Bills in the 2011 Regular Session, House.
Kimberly Campbell Buck
Sponsored
Became law1
Private business and vocational schools; authorize to submit evidence of certain accreditation in lieu of other application requests.
Passed the House1
City of Ridgeland; authorize the city to levy an additional sales tax for certain purposes.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 7
MS Community College Board; clarify term includes references to Junior College Commission and State Board for Community & Junior Colleges.
Kidnapping; include vulnerable persons.
Vulnerable person abuse; third offense in 5 years a felony.
State assessments; increase amount for Vulnerable Persons Fund.
Education Achievement Council; direct to develop funding mechanism for community colleges and universities based on productivity.
City of Jackson; extend repeal date on Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Madison County; authorize erection of certain electronic gates for the purpose of enclosing neighborhoods.
Passed the House · 6
Orthotists and prosthetists; allow those certified by Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification to practice in Mississippi.
Personal care homes; require licensure and regulation if they provide living arrangements for one or more persons.
Mississippi Proprietary School and College Registration Law; revise provisions of law regarding fees and surety bonds.
U.S. Highway 78; designate certain segment of in Benton and Marshall Counties as "William 'Bill' Minor Memorial Highway".
Domestic violence and problem solving courts; authorize.
City of Jackson; authorize councilmen to maintain individual offices within City Hall.
Out of committee · 1
Workplace violence protection; provide.
In committee · 9
Gaming; create state lottery to fund higher education after statewide election on issue.
Gaming; create state lottery to fund higher education.
Business improvement districts; reduce vote necessary to implement.
Blunt wraps; prohibit.
School classrooms; delete repealer on authority of parents to choose if twins or other multiples attend same or separate classes.
State Board for Community and Junior Colleges; require office of shared service to administer central business, payroll and purchasing services.
Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for improvements to Jackson Zoo.
Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds to assist City of Jackson in making road and street improvements.
Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds to assist City of Jackson with purchase of fire fighting equipment.