Bills in the 2018 Regular Session, House.
Edward Blackmon, Jr.
Sponsored
Became law1
Wrongful death claims; clarify that such can be opened outside an estate.
Passed the House1
Motor vehicle license tags; motor vehicle manufacturers may issue for vehicles leased to employees under an employee incentive plan.
In committee9
Pre-election day voting; authorize for 20 days before an election.
"Mississippi Universal Prekindergarten Program Act of 2018"; enact.
Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements to the Freedom House in Canton.
Law enforcement officers; require to provide mental health evaluation within 24 hours of arrest and establish training standards.
Circuit and county courts; authorize to obtain certain mental health records for bond/sentencing hearings.
School district accountability; require SBE to develop differential component with alternative measures of success.
Deeds; revise recording deadline when deadline occurs on a weekend.
Mentally ill patient/inmate who escapes a facility; require public to be notified of mental health status.
Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds to assist Canton in the construction of a convention center.