Committees · 2009 Regular Session
Judiciary A
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2009 Regular Session.
Bills sent266
11% of the bills the House of Representatives sent to committees
Reported out31%
83 of 266; 1 moved on without a report, 182 stopped in committee
Time in committee13 days
most between 8 and 15 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term. The 2026 is so far.
2026164 bills
reported 20% · typically 15 days, most 14–15 · 0 amendments · 25 members
2025169 bills
reported 25% · typically 10 days, most 8–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2024132 bills
reported 30% · typically 15 days, most 14–19 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2023128 bills
reported 34% · typically 13 days, most 9–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2022118 bills
reported 24% · typically 13 days, most 10–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
202196 bills
reported 28% · typically 10 days, most 5–10 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2020154 bills
reported 25% · typically 15 days, most 14–70 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2019123 bills
reported 34% · typically 10 days, most 7–14 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2018132 bills
reported 22% · typically 8 days, most 8–12 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2017135 bills
reported 15% · typically 11 days, most 11–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2016187 bills
reported 17% · typically 6 days, most 6–8 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2015186 bills
reported 24% · typically 9 days, most 5–9 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2014236 bills
reported 35% · typically 9 days, most 8–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2013189 bills
reported 37% · typically 8 days, most 7–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2012178 bills
reported 29% · typically 8 days, most 5–14 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2011222 bills
reported 32% · typically 9 days, most 8–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2010238 bills
reported 29% · typically 14 days, most 6–18 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2009266 bills
reported 31% · typically 13 days, most 8–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2008245 bills
reported 31% · typically 14 days, most 8–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2009 Regular Session, newest first.
266 bills
Senate Bill 2709 · DNA preservation; revise Post Conviction Collateral Relief Act.
Sent March 3, 2009 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2799 · Internet pharmacies; regulate (MBN).
Sent February 24, 2009 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3024 · Cause of action; create specific claim for wrongful conviction and imprisonment.
Sent February 19, 2009 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3115 · Youth court; clarify termination of jurisdiction following transfer to circuit court.
Sent February 19, 2009 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2702 · Marine Resources; conform appellate process from commission orders under the seafood chapter.
Sent February 18, 2009 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2037 · Child support; court may deviate from guidelines for child care expenses in certain cases.
Sent February 17, 2009 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2415 · Corporations; authorize administrative reinstatement of a dissolved corporation under certain circumstances.
Sent February 17, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 14 days
Senate Bill 2631 · Accessory after the fact; revise.
Sent February 17, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 14 days
Senate Bill 2709 · DNA preservation; revise Post Conviction Collateral Relief Act.
Sent February 17, 2009 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2966 · Appeal bond; establish maximum bond to stay a civil action.
Sent February 17, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 14 days
Senate Bill 2967 · Domestic violence; revise per Supreme Court Commission recommendation.
Sent February 17, 2009 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2972 · Successor; revise definition for certain inheritance purposes.
Sent February 17, 2009 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3060 · Business Corporation Act; revise per model act changes.
Sent February 17, 2009 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3105 · Damages; revise contractual authority of UMMC to waive.
Sent February 17, 2009 · Reported out after 8 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 3121 · Price gouging; revise in relation to a state of emergency.
Sent February 17, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 14 days
Senate Bill 2069 · Jurors; may be drawn from entire circuit court district for trials conducted in circuit court.
Sent February 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2230 · Eminent domain; restrict to direct public use.
Sent February 16, 2009 · Reported out after 8 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2578 · Uniform Controlled Substances Law; conform Schedule II with federal law.
Sent February 16, 2009 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2709 · DNA preservation; revise Post Conviction Collateral Relief Act.
Sent February 16, 2009 · Moved on without a report after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2792 · Pseudoephedrine; conform sale of to federal law.
Sent February 16, 2009 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
246 more
Senate Bill 2032 · Gasoline retail fraud; revise criminal penalty for.
Sent February 11, 2009 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2442 · Wrongful death action; damages not awarded parent who has abandoned a child.
Sent February 11, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
Senate Bill 2980 · Professional surveyors and interns; revise qualifications for licensure.
Sent February 11, 2009 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3106 · Land records; instruments prepared for filing by attorneys must bear a Mississippi bar number.
Sent February 11, 2009 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1402 · Uniform law; enact for interstate depositions and discovery (ULC).
Sent February 10, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2595 · Interstate Compact for Juveniles; revise and reenact.
Sent February 9, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
Senate Bill 2641 · Trademarks; revise Mississippi model enactment.
Sent February 9, 2009 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2996 · Ignition interlock; require for DUI-restricted driver's license.
Sent February 9, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 933 · Wrongful death action; damages not awarded parent who has abandoned a child.
Sent February 4, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 583 · Crime Laboratory; provide assessments to fund.
Sent February 3, 2009 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1400 · Election crimes; increase fines and jail time for violation of.
Sent February 2, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 1 day
Senate Bill 2294 · Transparency in Lawsuits Protection Act; create.
Sent January 30, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 32 days
Senate Bill 2353 · Tort immunity; include food donated to needy.
Sent January 30, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 32 days
Senate Bill 2439 · Minors; notify DHS and DA when conception is due to rape or sexual battery.
Sent January 30, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 32 days
Senate Bill 2472 · Child Protection Act; enact.
Sent January 30, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 32 days
House Bill 833 · Employment-at-will doctrine; abolish and create "Good Faith in Employment Act."
Sent January 29, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 5 days
House Bill 1200 · Eminent domain; prohibit for property used for certain agricultural purposes.
Sent January 28, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 6 days
House Bill 1415 · Child abuse; provide penalties for false reports and enact child protection managers.
Sent January 28, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 6 days
House Bill 78 · Board of Medical Licensure; authorize to issue subpoenas during investigations and provide for rules and appeals.
Sent January 27, 2009 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 468 · Investigation of vulnerable adult abuse or neglect; revise response time.
Sent January 27, 2009 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 992 · Youth court; authorize to maintain jurisdiction over certain youth who becomes involved in the adult court system.
Sent January 26, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 8 days
Senate Bill 2136 · Grandparents' visitation rights; revise.
Sent January 26, 2009 · Reported out after 29 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2318 · Office of Capital Defense Counsel; revise appointment of director.
Sent January 26, 2009 · Reported out after 29 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 773 · Tort Claims Act; revise notice.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 774 · Implied consent; clarify.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 803 · Eminent domain; restrict to direct public use.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and was vetoed
House Bill 815 · Child support; require forgiveness of arrears when DNA disproves paternity.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 819 · Judges; provide additional judge for the Twenty-second Circuit Court District.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 828 · Lobbyists; revise certain provisions regarding dealings with legislators.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 839 · Implied consent; refusal appeal to toll suspension for reasonable time to contest.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 840 · Public defenders; create pilot project.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 841 · DUI; repeal provision that refusal to take breath test is evidence of.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 843 · Wiretapping; revise to authorize Attorney General to use.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 845 · Constitutional rights; contractual waiver only effective if knowingly executed.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 846 · Attorneys; may withdraw from representation in certain circumstances.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 869 · Children's Product Safety Act; enact.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 870 · Medical records; authorize heirs to obtain a copy of a decedent's records before the appointment of an executor or administrator.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 879 · Alcoholic beverages; prohibit adults from allowing party at private premises if minors obtain and adults know.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 883 · Domestic violence; revise certain provisions.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 885 · Judges; provide additional judge for the Twelfth Circuit Court District.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 887 · Partition; not available for homestead property between spouses.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 898 · Adoption; authorize opening of adoption when child reaches age of 18 years.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 903 · Grandparents' visitation; revise grandparent rights.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 908 · Controlled substances; clarify weight and dosage unit.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 909 · Professional surveyors; revise license requirements and penalties for practicing without a license.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 910 · Anti-Human Trafficking Act; revise application.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 914 · Justice court; appeal from must indicate plea of nolo contendere in notice.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 915 · Child support; obligations begin at conception.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 918 · Child support; delinquent payments are still property of custodial parent after child is age 21 or emancipated.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 919 · Offices of Capital Defense Counsel, Post-Conviction Counsel & Indigent Appeals; revise director qualifications and hiring authority.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 920 · Grandparents' visitation rights; expand availability of.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 922 · Expungement; allow for certain felony convictions by first-time offenders.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 925 · Irreconcilable differences additional ground for divorce.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 926 · DNA testing; prohibit use of test results for discriminatory purpose.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 927 · Eminent domain; restrict to direct public use.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 930 · Civil actions; insurer has burden of proof for exclusions/exceptions in homeowners insurance policies.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 931 · Office of Capital Defense Counsel; revise appointment of director.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 933 · Wrongful death action; damages not awarded parent who has abandoned a child.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 2 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 934 · Assault against school district personnel; provide enhanced penalties for.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 936 · Tort claims; provide payment method for acts involving government employees.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 950 · Court reporter examination; revise the requirements for court reporter examination and certification.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 979 · Election crimes; require to be prosecuted.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 993 · Justice court; increase monetary jurisdiction.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 998 · Justice court judges; exempt sitting judges from certain educational requirements.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1001 · Jurisdiction of the youth court; certain; revise.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1004 · PEER Committee; create criminal offense and revise subpoena power (PEER).
Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1008 · Lobbyist clients; require state agencies to file certain reports (PEER).
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1009 · Contract lobbyists; prohibit agencies and universities and colleges from hiring with public funds (PEER).
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1010 · Crystal meth; no reduction or suspension of sentence or plea bargaining for distribution.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1011 · Drug court; court having jurisdiction has final determination about participation in.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1013 · Underage Drinking Prevention and Enforcement Act; create.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1016 · Jurors; revise selection.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1018 · Campaign Finance Reform; require ultimate disclosure.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1028 · Drug dealers; require registration of convicted.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1034 · Domestic violence; revise per Supreme Court Commission recommendation.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1042 · Embezzlement; clarify penalties when committed by public officials or certain others.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1048 · Public records; fees charged for are restricted to actual costs.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1050 · Execution or attachment; revise property exempt from seizure under.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1054 · Cemetery or burial plot; provide certain rights to heirs or assigns of deceased.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1057 · Contempt of court for failure to pay child support; require person incarcerated to pay costs.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1076 · DUI; revise maiming penalty and exclude third offense from parole eligibility after serving 25% of sentence.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1078 · Breach of security; require notice.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1080 · Judges; provide additional judge for Seventh Circuit Court District.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1084 · Child custody; authorize transfer of custody if custodial parent leaves the state.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1100 · Covenant marriage; enact as form of marriage.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1127 · District attorneys; additional assistants and investigators for Seventh Circuit Court District.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1134 · Drug courts; revise participation requirements.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1174 · Partition sale; right of first refusal for family members and co-owners.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1188 · Marriage license; previously married applicant must provide certified copy of divorce or annulment.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1199 · Agricultural enterprises; revise immunity from liability for certain.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1284 · Wills and estates; clarify definition of successor of certain decedents.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1303 · Sale of children; prohibit.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1317 · Contracts; to lend money, extend credit or forbear enforcement of certain obligations must be in writing.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1321 · Wrongful conviction and imprisonment; provide compensation.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1327 · Public officers; provide criminal penalty for failing to timely deposit public funds.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1328 · Public officers; shall be personally liable and on official bond when entering into unauthorized contracts.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1329 · Business Corporation Act; revise reinstatement.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1331 · Jurisdiction of the youth court, certain; revise.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1333 · Accessory after the fact; revise.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1340 · Marriage; remove waiting period for nonresidents and revise blood test provisions.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1346 · Workers' Compensation; prohibit discharge of employee filing claim in good faith.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1352 · DUI; revise use of ignition interlock device.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1357 · Fraudulent use of identity of another; revise.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1366 · Court appearance by TV or Web cam; revise.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1369 · Stay of execution of judgment in civil actions; establish appeal bond requirements.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1370 · Exoneration; provide for compensation.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1379 · Surface mine permit; exempt certain excavations and transporting of materials across same property from requirement.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1391 · District attorney; provide additional assistant for the Fourth Circuit Court District.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1398 · Civil commitment proceedings; may be initiated in county where patient is found, and set maximum amount of filing fee.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1402 · Uniform law; enact for interstate depositions and discovery (ULC).
Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1407 · Arrest warrant; require probable cause hearing before issuance.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1409 · Criminal cases; assign on random basis in circuit court.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1410 · Trade secrets; clarify compilation.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1411 · Expunction; authorize for certain first offense felonies.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1414 · State officers and agencies; authorize to appoint or employ special counsel.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1416 · Lawsuits; plaintiff liable for costs incurred by defendant if defendant prevails.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1420 · Limited Liability Company and Business Corporation Act; provide consistency between certain provisions.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1425 · Vulnerable Adults Act; revise certain provisions relating to abuse of certain vulnerable children.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1489 · Price gouging; revise.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1518 · Sales under execution; reduce time period during which those sales may be held.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1551 · District attorneys; clarify authority to assign employees.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1552 · Judges; revise appointment of special judges.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1561 · Attorney General; revise powers to include authority to issue investigative demands.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1563 · Eminent domain; restrict to direct public use.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1565 · Medical malpractice; review panel to determine merit of claims.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1568 · Governmental authorities; prohibit ordinances authorizing automated recording equipment to enforce certain traffic violations.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1569 · Traffic citations; certain are not reportable for insurance purposes.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1572 · District attorneys; add legal assistant to 22nd Circuit Court District.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1573 · District attorneys; revise number of assistants and investigators authorized for the 20th Circuit Court District.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1574 · District attorneys; revise number of assistants and investigators authorized.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1575 · Judges, district attorneys, assistant district attorneys and criminal investigators; revise.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 9 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1576 · District attorneys; revise number of assistants and investigators.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1584 · DUI; clarify no plea bargaining for repeat offenders.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1585 · Expunction; provide uniform method.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1602 · Legal notices; authorize publication on the Internet.
Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 9 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 451 · Lead-based paint; include renovations within the scope of regulated activities.
Sent January 15, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 682 · Labor; require certain employers to provide minimum notice to employees regarding proposed closing or mass layoff.
Sent January 15, 2009 · Reported out after 19 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 690 · Crimes; revise sentence for accessories after the fact.
Sent January 15, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 711 · Elected officials; indictment results in suspension without pay and conviction results in removal.
Sent January 15, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 718 · Traffic tickets; revise filing with the court for incarcerated persons.
Sent January 15, 2009 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 726 · Pseudoephedrine; revise provisions regarding purchase.
Sent January 15, 2009 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 727 · Pseudoephedrine; revise record keeping and revise ID to purchase.
Sent January 15, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 731 · First Circuit Court District; provide additional assistant district attorney.
Sent January 15, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 732 · Crime Laboratory; provide assessments to fund.
Sent January 15, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 734 · Contract lobbyists; prohibit agencies and universities and colleges from hiring with public funds.
Sent January 15, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 743 · Archives and History; provide for appeals of board decisions.
Sent January 15, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 744 · Eminent domain; provide that certain costs be paid by governmental entity seeking to exercise.
Sent January 15, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 600 · Judges; provide additional chancellor for the Fourth Chancery Court District.
Sent January 14, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 602 · Workers' compensation; require emergency hearing upon request of either party.
Sent January 14, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 605 · Twelfth Circuit Court Community Corrections Act of 2009; create.
Sent January 14, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 606 · Workers' compensation; prohibit discharge of employee filing claim in good faith.
Sent January 14, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 608 · Workers' compensation; provide for appeal of commission decisions directly to Court of Appeals.
Sent January 14, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 615 · School board members and district personnel; provide enhanced criminal penalties for assault against.
Sent January 14, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 619 · Crimes; revise expunction of certain convictions.
Sent January 14, 2009 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 620 · Criminal procedure; revise procedure to expunge certain convictions.
Sent January 14, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 621 · Cause of action; create specific claim for wrongful conviction and imprisonment.
Sent January 14, 2009 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 624 · Limited Liability Act; revise (ULC).
Sent January 14, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 633 · Appeals to circuit court from board of supervisors and municipal authorities; revise.
Sent January 14, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 637 · Sentences; allow justice and municipal court judges to suspend certain.
Sent January 14, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 644 · Children's Product Safety Act; create.
Sent January 14, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 647 · Child support; establish income shares guidelines.
Sent January 14, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 660 · Exculpatory evidence; create procedure for new trial when state withholds in criminal prosecution.
Sent January 14, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 662 · Crimes; create criminal offense for law enforcement to provide false evidence.
Sent January 14, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 667 · Law enforcement officers and personnel; prohibit active or retired from serving on grand or petit jury.
Sent January 14, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 674 · Sentences; authorize justice and municipal court judges to suspend under certain conditions.
Sent January 14, 2009 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 680 · Nonprofit Corporation Act; revise.
Sent January 14, 2009 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 484 · Court rules; require legislative approval.
Sent January 13, 2009 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 489 · Task Force to Study Uniformity in Real Property Recordings; make revisions to.
Sent January 13, 2009 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 493 · Appellate judges; provide for appointed judges of Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
Sent January 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 506 · Eminent domain; restrict to direct public use.
Sent January 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 515 · Corporations; revise filing for reinstatement of dissolved.
Sent January 13, 2009 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 521 · Driver's license; increase fee for reinstatement upon conviction of alcohol or drug violation.
Sent January 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 539 · Legislative subpoenas; provide for enforcement of and disallow protection of certain confidential information.
Sent January 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 542 · Nonpartisan Judicial Election Act; repeal.
Sent January 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 563 · Compulsive gambling; establish as a ground for divorce.
Sent January 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 566 · Landlord/tenant law; lost income due to unlawful holding over to be misdemeanor offense.
Sent January 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 567 · Landlord/tenant law; landlord not liable for personal property of tenant removed from abandoned premises.
Sent January 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 568 · Landlord/tenant law; provide criteria for landlord to regain possession of deserted premises.
Sent January 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 569 · Landlord/tenant law; notice to terminate tenancy shall start applicable time limitations.
Sent January 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 570 · Landlord/tenant law; revise notice to vacate.
Sent January 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 572 · Child custody; active military duty not a change in circumstance.
Sent January 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 579 · Delinquent child support; use portion of proceeds from forfeitures to pay.
Sent January 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 581 · Contract lobbyists; prohibit agencies and universities and colleges from hiring with public funds.
Sent January 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 583 · Crime Laboratory; provide assessments to fund.
Sent January 13, 2009 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 584 · Crimes; repeal certain statutes regarding assemblage and disorderly conduct.
Sent January 13, 2009 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 585 · Crimes; repeal certain wrongful assemblage statutes.
Sent January 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 404 · Criminal records; require permanent storage.
Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 405 · Murderer; clarify that murderer cannot inherit property of victim.
Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 412 · Justice court judges; increase jurisdiction amount to $10,000.00.
Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 413 · District attorneys; authorize to employ part-time legal assistants.
Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 22 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 414 · Youth taken into custody, certain; require presence of parent or legal guardian before interrogation of youth by law enforcement.
Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 417 · Uniform Premarital Agreement Act; enact (ULC).
Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 419 · Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act; enact (ULC).
Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 420 · Uniform Unclaimed Property Act; enact (ULC).
Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 435 · Criminal history record information; require criminal justice agencies and MS Justice Information Center to permanently store.
Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 444 · Deeds of trust; substitute trustee in foreclosure proceeding on must be Mississippi resident.
Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 461 · Paternity; allow alleged father to request genetic testing through DHS when signed voluntary acknowledgement.
Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 463 · Child support withholding orders; revise definitions, require to be payable through DHS and allow collection of lump sums.
Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 469 · Child support; allow persons in contempt to be referred to restitution center.
Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 470 · Delinquent child support; delete requirement to sign agreement of to have suspended licenses reinstated.
Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 472 · Wills; provide for optional filing with chancery clerk.
Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 339 · Child support; noncustodial parent to pay portion of child care expenses.
Sent January 8, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 26 days
House Bill 340 · Youth court; authorize to order parents using illegal drugs to participate in counseling or family treatment program.
Sent January 8, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 26 days
House Bill 347 · District attorneys; provide additional assistant for the Twelfth Circuit Court District.
Sent January 8, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 26 days
House Bill 351 · Civil Rights Division; establish in the Office of Attorney General.
Sent January 8, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 26 days
House Bill 352 · Medical malpractice actions; revise certificate of consultation.
Sent January 8, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 26 days
House Bill 353 · Estates; increase max. value of decedent's estate for purpose of debt payment upon presentation of successor's affidavit.
Sent January 8, 2009 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 356 · Tort Claims Act; clarify statute of limitations.
Sent January 8, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 26 days
House Bill 302 · Capital cases; allow change of venue under certain circumstances if requested by prosecutor.
Sent January 7, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 27 days
House Bill 306 · Persons under age 18; prohibit buying or selling the legal or physical custody of.
Sent January 7, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 27 days
House Bill 308 · Jury duty; exempt permanently disabled from service.
Sent January 7, 2009 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 313 · Eminent domain; restrict use of.
Sent January 7, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 27 days
House Bill 317 · Deeds of Trust; revise penalty for failure to cancel to 15 days and $400.00.
Sent January 7, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 49 days
House Bill 318 · Nonpartisan Judicial Election Act; repeal.
Sent January 7, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 27 days
House Bill 319 · Family masters; clarify chancellors' authority in Seventh Chancery Court District.
Sent January 7, 2009 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 328 · Child endangerment; provide for DUI violations.
Sent January 7, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 27 days
House Bill 329 · Implied Consent Law; provide enhanced penalties for higher blood alcohol concentration.
Sent January 7, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 27 days
House Bill 24 · DNA evidence; require preservation in capital cases.
Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 42 · Workers' compensation; provide employer the right to require autopsy in death cases.
Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 50 · Habitual offender; no plea bargaining for violent offenders.
Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 61 · Consumer protection; revise bringing of actions.
Sent January 6, 2009 · Reported out after 22 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 80 · Whistleblower Law; provide for damages.
Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 82 · Life support system; state's official position for courts to follow is to sustain life if conflict between family members.
Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 86 · Public records; delete authority of public agencies to collect certain fees.
Sent January 6, 2009 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 92 · Lawsuits; plaintiff liable for defendant's costs if defendant prevails.
Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 100 · DNA evidence; provide for use in capital cases.
Sent January 6, 2009 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 101 · DNA; provide for testing for persons convicted of capital crimes.
Sent January 6, 2009 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 132 · Marijuana; conform possession, possession in a motor vehicle and possession of paraphernalia penalties.
Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 140 · Lobbying; prohibit legislator from engaging in for four years after leaving office.
Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 160 · Open Container Law; enact.
Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 174 · Implied Consent Law; clarify who may administer blood tests.
Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 179 · DUI; revise minimum penalty for death and maiming.
Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 211 · Attempted murder; create criminal offense.
Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 215 · Statutes of limitations; revise limitation on actions founded on domestic judgments or decrees.
Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 216 · Open Lawyer Fees Act; create.
Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 223 · Chancery courts; allow to hear Tort Claims Act cases remanded by appellate courts.
Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 226 · Limitation of exclusion or modification of warranties to consumers; repeal.
Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 242 · Drug courts; establish in all circuit court districts.
Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 249 · DNA; require sample for any adult convicted of a felony.
Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 254 · Controlled substances; felony to bring into state, county or municipal facility.
Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 258 · Child support; allow person in contempt for failure to pay to be placed in restitution center.
Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 259 · Workers' Compensation Commission; provide that appeals from commission go directly to Supreme Court.
Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 266 · Price gouging; revise.
Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 267 · DNA data and physical evidence retention; require.
Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 268 · Public officials and employees; provide for drug testing requirements.
Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 276 · Blood tests; authorize EMTs to administer under Implied Consent Law.
Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days