Legislative Wrap up for the week of Feb. 13, 2017
JACKSON- It was a seemingly quiet week at the Capitol with only a few major bills causing a stir among lawmakers. ...
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Bill to give Governor power over Mental Health dies
The Mississippi Health Agency Reorganization Act of 2017, or SB 2567, has died in the Senate. The bill would have given Governor Phil Bryant the...
Senate greenlights earmarking BP settlement for the Coast
The bill that would allocate the $2 billion dollar BP Oil Spill settlement to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Restoration fund has officially cleared the Senate....
Mississippians to foot the bill if education isn’t discussed in session
Funding for public education is one of the top topics hanging over your lawmakers’ heads this session, and if it isn’t brought up soon, taxpayers...
Lawmakers say no to lottery, but sports betting remains an option
by Sarah Ulmer
Several bills concerning a potential lottery and sports betting have been considered by lawmakers in the 2017 session. ...
Senate halt on tax dollars to lobbyist held on motion to reconsider
The Mississippi Senate voted Thursday to prohibit state agencies from hiring contract lobbyists with taxpayer dollars, but a motion to reconsider was filed. Senate Bill...
“Back the Badge” bill passes House
by Chad Dixon
The Mississippi state House has voted to triple the penalties for crimes against first responders. House Bill 645 also known as the “Back the Badge...
Deadlines loom over lawmakers to pass bills
Thursday is the deadline for original floor action on general bills and constitutional amendments originating in the House and Senate. This means that a bill could...
Pilot mental health programs could aid criminal justice system
by Sarah Ulmer
Senate Bill 2842 has passed the Senate floor and is now waiting to head to the House where Representatives will discuss potential pilot mental health...
Bills dying and surviving at the Capitol this week
by Sarah Ulmer
After Tuesday’s deadline of bills lawmakers got busy on the floor of the House and Senate to pass or deny bills, moving them along to...