Committees · 2016 Regular Session
Local and Private Legislation
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 2016 Regular Session.
Bills sent121
6% of the bills the House of Representatives sent to committees
Reported out64%
77 of 121; 44 stopped in committee
Time in committee7 days
most between 2 and 9 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term. The 2026 is so far.
202667 bills
reported 72% · typically 6 days, most 2–21 · 0 amendments · 7 members
202563 bills
reported 67% · typically 7 days, most 6–13 · 0 amendments · 0 members
202477 bills
reported 64% · typically 4 days, most 4–10 · 0 amendments · 0 members
202386 bills
reported 79% · typically 6 days, most 2–13 · 0 amendments · 0 members
202284 bills
reported 67% · typically 7 days, most 2–14 · 0 amendments · 0 members
202183 bills
reported 64% · typically 5 days, most 3–7 · 0 amendments · 0 members
202072 bills
reported 60% · typically 5 days, most 1–22 · 0 amendments · 0 members
201988 bills
reported 61% · typically 6 days, most 3–13 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2018104 bills
reported 69% · typically 6 days, most 1–9 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2017107 bills
reported 62% · typically 4 days, most 1–12 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2016121 bills
reported 64% · typically 7 days, most 2–9 · 0 amendments · 0 members
201582 bills
reported 56% · typically 8 days, most 5–9 · 0 amendments · 0 members
201483 bills
reported 65% · typically 5 days, most 1–7 · 0 amendments · 0 members
201367 bills
reported 66% · typically 5 days, most 4–5 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2012105 bills
reported 77% · typically 6 days, most 1–10 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2011106 bills
reported 84% · typically 2 days, most 1–28 · 0 amendments · 0 members
201088 bills
reported 66% · typically 22 days, most 3–34 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2009105 bills
reported 63% · typically 6 days, most 4–34 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2008161 bills
reported 70% · typically 7 days, most 3–28 · 0 amendments · 0 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2016 Regular Session, newest first.
121 bills
Senate Bill 2949 · City of Bay St. Louis; to allow, regulate and control for slow-moving vehicles on city streets.
Sent April 19, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 2 days
Senate Bill 2951 · Wayne County; authorize an assessment on misdemeanor convictions to fund the Wayne County Justice Complex.
Sent April 19, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2954 · Lafayette County; authorize contributions to the Oxford-Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation through FY2019.
Sent April 19, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 2 days
Senate Bill 2962 · Marshall County; authorize contributions to charitable nonprofit organizations exempt from federal income taxation.
Sent April 19, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 2 days
Senate Bill 2967 · Town of Marion; authorize the expansion of the town's water and sewer system for a distance of not more than 15 miles outside the town.
Sent April 19, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2969 · City of Oxford; authorize contributions to Oxford-Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation.
Sent April 19, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 2 days
Senate Bill 2048 · City of Winona; authorize the imposition of a tax on restaurants.
Sent April 16, 2016 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2953 · Sunflower County; authorize the issuance of bonds to assist in the completion of the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center.
Sent April 16, 2016 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2958 · Alcorn County; authorize contracts with the United States and other states to house medium or minimum security offenders at regional jail.
Sent April 16, 2016 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2961 · Claiborne County; authorize rent of a certain surplus building to Theatre Plus for less than the fair rental value of the building.
Sent April 16, 2016 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2962 · Marshall County; authorize contributions to charitable nonprofit organizations exempt from federal income taxation.
Sent April 16, 2016 · Reported out after 1 day · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2964 · City of Houston; revise tax on restaurants, hotels & motels to promote parks & recreation and community economic development.
Sent April 16, 2016 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2966 · City of Booneville; authorize a tax on restaurants to promote tourism and parks & recreation.
Sent April 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 5 days
House Bill 1688 · Town of Walnut Grove; authorize expansion of gas distribution system into certain areas of Leake and Scott Counties.
Sent April 14, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 7 days
Senate Bill 2940 · Forrest County; authorize contributions to various organizations.
Sent April 14, 2016 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2948 · City of Pontotoc; extend repealer on authority to levy tax upon hotels, motels and restaurants.
Sent April 14, 2016 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2955 · Washington County; increase the amount of the special tax that may be levied to support fire protection districts in the county.
Sent April 14, 2016 · Reported out after 2 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1606 · Jackson County; authorize to clean blighted property and assess cost of such as lien against property owner.
Sent April 13, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 8 days
House Bill 1751 · City of Madison; authorize use of golf carts on certain streets within.
Sent April 13, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 8 days
House Bill 1752 · DeSoto County; authorize contribution to Historic DeSoto Foundation, Inc.
Sent April 13, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 8 days
101 more
House Bill 1788 · George and Greene Counties; authorize to contract with U.S. and other states to house minimum/medium security offenders in regional correctional facility.
Sent April 13, 2016 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1789 · Stone County; authorize to contract with the U.S. and other states to house minimum/medium security offenders in its regional correctional facility.
Sent April 13, 2016 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1783 · Tunica County; authorize contributions to Tunica County Museum.
Sent April 11, 2016 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1784 · Tunica County; authorize contribution to Mid-State Opportunity, Inc.
Sent April 11, 2016 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1785 · Tunica County; authorize contribution to Tunica 10-Point Coalition, Inc.
Sent April 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 10 days
House Bill 1786 · Tunica county; authorize contribution to Aaron Henry Community Health Services Center, Inc.
Sent April 11, 2016 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1787 · Tunica County; authorize contribution to Tunica Head Start Center.
Sent April 11, 2016 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2935 · Town of Walnut Grove; authorize to expand its gas distribution system.
Sent April 11, 2016 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 463 · Town of Walnut; authorize expansion of natural gas system.
Sent April 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 14 days
House Bill 1774 · Alcorn County; authorize to contract with the United States and other states to house minimum/medium security offenders in its regional correctional facility.
Sent April 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 14 days
House Bill 1775 · City of Gautier; authorize to extend revise tax on restaurants, hotels, motels and extend repealer on such tax.
Sent April 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 14 days
House Bill 1776 · Tishmingo County; authorize to contract with U.S. and other states to house minimum/medium security in its county jail.
Sent April 7, 2016 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1777 · City of Vicksburg; authorize contribution to American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program.
Sent April 7, 2016 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1778 · Marshall County; authorize contributions to certain 501(c)(3) organizations that operate food pantries.
Sent April 7, 2016 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1779 · Hinds County; authorize to create the Hinds County Utility Authority.
Sent April 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 14 days
House Bill 1780 · Sunflower County; authorize issuance of bonds for funding assistance to the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretative Center.
Sent April 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 14 days
House Bill 1781 · Bolivar County; authorize contribution to Bolivar County Community Action Agency, Inc.
Sent April 7, 2016 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1782 · Tishmingo County Water District; clarify election process for commissioners elected to.
Sent April 7, 2016 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2937 · Jackson County; authorize the cleaning of certain blighted property.
Sent April 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 14 days
Senate Bill 2938 · DeSoto County; authorize contribution to Historic DeSoto Foundation, Inc.
Sent April 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 14 days
Senate Bill 2941 · Adams County; authorize to construct or acquire a county jail anywhere in the county.
Sent April 7, 2016 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2942 · Town of Belmont; authorize expansion of the town's natural gas distribution system.
Sent April 7, 2016 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2945 · City of Greenwood; authorize the levy of an additional tax on hotels and motels.
Sent April 7, 2016 · Reported out after 5 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1581 · City of Fulton; extend repealer on hotel/motel tourism tax.
Sent April 4, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1587 · City of Batesville; extend repealer on tourism and industry promotion tax.
Sent April 4, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1762 · Clay and Chickasaw Counties; authorize receipt of certain funds from Chuquatonchee Consolidated Drainage District for restricted use by the counties.
Sent April 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 17 days
House Bill 1763 · Tippah County; authorize to mandate that a certain railroad company clean right-of-ways upon certain findings.
Sent April 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 17 days
House Bill 1764 · Town of Como; authorize contribution to Como Main Street Alliance.
Sent April 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 17 days
House Bill 1765 · Hancock County; authorize revision of membership for port and harbor commission by adding one at large member.
Sent April 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 17 days
House Bill 1766 · Harrison County; abolish the office of commissioner from the beautification commission.
Sent April 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 17 days
House Bill 1767 · City of Gulfport; authorize the Gulfport Redevelopment Authority to enter into long-term lease of certain property.
Sent April 4, 2016 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1768 · Long Beach Port Commission; transfer duties and powers to the City of Long Beach.
Sent April 4, 2016 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1769 · City of Pascagoula; authorize use of golf carts on certain streets within.
Sent April 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 17 days
House Bill 1770 · Claiborne County; authorize to charge less than fair rental value for certain county property utilized by a nonprofit.
Sent April 4, 2016 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1771 · City of Gulfport; authorize contracts for naming rights for the city's park buildings and structures.
Sent April 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 17 days
House Bill 1772 · Lafayette County; authorize contribution to the Oxford-Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation.
Sent April 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 17 days
House Bill 1773 · DeSoto County; authorize regional utility authority to acquire credit card and sell surplus property.
Sent April 4, 2016 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2050 · Town of Walnut; authorize expansion of natural gas system.
Sent April 4, 2016 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2107 · City of Natchez/Adams County; authorize contributions to Natchez, Inc.
Sent April 4, 2016 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2826 · City of Vicksburg; authorize to contribute funds and in-kind maintenance services to Tate Cemetery.
Sent April 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 17 days
Senate Bill 2828 · City of Jackson; authorize to continue contributions to Keep Jackson Beautiful, Inc.
Sent April 4, 2016 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2830 · Warren County; authorize contributions to various organizations.
Sent April 4, 2016 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1756 · City of Greenwood; authorize to increase hotel/motel tax to provide certain funding of Greenwood Tourism Commission to promote tourism.
Sent March 31, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 1757 · City of Oxford; authorize contributions to Oxford-Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation.
Sent March 31, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 1758 · Alcorn, Benton, Marshall, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo Counties; authorize contribution to Northest MS Community Services, Inc.
Sent March 31, 2016 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1759 · Desoto County; authorize regional utility authority to acquire credit card and sell surplus property.
Sent March 31, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 1760 · Lee County; authorize to create a youth court referee position for youth court in.
Sent March 31, 2016 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1761 · City of Flowood; authorize to enter in certain long-term agreements for conference center, hotel and ancillary buildings.
Sent March 31, 2016 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2831 · Kemper County; authorize a contribution to Mississippi Community Development Empowerment, Inc.
Sent March 30, 2016 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1754 · Benton County; authorize contribution of funds to United Community Action Agency, Inc.
Sent March 22, 2016 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1755 · Benton County; authorize contribution to Northeast MS Community Services, Inc.
Sent March 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 30 days
House Bill 1751 · City of Madison; authorize use of golf carts on certain streets within.
Sent March 21, 2016 · Reported out after 9 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1752 · DeSoto County; authorize contribution to Historic DeSoto Foundation, Inc.
Sent March 21, 2016 · Reported out after 9 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1753 · Marshall County; authorize contributions to Headstart.
Sent March 21, 2016 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 463 · Town of Walnut; authorize expansion of natural gas system.
Sent March 17, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1749 · Jackson County; authorize supervisors to maintain satellite offices in respective districts without regard to county seat.
Sent March 17, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 35 days
House Bill 1750 · City of West Point; extend repealer on authority to levy tax on hotels, motels and restaurants.
Sent March 17, 2016 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1734 · Humphreys County; authorize to make contributions to Humphreys County Industrial Foundation.
Sent March 15, 2016 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1735 · Humphreys County; authorize to contribute funds to little league baseball teams within the county.
Sent March 15, 2016 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1741 · City of Corinth; authorize imposition of local sales tax at rate of 0.25% of 1% for certain purposes.
Sent March 15, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 37 days
House Bill 1742 · City of Clarksdale; authorize transfer of certain funds from its public utilities commission to be utilized for municipal purposes.
Sent March 15, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 37 days
House Bill 1743 · City of Clarksdale; authorize to hold special election where the majority of those voting will determine if its utilities commission is to be abolished.
Sent March 15, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 37 days
House Bill 1744 · Coahoma County; authorize to construct or acquire a county jail anywhere in the county.
Sent March 15, 2016 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1703 · Greene County; authorize to construct county jail anywhere in county.
Sent March 14, 2016 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1704 · Lowndes County; authorize certain payment for removal of storm debris.
Sent March 14, 2016 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1723 · City of Carthage; authorize a tax on hotels, motels and restaurants for recreation and tourism venues, parks and recreational facilities.
Sent March 14, 2016 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1724 · City of Morton; authorize imposition of a local sales tax to fund the repair, rehabilitation and reconstruction of roads.
Sent March 14, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 38 days
House Bill 1725 · City of Jackson; authorize to create special local improvement assessment districts.
Sent March 14, 2016 · Reported out after 29 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1726 · City of Brandon; extend repealer on tax on sales of prepared food and drink at restaurants and bars.
Sent March 14, 2016 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1688 · Town of Walnut Grove; authorize expansion of gas distribution system into certain areas of Leake and Scott Counties.
Sent March 8, 2016 · Reported out after 8 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1689 · Coahoma County; authorize contribution to the Family and Youth Opportunities Division.
Sent March 8, 2016 · Reported out after 36 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1690 · Sunflower County; authorize contribution to Fannie Lou Hamer Cancer Foundation.
Sent March 8, 2016 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1697 · North Tunica County Fire Protection District; authorize increase in mills on real and personal property for support of district.
Sent March 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 44 days
House Bill 1591 · City of Vicksburg; authorize to contribute funds and in-kind services to Tate Cemetery.
Sent March 7, 2016 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1592 · Oktibbeha County; authorize contribution to a certain scholarship fund.
Sent March 7, 2016 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1593 · Warren County; authorize contributions to certain organizations.
Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 45 days
House Bill 1599 · Perry County; authorize contribution to Community Development, Inc.
Sent March 7, 2016 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1600 · Greene County; extend repeal date on assessments in justice court.
Sent March 7, 2016 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1601 · City of Vicksburg; authorize contribution to Pigs-in-Flight Museum.
Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 45 days
House Bill 1602 · City of Vicksburg; authorize to contribute funds and in-kind services to Tate Cemetery.
Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 45 days
House Bill 1603 · City of Quitman; authorize levying of an additional sales tax for certain purposes.
Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 45 days
House Bill 1604 · City of Petal; authorize placement of certain specialty street signs within.
Sent March 7, 2016 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1605 · Adams County; authorize to settle claims for obligations of former Natchez Regional Medical Center for unfunded employer retirement plan contributions.
Sent March 7, 2016 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1606 · Jackson County; authorize to clean blighted property and assess cost of such as lien against property owner.
Sent March 7, 2016 · Reported out after 16 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1607 · Coahoma County; authorize contribution to the Family and Youth Opportunities Division.
Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 45 days
House Bill 1608 · Harrison County; authorize creation of Civil Service Commission for sheriff's department.
Sent March 7, 2016 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1580 · City of Florence; extend repealer on bar and restaurant tax.
Sent February 24, 2016 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1581 · City of Fulton; extend repealer on hotel/motel tourism tax.
Sent February 24, 2016 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1582 · Harrison County; revise definition of blighted property.
Sent February 24, 2016 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1583 · City of Natchez/Adams County; authorize to contributions to Natchez, Inc.
Sent February 24, 2016 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1584 · Oktibbeha County; authorize contribution to Brickfire Project - Day Care Center.
Sent February 24, 2016 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1585 · Grenada County; authorize to contract with the United States and other states to house minimum or medium security offenders in.
Sent February 24, 2016 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1586 · City of Natchez/Adams County; authorize contributions to Natchez, Inc.
Sent February 24, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 57 days
House Bill 1587 · City of Batesville; extend repealer on tourism and industry promotion tax.
Sent February 24, 2016 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1588 · City of Vicksburg; authorize annual contribution to Pigs-In-Flight museum.
Sent February 24, 2016 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1589 · City of Jackson; authorize to continue contributions to keep Jackson Beautiful, Inc.
Sent February 24, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 57 days
House Bill 1590 · City of Ripley; authorize expansion of gas distribution system more than 5 miles outside corporate limits of.
Sent February 24, 2016 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 149 · Local and private bill; if proposing to extend local tax for third time; require direct referendum.
Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 463 · Town of Walnut; authorize expansion of natural gas system.
Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 24 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1507 · City of Brandon; authorize a tax on hotels and motels to fund amphitheater and other ancillary improvements.
Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 44 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1508 · DeSoto County; authorize sheriff's office to be located not more than two miles from the courthouse.
Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 24 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law