Bills in the 2008 Regular Session, House.
Credell Calhoun
Sponsored
Became law2
Drug houses; add seizure of houses as option in proceedings to rid municipalities of.
City of Jackson; authorize to continue contributions to keep Jackson Beautiful, Inc.
Passed the House3
City of Jackson; authorize to collect additional privilege license tax and increase delinquent tax penalty.
Poverty; create task force to study creation of trust fund to provide affordable housing in Mississippi.
City of Jackson; authorize to impose additional hotel/motel tax to support police officers salaries.
Out of committee1
Burglary of a dwelling; increase penalty for inhabited dwelling (JAX).
In committee9
City of Jackson; require state to provide funds to defray ad valorem tax loss due to city being seat of state government.
Sales tax; provide diversion to Jackson to defray ad valorem tax loss and increased costs incurred as seat of state government.
City of Jackson; require state provide funds to defray ad valorem tax loss & increased costs incurred as seat of state government.
Motor vehicle liability insurance; increase distribution to municipalities of fines levied on persons for failure to show proof of.
Election Commissioner; remove requirement to resign 1 year before qualifying for other office.
Voter Enfranchisement; create joint study committee.
Income tax; authorize a credit for costs of installing certain energy efficient products in homes.
Suffrage; restore to Eddie W. Logan of Holmes County.
City of Jackson; remove repeal date on Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 7
2008 First Extraordinary Session · Alcoholic beverages; revise restrictions on sale or storage within certain distance of schools and churches.
U.S. Highway 90; designate portion in City of Pass Christian as "James C. Simpson, Sr., Memorial Highway."
Mississippi Highway 25; designate additional portion in Winston and Oktibbeha Counties as "Military Order of the Purple Heart Drive".
Mississippi Highway 393, Winston County; designate as "Cpl. Dustin Jerome Lee Memorial Highway."
U.S. Highways; designate Highway 61 as "Highway 61, the Blues Highway," designate certain rest area along Highway 49.
Jefferson Davis County; may utilize portion of oil and gas severance tax revenue for garbage collection and disposal.
City of Jackson; extend repeal date on Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Passed the House · 2
County purchases; increase minimum purchase cost requiring purchase order.
Unemployment compensation; increase benefits to include cost of living adjustment.
Out of committee · 3
Low income housing; remove certain provision relating to the manner of appraisal.
Drug courts; establish in all circuit court districts.
Alcoholic beverages and cigarettes; increase tax and deposit proceeds in special fund for trauma care/Medicaid.
In committee · 16
Cell phone; prohibit use of while driving without using hands-free accessories.
Sex education pilot program; State Boards of Education and Health to jointly establish for public schools.
School curriculum; require all public school students to study home economics in 7th and 8th grades.
Department of Mental Health; authorize to contract with service provider for long-term residential substance abuse treatment.
DNA; require sample for any adult convicted of a felony.
Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of wellness, learning and fitness center at Alcorn State University.
Child custody and visitation; provide procedure during military deployment.
Health insurance; require health insurance policies and State Health Plan to cover autism spectrum disorders.
Housing of state offenders in county jails; revise reimbursement rate for medical attention and extend repealer (RP).
Gaming license fees; redistribute portion of state's share to local system road and bridge programs.
Hospices; patient must be informed before admission that Medicare coverage for hospice services is subject to maximum lifetime limits.
Income tax; authorize a credit for health insurance premiums paid by a small business for employees.
Income tax; authorize a credit for costs of installing certain energy efficient products in homes.
Appropriation; IHL for preplanning a Vicksburg Higher Education Center for Alcorn State.
Appropriation; IHL for establishing a Center For Wellness, Learning and Fitness at Alcorn State.
City of Jackson; authorize to take necessary action to reopen Lake Hico for recreational use.