Bills in the 2008 Regular Session, House.
Noal Akins
Sponsored
In committee5
Katie's Law; require DNA sample upon all felony arrests.
Health insurance; require health insurance policies and State Health Plan to cover autism spectrum disorders.
Materialmen's liens; revise.
Vaccinations; exempt certain children with autism from vaccination requirement to attend school.
Driver's and hunting licenses; require payment of any outstanding justice court fines before issuance.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 4
U.S. Highway 90; designate portion in City of Pass Christian as "James C. Simpson, Sr., Memorial Highway."
U.S. Highways; designate Highway 61 as "Highway 61, the Blues Highway," designate certain rest area along Highway 49.
Bonds; authorize issuance of bonds to provide funds for Mississippi Watershed Repair and Rehabilitation Cost-Share Program.
Lafayette County; authorize imposition of additional court costs in justice courts to fund DARE program in schools.
Passed the House · 5
Eminent domain; restrict to direct public use.
Early Voting Pilot Program; create for Lafayette and Bolivar Counties.
Fire department vehicles; authorize to be marked with white and amber lights.
Restricted parking for emergency vehicles; increase fine for violators and allow proceeds to go to cities where violation occurred.
Blood donation; allow 16-year-olds to donate with parental permission.
Out of committee · 1
Drug courts; establish in all circuit court districts.
In committee · 12
Autism; require coverage for treatment of autism spectrum disorders.
Elections; enact open primary and abolish partisan primaries.
Marijuana; conform possession, possession in a motor vehicle and possession of paraphernalia penalties.
Driver's license; increase minimum age; require driver education course for issuance.
Elections; make various revisions to the state election law.
Health insurance; require health insurance policies and State Health Plan to cover autism spectrum disorders.
Vaccinations; allow exemption from school attendance with certificate from physician.
Crimes; felony for illegal alien to possess firearm and enhanced penalty for illegal alien to commit crime with firearm.
Government-issued photo identification for which proof of citizenship is required; provide before voting in person or by absentee.
DNA; require sampling upon all felony arrests (Katie's Law).
Motor vehicle insurance; driver with liability insurance not liable for property damage to uninsured or unlicensed driver.
Income tax; authorize a credit for health insurance premiums paid by an employer for employees.