Bills in the 2008 Regular Session, House.
Jerry R. Turner
Sponsored
Became law2
Cemetery merchandise; require sellers to be bonded and file report of sales to Secretary of State.
City of Baldwyn; extend repealer on tax on hotels, motels, restaurants and convenience stores to promote tourism.
Passed the House1
Suffrage; restore to Archie Lee Hall of Lee County.
In committee1
Radar; authorize municipal law enforcement officers to use in school zones.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 5
2008 First Extraordinary Session · Local government; municipalities and counties may reimburse certain enterprises for costs related to certain projects.
U.S. Highway 90; designate portion in City of Pass Christian as "James C. Simpson, Sr., Memorial Highway."
Mississippi Highway 393, Winston County; designate as "Cpl. Dustin Jerome Lee Memorial Highway."
U.S. Highways; designate Highway 61 as "Highway 61, the Blues Highway," designate certain rest area along Highway 49.
Tishomingo County; authorize to contribute to Boys and Girls Clubs.
Passed the House · 1
Tuition; waive at universities and colleges for children of veterans killed in the line of duty.
In committee · 16
School curriculum; require all public school students to study home economics in 7th and 8th grades.
Handicap parking; prohibit governmental entity from charging fee for allowing access to disabled persons.
Professional licenses; suspend for default on educational loans or service scholarships.
Public purchases; require internet publication of state agency purchases required to be advertised.
Elections; make various revisions to the state election law.
Sales tax; authorize exemption for retail sales of certain articles of clothing during the first weekend in August.
Mississippi Taxpayer and Employment Act of 2008; establish.
Crimes; felony for illegal alien to possess firearm and enhanced penalty for illegal alien to commit crime with firearm.
Government-issued photo identification for which proof of citizenship is required; provide before voting in person or by absentee.
Income tax; exclude premiums paid for health insurance from gross income.
State officers and agencies; authorize to appoint or employ special counsel and provide requirements.
Motor vehicle liability insurance; require insurers to notify Department of Public Safety in event of lapse.
Open Lawyer Fees Act; create.
Mississippi Employment Protection Act; create with INS curriculum for Mississippi Highway Patrol.
Motor vehicle insurance; driver with liability insurance not liable for property damage to uninsured or unlicensed driver.
Income tax; authorize credit for portion of costs of college textbooks.