Committees · 2023 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 2023 Regular Session.
Bills sent86
4% of the bills the House of Representatives sent to committees
Reported out79%
68 of 86; 18 stopped in committee
Time in committee6 days
most between 2 and 13 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 2023 Regular Session, newest first.
86 bills
Senate Bill 2963 · City of McComb; extend repealer on hotel/motel tourism tax.
Sent March 25, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 7 days
Senate Bill 3150 · City of Kosciusko; authorize election for restaurant tax to fund tourism and parks and recreation.
Sent March 25, 2023 · Reported out after 1 day · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1819 · City of Eupora; authorize conveyance of certain property located within city's industrial park.
Sent March 23, 2023 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3146 · Lowndes County; authorize to contribute Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to certain nonprofits.
Sent March 23, 2023 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1817 · Rankin County; authorize to contribute funds to Trustmark Park for economic development and tourism purposes.
Sent March 22, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 10 days
House Bill 1818 · City of Pearl; authorize to contribute funds to minor league baseball stadium for economic development and tourism purposes.
Sent March 22, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 10 days
House Bill 1816 · City of Clinton; extend repeal date on additional tourism tax on hotels and motels.
Sent March 21, 2023 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2004 · Town of Duck Hill; authorize governing authorities to levy tourism tax.
Sent March 21, 2023 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2152 · City of Byram; authorize governing authorities to levy parks and recreation tax on restaurants.
Sent March 21, 2023 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2519 · Town of Monticello; authorize tourism tax on restaurants, hotels and motels.
Sent March 21, 2023 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3065 · Bolivar County; authorize contributions to Fannie Lou Hamer Breast Cancer Foundation and Community Action Agency.
Sent March 21, 2023 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3109 · Warren County; authorize board of supervisors to contribute funds to certain nonprofit corporations.
Sent March 21, 2023 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3140 · City of Gautier; authorize to enter into public/private partnership for construction of an inclusion playground.
Sent March 21, 2023 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3141 · Kemper County; authorize board of supervisors to expand scope of authority of Gas District to become county utility district.
Sent March 21, 2023 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3142 · Lauderdale County; extend date of repeal on authority to fund LCDF Chaplaincy program with certain revenue.
Sent March 21, 2023 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3143 · City of Lucedale; authorize to levy tax upon sales of restaurants for the purposes of funding parks and recreation.
Sent March 21, 2023 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3145 · George County; authorize to levy 3% sales tax on the sales of hotels and motels within the county and 1% tax on the sales of restaurants.
Sent March 21, 2023 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3148 · Lowndes County; authorize Board of Supervisors to contribute available funds to public utilities and water/sewer associations.
Sent March 21, 2023 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3151 · Rankin County; authorize to contribute county funds to Trustmark Park for economic development and tourism purposes.
Sent March 21, 2023 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3152 · City of Pearl; authorize to contribute municipal funds to minor league baseball stadium for economic development and tourism purposes.
Sent March 21, 2023 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
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Senate Bill 3153 · City of Pearl; extend repealer on hotel/motel & restaurant tourism tax.
Sent March 21, 2023 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1805 · Jackson County; authorize to enter a MOU with DFA regarding Singing River Health System and healthcare workforce academy.
Sent March 16, 2023 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1806 · City of Olive Branch; authorize expenditure of funds to establish industrial, technological or educational park or parks in.
Sent March 16, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 16 days
House Bill 1807 · City of Eupora; authorize tourism tax on hotels/motels/Airbnbs and restaurants.
Sent March 16, 2023 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2150 · Warren County; authorize to enter into lease agreement or lease-purchase arrangement for public safety purpose.
Sent March 16, 2023 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2922 · DeSoto County; authorize to transfer parcel of county-owned property to City of Olive Branch for construction of animal shelter.
Sent March 16, 2023 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2960 · City of Grenada; extend repealer on hotel/motel & restaurant tourism tax.
Sent March 16, 2023 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3110 · Tunica County Utility District; delete provision of law subjecting to rate regulation by Public Service Commission.
Sent March 16, 2023 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3139 · Jackson County; authorize Board of Supervisors and Utility Authority to share equipment, labor, services, resources and funds.
Sent March 16, 2023 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1804 · Tunica County; authorize gaming fee distributed to county special fund to be expended for certain purposes.
Sent March 15, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 17 days
Senate Bill 2892 · City of Vicksburg; authorize to contribute to the creation, development and promotion of the Dr. Jane Ellen McAllister Museum.
Sent March 15, 2023 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 3108 · Lowndes County; authorize to lease property for nominal consideration for nonprofit use for the benefit of disadvantaged children.
Sent March 15, 2023 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1801 · George County; authorize tax on hotels/motels and restaurants to fund a sports facility and recreation capital improvement projects.
Sent March 14, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 1802 · City of Lucedale; authorize tax on hotels/motels and restaurants to fund parks and recreational capital improvement projects.
Sent March 14, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 1803 · Kemper County; authorize board of supervisors to expand scope of gas district to become a county utility district.
Sent March 14, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 1794 · City of Charleston; extend date of repeal on restaurant tourism tax.
Sent March 9, 2023 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1795 · Oktibbeha County; authorize contributions to the Education Association of East Oktibbeha County Schools.
Sent March 9, 2023 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1796 · Oktibbeha County; authorize contributions to the J.L. King Center.
Sent March 9, 2023 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1797 · Oktibbeha County; authorize contributions to maintain Camp Seminole Road.
Sent March 9, 2023 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1798 · Oktibbeha County; authorize contribution to Brickfire Project.
Sent March 9, 2023 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1799 · Oktibbeha County; authorize contributions to Sally Kate Winters Family Services.
Sent March 9, 2023 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1800 · Holmes County; authorize contributions to the Holmes County Long-Term Recovery Committee.
Sent March 9, 2023 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1792 · City of Starkville; revise the definitions of the terms "hotel" and "motel" under the city's motel-hotel tax.
Sent March 8, 2023 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1793 · Neshoba County; authorize contribution to Philadelphia Transit.
Sent March 8, 2023 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1790 · Washington County; reenact and extend repeal date on hotel and motel tax supporting a sports complex.
Sent March 2, 2023 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1791 · Union County; authorize assessments on misdemeanor convictions and nonadjudications for capital improvements.
Sent March 2, 2023 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1788 · City of Columbia; extend repeal date on hotel/motel and restaurant tourism tax.
Sent March 1, 2023 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1789 · Tunica County Utility District; authorize to set its own rates for water and sewer services.
Sent March 1, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 31 days
House Bill 1786 · Town of Bude; authorize issuance of package retailer's permits in.
Sent February 28, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 32 days
House Bill 1787 · Scenic Rivers Development Alliance; authorize to create special purpose entities.
Sent February 28, 2023 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2149 · City of Guntown; authorize the use of side by side vehicles on certain public roads.
Sent February 28, 2023 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2151 · Town of North Carrollton; extend repeal date on restaurant tourism tax.
Sent February 22, 2023 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2518 · City of Batesville; extend repealer on hotel/motel & restaurant tourism tax.
Sent February 22, 2023 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2521 · Town of Carrollton; extend repealer on provision of law authorizing to levy tax on sales of restaurants.
Sent February 22, 2023 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2890 · Lee County; authorize annual contributions to Sanctuary Hospice House.
Sent February 22, 2023 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1725 · Lowndes County; authorize contribution to Prairie Land Water Association using ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.
Sent February 21, 2023 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1726 · Lowndes County; authorize contributions to certain nonprofit organizations using ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.
Sent February 21, 2023 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1727 · Lowndes County; authorize contributions to any public utility/assoc. to expand, repair water/sewer infrastructure using ARPA funds.
Sent February 21, 2023 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1703 · Coahoma County; authorize reserve and trust fund trustees to use certain amount of fund to supplement county general fund.
Sent February 20, 2023 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1711 · City of Vicksburg; authorize contributions of funds and in-kind maintenance services to Beulah Cemetery.
Sent February 20, 2023 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1712 · City of Vicksburg; authorize to contribute funds and in-kind services to Tate Cemetery.
Sent February 20, 2023 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1713 · City of Vicksburg; authorize contribution to the Dr. Jane Ellen McAllister Museum.
Sent February 20, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 40 days
House Bill 1714 · Warren County; authorize contributions to various organizations.
Sent February 20, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 40 days
House Bill 1694 · City of Pascagoula; authorize use of automated recording system to enforce traffic regulations within.
Sent February 16, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 44 days
House Bill 1697 · City of Farmington; authorize the use of low-speed vehicles and golf carts on certain public streets with certain restrictions.
Sent February 16, 2023 · Reported out after 33 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1662 · City of Ripley; authorize expansion of water system in Tippah County except in certificated areas other than those in the city.
Sent February 15, 2023 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1667 · City of Florence; authorize a tax on restaurants and hotels/motels.
Sent February 15, 2023 · Reported out after 34 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1581 · City of Columbus; extend repealer on alcoholic beverage and restaurant tax.
Sent February 9, 2023 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1582 · City of Durant; authorize tourism tax on restaurants and alcoholic beverages.
Sent February 9, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 51 days
House Bill 1583 · City of Durant; authorize a tax on restaurants to promote tourism, parks and recreation.
Sent February 9, 2023 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1509 · City of Grenada; extend repealer on tourism tax.
Sent February 3, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 57 days
House Bill 1521 · City of Brandon; extend repealer on tax on sales of prepared food and drink at restaurants and bars.
Sent February 3, 2023 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1528 · Benton County; authorize to contract with and/or contribute to the Institute of Community Services, Inc.
Sent February 3, 2023 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1539 · Lowndes County; authorize to lease certain county property to Palmer Home for Children.
Sent February 3, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 57 days
House Bill 1540 · Town of Coffeeville; authorize a tax on restaurants to provide funds for tourism, parks and recreation.
Sent February 3, 2023 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1541 · Tallahatchie County; authorize conveyance of public library to the Town of Webb.
Sent February 3, 2023 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1542 · Tallahatchie County; authorize conveyance of public library to the Town of Tutwiler.
Sent February 3, 2023 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1547 · City of Pascagoula; extend repealer on hotel, motel and bed-and-breakfast tax.
Sent February 3, 2023 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 625 · Local and private bills proposing to extend local tax for second time; require direct referendum.
Sent January 16, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1196 · City of McComb; extend date of repeal on hotel/motel tourism tax.
Sent January 16, 2023 · Reported out after 29 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1197 · City of Baldwyn; extend date of repeal on tax for hotels, motels, restaurants and convenience stores.
Sent January 16, 2023 · Reported out after 29 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1209 · City of Waynesboro; extend repealer on authority to impose tax on bars, restaurants, hotels/motels, B & Bs.
Sent January 16, 2023 · Reported out after 29 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1214 · Local and private laws that implement a tourism tax; authorize proceeds to be used for certain retirement fund and water/sewer systems.
Sent January 16, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1325 · City of Brandon; extend repealer on hotels/motel to fund amphitheater and other ancillary improvements.
Sent January 16, 2023 · Reported out after 64 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1356 · City of Lexington; extend repealer on restaurant tourism tax.
Sent January 16, 2023 · Reported out after 29 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 37 · Standard Dedeaux Water District; delete provision on compensation of commissioners.
Sent January 3, 2023 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law