Bills in the 2018 Regular Session, House.
Rob Roberson
Sponsored
Became law1
Oktibbeha County; authorize contribution to Institute of Community Services, Inc., for purchase of school bus.
In committee6
County courts; authorize appointment of special judge in case of overcrowded docket.
County prosecutor; authorize to represent clients outside the county.
Education Scholarship Accounts; fund as add-on program cost under MAEP.
"Mississippi Regional Early College High School Act of 2018"; create increase high school and college completion rate and provide funding mechanism.
MS Initiative for Rural Turnaround Leadership Pilot Program; create in State Department of Education.
City of Starkville; extend repeal date on economic development, tourism/convention tax.
Co-sponsored
Passed the House · 5
General fund revenue; provide that percent of growth in will be used for repair and maintenance of state and local roads.
MDOT; remove from State Personnel Board.
Bonds; authorize issuance to assist municipalities and counties with bridge improvements.
State road construction; prohibit if construction has not begun and right-of-way has not been acquired.
Firearms, authorize those with enhanced carry to bring onto public property.
Out of committee · 1
Use tax; provide that portion of revenue collected from certain taxpayers will be used for road and bridge repair and improvements.
In committee · 4
MDOT; remove from State Personnel Board.
Nonadjudication of criminal case; includes crimes listed as crimes of violence under Section 97-3-2 for felonies.
Reverse auctions in public purchases; make applicable only to agencies.
Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship Program; prescribe standards for participation.