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1. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered a block of resolutions honoring the lives of several Mississippians. I voted yes, the resolutions passed 120-0.

HC 82	East Central Community College Lady Warriors Softball Team; commend for outstanding 2015 season. 03/09 (S) Referred To Rules		Rushing
HC 83	East Central Community College Warriors Football Team; commend for outstanding 2015 season. 03/09 (S) Referred To Rules		Rushing
HC 84	Charles T. Hull; commend life and legacy. 03/09 (S) Referred To Rules		Oliver
HC 85	Mr. Charles Noel Hughes; commend life and legacy of public service upon his passing. 03/09 (S) Referred To Rules		Bounds
HC 86	U.S. Congress; urge to hold a constitutional convention of states to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government. 03/07 (H) Referred To Rules		Staples
HC 87	Southwest Mississippi Community College Boys Basketball Team; commend on winning 2016 MACJC State Championship. 03/09 (S) Referred To Rules		Mims
HC 88	Mrs. Lillian Sims; recognize on establishing First Academic College Signing Day in Mississippi. 03/09 (S) Referred To Rules		Miles
HC 89	Mr. Kenny Barhanovich; commend upon receiving the International Game Fish Association’s 2016 Legendary Captains and Crew Award. 03/09 (S) Referred To Rules		DeLano
HC 90	Mr. Jay Trochesset; commend upon receiving the International Game Fish Association’s 2016 Legendary Captains and Crew Award. 03/09 (S) Referred To Rules		DeLano

 

 

2. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered a block of resolutions honoring the lives of several Mississippians. I voted Yes, the resolutions passed 121-0.

SC 605	Recognize career and civic leadership of NEMCC Past President Dr. Johnny Allen on his retirement. 03/09 (H) Returned For Enrolling		Wilemon
SC 606	Designate March 24, 2016, as “Undergraduate Research Day in Mississippi.” 03/09 (H) Returned For Enrolling		Polk
SC 607	Commend DeSoto Central High School “Jaguars” Bowling Team for winning State Championship. 03/09 (H) Returned For Enrolling		Blackwell
SC 608	Commend Hope Berry upon being selected the 2015 State Games AT&T Female Athlete of the Year. 03/09 (H) Returned For Enrolling		Carmichael
SC 609	Commend Armani Lewis upon being the 2015 State Games AT&T Male Athlete of the Year. 03/09 (H) Returned For Enrolling		Carmichael
SC 610	Commend 2015-2016 Florence High School Varsity Coed Cheerleaders for MHSAA State Championship. 03/09 (H) Returned For Enrolling		Caughman
SC 611	Recognize 50th Anniversary of the Mississippi Public Employees Credit Union. 03/09 (H) Returned For Enrolling		Blount
SC 612	Congratulate Jackson soul food restaurant “Bully’s” for 2016 James Beard America’s Classic Restaurant Award. 03/09 (H) Returned For Enrolling		Horhn
SC 613	Designate March 2016 as “American Red Cross Month” in Mississippi. 03/09 (H) Returned For Enrolling		Doty

 

3. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered a block of appropriations bills. As currently written, these bills will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bills to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. These bills are procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the package passed 122-0.

HB1616	Appropriation; Barber Examiners, Board of. 03/10 (S) Referred To Appropriations		Frierson
HB1617	Appropriation; Nursing, Board of. 03/10 (S) Referred To Appropriations		Frierson
HB1619	Appropriation: Real Estate Commission and Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board. 03/10 (S) Referred To Appropriations		Frierson
HB1620	Appropriation; Athletic Commission. 03/10 (S) Referred To Appropriations		Frierson
HB1621	Appropriation; Medical Licensure, Board of. 03/10 (S) Referred To Appropriations		Frierson
HB1622	Appropriation; Auctioneers Commission. 03/10 (S) Referred To Appropriations		Frierson
HB1623	Appropriation; Psychology, Board of. 03/10 (S) Referred To Appropriations		Frierson
HB1624	Appropriation; Cosmetology, Board of. 03/10 (S) Referred To Appropriations		Frierson
HB1625	Appropriation; Physical Therapy Board. 03/10 (S) Referred To Appropriations		Frierson
HB1626	Appropriation; Optometry, Board of. 03/10 (S) Referred To Appropriations		Frierson
HB1627	Appropriation; Engineers and Land Surveyors, Board of Registration for Professional. 03/10 (S) Referred To Appropriations		Frierson
HB1628	Appropriation; Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists, Board of Examiners for. 03/10 (S) Referred To Appropriations		Frierson
HB1629	Appropriation; Coast Coliseum Commission. 03/10 (S) Referred To Appropriations		Frierson
HB1630	Appropriation; Public Employees’ Retirement System. 03/10 (S) Referred To Appropriations		Frierson
HB1631	Appropriation; Oil and Gas Board. 03/10 (S) Referred To Appropriations		Frierson
HB1632	Appropriation; Veterans’ Home Purchase Board. 03/10 (S) Referred To Appropriations		Frierson

 

 

4. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered an appropriation bill for the Board of Nursing Home Administrators. As currently written, this bill will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bill to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. This bill is procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the bill passed 118-0.

HB1618

Appropriation; Nursing Home Administrators, Board of. 03/10 (S) Referred To Appropriations

Frierson

 

5. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered an appropriation bill for the Attorney General. As currently written, this bill will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bill to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. This bill is procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the bill passed 119-1. An amendment was offered for this bill to impose oversight on large litigations filed by the Attorney General’s office. I voted Yes, the amendment failed 40-79.

HB1633

Appropriation; Attorney General. 03/09 (H) Motion to Reconsider Entered

Frierson

 

6. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered an appropriation bill for District Attorneys. As currently written, this bill will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bill to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. This bill is procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the bill passed 120-0.

HB1634

Appropriation; District attorneys and staff. 03/09 (H) Motion to Reconsider Entered

Frierson

 

7. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered an appropriation bill for the state’s court system. As currently written, this bill will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bill to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. This bill is procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the bill passed 121-0.

 

HB1635

Appropriation; Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and trial judges services. 03/09 (H) Motion to Reconsider Entered

Frierson

 

8. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered an appropriation bill for legislative expenses. As currently written, this bill will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bill to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. This bill is procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the bill passed 121-0.

HB1636

Appropriation; Legislative expenses. 03/09 (H) Motion to Reconsider Entered

Frierson

 

9. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered an appropriation bill for the Office of Capital Post-Conviction Counsel. As currently written, this bill will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bill to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. This bill is procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the bill passed 117-0.

HB1637

Appropriation; Capital Post-Conviction Counsel, Office of. 03/09 (H) Motion to Reconsider Entered

Frierson

 

10. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered an appropriation bill for the State Public Defender’s Office. As currently written, this bill will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bill to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. This bill is procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the bill passed 119-0.

HB1638

Appropriation; State Public Defender, Office of. 03/10 (S) Referred To Appropriations

Frierson

 

11. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered an appropriation bill for the Department of Insurance. As currently written, this bill will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bill to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. This bill is procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the bill passed 118-0.

HB1639

Appropriation; Insurance, Department of. 03/10 (S) Referred To Appropriations

Frierson

 

 

12. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered an appropriation bill for the Fire Academy. As currently written, this bill will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bill to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. This bill is procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the bill passed 120-0.

HB1640

Appropriation; Fire Academy. 03/10 (S) Referred To Appropriations

Frierson

 

13. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered an appropriation bill for the Public Service Commission. As currently written, this bill will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bill to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. This bill is procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the bill passed 120-0.

HB1641

Appropriation; Public Service Commission. 03/10 (S) Referred To Appropriations

Frierson

 

14. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered an appropriation bill for Public Utilities Staff. As currently written, this bill will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bill to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. This bill is procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the bill passed 121-0.

HB1642

Appropriation; Public Utilities Staff. 03/10 (S) Referred To Appropriations

Frierson

 

15. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered an appropriation bill for the Department of Education. As currently written, this bill will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bill to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. This bill is procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the bill passed 117-0.

HB1643

Appropriation; Education, Department of. 03/09 (H) Motion to Reconsider Entered

Frierson

 

16. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered an appropriation bill for the Authority for Educational Television. As currently written, this bill will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bill to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. This bill is procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the bill passed 118-2.

HB1644

Appropriation; Educational Television, Authority for. 03/09 (H) Motion to Reconsider Entered

Frierson

 

17. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered an appropriation bill for the library commission. As currently written, this bill will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bill to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. This bill is procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the bill passed -.

HB1645

Appropriation; Library Commission. 03/09 (H) Motion to Reconsider Entered

Frierson

 

18. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered an appropriation bill for the Arts Commission. As currently written, this bill will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bill to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. This bill is procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the bill passed 121-0.

HB1646

Appropriation; Arts Commission. 03/09 (H) Motion to Reconsider Entered

Frierson

 

19. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered an appropriation bill for the Department of Archives and History. As currently written, this bill will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bill to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. This bill is procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the bill passed 121-0.

HB1647

Appropriation; Archives and History, Department of. 03/09 (H) Motion to Reconsider Entered

Frierson

 

20. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered an appropriation bill for the Department of Transportation. As currently written, this bill will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bill to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. This bill is procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the bill passed 119-0.

HB1648

Appropriation; Transportation, Department of. 03/10 (S) Referred To Appropriations

Frierson

 

21. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered an appropriation bill for the Mississippi River Parkway Commission. As currently written, this bill will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bill to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. This bill is procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the bill passed 120-0.

HB1649

Appropriation; Mississippi River Parkway Commission. 03/09 (H) Motion to Reconsider Entered

Frierson

 

22. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered an appropriation bill for Medicaid. As currently written, this bill will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bill to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. This bill is procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the bill passed 119-0.

HB1650 *

Appropriation; Medicaid, Division of. 03/09 (H) Motion to Reconsider Entered

Frierson

 

23. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered an appropriation bill for the Department of Health. As currently written, this bill will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bill to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. This bill is procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the bill passed 118-0.

HB1651

Appropriation; Health, Department of. 03/09 (H) Motion to Reconsider Entered

Frierson

 

24. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered an appropriation bill for the Department of Human Services. As currently written, this bill will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bill to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. This bill is procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the bill passed 116-2.

HB1652 *

Appropriation; Human Services, Department of. 03/09 (H) Motion to Reconsider Entered

Frierson

 

25. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered an appropriation bill for the Department of Rehabilitation Services. As currently written, this bill will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bill to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. This bill is procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the bill passed 121-0.

HB1653

Appropriation; Rehabilitation Services, Department of. 03/09 (H) Motion to Reconsider Entered

Frierson

 

26. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered an appropriation bill for the Forestry Commission. As currently written, this bill will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bill to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. This bill is procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the bill passed 120-0.

HB1654

Appropriation; Forestry Commission. 03/09 (H) Motion to Reconsider Entered

Frierson

 

27. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered an appropriation bill for the Board of Registration for Foresters. As currently written, this bill will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bill to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. This bill is procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the bill passed 118-0.

HB1656

Appropriation; Foresters, Board of Registration for. 03/10 (S) Referred To Appropriations

Frierson

 

28. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered an appropriation bill for the Department of Marine Resources. As currently written, this bill will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bill to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. This bill is procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the bill passed 119-0.

HB1657

Appropriation; Marine Resources, Department of. 03/09 (H) Motion to Reconsider Entered

Frierson

 

29. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered an appropriation bill for the Tombigbee River Valley Water Management District. As currently written, this bill will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bill to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. This bill is procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the bill passed 118-0.

HB1658

Appropriation; Tombigbee River Valley Water Management District. 03/10 (S) Referred To Appropriations

Frierson

 

30. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered an appropriation bill for the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District. As currently written, this bill will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bill to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. This bill is procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the bill passed 120-0.

HB1659

Appropriation; Pearl River Valley Water Supply District. 03/10 (S) Referred To Appropriations

Frierson

 

31. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered an appropriation bill for the Pearl River Basin Development District. As currently written, this bill will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bill to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. This bill is procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the bill passed 118-0.

HB1660

Appropriation; Pearl River Basin Development District. 03/09 (H) Motion to Reconsider Entered

Frierson

 

32. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered an appropriation bill for the Pat Harrison Waterway District. As currently written, this bill will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bill to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. This bill is procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the bill passed 116-4.

HB1661

Appropriation; Pat Harrison Waterway District. 03/10 (S) Referred To Appropriations

Frierson

 

33. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered an appropriation bill for the State Port Authority. As currently written, this bill will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bill to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. This bill is procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the bill passed 120-0.

HB1662

Appropriation; Port Authority, State. 03/09 (H) Motion to Reconsider Entered

Frierson

 

34. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered an appropriation bill for the Yellow Creek State Inland Port Authority. As currently written, this bill will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bill to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. This bill is procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the bill passed 120-0.

HB1663

Appropriation; Yellow Creek State Inland Port Authority. 03/10 (S) Referred To Appropriations

Frierson

 

35. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered an appropriation bill for the Department of Environmental Quality. As currently written, this bill will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bill to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. This bill is procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the bill passed 120-0.

HB1664

Appropriation; Environmental Quality, Department of. 03/09 (H) Motion to Reconsider Entered (Banks, Frierson, Huddleston (15th))

Frierson

 

36. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered an appropriation bill for the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. As currently written, this bill will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bill to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. This bill is procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the bill passed 121-0.

HB1665

Appropriation; Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, Department of. 03/10 (S) Referred To Appropriations

Frierson

 

37. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered an appropriation bill for the Grand Gulf Military Monument Commission. As currently written, this bill will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bill to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. This bill is procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the bill passed 120-0.

HB1666

Appropriation; Grand Gulf Military Monument Commission. 03/09 (H) Motion to Reconsider Entered

Frierson

 

38. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered an appropriation bill for the Department of Finance and Administration’s Bureau of Building. As currently written, this bill will be repealed and cannot become law. This vote simply allows the bill to move to conference so the House and Senate can determine the actual appropriation amounts, once the state’s revenue situation is known. The amounts are currently set at the state’s Legislative Budget Recommendation. This bill is procedural and cannot appropriate any funds. I voted Yes, the bill passed 120-0.

HB1667

Appropriation; reappropriation, DFA – Bureau of Building; FY15. 03/10 (S) Referred To Appropriations

Frierson

 

39. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered a bill that borrows more money to fund a fund for controlling water pollution. These functions should be funded out of existing revenue. I voted No, the bill passed 118-3.

HB1596 *%$

Bonds; authorize issuance for the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. 03/10 (H) Transmitted To Senate

Smith

 

 

40. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered a bill that borrows more money to create a special school at Mississippi State University. The state shouldn’t borrow money at the taxpayer’s expense for these functions and should instead look to existing revenue. I voted No, the bill passed 72-44.

HB1597 *%$

Bonds; authorize issuance to assist with construction of Partnership School at Mississippi State University. 03/10 (H) Transmitted To Senate

Chism

 

41. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered a bill that borrows more money for improvements at UMMC. The state should not borrow money at the taxpayer’s expense to fund improvements to a certain facility. I voted No, the bill passed 115-3.

HB1682 *%$

Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements at University of Mississippi Medical Center. 03/10 (H) Transmitted To Senate

Smith

 

42. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered a bill that borrows more money to make improvements to the Fire Academy. The state should not continue borrowing money for these functions and instead look to existing revenue. I voted No, the bill passed 116-3.

HB1683 *%$

Bonds; authorize issuance for capital improvements at the Mississippi State Fire Academy. 03/10 (H) Transmitted To Senate

Hale

 

43. On Wednesday 3/9/16, the House considered a bill that allows the state to borrow more money to make improvements to a certain road in McComb. The state should not borrow more money at taxpayer’s expense to fund improvements to a particular road. I voted No, the bill passed 103-15.

HB1609 *%$

Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of McComb in making improvements to Parklane Road. 03/10 (H) Transmitted To Senate

Mims