AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 63-21-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE IF SUCH CERTIFICATE IS APPLIED FOR BY AN INDIVIDUAL USING A NON-UNITED STATES PASSPORT AND SUCH INDIVIDUAL IS NOT A LEGAL UNITED STATES CITIZEN; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL; TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS; TO REQUIRE THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE AND PURSUE CHARGES WITH RESPECT TO THE DETECTION AND ERADICATION OF FRAUD, WASTE AND ABUSE IN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT; TO REQUIRE THE GOVERNOR, WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, TO APPOINT A STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL; TO REQUIRE THE STATE PERSONNEL BOARD TO FIX THE SALARY OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL; TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL; TO PRESCRIBE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL; TO REQUIRE AGENCIES UNDER INVESTIGATION TO COOPERATE WITH THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL; TO PROHIBIT AN AGENCY FROM TAKING ADVERSE ACTION AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE FOR DISCLOSING PROHIBITED ACTIVITY TO THE INSPECTOR GENERAL; TO AUTHORIZE THE INSPECTOR GENERAL TO ADMINISTER OATHS AND ISSUE SUBPOENAS TO COMPEL THE ATTENDANCE OF WITNESSES AND THE PRODUCTION OF ITEMS CONSTITUTING EVIDENCE; TO AUTHORIZE THE INSPECTOR GENERAL TO EMPLOY PEACE OFFICERS TO ASSIST THE OFFICE IN CARRYING OUT ITS DUTIES AND CONDUCTING CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 25-9-171, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCLUDE THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL IN THE DEFINITION OF "STATE INVESTIGATIVE BODY" AS THAT TERM IS USED IN STATUTES GRANTING WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES; TO RESCIND EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 728, DATED APRIL 5, 1993, WHICH CREATED THE POSITION OF STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL IN THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE MISSISSIPPI PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN APPLICABLE DEFINITIONS; TO REQUIRE THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY TO ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER A FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE INSURANCE PROGRAM; TO PROVIDE COVERED INDIVIDUALS WITH THE RIGHT TO PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE; TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR COVERED INDIVIDUALS; TO CREATE THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE INSURANCE FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY; TO PROVIDE FOR THE DETERMINATION OF INSURANCE PREMIUMS BY THE STATE TREASURER; TO PROTECT THE EMPLOYMENT OF COVERED INDIVIDUALS WHILE THEY ARE ON LEAVE; TO PROHIBIT EMPLOYERS FROM VIOLATING RIGHTS PROTECTED IN THIS ACT; TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT TO HOLD VIOLATING EMPLOYERS LIABLE; TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ACT IS TO BE CONSTRUED ALONGSIDE SIMILAR PROVISIONS IN THE FEDERAL FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT; TO REQUIRE THAT CLAIMS BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULES PRESCRIBED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT; TO DISQUALIFY COVERED INDIVIDUALS FROM COVERAGE FOR FRAUD, MISREPRESENTATION, OR ERRONEOUS PAYMENT; TO ALLOW COVERED INDIVIDUALS TO ELECT FOR INITIAL COVERAGE OR SUBSEQUENT COVERAGE; TO PRESCRIBE CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FORMATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE INSURANCE PROGRAM; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN ACTIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT IF THE INSURANCE BENEFITS IN THIS ACT ARE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL INCOME TAX; TO ALLOW FOR INTERMITTENT OR REDUCED LEAVE; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO MAKE AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN ABOUT THE PROGRAM; TO ENCOURAGE THE DEPARTMENT TO COLLECT DATA FOR THE PURPOSE OF LIMITING THE COST OF THE PROGRAM; TO REQUIRE EMPLOYERS TO PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE PROGRAM TO EMPLOYEES UPON HIRING AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER; TO AMEND SECTION 25-3-105, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 25-3-91, 25-3-92, 25-3-93 AND 25-3-95, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, PERSONAL AND MAJOR MEDICAL LEAVE FOR STATE EMPLOYEES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE NEW SECTION 25-43-3.100, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE A STATE AGENCY PROPOSING TO ADOPT A NEW RULE TO IDENTIFY AT LEAST TWO EXISTING RULES THAT WILL BE REPEALED SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE NEW RULE BECOMING EFFECTIVE; TO AMEND SECTION 25-43-3.102, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE AN AGENCY'S RULE-MAKING DOCKET TO INCLUDE THOSE RULES TO BE REPEALED WITH THE ADOPTION OF A PROPOSED RULE; TO AMEND SECTION 25-43-3.103, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE AN AGENCY TO INCLUDE THOSE RULES TO BE REPEALED IN ITS NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE ADOPTION FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR PUBLICATION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE BULLETIN; TO AMEND SECTION 25-43-3.105, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE AN AGENCY'S ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENT RELATING TO A PROPOSED RULE ADOPTION TO INCLUDE AN ESTIMATE OF ANY OFFSET IN COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH IMPLEMENTING THE NEW RULE THAT WILL BE ACHIEVED BY THE ELIMINATION OF THOSE RULES IDENTIFIED FOR REPEAL; TO AMEND SECTION 25-43-3.110, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE AN AGENCY TO INCLUDE IN ITS RULE-MAKING RECORD THOSE RULES TO BE REPEALED WITH THE ADOPTION OF A PROPOSED RULE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 25-43-3.111, 25-43-3.113 AND 25-43-4.104, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO BE KNOWN AS THE MISSISSIPPI WHISTLEBLOWER REWARD ACT; TO DEFINE TERMS; TO PROVIDE A WHISTLEBLOWER WHO PROVIDES ORIGINAL INFORMATION AND SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE OF THE THEFT OR MISUSE OF GOVERNMENT FUNDS OR PROPERTY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AUDIT THAT LEADS TO THE SUCCESSFUL RECOVERY OF FUNDS BY THE DEPARTMENT SHALL BE PAID FIFTEEN PERCENT OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE RECOVERY; TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH AMOUNT OF THE PROCEEDS PAID TO THE WHISTLEBLOWER SHALL NOT EXCEED TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS; TO PROVIDE HOW THE POTENTIAL REWARD SHALL BE RECOVERED; TO PROVIDE THAT THE COST INCURRED BY THE DEPARTMENT WITH ANY VENDOR WHOSE SERVICES WERE DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE DEPARTMENT TO FULLY INVESTIGATE SHALL ALSO BE RECOVERED; TO PROVIDE THAT THE IDENTITY OF THE WHISTLEBLOWER SHALL REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL EXCEPT IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT AND THE WHISTLEBLOWER SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM THE MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC RECORDS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 25-61-12, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 25-9-171 THROUGH 25-9-177, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 25-43-3.103, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THAT THE NOTICE OF A STATE AGENCY'S PROPOSED RULE ADOPTION INCLUDE HOW MUCH THE PROPOSED RULE WILL COST THE STATE; TO REQUIRE THAT A COPY OF THE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE ADOPTION BE PROVIDED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE IF THE ESTIMATED COST OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS $200,000.00 OR MORE PER YEAR OR $600,000.00 OR MORE OVER THREE YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 25-43-3.105, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THAT A SUMMARY OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENT AND THE PROPOSED RULE SHALL BE FORWARDED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATURE AT NO COST TO THE MEMBER IF THE ESTIMATED COST OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS $200,000.00 OR MORE PER YEAR OR $600,000.00 OR MORE OVER THREE YEARS; TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATURE TO REVIEW, MAKE OBJECTIONS TO, AND MAKE WRITTEN RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHANGES TO A PROPOSED RULE; TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH A RULE WILL NOT BECOME EFFECTIVE UNLESS APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR; TO AMEND SECTION 25-43-3.106, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE AGENCY TO CONSIDER ANY OBJECTION OR RECOMMENDATION MADE BY THE LEGISLATURE BEFORE A PROPOSED RULE IS ADOPTED; TO AMEND SECTION 25-43-3.110, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE AGENCY TO INCLUDE THE GOVERNOR'S APPROVAL OR OBJECTION TO THE RULE IN THE RULE-MAKING RECORD; TO AMEND SECTION 25-43-3.111, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT A RULE IS INVALID UNLESS ADOPTED IN SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT AS IT EXISTED ON THE DATE THAT THE RULE WAS ADOPTED; TO AMEND SECTIONS 25-43-3.112 AND 25-43-3.113, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 31-7-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE EACH STATE AGENCY TO PROVIDE DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS ON WHAT IS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN A REVERSE AUCTION; TO REQUIRE THE STATE AGENCY TO PUBLISH THE SPECIFICATIONS ON THE AGENCY'S WEBSITE FOR THIRTY DAYS BEFORE THE DATE OF THE REVERSE AUCTION AND ONCE EACH WEEK FOR THREE CONSECUTIVE WEEKS IN A NEWSPAPER HAVING GENERAL CIRCULATION IN THE COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY WHERE THE AGENCY IS LOCATED; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR TO PERFORM A 50-YEAR COMPARATIVE REVIEW OF THE LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATIONS TO THE STATE'S TWO LAND GRANT INSTITUTIONS; TO REQUIRE THE STATE AUDITOR TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE DETAILING ALL APPROPRIATIONS DURING THE REVIEW PERIOD TO ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY AND MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-77, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE BUREAU OF FLEET MANAGEMENT TO CONDUCT AN ANNUAL UTILIZATION REVIEW OF ALL STATE-OWNED VEHICLES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-12-19, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES SHALL REQUIRE PERSONS WHO ARE RECEIVING SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) BENEFITS WHO ARE EIGHTEEN TO FIFTY-NINE YEARS OF AGE, DO NOT HAVE CHILDREN UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE IN THEIR HOME, DO NOT QUALIFY FOR AN EXEMPTION, AND ARE DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT TO BE ELIGIBLE, TO PARTICIPATE IN AN EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 31-7-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO RAISE THE THRESHOLD FROM $5,000.00 TO $10,000.00 FOR MAKING PUBLIC PURCHASES WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING; TO AMEND SECTION 31-5-37, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO RAISE THE THRESHOLD FROM $5,000.00 TO $10,000.00 FOR CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTORS SUBMITTING BIDS FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO DIRECT THE GOVERNOR TO SELECT A PRIVATE AUDITOR TO PERFORM AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND THE DIVISION OF MEDICAID TO DETERMINE THE AGENCIES' COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE LAW REGARDING WELFARE ELIGIBILITY AND FRAUD PREVENTION; TO REQUIRE THE PRIVATE AUDITOR TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, AND SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DETAILING THE FINDINGS OF THE AUDIT REQUIRED BY THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO DIRECT THE GOVERNOR TO SELECT A PRIVATE AUDITOR TO PERFORM AN AUDIT OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE TO DETERMINE THE AGENCIES' COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN LAWS; TO REQUIRE THE PRIVATE AUDITOR TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, AND SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DETAILING THE FINDINGS OF THE AUDIT REQUIRED BY THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-77, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO IDENTIFY UNDERUTILIZED STATE VEHICLES ON AGENCY INVENTORIES; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO IDENTIFY STATE EMPLOYEES WHO USE PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES IN THEIR OFFICIAL CAPACITY AND CHARGE MORE THAN $15,000.00 IN TRAVEL MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT IN THE MOST RECENTLY COMPLETED FISCAL YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 25-53-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO GRANT THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES CERTAIN POWERS RELATED TO THE OVERSIGHT OF AGENCY PROCUREMENT OF CELLULAR SERVICES AND THE APPROVAL AND OVERSIGHT OF SECURITY PROTOCOLS FOR ELECTRONIC PAYMENT SYSTEMS USED BY STATE AGENCIES; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 25-53-125.1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES TO COLLECT CERTAIN INFORMATION ON CELLULAR COMMUNICATION PLANS USED BY STATE AGENCIES; TO AMEND SECTION 27-65-33, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE DISCOUNTS ALLOWED TO VENDORS WHO PAY THEIR SALES TAXES ON TIME; TO AMEND SECTIONS 27-104-7 AND 29-5-2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO ESTABLISH SHARED OFFICE SPACE AND SHARED SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CERTAIN DESIGNATED AGENCIES; TO AMEND SECTION 27-104-33, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO COOPERATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES FOR DATA SECURITY CONCERNS; TO AMEND SECTION 35-7-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE MISSISSIPPI VETERANS' HOME PURCHASE BOARD AND TO REQUIRE ETHICS TRAINING FOR CONFIRMED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 35-7-25, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THAT THE MISSISSIPPI VETERANS' HOME PURCHASE BOARD SET ITS INTEREST RATES CONSISTENTLY BETWEEN ONE AND TWO PERCENT BELOW MARKET RATES; TO AMEND SECTION 35-7-45, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE A 2% ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE ALLOWANCE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE VETERANS' HOME PURCHASE BOARD REVOLVING FUND IN CONFORMITY WITH OTHER PROVISIONS OF LAW; TO REQUIRE THE PEER COMMITTEE TO PREPARE A REPORT ON CERTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT IMPLEMENTATION OF EFFICIENCY MEASURES; TO AMEND SECTION 37-3-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO AID SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN CREATING TECHNOLOGY AND DISASTER RECOVERY PLANS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP A PLAN TEMPLATE AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS FOR TECHNOLOGY STAFF DEVELOPING SUCH PLANS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT CERTAIN SURVEYS RELATED TO TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS AT LEAST EVERY TWO YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-13-137, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP GUIDANCE FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO INCREASE EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY IN NUTRITION PROGRAMS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-28-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ESTABLISH STAGGERED TERMS OF OFFICE FOR THE MISSISSIPPI CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORIZER BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 37-28-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE MISSISSIPPI CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORIZER BOARD MAY RECEIVE UP TO 3% OF ANNUAL PER-PUPIL ALLOCATIONS RECEIVED BY A CHARTER SCHOOL FROM STATE AND LOCAL FUNDS FOR EACH CHARTER SCHOOL IT AUTHORIZES; TO AMEND SECTION 37-37-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO ANNUALLY REVIEW ITS ACCOUNTING MANUAL TO DETERMINE WHETHER REVISIONS WOULD IMPROVE DETAIL, CLARITY AND ACCURACY OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REVENUES AND EXPENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 37-41-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP GUIDANCE FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO IMPROVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND REDUCE COSTS RELATED TO BUS ROUTES; TO AMEND SECTION 37-151-211, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE ENROLLMENT FIGURES USED IN THE PRO RATA LOCAL AD VALOREM TAX CALCULATION; TO AMEND SECTION 47-5-579, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE PROGRAM WITHHOLDINGS FROM PARTICIPANTS OF THE PRISON INDUSTRIES CORPORATION'S WORK INITIATIVE PROGRAM TO BE CALCULATED BASED ON PARTICIPANT WAGES AFTER MANDATORY DEDUCTIONS; TO REQUIRE ACCOUNTING OF ANY DEPENDENT SUPPORT PAYMENTS, FINES, RESTITUTIONS, FEES OR COSTS AS ORDERED BY THE COURT BE REPORTED FOR EACH WORK INITIATIVE PARTICIPANT; TO REQUIRE THAT THE REMAINING SENTENCE LENGTH OF WORK INITIATIVE PARTICIPANTS BE COLLECTED, MAINTAINED AND REPORTED; TO REQUIRE THAT A FINANCIAL ACCOUNT CREATION DATE FOR WORK PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS BE COLLECTED AND MAINTAINED; TO AMEND SECTION 73-9-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR DENTAL HYGIENISTS PRACTICING UNDER GENERAL SUPERVISION; TO AUTHORIZE GENERAL SUPERVISION PRACTICE FOR NON-INVASIVE ROUTINE SERVICES IN LICENSED NURSING HOMES, INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM, AND CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 35-7-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 57-89-1, 57-89-3, 57-89-7 AND 57-89-51, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE NEW SECTION 25-61-11.3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXEMPT FROM THE MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC RECORDS ACT OF 1983 CERTAIN DOCUMENTS IN WHICH OPINIONS ARE EXPRESSED OR POLICIES FORMULATED IN AN AGENCY'S DELIBERATIVE PROCESS TO FORMULATE NEW POLICY; TO AMEND SECTION 25-61-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.