Bills in the 2009 Regular Session, House.
Sam C. Mims, V
Sponsored
Out of committee1
Youth court; authorize to maintain jurisdiction over certain youth who becomes involved in the adult court system.
In committee13
Homestead exemption; increase.
Sales tax; exempt transfers of motor vehicles between siblings.
Landlord/tenant law; lost income due to unlawful holding over to be misdemeanor offense.
Landlord/tenant law; landlord not liable for personal property of tenant removed from abandoned premises.
Landlord/tenant law; provide criteria for landlord to regain possession of deserted premises.
Landlord/tenant law; notice to terminate tenancy shall start applicable time limitations.
Landlord/tenant law; revise notice to vacate.
Bad check law; revise.
Sales tax; authorize exemption for retail sales of certain items during the first weekend in August.
Sales tax; exempt sales of nonperishable food items to certain charitable organizations.
Real estate; allow covenants to prohibit sale or lease of property to registered sex offenders.
Restitution ordered in youth court; require to be paid within 90 days of the committal of a delinquent act.
Public benefits; agencies administering programs for must verify lawful presence in U.S. of applicants for.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 1
U.S. Highway 90; designate certain highway bridge thereon as "Leo W. Seal, Jr., Memorial Bridge."
Passed the House · 1
Clayton P. Henderson; name Marks Vegetable Processing Facility operated by Alcorn State University after.
In committee · 7
Bonds; authorize issuance of state general obligation bonds for constructing a new spillway at Lake Mary in Wilkinson County.
Voter ID; enact.
Crystal meth; no reduction or suspension of sentence or plea bargaining for distribution.
Sex offender registration; revise offenses requiring registration.
State officers and agencies; authorize to appoint or employ special counsel.
Child abuse; provide penalties for false reports and enact child protection managers.
Photo voter identification; require when a person appears to vote at registrar's office or polling place.