Bills in the 2016 Regular Session, House.
Mark Baker
Sponsored
Became law5
Courts; clarify which courts have jurisdiction to revisit bonds that are excessive.
Justice court judges; clarify authority to expunge misdemeanor convictions.
City of Brandon; authorize a tax on hotels and motels to fund amphitheater and other ancillary improvements.
City of Brandon; extend repealer on tax on sales of prepared food and drink at restaurants and bars.
City of Flowood; authorize to enter in certain long-term agreements for conference center, hotel and ancillary buildings.
Passed the House3
Attorney General; require approval by Outside Counsel Oversight Commission to bring certain suits.
Supreme Court Districts; revise boundaries of.
Title insurance company; authorize to record affidavit to release mortgage that is paid off.
Out of committee1
Office of State Auditor; authorize to regulate certain activities of public bodies.
In committee9
Protective covenants; allow revival and modification after expiration.
Suits against the state; authorize Supreme Court to have original jurisdiction for claims seeking injunctive relief.
Municipal airport authority; dissolve certain and create municipal-regional airport authority for certain municipalities.
Public improvement projects; require public entities and railroads to reasonably accommodate each other in a timely fashion.
Legislative committee witness; authorize to refuse to testify on ground of incrimination.
Counties and municipalities; revise how rates for electronic payments are assessed.
County economic development districts; revise boards' notice requirement to signify intention to levy a tax in support of.
Sales tax; revise provisions regarding erroneous diversion to municipalities.
Public contracts; give preference to certain veteran-owned small businesses.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 3
State buildings; rename the PERS building as the "Timothy Alan (Tim) Ford Building."
"Mississippi Church Protection Act"; create.
Memorial highway ; designate segment of Mississippi Highway 182 in the City of Columbus as the "Rep. Esther M. Harrison Memorial Highway."
Passed the House · 3
Firearms; clarify meaning of courthouse and courtroom for purpose of carrying.
Firearms; restrict regulations by certain public bodies regarding.
Firearms; prohibit enforcement of certain federal law relating to.
In committee · 1
Firearms; prohibit special taxation by cities and counties.