Bills in the 2023 Regular Session, Senate.
John Horhn
Sponsored
Out of committee1
Highways; recognize Representative Alyce Clarke and amend dedication rules for members of public office.
In committee39
National Statuary Hall Selection Commission; create for recommending two new Mississippi statues at U.S. Capitol.
Our Children's Health Impacts Our Future Law; require notice of the importance of a medical and dental physical.
Revocation of physicians license by Board of Medical Licensure; provide certain grounds for reinstatement.
Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Funds; direct MDA to draw down federal funds.
Mid-year budget reductions; exempt MAEP funds.
Federal Workforce Investment Act; Hinds County shall be a separate workforce investment area.
Certificate of need; authorize nursing facility in any underserved minority zip code area.
Ban-the-Box Act; enact.
Socially and economically disadvantaged small business; establish program to encourage participation in state contracts by.
Contractors; allow to do business in any municipality or county without local license under certain conditions.
Dementia; require law enforcement training to recognize.
Early voting; authorize.
Mississippi Water Quality Accountability Act; create.
Fresh Start Act of 2019; expand.
Labor; Mississippi Minimum Wage Act.
The Mississippi Family Paid Leave Act; establish.
Diversity of appointments; ensure representation of race and gender in appointed government positions.
Alcoholic beverages; revise definition of "qualified resort area" under the Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law.
Mississippi Fair Housing Act; enact.
Highways; include certain entrances and exits to and from Interstate 55 in the state highway system.
Gaming; authorize aboard cruise vessels on the Pearl River or adjoining water within a city with a population of 145,000 or more.
Recipients of Medicaid; extend postpartum coverage up to 12 months.
Public funds depositories; authorize certain credit unions to qualify as.
Mississippi Savings Initiative; create.
State General Funds; appropriation to Jackson State University for construction of athletic stadium.
Disparity study; require MDA to file copies with the Legislature by not later than December 31, 2023.
State Truth Commission; establish.
Tourism project sales tax incentive program; include certain hotel projects in.
Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Jackson Municipal Airport Authority with Aeroplex Development Project.
Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds for the Ayers Restoration Fund.
Emerging Crops Fund; increase amount that may be loaned to any one borrower to assist in financing minority economic development.
SkillPath 300 Program; workforce development program to be administered by the Department of Education.
Pearl River Valley Water Supply District; add two board members from the City of Jackson.
Construction manager at risk program; exempt under public bidding laws.
Bonds; increase authorized amount to assist in paying costs associated with Commerce Park Connector in Madison County.
Income tax; authorize credits for donations to Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area.
Public works construction; performance bond not required if contract is less than $50,000.00 and paid in two equal installments.
General Fund; FY2024 appropriation to be administered by Community Foundation of MS for rehab of the planetarium.
"Mississippi Affordable Housing Tax Credit Act"; establish tax credit program.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 6
Real property owned by school districts; allow to be sold for development.
Flood and drainage control districts; revise number of directors for certain municipalities.
"Secretary of State Eric Clark Coastal Preserve" and "Gollott Island/Godfather Point"; Department of Marine Resources designate.
Mississippi Regional Pre-Need Disaster Clean Up Act; create.
Mississippi Historic Site Preservation Fund; revise grant eligibility and require annual report.
Homestead; provide full exemption for unremarried surviving spouse of U.S. military member killed on active duty or training.
Vetoed · 1
Mississippi Prior Authorization Reform Act; enact.
Passed the Senate · 1
Destination marketing organizations; bring forward provision related to.
In committee · 8
Medicaid; expand eligibility to include individuals entitled to benefits under federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Motor vehicle sales and distribution; provide for independence of dealership tier.
Department of Human Services; require to transfer at least 30% of TANF block grant to Child Care and Development Fund.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; revise provisions of and lower eligibility for certain scholarship programs.
Jackson Water Reimbursement Grant Program; establish.
General Fund; FY2024 appropriation to Pearl River Valley Water Supply District to dredge portions of the Ross Barnett Reservoir.
Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds; FY2024 appropriation to Sisters in Birth nonprofit charitable clinic.
General Fund; FY2024 appropriation to Department of Health to assist rural public hospitals at high financial risk.