Committees · 2012 Regular Session
Judiciary B
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2012 Regular Session.
Bills sent232
10% of the bills the House of Representatives sent to committees
Reported out34%
80 of 232; 152 stopped in committee
Time in committee13 days
most between 8 and 16 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term. The 2026 is so far.
2026286 bills
reported 41% · typically 8 days, most 6–14 · 0 amendments · 24 members
2025267 bills
reported 27% · typically 13 days, most 5–19 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2024303 bills
reported 31% · typically 15 days, most 9–21 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2023244 bills
reported 31% · typically 14 days, most 10–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2022256 bills
reported 28% · typically 12 days, most 8–19 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2021233 bills
reported 29% · typically 9 days, most 2–14 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2020234 bills
reported 28% · typically 10 days, most 6–23 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2019205 bills
reported 24% · typically 14 days, most 8–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2018205 bills
reported 21% · typically 11 days, most 8–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2017194 bills
reported 21% · typically 10 days, most 3–13 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2016201 bills
reported 18% · typically 10 days, most 3–10 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2015284 bills
reported 28% · typically 10 days, most 5–14 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2014207 bills
reported 23% · typically 13 days, most 6–14 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2013242 bills
reported 24% · typically 13 days, most 10–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2012232 bills
reported 34% · typically 13 days, most 8–16 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2011172 bills
reported 38% · typically 10 days, most 6–16 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2010153 bills
reported 41% · typically 10 days, most 8–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2009159 bills
reported 33% · typically 10 days, most 7–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2008212 bills
reported 40% · typically 14 days, most 10–16 · 0 amendments · 0 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2012 Regular Session, newest first.
232 bills
House Bill 1678 · Suffrage; restore to Charles L. Bone of Chickasaw County.
Sent April 20, 2012 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1679 · Suffrage; Restore to Verdell Judd of Chickasaw County.
Sent April 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 13 days
House Bill 1687 · Suffrage; restore to Ira J. Banks of Amite County.
Sent April 20, 2012 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1688 · Suffrage; restore to Curtis Owens, Jr., of Covington county.
Sent April 20, 2012 · Reported out after 8 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1668 · Suffrage; restore to Harvey L. Jackson of Warren County.
Sent April 2, 2012 · Reported out after 24 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
Senate Bill 2283 · Sirens; authorize use by MEMA first responder vehicles.
Sent March 28, 2012 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2082 · Grand jurors; revise potential number of.
Sent March 22, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 12 days
Senate Bill 2184 · Youth court; conform time for appeal from to judicial rules of procedure.
Sent March 22, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 12 days
Senate Bill 2257 · Implied Consent Law; remove Crime Lab's responsibility to calibrate intoxilyzers and other such devices.
Sent March 22, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 12 days
Senate Bill 2286 · Municipal and county law enforcement officer; allow spouse of officer killed in the line of duty to purchase officer's sidearm.
Sent March 22, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 12 days
Senate Bill 2367 · Vulnerable person act; clarify abuse and neglect under.
Sent March 22, 2012 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2805 · Bail bondsmen; revise certain licensing laws under the authority of the Department of Insurance.
Sent March 22, 2012 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2814 · Pearl River Valley Water Supply District Reservoir Police; authorize to participate in multijurisdictional operations.
Sent March 22, 2012 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2815 · Litter; prohibit littering on certain property of the Pearl River Water Supply District.
Sent March 22, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 12 days
Senate Bill 2854 · Advance health-care directives; MDOC may offer such forms to inmates and may act as guardian for certain inmates.
Sent March 22, 2012 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1622 · Suffrage; restore to James Lee Dunn of Alcorn County.
Sent March 21, 2012 · Reported out after 38 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
Senate Bill 2360 · Crimes; create offense of lewd and lascivious acts or obscene electronic communication regarding minors under 16.
Sent March 21, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 13 days
Senate Bill 2376 · Voyeurism; create felony offense when victim is under 16.
Sent March 21, 2012 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2377 · Accessory after the fact; revise punishment for the offense of.
Sent March 21, 2012 · Reported out after 8 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2543 · Move Over Law; revise to include utility service vehicles.
Sent March 21, 2012 · Reported out after 13 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
212 more
Senate Bill 2771 · Karen's Law; revise punishment for manslaughter of certain child victims.
Sent March 21, 2012 · Reported out after 8 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2803 · Lonnie Smith Act; revise elements of the offense of felonious child abuse.
Sent March 21, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 13 days
Senate Bill 2289 · Traffic citations; camera citations from another state not placed on driver's record in this state.
Sent March 20, 2012 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2602 · Expunction; provide procedure for certain felonies of persons under 21 years of age at the time of conviction.
Sent March 19, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2813 · Pearl River Valley Water Supply District Reservoir Patrol; authorize to participate in multijurisdictional operations.
Sent March 19, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2834 · Expunction of record; allow filing fee in municipal court.
Sent March 19, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2902 · Contractors; must obtain authorization before negotiating certain checks.
Sent March 19, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1561 · Suffrage; restore to Joseph Herring of Lamar County.
Sent March 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 48 days
House Bill 1562 · Suffrage; restore to Herman Parker, Jr., of Warren County.
Sent March 16, 2012 · Reported out after 41 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1563 · Suffrage; restore to Randall Lamar Bolton of Panola County.
Sent March 16, 2012 · Reported out after 43 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
Senate Bill 2045 · Controlled substances; enhance penalty for illegal sale in proximity to drug rehab facility.
Sent March 14, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
Senate Bill 2186 · Counterfeit controlled substances; prohibit sale, manufacture or possession.
Sent March 14, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2194 · Controlled substances; acquiring by theft, fraud and the like.
Sent March 14, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2461 · Highway Patrol; remove repealer on minimum qualifications and authorize designation of veterans on driver's license.
Sent March 14, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2533 · Residential Builders and Remodelers Act; revise license requirements and exemptions.
Sent March 14, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2831 · Domestic violence; revise adjudication, punishment and registration of protection orders.
Sent March 14, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2832 · Cock fighting; revise penalty.
Sent March 14, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
Senate Bill 2494 · False report of crime; revise penalty.
Sent March 13, 2012 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2504 · Dog/hog fights; eliminate repeal of prohibition against.
Sent March 13, 2012 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2539 · Statute of limitation; revise for prosecution of vulnerable person abuse.
Sent March 13, 2012 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2549 · Counterfeit goods; remove disclosure requirement to purchaser.
Sent March 13, 2012 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2590 · DUI; create child endangerment provision.
Sent March 13, 2012 · Reported out after 16 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2798 · Minors; community service imposed for tobacco possession.
Sent March 13, 2012 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2802 · Uniform traffic ticket law; revise to allow electronic filing for DUI tickets.
Sent March 13, 2012 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 370 · Intensive supervision program; extend repealer and allow any time served by offender on intensive supervision probation to be credited toward sentence.
Sent March 2, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 4 days
House Bill 488 · Illegal immigration; strengthen enforcement provisions to prevent.
Sent March 2, 2012 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1196 · Abortion; prohibit an abortion of an unborn human individual with a detectable heartbeat.
Sent March 1, 2012 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1504 · Juvenile Detention Efficiency and Center Licensing Act of 2012; create.
Sent February 29, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 6 days
House Bill 631 · Bail bondsmen; revise certain licensing laws under the authority of the Department of Insurance.
Sent February 28, 2012 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 373 · Bedridden nonviolent state offenders; authorize Commissioner of Corrections to place on conditional medical release.
Sent February 27, 2012 · Reported out after 8 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 652 · Capital cases; allow change of venue under certain circumstances if requested by prosecutor.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 673 · Crimes; revise penalties for fraudulent use of identity of another.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 681 · DUI; create child endangerment provision.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 685 · Armed robbery; provide for minimum prison sentence of 10 years.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 692 · Katie's Law; require DNA testing for all felony arrests.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 695 · Gun permits; revise reciprocity.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 704 · Weapons permit; revise law to allow constitutional carry.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 709 · Expunction; revise requirements.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 729 · Alcoholic beverages; prohibit consumption by those under 21 years old and provide violation of as misdemeanor.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 730 · Controlled Substances Law; add certain substance to Schedule I.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 731 · Child abuse; revise reporting.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 736 · Law enforcement officers; prohibit from carrying service weapon while off duty.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 738 · Law enforcement officers Zero Tolerance Drug Law; require random testing.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 740 · Capital murder; include shooting an unarmed person in the back.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 741 · MS Bureau of Investigation; authorize to investigate law enforcement personnel placed on administrative leave.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 742 · Criminal prosecutions; victim or relative may hire own attorney to participate in.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 744 · Controlled substances; felony to bring into state, county or municipal facility.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 752 · Crimes; delete repeal date on prohibition against conducting fights between canines and hogs.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 760 · Family protection specialists and workers; require training in legal duties to protect rights of persons being investigated.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 765 · Law enforcement officers and legal professionals; prohibit from committing certain acts of indiscretion and provide penalty for violations.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 767 · Implied consent law; delete requirement that chemical analysis machines be tested and certified.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 770 · Manslaughter; require case to be tried on individual merits.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 775 · Law enforcement; require record keeping of out-of-state homicides.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 780 · Domestic violence; clarify and revise venue and jurisdiction.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 786 · Hand-held mobile telephones; prohibit writing, sending or reading a text message while operating a moving motor vehicle.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 787 · Vehicle searches; prohibit without physical or visual evidence of violation of law.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 788 · Law enforcement officers; require periodic drug tests by outside company.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 790 · Mifepristone abortion; provide for laws regulating.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 792 · Motorcycle officer training; create program, fund and assessment in support of.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 820 · Crimes; revise penalties for attempted capital offenses.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 824 · Tobacco; prohibit possession by minors.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 827 · Law enforcement officers; prohibit from using weapons, radio devices or motor vehicles owned by government entities except for official business.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 836 · Trespass; create Landowner Protection Act.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 837 · Law enforcement officers; revise various laws regarding.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 845 · Human Trafficking; revise.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 857 · Pain-capable Unborn Child Protection Act; create.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 867 · Uniform Traffic Ticket Law; provide that officer's failure to timely file ticket is not grounds for dismissal of the ticket.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 868 · Manslaughter; differentiate between voluntary and involuntary.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 873 · Manslaughter; increase maximum sentence for.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 880 · Crimes with bail restrictions; specify and restrict such crimes.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 904 · Crimes; create felony offense of threatening bodily harm by a person convicted of a violent crime.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 929 · Traffic tickets; allow electronic submission of those issued for violations of the Mississippi Implied Consent Law.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 976 · Domestic violence and problem solving courts; authorize.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1004 · Drug testing; require when law enforcement officer kills a person.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1008 · Sentencing; create standard for felonies.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1015 · English language; require all state documents to be produced in.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1021 · Residential Builders & Remodelers Act; revise license requirements and exemptions.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1022 · False reporting of crimes; increase fine for violation of up to $5,000.00.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1029 · Assault; to create felony for assaulting a pregnant woman.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1033 · Instruments of record; require to be in the English language.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1035 · Copper sales; require sellers to register with sheriff for licensing.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1057 · Home repair fraud; revise.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1080 · Noise abatement; revise offense of noise disturbance.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1085 · Accident reports; create penalty for providing false information to law enforcement.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1089 · Bullying of persons 65 or older; prohibit.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1094 · Scrap metal law; revise definitions to include manhole covers and other items.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1098 · Capitol police; expand jurisdiction.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1106 · Public defenders; clarify authority over employees of the office.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1108 · Accessory after the fact; revise punishment.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1109 · Voyeurism; create felony offense when victim is under 16.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 3 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1116 · Counterfeit goods; remove disclosure requirement to purchaser.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1119 · Crimes; extend repealer on prohibition against conducting fights between hogs and dogs.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1128 · Expunction; add embezzlement.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1153 · Immigration; prohibit sanctuary cities and require verification of lawful presence to receive public benefits.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1156 · Crime lab personnel; provide procedure regarding misdemeanor appearance.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1165 · Weapons; authorize honorably retired law enforcement officers to carry.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1169 · Concealed weapons; prohibit carrying in county-owned facilities.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1196 · Abortion; prohibit an abortion of an unborn human individual with a detectable heartbeat.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1199 · Crime; revise definition of racketeering and enhance civil remedies under State RICO Law.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1211 · Crime; create offense of selling timber or minerals on mortgaged property.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1218 · Driver's license suspension; revise course requirements for alternative sentencing of minor drivers.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1237 · Truth in Sentencing Task Force; improve relationship between corrections & criminal justice system regarding sentencing guidelines.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1269 · Crimes; create for unauthorized use of minor's name and social security number as dependent on income tax return.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1270 · Law enforcement; require pursuit policy of alleged crime perpetrator.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1303 · Bad check law; revise.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1311 · Butalbital; clarify is a Schedule III controlled substance.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1317 · Probable cause hearing; require before arresting certain public officials.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1335 · Sex offender propensity; chancery court may order custody in mental health facility.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1337 · Sex offender propensity; chancery court may order custody in mental health facility.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1344 · Capital murder; include murder of uniformed guard.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1345 · Crimes; include identity damage by fraud in identity theft.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1351 · Counterfeit controlled substances; prohibit sale, manufacture or possession.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1355 · Controlled substances; acquiring by theft, fraud and the like.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1361 · Post conviction relief; limit use of DNA or biological evidence for petitioner convicted of sexual assault.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1368 · Individual driving a stolen vehicle causing an accident; provide penalty for.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1385 · Covenant marriage; enact as form of marriage.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1388 · Expunction; delete requirement that judge make specific findings for denying.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1399 · Handguns; allow open carrying.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1402 · Grand larceny; revise penalty.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1403 · Manslaughter; revise penalty.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1404 · Mississippi Motor Vehicle Safety- Responsibility Law; revise to allow towing of vehicle if violating.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1406 · Firearms; prohibit altering serial number.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1417 · Catalytic converters; provide felony for theft of.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1429 · Deadly weapons; revise types for unlawful possession by convicted felon.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1435 · Weapons; revise places where possession is allowed.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1439 · Domestic abuse; Protective Order Registry to be checked before granting bail on another charge.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1457 · Plea deals; prohibit district attorneys from entering into.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1471 · Bail bond; create standard.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1474 · Law enforcement; require administrative leave while officer is investigated for community crime against person.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1477 · Weapons; return to owner after dismissal or acquittal of charges.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1481 · Abortion; revise informed consent provisions.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1485 · Tasers; prohibit use by law enforcement.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1487 · Crime victims; authorize to employ private attorney to prosecute case as alternative to DA's office.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1488 · Drug forfeitures; allow constables to participate in seizure and distribution of assets.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1507 · Controlled substance; revise forfeiture law.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 570 · Builders and contractors; revise license and penalty provisions, establish Home Improvement Guaranty Fund and revise board.
Sent February 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 573 · Indecent exposure; revise penalties.
Sent February 17, 2012 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 576 · Weapons; authorize investigators employed by the Real Estate Commission to carry.
Sent February 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 586 · Ignition interlock; revise use.
Sent February 17, 2012 · Reported out after 13 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 588 · Caylee's law; enact.
Sent February 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 596 · Pistol or revolver; authorize to carry unless specifically prohibited by law.
Sent February 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 597 · Habitual offender; no plea bargaining for violent offenders.
Sent February 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 598 · Concealed weapons; revise prohibition against carrying in church or other place of worship.
Sent February 17, 2012 · Reported out after 18 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 614 · Crimes; create for using cell phone without hands-free accessories while driving.
Sent February 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 615 · Wireless interactive communication; prohibit use of by a person operating a motor vehicle.
Sent February 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 616 · Weapons; prohibit discharge near petroleum products.
Sent February 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 627 · Gun buy-back programs; prohibit.
Sent February 17, 2012 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 550 · Concealed weapons; prohibit carrying of in county-owned facilities.
Sent February 14, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 553 · Weapons; prohibit discharge near petroleum products.
Sent February 14, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 554 · Interrogations; require that all conducted by law enforcement must be video taped in entirety.
Sent February 14, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 559 · Crimes; enact Caylee's Law.
Sent February 14, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 238 · Earned time allowances; prohibit certain inmates from obtaining.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 255 · Crimes; revise expunction of certain convictions.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 258 · Institutions for aged or infirm; increase penalties for establishing or operating without a license.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 259 · Life jackets; increase minimum age of person required to wear on certain vessels.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 285 · Grand jury indictment; defendant entitled to hearing before upon request.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 286 · House arrest; authorize use as a condition for nonadjudicated sentences.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 291 · Controlled Substances Law; revise forfeiture proceedings.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 292 · Candy; prohibit sale of that mimics tobacco.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 294 · DUI; repeal provision that refusal to take breath test is evidence of.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 295 · Implied consent; refusal appeal to toll suspension for reasonable time to contest.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 296 · Caylee's Law; create.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 305 · DUI; revise license suspension for test refusal if licensee pleads guilty.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 315 · Duty to report missing child; create criminal offense for failure.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 320 · Real estate; allow covenants to prohibit sale or lease of property to registered sex offenders.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 328 · Suffrage; restore upon completion of sentence.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 353 · Crimes; create felony offense of knowingly deceiving a firearms dealer regarding firearm purchases.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 354 · Sex offenders; prohibit residing near victim and require notice to persons residing near offender.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 357 · Public dress code; create offense regarding clothing that exposes underwear or body parts.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 359 · Public drunkenness; revise.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 397 · Alcoholic beverages; prohibit adults from allowing parties for minors on certain premises.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 398 · State inmates; prohibit conjugal visits for.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Reported out after 17 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 407 · Youth court; authorize to order parents using illegal drugs to participate in counseling or family treatment program.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 408 · Implied Consent Law; change manslaughter provision to murder.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 455 · Weapon dealer record keeping requirements; repeal.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 459 · Erin's Law;; create MS Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 488 · Illegal immigration; strengthen enforcement provisions to prevent.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 489 · Protest at funerals; revise penalties.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 491 · Vulnerable Persons Act; include minors 10 years of age and younger and revise certain penalties concerning minors.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 503 · Protest at funerals; revise penalties.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 512 · Caylee's Law; create.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 524 · Trusty status offenders; revise crimes that make offenders eligible for additional earned time.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 539 · DUI; create child endangerment provision.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 193 · Crimes; revise attempt to commit an offense.
Sent February 9, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 26 days
House Bill 126 · Caylee's Law; create.
Sent February 7, 2012 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 128 · Sex offenders; clarify notification to volunteer organizations regarding status.
Sent February 7, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 137 · Sextortion; criminalize.
Sent February 7, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 139 · Child endangerment; provide for DUI violations.
Sent February 7, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 145 · Concealed weapons; prohibit carrying in county-owned facilities.
Sent February 7, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 155 · Expunction; revise.
Sent February 7, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 157 · Failure to obey mandatory evacuation orders and tampering of certain warning signs; create certain policies and penalties regarding.
Sent February 7, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 160 · Crime Victims Bill of Rights; victim has right to receive copy of initial incident report.
Sent February 7, 2012 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 170 · Marijuana; conform possession, possession in a motor vehicle.
Sent February 7, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 173 · Bail; revise certain forfeiture provisions.
Sent February 7, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 174 · Bail agents; revise education and bonding requirements.
Sent February 7, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 175 · Bail agents; bond not required to be approved by sheriff.
Sent February 7, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 177 · Implied consent law; allow sentence for violations to include house arrest at rehab center.
Sent February 7, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 184 · Sexual offenses against children; revise certain provisions.
Sent February 7, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 186 · Law enforcement officer; create discipline commission to hear complaints.
Sent February 7, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 88 · Bicycle passing laws; provide for a felony when violation results in serious injury or death.
Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 29 days
House Bill 97 · Crime Victims' Compensation Act; revise.
Sent February 6, 2012 · Reported out after 29 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 107 · DUI; create offense of child endangerment.
Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 29 days
House Bill 120 · Attempted murder; create offense.
Sent February 6, 2012 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 123 · Drug courts; revise participation requirements.
Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 29 days
House Bill 17 · Vulnerable persons; revise law.
Sent February 3, 2012 · Reported out after 32 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 33 · Juneteenth Freedom Day; designate as day of commemoration, not paid legal holiday.
Sent February 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 32 days
House Bill 38 · Contributing to the neglect or delinquency of a child and abuse of a child; revise penalties for.
Sent February 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 32 days
House Bill 47 · Identity theft; establish procedure for victim to have debt forgiven and credit reports purged.
Sent February 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 32 days
House Bill 16 · Child Protection Act and Child Rape Protection Act; enact.
Sent January 31, 2012 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 3 · Crimes; provide procedure for expunction of certain felonies of persons under 18 years of age at time of conviction.
Sent January 30, 2012 · Reported out after 36 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5 · Posting of bond as a condition of parole or early release by a defendant; authorize.
Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 36 days
House Bill 10 · Firearms; prohibit altering serial number.
Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 36 days