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LIST OF THOSE WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE INFAMOUS 6/27/2020 TRAVESTY
PRO MS-FLAG AND ANTI MS-FLAG
Summary of How the 4 Bill Votes Went ... All introduced by Phill Gunn
These are the Exact Links for where the Legislation Votes Came from :
I am in receipt of your public records request. The records you have requested can be found at the following links:
http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2020/pdf/history/HC/HC0079.xml1. House Resolution to suspend the rules for introduction and votes cast in both the House and the Senate
2. HB1796: To create a commission to redesign the state flag and votes cast in both the House and the Senate
http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2020/pdf/history/HB/HB1796.xml3. Senate Rules:
http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/htms/s_rules.pdf4. House Rules:
http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/htms/h_rules.pdf
Executive Summary of MS State Flag Legislation or 2020 Session
MS STATE HOUSE : 11 Bills were introduced in the MS House and all died in Committee on March 3rd, 2020
MS STATE SENATE : 4 Bills were introduced in the MS Senate and all died in Committee on March 3rd, 2020
LEGISLATION AFTER JUNE 15TH, 2020 : One Senate Bill on 6/15 ( To Suspend Rules ),
Two House Bills on 6/27 ( To Suspend Rules), and 6/29 ( To Add In God We Trust ... and some other stuff )
BECKY CURRIE BILL : Is not posted on the MS House Website.
STATE SENATE BILL : June 2020 is not posted on Website
| MS Flag Legislation by Gun - HB 1796 |
Suspend Deadlines for MS Flag by Gun - HC 79 |
Suspend Rules for MS State Flag - Design of MS State Flag - SC 575 |
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Bills Authored by Becky Currie ... No MS Flag Bills |
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HB1796
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State Flag; revise with a commission and require words "In God We
Trust." |
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Suspend deadlines for introduction; State Flag; revise with a
Commission and require words "In God We Trust." |
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Suspend rules for further consideration of SB 2446; revise the design
of the official state flag. |
MS State Flag Legislation Introduced during 2020 Session
| HB 39 | HB 125 | HB 202 | HB 580 | HB 820 |
| HB 996 | HB1002 | HB1003 | HB1045 | HB1066 |
| HB1249 | All of these House Bills Died in Committee on 3/3/2020 | |||
| All of these Senate Bills Died in Committee on 3/3/2020 | SB2045 | SB2055 % |
SB2248 | SB2446 |
| These Bills were Introduced and Passed After June 15th | SC 575 | HC 79 | HB1796 @ |
MS State Flag Legislation Introduced After March 3rd Deadline
| HB1249 | ||||
| SB2045
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SB2055 %
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SB2248
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SB2446
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| SC
575
06/15 (S) Referred To Constitution
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HC
79
06/27 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed
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HB1796 @ - 06/29 Due From Governor 07/04/20 |
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Commission to redesign the MS State Flag; establish to develop 2
options for a new flag to present to the Legislature. |
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Law enforcement flag; prescribe design of and authorize law enforcement
agencies to display and fly. |
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State Flag; provide for statewide referendum on removing Confederate
Battle Flag from the design of. |
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State and United States flags; require state universities to display
when in session. |
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Commission to Redesign the Mississippi State Flag; establish to
recommend new state flag design. |
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State flag; require public colleges and universities to display on each
campus or lose state funds. |
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Commission to redesign the MS State Flag; establish to develop 2
options for a new flag to present to the Legislature. |
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State flag; prohibit display of current flag at or on state buildings
or property until design is changed. |
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State flag; change design to that of the Magnolia flag. |
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State Flag; legislative caucuses may purpose new designs as options in
nonbinding statewide referendum. |
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State flag; change the design of. |
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HB1796 |
State Flag; revise with a commission and require words "In God We
Trust." |
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Suspend deadlines for introduction; State Flag; revise with a
Commission and require words "In God We Trust." |
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State flag; require governmental entities, public colleges,
universities and school districts to display or be subject to penalty. |
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SB2055 |
Firearms restraining order; create the Red Flag Law. |
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State Flag; revise design of. |
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Official State Flag; revise the design of. |
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Suspend rules for further consideration of SB 2446; revise the design
of the official state flag. |
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HB1796 |
State Flag; revise with a commission and require words "In God We
Trust." |
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Suspend deadlines for introduction; State Flag; revise with a
Commission and require words "In God We Trust." |
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Suspend rules for further consideration of SB 2446; revise the design
of the official state flag. |
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Commission to redesign the MS State Flag; establish to develop 2
options for a new flag to present to the Legislature. |
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Law enforcement flag; prescribe design of and authorize law enforcement
agencies to display and fly. |
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State Flag; provide for statewide referendum on removing Confederate
Battle Flag from the design of. |
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State and United States flags; require state universities to display
when in session. |
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Commission to Redesign the Mississippi State Flag; establish to
recommend new state flag design. |
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State flag; require public colleges and universities to display on each
campus or lose state funds. |
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Commission to redesign the MS State Flag; establish to develop 2
options for a new flag to present to the Legislature. |
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State flag; prohibit display of current flag at or on state buildings
or property until design is changed. |
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State flag; change design to that of the Magnolia flag. |
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State Flag; legislative caucuses may purpose new designs as options in
nonbinding statewide referendum. |
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State flag; change the design of. |
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Suspend deadlines for introduction; State Flag; revise with a
Commission and require words "In God We Trust." |
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State flag; require governmental entities, public colleges,
universities and school districts to display or be subject to penalty. |
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SB2055 |
Firearms restraining order; create the Red Flag Law. |
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State Flag; revise design of. |
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Official State Flag; revise the design of. |
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Suspend rules for further consideration of SB 2446; revise the design
of the official state flag. |
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HB1796 |
State Flag; revise with a commission and require words "In God We
Trust." |
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Suspend deadlines for introduction; State Flag; revise with a
Commission and require words "In God We Trust." |
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Suspend rules for further consideration of SB 2446; revise the design
of the official state flag. |
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Commission to redesign the MS State Flag; establish to develop 2
options for a new flag to present to the Legislature. |
Legislation Introduced by Becky Currie :
Biography Principal Author Only Main Menu
| HB
27 |
Average daily attendance;
revise percentage of instructional day from 37% to 50% for students to
be counted in. 03/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Currie | |
| HB
28 %$ |
Sales tax; reduce rate on
retail sales of certain motorcycles. 06/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Currie | |
| HB
29 |
Medicaid; prohibit removal of
Alabama and Tennessee hospital from managed care coverage plans or
paying lower rates to. 03/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Currie | |
| HB
32 |
Medicaid; require managed
care companies to provide detailed, signed explanation for denial of
coverage of procedure. 03/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Currie | |
| HB
46 |
Bonds; revise purposes for
which bonds authorized for Town of Wesson may be used. 06/09 (S) Died In Committee |
Currie | |
| HB
47 |
Use tax; enhance enforcement
of collection on all-terrain vehicles purchased out of state. 03/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Currie | |
| HB
114 |
K-12 attendance centers;
revise assignment of points for purposes of accountability ratings. 03/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Currie | |
| HB
218 |
Sales tax; remove requirement
that certain taxpayers pay June liability for the tax on or before June
25. 03/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Currie | |
| HB
222 |
Salaries of statewide elected
officials; increase. 03/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Currie | |
| HB
223 |
Monuments on public property;
prohibit the removal or relocation unless authorized by legislation. 03/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Currie | |
| HB
260 |
MS Guardianship and
Conservatorship Act; require actions pending before effective date to be
governed by preceding laws. 03/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Currie | |
| HB
261 % |
Occupational licensing;
provide for recognition of out-of-state licenses if applicants satisfy
certain conditions. 03/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Currie | |
| HB
262 |
E-verify program; transfer
responsibility of administering to the Commission of Agriculture and
Commerce. 03/12 (H) Died On Calendar |
Currie | |
| HB
295 |
Child custody; clarify that
equally shared parenting time is in the best interest of the child. 03/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Currie | |
| HB
296 %$ |
Income tax; exclude from
gross income compensation and income of honorable discharged veterans. 06/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Currie | |
| HB
297 * |
Absentee voting; require
votes to be cast electronically in registrar's office or by mail. 06/09 (S) Died In Committee |
Currie | |
| HB
298 |
Bible courses; require the
State Board of Education to develop a curriculum and guidelines for
inclusion at the high school level. 03/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Currie | |
| HB
343 |
Board of Nursing; remove
physician member and consumer member from the board. 03/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Currie | |
| HB
344 |
Medicaid; nonresident
admitted to pediatric skilled nursing facility in MS not eligible for MS
Medicaid coverage. 03/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Currie | |
| HB
446 |
Highway speed limits; require
certain shall be 70 mph and cannot be reduced. 03/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Currie | |
| HB
450 * |
Chronic wasting disease;
require testing of white-tailed deer harvested in enclosures, and
designate Class I and II violations. 06/17 (S) Died On Calendar |
Currie | |
| HB
457 |
Autopsies; require to include
inquiry about whether death was result of seizure or epilepsy. 03/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Currie | |
| HB
613 |
Advanced practice registered
nurses; revise certain provisions relating to, including collaboration
requirement. 03/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Scoggin | |
| HB
617 |
DHS; prohibit from directing
funds to grantees or subgrantees without competitive selection through
RFP process. 03/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Currie | |
| HB
619 |
Physical therapy practice
laws; revise various provisions of. 03/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Currie | |
| HB
829 % |
Prescription drugs; direct
Health Department to establish a wholesale importation program for. 03/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Currie | |
| HB1111 |
Statewide Elections
Management System; remove voters who fail to respond to notice and who
fail to vote after certain period of time from. 03/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Powell | |
| HB1244 |
State Superintendent of
Public Education; align salary to no more than 150% of Governor's
salary. 03/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Bain | |
| HB1274 |
Department of Human Services
Fraud Prevention Act; create. 03/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Currie | |
| HB1277 |
Voting systems; revise the
authority of boards of supervisors and governing authorities to
purchase. 03/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Currie | |
| HB1278 |
Equal pay for equal work;
require for women in the same work establishment. 03/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Currie | |
| HB1279 * |
Memorial highways; designate
various throughout the state. 07/01 Due From Governor 07/07/20 |
Currie | |
| HB1280 |
Memorial highway; designate
segment in Lincoln County for Officer James Kevin White. 03/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Currie | |
| HB1281 |
Statewide Electors Management
System; compare to certain identification databases to ensure non-U.S.
citizens are not registered to vote. 03/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Currie | |
| HB1290 * |
MS Blues Commission; direct
to erect certain Blues Trail marker and add location to trail. 06/17 (S) Died On Calendar |
Currie | |
| HB1291 |
Mississippi Blues Commission;
transfer functions and assets of to the Mississippi Development
Authority. 03/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Currie | |
| HB1292 |
MS Direct Primary Care Act;
bring forward for possible amendment. 03/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Currie * | |
| HB1413 |
Female genital mutilation;
create crime of. 03/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Currie | |
| HB1422 * |
Regulatory Reduction Pilot
Program; create. 06/09 (S) Died In Committee |
Boyd | |
| HB1482 |
Registry, person committing
offense against peace officer; create to include offenses including
terrorism. 03/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Currie | |
| HB1518 |
Medicaid; require contracts
with managed care organizations to have certain specific provisions. 03/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Currie | |
| HB1519 |
EMS Advisory Council;
reconstitute the memberships of. 03/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Currie | |
| HB1520 * |
Hospice; allow medical
directors to prescribe controlled substances for pain for terminally ill
patients without in-person visit. 06/25 Approved by Governor |
Currie | |
| HB1700 * |
Appropriation; Education,
Department of. 07/02 Due From Governor 07/08/20 |
Read | |
| HB1701 * |
Appropriation; Library
Commission. 07/01 Due From Governor 07/07/20 |
Read | |
| HB1702 * |
Appropriation; Educational
Television, Authority for. 07/02 Due From Governor 07/08/20 |
Read | |
| HB1703 * |
Appropriation; Archives and
History, Department of. 06/30 Due From Governor 07/06/20 |
Read | |
| HB1704 * |
Appropriation; Arts
Commission. 07/01 Due From Governor 07/07/20 |
Read | |
| HB1712 * |
Appropriation; Health,
Department of. 07/02 Due From Governor 07/08/20 |
Read | |
| HB1713 * |
Appropriation; Medicaid,
Division of. 07/01 Due From Governor 07/07/20 |
Read | |
| HB1714 * |
Appropriation; Rehabilitation
Services, Department of. 06/30 Due From Governor 07/06/20 |
Read | |
| HB1715 * |
Appropriation; Human
Services, Department of. 07/02 Due From Governor 07/08/20 |
Read | |
| HB1737 %$ |
Bonds; authorize issuance for
improvements at state parks. 06/03 (H) Died In Committee |
Bounds | |
| HB1790 *@ |
Appropriations; DFA for
tourism and nonprofit art museum recovery. 07/02 Due From Governor 07/08/20 |
Currie | |
| HB1791 * |
Mississippi Tourism Recovery
Fund and Mississippi Nonprofit Art Museums Recovery Fund; create. 07/02 Due From Governor 07/08/20 |
Currie | |
| HC
13 |
Mr. William J.
"Billy" McCoy; honor the life, service and legacy of upon his
passing and express great sympathy to his family. 02/20 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed |
Banks | |
| HC
30 |
Nineteenth amendment;
celebrate ratification of. 03/05 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed |
Clarke | |
| HC
61 |
Huntington's Disease
Awareness Month; declare and designatee month of May 2020 as in the
State of Mississippi. 06/18 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed |
Currie | |
| HR
37 |
Mr. Willie Townsend; commend
on earning his High School Equivalency Diploma. 03/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed |
Currie | |
| HR
47 |
James Armstrong; commend and
congratulate for outstanding Scouting accomplishments. 05/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed |
Oliver | |
| HR
57 |
Chef Nick Wallace; commend
stellar career and culinary success of. 03/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed |
Zuber |
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| KEY: | * = Amended | % = 3/5ths Vote Required | V = Vetoed |
| $ = Revenue | @ = Exempted From Deadline | P = Partially Vetoed |
MISSISSIPPI
LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION 2020
SENATE CALENDAR
| 177th CALENDAR DAY | JULY 1, 2020 | NUMBER 68 |
RULES
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1. |
S.C.R.
No. 586: |
Suspend rules
for drafting, introduction, etc; provide for state program for
medical marijuana. |
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LOCAL AND PRIVATE
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2. |
S.
B. No. 2923: |
City of Vicksburg; authorize to contribute funds to the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program. |
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3. |
S.
B. No. 2986: |
City of Olive
Branch; authorize 1% tax on hotels and motels and issuance of bonds
for tourism and parks and recreation. |
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MOTION TO RECONSIDER
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4. |
Appropriation;
Development Authority, Mississippi. |
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FOR CONCURRENCE OR NONCONCURRENCE
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5. |
S.
B. No. 2272: |
Mississippi
Boll Weevil Management Corporation; extend repealer on deadline for
annual audit of accounts. |
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6. |
Department of
Finance & Administration; require to conduct a biennial review
of the state agency procurement process. |
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7. |
S.C.R.
No. 548: |
Constitution;
amend to elect Governor and state elected officials by majority of
popular vote with no electoral vote requirement. |
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8. |
Controlled
substance prescriptions; require electronic prescribing. |
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IN CONFERENCE - APPROPRIATIONS
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9. |
H.
B. No. 1726: |
Appropriation;
Marine Resources, Department of. |
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10. |
H.
B. No. 1728: |
Appropriation;
additional for various state agencies for Fiscal Year 2020. |
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11. |
H.
B. No. 1749: |
Appropriations;
Dept. of Health for COVID-19 expenses incurred by hospitals for FY20
and FY21. |
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12. |
H.
B. No. 1750: |
Appropriation;
Dept of Finance and Administration for COVID-19 expenses incurred by
municipalities and counties for FY20 and FY21. |
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13. |
H.
B. No. 1751: |
Appropriations;
Dept of Education, IHL, and Community Colleges for COVID-19 expenses
for FY20 and FY21. |
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14. |
H.
B. No. 1752: |
Appropriations;
Dept. of Finance and Administration for COVID-19 expenses for FY20
and FY21. |
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15. |
S.
B. No. 2974: |
Appropriation;
Secretary of State. |
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16. |
S.
B. No. 3011: |
Appropriation;
Dept. of Health for COVID-19 expenses incurred by hospitals for FY20
and FY21. |
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17. |
S.
B. No. 3012: |
Appropriation;
Dept. of Finance and Administration for COVID-19 expenses incurred
by municipalities and counties for FY 20 and FY 21. |
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18. |
S.
B. No. 3013: |
Appropriation;
Dept. of Education, IHL and Community Colleges for COVID-19 expenses
for FY20 and FY21. |
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19. |
S.
B. No. 3014: |
Appropriation;
Dept. of Finance and Administration for COVID 19 expenses for FY20
and FY21. |
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20. |
Appropriation;
Fair and Coliseum Commission. |
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IN CONFERENCE - FINANCE
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21. |
H.
B. No. 24: |
Bonds; revise
certain provisions regarding sale by political subdivisions and
other instrumentalities. |
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22. |
Alcoholic
beverages; revise definition of qualified resort area, revise
provisions regarding certain permits and sales. |
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IN CONFERENCE APPROPRIATIONS - GENERAL BILLS
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23. |
H.
B. No. 721: |
Rural Fire
Truck Acquisition Assistance Program; authorize an additional round
for counties and municipalities. |
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IN CONFERENCE - GENERAL BILLS
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24. |
Mississippi
Workforce Development Study Committee; create. |
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25. |
Counties and
municipalities; encourage to exchange information with military
installations relating to land use and development. |
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26. |
DUI
suspension; clarify when the 120 day suspensions begins. |
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27. |
Gifted
education; require school districts to provide for students in
Grades 7 and 8. |
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28. |
Driver's
license; require Department of Public Safety to allow official
identifying document of MDOC to suffice for. |
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29. |
H.
B. No. 982: |
Nonadmitted
policy fee; delete repealer on and revise distribution of. |
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30. |
Habitual
offender; revise penalties for. |
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31. |
Agencies,
departments and institutions; require to report workforce monies
received and how those monies were spent to the SWIB each year. |
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32. |
Hunting
license; require to be suspended if determined that death or injury
occurred because of negligence. |
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33. |
Air bow;
authorize use during certain open seasons for individuals exempt
from hunting license requirement by reason of disability. |
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34. |
H.
B. No. 1314: |
Tribal
identification cards; recognize as legal means of personal
identification. |
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35. |
H.
B. No. 1476: |
Compassionate
Parole Eligibility Act of 2020; create. |
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36. |
S.
B. No. 2009: |
Sex offenders;
future contact with victim prohibited (Carly's Law). |
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37. |
Criminal
history; enact "Ban-the-Box Act." |
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38. |
Early Learning
Collaborative Act of 2013; revise funding and specify teaching
standards. |
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39. |
S.
B. No. 2338: |
Residential
roofing contractors; require licensing. |
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40. |
Trusty and
earned-time programs; change eligibility to participate in. |
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41. |
Intervention
courts; technical corrections. |
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42. |
DUI;
nonadjudication of a first offense for CDL holder who was not
operating a commercial vehicle. |
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43. |
S.
B. No. 2684: |
Department of
Corrections; increase number of offenders in regional facilities and
adjust regional per diem. |
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44. |
Fresh Start
Act of 2019; revise applicability of. |
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45. |
Board of
supervisors; authorize to pay employees every two weeks. |
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46. |
S.
B. No. 2853: |
Service of tax
sale notices; revise to allow service by a constable. |
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47. |
S.
B. No. 3047: |
The
Mississippi County and Municipality Emergency Relief Program;
establish. |
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GENERAL
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48. |
Mississippi
Pandemic Response Broadband Availability Act; create. |
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49. |
H.
B. No. 1668: |
Suffrage;
restore to Kentrell Liddell of Oktibbeha County. |
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50. |
H.
B. No. 1671: |
Suffrage;
restore to Cassandra M. Jamison of Tunica County. |
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51. |
H.
B. No. 1672: |
Suffrage;
restore to Frankie Lee Davis of Tunica County. |
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52. |
Appropriation;
Department of Employment Security for purposes related to COVID-19. |
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Text of InFamous Legislation 1796
Title: AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE COMMISSION TO REDESIGN THE MISSISSIPPI STATE FLAG; TO PRESCRIBE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS ORGANIZATION AND MEETINGS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE NEW DESIGN FOR THE MISSISSIPPI STATE FLAG RECOMMENDED BY THE COMMISSION SHALL NOT INCLUDE THE DESIGN OF THE CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG, BUT SHALL INCLUDE THE WORDS "IN GOD WE TRUST"; TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION SHALL MAKE ITS RECOMMENDATION FOR THE NEW DESIGN FOR THE MISSISSIPPI STATE FLAG BY SEPTEMBER 14, 2020; TO PROVIDE THAT THE NEW DESIGN FOR THE MISSISSIPPI STATE FLAG RECOMMENDED BY THE COMMISSION SHALL BE PLACED ON THE BALLOT IN A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020; TO PROVIDE THAT IF A MAJORITY OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS VOTE FOR THE NEW DESIGN, THEN THE LEGISLATURE SHALL ENACT INTO LAW THE NEW DESIGN AS THE OFFICIAL MISSISSIPPI STATE FLAG; TO PROVIDE THAT IF A MAJORITY OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS VOTE AGAINST THE NEW DESIGN, THEN THE COMMISSION SHALL RECONVENE TO RECOMMEND ANOTHER NEW DESIGN FOR THE MISSISSIPPI STATE FLAG TO BE PRESENTED TO THE LEGISLATURE DURING THE 2021 REGULAR SESSION; TO REQUIRE THAT THE SPECIAL ELECTION BE ADMINISTERED BY MEANS OF BALLOTS CONTAINING A COLOR PICTURE OR DRAWING OF THE NEW DESIGN FOR THE MISSISSIPPI STATE FLAG; TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO PROVIDE THOSE BALLOTS TO THE ELECTION COMMISSIONERS OF EACH COUNTY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 23-15-351 AND 23-15-355, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PRECEDING PROVISIONS; TO REPEAL SECTION 3-3-16, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES THE DESIGN FOR THE OFFICIAL FLAG OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
H. B. No. 1796
*HR43/R2380.5* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 20/HR43/R2380.5 PAGE 4 (GT\EW)(e) To make any inquiries and conduct any business that 80 may assist the commission in developing the new design for the 81 Mississippi State Flag; however, the new design for the 82 Mississippi State Flag recommended by the commission shall not 83 include the design of the Confederate Battle Flag, but shall 84 include the words "In God We Trust"; 85
(f) Keep minutes of its meetings, and make those 86 minutes available to the public; and 87
(g) To make a written recommendation for the new design 88 for the official Mississippi State Flag, which shall be presented 89 to the Governor and the Legislature not later than September 14, 90 2020. 91
(4) Members of the commission shall receive no compensation 92 for their service on the commission, but may receive reimbursement 93 for mileage and actual expenses as provided in Section 25-3-41, to 94 the extent that funds are available for that purpose. 95
SECTION 2.
(1) There shall be a statewide special election 96 for the purpose of determining whether the new design for the 97 Mississippi State Flag recommended by the commission shall be the 98 design for the official Mississippi State Flag. The special 99 election shall be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, and shall be 100 conducted in the same manner as general elections are held. The 101 question put before the voters at the special election shall read 102 on the ballots as follows: 103 H. B. No. 1796 *HR43/R2380.5* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 20/HR43/R2380.5 PAGE 5 (GT\EW)"PLEASE VOTE 'YES' OR 'NO' ON WHETHER THE FOLLOWING DESIGN SHALL
104 BE THE OFFICIAL MISSISSIPPI STATE FLAG 105'YES':_________ 'NO':_________" 106
The qualified electors may indicate their preference on the 107 line following the answer that they prefer. 108
If a majority of the qualified electors voting on the 109 question in the special election vote "Yes," then the Legislature 110 shall enact into law the new design as the official Mississippi 111 State Flag during the next regular session of the Legislature 112 after the election. 113
(2) If a majority of the qualified electors voting on the 114 question in the special election vote "No," then the commission 115 shall reconvene to perform the functions described in Section 1 of 116 this act. The commission shall make its recommendation for 117 another new design for the official Mississippi State Flag, which 118 shall be presented to the Governor and the Legislature during the 119 next regular session of the Legislature after the election. The 120 new design for the Mississippi State Flag recommended by the 121 commission shall be placed on the ballot in a statewide special 122 election for the purpose of allowing the qualified electors to 123 determine whether the new design recommended by the commission 124 shall be the design for the official Mississippi State Flag. The 125 special election shall be held on the first Tuesday after the 126 first Monday in November of the year in which the commission
For the text of the entire 1796 Bill. - Do a Right Click - And then do a File Save AS : The PDF of the Bill is 9 Pages.
The Link of the bill should be : 2. HB1796: To create a commission to redesign the state flag and votes cast in both the House and the Senate
http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2020/pdf/history/HB/HB1796.xml