Bills in the 2012 Regular Session, House.
Rufus Straughter
Sponsored
Became law2
Humphreys County; authorize to contribute funds for little league baseball teams within the county.
Humphreys County; authorize contribution to the Belzoni-Humphreys Development Foundation.
In committee1
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Co-sponsored
In committee · 12
Trusty status; prohibit individual convicted of murder or capital murder from becoming eligible for.
Financial Literacy Programs; expand grades in which school districts may implement.
Gubernatorial pardon; require applicant to give notice to district attorney to hold public hearing.
Drug courts; revise participation requirements.
Unemployment benefits; remove one-week waiting period.
Mortgages; establish foreclosure procedures giving borrowers a chance to modify their loans first.
HIV/AIDS testing; require for offenders in state custody upon release.
Gaming; create state lottery to fund higher education after statewide election on issue.
Contractors; provide method to receive payment when services have been terminated.
School guidance counselors; establish pilot program in certain school districts with high incidences of teen pregnancy or school violence.
Dialysis treatment; require facilities providing to maintain backup power supply for dialysis machines.
Appropriation; Commission on the Status of Women.