Bills in the 2014 Regular Session, Senate.
Briggs Hopson
Sponsored
Became law6
Uniform laws; create Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.
Vicksburg Auditorium; authorize DFA to transfer without cost to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg.
Firemen; may purchase helmet and badge upon retirement or death in the line of duty.
Contractor's liens; revise stop notice law.
Witness fees; conform to juror pay.
City of Vicksburg; authorize to contribute funds and in-kind maintenance services to Beulah Cemetery.
Passed the Senate3
Board of Bar Commissioners and The Mississippi Bar; delete repeal clause.
Trial courts; redistrict.
Tort Claims Act; clarify governmental immunity.
Out of committee1
Special judges; allow to serve in retirement on same basis as other retired state employees.
In committee15
Sales tax; remove requirement that certain taxpayers pay June liability for the tax on or before June 25.
Expunction of record; allow filing fee in municipal court.
At-risk youth; authorize Community-Based Placement Pilot Program.
Board of supervisors; may assess homeowners based on pro rata platted lot area after taking ownership of a private street.
Smoking in all public places; prohibit.
Penalty for withdrawal of accreditation of school or school district; shall not include suspension of extracurricular events.
Education Employment Procedures Law; increase probationary period for newly hired certified employees on phased-in basis.
Kindergarten-age children; require compulsory school attendance for all.
Dept. of Archives and History property; DFA may transfer certain lands to U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Vicksburg National Military Park.
Mississippi Physician Shield Act; create.
Driver's license; clarify renewal accommodations for active service members.
Mississippi Private Protective Services Act; create.
Driving under the influence; revise.
Ad Valorem taxes; counties and municipalities may exempt certain residential rental structures.
Warren County; authorize contributions to various organizations.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 14
2014 Second Extraordinary Session · Disaster response and recovery costs; authorize transfer to disaster trust fund.
Sales tax; exempt sales of firearms, ammunition and hunting supplies during Mississippi Sportsman Weekend.
Appropriation; IHL - General support.
Appropriation; IHL - Subsidiary programs.
Appropriation; IHL - Student Financial Aid.
Appropriation; IHL - University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Appropriation; IHL - Alcorn State - Agricultural programs.
Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station.
Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Cooperative Extension Service.
Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Forest and Wildlife Research Center.
Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Veterinary Medicine, College of.
Appropriation; Community and Junior Colleges Board - Administrative expenses.
Appropriation; Community and Junior Colleges Board - Support for community and junior colleges.
Sales tax; exempt certain guided tour activities and certain livestock admissions and parking.
Out of committee · 1
Cultural product districts; authorize creation of and exempt sales of original, one-of-a-kind works of art in from sales taxation.
In committee · 1
Appropriation FY2015; Supreme Court fund MS Civil Legal Assistance program.