Ways and Means

House Bill 1645 · Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for improvements to the Port of Vicksburg.

Sent March 27, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 1 day

House Bill 1646 · Income tax; authorize a credit for taxpayers that employ persons convicted of felony offenses.

Sent March 27, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 1 day

House Bill 1647 · Income tax; authorize a credit for purchase and installation of solar water heater system.

Sent March 27, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 1 day

House Bill 1649 · Income tax; authorize a deduction for certain retrofitting or upgrades to homes in Coastal Area of Mississippi.

Sent March 27, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 1 day

House Bill 1650 · Excise tax on gasoline and diesel; revise rate.

Sent March 27, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 1 day

House Bill 1654 · Sales tax; reduce rate on sale of power and fuel to a producer of oil and gas for use in oil recovery or sequestration of carbon dioxide.

Sent March 27, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 1 day

House Bill 1644 · Sales tax; exempt sales of certain home medical equipment and supplies when paid for under insurance policy or plan.

Sent March 26, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 2 days

Senate Bill 2600 · Beer breweries; allow to provide samples subject to certain restrictions.

Sent March 26, 2012 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1638 · Income and franchise tax; allow refundable credit for costs of purchasing and installing a solar electric energy system.

Sent March 23, 2012 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1641 · Income tax; authorize a credit for sales tax paid on purchase of certain electric vehicles.

Sent March 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 5 days

House Bill 1642 · Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for construction of the Wellspring Center for Professional Futures.

Sent March 23, 2012 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1626 · Bonds; authorize issuance to assist with rerouting the Mississippi Export Railroad Company main line in Jackson County.

Sent March 22, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 6 days

House Bill 1627 · Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for improvements at Trent Lott International Airport in Jackson County.

Sent March 22, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 6 days

House Bill 1628 · Bonds; authorize issuance for purposes related to improvements at Helena Industrial Site in Jackson County.

Sent March 22, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 6 days

House Bill 1629 · Income tax; allow deduction for retrofit of residence in coastal counties to mitigate damage from certain weather events.

Sent March 22, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 6 days

House Bill 1630 · Tobacco equity tax; does not apply to subsequent participating manufacturers until certain credit amendment to master settlement agreement.

Sent March 22, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 6 days

House Bill 1631 · Bonds; authorize for various economic development programs and for other purposes.

Sent March 22, 2012 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1635 · Sales tax; reduce rate imposed on retail sales of boats, motorcycles and towable campers.

Sent March 22, 2012 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1637 · Local System Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Fund; authorize issuance of bonds to provide funds for.

Sent March 22, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 6 days

House Bill 1620 · Sales tax; exempt retail sales of school supplies during the last weekend in July.

Sent March 21, 2012 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1624 · Income tax; authorize a credit for premium paid for insurance on principal residence in certain counties.

Sent March 21, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 7 days

House Bill 1625 · Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for the Mississippi Community Heritage Preservation Grant Fund.

Sent March 21, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 7 days

Senate Bill 2368 · Department of Revenue; revise provisions relating to enforcement and regulation of various laws.

Sent March 21, 2012 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 2390 · Department of Revenue; remove requirement of notarization of certain documents filed with.

Sent March 21, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 13 days

Senate Bill 2661 · Distinctive Motor Vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of various organizations.

Sent March 21, 2012 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 2343 · MS Industry Incentive Financing Revolving Fund; loan repayments used to pay debt service if the balance exceeds $50,000,000.00.

Sent March 19, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 2497 · Local option law; allow any city of 5,000 or more in certain counties to vote on whether to come out from under the dry law.

Sent March 19, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 2605 · Income tax; authorize a free online preparation and filing services to certain Mississippi taxpayers.

Sent March 19, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 2607 · Local option law; revise definition of the term "restaurant."

Sent March 19, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 2613 · Income tax; extend repeal date on tax credit for certain charges for using certain port facilities and airports.

Sent March 19, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 2659 · MS Small Business Investment Company Act; make revision regarding applications, investment requirements & distributions requirements.

Sent March 19, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 2675 · Business closure; authorize for failure to file tax returns or pay taxes.

Sent March 19, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2903 · MS Real Estate Commission; may increase fees for licensure of appraisal management companies.

Sent March 19, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1552 · Income tax; authorize a credit for investments in certain qualified Mississippi small businesses.

Sent March 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 12 days

House Bill 1553 · Bonds; increase amount authorized to be issued for the Rural Fire Truck Fund.

Sent March 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 12 days

House Bill 1554 · Ad valorem tax; create 10% cap on increase in assessed value of agricultural property and commercial poultry houses.

Sent March 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 12 days

House Bill 1555 · Bonds; authorize issuance to provide for certain road improvements in Jackson County. .

Sent March 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 12 days

House Bill 1557 · Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Claiborne County in constructing a county civil defense building.

Sent March 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 12 days

House Bill 1558 · Income tax; authorize a credit for costs incurred under a homeowners deductible due to loss incurred from a named storm.

Sent March 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 12 days

House Bill 1559 · Income Tax; authorize a credit for employers that provide assistance to employees for insurance on principal residence in certain counties.

Sent March 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 12 days

House Bill 1560 · Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for Mississippi Authority for Educational Television improvements.

Sent March 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 12 days

House Bill 1564 · Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds to assist with establishment of new GRAMMY® Museum Mississippi.

Sent March 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 12 days

House Bill 1565 · Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for infrastructure projects at Panther Ridge Business Park in Copiah County.

Sent March 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 12 days

House Bill 973 · Alcoholic beverages; authorize permits that allow sampling or tasting events at package retail stores.

Sent March 15, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2030 · Motor vehicle privilege tax; increase the period of time within which a newly acquired motor vehicle must be registered.

Sent March 14, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 20 days

Senate Bill 2342 · Free port warehouse law; clarify that manufacturers are eligible for ad valorem tax exemption.

Sent March 14, 2012 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 2345 · Tobacco Tax Law; notification of revocation of permits may be made manually or electronically.

Sent March 14, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 20 days

Senate Bill 2370 · Beer; authorize manufacture of beer of more than 5% by weight for sale in another state.

Sent March 14, 2012 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 2371 · Sales and withholding tax laws; remove penalties for certain second or subsequent failures to comply with.

Sent March 14, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 20 days

Senate Bill 2397 · Business improvement districts; extend the period for which they are authorized and revise certain vote requirements.

Sent March 14, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 20 days

Senate Bill 2609 · Income tax; extend the repeal date on income tax credit for certain employers sponsoring skills training for employees.

Sent March 14, 2012 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 2656 · Income tax; extend repeal date on job tax credit for cut and sew jobs in the upholstered furniture industry.

Sent March 14, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 2878 · Beer; increase the amount of alcohol that it may contain from 5% by weight to 8% by weight.

Sent March 14, 2012 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1549 · MS Health Care Industry Zone Act; create and provide certain tax incentives for qualified businesses located in.

Sent March 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1550 · Income tax; exclude from gross income a portion of income of certain physicians practicing in critical physician shortage areas.

Sent March 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1531 · College Private Research Incentive Act; create.

Sent March 12, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1532 · Bonds; authorize the issuance of bonds for various programs administered by Mississippi Development Authority.

Sent March 12, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 16 days

House Bill 1534 · Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for improvements to Jackson Zoo.

Sent March 12, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 16 days

House Bill 1536 · Income tax; authorize deduction for private school tuition, expenses for home schooled students and certain public school expenses.

Sent March 12, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 16 days

House Bill 1537 · Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Act; create and provide certain tax incentives for qualified businesses located in.

Sent March 12, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1538 · Franchise and sales tax exemption; MDA may grant to businesses that receive funds from the Industry Incentive Financing Revolving Fund.

Sent March 12, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1542 · Ad valorem taxation; exempt pollution control equipment mandated by federal or state law.

Sent March 12, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 16 days

House Bill 1543 · Corporation franchise tax; phase out effective January 1, 2017.

Sent March 12, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 16 days

House Bill 1544 · Bonds; increase amount that may be issued for the Local Governments and Rural Water Systems Improvements Revolving Loan Fund.

Sent March 12, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1547 · Income tax; exclude from gross income a portion of income of certain physicians practicing in critical physician shortage areas.

Sent March 12, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1548 · Income tax; increase tax credit allowed for child adoption expenses.

Sent March 12, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 16 days

House Bill 168 · Municipal special sales tax; remove requirement that expenditure of revenue comply with a commission master plan.

Sent March 6, 2012 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1526 · Ad valorem tax; authorize counties and municipalities to exempt vehicles of military personnel who receive imminent danger pay.

Sent March 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

House Bill 1527 · Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of new School of Medicine building at University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Sent March 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

House Bill 700 · Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training and Education Consolidation Act; reenact provisions regulating.

Sent March 5, 2012 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 1523 · Sales tax; exempt sales of tangible personal property and services to The United Way of the Pine Belt Region, Inc.

Sent March 2, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 26 days

House Bill 1524 · Ad valorem tax; exempt inventory from.

Sent March 2, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 26 days

House Bill 874 · Cemetery law; revise provisions relating to perpetual care trust funds and encumbering cemeteries.

Sent March 1, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 5 days

House Bill 971 · Income tax; authorize a credit for portion of costs paid by a business enterprise to expand and relocate employees to this state.

Sent March 1, 2012 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 972 · Income tax; authorize a credit for portion of costs paid by a company in relocating national or regional headquarters to this state.

Sent March 1, 2012 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1515 · Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for the Mississippi Watershed Repair and Rehabilitation Cost-Share Program.

Sent March 1, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 27 days

House Bill 1516 · Sales tax; exempt certain organizations operating long-term care facilities for adults with mental retardation.

Sent March 1, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 27 days

House Bill 1517 · Income tax; increase credit for ad valorem taxes paid on inventory.

Sent March 1, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 27 days

House Bill 1519 · Income tax; certain corporate distributions tax free if they are part of a transaction that qualifies under Section 355, Internal Rev. Code.

Sent March 1, 2012 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1520 · Headquarters sales tax and job tax credit; revise number of jobs necessary to qualify for.

Sent March 1, 2012 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1521 · Income tax; exclude transportation fringe benefits from gross income as allowed under the Internal Revenue Code.

Sent March 1, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 27 days

House Bill 1522 · Sales taxation; exempt sales of power or fuel to certain enterprises for industrial purposes.

Sent March 1, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 27 days

House Bill 1090 · Public records; revise fees charged for providing.

Sent February 28, 2012 · Reported out after 1 day · 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 28, 2012 · Reported out after 1 day · 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 28, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 7 days

House Bill 1379 · Transportation; remove certain restrictions on design-build projects of the MS Transportation Commission.

Sent February 28, 2012 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1513 · Income tax; provide a credit for certain energy efficiency improvements to property.

Sent February 28, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 29 days

House Bill 779 · Tourism Project Sales Tax Incentive Fund; increase maximum period of time that MDA may make payments from.

Sent February 27, 2012 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 794 · Hotel renovation projects sales tax incentive; authorize for certain projects.

Sent February 27, 2012 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1019 · Beer breweries; allow to provide samples subject to certain conditions.

Sent February 27, 2012 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1512 · Income and franchise tax credit; authorize for companies that deploy broadband technologies in unserved areas.

Sent February 27, 2012 · Reported out after 30 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 848 · State assent; revise to conform to federal aid legislation to ensure conservation of fish and wildlife.

Sent February 23, 2012 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 815 · Toll roads; revise laws regarding.

Sent February 22, 2012 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 648 · Homestead exemption; increase for persons 65 years of age or older or totally disabled.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

House Bill 653 · Free port warehouse law; clarify that manufacturers are eligible for ad valorem tax exemption.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 654 · Ad valorem tax, inventory; authorize a tax credit against.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

House Bill 658 · Ad valorem tax; revise the definition of "home" or "homestead" under the Homestead Exemption Law.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 36 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 661 · Alcoholic beverages; revise definition of qualified resort area under the Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 666 · Income tax; phase out for corporations.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

House Bill 699 · Cigarettes; increase tobacco equity tax on formerly known as nonsettling-manufacturer cigarette fee.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

House Bill 700 · Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training and Education Consolidation Act; reenact provisions regulating.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 706 · Economic development; create the Mississippi Small Project Development Financing Revolving Fund.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

House Bill 714 · Temporary license tag; authorize motor vehicle dealers to issue when vehicle is purchased.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 716 · Motor vehicle titles; remove provision allowing scrappers to submit affidavit in lieu of certificate of title.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 722 · Distinctive license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of Kossuth High School.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 724 · Distinctive license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 725 · Income tax; authorize certain employers to pass tax credits through to employees.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 746 · Income tax; delete repeal date on tax credit for certain employers sponsoring skills training for employees.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 750 · Ad valorem tax; delete repeal date on authority of local governing authorities to grant exemption for motor vehicles of certain active duty military personnel.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 751 · Income tax; delete repealer on tax credit for certain new jobs in upholstered household furniture manufacturing industry.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 757 · Income tax; authorize a credit for portion of costs paid by a business enterprise to expand and relocate employees to this state.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

House Bill 758 · Income tax; authorize a credit for portion of costs paid by company in relocating national or regional headquarters to this state.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

House Bill 769 · Sales tax; remove requirement that certain taxpayers pay June liability for the tax on or before June 25.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 793 · Income tax; clarify certain provisions regarding additional assessment or refund when taxpayer's income is increased/decreased by IRS.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 798 · Tax-forfeited lands; authorize sales of to certain individuals.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 800 · Beer breweries; allow to make limited sales on premises.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 809 · State tax system; create a legislative study committee to make recommendations regarding.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 822 · Distinctive license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of Corinth High School.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 830 · Regional economic development alliances; extend authority to exercise quick-take eminent domain.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 844 · Distinctive license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of the Mississippi Golf Association.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 870 · Distinctive license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of Alcorn Central High School.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 875 · Ad valorem taxes; remove the provision that prescribes the manner in which affordable rental housing must be appraised.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 882 · Local & private laws; require direct referendum on question of imposing a local tax.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 884 · Alcoholic beverages; allow manufacturer with distillery in this state to sell to consumers at the distillery.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 928 · Alcoholic beverages; authorize municipalities in dry counties to vote to come out from under the dry law for limited sales.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 940 · Alcoholic beverages; revise definition of qualified resort area under the Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 942 · Office of Purchasing, Travel and Fleet Management; authorize to charge certain fees from bidders and vendors and receive rebates.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 955 · State Bond Commission; revise authority regarding bonds authorized by an act of the Legislature.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 957 · Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds for construction of a lake in Alcorn County.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

House Bill 959 · Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for certain historical projects in City of Corinth.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

House Bill 967 · Free port warehouse law; clarify that manufactures are eligible for ad valorem tax exemption.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 968 · Business improvement districts; extend the period for which they are authorized and revise certain vote requirements.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 970 · Income tax; revise provisions regarding net income of nonresidents, certain definitions and certain business deductions.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 973 · Alcoholic beverages; authorize permits that allow sampling or tasting events at package retail stores.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 986 · Distinctive license tag; authorize for various purposes .

Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 990 · Distinctive license tag; to reauthorize issuance to aircraft pilots.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 991 · Distinctive license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of the Tuskegee Airmen.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1018 · Ad valorem tax; require cities/counties to reduce millage rate for purposes of proposed increase where assessed value increases.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1061 · Alcoholic beverages; create special permit for package retailer to host tasting or sampling event.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1068 · Income tax; extend repeal date on tax credit for new cut and sew jobs in the upholstered household furniture manufacturing industry.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1121 · Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; revise definition of term "restaurant" under.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1173 · Income tax; authorize Department of Revenue to allow government employees to pay delinquent tax through installment agreement.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1177 · Department of Revenue; require to establish tax recovery program.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1206 · Distinctive license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers' Association.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1245 · Bonds; reallocate use of certain bond proceeds allocated to Mississippi State University.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1246 · MS Development Authority Job Training Grant Fund; create to provide job training grants for certain eligible business enterprises.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1247 · Tax liens; provide for centralized filing with the Secretary of State.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1248 · Department of Revenue; revise provisions relating to enforcement and administration of various laws.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1250 · Light wine & beer; retailers may not accept coupons that are redeemed from a manufacturer, wholesaler or distributor of light wine or beer.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1251 · Income tax; remove repeal date on tax credit for certain charges for using certain port facilities and airports.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1252 · Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act; increase the amount of rebates authorized under.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1255 · Economic development; certain agreements by counties and cities with economic development projects may be binding not more than 20 years.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1257 · Qualified equity investment tax credit; revise certain provisions regarding.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1259 · Income tax; extend repealer on tax credit for certain employers sponsoring skills training for employees.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1260 · Tourism Project Sales Tax Incentive Fund; increase maximum period of time that MDA may make payments from.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1261 · Public improvement districts; revise certain statutory provisions relating to.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1262 · List of uncollected taxes; clerk of the board of supervisors does not have to furnish to State Auditor.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1264 · Income tax; authorize certain employers to pass tax credits through to employees.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1265 · Economic Redevelopment Act; revise definition of "contaminated site" and time in which county/municipality may apply for designation under.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1266 · Mississippi Major Economic Impact Authority; revise authority to transfer property.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1276 · Income tax; provide free online preparation and filing services to certain Mississippi taxpayers.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1286 · Appraisal management companies; revise law and fee.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1290 · Notice of tax sale; increase fee allowed to sheriff upon serving.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1310 · Alcoholic beverages; revise definition of qualified resort for purpose of sale in designated areas in certain municipalities.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1314 · Distinctive license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of Biggersville High School.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1336 · Distinctive license tags; revise distribution of fees collected from tag issued to supporters of Lanier High School.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1363 · MS Small Business Investment Company Act; make revision regarding applications, investment requirements & distribution requirements.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1364 · Qualified equity investment tax credit; revise time within which investment for which credit allocated must be made.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1372 · Historic property tax credit; authorize the transfer, sale or assignment of the tax credit.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1400 · Motor vehicles; revise certain provisions of law regarding scrapping of.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1401 · Motor vehicles; revise laws regarding scrapping of.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1412 · Income tax; authorize credit for taxpayers who maintain, support and care for dependent with diagnosis of developmental disability.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

House Bill 1419 · Motor vehicles; revise laws regarding scrapping or dismantling of.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 1422 · Beer; increase the amount of alcohol that it may contain from 5% by weight to 8% by weight.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1424 · Motor vehicle privilege taxes; provide that private carrier of property may pay additional amount for right to haul surface minerals.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

House Bill 1428 · Distinctive license tag; reauthorize issuance to supporters of the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians Foundation.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1442 · Taxing entities; require to file annual report providing amount of tax revenues received.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1469 · Business closure; authorize for failure to file tax returns or pay taxes.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1502 · Distinctive license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of the Sisters with a Throttle Motorcycle Club.

Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 578 · Income tax; authorize a deduction for contributions to qualified tuition programs.

Sent February 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 40 days

House Bill 580 · Sales tax; reduce rate on retail sales of motorcycles.

Sent February 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 40 days

House Bill 581 · Reappraisal; local taxing units must publish certain information regarding to receive homestead exemption reimbursement.

Sent February 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 18 days

House Bill 582 · Sales tax; exempt sales of utilities to churches.

Sent February 17, 2012 · Reported out after 33 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 584 · Homestead exemption; increase.

Sent February 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 40 days

House Bill 607 · Homestead exemption; provide for certain owners of manufactured homes or mobile homes.

Sent February 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 40 days

House Bill 611 · State Bond Commission; powers in connection with issuance of state bonds are limited to certain administrative functions.

Sent February 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 18 days

House Bill 612 · Income tax; revise provisions regarding certain business deductions.

Sent February 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 40 days

House Bill 625 · Distinctive license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of the Mississippi Dental Hygienists' Association.

Sent February 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 18 days

House Bill 626 · City of Ellisville; authorize to impose a tax on motels, hotels and restaurants.

Sent February 17, 2012 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 635 · Income tax; revise provisions regarding certain business deductions.

Sent February 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 40 days

House Bill 636 · Income tax; revise provisions regarding net income of nonresidents, revise definition of term "doing business."

Sent February 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 40 days

House Bill 642 · Ad valorem tax; remove the provision that prescribes the manner in which affordable rental housing must be appraised.

Sent February 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 40 days

House Bill 549 · Property exempt from seizure under execution or attachment; increase quantity of land included in homestead exemption.

Sent February 14, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 21 days

House Bill 552 · Income Tax; increase credit for ad valorem tax paid on inventory.

Sent February 14, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 43 days

House Bill 239 · Sales tax and use tax; exempt finance charges from.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

House Bill 240 · Sales tax, prepayment; credit sales shall not be included in estimated June liability if payment not received before June 20.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

House Bill 241 · Income tax; authorize an adjustment to gross income for portion of self-employment taxes paid by self-employed individuals.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

House Bill 242 · Sales tax, liability; limit liability if previous Department of Revenue audits determined taxpayer to be in compliance with law.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

House Bill 261 · Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for public school capital improvements.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

House Bill 268 · Purchasing; UMMC must follow DFA's bid guidelines for construction projects funded by private or self-generated funds.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

House Bill 271 · Unemployment benefits; remove one-week waiting period.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

House Bill 280 · Beer; authorize manufacture of beer of more than 5% by weight for sale in another state.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

House Bill 288 · Mississippi Minimum Wage Law; enact.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

House Bill 289 · Fair Pay Act of 2012; create to require equivalent pay for equivalent jobs.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

House Bill 306 · Alcohol; increase excise tax and markup on alcoholic beverages, increase excise tax on light wine and beer.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

House Bill 307 · Cigarettes; increase excise tax on.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

House Bill 308 · Tobacco; increase excise tax on all products except cigarettes.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

House Bill 318 · Sales tax; exempt sales of firearms, ammunition and hunting supplies during Mississippi Second Amendment Weekend holiday.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

House Bill 324 · Distinctive license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of the Southern Pines Animal Shelter.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

House Bill 330 · Sales tax; exempt all interior design services provided by Mississippi certified interior designers.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

House Bill 355 · Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds to assist Hinds County in construction of the Byram-Clinton Parkway Project.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

House Bill 363 · Income tax, jobs credit; aggregate jobs created by qualifying businesses in entertainment district for eligibility purposes.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

House Bill 377 · Homestead exemption; increase.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

House Bill 382 · Income tax; authorize credit for portion of costs of college textbooks.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

House Bill 387 · Ad valorem tax; exempt business inventories from.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

House Bill 388 · Sales tax; increase diversion to municipalities.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

House Bill 389 · Income tax; extend repealer on tax credit for certain charges at airports used for export/import of cargo.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 390 · Income tax; extend repealer on tax credit for certain charges for using certain port facilities.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 399 · Sales tax; exempt sales of nonperishable food items to certain charitable organizations.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

House Bill 410 · Distinctive license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mississippi, Inc.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

House Bill 416 · MS Limited Liability Company Act; extend repealer on fees.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 430 · Income tax; authorize a credit for taxpayers pursuing associate degree or baccalaureate degree.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

House Bill 462 · Special assessments deposited into State General Fund; clarify use of revenues and expenditures.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

House Bill 465 · Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Copiah County in constructing a building for its emergency management agency & 911 headquarters.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

House Bill 466 · Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Wesson in making Americans With Disabilities Act improvements to a building.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

House Bill 469 · Income tax; authorize a credit for certain small businesses that create new jobs.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

House Bill 470 · Salvage certificate of title; revise manner by which title is obtained.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

House Bill 471 · Salvage motor vehicles; provide for issuance of certificates of title.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

House Bill 474 · Local taxing entities; revise form and content of notice required for annual ad valorem tax effort proposals.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

House Bill 481 · Ad valorem tax; exempt inventory from.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

House Bill 482 · Ad valorem tax; authorize county boards of supervisors and municipal governing authorities to exempt inventory from.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

House Bill 494 · Income tax; revise rate levied on corporations.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

House Bill 502 · Economically Distressed Municipalities Development Act; create.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

House Bill 504 · Ad valorem tax; authorize partial exemption for agricultural land that is converted to.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

House Bill 506 · Alcoholic beverages; authorize certain municipalities in dry counties to vote on legalizing sales of.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 526 · Income tax; authorize a credit for portion of costs paid by a business enterprise to expand and relocate employees to this state.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

House Bill 527 · Income tax; authorize a credit for portion of costs paid by a company in relocating national or regional headquarters to this state.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

House Bill 536 · Income tax; increase credit for ad valorem tax paid on inventory.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 543 · Beer; increase the amount of alcohol that it may contain from 5% by weight to 8% by weight.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

House Bill 547 · Mississippi Development Authority; require to conduct review of infrastructures in counties with high rates of poverty.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

House Bill 129 · Sales tax revenue; divert portion of revenue collected in Tunica County to the Tunica County Tourism Commission.

Sent February 7, 2012 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 135 · Use tax; provide that person soliciting remote sales through representatives in this state is subject to use tax.

Sent February 7, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

House Bill 136 · Sales taxation; exempt retail sales of school supplies during the last weekend in July.

Sent February 7, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

House Bill 142 · Sales tax; exempt sales of tangible personal property and services to certain organizations providing food to needy persons.

Sent February 7, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

House Bill 146 · Sales tax; exempt sales made at auctions, flea markets and antique malls.

Sent February 7, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

House Bill 161 · Income tax, jobs credit; aggregate jobs created by qualifying businesses in entertainment dist. for eligibility purposes.

Sent February 7, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

House Bill 165 · Tax sales; revise method of service of notice of expiration of redemption period.

Sent February 7, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

House Bill 167 · Distinctive license tag; reauthorize issuance to aircraft pilots.

Sent February 7, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

House Bill 168 · Municipal special sales tax; remove requirement that expenditure of revenue comply with a commission master plan.

Sent February 7, 2012 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 172 · Alcoholic beverages; revise definition of qualified resort area for purpose of sale in certain areas of municipalities.

Sent February 7, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

House Bill 60 · Distinctive license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of the Mississippi Damage Prevention Council.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 29 days

House Bill 71 · Legislative Public Project Grant Program; create.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 29 days

House Bill 84 · Beer; permit making of homemade beer for domestic or household use only.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 29 days

House Bill 85 · Income tax; authorize fuel cost adjustment to gross income.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 51 days

House Bill 89 · Income tax; authorize establishment of catastrophe savings accounts and exempt contributions and distributions from tax.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 51 days

House Bill 92 · Distinctive license tag; reauthorize issuance to supporters of the Mississippi Junior Golf Foundation.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 29 days

House Bill 93 · Income tax; provide credit to contractors for homes constructed in accordance with certain Green standards.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 51 days

House Bill 94 · Income tax; authorize an adjustment to gross income for higher education tuition, fees and other costs.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 51 days

House Bill 95 · Income tax; revise time within which Department of Revenue must refund overpayment before taxpayer may petition for hearing.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 29 days

House Bill 104 · Legal Tender Act; create.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 29 days

House Bill 113 · Homestead exemption; increase.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 51 days

House Bill 114 · Income tax; provide a credit for contributions to school tuition organizations or public schools.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 51 days

House Bill 115 · Homestead exemption; increase for totally disabled veterans and extend to unremarried surviving spouses of such veterans.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 51 days

House Bill 116 · Income tax; provide credit for taxpayer paying home security expenses for primary residence.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 51 days

House Bill 119 · Ad valorem taxation; revise procedure for appeal of decisions regarding objections to assessments of real or personal property.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 29 days

House Bill 124 · Distinctive license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of the Mississippi Swimming Association.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 29 days

House Bill 125 · Distinctive license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of Northwest Rankin High School athletics.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 29 days

House Bill 18 · Emerging Crops Fund; increase amount of assistance authorized for certain businesses engaged in peanut processing.

Sent February 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 54 days

House Bill 20 · Income tax; exclude overtime compensation from gross income.

Sent February 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 54 days

House Bill 21 · Housing repair grant program; authorize issuance of bonds to provide funds for grants to low income individuals for home repair.

Sent February 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 54 days

House Bill 25 · Homemade beer; authorize making of homemade beer for domestic or household uses.

Sent February 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 32 days

House Bill 26 · Beer; increase the amount of alcohol that it may contain from 5% by weight to 8% by weight.

Sent February 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 32 days

House Bill 42 · Distinctive license tag; authorize issuance to members of Wahabi Shrine Temple, Joppa Shrine Temple and Hamasa Shrine Temple.

Sent February 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 32 days

House Bill 45 · All-terrain vehicles; require owners to obtain a certificate of number.

Sent February 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 32 days

House Bill 49 · Distinctive license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of Mississippi Emergency Services Association, LLC.

Sent February 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 32 days

House Bill 6 · Owners of nonproducing mineral estates and certain leasehold interests; require to pay certain portion of property taxes.

Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 36 days

House Bill 7 · Beer; authorize manufacture of beer of more than 5% by weight for sale in another state.

Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 36 days

House Bill 8 · Housing Loan Assistance Pilot Program; create.

Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 58 days

House Bill 12 · Beer breweries; allow to provide certain samples.

Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 36 days