Committees · 2008 Regular Session
Judiciary B
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 sent212
9% of the bills the House of Representatives sent to committees
Reported out40%
84 of 212; 3 moved on without a report, 125 stopped in committee
Time in committee14 days
most between 10 and 16 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term. The 2026 is so far.
2026286 bills
reported 41% · typically 8 days, most 6–14 · 0 amendments · 24 members
2025267 bills
reported 27% · typically 13 days, most 5–19 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2024303 bills
reported 31% · typically 15 days, most 9–21 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2023244 bills
reported 31% · typically 14 days, most 10–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2022256 bills
reported 28% · typically 12 days, most 8–19 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2021233 bills
reported 29% · typically 9 days, most 2–14 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2020234 bills
reported 28% · typically 10 days, most 6–23 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2019205 bills
reported 24% · typically 14 days, most 8–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2018205 bills
reported 21% · typically 11 days, most 8–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2017194 bills
reported 21% · typically 10 days, most 3–13 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2016201 bills
reported 18% · typically 10 days, most 3–10 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2015284 bills
reported 28% · typically 10 days, most 5–14 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2014207 bills
reported 23% · typically 13 days, most 6–14 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2013242 bills
reported 24% · typically 13 days, most 10–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2012232 bills
reported 34% · typically 13 days, most 8–16 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2011172 bills
reported 38% · typically 10 days, most 6–16 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2010153 bills
reported 41% · typically 10 days, most 8–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2009159 bills
reported 33% · typically 10 days, most 7–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2008212 bills
reported 40% · typically 14 days, most 10–16 · 0 amendments · 0 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2008 Regular Session, newest first.
212 bills
Senate Bill 2005 · 2008 First Extraordinary Session · Illegal immigration; revise.
Sent May 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 68 days
House Bill 13 · 2008 First Extraordinary Session · Metal theft; revise offense.
Sent May 27, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 69 days
Senate Bill 2006 · 2008 First Extraordinary Session · Metal theft; revise offense.
Sent May 27, 2008 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 10 · 2008 First Extraordinary Session · Metal theft; revise offense.
Sent May 21, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 75 days
Senate Bill 3099 · Suffrage; restore to William Newton Davis, Jr., of Panola County, Mississippi.
Sent April 18, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3215 · Suffrage; restore to Bobbie Ann Wood.
Sent April 18, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1735 · Suffrage; restore to Bobbie Ann Wood of Union County.
Sent April 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 4 days
House Bill 1731 · Suffrage; restore to Calvin Simpson of Tunica County.
Sent April 8, 2008 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1716 · Suffrage; restore to Felicia Scott of Lauderdale County.
Sent April 4, 2008 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1717 · Suffrage; restore to Andy Chills of Tippah County.
Sent April 4, 2008 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1708 · Suffrage; restore Edward J. Jones of Yazoo county.
Sent March 31, 2008 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1693 · Suffrage; restore to Steven D. Moorman of George County.
Sent March 26, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1688 · Suffrage; restore to Archie Lee Hall of Lee County.
Sent March 24, 2008 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1685 · Suffrage; restore to Eddie W. Logan of Holmes County.
Sent March 19, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 30 days
House Bill 1684 · Suffrage; restore to Pamela Davis of Forrest County.
Sent March 18, 2008 · Reported out after 22 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
Senate Bill 2526 · Alcoholic beverages; limit issuance of temporary retailer's permit; criminalize use of false I.D. by minor.
Sent March 18, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1678 · Suffrage; restore to Richard Deon Williams of Greene County.
Sent March 14, 2008 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1679 · Suffrage; restore to Mike Shirley of Desoto County.
Sent March 14, 2008 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1680 · Suffrage; restore to Clifton Thompson of Sunflower County.
Sent March 14, 2008 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1681 · Suffrage; restore to April Rush of Tunica County.
Sent March 14, 2008 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
192 more
House Bill 1682 · Suffrage; restore to Dorothy Jones of Amite County.
Sent March 14, 2008 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1683 · Suffrage; restore to Lige Nevel Mims, Sr., of Jackson County.
Sent March 14, 2008 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1674 · Suffrage; restore to George S. Cooley of Clarke County.
Sent March 13, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1675 · Suffrage; restore to Nachema Stamps of Claiborne County.
Sent March 13, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2466 · Local government; prohibit from placing certain restrictions on existing shooting ranges.
Sent March 13, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 5 days
House Bill 1649 · Suffrage; restore to Abraham Hollins of Holmes County.
Sent March 7, 2008 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1642 · Suffrage; restore to Ricky E. Churchwell of George County.
Sent March 6, 2008 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
Senate Bill 2217 · Controlled substance; sale or possession of counterfeit substance a felony.
Sent March 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 14 days
Senate Bill 2223 · Assault; enhance penalty against certain classes of victims.
Sent March 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 14 days
Senate Bill 2507 · Bail agents; revise continuing education requirements.
Sent March 4, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2712 · Miss Breland's Law; enhance penalty for certain crimes of theft and forgery.
Sent March 4, 2008 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2797 · Domestic violence; technical corrections, revise definitions.
Sent March 4, 2008 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2850 · Domestic violence; revise to clarify constitutional supremacy of chancery jurisdiction of minors' business.
Sent March 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 14 days
Senate Bill 2929 · Metal recyclers; revise regulation of.
Sent March 4, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 3024 · Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act; increase percentage of fines deposited with municipalities.
Sent March 4, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2148 · Offenses against law enforcement and public officials; require lifetime registration for those convicted of certain.
Sent March 3, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2411 · Concealed weapon; study application by mail/revise definition of educational property.
Sent March 3, 2008 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2456 · Uniform Controlled Substances Law; conform schedules with federal law.
Sent March 3, 2008 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2717 · Child abuse; allow evidence of similar crimes in sexual cases.
Sent February 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
Senate Bill 2779 · Child pornography; restrict reproduction in discovery.
Sent February 29, 2008 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2988 · Illegal immigrants; prohibit employment of or seeking employment by.
Sent February 29, 2008 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2437 · Levees; clarify prohibited activities.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2526 · Alcoholic beverages; limit issuance of temporary retailer's permit; criminalize use of false I.D. by minor.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2582 · Justice Information Center; clarify self-authenticating status of records of.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2935 · Real estate broker license; delete provision requiring sworn statement by sponsoring broker to accompany application.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2547 · Residential Builders/Remodeling Law; revise licensing provisions.
Sent February 26, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
Senate Bill 2823 · Illegal aliens; create new offenses, require law enforcement coordination.
Sent February 26, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
Senate Bill 2194 · Driver's license and identification card; revise offense of lending or falsely displaying.
Sent February 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
Senate Bill 2285 · Public construction contracts; revise threshold amount requiring supervision by registered professional engineer/architect.
Sent February 25, 2008 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2564 · Public benefits; agencies administering programs for must verify lawful presence in U.S. of applicants for.
Sent February 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
Senate Bill 2622 · Home invasion; increase penalty for.
Sent February 25, 2008 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2628 · State Board of Public Accountancy; revise firm permit requirements/provide substantial equivalency standards.
Sent February 25, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2816 · Coin-operated machines; revise penalty for theft or attempted theft from.
Sent February 25, 2008 · Reported out after 17 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2818 · Accessory after the fact; revise.
Sent February 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
Senate Bill 2984 · Workers' compensation; eliminate certain benefits paid directly to an illegal alien.
Sent February 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
Senate Bill 3034 · Illegal immigrants; revise penalty for false I.D., transporting of, and aiding and abetting those offenses.
Sent February 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
Senate Bill 2506 · Bail agents; revise courts' procedures.
Sent February 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
Senate Bill 2757 · Driver's license; revise suspension due to nonpayment of fine or failure to appear in response to a citation.
Sent February 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
House Bill 329 · Charitable organizations; revise monetary threshold reporting requirement.
Sent February 21, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 172 · Pretrial intervention program; revise to provide keeping of nonpublic records for subsequent proceedings.
Sent February 18, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 1 day
House Bill 948 · Immunity; provide for canine activities.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 5 days
House Bill 1074 · Prohibition against possession of weapons by students; include juvenile training schools under statute.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 5 days
House Bill 1075 · Uniform laws; enact Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 523 · Time limitations for investigations of elder abuse; modify in cases where victim is not in immediate danger.
Sent February 12, 2008 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
Senate Bill 2037 · Government contracts; require labor to be performed by U.S. citizens or legal aliens.
Sent February 12, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 35 days
House Bill 346 · Shooting ranges; prohibit restrictions on existing ranges.
Sent February 7, 2008 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 347 · Jurisdiction of youth court and interrogation process; revise.
Sent February 7, 2008 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 682 · Architects and engineers; revise dollar amount for public works contract requiring.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 705 · Crimes; revise contributing to the neglect or delinquency of a child.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 715 · Materialmen's liens; revise.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 727 · CPA law; authorize permits to practice as CPA firm and provide for substantial equivalency for nonresidents.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 739 · Land surveyors; consolidate offenses for persons who commit fraud as.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 741 · Arrests; include cyberstalking as a warrantless arrest offense (AG).
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 767 · Food stamp fraud; include misuse of EBT card.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 768 · Statute of limitations on prosecuting crimes; exclude felony welfare fraud from.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 770 · Sex offenders; increase quarterly registration fee.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 771 · County and municipal prosecutors; not unlawful to carry weapons.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 772 · Mechanics and materialmen's liens; enact certain provisions regarding.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 773 · Forfeiture of bond; revise.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 799 · Expunction; all for certain first offenders.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 803 · Private Investigators Law; create.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 864 · Breach of security; require notice (AG).
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 865 · Mental health examination; provide penalty for noncompliance with time limitations.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 913 · Crimes; clarify and revise crime of cruelty to a dog or cat.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 914 · Crimes; revise animal cruelty misdemeanor, allow pol. subdiv. or organization for humane treatment of animals to certify investigations.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 915 · Crimes; revise criminal offenses and penalties relating to crime of animal cruelty and exempt certain activities from crime.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 916 · Levees; disfiguring provisions to apply to all levees.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 917 · Levees; revise certain provisions regarding damaging.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 918 · Levees; revise certain provisions regarding criminal activities related to.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 919 · Cemetery merchandise; require sellers to be bonded and file report of sales to Secretary of State.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 920 · Preneed casket contracts; must meet all requirements applicable to preneed contracts for funeral service.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Moved on without a report after 8 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 921 · Funeral Service Board; revise various provisions of Funeral Service Law.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Moved on without a report after 8 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 933 · Pawn shops; require monthly disclosure of pawned items to law enforcement.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 936 · Motorized chairs; include in Lemon Law.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 947 · Crimes; extend repealer on crime of conducting fight between canine and hog.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 948 · Immunity; provide for canine activities.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 8 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 949 · Mississippi Taxpayer and Employment Act of 2008; establish.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 965 · Embezzlements; increase minimum sentencing for.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 966 · Abortion; felony to transport minor to another state to receive without parental consent.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 967 · Taxpayer and Employment Protection Act of 2008; create to regulate illegal aliens.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 969 · Suffrage; provide for immediate restoration upon completion of sentence and other conditions.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 970 · Mississippi Fair Employment Act; create to provide that hiring illegal aliens shall be unlawful.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 987 · Mississippi Employment Protection Act; create to require employers to follow federal citizenship verification.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1003 · Bail agents; clarify submission of proof of continuing education.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1004 · Appearance bond; clarify notice to bail agent for defendant to appear before court.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1045 · Sidearm; allow district attorneys and certain staff to retain upon retirement.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1082 · Licensed concealed weapons; allow to carry in places of worship.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1087 · Crimes; remove repealer on crime of conducting fight between canine and hog.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1097 · Judge; require felony conviction orders to inform as to status as a qualified elector.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1098 · Sex offenders; prohibit from using computers.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1109 · Crimes; create offense regarding throwing objects from an overpass and striking a motor vehicle.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1115 · False reporting of a crime; include law enforcement.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1117 · Attorneys; exempt from certain CLE requirement for those who serve in Legislature.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1124 · Crimes; felony for illegal alien to possess firearm and enhanced penalty for illegal alien to commit crime with firearm.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1125 · Metal theft; clarify offense.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1133 · Mandatory Reporting of Sexual Crimes Against Minors Act; create.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1136 · Crimes; revise offense regarding metal theft.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and was vetoed
House Bill 1143 · Weapons; return to owner after dismissal, acquittal of charges.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1153 · Contributing to the neglect or delinquency of a child and abuse of a child; revise penalties for.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1155 · Sexual offenses against children; revise certain provisions.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1166 · Concealed weapons; allow certain elderly persons to carry.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1183 · Gun shows; prohibit attendance by certain minors without a parent or legal guardian.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1225 · Crimes; clarify crime of being a tramp to include all persons.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1232 · Suffrage; prescribe conditions for reinstatement.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1236 · Musical performances; provide certain requirements regarding advertising, performing and producing.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1251 · Crimes; enhance penalties for certain property offenses.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1262 · Law enforcement officers; prohibit racial profiling.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1267 · Scrap metal; impose certain conditions on sales and regulate bronze and copper used in cemeteries.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1272 · Bronze cemetery markers; regulate sale of and provide criminal penalties.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1276 · Arbitration clause; considered nonbinding in certain contracts.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1279 · Contracts; require to be written in large print.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1281 · Sex offender propensity; chancery court may order custody in mental health facility.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1284 · Crimes; felony to remove grave marker.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1286 · License to carry concealed weapon; authorize holders to carry weapon on college campuses.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1288 · Caskets; require sellers to be registered with and regulated by the State Board of Funeral Services.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Moved on without a report after 8 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1316 · Mississippi Employment Protection Act; create with INS curriculum for Mississippi Highway Patrol.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1323 · Blood donation; allow 16-year-olds to donate with parental permission.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1345 · Copyright and trademark laws; revise (AG).
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1408 · Computer crimes and identity theft; provide for destruction of personal information records and protection from security breaches.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1410 · License tag; tax collector not to issue to person illegally in the United States.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1414 · Motor vehicle dealers; relieve from liability for injury or damages resulting from vehicle loaned to tax exempt organization.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1417 · Workers' compensation; eliminate certain benefits paid directly to an illegal alien.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1421 · Mississippi employers; require to employee file containing certain information.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1448 · Crimes; revise certain offenses regarding levees.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1453 · Reservoir patrol officers; authorize to provide assistance to other governmental agencies in emergencies.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1456 · Yazoo-Mississippi Levee District commissioners; add penalties for commissioners if violate levee lease prohibition.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1457 · Miss Breland's Law; enhance penalty for certain crimes of theft and forgery.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1473 · Workers' compensation; eliminate certain benefits paid directly to an illegal alien.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 598 · Child pornography; prohibit reproduction during discovery.
Sent February 1, 2008 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 600 · Crimes; create offense of lewd exhibition in presence of minor.
Sent February 1, 2008 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 614 · Contracts; prohibit use of automatic renewal clauses.
Sent February 1, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 625 · Public contractors; exempt from liability if work in compliance with plans.
Sent February 1, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 666 · Residential builders and remodelers; revise licensing and certain other provisions.
Sent February 1, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 667 · Contractors; require applicants for licensure to be tested for knowledge of energy reduction techniques.
Sent February 1, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 668 · Contractor's; increase fee for application or renewal of certificate of responsibility.
Sent February 1, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 671 · Fire department vehicles; authorize to be marked with white and amber lights.
Sent February 1, 2008 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 519 · Sex offender registration; create zone around certain areas.
Sent January 31, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 520 · False reports of child abuse or neglect; provide criminal and civil penalties.
Sent January 31, 2008 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 545 · Termite control contracts; require to contain damage repair obligation or language excluding such obligation.
Sent January 31, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 563 · Credit card crimes; provide additional penalties when offense includes a violent crime.
Sent January 31, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 585 · Gun permits; revise application process to allow obtaining permit through mail.
Sent January 31, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 464 · Suffrage; restore to Edward Carter, Sr., of Claiborne County.
Sent January 30, 2008 · Reported out after 36 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 465 · Suffrage; restore to Stanley Barnes of Claiborne County.
Sent January 30, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 79 days
House Bill 470 · Auto theft; revise penalties.
Sent January 30, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 475 · Real estate recordings; establish document formatting standards.
Sent January 30, 2008 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 481 · Bad check law; revise.
Sent January 30, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 482 · Burglary of a dwelling; increase penalty for inhabited dwelling (JAX).
Sent January 30, 2008 · Reported out after 20 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 483 · Surety bonds; revise.
Sent January 30, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 492 · Board on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training; clarify revocation authority and duties.
Sent January 30, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 493 · Pawnshop and recycling businesses; revise record keeping.
Sent January 30, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 499 · Smoking; violation of posted nonsmoking policy of business establishment is a misdemeanor.
Sent January 30, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 320 · Copper and other materials; increase penalty to felony regarding record keeping to verify that materials are not stolen.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 322 · Homeowners; remove any liability when contractor fails to pay subcontractor.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 323 · Tobacco use by minors; provide penalty for possession.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 325 · Houses; require sellers to disclose if methamphetamine lab was located there.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 327 · Protective orders; mandate that no weapons be kept in home when order is in place.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 328 · Deadly weapons; prohibit possession by persons adjudged mentally ill.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 329 · Charitable organizations; revise monetary threshold reporting requirement.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Reported out after 16 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 330 · Professions; provide for registration of interior designers as condition of practicing same.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 331 · Crimes; revise defacing, removing or destroying signs.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 332 · Used car salesman; require continuing education.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 351 · Junkyards; expand record keeping and reporting requirements for vehicles and vehicle parts purchased.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 362 · Indecent exposure; revise penalties.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 393 · Bail bonds; require to be secured by an insurance company.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Reported out after 16 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 395 · Crimes; use of taser in commission of a crime or resisting arrest to be a felony.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 398 · Crimes; use of taser in commission of a crime or resisting arrest to be a felony.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 407 · Crimes; include certain firemen in impersonation prohibition.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 408 · Elections; persons convicted of a felony may not vote.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 414 · Sex offenders; assess fee to notify public of release and location.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 417 · False information; revise offense.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 421 · Emancipation of minor child; provide for without necessity of court order in certain cases.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 297 · Process servers; provide for licensing and regulation.
Sent January 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 311 · Sex offenders; allow evidence of past sex offenses in court proceedings.
Sent January 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 251 · Real estate; allow covenants to prohibit sale or lease of property to registered sex offenders.
Sent January 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
House Bill 252 · Identity theft; establish procedure for victim to have debt forgiven and credit reports purged.
Sent January 25, 2008 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 260 · Justice court judges; authorize to carry firearms.
Sent January 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
House Bill 266 · Contractors; require to have and maintain liability insurance.
Sent January 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
House Bill 291 · Rape; authorize castration as part of sentence.
Sent January 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
House Bill 224 · Sex offenders; revise areas where they may reside.
Sent January 24, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 26 days
House Bill 225 · Suffrage; restore to Eddie W. Logan of Holmes County.
Sent January 24, 2008 · Reported out after 42 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 160 · Suspended sentences; auto insurance fines not to be suspended.
Sent January 23, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 27 days
House Bill 165 · Expunction; provide for certain crimes.
Sent January 23, 2008 · Reported out after 27 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 172 · Pretrial intervention program; revise to provide keeping of nonpublic records for subsequent proceedings.
Sent January 23, 2008 · Reported out after 20 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 181 · Crimes; revise provisions relating to expunction of certain convictions.
Sent January 23, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 27 days
House Bill 182 · Criminal procedure; clarify expunction when court-imposed conditions are completed or cases are dismissed.
Sent January 23, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 27 days
House Bill 194 · Pistol or revolver; authorize to carry unless specifically prohibited by law.
Sent January 23, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 27 days
House Bill 59 · Suffrage; restore to Johnny Joe Gunnell of Lincoln County.
Sent January 21, 2008 · Reported out after 45 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 60 · Contractors; revise certificate of responsibility threshold for public contracts.
Sent January 21, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 29 days
House Bill 61 · Suffrage; restore to Robin Rushing of Coahoma County.
Sent January 21, 2008 · Reported out after 45 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 62 · Motor vehicle sales; require dealers to provide consumers with contract cancellation right.
Sent January 21, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 29 days
House Bill 63 · Landlord-Tenant Act; clarify landlord's duty to repair and remedies available to landlord and tenant.
Sent January 21, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 29 days
House Bill 64 · Contractors, remodelers and rebuilders; revise certain provisions and licensing requirements.
Sent January 21, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 29 days