Bills in the 2012 Regular Session, House.
Credell Calhoun
Sponsored
Became law1
City of Jackson; authorize to continue contributions to Keep Jackson Beautiful, Inc.
In committee3
Trucks; remove the requirement that visibility must be bad from the requirement to reduce speed during inclement weather.
Crimes; revise penalties for attempted capital offenses.
Election commissioner; remove requirement to resign 1 year before qualifying for other office.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 2
Business improvement districts; extend the period for which they are authorized and revise certain vote requirements.
Hinds county; grant certain authority to Hinds County Human Resource Agency.
Passed the House · 2
Municipal special sales tax; remove requirement that expenditure of revenue comply with a commission master plan.
Window tint law; exempt government fire department vehicles.
In committee · 13
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.
Check cashers; reduce maximum rate of interest that may be charged for cashing checks.
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.
Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds to assist Hinds County in construction of the Byram-Clinton Parkway Project.
Counties; authorize to donate to court collaborative.
Contractors; provide method to receive payment when services have been terminated.
Dialysis treatment; require facilities providing to maintain backup power supply for dialysis machines.
Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for improvements to Jackson Zoo.
MS Health Care Industry Zone Act; create and provide certain tax incentives for qualified businesses located in.
Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Jackson in making improvements to the Woodrow Wilson Avenue Bridge.