Committees · 2008 Regular Session
Public Health and Human Services
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 sent184
8% of the bills the House of Representatives sent to committees
Reported out43%
79 of 184; 105 stopped in committee
Time in committee13 days
most between 6 and 15 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term. The 2026 is so far.
2026226 bills
reported 24% · typically 12 days, most 6–15 · 0 amendments · 30 members
2025208 bills
reported 41% · typically 8 days, most 5–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2024192 bills
reported 27% · typically 15 days, most 8–31 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2023147 bills
reported 16% · typically 7 days, most 6–10 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2022150 bills
reported 13% · typically 10 days, most 8–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2021139 bills
reported 13% · typically 8 days, most 2–12 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2020136 bills
reported 15% · typically 14 days, most 6–27 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2019120 bills
reported 19% · typically 10 days, most 8–10 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2018105 bills
reported 19% · typically 8 days, most 3–12 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2017124 bills
reported 25% · typically 8 days, most 2–13 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2016123 bills
reported 24% · typically 8 days, most 3–8 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2015131 bills
reported 28% · typically 4 days, most 2–8 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2014153 bills
reported 25% · typically 8 days, most 1–11 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2013129 bills
reported 25% · typically 7 days, most 3–10 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2012139 bills
reported 26% · typically 9 days, most 3–10 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2011152 bills
reported 41% · typically 10 days, most 8–17 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2010183 bills
reported 42% · typically 10 days, most 8–14 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2009175 bills
reported 44% · typically 13 days, most 8–17 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2008184 bills
reported 43% · typically 13 days, most 6–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2008 Regular Session, newest first.
184 bills
House Bill 22 · 2008 First Extraordinary Session · Mississippi Public Health Laboratory; establish in State Department of Health.
Sent August 4, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 22 · 2008 First Extraordinary Session · Mississippi Public Health Laboratory; establish in State Department of Health.
Sent August 4, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
Senate Bill 2652 · TANF assistance program; clarify school attendance requirements and revise various provisions.
Sent March 13, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2713 · State Board of Pharmacy; implement a state controlled substance monitoring program in compliance with federal law.
Sent March 4, 2008 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2719 · Revised Mississippi Uniform Anatomical Gift Act; enact.
Sent March 4, 2008 · Reported out after 2 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2794 · Pharmacies; require drug manufacturers to provide for returns of outdated drugs for full credit or replacement.
Sent March 4, 2008 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2343 · Hair braiding registration law; delete repealer.
Sent March 3, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2451 · Childcare licensing law; clarify voluntary licenses and increase fees.
Sent February 29, 2008 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2446 · Boiler and pressure vessel inspection certificates; increase fees charged by State Department of Health.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2652 · TANF assistance program; clarify school attendance requirements and revise various provisions.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2765 · Mississippi trauma system; require participation by hospitals and bring forward certain fees.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
Senate Bill 2900 · Funeral service establishment licensure law; make revisions to.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1067 · Child residential home employees; Health Department may obtain background checks on.
Sent February 26, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2422 · Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs); revise licensure provisions.
Sent February 26, 2008 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2430 · Mental treatment; revise who is required to make commitment examination and time to complete examination.
Sent February 26, 2008 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2448 · Youth camp licensure; increase fee charged by the State Department of Health.
Sent February 26, 2008 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2454 · Hospice law; extend repealer on Health Department's administrative duties relating to.
Sent February 26, 2008 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2455 · State Board of Health Professional Art Therapist Advisory Council; revise membership.
Sent February 25, 2008 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2602 · Time limitations for investigations of elder abuse; modify in cases where victim is not in immediate danger.
Sent February 25, 2008 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2603 · Foster children program; authorize DHS to make relative care payments and make certain technical amendments to.
Sent February 25, 2008 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
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Senate Bill 2011 · Adoption of child from foreign country; safe adoption home study is valid for 24 months.
Sent February 22, 2008 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2393 · Public health; certain food establishment requirements not to apply to person who sells a small quantity of honey.
Sent February 22, 2008 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2480 · UMC Center of Excellence for abused and neglected children; delete repealer.
Sent February 22, 2008 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2764 · Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council; add representative of Mississippi Firefighters Memorial Burn Association.
Sent February 22, 2008 · Reported out after 13 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 19, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1075 · Uniform laws; enact Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act.
Sent February 19, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1347 · State Board of Mental Health; authorize to name/rename any facility under its jurisdiction to remove offensive terminology.
Sent February 19, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 495 · Physicians, osteopaths and podiatrists; increase maximum amount of license renewal fees.
Sent February 18, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1066 · Boiler and pressure vessel inspection certificate; increase fee for.
Sent February 18, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1405 · Mississippi trauma system; require participation by hospitals and increase fees earmarked for trauma care fund.
Sent February 18, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 265 · Department of Human Services; authorize to pay relatives who care for children who are removed from parents.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 473 · Mental treatment; revise who is required to make commitment exam and time to complete exam.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 892 · Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal System Law; extend repealer and revise various provisions.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1077 · TANF funds; DHS shall transfer unspent funds remaining from the prior fiscal year to Child Care and Development Fund.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1111 · Child Care Provider's Grant Program; authorize Department of Human Services to establish.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 646 · Public transit task force; create and prescribe duties.
Sent February 12, 2008 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 920 · Preneed casket contracts; must meet all requirements applicable to preneed contracts for funeral service.
Sent February 12, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 7 days
House Bill 921 · Funeral Service Board; revise various provisions of Funeral Service Law.
Sent February 12, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 7 days
House Bill 1288 · Caskets; require sellers to be registered with and regulated by the State Board of Funeral Services.
Sent February 12, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 7 days
House Bill 257 · Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal System Law; extend repealer on.
Sent February 5, 2008 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 724 · Oriental Medicine Practice Act; enact.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 730 · Cervical Cancer Elimination Task Force; create.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 750 · Burial contracts; pay face value to funeral home performing funeral if requested by member.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 764 · Public Swimming Pool Act; create.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 765 · Counselors; define practice of counseling/psychotherapy as part of scope of practice of.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 766 · Family protection specialists and workers; require training in legal duties to protect rights of persons being investigated.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 769 · State Personnel Board procedures; exempt DHS, Division of Family and Children's Services.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 801 · Eating establishments; prohibit the cleaning of floors while customers are eating.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 834 · Child care Licensing Law; revise various provisions of.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 835 · Professional Art Therapist Advisory Council; revise membership of.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 836 · Pharmacies; require drug manufacturers to provide for returns of outdated drugs for full credit or refund.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 837 · Youth camps; increase license fee for.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 839 · Hair braiding registration law; delete repealer.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 840 · Personal care homes; delete repealer on certain provisions relating to.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 841 · Pharmacy Audit Integrity Act; enact.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 842 · Hospice law; delete repealer on State Department of Health's authority relating to.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 843 · Hearing Aid Advisory Council; clarify membership of.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 844 · Child support guidelines based on adjusted gross income; increase.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 845 · Controlled substances prescription tracking program; revise to conform to federal guidelines.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 846 · Certificate of Need applications; increase fee for.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 847 · Physical Therapy Licensure Law; revise various provisions of.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 848 · Dept. of Mental Health; authorize to designate facility in Hinds County as child/adolescent mental health center.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 849 · Pharmacists; revise continuing education requirement for license renewal.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 850 · Health insurance; require coverage for asthma education services.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 860 · Nursing; portion of license fees for nurses shall be used to fund the Office of Nursing Workforce.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 892 · Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal System Law; extend repealer and revise various provisions.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 927 · CON; issue to nonprofit entity in Hinds County for psychiatric residential treatment facility beds.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 930 · CON; psychiatric residential treatment beds in Flowood and Louisville, and child/adolescent psychiatric beds in Meridian.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 932 · Licensed professional counselors; revise certain licensure requirements (PEER).
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 934 · Nursing homes; allow resident or resident's kin or guardian to monitor resident's room with electronic device.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 958 · Smoking at public venues for youth sports event; prohibit.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 959 · CON; issue for PRTF beds and child/adolescent psychiatric beds in Washington County.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 977 · Suicide; require a mandatory 72-hour hold of persons who attempt by a licensed medical facility.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 981 · CON for acute psychiatric beds and PRTF beds in Washington County; authorize.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 990 · Pharmaceutical companies; require to report all gifts and other economic benefits provided to physicians and nurse practitioners.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1023 · Health data registry; expand coverage of and revise provisions pertaining to.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1027 · Uniform laws; enact Uniform Emergency Volunteer Healthcare Practitioners Act (ULC).
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1039 · Vaccinations; exempt certain children with autism from vaccination requirement to attend school.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1046 · Abortion Complication Reporting Act; require certain professionals to report treatment for emotional trauma.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1062 · CON; Department of Health to issue to nonprofit psychiatric residential treatment facility in Hinds County.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1063 · Bonds; delete requirement that certain fees are dedicated to paying principal and interest on public health lab bonds.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 3 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1064 · Child Death Review Panel; Health Department shall provide administrative support for.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1065 · CON law; revise various provisions of.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1066 · Boiler and pressure vessel inspection certificate; increase fee for.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1067 · Child residential home employees; Health Department may obtain background checks on.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1068 · Speech-Language Pathology Council of Advisors; clarify membership of.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1069 · CON; Department of Health to issue for Alzheimer patient bed in Lee County.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1070 · Controlled Substances Law; revise schedules to conform to federal law.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1071 · Mississippi Individual on-Site Wastewater Disposal System Law; extend repealer.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1073 · CON; allow continuing care retirement community to convert non-Medicaid beds to Medicaid beds.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1075 · Uniform laws; enact Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1076 · Center of Excellence for Children; extend repealer.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1077 · TANF funds; DHS shall transfer unspent funds remaining from the prior fiscal year to Child Care and Development Fund.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1078 · Physical therapists; allow patient referral by physician assistants and extend repealer on certain sections.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1079 · TANF assistance program; clarify exemption from work requirements and authorize State Diversionary Work Program.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1086 · Adult foster care facilities; must perform background checks on employees.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1111 · Child Care Provider's Grant Program; authorize Department of Human Services to establish.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1112 · Immunosuppressive drugs; generic drugs not to be used unless approved by physician.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1113 · Distinctive license tag; authorize for supporters of Rankin County Public School District.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1123 · Tanning facilities; restrict use of by children under 18.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1171 · Nursing home; require certain amount of liability insurance.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1178 · Consumer Protection Act for Mississippians Requiring Wheeled Mobility; enact.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1179 · Bill of Rights for patients and residents of health care facilities; provide.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1184 · Lien; allow for hospitals against damages recovered by patient.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1201 · State Board of Dental Examiners; authorize to regulate individuals or businesses who sell metallic coverings for human teeth.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1206 · Stem Research Task Force; create.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1242 · Child care facilities; require to call child's contact person if child hasn't arrived within 1 hour of normal time.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1249 · TANF; delete full family TANF benefit penalty if only individual fails to follow certain program requirements.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1250 · Sickle Cell Disease; create task force to study growing incidence and available treatment options.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1255 · Food unsafe for human consumption; authorize State Health Officer to prohibit sale of in state.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1277 · Food service; require food servers to wear long sleeve shirts.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1278 · Medical examiners; may pronouce deaths of persons in Louisiana and file death certificates with Health Department.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1293 · Mental health; construct new chemical dependency beds at Whitfield and East Mississippi hospitals.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1301 · CON; shall not be extended more than one time and shall not be valid after 18 months.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1306 · Abortion-inducing drug; prohibit the prescribing or use of unless FDA protocol is satisfied and drug label is followed.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1308 · Abortion; shall only be performed or induced by a physician with staff privileges at a licensed hospital in Mississippi.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1339 · Official prescription form; Pharmacy Board shall designate serialized and tamper-proof form.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1347 · State Board of Mental Health; authorize to name/rename any facility under its jurisdiction to remove offensive terminology.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1348 · Ambulatory surgical facility; include single-specialty facilities in definition under CON law.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1365 · Vaccinations; authorize certain children, with doctor's approval, to attend school without receiving.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1366 · Abortions; physicians performing in clinics must be board certified in OB/GYN.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1378 · CON; transfer and relocate nursing home beds currently in Hancock County, and construct nursing home in Lamar County.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1404 · Children's Health Insurance Program; transfer administration to Division of Medicaid.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1405 · Mississippi trauma system; require participation by hospitals and increase fees earmarked for trauma care fund.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1415 · CON; issue for nursing home in Jones County.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1416 · Mental health; department shall establish four outpatient drug rehabilitation sites in the state.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1423 · Hospitals; require to publish any discounts provided to health insurers.
Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 594 · Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus ("MRSA") Control Program; require every hospital to establish.
Sent February 1, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 595 · Multidrug-resistant organisms; require Health Department to perform certain functions to prevent and control.
Sent February 1, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 604 · Food service employees; require physical exam and blood test and verifying health certificate every four years.
Sent February 1, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 608 · Human remains; provide procedure for moving to other places of interment.
Sent February 1, 2008 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 612 · Hospitals; require to notify patients before referring patient's account to collection agency.
Sent February 1, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 675 · Hospices; patient must be informed before admission that Medicare coverage for hospice services is subject to maximum lifetime limits.
Sent February 1, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 515 · CON; require Health Department to revise State Health Plan in accordance with recommendations in AHPA report.
Sent January 31, 2008 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 516 · Hospice law; delete repealer on Health Department's administrative duties relating to.
Sent January 31, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 518 · Foster parents; authorize DHS to reimburse up to a certain amount for property damage caused by foster children.
Sent January 31, 2008 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 521 · Nursing; exempt practice of Christian Science nursing from Nursing Practice Law.
Sent January 31, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 522 · Social workers employed by the State of Mississippi; provide for salary realignment for.
Sent January 31, 2008 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 523 · Time limitations for investigations of elder abuse; modify in cases where victim is not in immediate danger.
Sent January 31, 2008 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 524 · Paternity; authorize DHS to institute proceedings at any time until child turns 21 years of age unless emancipated.
Sent January 31, 2008 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 533 · Statewide behavioral modification institute; authorize Our House, Inc., to serve as.
Sent January 31, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 556 · CON; reinstate provision authorizing non-Medicaid nursing facility without CON if part of continuing care retirement community.
Sent January 31, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 559 · Wigologist; require State Cosmetology Board to establish instructor's license.
Sent January 31, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 566 · Community hospitals; increase maximum compensation authorized for boards of trustees of certain.
Sent January 31, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 452 · Social workers; revise licensure as prerequisite to performance of services.
Sent January 30, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 473 · Mental treatment; revise who is required to make commitment exam and time to complete exam.
Sent January 30, 2008 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 484 · Water systems; require that certain backflow preventer devices include pressure relief system.
Sent January 30, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 495 · Physicians, osteopaths and podiatrists; increase maximum amount of license renewal fees.
Sent January 30, 2008 · Reported out after 15 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 January 30, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 508 · Burn injuries; require hospitals to notify State Fire Marshal when treating individuals for.
Sent January 30, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 352 · Public benefits; agencies administering programs for must verify lawful presence in U.S. of applicants for.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 405 · Health insurance; require reimbursement for services of a podiatrist.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 426 · MS Professional Massage Therapy Act; require licensure to practice massage therapy and extend repealer.
Sent January 29, 2008 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 304 · Occupational health and safety program; require State Board of Health to establish.
Sent January 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 307 · Pain Relief Act; create.
Sent January 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 315 · Prescriptions; require sellers of tamper-resistant prescription pads to register with Board of Medical Licensure.
Sent January 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 242 · Mississippi Youthbuild Act; create.
Sent January 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
House Bill 249 · Chronic diseases; Health Department shall establish WISEWOMAN & WISEMAN programs to reduce incidences of.
Sent January 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
House Bill 263 · Deaths; require reporting to medical examiner if result from abuse or occur in long-term care facility.
Sent January 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
House Bill 265 · Department of Human Services; authorize to pay relatives who care for children who are removed from parents.
Sent January 25, 2008 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 273 · State Board of Health; authorize to establish Office of Occupational Safety and Health in Department of Health.
Sent January 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
House Bill 282 · Food establishments; prohibit from serving food to any person who is obese.
Sent January 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
House Bill 283 · Non-Smoker Protection Act; enact.
Sent January 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
House Bill 185 · State Health Plan; certain counties shall be included in same General Hospital Service Area.
Sent January 23, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 27 days
House Bill 186 · CON; authorize construction of new acute care hospital in the City of Olive Branch.
Sent January 23, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 27 days
House Bill 199 · Orthotists and prosthetists; allow those certified by Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification to practice in Mississippi.
Sent January 23, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 27 days
House Bill 204 · Psychologists Licensure Law; revise certain licensure requirements (PEER).
Sent January 23, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 27 days
House Bill 205 · Social workers and marriage and family therapists; revise licensure law (PEER).
Sent January 23, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 27 days
House Bill 206 · Mental health professionals; create administrative executive committee for (PEER).
Sent January 23, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 27 days
House Bill 103 · Honey; exempt infrequent casual sellers of from food establishment permit and fee requirements.
Sent January 22, 2008 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 104 · Mental health; modernize terminology used to refer to persons with mental illness/retardation.
Sent January 22, 2008 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 146 · Children; increase age in definition under licensing law for family foster homes and child-caring agencies.
Sent January 22, 2008 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 147 · Department of Mental Health; authorize to contract with service provider for long-term residential substance abuse treatment.
Sent January 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 148 · Medical psychologists; enact prescription privileges for credentialed psychologists.
Sent January 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 149 · State Board of Barber Examiners; extend repealer on.
Sent January 22, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 150 · Hair braiding; extend repealer on exception from Cosmetology Board licensing requirements.
Sent January 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 151 · MS Professional Massage Therapy Act; extend repealer on (RP).
Sent January 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 152 · Physical therapists; allow patient referral by physician assistants and extend repealer on certain sections in licensure law.
Sent January 22, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 153 · Personal care homes; extend repealer on certain provisions regarding.
Sent January 22, 2008 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 154 · Hospice law; provide exception to moratorium on new licenses and provide repealer on moratorium.
Sent January 22, 2008 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 155 · Smoking; prohibit in family restaurants except in separate enclosed bars.
Sent January 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 156 · Smoking; prohibit in family restaurants.
Sent January 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 157 · Smoking; prohibit in enclosed public places with certain exceptions.
Sent January 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 68 · Hospitals; remove all except specialty hospitals from application of CON law.
Sent January 21, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 29 days