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As we come to the close of the 2012 legislative session, I wanted to provide a brief list of some of our successes.
HB 16- Child Protection Act.
HB 211- Sunshine Act. Revises practice of hiring outside counsel.
HB 681- Enhancement of child endangerment to DUI laws.
HB 995- Reform absentee ballot process.
HC 30- Constitutional Amendment - Right to hunt and fish.
HB 1390- Abortions - All physicians performing abortions must have admitting privileges at a local hospital.
HB 921- Voter Identification. Requires for all voters.
SB 2398- Mississippi Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Act.
HB 695- Gun Permits. Revises reciprocity rules.
HB 455- Weapon dealer record keeping requirements. Repealed.
HB 707- School Start Date Act of 2012.
HB 536- Income Tax - increases credit for ad valorem tax paid on inventory.
SB 2934- Income Tax - increases credit for ad valorem tax paid on inventory.
SB 2771- Karen's Law. Revises punishment for manslaughter for certain child victims.
HB 353- Crimes - created penalty for knowing deceiving a firearms dealer regarding purchases.
HB 696- Student grades. Prohibited certain school administrators and district employees from influencing a change in grades.
HB 1268- Adoption. Revising statutes relating to the process.
HB 582- Sales tax. Exempts sales of utlities to churches.
SB 2670- Patients Rights Act. Requires patients be informed of health care choices.
I will provide a more comprehensive list after the session is finally concluded.
I want to personally thank my constituents, friends and supporters for their words of encouragement and support during this session. With the change in leadership and the new roles many of us assumed, we had much to do and much to learn. I appreciate your patience and many prayers.
Sincerely,
Mark