Ways and Means

Senate Bill 3206 · City of Ripley; authorize a tax on hotels, motels and restaurants.

Sent April 11, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1673 · City of Gautier; authorize to levy hotel tax and dedicate proceeds to city recreation purposes.

Sent April 10, 2008 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1532 · City of Horn Lake; extend repealer on hotel and motel tax.

Sent April 9, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1692 · City of Hattiesburg; authorize to impose local sales tax.

Sent April 9, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1701 · City of Natchez; authorize a tax on occupied hotel and motel rooms.

Sent April 9, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1728 · Starkville; authorize hotel, motel and restaurant tax for public facilities.

Sent April 9, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1729 · City of Ripley; authorize tax on hotels, motels and restaurants for tourism purposes.

Sent April 9, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1733 · Alcoholic beverages and cigarettes; increase tax and deposit proceeds in special fund for trauma care/Medicaid.

Sent April 9, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 9 days

House Bill 1706 · Town of Como; authorize to impose sales tax on hotel rooms and restaurants.

Sent April 3, 2008 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

Senate Bill 2529 · Bonds; authorize issuance of g.o. bonds to provide funds for Mississippi Rural Impact Fund.

Sent March 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 18 days

Senate Bill 2530 · Bonds; increase amount issued under the MS Business Investment Act for loans and grants to cities and counties for infrastructure.

Sent March 14, 2008 · Reported out after 13 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 2562 · Income tax; entities required to include activity of disregarded entities for federal income tax purposes must include for state.

Sent March 14, 2008 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 2994 · Qualified equity investment tax credit; require fee with application for, revise time in which investment must be issued.

Sent March 14, 2008 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 3092 · Ad valorem taxation; authorize boards of supervisors and municipal authorities to exempt a portion of certain vendor tooling.

Sent March 14, 2008 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 3104 · Bonds; authorize the issuance of state general obligation bonds for the ACE Fund.

Sent March 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 18 days

Senate Bill 3173 · Sales taxation; clarify that certain sales of software or software services transmitted by the Internet are exempt.

Sent March 14, 2008 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 3174 · Bonds; authorize for various purposes.

Sent March 14, 2008 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 2995 · Bonded indebtedness; increase for certain high growth school districts.

Sent March 13, 2008 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1669 · Cigarettes; increase excise tax and earmark revenue from increase for Medicaid.

Sent March 12, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2630 · Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act; revise certain provisions of.

Sent March 12, 2008 · Reported out after 1 day · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 1530 · Bonds; increase the amount of bonds authorized for the Emerging Crops Fund for minority economic development.

Sent March 11, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1668 · Sales tax; exempt certain sales of gold, silver and other metals.

Sent March 11, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 1 day

Senate Bill 2392 · Building codes; specifications for certain cements shall be superseded when no provision exists to maintain amendments.

Sent March 11, 2008 · Reported out after 6 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 March 11, 2008 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 2532 · MS Major Economic Impact Act; authorize counties/cities to agree to ad valorem exemptions for certain suppliers in advance.

Sent March 11, 2008 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 3013 · Economic Development; create the Mid-Delta Industrial Commission.

Sent March 11, 2008 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 1661 · Local System Bridge Program; authorize issuance of State General Obligation bonds in support of.

Sent March 10, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 2 days

House Bill 1662 · Qualified equity investment tax credit; revise determination of credit and other provisions regarding.

Sent March 10, 2008 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1663 · Sales tax; include in gross proceeds of sales certain payments by third parties.

Sent March 10, 2008 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1664 · Bonds; authorize issuance of bonds for capital improvements at Jackson State University.

Sent March 10, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 2 days

House Bill 1665 · Bonds; authorize for various purposes and remove authorization for the issuance of certain bonds.

Sent March 10, 2008 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1666 · Bonds; authorize for improvements at Port of Pascagoula to assist certain projects relocating from elsewhere in state.

Sent March 10, 2008 · Reported out after 1 day · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 1654 · Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of Pascagoula Audubon Center in Jackson County.

Sent March 7, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 5 days

House Bill 1655 · Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of McComb in constructing wastewater treatment facilities.

Sent March 7, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 5 days

House Bill 1656 · Small Municipalities and Limited Population Counties Fund; authorize issuance of bonds for.

Sent March 7, 2008 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1657 · Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for improvements to the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi.

Sent March 7, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 5 days

House Bill 1658 · Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for reconstruction and repair of Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi.

Sent March 7, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 5 days

House Bill 1659 · Income tax and corporation franchise tax; authorize a credit for investments in certain new business ventures.

Sent March 7, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 5 days

House Bill 1660 · Ad valorem tax; exempt certain real property designated as wetlands under the federal Clean Water Act.

Sent March 7, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 5 days

House Bill 1646 · Income tax; authorize credit for portion of costs of college textbooks.

Sent March 6, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 6 days

House Bill 1647 · Bonds; authorize issuance for completion of the Natchez Trails Project.

Sent March 6, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 6 days

House Bill 1648 · Bonds; authorize issuance for repair and renovation of Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum in Tupelo.

Sent March 6, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 6 days

Senate Bill 2714 · Mineral documentary tax; remove the requirement that a stamp be attached to instruments to evidence payment of the tax.

Sent March 6, 2008 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1635 · Income tax; authorize a credit for costs of purchase and installation of wind energy systems/solar energy systems.

Sent March 5, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 7 days

House Bill 1636 · Ad valorem tax; exempt solar energy systems attached to owner-occupied residential buildings and swimming pools.

Sent March 5, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 7 days

House Bill 1637 · Sales tax; exempt sales of hybrid electric vehicles.

Sent March 5, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 7 days

House Bill 1638 · Bonds; authorize issuance for Department of Mental Health capital improvements at Mississippi State Hospital.

Sent March 5, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 7 days

House Bill 1639 · Mississippi Alternative Fuel Incentives Act of 2008; create.

Sent March 5, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 7 days

House Bill 1641 · Bonds; authorize for various purposes.

Sent March 5, 2008 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 2457 · Forestry tax; extend repealer on forest acreage tax.

Sent March 5, 2008 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1624 · Bonds; authorize issuance for certain state highway and infrastructure projects.

Sent March 4, 2008 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1625 · Income tax; increase credit authorized for payment of ad valorem taxes on products, goods and merchandise held for resale.

Sent March 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 8 days

House Bill 1629 · Income tax; provide a credit for taxpayers allowed to claim federal earned income tax credit.

Sent March 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 8 days

House Bill 1630 · Tobacco products; revise excise tax on certain.

Sent March 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 8 days

Senate Bill 2971 · MS Alternative Housing Program units; authorize disposal in accordance with federal grant guidelines.

Sent March 4, 2008 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1561 · Sales tax; exempt sales of certain home medical equipment and supplies when paid for under insurance policy or plan.

Sent March 3, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 9 days

House Bill 1562 · Insurance companies; increase privilege license tax.

Sent March 3, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 9 days

House Bill 1563 · Taxation; increase various taxes to fund state government.

Sent March 3, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 9 days

House Bill 1564 · Tobacco and sales tax; increase excise tax on cigarettes, reduce sales tax on certain food and revise certain diversions.

Sent March 3, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 9 days

House Bill 1565 · Bonds; authorize issuance for repair and renovation of Tallahatchie County Courthouse.

Sent March 3, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 9 days

House Bill 1623 · Income tax; authorize a deduction for contributions to qualified tuition programs.

Sent March 3, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 9 days

House Bill 1557 · Ad valorem taxation; authorize boards of supervisors and municipal authorities to exempt a portion of certain vendor tooling.

Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

Senate Bill 2981 · Employer-assisted housing program; authorize for public employers; payments under not considered gross income.

Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 18 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 1542 · Bonds; authorize issuance for repair and renovation of old Mississippi Mills Packing and Shipping Rooms Building in Wesson.

Sent February 27, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 14 days

House Bill 1539 · Mississippi Small Business Opportunities Program; create and authorize issuance of bonds to fund.

Sent February 26, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1540 · Sales tax; exempt retail sales of hearing aids.

Sent February 26, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2501 · Alcoholic beverage; resort area status revoked if no on-premises permit issued.

Sent February 26, 2008 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 2852 · Distinctive license tags; authorize for various purposes.

Sent February 26, 2008 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1522 · Sales tax; include in gross proceeds of sales certain payments by third parties, repeal the Unfair Cigarette Sales Law.

Sent February 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 16 days

House Bill 1523 · Bonds; authorize for Jackson State University land acquisition.

Sent February 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 16 days

House Bill 1524 · Sales tax; exempt certain organizations operating long-term care facilities for adults with mental retardation, exempt hearing aids.

Sent February 25, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1525 · Bonds; authorize for Americans with Disabilities Act compliance repair and renovation at Jackson State University.

Sent February 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 16 days

House Bill 1526 · Qualified equity investment tax credit; rev. credit det., req. application fee/rev. time in which investment must be issued.

Sent February 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 16 days

House Bill 1527 · Bonds; increase amount authorized under the Mississippi Business Investment Act for loans and grants to cities and counties for infrastructure.

Sent February 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 16 days

House Bill 1528 · Income tax; entities required to include activity of disregarded entities for federal income tax purposes must include for state.

Sent February 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 16 days

House Bill 1529 · Bonds; authorize issuance of bonds to provide funds for Mississippi Rural Impact Fund.

Sent February 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 16 days

House Bill 1535 · Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds for construction of a lake in Alcorn County.

Sent February 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 16 days

Senate Bill 2495 · Bonds; remove language requiring the Dept. of Health to deposit money into a sinking fund to pay P&I on public health lab bonds.

Sent February 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

Senate Bill 2911 · Bonds; remove the authorization for the issuance of certain general obligation bonds.

Sent February 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

Senate Bill 2993 · Bond; remove limits on amount that may be issued in a fiscal year for improvement at the state-owned shipyard in Jackson County.

Sent February 25, 2008 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1515 · Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds to Leflore County for constructing solid wood floor in Leflore County Agricultural Center.

Sent February 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 19 days

House Bill 1516 · Sales tax; reduce rate on sales of certain food and revise diversion to municipalities.

Sent February 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 19 days

House Bill 1517 · Bonds; increase amount of bonds authorized for a space, science and education center in Hancock County.

Sent February 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 19 days

House Bill 1518 · Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Pelahatchie in making certain infrastructure improvements.

Sent February 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 19 days

House Bill 1519 · Appropriations; Department of Health to establish an Indoor Environment Program and employ an epidemiologist.

Sent February 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 19 days

House Bill 1520 · Bonds; increase amount authorized for the Local Governments and Rural Water Systems Improvements Revolving Loan Fund.

Sent February 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 19 days

House Bill 1521 · Income tax; a relative 65 or older, who resides with taxpayer and whose income is $12,000.00 or less, is a dependent.

Sent February 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 19 days

Senate Bill 2534 · Extend repealer on the tax credit for certain employers sponsoring skills training for employees.

Sent February 22, 2008 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 2914 · Bonds; revise distribution of bond proceeds between the Supplementary Rural Fire Truck and the Rural Fire Truck Fund.

Sent February 22, 2008 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 896 · Poverty; create task force to study creation of trust fund to provide affordable housing in Mississippi.

Sent February 19, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1506 · Bonds; authorize issuance of bonds to provide funds for Mississippi Watershed Repair and Rehabilitation Cost-Share Program.

Sent February 19, 2008 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1511 · Income tax; authorize a credit for health insurance premiums paid by an employer for employees.

Sent February 19, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

House Bill 1512 · Ad valorem tax; exempt certain personal property from.

Sent February 19, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

House Bill 1513 · Income tax; authorize deduction in gross income for tuition paid to private and parochial schools.

Sent February 19, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

House Bill 1493 · Income tax; a relative 65 or older, who resides with taxpayer and whose income is $12,000.00 or less, is a dependent.

Sent February 15, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 26 days

House Bill 1494 · Homestead exemption; provide for certain owners of manufactured homes or mobile homes.

Sent February 15, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 26 days

House Bill 1495 · Mississippi Optional Sales Tax Act; enact.

Sent February 15, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 26 days

House Bill 1496 · Sales tax; exempt retail sales of electrical generating equipment, weather radios and similar items during month of June.

Sent February 15, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 26 days

House Bill 1497 · Motor vehicle ad valorem tax credit; include motorcycles as vehicles eligible to receive.

Sent February 15, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 26 days

House Bill 1498 · Distinctive motorcycle license tag; provide for issuance to fire fighters and retired fire fighters.

Sent February 15, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 26 days

House Bill 1499 · Motor vehicle ad valorem tax credit; include motorcycles as vehicle eligible to receive.

Sent February 15, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 26 days

House Bill 1500 · Sales tax; reduce rate on sales of certain food and revise diversion to municipalities.

Sent February 15, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 26 days

House Bill 1502 · Income tax; authorize a credit for health insurance premiums paid by a small business for employees.

Sent February 15, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 26 days

House Bill 1503 · Income tax; authorize a credit for costs of installing certain energy efficient products in homes.

Sent February 15, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 26 days

House Bill 1504 · Ad valorem tax; authorize partial exemption for agricultural land that is converted to a residential use.

Sent February 15, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 26 days

House Bill 1505 · Bonds; authorize issuance of state general obligation bonds for constructing a new spillway at Lake Mary in Wilkinson County.

Sent February 15, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 26 days

House Bill 1013 · Medicaid; amend various provisions of law, and increase excise tax on cigarettes.

Sent February 14, 2008 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1362 · Bonds; remove limit on amount that may be issued in a fiscal year for improvements at the state-owned shipyard in Jackson County.

Sent February 14, 2008 · Reported out after 5 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 14, 2008 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 577 · Low income housing; remove certain provision relating to the manner of appraisal.

Sent February 13, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

House Bill 674 · Oil severance tax; revise distribution between state and counties.

Sent February 13, 2008 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and was vetoed

House Bill 1351 · Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act; revise certain provisions of.

Sent February 13, 2008 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1388 · Commissioner of Insurance; authorize to establish bonding/insurance requirements for factory-built home licensees.

Sent February 13, 2008 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1483 · Income tax; provide credit for taxpayer paying home security expenses for primary residence.

Sent February 13, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

House Bill 1484 · Ad valorem taxation; revise definition of "head of a family" and "home" or "homestead" under the homestead exemption law.

Sent February 13, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

House Bill 1485 · Income tax; authorize a credit for costs of installing certain energy efficient products in homes.

Sent February 13, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

House Bill 1486 · Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for the Mississippi Community Heritage Preservation Grant Fund.

Sent February 13, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

House Bill 1487 · Bonds; authorize the issuance of state general obligation bonds for the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.

Sent February 13, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

House Bill 1488 · Income tax; partially exclude active duty military compensation received by nonresident while stationed in this state.

Sent February 13, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

House Bill 1489 · Income tax; exclude active duty military compensation received by a resident while stationed out of state.

Sent February 13, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

House Bill 1490 · Income tax; authorize credit for taxpayer who purchases a new hybrid electric vehicle.

Sent February 13, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

House Bill 1491 · Fire protection districts; prohibit boards of supervisors from taxing real properties annexed by municipalities.

Sent February 13, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

House Bill 255 · MS Comprehensive Workforce Training and Education Consolidation Act of 2004; extend repealer on (RP).

Sent February 12, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 7 days

House Bill 872 · State agencies; extend repealer on Department of Employment Security and related laws of other agencies, impose certain requirements.

Sent February 12, 2008 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1479 · Sales tax; exempt sales of tangible personal property and services to East Mississippi State Hospital Friends.

Sent February 12, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 29 days

House Bill 1480 · Distinctive motorcycle license tag; provide for issuance to fire fighters and retired fire fighters.

Sent February 12, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 29 days

House Bill 1481 · Income tax; conform state law to federal for certain depreciation allowed as deduction under Gulf Opportunity Zone Act of 2005.

Sent February 12, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 29 days

House Bill 1482 · Employer-assisted housing program; payments received under not considered gross income, authorize public employers to create.

Sent February 12, 2008 · Reported out after 29 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 2063 · Homestead exemption; repeal Section 27-33-79, which limits amount of reimbursement increases or decreases.

Sent February 12, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 35 days

Senate Bill 2487 · Mississippi Department of Employment Security, Office of the Governor; delete repealer on statutes creating.

Sent February 12, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 35 days

House Bill 578 · County or municipality construction codes; require cements used in certain concrete to adhere to national specifications.

Sent February 7, 2008 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1063 · Bonds; delete requirement that certain fees are dedicated to paying principal and interest on public health lab bonds.

Sent February 7, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 12 days

House Bill 685 · Mississippi Municipality Beautification Fund; create.

Sent February 5, 2008 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 678 · Homestead exemption; repeal section of law that limits amount of tax loss reimbursement increases or decreases.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 694 · Vietnam Veterans distinctive license tag; extend time for minimum number of applications required for issuance.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 719 · Distinctive license tag; authorize for supporters of Fondren Renaissance Foundation.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 720 · Distinctive license tag; authorize for supporters of the Mississippi High School Rodeo Association.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 731 · Sales tax; authorize exemption for retail sales of certain articles of clothing during the first weekend in August.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

House Bill 759 · Department of Employment Security, Office of Governor; delete repealer on statutes creating.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 798 · Distinctive license tag; authorize for supporters of nonprofit foundation, organization or association supporting public school.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 808 · State taxes; Tax Commission shall report annually on overall incidence of taxes and incidence for different types of taxes.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 815 · Alcohol; allow certain direct sales, create new special permits.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 816 · Alcoholic beverages; patron of on-premises retailer's permit may leave with open bottle of wine partially consumed with meal.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 821 · Beer and light wine; revise penalty authorized for selling to persons under the age of 21.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 826 · Distinctive license tag; authorize for supporters of nonprofit foundation organized to support public school district.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 827 · State Tax Commission; revise manner of providing notice of certain assessments, allow commission as agency to appeal orders of.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 829 · Alcoholic beverages; limit temporary retailers permit, create new special permits & create crime of minor using false I.D.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 830 · Sales tax; define person for purposes of denial of sales tax permits, clarify joint and several liability for sales tax.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 838 · Distinctive license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of the Elvis Presley Fan Club.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 873 · Alcoholic beverages; require proof of compliance with local zoning rules before issuance of package or on-premises retailer's permit.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 895 · Legislature; require tax equity note for bills or resolutions that create or impact state taxes and fees.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 905 · Alcoholic beverages; resort area status revoked if no on-premises permit issued.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 907 · Alcoholic beverages; clarify that sales allowed only in areas zoned for that use, in addition to distance restrictions.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 979 · Ad valorem tax; repeal distribution of revenues for public schools levied on liquefied natural gas terminals and crude oil refineries.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

House Bill 985 · Uniform Estate Tax Apportionment Act; revise certain provisions.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

House Bill 1008 · Community development corporations; establish grant program under Mississippi Development Authority.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1035 · Alcoholic beverages; clarify that "person" under Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law includes limited liability company.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1051 · Insurance premium tax; change due date for report and payment of tax for the October 1 through December 31 period.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1053 · Bonds; remove language requiring the Department of Health to deposit money into a sinking fund to pay on public health lab bonds.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1055 · Fuel tax law; clarify with regard to biodiesel and biofuel.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1056 · Alcoholic beverages; revise definition of qualified resort area for purpose of selling at certain game reserves.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1057 · Child Accounts Program; establish.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1083 · Sales tax, liability; limit liability if previous State Tax Commission audits determined taxpayer in compliance with law.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1084 · All-terrain vehicles; establish ownership registration network and provide free safety course.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1094 · Distinctive license tag; authorize issuance for supporters of early childhood development.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1096 · Tobacco sales; prohibit selling to retailer on credit.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1099 · MS Major Economic Impact Act; authorize counties/cities to agree to ad valorem exemptions for certain suppliers in advance.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1110 · Growth and Prosperity Act; reenact application provisions and remove July 1, 2008, repeal date.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1114 · Alcoholic beverages and beer; require separate election to allow sale of when a wet city annexes a portion of a dry county.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1122 · Income tax; increase credit allowed for child adoption expenses.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

House Bill 1128 · Alcoholic beverages; authorize certain municipalities in dry counties to vote to come out from under the dry law.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1140 · Income tax; exclude premiums paid for health insurance from gross income.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

House Bill 1154 · Distinctive license tags; authorize for various purposes.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1157 · Income tax; extend repealer on tax credit for certain employers sponsoring skills training for employees.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1160 · Mississippi Major Economic Impact Act; reenact definition section and remove July 1, 2008, repeal date.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 1161 · Mississippi Advantage Jobs Act; reenact definitions and incentive payment provisions and remove July 1, 2008, repeal date.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 1245 · Cigarettes; impose fee on certain manufacturers, revise requirements related to cigarettes in interstate commerce.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1247 · Homestead exemption; provide additional filing reference for recorded deed when applying for.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1259 · Bonds; remove the authorization for the issuance of certain general obligation bonds.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1263 · Distinctive license tag; authorize for attorneys.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1283 · Package retail stores; allow counties and cities to authorize to remain open for business later.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1390 · Housing assistance; create program for coast area, transfer funds from Hurricane Disaster Reserve Fund to provide funds for.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1451 · Ad valorem taxes; revise allocation of in lieu payments made by Tennessee Valley Authority.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1459 · Ad valorem taxes; revise procedures for appraising affordable rental housing.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1464 · Propane gas sales contracts; require prominent notice of possible market fluctuations in price.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1468 · Bonds; revise distribution of bond proceeds between the Supplementary Rural Fire Truck and the Rural Fire Truck Fund.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1472 · Public improvement districts; revise make-up and manner of selecting board members.

Sent February 4, 2008 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 606 · Distinctive license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of Institute for Marine Mammal Studies.

Sent February 1, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 18 days

House Bill 617 · Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Copiah County in constructing recreational and athletic facilities.

Sent February 1, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 40 days

House Bill 618 · Bonds; authorize issuance for repair and renovation of Coahoma County Higher Education Center.

Sent February 1, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 40 days

House Bill 648 · Mississippi Alternative Housing units; authorize disposal in accordance with federal grant guidelines.

Sent February 1, 2008 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 529 · Gaming license fees; redistribute portion of state's share to local system road and bridge programs.

Sent January 31, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 19 days

House Bill 445 · Sales tax; reduce rate on retail sales of motorcycles.

Sent January 30, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 42 days

House Bill 459 · Bonds; increase amount of bonds authorized for certain projects at Alcorn State University.

Sent January 30, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 42 days

House Bill 460 · Bonds; authorize issuance for portion of costs of biotechnology/ecology research center at Alcorn State University.

Sent January 30, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 42 days

House Bill 461 · Homestead exemption; extend to unremarried surviving spouses of totally disabled homeowners.

Sent January 30, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 42 days

House Bill 467 · Sales tax; phase out on sales of certain food and increase diversion to municipalities.

Sent January 30, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 42 days

House Bill 468 · Sales tax; no diversion to municipality of revenue derived from sale of tobacco if municipality prohibits or restricts smoking.

Sent January 30, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 20 days

House Bill 500 · Distinctive license tag; authorize for supporters of the Arthritis Foundation, Mississippi Chapter.

Sent January 30, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 20 days

House Bill 354 · Housing repair grant program; establish to provide grants to low income individuals for home repairs.

Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 43 days

House Bill 356 · Fire protection districts; revise purposes for which rates and charges may be imposed.

Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days

House Bill 388 · Ad valorem tax; remove provisions that prescribe the manner for determining true value of affordable rental housing.

Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 43 days

House Bill 406 · Income tax; phase out for corporations.

Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 43 days

House Bill 423 · Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of wellness, learning and fitness center at Alcorn State University.

Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 43 days

House Bill 427 · Ad valorem tax; require tax collector to provide notice to owner before advertising land for which taxes have not been paid.

Sent January 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 21 days

House Bill 294 · Income tax; include construction enterprises as enterprises that may qualify for job tax credit.

Sent January 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

House Bill 300 · Bonds; authorize issuance for grants to counties/municipalities for improvements to livestock facilities.

Sent January 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

House Bill 301 · Distinctive license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of Mississippi Dental Hygienists Association.

Sent January 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

House Bill 306 · Wine tasting event; create special permit for package retailer to conduct.

Sent January 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

House Bill 310 · Sales tax; authorize exemption for retail sales of certain clothing, computers and other supplies during the first weekend in August.

Sent January 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

House Bill 245 · Legislative Public Project Grant Program; create.

Sent January 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 25 days

House Bill 250 · Mississippi Small Business Opportunities Program; create and authorize issuance of bonds to fund.

Sent January 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 47 days

House Bill 270 · Sales tax; provide diversion to Jackson to defray ad valorem tax loss and increased costs incurred as seat of state government.

Sent January 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 25 days

House Bill 278 · Distinctive license tag; Silver Star recipient exempt from payment of additional fee, privilege taxes and ad valorem taxes.

Sent January 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 47 days

House Bill 286 · Distinctive license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of Institute for Marine Mammal studies.

Sent January 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 25 days

House Bill 209 · Tobacco and sales tax; increase excise tax on cigarettes, reduce sales tax on certain food and revise diversion to municipalities.

Sent January 24, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 48 days

House Bill 210 · Ad valorem taxation; exempt pollution control equipment mandated by federal or state law.

Sent January 24, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 48 days

House Bill 211 · Income tax; provide a credit for taxpayers allowed to claim federal earned income tax credit.

Sent January 24, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 48 days

House Bill 212 · Sales taxation; exempt retail sales of certain clothing during the last weekend in July.

Sent January 24, 2008 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 213 · Distinctive license tag; authorize issuance to mothers of son or daughter who died in service to U.S. Armed Forces.

Sent January 24, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 26 days

House Bill 223 · Distinctive license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of children with medical handicaps.

Sent January 24, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 26 days

House Bill 227 · Transient vendor law; require exempt persons to notify political subdivision when transacting business.

Sent January 24, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 26 days

House Bill 229 · Distinctive license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of the Coastal Conservation Association of Mississippi.

Sent January 24, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 26 days

House Bill 230 · Distinctive license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of the Ocean Springs Athletic Foundation.

Sent January 24, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 26 days

House Bill 233 · Sales tax; exempt sales of tangible personal and services to nonprofit museums of history.

Sent January 24, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 48 days

House Bill 234 · Sales tax; revise definition of "gross proceeds of sales" to exclude rebates given on motor vehicle purchases.

Sent January 24, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 48 days

House Bill 235 · Motor vehicle license tag; reauthorize issuance of distinctive tag for community/junior colleges.

Sent January 24, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 26 days

House Bill 236 · Income tax; a relative 65 or older, who resides with taxpayer and whose income is $10,000.00 or less, is a dependent.

Sent January 24, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 48 days

House Bill 237 · Sales tax; exempt sales of nonperishable food items to certain charitable organizations.

Sent January 24, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 48 days

House Bill 238 · Distinctive license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of domestic violence awareness.

Sent January 24, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 26 days

House Bill 105 · Government motor vehicles; exempt from annual license registration fees and tag decals.

Sent January 22, 2008 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 106 · Unauthorized Substance Tax Act; create.

Sent January 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

House Bill 107 · Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of stadium on campus of Jackson State University.

Sent January 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

House Bill 108 · Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of Vicksburg Higher Education Center for Alcorn State University.

Sent January 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

House Bill 14 · Distinctive license tag; Authorize issuance to supporters of the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians Foundation.

Sent January 21, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 29 days

House Bill 15 · Sales tax; increase diversion to municipalities.

Sent January 21, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 29 days

House Bill 16 · Sales tax; require sales receipts to differentiate between food sales and other sales if tax is reduced on sales of certain food.

Sent January 21, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 29 days

House Bill 17 · Income tax; extend repealer on tax credit for certain employers sponsoring skills training for employees.

Sent January 21, 2008 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 18 · Building Fund for the Arts; extend repealer on Arts Commission's authority to use bond proceeds for certain project costs(RP).

Sent January 21, 2008 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 19 · Homestead exemption; extend time dwelling houses destroyed in certain counties by Hurricane Katrina are considered homes.

Sent January 21, 2008 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 20 · Tobacco tax and sales tax; increase excise tax on cigarettes, reduce sales tax on certain food and revise diversion to municipalities.

Sent January 21, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 51 days

House Bill 21 · Sales tax; reduce on sales of certain food.

Sent January 21, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 51 days

House Bill 22 · Cigarettes; increase excise tax on.

Sent January 21, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 51 days

House Bill 23 · Sales tax; exempt sales of nonperishable food items to certain charitable organizations.

Sent January 21, 2008 · Reported out after 50 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 70 · Temporary license tags; authorize issuance to applicants for personalized license tags.

Sent January 21, 2008 · Reported out after 24 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 71 · Income tax; revise time within which State Tax Commission must refund overpayment before taxpayer may petition for hearing.

Sent January 21, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 29 days

House Bill 72 · Sales tax; exempt retail sales of certain clothing and school supplies on third Saturday in July and first Saturday in December.

Sent January 21, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 51 days

House Bill 73 · Cigarettes; increase excise tax on and earmark revenue from increase for certain purposes.

Sent January 21, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 51 days

House Bill 74 · Homestead exemption; increase.

Sent January 21, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 51 days

House Bill 75 · Mineral rights; owner pays certain portion of property taxes.

Sent January 21, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 29 days

House Bill 76 · Homestead exemption; increase for totally disabled veterans and extend to unremarried surviving spouses of such veterans.

Sent January 21, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 51 days

House Bill 77 · Ad valorem tax; remove provisions that prescribe the manner for determining true value of affordable rental housing.

Sent January 21, 2008 · Reported out after 29 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 78 · Homestead exemption; repeal section of law that limits amount of tax loss reimbursement increases or decreases.

Sent January 21, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 29 days

House Bill 79 · Homestead exemption; increase for totally disabled veterans.

Sent January 21, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 51 days

House Bill 80 · Sales tax; exempt sales of hearing aids and prescription eyeglasses/contact lenses.

Sent January 21, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 51 days

House Bill 81 · Income tax; authorize an adjustment to gross income for portion of self-employment taxes paid by self-employed individuals.

Sent January 21, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 51 days

House Bill 82 · Sales tax and use tax; exempt finance charges from.

Sent January 21, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 51 days

House Bill 83 · Sales tax, prepayment; credit sales not included in estimated June liability if payment not received before June 20.

Sent January 21, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 29 days

House Bill 84 · Ad valorem tax; exempt business inventories from.

Sent January 21, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 51 days

House Bill 85 · Distinctive license tags; authorize issuance to supporters of Mississippi HeARTS Against AIDS.

Sent January 21, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 29 days