Bills in the 2011 Regular Session, House.
Richard Bennett
Sponsored
Became law1
Alcoholic beverages; prohibit adults from allowing party at private premises if minors obtain and adults know.
In committee3
Crimes; clarify criminal offense of cruelty to dogs or cats.
Sex offenders; clarify notification to volunteer organizations regarding status.
Students of military personnel residing on base; allow parent or legal guardian to choose school or school district of enrollment.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 5
Weapons; allow coroners to carry.
Tourism; revise definition of tourism project for purposes of tourism project sales tax incentive program.
Mississippi Windstorm Mitigation Coordinating Council; create.
Cathinone derivatives; include in Schedule I.
Harrison County; authorize contribution to the Feed My Sheep program.
Vetoed · 1
Public Safety Verification and Enforcement Act; create.
Passed the House · 2
Insurance; revise uninsured motorist coverage law and require Commissioner of Insurance to establish homeowners bill of rights.
U.S. Highway 78; designate certain segment of in Benton and Marshall Counties as "William 'Bill' Minor Memorial Highway".
In committee · 3
Mississippi Accountability and Transparency Act; establish additional requirements for DFA's website on state spending.
Ad valorem tax, homestead property; exempt portion of increase in assessed value above assessed value for preceding year.
Controlled substances; include synthetic cannabinoids.