Committees · 2008 Regular Session
Judiciary A
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2008 Regular Session.
Bills sent245
10% of the bills the House of Representatives sent to committees
Reported out31%
77 of 245; 1 moved on without a report, 167 stopped in committee
Time in committee14 days
most between 8 and 15 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term. The 2026 is so far.
2026164 bills
reported 20% · typically 15 days, most 14–15 · 0 amendments · 25 members
2025169 bills
reported 25% · typically 10 days, most 8–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2024132 bills
reported 30% · typically 15 days, most 14–19 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2023128 bills
reported 34% · typically 13 days, most 9–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2022118 bills
reported 24% · typically 13 days, most 10–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
202196 bills
reported 28% · typically 10 days, most 5–10 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2020154 bills
reported 25% · typically 15 days, most 14–70 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2019123 bills
reported 34% · typically 10 days, most 7–14 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2018132 bills
reported 22% · typically 8 days, most 8–12 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2017135 bills
reported 15% · typically 11 days, most 11–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2016187 bills
reported 17% · typically 6 days, most 6–8 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2015186 bills
reported 24% · typically 9 days, most 5–9 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2014236 bills
reported 35% · typically 9 days, most 8–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2013189 bills
reported 37% · typically 8 days, most 7–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2012178 bills
reported 29% · typically 8 days, most 5–14 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2011222 bills
reported 32% · typically 9 days, most 8–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2010238 bills
reported 29% · typically 14 days, most 6–18 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2009266 bills
reported 31% · typically 13 days, most 8–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2008245 bills
reported 31% · typically 14 days, most 8–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2008 Regular Session, newest first.
245 bills
Senate Bill 2188 · Outside attorney fees; require review of certain contracts for.
Sent March 18, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2751 · District attorneys; revise number of assistants and investigators authorized.
Sent March 18, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and was vetoed
Senate Bill 2756 · Certain circuit court districts; bring forward sections.
Sent March 18, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2019 · Wrongful death action; damages not awarded parent who has abandoned a child.
Sent March 17, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 1 day
Senate Bill 2728 · Public records act; clarify law enforcement exemptions.
Sent March 17, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 1 day
Senate Bill 2209 · DeSoto County; authorize second county court judge.
Sent March 13, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2246 · Drug courts; encourage increase in number.
Sent March 13, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2619 · DNA evidence; create task force to study proper preservation of.
Sent March 13, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2605 · MS Mortgage Consumer Protection Law; clarify provisions/authorize Commissioner of Banking to issue subpoenas.
Sent March 10, 2008 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2549 · "Mississippi Child Protection Act of 2008"; enact.
Sent March 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 14 days
Senate Bill 2550 · Covenant marriage; enact as form of marriage.
Sent March 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 14 days
Senate Bill 2728 · Public records act; clarify law enforcement exemptions.
Sent March 4, 2008 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2749 · Executors and administrators; remove repealer on provisions relating to environmental laws.
Sent March 4, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2751 · District attorneys; revise number of assistants and investigators authorized.
Sent March 4, 2008 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and was vetoed
Senate Bill 2756 · Certain circuit court districts; bring forward sections.
Sent March 4, 2008 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2822 · Eminent domain; restrict to direct public use.
Sent March 4, 2008 · Reported out after 1 day · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2886 · Transparency in Lawsuits Protection Act; create.
Sent March 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 14 days
Senate Bill 2998 · Tort Claims Act; revise definition of employee.
Sent March 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 14 days
Senate Bill 2030 · Health care expenses; custodial parent or responsible parent to pay.
Sent March 3, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2541 · Unlawful distribution of abortion-inducing drug (RU 486); prohibit.
Sent March 3, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
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Senate Bill 2600 · Emancipation of minor child; provide for without necessity of court order in certain cases.
Sent March 3, 2008 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2623 · Child support guidelines based on adjusted gross income; increase.
Sent March 3, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2709 · Address Confidentiality Program; create.
Sent March 3, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2571 · Justice courts; reform.
Sent February 29, 2008 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2589 · Methamphetamine; clarify possession of precursors.
Sent February 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
Senate Bill 2593 · Implied consent; revise various testing provisions.
Sent February 29, 2008 · Reported out after 5 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2626 · Uniform Premarital Agreement Act; enact (NCCUSL).
Sent February 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
Senate Bill 2842 · Age of majority; eighteen.
Sent February 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
Senate Bill 2246 · Drug courts; encourage increase in number.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2264 · Wiretap; authorize continued monitoring of cell phones transported outside state on original court order.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2634 · Food stamp fraud; include misuse of EBT card.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2748 · Capital cases; revise impaneling of sentencing jury.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 19 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2817 · Conspiracy and assistance program fraud; revise statute of limitation.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1009 · Miss Breland's Law; enhance penalty for certain crimes of theft and forgery.
Sent February 26, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1175 · Professional; activities that constitute authorized practice of law regulated by State Supreme Court.
Sent February 26, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2921 · Capital murder; killing of multiple victims in a single incident.
Sent February 26, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
Senate Bill 2019 · Wrongful death action; damages not awarded parent who has abandoned a child.
Sent February 25, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2022 · Minors; notify DHS and DA when conception is due to rape or sexual battery.
Sent February 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
Senate Bill 2124 · Practice of law; clarify does not constitute debt management.
Sent February 25, 2008 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2619 · DNA evidence; create task force to study proper preservation of.
Sent February 25, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2753 · Child custody and visitation; provide procedure during military deployment.
Sent February 25, 2008 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2837 · Criminal trespass; enhance when trespass is knowing and trespasser is in possession of a firearm.
Sent February 25, 2008 · Reported out after 22 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2100 · Appeals; not allowed where defendant enters guilty plea.
Sent February 22, 2008 · Reported out after 24 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2120 · DUI; enhance minimum penalties for a first offense.
Sent February 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
Senate Bill 2134 · Public officers; clarify ineligibility to serve after pleading guilty to a felony.
Sent February 22, 2008 · Reported out after 24 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2209 · DeSoto County; authorize second county court judge.
Sent February 22, 2008 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2766 · Adoptions and child support orders regarding same sex couples; shall not be enforced by the courts of this state.
Sent February 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
House Bill 321 · Real estate transactions; require disclosure if property used as methamphetamine lab.
Sent February 20, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1326 · County prosecuting attorney; authorize certain counties to employ full time.
Sent February 19, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2983 · Ethics Commission; revise duties and other provisions.
Sent February 19, 2008 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 496 · Board of Medical Licensure; authorize to issue subpoenas during investigations and provide for rules and appeals.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 5 days
House Bill 911 · Immediate possession; authorize certain municipality to use for certain purposes.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 972 · Open Meetings Act; revise definition of "meeting" to exclude certain assemblages of certain airport authority commissioners from.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1289 · Collective Bargaining Agreement; authorize fair share provision.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 5 days
House Bill 473 · Mental treatment; revise who is required to make commitment exam and time to complete exam.
Sent February 12, 2008 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
Senate Bill 2072 · Child custody; active military duty not a change in circumstance.
Sent February 12, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 35 days
Senate Bill 2075 · Deeds of trust; require indexing instructions.
Sent February 12, 2008 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2112 · Tort immunity; include food donated to needy.
Sent February 12, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 35 days
House Bill 342 · Drug houses; add seizure of houses as option in proceedings to rid municipalities of.
Sent February 5, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 679 · Expunction; conform pretrial intervention.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 681 · Implied consent; refusal appeal to toll suspension for reasonable time to contest.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 683 · Emergency medical technicians; authorize to administer blood test at scene of accident.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 688 · Justice court; increase monetary jurisdiction from $2,500.00 to $5,000.00.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 693 · Justice Court Reform Act of 2008; create.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 697 · Crimes; create new offense of failure to yield right-of-way that results in injury or death to another.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 738 · Estates or trusts; revise notice and representation procedures.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 740 · Uniform Power of Attorney Act; enact.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 777 · Attempted murder; create criminal offense.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 778 · State Grand Jury Act; revise jurisdiction (AG).
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 779 · Drug courts; establish in all circuit court districts.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 780 · Judges; provide additional judge for 12th Circuit Court District and create subdistricts.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 786 · State agencies; may hire attorneys directly without approval of Attorney General.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 792 · Open Meetings Act; Ethics Commission to enforce.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 793 · Public Records Act; Ethics Commission to enforce.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 794 · Ethics; revise prohibited conduct and enforcement provisions.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 795 · Blind trust; provide standards.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 796 · Ethics Commission; revise certain provisions, address blind trusts and enforce Public Records and Open Meetings Acts.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 804 · Uniform laws; enact Uniform Management of Institutional Funds Act (ULC).
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 805 · District Attorney; provide additional legal assistant and criminal investigator for First Circuit Court District.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 806 · District attorney legal assistants and criminal investigators; provide additional for certain circuit court districts.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 807 · Judges; provide additional judge for the Twenty-second Circuit Court District.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 809 · Uniform Unclaimed Property Act; enact.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 813 · Tort claims cases; clarify notice requirements.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 814 · Real property; acquisition for public project; authorize owner to waive appraisal requirement.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 817 · DNA evidence; create task force to study proper preservation of.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 822 · Conservators; revise provisions regarding notice of time and place of hearing for appointment and those in need.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 823 · Illegitimate children; revise conditions under which they may inherit from natural father.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 825 · Defibrillators; revise immunity under Good Samaritan Law.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 910 · Covenant marriage; enact as form of marriage.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 923 · Child custody and visitation; provide special rules in cases where parents are serving in military.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 925 · Assault; enhance penalty for certain victims/constables responsible for justice courtroom security.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 928 · Emancipation of minor child; provide for without necessity of court order in certain cases.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 939 · Marijuana; revise penalty for possession on or near school property.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 942 · Board on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training; add President of Police Benevolent Association as member.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 943 · Real property; create Task Force to Study Uniformity in Real Property Recordings.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 944 · Entities acquiring real property for projects using public funds; revise criteria as to what is just compensation for such property.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 945 · Real property; provide alternative procedure for governmental entities to acquire using public funds.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 950 · Crimes; create offense of attempted murder.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 955 · Public records; provide for release of exempt records when reason for nondisclosure no longer exists.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 956 · Campaign Finance Reform; require ultimate disclosure and limits.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 960 · Statutes of limitations; revise limitation on actions founded on domestic judgments or decrees.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 963 · Child support; require forgiveness or arrears obligation when DNA disproves paternity.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 992 · Judges and DAs; provide additional judges, legal assistants and criminal investigators in certain circuit court districts.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 9 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 993 · Law suits; provide notice to agency heads and revise authority of Attorney General to hire outside counsel (AG).
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1009 · Miss Breland's Law; enhance penalty for certain crimes of theft and forgery.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1015 · Public defenders; create pilot project.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1026 · Uniform laws; enact Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (ULC).
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1032 · Election crimes; require to be prosecuted.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1034 · Lobbying law; exempt certain individuals from definition of lobbyist and allow notice of late filing by email or fax.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1044 · Sales under execution; reduce time period during which those sales may be held.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1047 · Mississippi Justice Information Center; revise manner of certifying and authenticating certain documents.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1049 · Chancery court; create new district comprised of DeSoto County.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1050 · Mississippi Public Judicial Campaign Finance Reform Act; create.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1054 · District attorneys; provide additional assistant for the Twelfth Circuit Court District.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1058 · Twelfth Circuit Court Community Corrections Act of 2008; create.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1060 · Appellate judges; provide for appointed Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1088 · Marriage; remove waiting period, revise age requirements, revise blood test provisions.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Moved on without a report after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1105 · Implied consent; clarify.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1108 · Obstruction of justice; expand scope to include bribing a judge (AG).
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1119 · Abandonment of trial and appeals; provide for dismissal.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1120 · Criminal information; provide immediate access from Mississippi Justice Information Center.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1129 · Public Records Act; revise certain provisions to allow free and open examination of public records.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1134 · Probable cause hearing; provide for payment of costs when probable cause not found.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1137 · Divorce; clarify property and assets of a spouse.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1138 · DNA; require sampling upon all felony arrests (Katie's Law).
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1144 · Drug dealers; require registration of convicted.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1148 · Wiretapping; revise (AG).
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1152 · Public Records; revise exemptions.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1158 · Access to public records; revise time limit for production.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1162 · Public body; revise definition.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1175 · Professional; activities that constitute authorized practice of law regulated by State Supreme Court.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1185 · Indictment; allow prosecutor to inform victim or victim's family as to status of charge.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1194 · State officers and agencies; authorize to appoint or employ special counsel and provide requirements.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1195 · Crimes; prohibit consumption of alcohol by minors.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1202 · District attorneys; additional assistants and investigators for Seventh Circuit Court District.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1204 · Judges; provide additional judge for Seventh Circuit Court District.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1209 · Nepotism; revise definition of relative and repeal certain statutes.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1210 · Ethics; revise complaint proceedings before the commission.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1211 · Ethics; revise administration provisions of the commission.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1212 · Ethics; revise disclosure requirements.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1220 · Life support system; state's official position for courts to follow is to sustain life if conflict between family members.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1227 · Courts; allow use of Web cam for court appearance in all courts.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1233 · Revocable trusts; allow to be beneficiaries of payable on death bank accounts.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1235 · Marriage license; previously married applicant for must provide certified copy of divorce or annulment decree.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1240 · Children's Product Safety; create.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and was vetoed
House Bill 1261 · Administrative Office of the Courts interpreters pool; bring forward certain sections.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1266 · Transparency in Lawsuits Protection Act; create.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1282 · Pro bono requirement; exempt elected officials and government attorneys.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1310 · Drug courts; require in all circuit court districts.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1315 · Open Lawyer Fees Act; create.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1317 · Covenant marriage; enact as form of marriage.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1320 · Judges; Supreme Court required to appoint special judges to help reduce case loads in overburdened districts.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1322 · Motor vehicle insurance; driver with liability insurance not liable for property damage to uninsured or unlicensed driver.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1324 · Seizure and attachment; exempt payments to and from tuition savings programs.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1325 · Wills; revocation by divorce or annulment.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1326 · County prosecuting attorney; authorize certain counties to employ full time.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1330 · Eminent domain; public entities may proceed only under state law.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1343 · Racial profiling by law enforcement; prohibit.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1367 · Child custody; active military duty not a change in circumstance.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1371 · Elections; revise prohibited conduct by state, state-district, county, county-district and municipal employees.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1373 · Election contest; authorize Supreme Court to.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1385 · Supreme Court; authorize to appoint judge to hear election contest.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1399 · Political parties; provide civil cause of action against candidates who switch.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1400 · Mississippi Drug Courts; establish statewide.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1406 · Social security numbers; revise provision relating to the protection of.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1460 · Drug courts; revise participation requirements.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1463 · Adoption; clarify certain provisions.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 593 · Legislative subpoenas; provide for enforcement of and disallow protection of certain confidential information (PEER).
Sent February 1, 2008 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 601 · Trial; require within 270 days of arraignment of accused.
Sent February 1, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 605 · Ad valorem taxes; provide for transfer of portion of property between heirs when an heir fails to pay for 3 years.
Sent February 1, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 635 · Public funds; public officials who fail to timely deposit funds are guilty of misdemeanor.
Sent February 1, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 636 · Contracts; public officials entering unlawful contract personally liable for costs of suits.
Sent February 1, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 644 · Attempted murder; establish as a crime.
Sent February 1, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 653 · Elected officials; indictment results in suspension without pay and conviction results in removal.
Sent February 1, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 662 · Capital cases; allow sentencing proceedings to be conducted before trial judge if neither defendant nor state request sentencing jury.
Sent February 1, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 672 · Eminent domain; restrict use of.
Sent February 1, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 673 · Public Records Act; clarify law enforcement exemptions.
Sent February 1, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 550 · Accessories after the fact; revise offense.
Sent January 31, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 564 · Public records; delete authority of public agencies to collect certain fees.
Sent January 31, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 575 · Precursors; require record keeping of certain methamphetamine precursor.
Sent January 31, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 579 · Workers' Compensation; prohibit discharge of employee filing claim in good faith.
Sent January 31, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 581 · Marijuana; conform possession, possession in a motor vehicle and possession of paraphernalia penalties.
Sent January 31, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 591 · Eminent domain; restrict to direct public use.
Sent January 31, 2008 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 592 · Judges; provide an additional judge for Twenty-second Circuit Court District.
Sent January 31, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 469 · Child custody and visitation; provide procedure during military deployment.
Sent January 30, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 474 · Public Records Act; clarify law enforcement exemptions.
Sent January 30, 2008 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 476 · Divorce; revise residence requirements.
Sent January 30, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 477 · Irreconcilable differences; thirteenth ground for divorce.
Sent January 30, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 497 · Criminal investigator; provide additional for 5th Circuit Court District.
Sent January 30, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 505 · Implied consent law; authorize certain officers to administer chemical tests and specify full information.
Sent January 30, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 507 · DNA; require sampling of felony offenders.
Sent January 30, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
Senate Bill 2188 · Outside attorney fees; require review of certain contracts for.
Sent January 30, 2008 · Reported out after 35 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 319 · Executors and administrators; extend repealer on provisions relating to environmental laws.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 321 · Real estate transactions; require disclosure if property used as methamphetamine lab.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 326 · Mediation; require pursuit of mediation in all civil litigation.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 333 · Medical records; persons seeking disability benefits may obtain at no charge until final determination of disability.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 334 · Workers' compensation; require emergency hearing upon request of either party.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 339 · Estates; increase max. value of decedent's estate for purpose of debt payment upon presentation of successor's affidavit.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 344 · Justice Courts; increase civil jurisdiction to $3,500.00.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 360 · Cemetery or burial plot; provide certain rights to heirs or assigns of deceased.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 367 · Judges; provide additional chancellor for the Fourth Chancery Court District.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 368 · Criminal investigator; provide additional for 15th Circuit Court District.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 378 · Unauthorized practice of law; create position in AG's office to prosecute.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 380 · Witness immunity for testifying before Legislature; repeal.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 381 · Justice Court; no jury trials.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 382 · Court rules of practice and procedure; statutes to control in case of conflict.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 383 · Court filings; all are public records and cannot be stricken from public record.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 384 · Mortgage loans; illegal to close without a law license.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 385 · Deeds of trust; substitute trustee in foreclosure proceeding on must be Mississippi resident.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 389 · DNA; provide for testing for persons convicted of capital crimes.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 390 · DNA evidence; require preservation in capital cases.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 391 · DNA evidence; provide for use in capital cases.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 403 · Nonpartisan Judicial Election Act; repeal.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 410 · County prosecuting attorney; authorize certain counties to employ full time.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 411 · DNA; require sample for any adult convicted of a felony.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 416 · Habitual offender law; revise to include only violent offenses for life and one violent offense for the maximum term.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 428 · Crimes; prohibit judges from restricting or attempting to restrict free speech.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 433 · Blood tests; authorize EMTs to administer under Implied Consent Law.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 305 · Eminent domain; provide that certain costs be paid by governmental entity seeking to exercise.
Sent January 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 309 · Damages; cap noneconomic damages at $500,000.00 in all civil actions.
Sent January 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 312 · Law enforcement officers and personnel; prohibit active or retired from serving on grand or petit jury.
Sent January 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 313 · Exculpatory evidence; create procedure for new trial when state withholds in criminal prosecution.
Sent January 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 314 · Crimes; create criminal offense for law enforcement to provide false evidence.
Sent January 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 258 · Workers' Compensation Commission; provide that appeals from commission go directly to Supreme Court.
Sent January 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
House Bill 261 · District attorneys; provide additional assistant for 16th Circuit Court District.
Sent January 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
House Bill 281 · Juror; revise personal exemption for service due to age.
Sent January 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
House Bill 289 · Eminent domain; restrict use of.
Sent January 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
House Bill 290 · Eminent domain; restrict use of.
Sent January 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
House Bill 208 · Workers' compensation; provide for appeal of commission decisions directly to Court of Appeals.
Sent January 24, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 26 days
House Bill 214 · Tort Claims Act; clarify statute of limitations.
Sent January 24, 2008 · Reported out after 26 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 215 · Medical malpractice actions; revise certificate of consultation.
Sent January 24, 2008 · Reported out after 26 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 216 · Civil Rights Division; establish in the Office of Attorney General.
Sent January 24, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 26 days
House Bill 226 · Controlled substances; add Salvia Divinorum to Schedule I.
Sent January 24, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 26 days
House Bill 163 · Katie's Law; require DNA sample upon all felony arrests.
Sent January 23, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 27 days
House Bill 169 · Limitation of exclusion or modification of warranties to consumers; repeal.
Sent January 23, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 27 days
House Bill 171 · Consumer protection; revise prohibited acts or practices.
Sent January 23, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 27 days
House Bill 178 · Whistleblower Law; provide for damages.
Sent January 23, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 27 days
House Bill 191 · Controlled substances; felony to bring into state, county or municipal facility.
Sent January 23, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 27 days
House Bill 192 · Habitual offender; no plea bargaining for violent offenders.
Sent January 23, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 27 days
House Bill 109 · DUI; revise minimum penalty for death and maiming.
Sent January 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 138 · Implied Consent Law; clarify who may administer blood tests.
Sent January 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 139 · Lawsuits; plaintiff liable for defendant's costs if defendant prevails.
Sent January 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 55 · Courts; allow chancery courts to hear Tort Claims Act cases sent back from appellate courts.
Sent January 21, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 29 days
House Bill 57 · Lobbying; prohibit legislator from engaging in for four years after leaving office.
Sent January 21, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 29 days
House Bill 58 · Criminal records; require permanent storage.
Sent January 21, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 29 days