628.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":1105048,"bill_number":"SB3085","title":"Jackson County; authorize to engage in retail sales of merchandise at county-owned golf course.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Jackson County, Mississippi, To Engage In Retail Sales Of Merchandise At The County-owned Golf Course; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3085/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3085.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":1105075,"bill_number":"HB1687","title":"Suffrage; restore to Patrick Joseph Fick.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Patrick Joseph Fick Of Harrison County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-04-13","last_action":"Vetoed","last_action_date":"2018-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1687/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1687.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1105082,"bill_number":"HR52","title":"Chandra M. Minor, DMD; commend for being the first African-American female orthodontist in Mississippi.","description":"A Resolution Commending Dr. Chandra M. Minor, Dmd, For Being The First African-american Female Orthodontist In Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR52/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0052.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":1105090,"bill_number":"HC77","title":"Dr. Lee Royce; commend service upon his retirement as President of Mississippi College.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Distinguished Career And Meritorious Leadership And Service Of President Lee Gardner Royce Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement As The President Of Mississippi College.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-22","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC77/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0077.xml","sponsor":"Philip Gunn"},
{"bill_id":1105100,"bill_number":"SC633","title":"Commend Raymond High School \"Rangers\" Boys Basketball Team for winning consecutive 4A State Titles.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Raymond High School \"rangers\" Boys Basketball Team And Coach Tony Tadlock For Winning Consecutive Mhsaa Class 4a Championships.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC633/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0633.xml","sponsor":"Albert Butler"},
{"bill_id":1105107,"bill_number":"SC632","title":"Designate March 20, 2018, as \"Undergraduate Research Day in Mississippi\" and recognize \"Posters in the Rotunda\" project.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Designating March 20, 2018, As \"undergraduate Research Day In Mississippi\" To Emphasize The Value Of Scholarly Inquiry And The Application Of Research To The Education Of Future Leaders And To Recognize The \"posters In The Rotunda\" Project.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC632/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0632.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":1105118,"bill_number":"SC635","title":"Recognize musical excellence of USM Symphony Orchestra Conductor Jay Dean upon his retirement.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Musical Excellence And Distinguished National Reputation Of Dr. Jay Dean, Music Director And Conductor Of The Southern Mississippi Symphony Orchestra At The University Of Southern Mississippi, Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC635/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0635.xml","sponsor":"John Polk"},
{"bill_id":1105126,"bill_number":"HB1690","title":"Suffrage; restore to John Henry Nabors of Lee County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To John Henry Nabors, Of Lee County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-04-20","last_action":"Law W/out Governor's Signature","last_action_date":"2018-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1690/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1690.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Holland"},
{"bill_id":1105135,"bill_number":"SC634","title":"Commend Ingomar Girls Basketball Team for third straight 2A Title.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Ingomar High School \"lady Falcons\" Girls Basketball Team And Coach Trent Adair For Their Third Straight Class 2a State Title.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC634/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0634.xml","sponsor":"Nickey Browning"},
{"bill_id":1105145,"bill_number":"HB1688","title":"Suffrage; restore to Sandra Beard of Lowndes County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Sandra Beard Of Lowndes County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-04-20","last_action":"Law W/out Governor's Signature","last_action_date":"2018-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1688/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1688.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":1105154,"bill_number":"HR53","title":"Frank E. Gammill; commend upon occasion of his retirement as Executive Director of the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Distinguished Career And Meritorious Leadership And Service Of Mr. Frank E. Gammill Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement As The Executive Director Of The Mississippi Board Of Pharmacy.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR53/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0053.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":1105164,"bill_number":"HB1689","title":"Hancock County; provide manner in which revenue from a hotel/motel tax may be expended.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 1019, Local And Private Laws Of 1996, As Last Amended By Chapter 927, Local And Private Laws Of 2017, To Provide That The Revenue From The Hancock County, Mississippi, Hotel And Motel Tax May Be Used By The Hancock County Tourism Bureau And/or The Mississippi Gulf Coast Regional Convention And Visitors Bureau In The Discretion Of The Board Of Supervisors Of Hancock County; To Provide That The Board Of Supervisors Shall Have The Sole Right To Designate What Portion Or Amount Of The Proceeds From The Hancock County Hotel And Motel Tax Are Expended By The Hancock County Tourism Bureau And/or The Mississippi Gulf Coast Regional Convention And Visitors Bureau; To Provide That The Board Of Supervisors May Direct All Of The Proceeds From The Tax To Either Entity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1689/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1689.xml","sponsor":"Patricia Willis"},
{"bill_id":1105451,"bill_number":"SC637","title":"Recognize effective public service of Mississippi Oil and Gas Board Executive Director Lisa Ivshin on her retirement.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Record Of Effective Public Service Of Mississippi Oil And Gas Board Executive Director Lisa Ivshin On The Occasion Of Her Retirement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC637/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0637.xml","sponsor":"Bob Dearing"},
{"bill_id":1105528,"bill_number":"SC636","title":"Commend East Rankin Academy \"Lady Patriots\" Varsity Basketball Team for winning the MAIS AAAA Division II State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The East Rankin Academy \"lady Patriots\" Varsity Basketball Team And Coach Rod Delaney For Winning The Mais Aaaa Division Ii State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC636/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0636.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1105600,"bill_number":"HR54","title":"Undergraduate Research Day; designate March 20, 2018, as in Mississippi.","description":"A Resolution Designating March 20, 2018, As Undergraduate Research Day In Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR54/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0054.xml","sponsor":"Missy Warren McGee"},
{"bill_id":1105680,"bill_number":"SC639","title":"Recognize the accomplishments and civic leadership of Dr. Lee Gardner Royce, 19th President of MC, on his retirement.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Accomplishments And Civic Leadership Of Dr. Lee Gardner Royce As The 19th President Of Mississippi College On The Occasion Of His Retirement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC639/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0639.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1105704,"bill_number":"SC638","title":"Recognize legacy of Gary Herring, First Presbyterian Day School Head of School, on his retirement.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Legacy Of Leadership And Dedication Of Gary J. Herring, Head Of School Of First Presbyterian Day School, On The Occasion Of His Retirement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC638/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0638.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1105724,"bill_number":"HB1695","title":"Suffrage; restore to Catina Faulkner Taylor of Marshall County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Catina Faulkner Taylor, Of Marshall County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1695/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1695.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":1105746,"bill_number":"HB1692","title":"Copiah County; authorize to provide labor and materials for construction of roadways for campsite for Mississippi's Toughest Kids Foundation.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Copiah County, Mississippi, To Provide Labor And Materials To Assist In The Construction Of Roadways For The Campsite For Mississippi's Toughest Kids Foundation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-11","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1692/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1692.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":1105767,"bill_number":"HC88","title":"Denise LaSalle; mourn loss and commemorate life and stellar music career of upon her passing.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life And Stellar Music Career Of Mississippi Blues And Soul Legend Denise Lasalle And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To Her Family And Friends Upon Her Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC88/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0088.xml","sponsor":"Rufus Straughter"},
{"bill_id":1105789,"bill_number":"HB1694","title":"City of Ridgeland; authorize levying of additional tourism tax on hotels and motels.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Ridgeland, Mississippi, To Impose An Additional Tourism Tax Of One Percent (1%) On The Gross Proceeds Derived From Hotel And Motel Room Rentals Within The City And To Expend The Proceeds Of The Tax For The Promotion And Improving Of Tourism For Enhancing Recreational And Parks Facilities And Ancillary Improvements Of Such Facilities; To Provide That The Tax Shall Be Collected By The Department Of Revenue And Paid To The City Of Ridgeland; To Provide For An Election On Whether The Additional Tax May Be Levied; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1694/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1694.xml","sponsor":"Debra Gibbs"},
{"bill_id":1105811,"bill_number":"HB1691","title":"Suffrage; restore to Stanley E. Stubbs of Prentiss County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Stanley E. Stubbs Of Prentiss County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-04-20","last_action":"Law W/out Governor's Signature","last_action_date":"2018-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1691/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1691.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":1105833,"bill_number":"HB1693","title":"Warren County; authorize contribution to We Care Communities, Inc.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Warren County, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To We Care Communities, Inc.; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1693/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1693.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":1105855,"bill_number":"HC87","title":"Chief Master Sergeant John K. Carson; commend distinguished career upon the occasion of his retirement.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Distinguished And Meritorious Service That Chief Master Sergeant John K. Carson Rendered To The United States Of America, And Congratulating Him Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC87/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0087.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":1105878,"bill_number":"SC640","title":"Commend Saltillo High School \"Tigers\" Girls Cross Country Team for winning 2017 Class 5A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Saltillo High School \"tigers\" Girls Cross Country Team And Coach Charles Covington For Winning The 2017 Class 5a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC640/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0640.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":1105900,"bill_number":"HR55","title":"Ronald Leland \"R.W.\" Williams; commend esteemed career and public service of upon the occasion of his retirement.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Esteemed Career And Public Service Of Assistant Chief Ronald Leland \"r.w.\" Williams Rendered To The Citizens Of Meridian And Lauderdale County, Mississippi, And Congratulating Him Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-22","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR55/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0055.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Horne"},
{"bill_id":1106047,"bill_number":"SB3086","title":"Tunica County; authorize to impose a license tax upon gaming devices.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Tunica County, Mississippi, To Impose A License Tax Upon Gaming Devices Located On Vessels Which Dock In The County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3086/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3086.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1106181,"bill_number":"HB1698","title":"City of Oxford; authorize use of golf carts on certain public roads and streets within.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Oxford, Mississippi, To Allow The Operation Of Golf Carts On Certain Public Roads And Streets Within The City; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1698/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1698.xml","sponsor":"Steve Massengill"},
{"bill_id":1106234,"bill_number":"HR56","title":"Raymond High School Boys Basketball Team; commend upon winning the 2018 MHSAA Class 4A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Raymond High School Rangers Boys Basketball Team Upon Winning The 2018 Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 4a State Basketball Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR56/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0056.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":1106286,"bill_number":"HB1696","title":"West Rankin Utility Authority; require payments made by public agency members be used solely to pay certain bonds.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 977, Local And Private Laws Of 1994, As Last Amended By Chapter 955, Local And Private Laws Of 2007, To Provide An Efficient And Effective Procedure For Payments To Be Made By Public Agency Members To Pay Principal And Interest On Bonds Issued By The West Rankin Utility Authority; To Require That The Payments Be Used Exclusively For The Payment Of Such Bonds And Be Pledged Exclusively To Secure The Bonds; To Prohibit Such Members From Entering Into Contracts With The Authority That Impairs The Authority's Ability To Repay Certain Loans; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1696/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1696.xml","sponsor":"Mark Baker"},
{"bill_id":1106339,"bill_number":"HR57","title":"Dr. Larry W. Chappell; commend and congratulate upon his retirement after over 30 years of service to Mississippi Valley State University.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Dr. Larry W. Chappell Upon His Retirement From Mississippi Valley State University After Over 30 Years Of Illustrious Service To The University.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR57/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0057.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1106390,"bill_number":"HB1697","title":"Chickasawhay Natural Gas District; authorize expenditure of certain funds for infrastructure repairs within the district.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Directors Of The Chickasawhay Natural Gas District To Expend Certain Funds For Infrastructure Repairs Within The District; To Provide That The Funds Shall Be Disbursed To The Municipalities That Are Within The District For Such Repairs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1697/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1697.xml","sponsor":"William Shirley"},
{"bill_id":1106632,"bill_number":"HR58","title":"Honorable Toby Barker; commend esteemed and laudable legislative career of.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Esteemed And Laudable Legislative Career And Public Service Of The Most Honorable And Distinguished Gentleman From Forrest, Former Representative And Now Honorable Mayor Of The City Of Hattiesburg, Toby Barker.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-22","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR58/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0058.xml","sponsor":"Missy Warren McGee"},
{"bill_id":1107158,"bill_number":"HC89","title":"East Rankin Academy Lady Patriots Basketball Team; commend for winning the MAIS AAAA Division II State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The East Rankin Academy Lady Patriots Varsity Basketball Team For Winning The Mississippi Association Of Independent Schools (mais) Aaaa Division Ii State Championship And For Their Tremendous Perseverance In The Midst Of Tragedy.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC89/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0089.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":1107176,"bill_number":"SC642","title":"Commend members of Phi Theta Kappa's All-Mississippi Academic Team on the 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":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC642/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0642.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":1107194,"bill_number":"SC641","title":"Recognize the lasting legacy of retiring United States Senator Thad Cochran.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Lasting Legacy Of Retiring United States Senator Thad Cochran.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC641/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0641.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1107352,"bill_number":"SC645","title":"Recognize achievements and sport management service of retiring USM Professor Dr. Dennis Phillips.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Academic And Professional Achievements And Community Service Of Retiring University Of Southern Mississippi Sport Management Professor Dr. Dennis Phillips And Commending His Legacy Of Leadership.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC645/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0645.xml","sponsor":"John Polk"},
{"bill_id":1107357,"bill_number":"SC643","title":"Extend condolences on the passing of Greenwood Attorney and former Leflore County Supervisor Alix Sanders.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Condolences Of The Mississippi Legislature To The Bereaved Family Of Longtime Greenwood Attorney And Former Leflore County Supervisor Alix Sanders.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC643/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0643.xml","sponsor":"David Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1107365,"bill_number":"SC649","title":"Designate July 13, 2018, as \"Collector Car Appreciation Day in Mississippi.\"","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Designating July 13, 2018, As \"collector Car Appreciation Day In Mississippi\" And Recognizing That The Collection And Restoration Of Historic And Classic Cars Is An Important Part Of Preserving The Technological Achievements And Cultural Heritage Of The United States.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC649/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0649.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1107372,"bill_number":"SC647","title":"Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on April 4, 1968.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution To Commemorate The 50th Anniversary Of The Assassination Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., On April 4, 1968.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC647/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0647.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1107382,"bill_number":"HR59","title":"Taylor Machine Works, Inc.; congratulate on its 90th anniversary and for representing Mississippi at \"Made in America Week\".","description":"A Resolution Congratulating Taylor Machine Works, Inc., In Louisville, Mississippi, On The Occasion Of Its 90th Anniversary Celebration And For Representing Our State At President Donald Trump's \"made In America Week\" And Governor Phil Bryant's \"made In Mississippi Week.\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR59/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0059.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":1107389,"bill_number":"HR60","title":"Pastor Marcus T. Cathey; commend service as President of the Hattiesburg Public School District Board of Trustees.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Distinguished Career And Meritorious Leadership And Service That Pastor Marcus T. Cathey Provided As The President Of The Hattiesburg Public School District Board Of Trustees.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR60/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0060.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":1107396,"bill_number":"SC646","title":"Driver's licenses; state opposition to the public policy of suspension for nondriving 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, Without Regard To Whether The Offense Was Related To The Operation Of A Motor Vehicle.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC646/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0646.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":1107403,"bill_number":"SC648","title":"Commend St. Andrew's Episcopal School \"Saints\" Boys Basketball Team for first State Championship in school history.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The St. Andrew's Episcopal School \"saints\" Boys Basketball Team And Coach Brian Cronin For Winning Their First 3a State Championship In School History.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC648/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0648.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":1107408,"bill_number":"SC644","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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC644/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0644.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":1107424,"bill_number":"HB1699","title":"Suffrage; restore to Kamal Karriem, Jr., of Lowndes County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Kamal Karriem, Jr., Of Lowndes County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1699/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1699.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":1107435,"bill_number":"SC650","title":"Welcome NASA Astronaut Stephanie D. Wilson on Stennis Space Center Capitol Day March 21, 2018.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Welcoming Nasa Astronaut Stephanie D. Wilson To The State Of Mississippi On The Occasion Of The Partners For Stennis Space Center Capitol Day.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC650/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0650.xml","sponsor":"Philip Moran"},
{"bill_id":1107444,"bill_number":"SC651","title":"Recognize MSU/ROTC graduate Air Force Colonel Damon Feltman upon his promotion to Brigadier General.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing Colonel Damon S. Feltman, Son Of Mckinley And Gail Feltman Of Desoto County, Mississippi, And A Mississippi State University Rotc Graduate, Upon The Occasion Of His Promotion To The Rank Of Brigadier General And Extending The Congratulations Of The Legislature On This High Honor.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC651/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0651.xml","sponsor":"Sally Doty"},
{"bill_id":1107457,"bill_number":"HR62","title":"Starkville High School Girls Basketball Team; commend for winning the MHSAA Class 6A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Starkville High School Yellow Jackets Girls Basketball Team For Winning The Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 6a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-22","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR62/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0062.xml","sponsor":"Cheikh Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1107466,"bill_number":"HC90","title":"Reverend Melvin Boles; commemorate life, mourn loss and express sympathy upon his passing.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life And Legacy Of Reverend Melvin Boles, And Extending Deepest Sympathy To His Family, Friends And Parishioners Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC90/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0090.xml","sponsor":"William Shirley"},
{"bill_id":1107478,"bill_number":"HB1700","title":"Suffrage; restore to Valeska Summerville of Lowndes County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Valeska Summerville Of Lowndes County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-04-20","last_action":"Law W/out Governor's Signature","last_action_date":"2018-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1700/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1700.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":1107487,"bill_number":"SB3087","title":"Suffrage restored to Stanley Barnes of Claiborne County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Stanley Barnes, Of Claiborne County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-20","last_action":"Failed","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3087/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3087.xml","sponsor":"Albert Butler"},
{"bill_id":1107498,"bill_number":"HC91","title":"Driver's licenses; state opposition to federal law requiring states to enact laws requiring the suspension of for persons who are convicted of certain 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":"Passed","status_date":"2018-04-02","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC91/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0091.xml","sponsor":"Joel Bomgar"},
{"bill_id":1107510,"bill_number":"HR63","title":"Mr. Wyatt Washington, Jr.; commend life and legacy and recognize posthumous 100th birthday.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Life And Legacy Of Mr. Wyatt Washington, Jr., And Recognizing His Posthumous 100th Birthday.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR63/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0063.xml","sponsor":"Debra Gibbs"},
{"bill_id":1107520,"bill_number":"HR61","title":"Columbus High School Boys Basketball Team; commend upon winning the MHSAA Class 6A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2017-2018 Columbus High School Falcons Boys Basketball Team And Head Coach Anthony Carlyle Upon Winning The Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 6a State Basketball Championship And Extending Best Wishes To The Team And Coaches For Continued Success In All Of Their Future Endeavors.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-22","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR61/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0061.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":1107531,"bill_number":"HR64","title":"Samuel and Clara Pieh; commend upon the occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Dr. Samuel Pieh And Dr. Clara Denese Johnson Pieh Upon The Occasion Of Their 40th Wedding Anniversary.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR64/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0064.xml","sponsor":"Willie Perkins"},
{"bill_id":1107542,"bill_number":"HB1701","title":"Suffrage; restore to Jay W. Jackson of Hinds County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Jay W. Jackson Of Hinds County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1701/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1701.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":1107828,"bill_number":"HR65","title":"Alix H. Sanders, Sr.; commemorate life and service of upon his passing.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Life, Service And Legacy Of Mr. Alix H. Sanders, Sr., And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Friends Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR65/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0065.xml","sponsor":"Willie Perkins"},
{"bill_id":1107871,"bill_number":"HR66","title":"Paul Thorn; commend stellar music career and accomplishments of and designating March 27, 2018, as Paul Thorn Day.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Stellar Music Career And Accomplishments Of Mississippi's Paul Thorn, Acknowledging His Contributions To The State Of Mississippi, And Declaring Tuesday, March 27, 2018, As Paul Thorn Day At The State Capitol.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR66/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0066.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Holland"},
{"bill_id":1107912,"bill_number":"HC92","title":"Lawrence County High School Lady Cougars Basketball Team; congratulate upon first state championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Lawrence County High School Lady Cougars Basketball Team And Head Coach Vicki Rutland For Winning Lawrence County High School's First Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 4a Girls State Basketball Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC92/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0092.xml","sponsor":"Vince Mangold"},
{"bill_id":1107955,"bill_number":"SC653","title":"Commend Starkville High School \"Yellow Jackets\" Girls Basketball Team for winning 6A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Starkville High School \"yellow Jackets\" Girls Basketball Team And Coach Kristie Williams For Winning The 2018 Mhsaa Class 6a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-04-02","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC653/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0653.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":1107976,"bill_number":"SC652","title":"Commend Germantown High School Girls Soccer Team for first 5A State Title.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Germantown High School \"lady Mavericks\" Soccer Team And Coach Michael Guidry For Winning Its First 5a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC652/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0652.xml","sponsor":"Eugene Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1108026,"bill_number":"HR71","title":"Coahoma County High School Boys Basketball Team; commend upon winning MHSAA Class 2A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2017-2018 Coahoma County High School Red Panthers Boys Basketball Team Upon Winning The 2018 Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 2a State Basketball Championship For The Second Year In A Row.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR71/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0071.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":1108048,"bill_number":"HR69","title":"JPS Career Development Center students; commend on winning 2017 Congressional App Challenge.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Jackson Public Schools Career Development Center Students Gerald Aldridge, Zion Blount And D'anthony Thompson, And Their Instructor Miss Myesha Wallace, Upon Winning The 2017 Congressional App Challenge.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR69/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0069.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1108073,"bill_number":"HC93","title":"JPS Career Development Center students; commend on winning 2017 Congressional App Challenge.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Jackson Public Schools Career Development Center Students Gerald Aldridge, Zion Blount And D'anthony Thompson, And Their Instructor Miss Myesha Wallace, Upon Winning The 2017 Congressional App Challenge.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC93/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0093.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1108096,"bill_number":"HR70","title":"Mr. Larry Green; commend and congratulate upon the occasion of his retirement.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Distinguished And Esteemed Career Of Mr. Larry Green And Congratulating Him Upon His Retirement As Superintendent Of The Western Line School District.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR70/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0070.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":1108118,"bill_number":"HR68","title":"Eric Donald Jordan; commend distinguished service provided to the military veterans of the State of Mississippi.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Distinguished Career And Stellar Service That Mr. Eric Donald Jordan Provided To The Military Veterans And All Citizens Of The State Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR68/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0068.xml","sponsor":"Tom Weathersby"},
{"bill_id":1108138,"bill_number":"HR67","title":"East Rankin Academy Lady Patriots Basketball Team; commend for winning the MAIS AAAA Division II State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending The East Rankin Academy Lady Patriots Varsity Basketball Team For Winning The Mississippi Association Of Independent Schools (mais) Aaaa Division Ii State Championship And For Their Tremendous Perseverance In The Midst Of Tragedy.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR67/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0067.xml","sponsor":"Tom Miles"},
{"bill_id":1108276,"bill_number":"SB3088","title":"City of Ridgeland; authorize the levy of an additional tax on hotels and motels.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Ridgeland, Mississippi, To Impose An Additional Tax On The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Hotels And Motels Derived From Room Rentals For The Purpose Of Providing Funds To Promote And Improve The Attributes And Facilities Of The City As They Relate To Tourism And Parks And Recreation And For Promoting Tourism, Parks And Recreation Events And Activities In The City; To Provide For An Election On Whether The Additional Tax May Be Levied; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3088/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SB/SB3088.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":1108440,"bill_number":"HR78","title":"Flonzie \"Goodloe\" Brown-Wright; honor and celebrate as Civil Rights Trailblazer.","description":"A Resolution Honoring And Celebrating The Legacy Of Civil Rights Trailblazer Flonzie \"goodloe\" Brown-wright For Her Many Historic Accomplishments Including Being The First African-american Female Elected To Public Office In Mississippi Since Reconstruction.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR78/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0078.xml","sponsor":"Debra Gibbs"},
{"bill_id":1108449,"bill_number":"HC98","title":"Doris McCool Osborne; commemorate life and mourn loss.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commemorating The Life And Mourning The Loss Of Mrs. Doris Mccool Osborne And Expressing Deep Sympathy To Her Family Upon Her Passing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC98/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0098.xml","sponsor":"Willie Perkins"},
{"bill_id":1108459,"bill_number":"HC99","title":"Doctor's Day in Mississippi; designate March 30, 2018, as.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Designating March 30, 2018, As Doctor's Day In Mississippi And Recognizing The Service Of The Doctors Of The Day Who Serve The Mississippi Legislature During The 2018 Regular Session.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC99/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0099.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":1108472,"bill_number":"HC97","title":"Davis Magnet IB Elementary School; commend for being rated as the number one performing elementary school in the state.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending Davis Magnet Ib Elementary School For Being Rated As The Number One Performing Elementary School In The State Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC97/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0097.xml","sponsor":"Jarvis Dortch"},
{"bill_id":1108484,"bill_number":"HC94","title":"Fair Housing Act; recognize the 50th anniversary of its enactment.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing And Commemorating The 50th Anniversary Of The Enactment Of The Fair Housing Act.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC94/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0094.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1108497,"bill_number":"HR75","title":"Bishop Joseph Roscoe Campbell, Jr.; commend for outstanding service and dedication to his church and community.","description":"A Resolution Commending Bishop Joseph Roscoe Campbell, Jr., For His Outstanding Service And Dedication To His Church And Community.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR75/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0075.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":1108507,"bill_number":"HC100","title":"Jesse J. Holland; commend and congratulate as an award-winning author.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending Award-winning Author Extraordinaire And Holly Springs, Mississippi, Native, Mr. Jesse J. Holland And Congratulating Him Upon The Success Of His First Novel, Black Panther: Who Is The Black Panther.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC100/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0100.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":1108519,"bill_number":"HR76","title":"Mississippi Valley State University retirees; commend distinguished service of upon their retirement.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2017-2018 Retirees Of Mississippi Valley State University For Numerous Years Of Dedicated Service.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR76/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0076.xml","sponsor":"Willie Perkins"},
{"bill_id":1108529,"bill_number":"HC96","title":"Alix H. Sanders, Sr.; commemorate life and service of upon his passing.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Life, Service And Legacy Of Mr. Alix H. Sanders, Sr., And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Friends Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC96/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0096.xml","sponsor":"Willie Perkins"},
{"bill_id":1108541,"bill_number":"HC95","title":"Locust Grove Missionary Baptist Church; commend upon occasion of its 150th anniversary.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Diligence, Service And Wide Influence Of The Pastors And Members Of Locust Grove Missionary Baptist Church On The Occasion Of The Church's Historic 150th Year Anniversary.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC95/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0095.xml","sponsor":"Willie Perkins"},
{"bill_id":1108553,"bill_number":"HR77","title":"Jesse J. Holland; commend and congratulate as an award-winning author.","description":"A Resolution Commending Award-winning Author Extraordinaire And Holly Springs, Mississippi, Native, Mr. Jesse J. Holland And Congratulating Him Upon The Success Of His First Novel, Black Panther: Who Is The Black Panther.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR77/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0077.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":1108563,"bill_number":"HR72","title":"Dr. Alfio Rausa, M.D.; commend life and legacy upon his passing.","description":"A Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life And Many Accomplishments Of Dr. Alfio Rausa, M.d., And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Friends Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR72/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0072.xml","sponsor":"Jay Hughes"},
{"bill_id":1108577,"bill_number":"HR74","title":"Kirk Academy Raiderettes; commend for winning the MAIS Overall State Championship Tournament.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Kirk Academy Raiderettes Girls Basketball Team For Winning The Mais Overall State Championship Tournament And For An Outstanding Season.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR74/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0074.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":1108588,"bill_number":"HR73","title":"Larry E. Clark; commend the life and legacy of upon his passing.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Life, Service And Legacy Of Venerated Public Servant Mr. Larry Edmond Clark, And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Friends Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR73/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0073.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":1108618,"bill_number":"HR81","title":"Shirley G. Owens; commend life and legacy upon her passing.","description":"A Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life, Legacy And Service Of Mrs. Shirley Gray Owens And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To Her Family And Friends Upon Her Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR81/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0081.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1108636,"bill_number":"HR80","title":"Madison County (MS) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; commend and congratulate on 10-year anniversary.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Madison County, Mississippi, Alumnae Chapter Of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Upon Its 10-year Anniversary.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR80/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0080.xml","sponsor":"Adrienne Wooten"},
{"bill_id":1108655,"bill_number":"HR79","title":"Hattiesburg High School Lady Tigers Basketball Team; commend upon winning their first ever MHSAA Class 5A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Hattiesburg High School Lady Tigers Basketball Team And Head Coach Caronica Debose Jackson Upon Winning The 2017-2018 Mississippi High School Activities Association Girls Class 5a State Basketball Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR79/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0079.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":1108671,"bill_number":"HC102","title":"Poppy Month; designate May 2018 as in Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Designating May 2018 As Poppy Month In Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC102/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0102.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1108689,"bill_number":"SC654","title":"Commend Pine Grove High School \"Lady Panthers\" Girls Basketball Team for winning 1A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Pine Grove High School \"lady Panthers\" Girls Basketball Team And Coach Katie Bates For Winning Their Second Consecutive Class 1a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-04-02","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC654/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0654.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":1108707,"bill_number":"HC101","title":"Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover; commend upon being elected the 30th International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover Upon Being Elected As The 30th International President Of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC101/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0101.xml","sponsor":"Debra Gibbs"},
{"bill_id":1108952,"bill_number":"HR82","title":"Okolona High School Chieftains Boys Basketball Team; commend on winning MHSAA Class 1A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Okolona High School Chieftains Boys Basketball Team And Head Coach Arteria Clifton For Winning The Mhsaa Class 1a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR82/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0082.xml","sponsor":"Preston Sullivan"},
{"bill_id":1108953,"bill_number":"SR6","title":"Recognize service of Dr. Hickman M. Johnson on his 50th Anniversary as Pastor of Historic Farish Street Baptist Church.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing The Legacy Of Service To Church And Community Of Dr. Hickman M. Johnson On The Occasion Of His 50th Anniversary As Pastor Of Historic Farish Street Baptist Church In Jackson, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-24","last_action":"Immediate Release","last_action_date":"2018-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR6/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SR/SR0006.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1108980,"bill_number":"SC655","title":"Recognize Cathy Northington as COO of Mississippi Economic Council.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing Cathy L. Northington As The New Chief Operating Officer Of The Mississippi Economic Council Representing The Statewide Business Community.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-04-02","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC655/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0655.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":1109008,"bill_number":"SR7","title":"Recognize Historic Farish Street Baptist Church on its 125th Anniversary Celebration.","description":"A Resolution Extending The Greetings And Congratulations Of The Mississippi Senate To Pastor Hickman M. Johnson And The Congregation Of Historic Farish Street Baptist Church In Jackson, Mississippi, On The Occasion Of Its 125th Anniversary Celebration (1893-2018).","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-24","last_action":"Immediate Release","last_action_date":"2018-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR7/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SR/SR0007.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1109038,"bill_number":"HR84","title":"Leflore County School District retirees; commend years of service.","description":"A Resolution Commending The 2017-2018 Retirees Of The Leflore County School District For Their Many Years Of Dedicated Service.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR84/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0084.xml","sponsor":"Willie Perkins"},
{"bill_id":1109040,"bill_number":"HR86","title":"Brookhaven Academy Cougars Boys Basketball Team; commend on winning MAIS Class AA State Basketball Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Brookhaven Academy Cougars Boys Basketball Team Upon Winning The 2018 Mississippi Association Of Independent Schools Class Aa State Basketball Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR86/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0086.xml","sponsor":"Vince Mangold"},
{"bill_id":1109043,"bill_number":"HC103","title":"Senator Thad Cochran; commend upon his retirement after 46 years representing Mississippi in Washington D.C.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Lasting Legacy Of Retiring United States Senator William Thad Cochran.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC103/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0103.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":1109045,"bill_number":"HR85","title":"Brookhaven Academy Lady Cougars Basketball Team; commend on winning MAIS Class AA State Basketball Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Brookhaven Academy Lady Cougars Basketball Team Upon Winning The 2018 Mississippi Association Of Independent Schools Class Aa State Basketball Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR85/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0085.xml","sponsor":"Vince Mangold"},
{"bill_id":1109048,"bill_number":"HR83","title":"Senator Thad Cochran; commend upon his retirement after 46 years representing Mississippi in Washington, D.C.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing The Lasting Legacy Of Retiring United States Senator William Thad Cochran.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR83/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0083.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Sykes"},
{"bill_id":1109126,"bill_number":"HR87","title":"St. Andrew's Episcopal School High School Boys Basketball Team; congratulate on first-ever MHSAA Class 3A State Championship in the school's history.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The St. Andrew's Episcopal School Saints High School Boys Basketball Team For Winning Their First Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 3a State Championship In The School's History.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR87/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0087.xml","sponsor":"Edward Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1109127,"bill_number":"HC104","title":"Choctaw Central Lady Warriors Basketball Team; congratulate on 7th championship and back-to-back championship wins.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2018 Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Choctaw Central Lady Warriors Basketball Team On Winning Their Seventh Class 3a State Championship And Being Back-to-back Champions.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC104/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0104.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":1109128,"bill_number":"HR88","title":"Louise Collins Bell Bland; commend on occasion of her 105th birthday.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Life And Legacy Of Mrs. Louise Collins Bell Bland And Congratulating Her On The Outstanding Occasion Of Her 105th Birthday.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR88/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0088.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":1109129,"bill_number":"HC105","title":"Access to Justice Month; declare June 2018 as month of observance in Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Exceptional Works Of The Mississippi Access To Justice Commission On Its 12th Year Anniversary And Declaring The Month Of June 2018 As Access To Justice Month In The State Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC105/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0105.xml","sponsor":"Greg Snowden"},
{"bill_id":1109130,"bill_number":"HR89","title":"Dr. Milton Duane \"Bud\" Matthews; commend life and legacy upon his passing.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Life, Service And Legacy Of Dr. Milton Duane \"bud\" Matthews And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Friends Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR89/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0089.xml","sponsor":"Philip Gunn"},
{"bill_id":1109131,"bill_number":"HR90","title":"Greenwood Public School District retirees; commend years of service.","description":"A Resolution Commending The 2017-2018 Retirees Of The Greenwood Public School District For Their Many Years Of Dedicated Service.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR90/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0090.xml","sponsor":"Willie Perkins"},
{"bill_id":1109132,"bill_number":"HR93","title":"Tupelo High School Golden Wave Swim Team; commend for winning MHSAA Class 2A State Championship for the 11th straight time.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Tupelo High School Golden Wave Swim Team For Winning The Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 2a State Championship For The 11th Straight Time And For An Overall Outstanding Season.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR93/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0093.xml","sponsor":"Shane Aguirre"},
{"bill_id":1109133,"bill_number":"HR92","title":"Representative Robert Huddleston; commend distinguished legislative career of upon his retirement.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Distinguished And Laudable Legislative Career Of The Most Honorable And Distinguished Gentleman From Tallahatchie, Representative Robert E. Huddleston.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR92/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0092.xml","sponsor":"America Middleton"},
{"bill_id":1109134,"bill_number":"HR91","title":"Lamar County student VEX/IQ Mississippi Robotics Championship winners; commend and congratulate.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Vex/iq Mississippi Robotics Championship Winners From Lamar County.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR91/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0091.xml","sponsor":"Brad Touchstone"},
{"bill_id":1109135,"bill_number":"SC656","title":"Join University of Mississippi in commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the 1968 \"Mule Train\" March from Marks to Washington.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Joining The University Of Mississippi In Commemorating The 50th Anniversary Of The 1968 \"mule Train-poor People's Campaign March\" From Marks, Mississippi, To Washington, D.c.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-04-02","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC656/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0656.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1109136,"bill_number":"SR8","title":"Join University of Mississippi in commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the 1968 \"Mule Train\" March from Marks to Washington.","description":"A Resolution Joining The University Of Mississippi In Commemorating The 50th Anniversary Of The 1968 \"mule Train-poor People's Campaign March\" From Marks, Mississippi, To Washington, D.c.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-26","last_action":"Immediate Release","last_action_date":"2018-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR8/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SR/SR0008.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1109214,"bill_number":"SC657","title":"Congratulate MSU \"Lady Bulldogs\" Women's Basketball Team for second consecutive NCAA Tournament \"Final Four\" appearance.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Congratulating The Mississippi State University \"lady Bulldogs\" Women's Basketball Team And Wbca \"coach Of The Year\" Coach Vic Schaefer For Advancing To Its Second Consecutive Ncaa Tournament \"final Four\" Appearance, And Recognize Teaira Mccowan, Victoria Vivians And Morgan William, And All Team Members For A Special Season.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-04-04","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC657/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0657.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":1109263,"bill_number":"HR94","title":"Doris McCool Osborne; commend the life and mourn the loss of upon her passing.","description":"A Resolution Commemorating The Life And Mourning The Loss Of Mrs. Doris Mccool Osborne And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To Her Family Upon Her Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR94/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0094.xml","sponsor":"Willie Perkins"},
{"bill_id":1109315,"bill_number":"HR95","title":"Dr. Robyn Killebrew; commend and congratulate on being named 2017 Milken Educator Award recipient.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Phenomenal Approach To Educational Administration, Building Educator Morale And Emphasizing Student Engagement Of Dr. Robyn Killebrew, Principal Of Pass Christian High School In Pass Christian, Mississippi, And Congratulating Her Upon Receiving A 2017 Milken Educator Award.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR95/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0095.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":1109471,"bill_number":"HR96","title":"Elder Clifton Goodloe, Jr.; commend for his service to community and church.","description":"A Resolution Commending Elder Clifton Goodloe, Jr., For His Outstanding Dedication And Tremendous Service To His Church And To His Community.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR96/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0096.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":1109473,"bill_number":"HR97","title":"Janet Hildebrant; commend upon being named Teacher of the Year at Hernando Elementary School.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Mrs. Janet Hildebrant On Earning The Honor Of Hernando Elementary School's Teacher Of The Year.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR97/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HR/HR0097.xml","sponsor":"Robert Foster"},
{"bill_id":1109486,"bill_number":"SR9","title":"Commend Milford Currie for 40 years of outstanding service to the State of Mississippi.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Outstanding Legacy Of Public Service Of Milford Currie After 40 Years Of Dedicated Service To The Governor's Office And The Mississippi Department Of Archives And History.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Immediate Release","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR9/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SR/SR0009.xml","sponsor":"John Horhn"},
{"bill_id":1109522,"bill_number":"SC658","title":"Mourn the passing of prominent Journalist Wayne Sims \"Joe\" Rutherford of Tupelo.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Mourning The Passing Of Prominent Mississippi Journalist Wayne Sims \"joe\" Rutherford, Recognizing His Legacy And Extending The Condolences Of The Legislature To His Family.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-04-02","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC658/2018","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0658.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":1125567,"bill_number":"SC506","title":"Extend condolences of Legislature and commend legacy of former Biloxi Mayor and Gulf Coast Civic Leader A.J. Holloway, Jr.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Condolences Of The Legislature To The Bereaved Family And Friends Of Former Biloxi Mayor And Mississippi Gulf Coast Civic Leader A.j. Holloway, Jr., And Commending His Legacy.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-08-30","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC506/2018/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20181E/pdf/history/SC/SC0506.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":1125571,"bill_number":"SC503","title":"Extend condolences of Legislature to the family of Mississippi's Goodwill Ambassador Paul Ott Carruth.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Condolences Of The Mississippi Legislature To The Bereaved Family Of Goodwill Ambassador Paul Ott Carruth Of Lake Dixie Springs, Mississippi, Who Reached Millions Of Students And Citizens With His Message About Wildlife Conservation And Family Values.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-08-30","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC503/2018/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20181E/pdf/history/SC/SC0503.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":1125573,"bill_number":"SC504","title":"Extend the condolences of the Legislature on the passing of Circuit Judge Henry Lackey.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Condolences Of The Legislature To The Bereaved Family Of Retired Third District","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-08-30","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC504/2018/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20181E/pdf/history/SC/SC0504.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1125575,"bill_number":"SB2001","title":"Lottery; create and establish the Mississippi Lottery Corporation to administer the lottery.","description":"An Act To Create The Alyce G. Clarke Mississippi Lottery Law To Establish A State Lottery; To Create The Mississippi Lottery Corporation To Administer The State Lottery; To Provide That The Affairs Of The Corporation Shall Be Administered And Governed By A Board Of Directors Appointed By The Governor With The Advice And Consent Of The Senate; To Provide The Terms Of Office And Powers And Duties Of The Board; To Provide That The Mississippi Lottery Corporation Shall Be Managed By A President Selected By The Board With The Approval Of The Governor; To Provide That The President Shall Serve At The Pleasure Of The Board; To Provide For The Powers And Duties Of The President; To Authorize The Board To Employ Legal Counsel; To Require Background Investigation Of Applicants For Employment With The Corporation; To Provide For The Disposition Of Proceeds Received From The Sale Of Lottery Tickets; To Provide For Appeals By Retailers, Vendors Or Applicants Aggrieved By Decisions Of The President Or The Board Of Directors; To Prohibit The Sale Of Lottery Tickets To Anyone Under The Age Of 21; To Provide The Manner In Which Prizes May Be Paid And To Authorize The Voluntary Assignment Of Prizes; To Provide For The Selection Of Lottery Ticket Retailers And The Requirements That Must Be Met To Become A Retailer; To Provide That The Proceeds From The Sale Of Lottery Tickets And Received By A Lottery Retailer Shall Constitute A Trust; To Place Certain Requirements On Vendors Of Goods Or Services Necessary For The Implementation Of The State Lottery; To Provide For Criminal Background Investigations By The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety On Potential Vendors, Potential Retailers And Certain Employees Of The Corporation; To Make Unlawful Certain Acts With Regard To The State Lottery; To Provide For The Disposition Of Proceeds Received From The Sale Of Lottery Tickets; To Provide That The Net Proceeds Collected From The Sale Of Lottery Tickets Shall Be Deposited Into A Lottery Proceeds Fund Created In The State Treasury For Various Purposes; To Amend Section 7-7-211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department Of Audit To Review And Approve Any Independent Auditor Selected By The Mississippi Lottery Corporation To Conduct An Annual Audit Of The Corporation And To Conduct Audits Or Investigations Of The Mississippi Lottery Corporation If In The Opinion Of The State Auditor Conditions Justify Such Audits Or Investigations; To Amend Sections 25-9-107, 25-11-103, 25-41-3, 31-7-13, 67-1-71, 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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-31","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2001/2018/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20181E/pdf/history/SB/SB2001.xml","sponsor":"Philip Moran"},
{"bill_id":1125577,"bill_number":"SC505","title":"Extend the \"RESPECT\" of the Legislature for the life and contributions of Aretha Franklin, the \"Queen of Soul.\"","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Eternal \"respect\" Of The Legislature For The Life And Accomplishments Of Aretha Franklin, The \"queen Of Soul,\" And Expressing The Condolences Of The Mississippi Legislature To Her Family Upon Her Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-08-30","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC505/2018/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20181E/pdf/history/SC/SC0505.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1125580,"bill_number":"SC507","title":"Mourn the passing of Mississippi Gulf Coast Civic and Business Leader Anthony Joseph Topazi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Mourning The Passing Of Mississippi Gulf Coast Civic And Business Leader Anthony Joseph Topazi And Commending His Life And Public Service.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-08-30","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC507/2018/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20181E/pdf/history/SC/SC0507.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":1125582,"bill_number":"SC502","title":"Mourn the loss of former State Senator and State Representative Dr. Bill Canon and commend his service.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commending The Life And Public Service Of Former State Senator And State Representative Dr. William \"bill\" Canon Of Columbus, Mississippi, And Expressing The Sympathy Of The Legislature.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-08-30","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC502/2018/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20181E/pdf/history/SC/SC0502.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":1125584,"bill_number":"SC501","title":"Mourn the loss of Brad Dye and commend service.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commending The Life And Public Service Of Bradford Johnson Dye, Jr., Long-time Legislator And Former Lieutenant Governor From Charleston, Mississippi, And Expressing The Sympathy Of The Legislature.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-08-30","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC501/2018/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20181E/pdf/history/SC/SC0501.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":1125586,"bill_number":"HB1","title":"Mississippi Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2018; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Infrastructure Modernization Act Of 2018; To Amend Section 27-67-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Portion Of State Use Tax Revenue Shall Be Deposited Into Special Funds In The State Treasury And Used To Assist Municipalities And Counties In Paying Costs Associated With Repair, Maintenance And Reconstruction Of Roads, Streets And Bridges; To Provide That A Portion Of State Use Tax Revenue Shall Be Deposited Into The Local System Bridge Replacement And Rehabilitation Fund; To Amend Section 65-37-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Funds In The Local System Bridge Replacement And Rehabilitation Fund To Be Used For Local Bridges In Certain Circumstances; To Require The Mississippi Department Of Transportation To Direct By Written Notice Any Local Governing Boards To Close Any Bridge Under Its Jurisdiction That Must Be Closed To Prevent The Reduction In Federal Transportation Funding To The State; To Impose An Annual Tax On Electric Vehicles And Hybrid Vehicles In Addition To Any Other Taxes For Which The Vehicles Are Liable; To Provide That The Tax On Electric Vehicles And Hybrid Vehicles Shall Be Paid To The County Tax Collector At The Same Time And In The Same Manner As The Annual Highway Privilege Tax Is Paid; To Provide That The Tax Collector Shall Remit The Proceeds Of The Taxes To The Department Of Revenue And That The Department Shall Apportion The Proceeds Of The Taxes Among The Various Purposes Specified For Gasoline And Diesel Fuel Taxes In The Same Proportion That Those Taxes Were Apportioned For Those Purposes During The Previous State Fiscal Year; To Amend Section 1, Chapter 479, Laws Of 2015, To Authorize The Issuance Of Additional Revenue Bonds Under Such Law And To Provide That The Proceeds Of The Additional Bonds Shall Be Deposited Into The Emergency Road And Bridge Repair Fund And The 2018 Transportation And Infrastructure Improvements Fund Created In This Act; To Create In The State Treasury A Special Fund To Be Known As The \"emergency Road And Bridge Repair Fund\"; To Provide That Money In The Fund Shall Be Utilized By The Mississippi Department Of Transportation, With The Advice Of The Emergency Road And Bridge Repair Fund Advisory Board; To Provide Funding For Emergency Repairs To Roads, Streets And Highways In This State And Emergency Bridge Repairs On Public Roads, Streets And Highways In This State; To Create The Emergency Road And Bridge Repair Fund Advisory Board And Provide For Its Membership; To Provide That The Emergency Road And Bridge Repair Fund Advisory Board Shall Provide Nonbinding Advice To The Department Of Transportation Regarding The Expenditure Of Money In The Emergency Road And Bridge Repair Fund; To Create In The State Treasury A Special Fund To Be Known As The \"2018 Transportation And Infrastructure Improvements Fund\"; To Provide That Monies In The Fund Shall Be For Infrastructure Projects And/or Other Projects That Are Economically Beneficial That Are Otherwise Provided By Law To Be Funded By Monies In This Fund; To Amend Section 49-17-407, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Provision That Provides For The Abatement Of The Environmental Protection Fee Levied On Bonded Distributors Of Motor Fuel When The Unobligated Balance In The Mississippi Groundwater Protection Trust Fund Reaches Or Exceeds $10,000,000.00; To Provide That When The Unobligated Balance In The Mississippi Groundwater Protection Trust Fund Reaches Or Exceeds $10,000,000.00, The Department Of Revenue Shall Deposit The Revenue Derived From The Environmental Protection Fee Into The State Highway Fund; To Amend Section 75-76-129, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Fees Collected Through December 31, 2028, Under The Gaming Control Act As A Result Of Wagers On Sporting Events Shall Be Deposited Into The State Highway Fund To Be Used Solely For The Repair And Maintenance Of State Highways; To Amend Section 19-11-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow County Boards Of Supervisors To Expend Monies During 2019 On Deficient Bridges Of The County In The State Aid Road System Or The Local System Road Program That Have A Sufficiency Rating Of Less Than Fifty During The Last Term Of Office Of Such Boards; To Require The Department Of Audit To Audit Or Enter Into Contracts For A Performance Audit Of Any Projects Under The Mississippi Department Of Transportation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-29","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1/2018/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20181E/pdf/history/HB/HB0001.xml","sponsor":"Philip Gunn"},
{"bill_id":1125614,"bill_number":"HB2","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":"2018-08-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB2/2018/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20181E/pdf/history/HB/HB0002.xml","sponsor":"Alyce Clarke"},
{"bill_id":1125616,"bill_number":"SC508","title":"Mourn the loss of Wilkinson County Chancery Clerk Thomas C. Tolliver, Jr.","description":"A Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commending The Life And Public Service Of Thomas C. Tolliver, Jr., Of Wilkinson County, Mississippi, The Longest-tenured-serving Chancery Clerk In The State Of Mississippi At The Time Of His Death.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2018-08-29","last_action":"Died by Other Means","last_action_date":"2018-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC508/2018/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20181E/pdf/history/SC/SC0508.xml","sponsor":"Tammy Witherspoon"},
{"bill_id":1125618,"bill_number":"HB3","title":"Taxpayer Pay Raise Act; freeze decreases in income and franchise tax rates and freeze increase in federal employment tax deductions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Provisions That Decrease The Income Tax Rates For Calendar Years 2019 And Thereafter; To Amend Section 27-7-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Provisions That Increase The Portion Of The Federal Self-employment Taxes Assessed Against Self-employed Individuals That May Be Allowed As An Adjustment To Gross Income Under The State Income Tax Law In Taxable Years Ending In 2019 And Thereafter; To Amend Sections 27-13-5 And 27-13-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Provisions That Decrease The Franchise Tax Rate For Tax Years Beginning On Or After January 1, 2019; 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":"2018-08-29","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2018-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB3/2018/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20181E/pdf/history/HB/HB0003.xml","sponsor":"David Baria"},
{"bill_id":1125636,"bill_number":"SC509","title":"Commend life and honor the military, civic and public service of U.S. Senator John McCain.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Life And Remembering The Military, Civic And Dedicated Public Service Of United States Senator John Sidney Mccain, Iii, And Extending The Condolences Of The Legislature On His Passing.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2018-08-29","last_action":"Died by Other Means","last_action_date":"2018-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC509/2018/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20181E/pdf/history/SC/SC0509.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1125640,"bill_number":"HR4","title":"Asya Branch; commend upon being crowned Miss Mississippi 2018.","description":"A Resolution Commending Ms. Asya Branch Upon Being Crowned Miss Mississippi 2018.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-08-30","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR4/2018/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20181E/pdf/history/HR/HR0004.xml","sponsor":"Orlando Paden"},
{"bill_id":1125644,"bill_number":"HR2","title":"Bertha Hill; commend life upon her passing.","description":"A Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life, Legacy And Service Of Mrs. Bertha Ree Mcdonald Hill And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To Her Family And Friends Upon Her Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-08-30","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR2/2018/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20181E/pdf/history/HR/HR0002.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1125652,"bill_number":"HR1","title":"Mrs. Aretha Franklin; commend the life and musical legacy of upon her passing.","description":"A Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life And Stellar Music Career Of The Irrefutable Queen Of Soul And Rhythm And Blues Legend Mrs. Aretha Louise Franklin And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To Her Family And Friends Upon Her Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-08-30","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR1/2018/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20181E/pdf/history/HR/HR0001.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":1125658,"bill_number":"HR3","title":"Dr. Patrick Louis Pierce; commend life and legacy upon his passing.","description":"A Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life And Legacy Of Dr. Patrick Louis Pierce.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-08-30","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR3/2018/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20181E/pdf/history/HR/HR0003.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":1125664,"bill_number":"HR5","title":"Thomas C. Tolliver Jr.; commend life and legacy upon his passing.","description":"A Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life And Legacy Of Mr. Thomas C. Tolliver Jr. And Expressing Sincere And Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Friends Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-08-30","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR5/2018/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20181E/pdf/history/HR/HR0005.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":1125727,"bill_number":"HR6","title":"Honorable U.S. Senator John Sidney McCain III; commend distinguished career and esteemed public service upon his passing.","description":"A Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commending The Distinguished Life, Public Service And Esteemed Career Of War Patriot, National Hero And American Politician Extraordinaire, The Honorable United States Senator John Sidney Mccain Iii, And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To His Family, Colleagues, Constituents And Friends Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-08-30","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR6/2018/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20181E/pdf/history/HR/HR0006.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1125737,"bill_number":"SB2002","title":"BP Settlement Funds; deposit into State BP Settlement Fund and Gulf Coast Restoration Fund.","description":"An Act Amend Section 27-103-302, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That From And After September 1, 2018, All Bp Oil Spill Settlement Funds Received By The State Shall Be Deposited Into The State Bp Settlement Fund And The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund; To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Designated As The \"state Bp Settlement Fund\"; To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Designated As The \"gulf Coast Restoration Fund\" (gcrf); To Provide That Monies In The Gcrf Shall Be Used, Upon Appropriation By The Legislature, To Provide Assistance To Applicants Through Programs Or Projects Authorized By This Act; To Provide That Monies In The Gcrf Shall Be Used Only For Programs Or Projects That Are Located In The Gulf Coast Region As Defined In The Federal Restore Act; To Create The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund Advisory Board To Provide Advice To Mda When Reviewing Applications For Assistance Under This Act; To Provide That The Mississippi Development Authority (mda) Shall Be The Administrator Of The Gcrf; To Authorize Mda To Carry Out Any Powers And Duties Authorized In This Act And Provide That Mda Shall Handle All Of The Day-to-day Matters Relating To The Gcrf; To Limit The Amount Of The Annual Administration Expenses Of Mda In Carrying Out Its Duties Under This Act; To Specify The Applicants Who Are Eligible For Assistance Under This Act; To Provide That Mda Shall Establish Criteria, Rules And Procedures For Accepting And Reviewing Applications For Assistance Under This Act; To Provide That Mda Shall Review, Compile, And Score All Timely Received Applications And Shall Present The Applications And Its Recommendations For Assistance To Individual Projects To The Legislature No Later Than December 1 Of The Year; To Provide That The Legislature Shall Determine Individual Projects That Will Be Funded By Separate Line Items In An Appropriation Bill; To Provide That Applications For Assistance Will Be Received Through Web Portals Set Up By Mda; To Authorize Mda To Establish Programs For Making Loans, Loan Guarantees, Grants And Any Other Financial Assistance To Applicants Whose Projects Are Approved For Assistance; To Specify The Applicants Who Are Eligible For Assistance Under These Programs; To Provide That Mda Shall Establish Programs And An Application Process To Provide Assistance To Applicants Who Prioritize Certain Types Of Projects; To Provide That Assistance Provided Under This Act May Not Be Used To Finance 100% Of The Cost Of Any Project; To Provide That Contracts Executed By Mda With Recipients Of Assistance Under This Act Must Include Provisions Requiring A Performance Report On The Contracted Activities; To Provide For Financial Audits Of Recipients Of Assistance Under This Act And Provide For Performance Audits Of Mda's Administration Of The Gcrf Under This Act; To Require Mda To File An Annual Report With Certain Legislative Officials And Lbo That Includes Detailed Information Regarding Receipts And Expenditures Of The Funds Received And Provided As Assistance Under This Act; To Require The State Treasurer To Transfer A Certain Amount Of Funds From The Budget Contingency Fund To The 2018 Transportation And Infrastructure Improvements Fund, Mississippi Highway-railroad Grade Crossing Safety Account And The Mississippi Railroad Improvements Fund; To Amend Section 9, House Bill No. 1, First Extraordinary Session Of 2018, To Provide That Money In The 2018 Transportation And Infrastructure Improvements Fund, Shall Be Disbursed, In The Discretion Of The Department Of Finance And Administration, For Certain Projects; To Specify The Projects For Which Money May Be Disbursed; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-09-05","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-09-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2002/2018/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20181E/pdf/history/SB/SB2002.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":1125767,"bill_number":"HR7","title":"Judge Edward C. Fenwick; commend upon the occasion of his retirement.","description":"A Resolution Commending Judge Edward C. Fenwick For His Outstanding Professional Accomplishments Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement From The Sixth Chancery Court District Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-08-30","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR7/2018/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20181E/pdf/history/HR/HR0007.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":1125770,"bill_number":"HR8","title":"Peggy Oswalt; commend upon the occasion of her retirement from Renasant Insurance.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Distinguished Career And Meritorious Leadership And Service That Mrs. Peggy Oswalt Provided As An Insurance Agent At Renasant Insurance Upon The Occasion Of Her Retirement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-08-30","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2018-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR8/2018/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20181E/pdf/history/HR/HR0008.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":1125777,"bill_number":"SR2","title":"Mourn the loss of former State Senator and State Representative Dr. Bill Canon and commend his service.","description":"A Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commending The Life And Public Service Of Former State Senator And State Representative Dr. William \"bill\" Canon Of Columbus, Mississippi, And Expressing The Sympathy Of The Senate.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-08-29","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR2/2018/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20181E/pdf/history/SR/SR0002.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":1125778,"bill_number":"SR8","title":"Commend life and honor the military, civic and public service of U.S. Senator John McCain.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Life And Remembering The Military, Civic And Dedicated Public Service Of United States Senator John Sidney Mccain, Iii, And Extending The Condolences Of The Senate On His Passing.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-08-29","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR8/2018/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20181E/pdf/history/SR/SR0008.xml","sponsor":"Terry Burton"},
{"bill_id":1125780,"bill_number":"SR4","title":"Extend the \"RESPECT\" of the Mississippi Senate for the life and contributions of Aretha Franklin, the \"Queen of Soul.\"","description":"A Resolution Extending The Eternal \"respect\" Of The Senate For The Life And Accomplishments Of Aretha Franklin, The \"queen Of Soul,\" And Expressing The Condolences Of The Mississippi Senate To Her Family Upon Her Passing.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-08-29","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR4/2018/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20181E/pdf/history/SR/SR0004.xml","sponsor":"Robert Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1125781,"bill_number":"SR7","title":"Mourn the loss of Wilkinson County Chancery Clerk Thomas C. Tolliver, Jr.","description":"A Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commending The Life And Public Service Of Thomas C. Tolliver, Jr., Of Wilkinson County, Mississippi, The Longest-tenured-serving Chancery Clerk In The State Of Mississippi At The Time Of His Death.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-08-29","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2018-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR7/2018/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20181E/pdf/history/SR/SR0007.xml","sponsor":"Tammy Witherspoon"},
{"bill_id":1125784,"bill_number":"SR5","title":"Extend the condolences of the Senate on the passing of Circuit Judge Henry Lackey.","description":"A Resolution Extending The Condolences Of The Senate To The Bereaved Family Of Retired Third District Circuit Judge Henry Lackey From Calhoun City, Mississippi, And Recognizing His Professional Legacy.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-08-29","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR5/2018/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20181E/pdf/history/SR/SR0005.xml","sponsor":"Gray Tollison"},
{"bill_id":1125785,"bill_number":"SR9","title":"Mourn the passing of Mississippi Gulf Coast Civic and Business Leader Anthony Joseph Topazi.","description":"A Resolution Mourning The Passing Of Mississippi Gulf Coast Civic And Business Leader Anthony Joseph Topazi And Commending His Life And Public Service.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-08-29","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR9/2018/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20181E/pdf/history/SR/SR0009.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"},
{"bill_id":1125787,"bill_number":"SR6","title":"Extend condolences of Senate to the family of Mississippi's Goodwill Ambassador Paul Ott Carruth.","description":"A Resolution Extending The Condolences Of The Mississippi Senate To The Bereaved Family Of Goodwill Ambassador Paul Ott Carruth Of Lake Dixie Springs, Mississippi, Who Reached Millions Of Students And Citizens With His Message About Wildlife Conservation And Family Values.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-08-29","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR6/2018/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20181E/pdf/history/SR/SR0006.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":1125789,"bill_number":"SR1","title":"Mourn the loss of Brad Dye and commend service.","description":"A Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commending The Life And Public Service Of Bradford Johnson Dye, Jr., Long-time Legislator And Former Lieutenant Governor From Charleston, Mississippi, And Expressing The Sympathy Of The Legislature.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-08-29","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR1/2018/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20181E/pdf/history/SR/SR0001.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":1125792,"bill_number":"SR3","title":"Extend condolences of Senate and commend legacy of former Biloxi Mayor and Gulf Coast Civic Leader A.J. Holloway, Jr.","description":"A Resolution Extending The Condolences Of The Senate To The Bereaved Family And Friends Of Former Biloxi Mayor And Mississippi Gulf Coast Civic Leader A.j. Holloway, Jr., And Commending His Legacy.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-08-29","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR3/2018/X1","state_link":"http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20181E/pdf/history/SR/SR0003.xml","sponsor":"Thomas Gollott"}
]