House Bill 949

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.

In the House of Representatives

• Andy Gipson

  Sponsor

• Senate committee amendmentAdopted

  Adopted Feb 28

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In the House of Representatives Jan 11 – Feb 1

1. Jan 11Referred to the House committee on Judiciary B
2. Jan 25Reported from committee in the House: title sufficient, do pass
3. Feb 1Passed the House

In the Senate Feb 2 – Feb 28

1. Feb 2Sent to the Senate
2. Feb 12Referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary, Division A
3. Feb 22Reported from committee in the Senate: title sufficient, do pass as amended
4. Feb 28Amended in the Senate
5. Passed the Senate as amended

Back in the House of Representatives Mar 1 – Mar 12

1. Mar 1Returned to the House to concur in the Senate's amendments
2. Mar 7Concurred in the House in the Senate's amendments
3. Mar 12Enrolled bill signed in the House

To the Governor Mar 12 – Mar 19

1. Mar 12Enrolled bill signed in the Senate
2. Mar 19Approved by the Governor