Committees · 2012 Regular Session
Transportation
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 sent116
5% of the bills the House of Representatives sent to committees
Reported out45%
52 of 116; 64 stopped in committee
Time in committee8 days
most between 2 and 15 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term. The 2026 is so far.
202638 bills
reported 47% · typically 14 days, most 8–20 · 0 amendments · 33 members
202534 bills
reported 44% · typically 13 days, most 9–19 · 0 amendments · 0 members
202451 bills
reported 57% · typically 15 days, most 9–17 · 0 amendments · 0 members
202362 bills
reported 68% · typically 9 days, most 0–9 · 0 amendments · 0 members
202270 bills
reported 61% · typically 9 days, most 0–13 · 0 amendments · 0 members
202160 bills
reported 62% · typically 8 days, most 0–8 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2020103 bills
reported 61% · typically 9 days, most 0–20 · 0 amendments · 0 members
201972 bills
reported 36% · typically 10 days, most 1–13 · 0 amendments · 0 members
201858 bills
reported 50% · typically 2 days, most 0–12 · 0 amendments · 0 members
201790 bills
reported 43% · typically 3 days, most 0–10 · 0 amendments · 0 members
201690 bills
reported 32% · typically 9 days, most 0–9 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2015167 bills
reported 59% · typically 2 days, most 0–9 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2014137 bills
reported 54% · typically 10 days, most 0–10 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2013129 bills
reported 47% · typically 9 days, most 6–10 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2012116 bills
reported 45% · typically 8 days, most 2–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2011112 bills
reported 29% · typically 15 days, most 9–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2010121 bills
reported 21% · typically 10 days, most 8–16 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2009147 bills
reported 24% · typically 14 days, most 9–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2008138 bills
reported 23% · typically 9 days, most 8–17 · 0 amendments · 0 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2012 Regular Session, newest first.
116 bills
House Bill 1670 · City of Diamondhead; authorize use of low-speed vehicles/golf carts on certain public highways, roads and streets in.
Sent April 17, 2012 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2283 · Sirens; authorize use by MEMA first responder vehicles.
Sent April 3, 2012 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2676 · Economic Development Highway Act; authorize the Mississippi Department of Transportation to apply for assistance from.
Sent April 3, 2012 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2109 · Driver's License; additional $1 for Keep Mississippi Beautiful, Inc., for litter prevention.
Sent March 29, 2012 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2349 · Highway workstations; increase land acreage that counties may purchase or lease and limit use of eminent domain to acquire.
Sent March 28, 2012 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2109 · Driver's License; additional $1 for Keep Mississippi Beautiful, Inc., for litter prevention.
Sent March 22, 2012 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2283 · Sirens; authorize use by MEMA first responder vehicles.
Sent March 22, 2012 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2667 · Motor vehicles; revise laws regarding scrapping of.
Sent March 19, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2676 · Economic Development Highway Act; authorize the Mississippi Department of Transportation to apply for assistance from.
Sent March 19, 2012 · Reported out after 2 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2017 · Highways; designate U.S. Highway 82 as "Mississippi Heritage Highway."
Sent March 14, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
Senate Bill 2119 · Memorial highway; designate certain segment of U.S. Highway 78 as William R. "Bill" Minor Memorial Highway.
Sent March 14, 2012 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2314 · Memorial highways; designate description of sign for the Gold Star Memorial Highway.
Sent March 14, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
Senate Bill 2321 · Window Tint Law; exempt government fire department vehicles.
Sent March 14, 2012 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2826 · Highways; remove requirement of an alternate untolled route before construction of a toll road.
Sent March 14, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
Senate Bill 2428 · Memorial highway; designate a certain segment of U.S. Highway 84 in Covington County as "Coach Ben B. James Sr. Memorial Highway."
Sent March 13, 2012 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2447 · Memorial highway; designate a certain portion of MS Highway 245 in Chickasaw County as the Carl J. "Jack" Gordon, Jr. Memorial Highway.
Sent March 13, 2012 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2493 · Window tint; limit number of exceptions to specific medical conditions.
Sent March 13, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2532 · Memorial Highway; designate the U.S. Highway 82 bypass in Washington County, Mississippi, as the "Anse Dees Memorial Bypass."
Sent March 13, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2541 · Memorial highways; designate Highway 6 in Lafayette County as the "Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway."
Sent March 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
Senate Bill 2542 · Kevser Ermin Memorial Highway; designate certain segment of MS 314 in Lafayette County as.
Sent March 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
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Senate Bill 2825 · Memorial highway; designate certain segment of MS Hwy. 15 North in Jasper County as Richard Alexandra "Dickie" Ware Memorial Highway.
Sent March 13, 2012 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2827 · Memorial highways; designate certain segment of U.S. Highway 11 in Lamar County as "Tyler Kilsby and Leon Sims Memorial Highway."
Sent March 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
Senate Bill 2829 · Multi-modal transportation; include regional railroad authorities in Multi-Modal Transportation Improvement Fund.
Sent March 13, 2012 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 415 · Highway Safety Patrol; extend repealer on revised minimum qualification of members of.
Sent March 8, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 791 · Economic Development Highway Act; revise definition of term "high economic benefit project" and restrict issuance of bonds.
Sent March 6, 2012 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 919 · Regional railroad authorities; provide eligibility to receive monies from Multi-Modal Transportation Improvement Fund.
Sent March 6, 2012 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1049 · Highway Patrol; establish escort procedures and policy.
Sent March 6, 2012 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1092 · Economic Development Highway Act; authorize MDOT to apply directly to MDA for funding.
Sent March 6, 2012 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1445 · Low-speed vehicles/golf carts; authorize use of on certain public highways, roads and streets in the City of Diamondhead.
Sent March 6, 2012 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1379 · Transportation; remove certain restrictions on design-build projects of the MS Transportation Commission.
Sent March 5, 2012 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 984 · Utility service vehicle, stationary; require motor vehicle operators to perform certain maneuvers when approaching.
Sent February 29, 2012 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1316 · MS Railroad Improvements Fund; authorize MS Transportation Commission to administer and declare necessity for bond issuance.
Sent February 29, 2012 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 815 · Toll roads; revise laws regarding.
Sent February 23, 2012 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1326 · Crimes; revise certain provisions relating to hunting on public roads, streets and highways.
Sent February 23, 2012 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 646 · Mississippi Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Law; repeal.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 649 · Headlights; require to be used whenever windshield wipers necessitated.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 671 · Radar; authorize sheriffs in certain counties to use.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 672 · Driver's license; allow a licensee to not list his physical home address on.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 688 · Traffic safety violator course; provide that it may be an Internet course.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 759 · Sirens; clarify which vehicles may be equipped with.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 761 · Mississippi Motor Vehicle Commission Law; revise certain provisions regarding motor homes.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 762 · Driver's license; revise provisions requiring suspension when student drops out of school.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 764 · Inspection stickers; require to display month so that it is visible from the outside and inside of the vehicle.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 791 · Economic Development Highway Act; revise definition of term "high economic benefit project" and restrict issuance of bonds.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 802 · State highway system; remove requirement that certain segment of road in DeSoto County must meet MTC standards before added to.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 803 · Radar; authorize sheriffs in certain counties to use.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 815 · Toll roads; revise laws regarding.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 841 · Vehicles equipped with idle reduction technology; create certain weight exemptions.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 919 · Regional railroad authorities; provide eligibility to receive monies from Multi-Modal Transportation Improvement Fund.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 951 · All-terrain vehicles; establish ownership registration network for.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1023 · Window tint on motor vehicles; revise requirements for a medical exemption from laws regarding.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1025 · Traffic violations; provide that minors may only take one course per year to avoid conviction of.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1049 · Highway Patrol; establish escort procedures and policy.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1063 · Seat belt laws; revise penalties for violation of.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1075 · Motor vehicles; revise laws regarding scrapping of.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1076 · Motor vehicles; authorize the operation of low-speed electric vehicles on certain public roads.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1081 · Governmental entities; require new vehicles to have a fuel economy estimate of 30 MPG or greater for highway driving.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1088 · Additional highways; reconstruct a portion of Highway 315.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1092 · Economic Development Highway Act; authorize MDOT to apply directly to MDA for funding.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1097 · Driver's license; provide that veteran may be identified by distinctive symbol, character or endorsement.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1103 · Driver's license; provide that veteran may be identified by distinctive symbol, character or endorsement.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1120 · Motorcycle crash helmets; revise laws regarding.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1139 · Railroads; authorize MDOT to acquire through bonds issued by the State Bond Commission.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1203 · Motorcycle crash helmets; revise certain laws regarding.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1223 · Highways; add segments of certain roads within the corporate limits of the City of Jackson to the state highway system.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 9 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1228 · Low-speed and medium-speed electrical vehicles; authorize use of on certain public roads and streets.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1235 · Driver's license; revise use of photograph fees collected by Department of Public Safety.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1240 · Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol; increase fee charged for abstract of driving record and deposited into retirement system fund.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1299 · School bus turnarounds; authorize school district superintendents to request county maintenance.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 9 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1316 · MS Railroad Improvements Fund; authorize MS Transportation Commission to administer and declare necessity for bond issuance.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1320 · Dept. of Public Safety; allow to charge fee for vehicle identification number verification required by federal law for certain vehicles.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 8 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1347 · Wireless telephones; prohibit use of by operator of motor vehicle without use of hands-free device.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1356 · Public property; authorize MDOT to transfer by mode of donation to Marshall County.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1359 · State highway system; require certain segment of Mississippi Highway 9 in Pontotoc County to remain in the system.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1369 · Motor carriers; conform code sections to reflect prior transfer of duties of the PSC to the MS Transportation Commission.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1374 · Traffic control device; provide that when there is no signal, driver of vehicle shall proceed as at a stop sign.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1379 · Transportation; remove certain restrictions on design-build projects of the MS Transportation Commission.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1389 · Highway contracts; revise number of projects for which design-build method of contracting may be used per fiscal year.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1425 · Motorcycles; exempt participants in a parade from wearing crash helmets while on parade route.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1427 · Headlights; require to be used whenever windshield wipers necessitated.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1438 · Wireless telephones; prohibit wireless interactive communication and talking without use of hands-free device by operator of motor vehicle.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1445 · Low-speed vehicles/golf carts; authorize use of on certain public highways, roads and streets in the City of Diamondhead.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1451 · Ambulances; allow owners to determine exterior color and placement of lettering if still identified as ambulance.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1463 · Office of State Aid Road Construction; bring forward code sections for purposes of amendment.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1498 · Motor vehicles; provide certain regulations for selling untitled vehicles for parts.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1509 · Department of Finance through the Bureau of Fleet Management; offer certain access to alternative fueling stations.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1510 · Compressed natural gas fueling within the state; increase presence of.
Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 561 · Transportation; provide exception to requirement that vehicles carrying certain loads must operate during daylight hours.
Sent February 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 565 · Wireless interactive communication; prohibit use of by a person operating a motor vehicle.
Sent February 17, 2012 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 575 · Public Transit Task Force; revise membership and deadline for recommendations of.
Sent February 17, 2012 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 594 · Highway median; require MDOT to develop median crossing safety project.
Sent February 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 595 · Highways; require MDOT install rumble strips along shoulders of newly constructed or resurfaced roadways.
Sent February 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 630 · State-assisted Local Road Construction and Maintenance Program; create for counties and municipalities under certain populations.
Sent February 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 265 · Motorcycles; create safety and operator training program.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 381 · Driver's license; provide that retired law enforcement officer may request identifying symbol, character or endorsement.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 391 · Memorial interchange; designate for John Wayne Haddock in Grenada County.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 415 · Highway Safety Patrol; extend repealer on revised minimum qualification of members of.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Reported out after 16 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 424 · Trucks; remove the requirement that visibility must be bad from the requirement to reduce speed during inclement weather.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 476 · Window tint law; exempt government fire department vehicles.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 483 · Radar; authorize use of in counties with a certain population.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Reported out after 16 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 505 · Driver's license; require passage of vision screening exam upon renewal.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 513 · Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Law; revise various laws regarding.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 528 · Mississippi Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Law; repeal.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 140 · Radar; authorize sheriffs, deputies and constables to use on county roads to enforce speed limits.
Sent February 7, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 162 · Radar; authorize patrol officers of Pearl River Valley Water Supply District to use.
Sent February 7, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 163 · Radar; authorize sheriff to use in counties over 70,000 and impose additional state assessment for violation when used.
Sent February 7, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 166 · Interstate 55; designate certain segment of in Copiah County as the "Robert L. Johnson Memorial Highway."
Sent February 7, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 190 · Radar; prohibit use within 1,000 feet of posted point where speed limit is reduced.
Sent February 7, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 86 · Mississippi Highway 25; remove requirement that certain segment in Monroe County be constructed as fully controlled.
Sent February 6, 2012 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 90 · Mississippi Highway 30 Bypass; designate in Prentiss County and the City of Booneville as "F. Wade Lambert Memorial Highway."
Sent February 6, 2012 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 98 · U.S. Highway 78; designate certain segment of in Benton and Marshall Counties as "William R. 'Bill' Minor Memorial Highway."
Sent February 6, 2012 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 99 · Mississippi Highway 51; designate segment of in Town of Goodman, Holmes County, as "Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Hwy."
Sent February 6, 2012 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 35 · Kevser Ermin Memorial Highway; designate certain segment of MS 314 in Lafayette County as.
Sent February 3, 2012 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 41 · Headlights; require to be used whenever windshield wipers necessitated.
Sent February 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 32 days
House Bill 4 · Motorcycle helmets; exempt Shriners while participating in a parade.
Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 36 days
House Bill 13 · Low-speed vehicles/golf carts; authorize use of on certain public highways, roads and streets.
Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 36 days