AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 49-15-79, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCLUDE JACKSON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, IN THE COUNTIES WHERE IT IS PROHIBITED FOR ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION USING OR ATTEMPTING TO USE A PURSE SEINE FOR THE TAKING OF FISH OR TO HAVE SUCH SEINE IN THE WATER WITHIN ONE MILE OF THE SHORELINE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 11-44-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION FOR DAMAGES WHEN A PERSON IS WRONGFULLY CONVICTED OR INCARCERATED; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH LIMITATIONS ON RECOVERY FOR MOTOR VEHICLE OWNERS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHO DO NOT MAINTAIN MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE OR ANOTHER FORM OF SECURITY AUTHORIZED UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY-RESPONSIBILITY LAW; TO CREATE CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS WHEN THE LIMITATIONS ARE NOT APPLICABLE; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 63-15-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH DEFINES CERTAIN TERMS USED UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY-RESPONSIBILITY LAW, AND SECTION 63-15-43, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PRESCRIBES MINIMUM LIMITS OF LIABILITY IN MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY POLICIES, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 99-19-35, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ALLOW PERSONS WHO ARE CONVICTED OF CERTAIN CRIMES TO PRACTICE MEDICINE OR DENTISTRY AGAIN AFTER THE PERSON'S LICENSE HAS BEEN REINSTATED BY THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE OR THE STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 73-9-61 AND 73-25-29, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDE FOR THE NONISSUANCE OR DENIAL OF DENTAL AND MEDICAL LICENSES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE "STARKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL AP GOVERNMENT CLASS OF 2019 MOTOR VOTER ACT"; TO AUTHORIZE ANY PERSON WHO IS QUALIFIED TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI TO REGISTER TO VOTE WHEN THAT PERSON APPLIES FOR THE ISSUANCE, RENEWAL OR CHANGE OF ADDRESS OF A MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER'S LICENSE OR OFFICIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO OBTAIN CERTAIN INFORMATION FROM A PERSON WHO DESIRES TO REGISTER TO VOTE WHILE APPLYING FOR THE ISSUANCE, RENEWAL OR CHANGE OF ADDRESS OF A MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER'S LICENSE OR OFFICIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD; TO PROVIDE AN OPT-OUT PROCEDURE FOR PERSONS WHO CHOOSE NOT TO REGISTER TO VOTE WHILE APPLYING FOR THE ISSUANCE, RENEWAL OR CHANGE OF ADDRESS OF A MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER'S LICENSE OR OFFICIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD; TO PROVIDE FOR THE FORWARDING OF VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATIONS TO THE PERSON'S COUNTY OF RESIDENCE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 23-15-11, 23-15-33, 23-15-35, 23-15-39, 23-15-41, 23-15-79, 23-15-95 AND 63-1-19, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ALLOW SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS TO EMPLOY OR ACCEPT AS A VOLUNTEER, A CHAPLAIN TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, SERVICES AND PROGRAMS WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CHARTER SCHOOL; TO REQUIRE EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CHARTER EMPLOYING OR ALLOWING A CHAPLAIN TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO ITS STUDENTS TO UNDERGO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK BEFORE ENTERING THE SCHOOLS TO CARRY OUT THEIR OBLIGATIONS; TO PROHIBIT SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS FROM EMPLOYING OR ALLOWING INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER AS SEX OFFENDERS FROM PROVIDING SERVICES WITHIN ITS SCHOOLS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-3-93, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE A QUICK RESPONSE TEAM OF PERSONNEL TRAINED IN SCHOOL SAFETY AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCLUDE CHAPLAINS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-7-301, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO FUND AND OPERATE IMPROVED SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY MEASURES, INCLUDING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRAINING AND PLANNING AND PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY CHAPLAINS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-11-54, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS TO INCORPORATE EMERGENCY AND THREAT MANAGEMENT AWARENESS AND POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION SUPPORTS WHICH INCLUDE SERVICES PROVIDED BY CHAPLAINS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT WHICH MAY BE DEEMED UNCONSTITUTIONAL; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO REENACT SECTION 63-16-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH WAS REPEALED BY SECTION 4, CHAPTER 447, LAWS OF 2015, WHICH REQUIRES EVERY OWNER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TO COMPLY WITH THE MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS WHEN REGISTERING OR RENEWING A REGISTRATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE; TO AMEND REENACTED SECTION 63-16-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, IN REGARD TO MAINTAINING THE MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE VERIFICATION SYSTEM, TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; TO AMEND SECTION 63-16-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ALLOW TAX ASSESSORS TO ACCESS THE VERIFICATION SYSTEM; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 63-16-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT WHENEVER THE STATE RECEIVES ANY FEDERAL FUNDS THAT ARE REQUIRED OR AUTHORIZED TO BE USED FOR A PARTICULAR PROGRAM OR PURPOSE AS SPECIFIED IN FEDERAL LAW OR REGULATIONS, THE GOVERNOR OR STATE AGENCY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HAVING CONTROL OF THE FUNDS SHALL NOT RETURN ANY OF THOSE FUNDS TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AS LONG AS THERE IS STILL A DEMONSTRABLE NEED FOR THOSE FUNDS IN THE PROGRAM OR FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE FUNDS WERE PROVIDED, UNLESS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT REQUIRES THE STATE TO RETURN THE FUNDS; TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE GOVERNOR OR STATE AGENCY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HAVING CONTROL OF THE FUNDS DETERMINES THAT THE PROGRAM OR PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE FUNDS WERE PROVIDED COULD BE BETTER ADMINISTERED BY NONPROFIT ENTITIES OR OTHER NONGOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES THAN BY THE STATE, THE FUNDS MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO SUCH ENTITIES TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM OR PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE FUNDS WERE PROVIDED, IF ALLOWED BY FEDERAL LAW AND REGULATIONS AND ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FEDERAL LAW AND REGULATIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE NEW SECTION 45-6-16, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CREATE A RIGHT TO FOLLOW-UP TESTING FOR A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WHO TESTS POSITIVE FOR ILLEGAL DRUG USE AND TO PROVIDE FOR TERMS OF SUSPENSION PENDING THE RECEIPT OF RESULTS FROM THE FOLLOW-UP TEST; TO AMEND SECTION 45-6-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ASSIST THE CITY OF ROSEDALE, MISSISSIPPI, IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPAIR, RENOVATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF AND UPGRADES AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE FORMER BOLIVAR COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT BUILDING TO BE USED BY THE CITY FOR A NEW CITY HALL/MUNICIPAL BUILDING; THE REPAIR, RENOVATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF AND UPGRADES AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CURRENT CITY HALL TO BE USED AS THE NEW CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING; AND FOR DOWNTOWN INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ASSIST THE TOWN OF PACE, MISSISSIPPI, IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SITE GRADING, ACQUISITION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, BASKETBALL COURT IMPROVEMENTS AND PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE TOWN'S PARKS; TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ASSIST THE TOWN OF BENOIT, MISSISSIPPI, IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SITE GRADING, ACQUISITION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, BASKETBALL COURT IMPROVEMENTS AND PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE TOWN'S PARKS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ASSIST BOLIVAR COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE THIRD PHASE OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE TERRENE LANDING PROJECT NEAR ROSEDALE, MISSISSIPPI; TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH IMPROVEMENTS AT GREAT RIVER ROAD STATE PARK IN ROSEDALE, MISSISSIPPI; TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MOUND BAYOU AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSEUM AND INTERPRETIVE CENTER IN MOUND BAYOU, MISSISSIPPI; TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ASSIST BOLIVAR COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF SIGNAGE AND PROMOTION FOR CIVIL RIGHTS HISTORICAL SITES IN BOLIVAR COUNTY; TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ASSIST THE CITY OF CLEVELAND, MISSISSIPPI, IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF PARKS IN THE CITY AND IMPROVEMENTS TO PARKS IN THE CITY, IMPROVEMENTS TO FACILITIES FOR A COMMUNITY CENTER AND COMMUNITY KITCHEN IN THE CITY, DEVELOPMENT OF A MURAL ON OR ALONG KAMIEN WAY AND THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA OF THE CITY; TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ASSIST THE CITY OF CLEVELAND, MISSISSIPPI, IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH IMPROVEMENTS TO PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES IN THE CITY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 97-37-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE LAW ENFORCEMENT TO USE CERTAIN PROCEEDS TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT ELECTED AND APPOINTED STATE OFFICERS FROM VISUALLY OR AUDIBLY PARTICIPATING IN PUBLIC ADVERTISING THAT HAS BEEN FUNDED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, WITH LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 25-32-4, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZED NUMBER OF FULL-TIME ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS WHO WILL PERFORM DUTIES IN THE SEVENTH CIRCUIT COURT DISTRICT AND THE CAPITOL COMPLEX IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (CCID) INFERIOR COURT; TO PROVIDE THAT THOSE FULL-TIME ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH OFFICE SPACE, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, TWO INVESTIGATORS, TWO LEGAL SECRETARIES, AND ALL REASONABLE EXPENSES OF OPERATING THE OFFICE, AT LEAST EQUAL TO OR MORE THAN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY OF THE SEVENTH CIRCUIT COURT DISTRICT, SUBJECT TO AVAILABLE FUNDS SPECIFICALLY APPROPRIATED BY THE LEGISLATURE; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 25-32-3, 25-32-5 AND 25-32-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATE TO APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC DEFENDERS AND ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS, COMPENSATION FOR PUBLIC DEFENDERS, AND OFFICE SPACE AND EXPENSES FOR PUBLIC DEFENDERS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.