Committees · 2018 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 2018 Regular Session.
Bills sent104
5% of the bills the House of Representatives sent to committees
Reported out69%
72 of 104; 32 stopped in committee
Time in committee6 days
most between 1 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 2018 Regular Session, newest first.
104 bills
Senate Bill 3013 · Town of North Carrollton; authorize a tax on restaurant to provide funds for various purposes.
Sent March 25, 2018 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 3068 · City of Columbus-Lowndes County; extend repeal date on restaurant tax & revise membership of the Columbus Lowndes CVB.
Sent March 24, 2018 · Reported out after 1 day · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 3069 · City of Hattiesburg; authorize additional tax on hotels, motels and restaurants.
Sent March 23, 2018 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3070 · Monroe County; extend the repeal date on the law that establishes the Monroe County Beautification Commission.
Sent March 22, 2018 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3071 · Monroe County; extend the repeal date on law authorizing contributions to the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce.
Sent March 22, 2018 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3059 · City of Greenville; authorize enforcement of sewer ordinances in areas served outside the city.
Sent March 20, 2018 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3072 · Hancock County; provide manner in which revenue from a hotel/motel tax may be expended.
Sent March 20, 2018 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3075 · Jackson County; extend the repeal date on the county's hotel and motel tax.
Sent March 20, 2018 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3076 · Jackson County; authorize contributions to the Mississippi Maritime Museum, Inc.
Sent March 20, 2018 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3077 · Warren County; authorize construction of a jail on property outside the City of Vicksburg.
Sent March 20, 2018 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3079 · Lowndes County; increase the amount that may be contributed to the United Way.
Sent March 20, 2018 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3084 · Jackson County; authorize contributions to the Junior Auxiliary of Pascagoula-Moss Point.
Sent March 20, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 8 days
House Bill 1696 · West Rankin Utility Authority; require payments made by public agency members be used solely to pay certain bonds.
Sent March 15, 2018 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1697 · Chickasawhay Natural Gas District; authorize expenditure of certain funds for infrastructure repairs within the district.
Sent March 15, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 13 days
House Bill 1698 · City of Oxford; authorize use of golf carts on certain public roads and streets within.
Sent March 15, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 13 days
Senate Bill 2940 · City of Waveland; authorize use of low-speed vehicles or golf carts on certain city streets.
Sent March 15, 2018 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3027 · City of Oxford; governing authorities may authorize the use of golf carts in certain areas of the city.
Sent March 15, 2018 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3037 · Town of Tishomingo; authorize extension of the town's natural gas distribution system.
Sent March 15, 2018 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3057 · City of Fulton; authorize expansion of gas services provided by.
Sent March 15, 2018 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3062 · Warren County; authorize contributions to various organizations.
Sent March 15, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 13 days
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Senate Bill 3067 · Town of Vaiden; authorize a tax on restaurants to provide funds for tourism and parks and recreation.
Sent March 15, 2018 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1692 · Copiah County; authorize to provide labor and materials for construction of roadways for campsite for Mississippi's Toughest Kids Foundation.
Sent March 14, 2018 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1693 · Warren County; authorize contribution to We Care Communities, Inc.
Sent March 14, 2018 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1694 · City of Ridgeland; authorize levying of additional tourism tax on hotels and motels.
Sent March 14, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 14 days
House Bill 1689 · Hancock County; provide manner in which revenue from a hotel/motel tax may be expended.
Sent March 13, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1684 · Lafayette County; authorize the creation of the Lafayette County Utility Authority.
Sent March 12, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 16 days
House Bill 1685 · Wayne County; increase contribution amount to Multi-County Community Service Agency, Inc., by.
Sent March 12, 2018 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1686 · City of Magee; authorize use of golf carts on certain public roads and streets within.
Sent March 12, 2018 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1680 · City of Meridian; authorize by way of quitclaim deed to relinquish the reverter clause and other interests in American Legion property.
Sent March 8, 2018 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1681 · City of Meridian; authorize provision of wastewater treatment services to Naval Air Station Meridian which is a certain distance outside of corp. limits of.
Sent March 8, 2018 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1682 · City of Crystal Springs; may authorize operation of golf carts and/or low-speed vehicles only on public roads/streets designated by ordinance.
Sent March 8, 2018 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1683 · DeSoto County; authorize to contribute funds, in-kind donations and support to Economic Development Council, Inc.
Sent March 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 1678 · City of Hattiesburg; authorize additional tax on hotels, motels and restaurants.
Sent March 7, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 1679 · Jackson County Utility District; clarify that commissioners of the district serve at will and pleasure of Jackson County Board of Supervisors.
Sent March 7, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 1667 · City of Pearl; authorize a tax on restaurants, hotels and motels to promote tourism, parks and recreation.
Sent March 6, 2018 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1668 · City of Natchez; authorize the imposition of hotel/motel tax to promote tourism, parks and recreation.
Sent March 6, 2018 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1669 · City of Jackson; authorize to create special local improvement assessment districts.
Sent March 6, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 1670 · City of Waveland; authorize use of low-speed vehicles or golf carts on certain streets.
Sent March 6, 2018 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1671 · Warren County; authorize contributions to various organizations.
Sent March 6, 2018 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1672 · Jackson County; authorize the cleaning of certain blighted property within.
Sent March 6, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 1673 · Panola County; authorize to employ a certified professional evaluator to approve or disapprove residential wastewater disposal systems.
Sent March 6, 2018 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1674 · Jackson County; extend repealer on hotel/motel tax levy that has revenue paid to MS Gulf Coast Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau to promote tourism.
Sent March 6, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 1675 · Jackson County; authorize contributions to MS Maritime Museum, Inc.
Sent March 6, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 1676 · Jackson County; authorize contributions to Junior Auxiliary of Pascagoula-Moss Point.
Sent March 6, 2018 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1677 · Panola County; authorize to employ a certified professional evaluator to approve or disapprove residential wastewater disposal systems.
Sent March 6, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
Senate Bill 3061 · Prentiss County; authorize certain expenditures from the county's Inmate Canteen Fund.
Sent March 6, 2018 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1665 · City of Columbus and Lowndes County; extend repealer on restaurant tax and revise composition of Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Sent March 5, 2018 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1666 · City of Pearl; authorize to impose special sales tax to fund certain infrastructure improvements.
Sent March 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 23 days
House Bill 1664 · City of Moss Point; authorize the levying of a tax on restaurants.
Sent March 1, 2018 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1663 · Oktibbeha County; authorize contribution to Institute of Community Services, Inc., for purchase of school bus.
Sent February 27, 2018 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3025 · Corinth and Burnsville; Corinth may sell water to Burnsville and Burnsville may contract to purchase the water.
Sent February 27, 2018 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3034 · City of Carthage; extend the repeal date on the city's hotel, motel and restaurant tax.
Sent February 27, 2018 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2939 · Tunica County; contribution of funds to the Tunica County Economic Development Foundation, Inc.
Sent February 23, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 33 days
Senate Bill 3028 · Lauderdale County; authorize to fund Chaplaincy Program of the detention facility from revenue of inmate phone services.
Sent February 23, 2018 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3036 · Town of Sumrall; authorize the use of golf carts on the streets of the town.
Sent February 23, 2018 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1661 · Bay St. Louis; may authorize the use of golf carts or low-speed vehicles on certain streets.
Sent February 22, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 34 days
House Bill 1662 · City of Long Beach; authorize use of low-speed vehicles or golf carts on certain public roads and streets.
Sent February 22, 2018 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3026 · Bay St. Louis; may authorize the use of golf carts or low-speed vehicles on certain streets.
Sent February 22, 2018 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1660 · Town of Tishomingo; authorize expansion of gas distribution system.
Sent February 21, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 35 days
House Bill 1652 · Jackson County; authorize to engage in retail sales of merchandise at county-owned golf course.
Sent February 20, 2018 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1653 · City of Clinton; authorize use of golf carts on certain public roads and streets.
Sent February 20, 2018 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1655 · City of Ocean Springs; authorize use of golf carts and/or low speed vehicles on certain public roads and streets.
Sent February 20, 2018 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1656 · City of Starkville; extend repeal date on economic development, tourism/convention tax.
Sent February 20, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 36 days
House Bill 1657 · City of Clinton; authorize levying of additional tourism tax on hotels and motels.
Sent February 20, 2018 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1658 · City of Clinton; authorize to impose special sales tax to fund certain infrastructure improvements.
Sent February 20, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 36 days
Senate Bill 3018 · City of Vicksburg; authorize contributions to the Vicksburg-Warren Veteran Transition Center.
Sent February 20, 2018 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3019 · City of Vicksburg; authorize contributions to We Care Communities, Inc.
Sent February 20, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 36 days
Senate Bill 3020 · City of Vicksburg; authorize contributions to the Heritage Guild of Vicksburg and Warren County.
Sent February 20, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 36 days
Senate Bill 3021 · City of Vicksburg; authorize contributions to the Kings and Cedars Head Start Centers.
Sent February 20, 2018 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3023 · Lee County; authorize annual contributions to Sanctuary Hospice House.
Sent February 20, 2018 · Reported out after 22 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1648 · Greene County; authorize to construct or acquire a county jail anywhere in the county.
Sent February 19, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 37 days
Senate Bill 3012 · City of Starkville; extend repeal date on economic development, tourism/convention tax.
Sent February 19, 2018 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1637 · City of Jackson; extend the repeal date on the Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau and the tax that supports it.
Sent February 15, 2018 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1643 · Lee County; authorize to create a second county court judge position to be designated as Lee County Court Judge Post Two.
Sent February 15, 2018 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1623 · City of Charleston; authorize to make payment to Michael Simms for certain medical costs caused by his assisting a police officer.
Sent February 14, 2018 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1625 · Town of Byhalia; authorize expansion of natural gas system to a certain area outside the town limits.
Sent February 14, 2018 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1628 · City of Brandon; extend repealer on hotels/motels to fund amphitheater and other ancillary improvements.
Sent February 14, 2018 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1629 · City of Brandon; extend repealer on tax on sales of prepared food and drink at restaurants and bars.
Sent February 14, 2018 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1630 · Clay and Chickasaw Counties; authorize receipt of certain funds from Chuquatonchee Consolidated Drainage District.
Sent February 14, 2018 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1618 · Town of Seminary; authorize to establish a town cemetery fund and cemetery advisory committee.
Sent February 13, 2018 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1619 · City of Biloxi; authorize to make certain improvements to jointly state-owned and city-owned property - Point Cadet Property.
Sent February 13, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 43 days
House Bill 1620 · City of Fulton; authorize expansion of water services provided by.
Sent February 13, 2018 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1621 · City of Fulton; authorize expansion of gas services provided by.
Sent February 13, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 43 days
House Bill 1561 · Lee County; authorize contribution to the Sanctuary Hospice House.
Sent February 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 48 days
House Bill 1563 · City of Grenada; authorize levying of an additional tax on hotels/motels, restaurants and bars and extend repealer on tourism tax.
Sent February 8, 2018 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1565 · Tallahatchie County; authorize contributions to Mid-State Opportunity, Inc.
Sent February 8, 2018 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1551 · City of Hattiesburg; authorize contributions to Twin Forks Rising Community Development Corporation.
Sent February 5, 2018 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1552 · Washington County; extend the repeal date on the tax on hotels and motels.
Sent February 5, 2018 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1545 · Lauderdale County; authorize to fund Chaplaincy Program of the detention facility from revenue of inmate phone service.
Sent January 30, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 57 days
House Bill 1535 · City of Vicksburg; authorize contribution to We Care Communities, Inc.
Sent January 26, 2018 · Reported out after 33 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1536 · City of Vicksburg; authorize contributes to the Heritage Guild of Vicksburg and Warren County.
Sent January 26, 2018 · Reported out after 33 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1537 · City of Vicksburg; authorize contribution to the Kings Head Start Center and the Cedars Head Start Center.
Sent January 26, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 61 days
House Bill 1538 · City of Vicksburg; authorize contributions to Vicksburg-Warren Veteran Transition Center.
Sent January 26, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 61 days
House Bill 1539 · City of Mendenhall; authorize use of golf carts on certain public roads and streets within.
Sent January 26, 2018 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1533 · Leake County; Economic Development District may lease property to the state for use as a National Guard Readiness Center.
Sent January 25, 2018 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1534 · Coahoma County; authorize to establish leisure and recreation district in.
Sent January 25, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 62 days
House Bill 1520 · City of Richland; authorize levying of tourism tax on hotels and motels within.
Sent January 23, 2018 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1521 · City of Richland; revise purpose of food and beverage tax to be used for tourism, parks and recreation after direct vote by electorates.
Sent January 23, 2018 · Reported out after 43 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1525 · Scenic Rivers Development Alliance; authorize the establishment of.
Sent January 23, 2018 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1471 · City of Southaven; extend the repeal date on restaurant tax.
Sent January 15, 2018 · Reported out after 30 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1472 · City of Horn Lake; extend the repeal date on the tax on hotel and motel room rentals.
Sent January 15, 2018 · Reported out after 30 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1017 · Local and private bills proposing to extend local tax for second time; require direct referendum.
Sent January 12, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 185 · Lamar county; authorize transfer of certain special funds to the general fund of the county.
Sent January 2, 2018 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 186 · Tunica County; authorize contributions to Tunica County Economic Development Foundation, Inc.
Sent January 2, 2018 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate