AN ACT TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 37-191-1, 37-191-3, 37-191-5, 37-191-7, 37-191-9, 37-191-11, 37-191-13, 37-191-15 AND 37-191-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH REGULATE DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION IN K-12, UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES, FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO EXEMPT CERTAIN REPORTS, SURVEYS, SCHEDULES, LISTS AND DATA COLLECTED FOR SAFETY ENHANCEMENT OF POTENTIAL ACCIDENT SITES AND HAZARDOUS ROADWAY CONDITIONS FROM THE MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC RECORDS ACT OF 1983; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE STATE SUFFRAGE RESTORATION PANEL; TO ESTABLISH AN ALTERNATE METHOD TO THAT PROVIDED BY SECTION 253 OF THE MISSISSIPPI CONSTITUTION OF 1890 FOR THE RIGHT TO VOTE TO BE RESTORED TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS CONVICTED OF CERTAIN CRIMES; TO PRESCRIBE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE PANEL; TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR A PERSON TO BE GRANTED A CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY TO REGISTER TO VOTE; TO PROVIDE THE PROCESS BY WHICH THE PANEL CONSIDERS AN APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE; TO CLARIFY THAT A PERSON MAY STILL SEEK TO HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE RESTORED THROUGH THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS; TO REQUIRE JAILS AND CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES TO POST MATERIALS ABOUT PROCEDURES TO HAVING ONE'S RIGHT TO VOTE RESTORED; TO AMEND SECTION 23-15-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS GRANTED A CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY TO REGISTER TO VOTE ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE; TO AMEND SECTION 23-15-19, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE QUALIFIED PERSONS GRANTED A CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY TO REGISTER TO VOTE TO BE REGISTERED; TO AMEND SECTION 23-15-33, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE REGISTRAR TO REGISTER QUALIFIED PERSONS WHO PRESENT A CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY TO REGISTER TO VOTE; TO AMEND SECTION 23-15-151, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 93-5-24, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CREATE A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION IN FAVOR OF JOINT CUSTODY WITH EQUAL PARENTING TIME IN ALL CUSTODY MATTERS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRESUMPTION SHALL BE REBUTTABLE BY A PREPONDERANCE OF THE EVIDENCE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE CALCULATION OF CHILD SUPPORT WHERE THE COURT AWARDS JOINT CUSTODY WITH EQUALLY SHARED PARENTING TIME; TO REQUIRE A COURT TO DOCUMENT THE REASONS FROM DEVIATING FROM THE PRESUMPTION UNLESS BOTH PARENTS PETITION FOR A DEVIATION; TO CLARIFY THAT THIS SECTION SHALL APPLY TO ALL CUSTODY DETERMINATIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE SECTION 29-5-2.2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE BUREAU OF BUILDING, GROUNDS AND REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO ACT AS THE CENTRAL LEASING AGENT FOR ALL STATE AGENCIES THAT NEED OFFICE SPACE IN ANY STATE OR NONSTATE-OWNED BUILDING AND TO PRESCRIBE THOSE RESPONSIBILITIES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 29-5-2, 37-3-5, 41-4-7, 41-73-27, 43-13-116, 43-33-717, 45-11-7, 49-19-5, 51-8-29, 51-8-31, 51-9-121, 51-11-11, 51-11-13, 51-13-111, 51-15-119, 55-24-9, 57-1-23, 59-5-35, 59-5-39, 59-7-211, 59-17-13, 65-1-8, 65-1-17, 69-7-109, 69-27-35, 71-3-85, 73-7-3, 73-17-7, 73-39-57, 99-18-13 AND 99-39-113, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY THERETO; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI VIDEO SERVICE ACT; TO STATE THE INTENTION OF THE LEGISLATURE; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS RELATING TO THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE FOR FRANCHISING AUTHORITY; TO REQUIRE PROVIDERS TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF FRANCHISE AUTHORITY FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE BEFORE CONDUCTING BUSINESS UNDER THIS ACT; TO REQUIRE PROVIDERS TO MEET CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR INCUMBENT VIDEO SERVICE PROVIDERS; TO REQUIRE APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF FRANCHISE AUTHORITY TO INCLUDE CERTAIN INFORMATION; TO PROVIDE THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE WITH REGARD TO CERTIFICATES OF FRANCHISE AUTHORITY UNDER THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSFER AND TERMINATION OF CERTIFICATES; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN FEES RELATING TO FRANCHISING AUTHORITY; TO PROVIDE FOR USE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY BY HOLDER OF THE CERTIFICATE OF FRANCHISING AUTHORITY; TO PROVIDE FOR FEES PAID TO THE POLITICAL SUBDIVISION WHERE SERVICE OCCURS; TO PROHIBIT POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS FROM REQUIRING CERTAIN ADDITIONAL FEES OR CALCULATION METHODS; TO PROVIDE FOR NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE REMEDIES FOR SUCH NONCOMPLIANCE; TO PROVIDE CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARDS RELATING TO VIDEO SERVICE PROVIDERS; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DESIGNATION AND USE OF CHANNEL CAPACITY FOR PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL OR GOVERNMENTAL USE; TO PROVIDE FOR APPLICATION OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO REVISE THE PHARMACY BENEFIT PROMPT PAY ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 73-21-151, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REFERENCE NEW SECTIONS ADDED TO THE PHARMACY BENEFIT PROMPT PAY ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 73-21-153, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DEFINE NEW TERMS AND REVISE THE DEFINITIONS OF CERTAIN EXISTING TERMS; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 73-21-154, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO TRANSFER ALL POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED BY THE STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY UNDER THE PHARMACY BENEFIT PROMPT PAY ACT TO THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 73-21-155, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT FROM PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS AND PHARMACY SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATIONS (PSAOS) PAYABLE TO PHARMACIES; TO REQUIRE PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS TO GIVE PHARMACISTS REASONS FOR DENYING A CLAIM WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF RECEIVING AN ELECTRONIC CLAIM; TO AMEND SECTION 73-21-156, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DELETE PROVISIONS AUTHORIZING PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS TO USE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE COST LISTS; TO REVISE THE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS PROCESS PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS MUST MAKE AVAILABLE TO PHARMACIES TO CHALLENGE REIMBURSEMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 73-21-157, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE PSAOS TO BE LICENSED BY THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE; TO REQUIRE PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS AND PSAOS TO RENEW LICENSES ANNUALLY; TO REVISE THE FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS THAT MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE COMMISSIONER WITH AN APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE OR LICENSE RENEWAL; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 73-21-157.1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CREATE A SPECIAL FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE IN THE REGULATION OF PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS; TO REQUIRE THE STATE FISCAL OFFICER TO TRANSFER UNOBLIGATED FUNDS IN THE SPECIAL FUND PREVIOUSLY USED BY THE STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY FOR THE REGULATION OF PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS TO THE NEW SPECIAL FUND; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 73-21-158, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF SPREAD PRICING BY PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS; TO AMEND SECTION 73-21-159, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 73-21-161, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT STEERING BY PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 73-21-162, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT RETALIATION AGAINST PHARMACISTS BY PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS, PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER AFFILIATES AND PSAOS; TO AMEND SECTION 73-21-163, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE PROVISIONS RELATING TO INVESTIGATIONS AND AUDITS OF PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS CONDUCTED BY THE COMMISSIONER; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 73-21-165, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE DRUG MANUFACTURERS, PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS, PSAOS AND HEALTH INSURERS TO SUBMIT CERTAIN ANNUAL REPORTS TO THE COMMISSIONER; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 73-21-167, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE PLAN SPONSORS TO DEVELOP CRITERIA AND A LIST OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS DESIGNATED AS SPECIALTY DRUGS; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 73-21-168, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSIONER TO DEVELOP A WEBSITE TO PUBLISH CERTAIN INFORMATION RELATED TO THIS ACT; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 73-21-169, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS AND PSAOS TO IDENTIFY OWNERSHIP AFFILIATION OF ANY KIND TO THE COMMISSIONER; TO AMEND SECTIONS 73-21-83 AND 73-21-91, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE PRECEDING PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 25-15-301, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE STATE AND SCHOOL EMPLOYEES HEALTH INSURANCE MANAGEMENT BOARD TO SOLICIT REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PLAN OR COMPONENTS OF THE PLAN EVERY TWO YEARS; TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE AND SCHOOL EMPLOYEES LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN TO CONTRACT FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF PHARMACY BENEFITS; TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE TO BE A MEMBER OF THE EVALUATION COMMITTEE WHEN CONSIDERING PROPOSALS FOR SUCH ADMINISTRATION; TO REQUIRE A PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER FOR THE STATE HEALTH PLAN TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE PHARMACY BENEFIT PROMPT PAY ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 25-15-303, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE STATE AND SCHOOL EMPLOYEES HEALTH INSURANCE MANAGEMENT BOARD; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 25-15-305, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE STATE AND SCHOOL EMPLOYEES HEALTH INSURANCE MANAGEMENT BOARD TO DEVELOP A LIST OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS THAT MEET THE CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD FOR SPECIALTY DRUG DESIGNATION; TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO CONSULT WITH THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLANS IN THE CONTIGUOUS STATES TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF ENTERING INTO A JOINT AGREEMENT TO COMBINE PURCHASING POWER FOR PHARMACEUTICALS; TO AMEND SECTION 25-15-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 25-15-3, 25-15-5, 25-15-7, 25-15-9, 25-15-13, 25-15-14, 25-15-15, 25-15-16, 25-15-17, 25-15-19 AND 25-15-23, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATE TO THE STATE EMPLOYEES LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 41-149-5, 41-151-7 AND 73-21-205, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO PROVIDE FOR SEVERABILITY; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 73-21-171, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPEAL OF THE PHARMACY BENEFIT PROMPT PAY ACT; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 25-15-307, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPEAL OF THOSE SECTIONS RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLANS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 73-21-151, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REFERENCE NEW SECTIONS IN THE PHARMACY BENEFIT PROMPT PAY ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 73-21-153, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DEFINE NEW TERMS AND REVISE THE DEFINITIONS OF EXISTING TERMS UNDER THE PHARMACY BENEFIT PROMPT PAY ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 73-21-155, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DELETE DEFINITIONS FOR "CLEAN CLAIM" AND "NETWORK PHARMACY", WHICH ARE INCLUDED IN THE DEFINITIONS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 73-21-156, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS TO PROVIDE REASONABLE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL PROCEDURES TO ALLOW PHARMACIES TO CHALLENGE A REIMBURSEMENT FOR A SPECIFIC DRUG OR DRUGS AS BEING BELOW THE REIMBURSEMENT RATE REQUIRED BY THE PRECEDING PROVISION; TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE APPEAL IS UPHELD, THE PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER SHALL MAKE THE CHANGE IN THE PAYMENT TO THE REQUIRED REIMBURSEMENT RATE FOR THAT PHARMACY; TO AMEND SECTION 73-21-157, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE A PHARMACY SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION (PSAO) TO BE LICENSED BY THE STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY; TO REQUIRE A PSAO TO PROVIDE TO A PHARMACY OR PHARMACIST A COPY OF ANY CONTRACT ENTERED INTO ON BEHALF OF THE PHARMACY OR PHARMACIST BY THE PSAO; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 73-21-158, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT A PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER, PSAO, CARRIER OR HEALTH PLAN FROM SPREAD PRICING; TO PROHIBIT PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS FROM REIMBURSING A PHARMACY OR PHARMACIST IN THE STATE AN AMOUNT LESS THAN THE AMOUNT REIMBURSED TO A PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER AFFILIATE FOR THE SAME DRUG; TO PROVIDE THAT PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS AND HEALTH PLANS ARE NOT PROHIBITED FROM APPLYING BONA FIDE VOLUME-BASED DISCOUNTS, REBATES OR OTHER PRICE CONCESSIONS TO IN-NETWORK PHARMACIES ON TERMS EQUAL TO SIMILARLY SITUATED IN-NETWORK PHARMACIES, INCLUDING PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER AFFILIATE PHARMACIES; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 73-21-162, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS, PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER AFFILIATES AND PHARMACY SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATIONS (PSAOS) FROM PENALIZING OR RETALIATING AGAINST A PHARMACIST, PHARMACY OR PHARMACY EMPLOYEE FOR EXERCISING ANY RIGHTS UNDER THIS ACT, INITIATING ANY JUDICIAL OR REGULATORY ACTIONS, OR APPEARING BEFORE ANY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY, LEGISLATIVE MEMBER OR BODY OR ANY JUDICIAL AUTHORITY; TO AMEND SECTION 73-21-163, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY, FOR THE PURPOSES OF CONDUCTING INVESTIGATIONS, TO CONDUCT EXAMINATIONS OF A PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER OR PSAO AND TO ISSUE SUBPOENAS TO OBTAIN DOCUMENTS OR RECORDS THAT IT DEEMS RELEVANT TO THE INVESTIGATION; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 73-21-165, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE EACH DRUG MANUFACTURER TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE BOARD OF PHARMACY THAT INCLUDES THE CURRENT WHOLESALE ACQUISITION COST; TO REQUIRE SUCH ENTITIES TO PROVIDE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY WITH VARIOUS DRUG PRICING INFORMATION WITHIN A CERTAIN TIME; TO REQUIRE PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS AND PSAOS TO FILE A REPORT WITH THE BOARD OF PHARMACY; TO REQUIRE EACH HEALTH INSURER TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE BOARD OF PHARMACY THAT INCLUDES CERTAIN DRUG PRESCRIPTION INFORMATION; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 73-21-167, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY TO DEVELOP A WEBSITE TO PUBLISH INFORMATION RELATED TO THE ACT; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 73-21-169, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS AND PSAOS TO IDENTIFY OWNERSHIP AFFILIATION OF ANY KIND TO THE BOARD OF PHARMACY; TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI INDEPENDENT PHARMACIST REIMBURSEMENT ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY PHARMACIES IN THE STATE; TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM; TO ESTABLISH GRANT ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA; TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDING FOR THE PROGRAM SHALL BE THROUGH LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATIONS, GRANTS AND DONATIONS; TO REQUIRE ANNUAL REPORTS ON THE PROGRAM; TO PROVIDE THAT THE ACT MAY NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPOSE A FIDUCIARY DUTY ON A PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER OR HEALTH INSURER WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL LAW, TO PROHIBIT PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS FROM DESIGNING FORMULARIES, BENEFIT TIERS AND NETWORKS TO MANAGE COST, TO LIMIT PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS' ABILITY TO NEGOTIATE VOLUME-BASED DISCOUNTS OR REBATES, OR TO REQUIRE HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS TO INCLUDE ALL WILLING PHARMACIES IN ITS PREFERRED NETWORK; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AND RECEIVE MANUFACTURER COPAY ASSISTANCE FOR A PRESCRIPTION DRUG MUST APPLY THE VALUE OF THE COPAY ASSISTANCE TO REDUCE OR LIMIT THE AMOUNT THAT A PATIENT PAYS FOR A PRESCRIPTION DRUG AND/OR APPLY THE VALUE OF SUCH ASSISTANCE TO A PATIENT'S ANNUAL COST-SHARING REQUIREMENTS, SUCH AS DEDUCTIBLES AND OUT-OF-POCKET MAXIMUM COSTS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 83-9-5 AND 83-9-6.1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATE TO ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE, FOR THE PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 43-21-101, 43-21-103, 43-21-105, 43-21-107, 43-21-109, 43-21-111, 43-21-113, 43-21-115, 43-21-117, 43-21-119, 43-21-121, 43-21-123, 43-21-125 AND 43-21-127, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDE FOR THE ORGANIZATION, ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATION OF THE YOUTH COURT, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 43-21-151, 43-21-153, 43-21-155, 43-21-157 AND 43-21-159, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDE FOR THE JURISDICTION OF YOUTH COURT, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 43-21-205, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATES TO COURT COSTS AND FEES FOR YOUTH COURT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-261, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF COURTS TO DISCLOSE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES ALL DATA CONCERNING CHILDREN IN THE MISSISSIPPI YOUTH COURT INFORMATION DELIVERY SYSTEM (MYCIDS); TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 43-21-351, 43-21-353, 43-21-354, 43-21-355 AND 43-21-357, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDE FOR INTAKE INTO YOUTH COURT, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 43-21-651, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR APPEALS FROM YOUTH COURT, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 43-21-701 AND 43-21-703, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDE FOR THE MISSISSIPPI COMMISSION ON A UNIFORM YOUTH COURT SYSTEM AND PROCEDURES, FOR PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 43-21-753, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR A TEEN COURT PROGRAM, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-801, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE YOUTH COURT SUPPORT FUND; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 9-5-1, 9-5-3, 9-5-5, 9-5-7, 9-5-9, 9-5-11, 9-5-13, 9-5-17, 9-5-19, 9-5-21, 9-5-22, 9-5-23, 9-5-25, 9-5-27, 9-5-29, 9-5-31, 9-5-33, 9-5-35, 9-5-36, 9-5-37, 9-5-38, 9-5-39, 9-5-40, 9-5-41, 9-5-43, 9-5-45, 9-5-47, 9-5-49, 9-5-50, 9-5-51, 9-5-53, 9-5-54, 9-5-55, 9-5-57 AND 9-5-58, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDE FOR CHANCERY COURT JUDGES, DISTRICTS AND TERMS OF COURT FOR DISTRICTS ONE TO TWENTY, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 9-5-255, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR FAMILY MASTERS, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 9-9-14, 9-9-16, 9-9-17, 9-9-18, 9-9-18.1, 9-9-18.2, 9-9-18.3, 9-9-18.5 AND 9-9-18.6, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL COUNTY COURT JUDGES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 9-9-36, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH AUTHORIZES ADDITIONAL COUNTY COURT JUDGES IN OVERCROWDED DOCKETS, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 9-9-21, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE JURISDICTION OF COUNTY COURT, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-151, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE EXCLUSIVE ORIGINAL JURISDICTION OF THE YOUTH COURT BY PROVIDING THAT THE CIRCUIT COURT SHALL HAVE ORIGINAL JURISDICTION OF A CHILD IF THE CHILD HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED A DELINQUENT FOR COMMITTING AN ACT WITH A FIREARM, IF SUCH ACT WOULD BE A FELONY IF COMMITTED BY AN ADULT, AND THE CHILD COMMITS A SUBSEQUENT ACT WITH A FIREARM AFTER BEING PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED A DELINQUENT IN THE YOUTH COURT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 9-5-91, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE CHANCERY CLERKS TO PREPARE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS IN ALL CASES, NOT JUST CONTESTED CASES, WHERE GUARDIAN AD LITEM FEES EXCEED A CERTAIN AMOUNT; TO AMEND SECTION 9-5-165, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST REMOVING CERTAIN YOUTH COURT DOCUMENTS FROM THE CHANCERY CLERKS OFFICE; TO AMEND SECTION 9-21-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN FUNDING FOR THE MISSISSIPPI YOUTH COURT INFORMATION DELIVERY SYSTEM (MYCIDS); TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-105, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE TERM "DESIGNEE" FROM THE YOUTH COURT LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-115, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO MAKE CERTAIN REVISIONS CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE INTAKE UNIT; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-117, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THAT IN ALL DELINQUENCY PROCEEDINGS THE YOUTH COURT PROSECUTOR REPRESENTS THE STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-119, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE YOUTH COURT JUDGE, NOT A DESIGNEE, SHALL APPOINT CERTAIN PERSONNEL; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-121, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEMS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-203, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE GENERAL PUBLIC ATTENDING CERTAIN HEARINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-251, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE GENERAL DOCKET BE INDEXED IN THE ALPHABETICAL ORDER OF THE NAME OF THE PARTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-257, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES MAINTAIN A CERTAIN STATE CENTRAL REGISTRY; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-261, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE WHO MAY RECEIVE CERTAIN YOUTH COURT RECORDS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 43-21-263, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PERTAINS TO SEALING AND UNSEALING OF YOUTH COURT RECORDS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-307, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY A JUDGE, NOT HIS DESIGNEE, MAY AUTHORIZE TEMPORARY CUSTODY; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-311, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY A JUDGE, NOT HIS DESIGNEE, MAY HANDLE CERTAIN MATTERS CONCERNING THE RIGHTS OF A CHILD IN CUSTODY; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-351, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF HOURS OF ANNUAL TRAINING THAT AN INTAKE OFFICER MUST RECEIVE; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-357, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT WITHIN 14 DAYS AFTER THE FILING OF THE INTAKE RECOMMENDATION, THE PROSECUTOR MUST TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-405, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT A JUDGE, NOT HIS DESIGNEE, SHALL APPOINT AN INFORMAL ADJUSTMENT COUNSELOR; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-407, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT AN INTAKE OFFICER, RATHER THAN THE INTAKE UNIT, IS PRECLUDED FROM REINSTATING THE INFORMAL ADJUSTMENT PROCESS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-451, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THAT THE YOUTH COURT PROSECUTOR SHALL DRAFT PETITIONS FOR DELINQUENCY CASES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES SHALL DRAFT PETITIONS FOR CHILD WELFARE CASES; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-501, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT A JUDGE, NOT HIS DESIGNEE, SHALL ORDER THE YOUTH CLERK COURT TO ISSUE A SUMMONS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-609, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE SEQUENCE OF DISPOSITION ALTERNATIVES IN NEGLECT AND ABUSE CASES; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-613, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE A YOUTH COURT JUDGE TO CONDUCT A SHELTER REVIEW HEARING WITHIN A CERTAIN NUMBER OF DAYS IF THERE HAS BEEN NO ADJUDICATION; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-621, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE CERTAIN OBSOLETE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF COURTS TO THE LEGISLATURE; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-625, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO DEVELOP A WILDERNESS TRAINING PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN YOUTH OFFENDERS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-801, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE YOUTH COURT SUPPORT PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 43-27-20, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE CERTAIN OBSOLETE LANGUAGE CONCERNING THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 93-15-107, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT IN INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS CASES WHERE A GUARDIAN AD LITEM IS NOT APPOINTED B THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF COURTS, THEN THE FEES SHALL BE ASSESSED TO THE COUNTY; TO AMEND SECTION 93-31-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING THE FILING OF POWER OF ATTORNEY IN YOUTH COURT; TO CREATE A NEW CODE SECTION FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE STATEWIDE YOUTH DIVERSION PROGRAM; TO CREATE A NEW CODE SECTION FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A YOUTH DIVERSION PROGRAM; TO CREATE A NEW CODE SECTION FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE FAMILY SERVICES ROUNDTABLE FOR MISSISSIPPI CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES; TO PROVIDE THE COMPOSITION AND DUTIES OF SUCH ROUNDTABLE; TO REPEAL SECTION 43-21-111, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR REGULAR AND SPECIAL REFEREES IN YOUTH COURT; TO REPEAL SECTION 43-21-125, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH CREATES THE MISSISSIPPI COUNCIL OF YOUTH COURT JUDGES; TO REPEAL SECTION 43-21-267, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR CERTAIN SANCTIONS IN THE YOUTH COURT RELATED TO DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN RECORDS; TO REPEAL SECTION 43-21-305, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR CERTAIN QUESTIONING A CHILD BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN A PUBLIC PLACE; TO REPEAL SECTION 43-21-703, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES THE DUTIES OF THE MISSISSIPPI COMMISSION ON A UNIFORM COURT SYSTEM AND PROCEDURES; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 43-21-751, 43-21-753 AND 43-21-755, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH CREATES THE TEEN COURT PILOT PROGRAM ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 43-21-111, 43-21-125, 43-21-305, 43-21-703, 43-21-751, 43-21-753, 43-21-755, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDE FOR YOUTH COURT REFEREES, FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO REVISE THE PHARMACY BENEFIT PROMPT PAY ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 73-21-151, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REFERENCE NEW SECTIONS ADDED TO THE PHARMACY BENEFIT PROMPT PAY ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 73-21-153, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DEFINE NEW TERMS AND REVISE THE DEFINITIONS OF CERTAIN EXISTING TERMS; TO AMEND SECTION 73-21-155, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT FROM PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS AND PHARMACY SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATIONS (PSAOS) PAYABLE TO PHARMACIES; TO REQUIRE PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS TO GIVE PHARMACISTS REASONS FOR DENYING A CLAIM WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF RECEIVING AN ELECTRONIC CLAIM; TO AMEND SECTION 73-21-156, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DELETE PROVISIONS AUTHORIZING PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS FROM USING MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE COST LISTS; TO REVISE THE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS PROCESS PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS MUST MAKE AVAILABLE TO PHARMACIES TO CHALLENGE REIMBURSEMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 73-21-157, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE PSAOS TO BE LICENSED BY THE STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY; TO REQUIRE PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS AND PSAOS TO RENEW LICENSES ANNUALLY; TO REVISE THE FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS THAT MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD WITH AN APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE OR LICENSE RENEWAL; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 73-21-158, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF SPREAD PRICING BY PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 73-21-159, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATES TO FINANCIAL EXAMINATIONS OF PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 73-21-161, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT STEERING BY PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 73-21-162, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT RETALIATION AGAINST PHARMACISTS BY PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS, PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER AFFILIATES AND PSAOS; TO AMEND SECTION 73-21-163, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE PROVISIONS RELATING TO INVESTIGATIONS AND AUDITS OF PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS CONDUCTED BY THE BOARD; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 73-21-165, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS TO SUBMIT CERTAIN ANNUAL REPORTS TO THE BOARD; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 73-21-167, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI SPECIALTY DRUG COMMITTEE; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 73-21-211, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DESIGNATE CERTAIN NEWLY CREATED STATUTES AS THE PHARMACY FAIR COMPETITION ACT; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 73-21-213, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DECLARE CERTAIN LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION AND RETAIL SALE OF PHARMACEUTICAL DRUGS AND THE PUBLIC NECESSITY TO REGULATE AND LICENSE CERTAIN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 73-15-215, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS FROM HOLDING A PHARMACY PERMIT FOR THE RETAIL SALE OF DRUGS; TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO ISSUE LIMITED USE PERMITS FOR THE SALE OF RARE DRUGS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 73-21-217, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO ASSESS EACH ACTIVE RETAIL PHARMACY PERMIT TO DETERMINE IF THE PERMIT HOLDER IS IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 73-21-215, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972; TO AMEND SECTION 25-15-301, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE AND SCHOOL EMPLOYEES LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN TO CONTRACT FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF PHARMACY BENEFITS; TO REQUIRE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY TO BE A MEMBER OF THE EVALUATION COMMITTEE WHEN CONSIDERING PROPOSALS FOR SUCH ADMINISTRATION; TO REQUIRE A PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER FOR THE STATE HEALTH PLAN TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE PHARMACY BENEFIT PROMPT PAY ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 25-15-303, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ADD THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE STATE AND SCHOOL EMPLOYEES HEALTH INSURANCE MANAGEMENT BOARD; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 73-21-106, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATES TO NONRESIDENT PHARMACIES UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI PHARMACY PRACTICE ACT, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.